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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1915

Page

3

Refused Divorce and Other Decree Grants

A divorce petition was denied while two other decrees of divorce were granted to different parties. The defendant filed a large claim in response, asserting substantial demands in the case.

Divorce Actions Highlight Local Court Proceedings

Ethel Claggett vs Albert Clay ends in dismissals for both divorce petitions with custody to Mrs Sarah Bowers and child support at 12 dollars monthly. George W Walters granted divorce for wilful absence with $100 alimony and $200 monthly support, custody to defendant. Alva C Harris granted divorce for gross neglect with alimony per prior contract. Common Pleas items include cost rulings, cross petitions, and will interpretations. Time extended for December taxes to January 20, 1816.

Ethel Claggett Albert Clay Blair Sarah Bowers George W. Walters Mary W. Walters Alva C. Harris Bertha M. Harris Bish Sidney John Jennings Court of Common Pleas England United States Common Pleas Court

Hall Case Ties to Indiana Officials And Hidden Funds

On May 22, 1915, A. T. Hall was arrested in Mt. Vernon and held for Garrett Indiana officers who followed. Hall allegedly ran a coal company, hid assets, and made an assignment. James R. Nyce, county prosecutor from Auburn, and a Garrett druggist named Smith presented in Mt. Vernon and found $1,075 of hidden funds. A Vernon man may face perjury charges.

A. T. Hall Garrett Ind Hall James R. Nyce Indiana Auburn Smith Mt. Vernon

Birth of a Son to Mr and Mrs Allen Pink Thornburg Pa

News reached here Wednesday morning of the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Allen Pink of Thornburg Pennsylvania formerly of this city.

Allen Pink Thornburg

Christmas Entertainment At Local Church Thursday Evening

Congregational Sunday School organizes a Christmas program at the church this Thursday at 7 o clock. Santa Claus will attend to hand out gifts to the youth. All congregation members and Sunday school attendees are invited.

Congregational Sunday School Santa Claus

Martinsburg Busy Week Notes And Funeral

Local notes report residents visiting, moving, and illness. Mrs Mary Bowman aged 85 dies of heart trouble. she dedicated to church and community service. Various residents travel to Columbus, Newark, Groveport, and Mt Vernon for work, family, and hospital visits.

Linsey Hayes Grace Verney Vlaltorn Dean Hancock Hancock Richard Kerr Columbus Mra Ells Hounold la Grippe Kev B. B. Edgell Newport

Christmas entertainments planned near North Liberty

Christmas events announced for nearby schools with gatherings at Arnold and Bellevue school houses. Box social to follow Bellevue event. Local residents Miss Mary Oberholtzer and Mrs Samuel Vanatti noted. Infant burial of Colonel Long reported. Sunshine class gathering hosted by Parley Lewis. Miss Mabel Smith visited Miss Emmy Ernest nearby.

Arnold School House Here Bellevue School House Bellevue Mary Oberholtzer Fremont Mt. Vernon Samuel Vanatti Long Parley Lewis Sunshine The Brethren Sunday School Mabel Smith Emmy Ernest

Christmas Visits and Local Holiday Happenings

Mr and Mrs Charles Coleman of Columbus visit friends through Christmas. Churches plan Christmas trees and Friday entertainments. Miss May Wilson returns from Columbus for holidays, Edith Blue recovers to return to school, Hattie Howard back from Pataskala visit. Ella Thomas of Chicago guests Bonner sister. Gertrude Lorey returns from Athena for holidays. Romeo Williamson leaves for New York on business. Ruth Ralston and Nell Baker enjoy Columbus outing. Betty Nichelle visits Mr and Mrs Sefton in North Gay Street.

Charles Coleman Columbus May Wilson Edith Blue Hattie Howard Pataskala Ella Thomas Chicago Samuel Bonner Gertrude Lorey University At Athena Romeo Williamson East Vine Street New York City Ruth Ralston East Gambier Street Nell Baker Greenville 8. C Betty Nichelle Hiram, C

Christmas Elks Plan Toy Klima for Mt Vernon Kids

Mt Vernon lodge No 140 BP O Elks announce their annual Christmas tree for needy children. At 1 pm children gather at the Elks Home and tour the White Palace Theatre donated by Warner W Miller, then return for toys, candy and a turkey dinner with a short music program. The committee issues tickets and arranges clothing needs through local stores, with Juvenile Officer Purcell and charities aiding in compiling the list.

