Christmas Observed In Mt Vernon Amid Civic Doings
Christmas was observed in Mt Vernon with a midnight service at St Pauls and a 9 20 mass at St Vincent de Pauls. The Eike hosted a Christmas tree for poor children at the White Palace Theatre with free seats courtesy of manager Warner W Miller, followed by a dinner and presents at the Kika home. Local officials appointed two party members to conduct a civil service exam and noted numerous marriage licenses issued.
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Mt. Vernon
St. Paula Episcopal Church
St. Vincent de Paul's Catholic Church
Eike
White Palace ‘Theatre
Warner W Miller
Kika
Collegians Fall to Mt Vernon in Christmas Day Basketball
The Mt Vernon college team used fresh players to outpace the Columbus Collegians 45 to 12 on Christmas afternoon at the M. M. A. floor. Tart Sapp and teammates dominated the second half as Columbus struggled with fatigue, while Gowdy and Moora led the Collegians in scoring for the visitors.
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Collegians” of Columbus
Columbus
Mt. Vernon
Sapp
Shiyeman
Sutton
J. Woham
Gowdy
Moora An Gowdy
Christmas Toast of Knights Templars Observed at Mt Vernon
The annual Christmas toast by Knights Templars worldwide was observed at 11 o'clock Christmas morning at the Clinton Commander No. 5 asylem in Mt. Vernon. Eminent Commander William A. Acker read a sentiment praising Grand Master Arthur MacArthur and pledging allegiance and charitable deeds as part of Christian knighthood. Emmanuel Reicher, leader of Berlin’s Leasing Theater, plans a San Francisco visit during the Panama Exposition to stage his famous plays.
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Knights Templars
Clinton
No. 5
Mt. Vernon
William A. Ackeryma
Arthur MacArthur
Redeemer
Emmanuel Reicher
Berlin
San Prancisco
Fortieth Anniversary Of The Women's Crusade Observed
Fortieth anniversary program for the Francesa Williard W C T U at the Home For The Aged featured Rev Ira J Hous ton reading the Crusade Palm and prayer, honorary members named, and readings from the Ohio Messenger. Willard’s Spirit of the White Ribbon Movement was discussed as women across the nation unite to oppose liquor traffic with testimonies of conversion and reform, highlighting Henrietta Monroe and other crusaders.
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Prean
Francesa Williard W. C. T. U
Ira J. Houston
Tilton
Ohio Messenger
B.S
Hillsboro
Ohio
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Crunacore
God
Xenia
Henrietta Monroe
W.c. TU
Turing
Frances E. Willard
Walker
Abraham Lincoln
White Ribbon Movement
Walcom
Temperance Crusaders recall feats and rail day traditions
The article recalls women crusaders sharing temperance experiences from various towns, including stories of facing saloon hostility, nursing aid to those in need, and prayers against vice. It notes “Greetings to the Crusaders of 1874,” reminiscences, and a closing prayer, followed by a social with cakes and carnations. Railway Day honors trainmen with Christmas greetings and aid from the W C T U and local unions.
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Bekeeniy
Ower
Katherine Lent Staventon
Bell
Mee
Verdon
Ben ii
Davis Wan
Leavenworth
Kanesas
Moran
Singer
Nixon
Mra. Scary
Bonth Math Street
Creveling
Mra.Tilton
West Vine Street
Dorsey
Teal
Crusaders
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Doreau
John Mason
Knox County
W. C
Christmas Week Notices From Centerburg Area
Local notices report improving health of Mrs. H H Robertson and Mrs. Lawrence Shaffer, with visits from Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cramer of Orrville and Mr. H C Morey spending Christmas at home. A Christmas program occurred at the M E church on December 24. Centerburg residents Guy and Ernest Tucker are visiting with their brothers, while Mrs. Grntt of Centerburg visited D L Teagarden's home and Mrs. red Tucker traveled to Columbus.
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Lawrence Shaffer
Pricey Sale of Racehorse Battle To Murphy for 10000
Captain Lanning Parsons sold the five year old trotter Battle for 10000 to Tommy Murphy on Wednesday after days of negotiations. The horse will be shipped soon to Murphy's stable in New York state.
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Lanning Parsons
Battle
Tommy Murphy
Murphy
Murphy Stable
New York State
Mrs Henry Spry Dies at Fredericktown After Illness
Mrs Henry Spry died at her home in Fredericktown Friday morning after several weeks of heart trouble. She was years old and survived by her husband, one son, and three daughters. Classified ad line follows.
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Henry Spry
Fredericktown
Recommendations For Ohio Initiative Referendum Safeguards
Ohio legislature faces major task next month with Governor Cox prompting a study on direct legislation. Proposed safeguards include felonies for false petitions, stricter perjury and forgery laws, petition signature limits, county verification, certified authenticity by notaries, and eligibility restricted to qualified electors on pollbooks and registration lists. President Wilson may decline calls for federal investigation into Calumet calamity, leaving such matters to local authorities.
