Christmas Observed With Carol Services And Charity In Vernon
Ideal winter day amid church services at St. Augustine and St. Vincent de Paul in Vernon. Choirs performed as Elks distributed gifts to needy children at the Kilka Home where 300 youngsters enjoyed a turkey dinner, theater visit, and presents. Christmas carols echoed through streets. Knights Templar toasted the U.S. commander at the Masonic Temple asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Oy
Fwul
Vincent Aeaul
Ion Wasned
St. Vincent de Paul's Church
Corinth
Wika
White Palace
Warner W. Miller
Kika
Clinton Commandery
Knights Templary
Masonic ‘Temple
Uread
United States
Gall C. Cooksey
Christmas Day Observances and Dances Across City Venues
Reporting of Christmas day events notes Antioker leading in chib rooms, with evening dances at Mascule Temple ballroom hosted by Manone and a Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias ball in the armory. Weather was delightful, encouraging walks and car travel, as many enjoyed the festive day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Devin
Mascule Temple
Pythiss
Building Commission Organized At Knox County Court House
The Knox county building commission met at the county commissioners office Thursday at 10 o'clock to organize for the new county jail project. Members Britton Lewis Pin Parker Hayes and Schaus elected Lewis P Schaus as chairman and Legrand Britton as secretary. Plans were discussed and an architect will be hired once the type of jail is decided. the group expects to visit Ashland Mansfield and other Ohio counties to inspect jails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
Messrs Britton
Lewis, Pin
Parker
Hayes
Schaus
Lewis P. Schaus
Legrand Britton
Ashland
Mansfield
Ohio
Death of Munsell B. Owen in Detroit
Mrs. Ete Kirk learns of the sudden death of her brother in law Munsell B. Owen in Detroit Michigan. He leaves a wife Rose Ingram and a son William Owen. Funeral set for Saturday at 10 oclock at 301 East High Street Mt Vernon and burial in Mound View Cemetery.
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Russell B. Owen
Ete Kirk
Boat High Street
Munsell B. Owen
Oll
Detroit
Mich
Mt Vernon
Rose Ingram
William Owen
Mt. Vernon
Owen
Francis A. Wilbur
Kirk
East High Street
Mound View Cemetery
Munby Twins Celebrate Ninety Fourth Birthday
The Mansy twins Sam and Will Munby, aged ninety four, celebrate Christmas and their milestone birthday. They are among America's oldest twins, living in an old Long Island homestead from the eighteenth century. The brothers start the day early, shovel snow, and share greetings from postal cards and remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylon
L. J
Dee
Mansy
Sam
Munny
America
Long * Island
Samuel
Will
One Drunk Arrest Highlights Christmas Celebration
A single intoxicated man was the only victim involved in police action during the Christmas celebration on Wednesday as officers contained an otherwise quiet observance.
McManis Gen Eva Beal Wedding At North Liberty
Clarence B Beal and Gen eva McManis both of North Liberty wed by Rev J T Black at his North Mulberry home on Wednesday at 2 30 PM The couple will reside in North Liberty Police report a stolen horse as of 8 PM Wednesday from Manafield describing a black horse hitched to a red running gear buggy and missing after a call from Manafield police seeking the animal"}
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Albert E. Ruskings
Mgr
North Main
Gear.McManis
Clarence B. Beal
Geneva McManis
North Liberty
J. T. Black
North Mulberry Tre
Clements
Manafield
Manafeld
Robbers Make Clean Getaway With Money In buggy
At an early hour on Wednesday morning robbers struck a safe and fled in a buggy after leaving the scene with money. local authorities are investigating the heist and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.
Three Robbers Hit Centerbury Post Office
Three expert safe robbers blew the Centerbury post office door, searched the mail, and escaped in a horse and buggy after taking the cash drawer and small boxes. Postmaster C H Bishop estimated loss at 150 in command stamps. Deputy Sheriff John M Wooton investigated but could not locate the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerbury
C.H. ‘Biahop
W. M. Barnard
Ana
Beene
Sheri John Am. Wooton
Democratic banquet ticket sale closes January 1
Ticket sales for the Democratic banquet will close on January 1. All ticket holders have been notified to report on that date so the arrangements committee can determine the exact number to prepare for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Arrangements
Cubs name Reubach to Players' Protective Association
The Pittsburgh Cubs appoint Ed Reubach as Cub representative to the Players' Protective Association, succeeding Johnny Evers who resigned after becoming team manager. The confessional dialogue hints at a drinking issue among players and a tense club atmosphere as Dan Gillis and Tim are mentioned in a frayed exchange.
