Grain thieves suspected as barn fire wipes out Johnson layers
A large modern barn owned by Mrs. Belle Johnson on Kinney road two miles south of the city burned Thursday evening. Fire destroyed hay, fodder, corn and farm implements with several thousand dollars loss. Neighbors reported a wagon leaving before the blaze, suggesting grain thieves caused the fire. No livestock harmed. Insurance coverage incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Johnson
Kinney Road
Tim
Johnson Barn
Amaller Shede
Knox County Poultry Club reorganizes and elects officers
The Knox County Poultry and Pet Stock Association reorganised and elected officers for the coming term. Second Vice President H. H. Hilde, Secretary John H. Gamble, Treasurer 8 W. Alsdorf, Superintendent William Adams, Assistant Superintendent Gurse Hardesty. A member, Mia Rilla Vostob, returned home from a visit to Consaravilie and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Howe
Second View
H. H. Hilde
Brand
John H. Gamble
Trenaurer
W. Alsdorf
William Adams
Guerse Hardesty
Lynchings in the United States in 1912 Report
A historical survey cites 1912 as a year with only a handful of lynchings, noting Georgia led in cases while several northern states saw two white victims. It details specific incidents, including hangings in Montana and North Dakota, and the broader context of governors' efforts to curb mob violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Shimoni
Georgia
Louisane
Florida
South Carolina
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Texas
Tennensee
Arkanese
Wyoming
West Virginia
Montana
California
Jorth Dakota
Kirle
Muder
Joppa
Rosebud
Mont
Harry Heffner
William Merrill
Steels
N. D
George Baker
North Dakota
Frank Wigtall
Mia
Kather Higging
Rawlings
Walter Jobnatoh
Negro
Mercer County
Mojave
Megro
Los Angeles Aqueduct
Ann Costen
Pineburnt
Mary Jackson
Panola County
Neg‘pesa
Engether
Harere County
Tyler
Texaa
Dan Davis
Emegro
Posse
Local nuptials and holiday gatherings across Vernon area
The report notes a February marriage in Vernon with Kao county and Anna Hbabadle Sohmedlz wed by Rev Ira J. Houston at the Congregational church. The couple left for a brief wedding trip aboard the Pennsylvania Lines and plan to reside at 107 East High Street. Additional items recount Christmas dinners hosted by Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Emma Campbell’s family gathering, Phi Sigma Chi dance with guests from Columbus Delaware and Chicago, the Golden Gossip Club’s party, E T Penrose hosting Christmas dinner, and a Christmas reunion of the Isaac Leedy family in Palmyra with a large dinner and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubi
Atarner
Kao County
Anna Hbabadle
Sohmedlz
Dewgdtes
Mire
Joka KK
Gehasbly
Thurlay
Fernoon
Ira J. Houston
Congregational Church
W. A. Clemmer
Presbyterian Church
Phi Sigma Chi
Pythian Armory
Milch
Elizabeth Aimona
Helen Critchfeld
Mise Katherine Brown
Erine Cherry
Columbus
Mise Seeman
Delaware
Morton
Oregon
Paul Switchhisler
Chicago
Horse and motorbike crash near South Vernon injures rider
Benser Perkine, returning from a trip to Rramdwo, fell from a frightened horse when a motorcycle swerved across the road just south of the city Thursday evening. He walked to his boarding home, while the horse died after being caught in a barn due to heat and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benser Perkine
Rusaway
Mwo
Mr. Perkins
South Vernon
Vernon
Martinsburg Mayor Assault Guilty Plea Result
Charles Hawk pleaded guilty to assault and battery charged by Mayor B. F. Baird of Martinsburg before Mayor Perrine. He was fined $25 and sentenced to sixty days in the Dayton work house. The mayor alleged Hawk struck him during an attempted arrest. Hawk, intoxicated, resented the act. The men will be taken to Dayton in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hawk
B. PF
Baird
Martinsburg
Perrine
Dayton
Hawk
Estate Inventory and Deeds Filed for Mt. Vernon Area
