Knox County Tax Duplicate and Local Will Notices
An abstract of Knox County tax duplicates reports totals for 1914 including state and county levies, with land and property valuations, and delinquent real estate taxes. Also noted is the Brown will filing, Morris Township, detailing wife Catherine Brown as executrix and no probate appraisals. Christmas events in Lock feature church gatherings, a Christmas tree for needy children at the Hike Home, and a free Elks show with music and gifts, encouraging public tips to the Elks Club for area children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
Walter M. Riley
John G. Brown
Morris Township
Catherine Brown
F. Morea
B. Speaker
Mt. Vernon
Elks
Banta Claus
Milch
Louis Baker
Biks
Elks’ Club
Oftixens
Severe Fred Flood Injured At McGee Starr Granite Co
Fred Flood, a marble cutter residing at the Irvine Hotel West Gambier street, had his right leg badly injured Tuesday at work when his leg was caught in a revolving engine wheel at McGee Starr Granite Co. A physician attended. Also notes an advertisement for Dr King s New Discovery promising rapid cough relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Flood
Irvine Hotel
West Gambier Street
McGee Starr Granite Co
Lost Airdale Dog With Reward In City
Lost tan and black Airdale dog about 24 inches high has a new collar and blank name plate. Reward of 20 for safe return. Call W H Clarke in Citi zens phone 684. Various local social notes detail visits and travels of residents including Miss Katherine Critchfield teaching in St Louis, visitors from Newark and Cardington, and a local obituary for J H Hyatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airdale
W. H. Clarke
Mr. Vernon
Katherine Critchfield
St Louis Mo
Ganville
L. G. Lauderbaugh
Mast Gambier Street
Homer
Messrs
D.C. Stone
D. C
Newark
Carrie Cassell
C. D. Hyatt
Percy Tarr
Cardington
J. H. Hyatt
Cleveland
Gertrude Heidt
Ohio State Sanatorium
J. 8. Ringwalt Co
Christmas Tree Lights Brighten Public Square
The community Christmas tree in the public square was lit Tuesday evening with colorful lights. After 7 PM a group of primary grade pupils sang carols under Prof. R. A. Chubb. Tonight, drum corps members and G A R veterans plan a program beneath the tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Chubb
Mt Vernon Festival Chorus to Sing Messiah at Christmas Tree
Mt Vernon celebrates with a Festival Chorus performing portions of The Messiah to illuminate a Christmas tree. Rehearsals begin 6 30 PM at the Presbyterian Church on Christmas night with many singers invited to bring their own copies of The Messiah. If rain or heavy snow arrives, the event will be postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Presbyterian Church
Double Funeral For Clarence McBroom And Boyd McBroom
The double funeral for Mrs. Clar ence McBroom and Mr Boyd McBroom was held Thursday at 10 am at 80 North Mulberry Street. Rev J A Long officiated. Mrs McBroom lay in Mound View and Mr McBroom in Condit. Mr and Mrs LS Kinnaird spent Wednesday in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence McBroom
Boyd McBroom
North Mulberry Atreat
J. A. Long
McBroom
Mound View
Condit
LS. Kinnaird
Columbunr
Plot to Blow Up Allies Vessels Alleged by German Informer
New Orleans reports a German informer claims he planted a bomb on the French liner Rochambeau which sailed from New York on December 13. The plan, aimed at destroying ships carrying horses and mules for Allied use, involved timed explosions and a confession detailing explosives and clockwork mechanisms. Other prisoners reportedly refused to talk as police insist on conclusive evidence. The Rochambeau, with 25 French reservists aboard, left New York December 12 and was due in Havre. The Chicago was expected to arrive in New York on Saturday.
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New York
New Orleans
Hana Halle
Helm
United States
Halle
Afx
Europe
Halle Ts
Rochambeau
Bec
Prince Ferdinand of
Prague
Duke de Montpenaier
Havre
Chicago
Violent Conflicts Continue Across Front in France
Paris reports renewed heavy fighting between Allied and German forces from Rheims to the Meuse, with several engagements resulting in gains for the Allies. Mamatz saw a German counter attack abort forward progress while Sovain remains a stalemate. overall activity shifts toward the Argonne as authorities withhold field reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Belgium
Rheims
Meuse
France
Auecencien
Mamatz
Sovain
Alles
Enat
Argonne
Alli
Thare
Cromwell's Seal Found in Welsh Family Posession
A gold mounted roundel stove five-eighths inch diameter believed to be Oliver Cromwell's seal dated 1053 is described as tied to several of Cromwell's deeds. The artifact bears engravings of the Lord's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell
Wales
Loudon
Eliot Defends Rockefeller Amid Rockfeller Ethics Debate
Dr. Eliot, Hayward educator, champions John D. Rockefeller, praising his business methods and Foundation. He argues charges of ill-gotten wealth are unfounded while noting past ethical shifts and Colorado strike misrepresentations. Critics like Henry Abrahams and Richard Washburn Child challenge his praise, urging balanced view of Rockefeller’s philanthropy and fortune.
