Destitute Knox county case shocks Mt Vernon officials
Mt Vernon officials led by Sheriff John M Woollson and Juvenile Officer Patrick Purcell uncovered one of Knox county’s worst destitution cases in Jefferson township. A 14 year old adopted daughter Opal Young, pregnant and imbecile, lived with Silas Stewart and his wife in a three room log hut. Children shivering in rags, rotten apples and stale bread found as food. The family resisted, scuffles erupted, and all three children were removed to care. the 14 year old to Knox infirmary, others to Greersville. Officials plan food and clothing aid for parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Woollson
Patrick Purcall
Wiikina
Knox County
Jefferson Township
J. F. Derst
Gresraville
Silas Stewart
Opal Young
Mia
Stewarts
L. R. Mitchell
Greereville
Mt. Vernon
Wiikipa
Walter Lake
Greeraville
Kerst
Stewart
Sheriff Woolfson
Judge Wilkins
Woolfson
Purcell
Omcar Purcell
Fanner
Sheriff sale of three parcels in Plimpton Beardslee case
Important sale of real estate by Sheriff Woolfson set for Tuesday December 20 at 1 PM at the courthouse. The three parcels offered are The Curtis Hotel, the residence at No South Gay Street, and the property at No 8 North Mulberry Street in the case Harry C. Plimpton versus Elizabeth P. Beardslee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolfson
Court House
Harry C. Plimpton
Elizabeth P. Beardslee
Curtis Hotel
South Gay ‘Wtrest
North Mulberry Street
Deaths of Infante, Wenger, Logsdon in local notices
Infant Harold Ernest Fry, six months old, died of heart failure on Gambier road. Mary Louisa Wenger, 60, died after long cancer at Martinsburg road home. funeral at the late home Wednesday, interment at Mound View. Charles Logsdon, 1839–?, Union township, died at St. Anthony's hospital Columbus from arsenic poisoning after bladder surgery. funeral at St Luke's church, interment there.
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Harold Ernest Fry
Charlee Fry
New Gambier Road
Lana
R.A. Bhetdon
Sparta
St. John's Cemetery
Mary Loulas Wenger
Mary Louisa Wenger
Martinsburg Road
Joseph Comstock
Ohio College
Athens
W. W. Comatoock
Brocer
Tuwers
J A. Long
Mound View Cemetery
Charles C. Logadon
Charles
Logsdon
Ainews
Union Township
St. Anthony's Hospital
Columbus
Mr. Logsdon
David
Rebecca Abi Logsdon
Maryland
Clement
Osborn
Ohio
Knights of Columbus
Danville
St. Luke's Church
Tiepa
St. Luke's Cemetery
Valuable Detroit Dog Found Dead Along Rail Track
A dog owned by Mr. George H. Dunham of Detroit, sent as a Christmas gift to his daughter and lost after breaking its tether, was found dead on the Pennsylvania railroad track just east of Gambier. Identified by its markings and sighted as struck by a train, the canine’s death ends the extensive search prompted by a $20 reward and a unique advertising campaign.
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George H. Dunham
Detroit
Amity Child Injured While Coasting Near Dowds Farm
Kenneth Deakins eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Martin Deakins sustained a double fracture of the leg while coasting on the Dowds farm near Amity. The fractures were reduced by a local physician. Colonel Arthur MacArthur grand master of the Knights Templar died suddenly of apoplexy at his home at 64. A card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and Rev J A Long and Miller Bros for kindness during the death of a wife and mother. Edna Starner of Columbus visited relatives over Christmas.
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Amity
Kenneth
Martin Deakins
G. Dowds
Troy
N.o
Arthur MacArthur
Knights Templor
United States
J. A. Long
Miller Bros
Clarence McBroom
W. O. Com
A. Coiler
Wifh
Court News of the Day Suit Filed Against Guardian of Estate
A court news item reports that lawyers present several matters and a suit has been filed against the guardian of an estate. The action seeks relief related to management and duties of the estate as alleged by the plaintiff.
Plaintiff Seeks 300 in Knox County Common Pleas
James B. Graham sues Jennie Berry guardian for John McElroy in Knox county court alleging 300 for care from Feb 8 to July 8 1914. Plaintiff claims defendant refused payment despite funds. asks judgment with interest from July 8 1914. Copy of will filed. marriages and deeds also noted.