Mt. Vernon Lodge No Elke White Palace Warner W. Miller Mike The Elks Purcell Associated Charities Salvation Army William HM Clarke North Main Street

Reunion plans loom for Clinton Commandery No Knights Templars

At a Masonic temple gathering past eminent commanders and current Clinton Commandery officers set dates for the annual reunion. The event, likely late January or early February, will feature music by Johnston's Orchestra of Cleveland and a reception, banquet, and decorations led by a slate of officers and committees.

Masonic Temple Clinton Commandery No R. M. Greer Robert W. Stauffer Clinton N. Williams Lt. Duke Harry G. Phillips A. E. Rawlinson P. EF. C. Leonard E. Rawlinson George E. Beeney Donald H. Harper Jay R. Clutter Leroy G. Mayer William Dyer H. K. Walker J. Howard Apgar P. H Charles C. Iams Russell J. Ash William H. Clarke Samuel H. Peterman

Grange Meeting in Knox County Attends Degree Work

Knox County Pomona Grange met with Pleasant Grange on Saturday December 18. The Fifth degree was conferred on six candidates. John Cunningham reported on the Ohio State Grange session and George Hays spoke on the state deputies meeting. Major Bush could not attend but is expected next time. Weather limited attendance yet visitors saw fine fruit and corn displays. Myrtie Andrews, recently at M and S hospital, returned home on West Sugar street.

Knox County Pomona Grange Pleasant Grange John Cunningham Ohio State Grange George Hays Bush Grange

Sorosis Boronis Meeting and Wedding Notices

Enjoyable meeting of Sorosis Boronis with Miss Martha Irvine and Mrs Baldwin. letters from Mimi Florida author read. program featured Hiawatha readings and Indian songs. adjourned to meet Mrs David B Rawlins. Bebout Miller wedding at Baptist parsonage. Frasher Styers wedding also reported with residence plans.

Sorosis Boronis Martha Irvine Baldwin L Etter Ive Sproule Mimi Fla Dixon Louis Baker Henry Wadeworth Longfellow Pearl Feather Bebout-Miller William Earl Bebout Homer Edith Alberta Miller Gambier Baptist Parsonage G. Rector Rye J. 8. Brown Martinsburg Miller

Ruth Davidson Hosts Goose Feast For Sixty Ninth Birthday

Mrs Ruth Davidson entertained her six children Sunday with a goose feast to honor her sixty ninth birthday. Twenty guests attended the celebration at MT Zion. Allen Schooler visited Roy Scoles and family. Mrs Lenna Donahey stayed with daughter Mrs Lola Thompson at Newark City hospital. Master Freddie Rinehart remains ill while Frank Rinehart shows some improvement.

Ruth Davidson Allen Schooler Roy Scoles Lenna Donahey Lola Thompson City Hospital Newark Thompson Noeate Verna Lentz Frank Rinehart Freddie

Danville Masons Elect Lodge Officers in Regular Session

Lodge elections announced W M Ell A Wolfe S W Charles K McGugin J R W R B McArtor S D C C LATER J D J W Faucett Secretary H C Conkle Treasurer C P Rive Tyler A J Blark Thelma Kroft Mil dred Belden of Mt Vernon hospital traveled to Toledo for a hostage air incident. Mrs J Woods of Martingburg hosted relatives at 202 North Gay Street Tuesday.

Danville Masons Danville Lodge No A.M W. M.ell A. Wolfe S. W Charles K. McGugin J. WR. B. McArtor Ss. D—C Thelma Kroft Mildred Belden Mt. Vernon Hospital Toledo Air J. *. Burkholler Alice Eileene Martineburg J. Woods North Gay Street

Obituary Notice for Mrs Hime Rum Yen and Family

The death of Mrs Hime Rum Yen occurred Wednesday morning at 7:20 at her home 0 Colombes. She was born in Mt Vernem and kept a valet. About ten years ago she moved to Columbus with Gere cnet and became connected to Columbus society. The announcement notes the sister Mire Rese fueyer and mentions East Chestnut tree and a son who survived.

Fueyer George East Chestnut Tree Mra Hime Rum Yen Colombes Berm Mt Vernem Gere Cnet Columbus

Infirmities of wit noted at local cemetery meeting

The district held a formal session at the dome noting infirmities of wit. The meeting discussed a forthcoming event at the Gab vary cemetery and mentioned Jay W. Gore as part of the civic matters.

George Biepkion Aetoe Jay W. Gore Gab Vary

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