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Horton, Mane
Chimlen Y Eliot
Hayward
America
Han Price
John D. Rockfeller
Dr. Eliot
Thia Country
Rockfeller
Rockteller
Edat
Rockfellers
Justica
Colorado
Colorado District 1
Eliot
Captain Kidd
Kidd
Mr. Abrahams
Huot
Hot
Richard Washburn Child
Rockfeller Foundation
George A Crawford
The
Fragmentary Quote from Historical Text Cited by Ida Tarbell
Incomplete excerpt discusses the history of Sinodard O11 and suggests the difficulty in making consciences equal. It references Ida Tarbell or Lloyd and notes that truth cannot be crowned if facts have not been denied. The passage is highly fragmentary and offers limited clear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathodiet Bylecopal Vburah
Banton
Mrs
Ida ‘Tarbell
Lloyd
Elint
New York World
Dho
Earth
Contested Common Pleas Judge Election Case Heard
The court of appeals heard the contested election case of Common Pleas Judge elect P. C. Prenting. After defendant testimony, the defense raised the court's jurisdiction and the contestant was given Thursday night to file his brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
of Common Pleas
P. C. Prenting
Court of Appeals
Mayor Removal Plea Aims at Gov Cox
Columbus December 23 Corellian Sullivan a repair station engineer appeals to Governor Cox to remove Mayor Carl Ketler from office. Sullivan accuses Ketler of gross neglect of duty tied to the Toledo civil service commission actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cox
Carl Ketler
Corellian Sullivan
Kollar
Toledo Civil Service Commission
Saloonkeeper Robbed in Greneville Slugging Incident
Egyette, owner of a Greneville saloon, was knocked unconscious and robbed of 14.10 by an unknown assailant. He lay in front of his establishment unable to recall the incident or provide details of the bold holdup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greneville, O
Egyette
Trustees for Ohio State appoint Burdell and Cunningham
Columbus Dec 23 After a seven month delay Governor Cox appoints William F Burdell of Columbus and John F Cunningham of Cleveland trustees of Ohio State University Burdell replaces Walter J Sears whose seven year term expired May 12 last and will serve until May 12 1921 Cunningham fills the gap caused by the death of John T Mack of Sandusky and will serve out Mack s unexpired term until May 12 1915
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cox
William F. Burdell
John F. Cunningham
Cleveland
Ohio State University
Burdell
Walter J. Sears
Cunningham
John T. Mack
Sandusky
Mack
Christmas aid sent to miners children in eastern Ohio
In Bellaire Ohio on December 23 Christmas cheer reached striking miners children across eastern Ohio with 24 000 oranges 17 000 bags of peanuts and 17 000 packages of candy distributed to strike areas. The drive was organized by a group of young women volunteers under the direction of Rev. Father R A McHachen of Barton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire, O
Nec
Ohio
R. A. McHachen
Barton
Auto hit by electric car in Cleveland injures five
A vehicular accident on an icy incline left one person dead and five others injured when an electric car struck a group of people in Cleveland. Authorities reported at least one victim in critical condition as investigations begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Guy
Round Up 20 Crooks in Cleveland Police Busts
Police rounded up twenty five pickpockets three men accused of mortally wounding another and an alleged holdup man after he robbed a storekeeper and two others. The arrests follow a crime wave beginning Sunday night and include the murder of William J. Troy, hotel proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hee
William J. Troy
The Marseillaise and its Revolutionary Rise
The Marseillaise, written in Strasburg, became France’s revolutionary anthem as Rouget de Lisle and Dietrich shaped its fate. The piece spread from Marseilles to Paris, fueling French enthusiasm, with fate sparing Rouget while Dietrich faced the guillotine. Also notes visitors and Christmas travel plans in Philadelphia and Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Strasburg
Dietrich
Rouget de Lisle
de Lisle
Marseillaise
Marseilles
France
Paris
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Elk Home
Temple of Justice
Elizabeth Weber
Wilkins
Lock Lock
Aoe
Aia Achya
Dain » Schetatmas Saving Club
Hays
West Side Public
E Hi. Imracl
Prva
B. D. Herron
Cash
Batt
Rockefeller
Ohio State
H. Clay Parker, Jr
Philadelphia
City
H. ©. Parker
East Vine Street
Thomas Kelly
F. ©. King
Baker’s
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