Serious Charge in Mount Vernon Over Obscene Figures
Mt Vernon Times reports arrests of Leonard and Joseph Kettel on a statute making it a felony to exhibit indecent pictures to children. The case involving hanging crude effigies on a residence prompted lengthy court actions, with bond set at 300 dollars and a hearing scheduled for Monday. The article also notes tax collection延期 and probate filings including estate inventories and accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Leonard
Joseph Kettel
L. D. Houck
Mt. Vernon
L. C. Russell
Newark
Mary J. Learson
John Kirkpatrick
William Leater
Leater Secret Service Company
Columbia
Justice of the Peace
T. N. Dean
Houck
Russel
Buckeye Building and Loan Company History in Columbus Ohio
The Buckeye Building and Loan Company at 22 West Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio, outlines its conservative policy to provide safe finance with small loans, a large reserve fund, and no real estate ownership. Assets total about $6,300,000 and it pays five percent on time deposits.
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Buckeye Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
West
Gay Street
Columbus
Ohio
Buckeye
Ite
Ita
Lipton Bets On Boston Debutante Romance
Sir Thomas Lipton, famed yachtsman, reportedly declined by Rose Fitzgerald Boston mayor’s debutant daughter. The mayor recounted a banquet moment when Lipton allegedly named Rose as the future Lady Lipton amid playful banter about engagements in Denver and elsewhere. The tale centers on Lipton’s flirtation with Boston society and the mayor’s recollection of the exchange.
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Boston
Mays
Thomas Lipton
Rose Fitzgerald
Thomas
Sir Thomas
King Fitzgerald
Baronet
Fitzgerald
Mick Rose
Agnes Fitzgerald
Denver
Lipto
Rose
Ross
Birth Announced for Nixon Family in Vernon
A son was born Sunday morning at the Medical and Surgical Banitar ium to Mr and Mrs Joseph Nixon of South Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical and Surgical Banitarium
Josew Nixon
South Vernon
Boarding House Charge Faces Young Man In Court
Mrs. Arthur accuses a young man of wrongdoing at a local boarding house. The case details follow as authorities move to confirm facts and determine any legal action.
Young Man William Cook Held for Thefts at Boarding House
A young man identifies himself as William Cook of Amsterdam Ohio and is jailed on investigation of stolen money a revolver and clothing from North Norton Street boarding house where he lodged briefly Mrs Arthur says he claimed work at Camp Glasen factory and vanished with over ten dollars and other items Police traced him to Pennsylvania station where he had a dollar and wearing apparel and the revolver He may be turned over to juvenile authorities if under seventeen after further inquiry and possible confirmation of identity through Amsterdam marshal Chief Clements reports a Cook family connection.
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William Cook
Amsterdam
Ohio
North Norton Street
Arthur
Cook
Camp Glasen
Mr. Camp
Camp
Walter George
Pennsylvania
Orrville
Clements
Fire in Cottage Street kitchen threatens home
Firefighters responded to a Sunday morning blaze at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Newsom on Cottage Street. A stove overheated while in use and caught nearby clothing, burning part of the kitchen wall and a closet door. Prompt action saved the house and its contents.
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George Newsom
Cottage Street
The Best Liniment For Falls On Icy Walks
An old advertisement-style claim promoting Hanford's Baleam of Myrrh as a universal liniment for sprains bruises and aches with asserting relief after thorough application and promising quick recovery amid period-era wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ip Hanford
Public Dispute Over Manners Leads to Magistrate Session
In New York a dispute erupts when a man calls his wife dearie in public provoking a complaint. Magistrate Frexeht notes a man may address his wife with such terms if not excessive. Anna McDonald is central to the case as the complainant, with John F. McDonald facing questioning.
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New York
Anna McDonald
Mra McDonald
John F. McDonald
Frexeht
McDonald
Dearie
Excens
Deaths in Mt Vernon and nearby areas
Sherben J Hersh a US government clerk and former Mt Vernon resident died in Washington DC at 40 from a disease complication. Survived by mother Martha V Kingston of 120 West Pleasant Street Mt Vernon, wife, two sisters Mrs Joseph H Meyers and Mrs Gomer Gilliland. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 pm, lodge members to attend. Michael O Farrell former Mt Vernon resident died in San Francisco. Joseph Vernon died at home northwest of Marengo Ohio from tuberculosis. survived by three sons and a daughter. Funeral Thursday 9 am at M EB church Woodbury Morrow county. Burial in Woodbury cemetery.
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Sherben
Hersh Sherben
J. Hersh
United States Governament
Mt. Vernon
Washington, D.C
Martha V. Kingston
West Pleasant Streat
City
Joseph H
Elke
Joseph Vernon
Marengo
Morrow County
Knox County
College Township
Woodbury
Tips From Texas Raises Christmas Hopeful Delights
The Dallas News excerpt reflects social commentary on love, decency, and holiday expectations. It notes that men who look after their own Christmas presents may fare better in affection while praising traditional beauty and humor about Santa Claus. The scattered lines reveal a facet of local culture and humor from a bygone era.