Inventory filed in the matter of the estate of G V McBroom lists securities 63400 real estate 1006 total 4400 plus a marriage license for Lyle Tate Cromley and Elisabeth Schnebly both of Mt Vernon. Deeds show Anna M Krebs et al to Oscar Krebs for lot Vernonview 265 and John R Fisher et al to Harriet Ann Parr lot 479 Thomas's add Mt Vernon 1600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. V. McBroom
Lyle ‘Tate Cromley
Anim
Elisabeth Schnebly
Mt. Vernon
Ira J. Houston
Anna M. Krebs
Oscar Krebs
Loté
Vernonview
John R. Fisher
Harriet Ann Parr
Thomas
Christmas Visits Reported Across Local Households
A flood of holiday hospitality appears as families such as Mr and Mrs A E Gilbert with Charles Berry, Mr and Mrs A N McGugin and son Robert, and many others share Christmas with relatives in Howard Killbuck Vernon and surrounding areas. Multiple names and residences indicate a community-wide celebration with extended visits and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Gilbert
Charles Berry
Howard
Bilis Jeksvon
George Burris
Mr. Ewing
Vernon
L. & Welsh
W.H. Wagner
Chelatae
Charles E Kate Grubb
Ict Harry
Chicago
Jace ‘Lybarner
Umdire
Moves Smith
Ln Moward
Marion Purdy
Grace
Akroo
Moser Smith
Local notices and moves from Mt. Vernon area readers
A long list of residents and visitors is recorded with many traveling to Lima Columbus Frankfort and other towns. Notable items include John Cunningham departing for Columbus for senate committee matters, Ray Blinn returning from a two month business trip, and several families visiting relatives or returning home in Ohio and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixe Julis Turner
East Sugar Retreet
W. P. Gatrvel
Main Street
Fran Kirby Teft Priday
New Castle
Indiana
William White
James ©. Lindebraker
Springfield
Ohio
William G. Scribner
Mra
L. H. Fleming
Sinteraville
W. Va
Mr. Fleming
E. G. Fleming
North Gay Street
Vance Armentrout
Frankfort
Ephrata
Sprecher
Medical and Surgical Sanitarium
K. Mott Klinger
Michigan Agricultural College
A. A. Klinger
Workman
South Gay Street
Glacun Bidwell
New Hampshire
C. F. Bennington
Thin City
John Cunningham
Columbus
Senate Committee
W. B. Robinson
Woaterville
Walter
Sapp
East Gambier Street
Robinson
United States Postoffice
Mosers
R. J. Jones
Martinsburg
A. L. Murry
Democracy
State Association of County
Inez
Great Southern
Ray Blinn
Vernon
Ad G. Cooper Co
Mise Cora Miller
Chicago
Carrie Horn
Otto Fry
Verne
Johnstown
Cy K. Conard
Marie Breece
North McKen- He Street
Utica
May Start Trouble After March Fourth
Washington reports rising expectations of Latin American revolutionaries after March Fourth as Castro seeks asylum aboard La Touraine. Officials note Venezuelan activity in New York but anticipate no serious trouble. Lima police shakeup follows exposure of protection rackets in machine politics and a resignation by the police chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cipriano Castro
United States
la Touraine
New York
Weahington
Latin America
Wilson
Central America
Caribbean
State Department
Cap
Castro
Department
New York City
Venezuela
Lima
Pollen
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Ned
Toma
Xpox County Poultry Association
Rilla Vostob
Consaravilie
Sstavilie
Fort Ind
Findlay
Lynghings
Seytes
Jackson
Hie
Hangs
Oliver Jackeop
Centerbury
Dr. Wagner
Gambler
T. A. Jackson
Lawrence Kile
Mr. Liberty
Jamen Beott
Walter Riley
Ray Hiley
George Jackson
Frank Marthe
Emma Campbell
D. P. Campbell
Ita
Bell and Son
Herold
Hugh
Campbell i Sonindew
Gower
Lucile Gower
Marthe Lowive
EK. J) Campbell
C. B. Campbell
William Sellers
Mies Dna
Morgan Township
Nii
Wing
Mire Nora
Malcom Buckney
Granville
Atics News Herald
Golden Gossip Club
Lock
Ofehestrist Cornelbus
E. T. Penrose
West
High Street
F.C. King
Newark
Virginia
Marion King
Union Station
Mantor Morie
Franklin Sasith
Newaark
Gyma
King
This City
Isaac Leedy
B. C. Debolt
Palmyra
Mark Benn
Munsinut x
Charles C. Dowde
Castoria
Beazer Perkins
Central School Bldg
Clerk of Board of Examiners
Alan
R. L, Jones
A L. Murry
Cherk
Cees
Monroe Mills
Scott
Mackfield
Coe
NaRcorec
Aera
Bears
Railroad Star School House
W. C. Rockwell Farm Lend Company
Pennsylvania
R. R
Akron
South Bound
Epono
Mt. Columbus
Vernon Sna
Mike Jean Mcintouth
Columb
State Teachers Association
Helen Bbiveman
Mansfeld
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