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Ohio Assembly
Columbus
Cox
Ohio
Gala Lowrin
W. T. Donaldson
Birewu
Htaton
Moyer blames Citizens Alliance for Calumet disaster
Calumet Mich December 26 A corrected list shows 72 dead from the Christmas eye catastrophe at the Red Jacket hall with all identified. Federation of Miners leader Moyer blames the Citizens Alliance and strike supporters for the calamity while investigators seek a fuller probe and funerals proceed amid factional dispute.
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Citizens’ Alliance
Calumet
Mich
Red Jacket
Federation of Miners
Panio
Mover
Federation
Milwaukee
Moyer
Ronstrike
Plea Of Three Girls Cannot Live On Four Dollars A Week
Columbus, Dec. 26. Vivian Martin and sisters Mary 22 and Berths M Leach 22 are held on petit larceny charges for allegedly taking money from two stores where they worked. They say low pay forced their actions and all are held under $300 bond.
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Columbus
Vivian Martin
Mary
Berths M. Leach
Lodge Returns to Washington After Illness
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts has returned to Washington after a long illness and a dangerous stomach operation in Boston. His colleagues learned of his condition only through newspaper reports, and there is widespread relief as he resumes work.
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Washington
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Boston
Lodge
Mt Zion Church Events And Local Notices
Rev Hoover of St Louisville will preach at Mt Zion church on Monday evening and a debate is set for Saturday night at Mt Zion and Long Run. Funeral for Ray Fowls at his father’s home followed by short services and interment in Bladensburg cemetery. Mrs Iona Hays visited Bladensburg. families from White Oak and Danville nearby. George Harris and Earl Burch noted sick or visiting. Mt Vernon and Martinsburg residents mentioned in visits. Mt Zion school closed for a week with a fine program by Miss Beekly and scholars.
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Hoover
St. Louiaville
Mt. Zion
Long Run
Ray Fowls
Beavans
Bladensburg
Iona Hays
Lee Harris
Harrison Elbert
Visit of Nebraskan William Braddock to Miss Rea
Mr William Braddock of Nebrask visited Miss Rachie Rea over Christ May. Mr and Mrs Robert Bigges of Buckeye City and Mr and Mrs Harry Gibson are noted in the same brief social notices.
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William Braddock
Nebrask
Miss Rachie Rea
Christmay
Robert Bigges
Buckeye City
Harry, Gibson
Christmas greetings and local moving plans in Newark area
Newark society notes reveal Mr and Mrs Howard Purdy spending Christmas with the Hendricks McKee family. Mr and Mrs John Wolfe plan to move to Danville this week where Wolfe will join a local bank. Mrs George McKee travels to Defiance Ohio to stay with her parents. W H Pry hosts a Christmas Day family dinner with children and grandchildren. Butler township schools close for vacation and resume January 5, 1814. Mr Peterson of Michigan visits friends and relatives locally. Mr John Lepley from South Dakota plans to stay with his mother for a couple of weeks.
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Newark
Howard Purdy
Hendricks McKee
John Wolfe
Danville
Wolfe
George McKee
Defiance
Ohio
W. H. Pry
Butler Township
Peterson
Michigan
John Lepley
South Dakota
Infirmary Inmates Celebrate Christmas Dinner Treats
Inmates in the infirmary enjoyed a pleasant Christmas as Superintendent McManus served a dinner of chicken sweet potatoes flavory cold slaw coffee bread and butter cake oranges nuts and candy. Each inmate received a gift and Edward Dever sent a box of candy to a woman while giving each man a pipe and tobacco box. Mrs Beemer of the WTU supplied cards to every person.
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McManus
Edward Dever
Beemer
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Temple of Justice
French W. Severns
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P. C. Zemer
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Emma Belle Fous
J. A. Long
Harley C. Purdy
Harrison Township
Leone Humbert
Millwood
J. L. Snyder
Clarence R. Mellroom
Barberton
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Mildred Ethel Miller
Tuckey
Charles W. Swank
Bertha M. Hrubaker
Berlin Township
George Strasbaugh
Robert 8. Bross
Jackson Township
Cora Alli¢e Gardner
Brown Township
John G. Law
Wulon Township
Frances Lillian Smith
Butgler
Stephn B. Layman
Ideal Vernon
College Township
Cyrus R. Olduker
Velma Phillips
B. O. Nord
Guardian
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Deryk Parsons
E. W. Lanning
G. ©. Carpenter
James B. Purdy
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Rufus M. Sandy
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Big Bank
W. Side Public Square
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Women’s Crusade
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Western Federation of Minors
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