Silver service for the Arkansas
New York reports the battleship Arkansas received a lavish silver service from the state named after her. The presentation, aboard the Wy oming, was described as one of the era’s most elaborate gifts to an American battleship, reflecting strong state pride and naval honor.
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New York
Arkansas
Wyoming
Ohio December crop report shows wheat at 92 percent of average
The Ohio Department of Agriculture reports wheat growth slowed by dry November weather but well rooted, with a 92 percent condition relative to average. Corn production reached 127,868,544 bushels from 3,215,607 acres at 40 bushels per acre, the best since 1911, while apples yield dropped to 66 percent of 1911. Cattle and sheep fed for market remain below average, and oats, barley, and other prices are listed. The report also notes bourbon- and fly-related damages to early wheat and outlines state prices per bushel for several grains.
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Ohio
Funeral for Thomas W. Galleher Held in Baltimore
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad official Thomas Wheeler Galleher died last Wednesday. His funeral was held Sunday at Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church with Reverend Dr. Polemus H. Swift officiating. Pallbearers included B&O leaders and Masons. Survived by widow Anna Potter, two sons Karl and Thomas Wheeler Jr., mother Mrs. M. J. Galleher, a sister from Mount Vernon Ohio, three children, and two sisters.
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Baltimore American
Thomas Wheeler Galleher
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
North
Calvert Street
Polemus H. Swift
Baltimore and Ohio Aeons
Baltimore
Oriental Lodge of Masons
Wright
C. W. Bassett
C. W. Galloway
T. McLaughlin
Baltimore and Ohio
Daniel Baker
J. William Strobel
Swift
Galleher
Fredericktown
Ohio River
Gaileher
Anna Potter
Karl
Thomas Wheeler Gail
Knights Templars Observe Christmas in Clinton Commandery
Knights Templars will assemble in the Clinton Commandery No. 5 Masonic Temple at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning for the annual Christmas observance. The toast to the grand master and the grand master's response await reading, with Sir Knight Gail O. Cooksey presiding. A large attendance of Sir Knights is anticipated.
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Knights Templars
Asylum of Clinton Commandery
Masonic Temple
Gail O. Cooksey
Wet Goods Barred by Parcels Post
Washington instruction limits parcels post items to exclude snakes poisonous reptiles tarantulas fireworks whisky turpentine and revolvers. Queen bees and other harmless insects may be sent if properly packed and labeled. Rego properly packed may ship regardless of distance. lard and butter require sealed containers when shipped outside the first zone.
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Washington
Mt. Vernon
Rego
Notice of Probate Hearings in Mt Vernon May Be Heard
Legal notices list numerous accounts for settlement to be heard Tuesday January 14 1913 and related dates. Probabate Judge Patrick A Berry schedules first final distributive and partial accounts for Georgia C Wood Alberta Ronbury John Payne Frank Mercer James Severns Danny Heard Richard Manning Thomas Thatcher and others with guardians and trustees named. Amounts and precise hearing times vary by case.
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Louis Cohen
Patrick A. Trary
George J. Ewers
Lydia Langford
Patrick A. Berry
Georgia C. Wood
Herbert
John Payne
J. M. Cline
Alberta Ronbury
Wiliam Banbury
Kile Workman
Dean Pryor
Patrick A Berry
Frank T. Mercer
William Mercer
James F. Severns
Mary E. Menser
Danny Heard
Lydia M. Hayes
Patrick
Berry
Richard ©. Manning
Sarah Elizabeth Manning
Thomas Thatcher
George J. Lamson
W. HL Woodward
Arline Kirst
Jeman
Scott
Martha A. Boort
Lim Parrott
Clarence Parrote
David Parrott
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Sarah ‘H. Morgan
Thomas ‘Thatcher
Jobo
H. M. Baxter
John Walnright
Lida Parrott
Clarence Parrott
James Beott
Martha 8
W. A. Woodward
Arian
William Kirsh
Fordin
D. Hawkins
Imberman, Greer
Alte F. Crane
Brink
Columbus Workman
George M. Taylor
Nellie May Hall
D. Park Addition
Elty
W. Side Public Square
Madei
Mrs. Arthur
Banner
Ade
Michael O'Farrell
Katherine Murphy
Michel O'Warrell
San Francisco
Cal
O'Farrell
Texas
Dallas News
Santa Claus
THE
Resalta
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Herkian Fy
Toronto
Harnens
Montreal
Ottawa
Thomas W. Galleher
P. O
Mt Vernon
Grabenstein
Nicolas Conte Sheridan G
DOWDS
County
Patrick A. Barry
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