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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
2
A bondsman withdrew a charge of bastardy on Monday afternoon in the Rawlings case as a new trial moves forward. The action clears the path for continued proceedings against the respondent, with court records showing the updated status.
The county court notes appoint a new jail and infirmary physician Dr. Sam Claypool with annual 950 salary and 288 infirmary pay. A forged case Rawlings seeks a new trial after conviction. venue change affidavit contested. Partition suit filed in Knox County. will of Alice F. Rinehart probated with descendants named. Administrator Calymbus Ewalt named for LeRoy Ackerman estate valued at 11000 with Barton Blatt and Reed Beek as sorters.
Executors named Levi Walker Riler Levering and J W Penn without bond. Appraisers listed C H Bishop L G Walker and B A Darling. Marriage license issued to Robert W Craig and Bessie F Kempton. Deed filed for Wilber Hoagland to J W Clark Lot in Gann valued at $500. Rev O B Ford mentioned.
William Parkison, 18, of Bellville, pled guilty to burglary and larceny charges after a warrant was sworn by Walter Hess. He was bound over to the common pleas court on a $500 bond. Parkison initially denied guilt and offered a false account. Marshall recovered several stolen items, some damaged in Erie tracks water, and Parkison admitted taking them without breaking locks.
Mt. Zion lodge No. 5 F and A M presented Clinton N. Williams with a past master's jewel at a regular meeting on St John the Evangelist's Day. Hon L Tate Cromley delivered the speech of presentation and Mr Williams gave a responding speech.
The remains of Willam Randle of Detroit Michigan, a former resident, arrived in Fredericktown for interment after being killed Sunday in Detroit. He was a structural steel worker, survived by wife and two children, with his mother Eliza Rundle still in Fredericktown. Also mentions Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy, and Helen Colville leaving for Wooster to be bridesmaid at Dorothy Martin and Harold Oround’s wedding.
Jacob Coxey, leader of the Washington movement 21 years ago, seeks a state ballot petition to run as a nonpartisan U S Senate candidate. His platform calls for 1 B in legal tender, a merchant marine, wartime ships, a federal bank, and public utilities purchase funded by bonds and road building hiring.
Society notes recount a dance hosted by Miss Mariam Stimelutf on East Gambiar Street with eight couples dancing and refreshments served. The marriage of Robert W. Craig and Bessie F. Kempton took place at the Methodist Protestant parsonage, with plans to reside in Mt. Vernon. Christmas family dinners at Beatty and Richardson households feature numerous relatives and guests from Butler, Chicago, and nearby towns.
Denison alumni and matriculants gathered for a year end banquet at the Hotel Curtis with twenty two attendees. Toastmaster Clyde G Conley introduced the program including speakers Miss Jean L McIntosh Hugh Campbell and Dr G Rector Dye. They discussed future plans such as bringing the Denison glee club to the city for a March concert.
An old health column compares a cough to a fire bell and urges treating the underlying illness. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for lingering coughs after colds or flu and cites a testimonial from Mrs Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana. Obtainable everywhere.
Mrs. Bernard Horn and daughter Thelma of Toledo visit Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shronter while R. Brown of Pittsburgh arrives to spend holidays with the Semmie McKee family. Mt. Vernon relatives and others celebrate Christmas with local households.
Mr and Mrs George Curetom spent the holidays in the city and depart for Louisville Ky Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jay Seavelt and Mr and Mrs James Graff returned from Columbus after Christmas. Miss Mildred Aler to Columbus Tuesday returning with her mother Mrs Eugenia BAler who had an operation weeks ago. Messrs Smoots Croston Bimbe and Ruckert left Tuesday for Dun kirk N J to be employed at Easex Glass plant. Harter and Albert Herm of War Wert returned home from Howard street visit. Mae Mitchell and Aloise Mitchell visiting Lock for several days. Coal 2 75 per yard Shawnee lump. Beit 81-F. Delivery by Mt Vernon city phone 455. Pain relief noted for Panama Exposition visitors.
A man identified as Mr. Turner has been elected superintendent of the schools. He is about 40, single, and previously served as an instructor in Ohio.
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