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James B. Graham
Court of Common Pleas
Knox County
Jennie Berry
John McElroy
John McWiroy
Mcroy
William G. Koons
Abraham King
Richland County
Joe Jarvis
Suale Conrad
Vernon
O. B. Ford
Inspiring Masonic Lodge Address Highlights 1914 Year
Mr Williams Van Sickle of Columbus addressed Mt Zion Lodge No 9 F and A M Sunday evening. The program included solos by Menere Otto Baker and George Kelly, a quartet, and readings of Remember Now Thy Creator and Recessional. L C White received the retiring master jewel. 451 members showed no dues arrears. 1914 was the lodge’s most successful year.
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Addon
Mr. Williams
van Bickle
Hylumbus
ML. Zion Lodge
St. John the
van Sickle
Columbus
Menere
Otto
Baker
George B. ‘Kelly
As Ham M. Coup
Kipling
Walter Wood
P Sewer
William M. Grant
Charles C. Iams
Jed
Mantis
L. Clyde White
H. Peterman
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Ad
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company seeks deposits to help more people own homes. It advertises 5 percent on time deposits and notes pleased borrowers recommending the company. Assets total 8,000,000 with offices at Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
West Gay Street
Columbus
Ohio
Mt Vernon Girl to Dance in Columbus New Year Show
Mina Helen Shireman of Mt Vernon will join Mrs Philo at the Southern Theatre Winter Garden in Columbus for a New Year Eve performance. They will perform a Chinese dance the Taou in mandarin costumes with subdued lighting and music to heighten the oriental effect. A number of Mina Shire’s friends plan to attend in Columbus that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Theatre Garden
Mina Helen Shireman
Southern Theatre
Winter Garden
Columbus
Mra. Philo
Misa Shire
Knox County Agricultural Society Names Township Directors
At Saturdays meeting the Knox County Agricultural Society elected township directors for three years including Butler Charles Clark. College 8 A Williams Berlin s B Williams. Hilliar Jasper Van Horn. Clinton B F Tullos Mortis O HB Nixon. Monroe I W Grubb one year. Howard J G Simpson. Clay Dr J F Shronts. Harrison W P Bebout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County Agricultural Society
Butler
Charles Clark
College
A. Williams
Berlin
S. B. Williams
Hilliar
Jasper van Horn
Clinton
B. F. Tullos
Mortis
O. HB. Nixon
Monroe
I. W. Grubb
Howard
J. G. Simpson
Clay
J. F. Shronts
Harrison
W. P. Bebout
Musical Program For Masonic Dance At Temple Hall
A detailed program lists Milda orchestra performing dances at the Masonic dance in the Masonic Temple ballroom Tuesday at 9:30 PM. The lineup includes Waltzes and Two-steps with titles like Dream Days The High Count of Loe and Echoes from the Snowball Chub. The notice invites all Masons and their ladies to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Italy
Castle Lame Duck
Rip van Winkle
Walts
Walte
Home, Sweet Home
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Judge Jewell
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Delaware
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Common Pleas Court
Park B. Blair
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Werren Collins
Greer
Frank Wolfe
Richard Donahue
Frank Wolf
Frank M. Cochran
Catherine Faul
Mt. Zion Lodge
L. van Sickle Ofolumbus
Ociety Siew. News
H. H. Ensminger
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Brietolville
Clara Gordon
Mignon Ensminger
Helen Garrish
Jackenville, Fla
J. ©. Gordon
Lulu Canning
Joan Gordon
Mira Alee Consting
George Rénard Cunning
Priminger
Caterbate Dippateh
J. H. Keller
Wealt High Atreet
Thorne
M. Bomb
D. W. Verian
Garrett, Ind
Mick Lillian Sharpnack
J. E. Beard
D. T. Crunkitton
Willard and
Wilma
Butier
Edward Byron
Raymond Moore
Cleveland Plain Dealer
J. EB. Moore
Mesars
B. M. Cornell
J. H. Cor ‘Nell
J. J. Cornell
Tacoma
Washington
W. J. Richardson
Mansfield
Charles Pausden
Academia
W. V. Alsdorf
Harry Smith
South Jeckson Street
Lawrence Christopher
Akrom
Mio
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