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Cubs
Ed Reubach
Cub
Players’ Protective Association
Johnny Evers
Ohio Boys Trip to Washington Narrated by Purdy
Clyde W. Purdy chronicles a 1911 Ohio boys delegation journey by Pullman to Pittsburgh Harrisburg and Washington. Notables included A P Gandies and Governor Tener with tours of the Capitol, Library of Congress, Ford's Theatre, Mt Vernon visit attempts, and receptions with Taft. The article thanks the Grange and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasington
Capitol
Congressional
Library of Congress
Vedder Morafe
Capital
Champ Clark
Joe Cannon
White House
Taft
The
Grange
Clyde W. Purdy
Birth Announcement for Charles Fielde Jr in Orrville
A son was born on Christmas Day to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fielde of Orrville, formerly of Mt. Vernon. The family names the newborn Charles. The announcement notes the parents origin and the festive birth date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 1 Fielde
Orrvile
Mt. Vernop
Sheriff Recovers Rape Suspect From Buckhannon
Sheriff J Parker brought Harry Dogneaux back to Knox county from Buckhannon West Virginia on a rape charge indicted last November. He will likely be arraigned before Judge Seward next Monday. Also in probate two wills were filed including William Weluh and George Englehart with various bequests and executors named. Foreclosure action filed in common pleas by Thomas J Scarbrough against Lawrence Jenkins for a $35.59 mechanic’s lien. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples. Deed recorded transferring one acre from Daniel N Boner to Lucy Ann Boner for $75.
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J. Parker
Buckhannon
West Virginia
Harry Dogneaux
Dogneaux
Seward
Welah
William Weluh
Iate
Mt. Vernon
Teatator
Clinton Township
W. H. Clawnon
Centerbury
George W. Lazeur
First National Bank of Cadis
Adena Coal Mining Company
Cadis Gas Heating Company
Frank Mhrhart
Geo. W. Lazear
R. M. Greer
W. ©. Phillips
H. H. Greer
Englehart
George Englehart
Union Towneship
U.S. Englehart
Fbenezer Englehart
Cora Richart
Thomas J. Scarbrough
Court of Common Pleas
Knox County
Lawrence Jenkins
Columbus Ewart
Triangular College Chess Match Sees Penn and Cornell Tie
The annual fourteenth Triangular College tournament at the Brooklyn Chess Club features Pennsylvania Cornell and Brown. The prize is a trophy donated by Isaac L. Rice. Penn and Cornell now lead the race for the trophy with a tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pat Sdtar
Brooklyn
Fire devastates homes in Martins Ferry area
A major blaze destroyed the residences of Lee Bobb, Mrs Ama McFarland, and W. 1 George, plus a grocery store owned by the latter, threatening Skydeville. Estimated loss runs to $20,000. Firemen from Martins Ferry battled the blaze for four hours before extinguishing it.
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Martins Ferry
Lee Bobb
Ama McFarland
George
Skydeville
Martine Ferri
Miller Parsons Wedding in Danville and More Local Society News
Danville sees the Miller Parsons wedding with Orby Miller and Mins Béssle Parsons tied the knot on Wednesday afternoon. Dinner entertainments follow at several homes with card parties and family gatherings across Gambier, Martinsburg road, and Mt. Vernon, featuring Mrs. Paulina Clements, Mrs. H. T. West, and others hosting. Also noted are weddings including Lorenzo B. Dile and Bessie Vernal Bailey, George Allepaugh and Mabel McFarland, Aubrey Hess and Ona Wander, plus Cornelius J. Bullivan’s Giants ties and local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Dow Dile
Union Township
Bessie Vernal Bailey
Miler Township
J. A. Long
Wellington McElroy
Delia Belle Stricker
Howard Township
J. M. Helm
Edward Smith
Farmer
Johnsville
Morrow County
Mary L. Stillwell
Middlebury Township
George H. Tuckey
Clarence £. Beal
Ganeeva McManus
Pike Township
Heas-Wander
Aubrey Hess
Sylvania
Obie
Ona Wander
Buckeye City
Jake Wander
Ray. Hallet
Danville
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Elks
Meights Templars
Dri Tosst
Munby
Woolfson
Dan Gillis
Dan
Tim
Doc
Pittsburgh
Washington
Glyde W. Purdy
Induit
National
A. P. Gandies
State Board of Agriculture
Dewny Hanes
Mary Whittaker
Columbus
Pittsburg
Port Pitt
Sandles
Harmon
National Stockman and Farmer
Pittsburg Packing Co
Heloz Company
Harrisburg
Board of Trade Tail
Keystone State
Tener
Capitol City
Pennsylvania
Edgar Allen Poe
Jeferson Davis
Fighting Hole' Evans
General Grant
Admiral Dewey
Unitarian
Dr. Riley
Ford
Lincoln
M On
Eo Togy
Potomac River
George Washington
lWear Garments
Common Pleas
Ebeneser Engiehart
Engienart
Lulu P. Richert
Maud Henwood
Kon Blue
Jubeneser Engiehart
Albert J. Richert
Alice Frye
W. W. Walkey
May McLane
Mary Bunyan Lewis
Daniel N. Boner
Lucy Ann Boner
Wayne
Paulina Clements
North Braddock Street
H. T. West
Gambier
Dile-Bailey
Lorenzo B. Dile
Homer
Church of Christ
J., A. Long
Jeff Melick
A. C. Corwin
Con
Cary
Apent
Martinsburg Road
George McKee
Sparta
B. Salisbury
Allepaugh
McFarland
George Allepaugh
Newark
New Jersey
Mabel McFarland
John T. Bleck
North Mulberry Street
Allspaugh
Mra
Filmore Allspaugh
West High Street
Cornelius J. Bullivan
New York Giants
Amherst
Harvard
Louis Frothingham
Yala
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