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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1912
Page
5
An item lists the initial United States rates and rules effective after January for towns in the First TM Zone, with Mt. Vernon identified as a reference point. The brief notes outline pricing structure and regulatory guidance for the listed areas.
The article details parcel post rates with 5 cents per pound for the first pound and 1 cent for each additional pound up to eleven, plus a higher first pound rate for zone 1 and up to eleven pounds. It lists numerous Ohio towns and stations within about 60 miles, followed by a long table of parcel post rates for all zones. It notes stamps, return addresses, insured values up to $50, required in post offices, and changes in general delivery practices to reduce window crowds. It also urges readers to cut out and save the article.
Mr. L. A fotremm of this city was elected secretary of the American Poultry Association Ohio branch after receiving 152 votes and leading the ticket. The announcement came Monday morning.
Clarence Foster, convicted of larceny in Knox county common pleas court, was sentenced to three years in the Ohio penitentiary and to pay costs. Judge Seward overruled his motion for a new trial and declined a suspended sentence. Foster will be taken to the penitentiary this week. Other cases heard included Coutts v Upham Gas Co and Buckingham v Kelsey, with motions for new trials overruled. Sheriff’s sale of Hood v Graham property brought $776 to Fred Spangler. Executor Orin Bishop filed a distributive account showing 2875.40 for distribution. An entry in Rollins & Bons v Rustatal ordered payment of first mortgage bonds to Charley E. Lawton. Clements directed to pay 570.12 out of 3156.
Frank J. Rinehart sues the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in Knox county court for damages claiming a locomotive killed a flock of sheep valued at 152 dollars. The case seeks a judgment in favor of the plaintiff and lists Owen Carr and Chatabrovat as attorneys. Also noted is the appointment of Fred M. Tucker as administrator of John M. Tucker with bond of 100 dollars, and various deeds transferring property in Centaroure and Canterbury with values around 40.
Arthur Oldaker and family spent Christmas with Ray McWilliams near Newark. Curby and Helen Clem of Newark were visiting, as were Orrie Granger and family of Uttea at Ira Berger’s. Mabel Smith of Frederick visited relatives here, and several others traveled or hosted gatherings. A reception for the Fairview family guests featured a two course supper with over a hundred attendees.
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