Argom and Best Man Plan Escape for Court Wedding
A hectic scene at the Richland County courthouse as Herman Homberger and Frank Beverstock raced to secure a marriage license for a quick wedding at St. John's Evangelical church. Deputy probate judge Milton Conley arrived late, causing a near-hysteria moment as the couple chased the 5:40 car. Also reported are an affidavit in lunacy against Rhoda Sensel, estate inventories, and a will admitted to probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfeld
Herman Homberger
Herman
Tim Roberta
Frank Beverstock
Beverstock
Q. T
St. John's Evangelical Church
Court House
Milton Conley
Homberger
Conley
Arthur Beck
Beck
Knox County
G. B. Bensel
Rhoda Sensel
Clinton Township
Officers Elected For The New Bank At Gambier
A Gambier meeting organized the Citizens Bank of Gambier with officers S B Van Cleve president London W A Adams vice president Gambier S P McCollum cashier London H M Jacobs secretary Gambier. The unincorporated bank has capital stock 12500 and stockholder liability 200000. It will open for business on Saturday January 9 1916.
First Baptist Church Plans Weeklong Discussion Series
The First Baptist church will vote next week on a series of nightly meetings to unite church work. Topics cover Progressive Evangelism Religious Education foreign missions church activity and worship fraternal social and sociological work. Stanton of Granville will assist on Wednesday and commissions of three will lead each topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Secretary of Foreign Missions
Stanton of
Granville
Hearing To Determine Stewart Children Dependency
A juvenile court hearing is set in the common pleas court room on Tuesday morning at 1 o clock to determine the dependency and neglect of the Stewart children aged 4 and 6 found in poor condition at their north Greersville home Sunday. They have stayed with a Greersville family and will remain there until the court decides custody or protective action. Citizens from Greersville and Jefferson township are expected to attend, and railroad officials arranged to hold a morning train at Brink Haven to connect with the Pennsylvania branch line through Greeraville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tureday
Stewart
Greersville
Woolston
Purcell
Wilkins
Grestaville
Jefferson Township
Akron Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brink Haven
Pennsylvania
Greeraville. Ae
Sudden Death Of Mrs Cockley In Bellville
Mrs Rollin H Cockley widow of Bellville banker Rollin H Cockley was found dead in her Bellville home at 9 20 Tuesday morning. She had spent Christmas with Mansfield relatives and returned to Bellville Monday noon appearing in usual health. Monday evening she complained of exhaustion and heart trouble. Her sister Miss Elizabeth Smarr found she had died during the night when calling her Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfeld News
Rollin H. Cockley
Bellville
Mrs. Cockley
Elizabeth Smarr
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Advert
A historic Ohio ad states the drive to help people own homes, advertising deposits and loans. It notes $8,000,000 in assets and five percent interest on on time deposits. The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company lists Rankin Building in Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
West Gay Street
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court Justices Inauguration Tomorrow
Columbus report says Chief Justice Hugh J. Nichola will be inaugurated for a six year term while Justices Thomas A. Jones and Edward E. Matthias, elected in November, also take office in a ceremony set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Supreme Court
Hugh J. Nichola
Thomas A. Jones
Edward 8. Matthias
Positive Proof Judge dialogue on love and jokes
A brief stage fragment shows Willoughby and another character debating love. The judge asks if true affection is shown by enduring nightly laughter at a father's stale jokes, prompting a light exchange about sincerity and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byr
Dance Invitations For Community Party New Year Eve
Society news notes a dance invitation by the Party and Four club for a dance at the K of C hall on Thursday evening December 31. Mt Zion lodge No 9 F and A M held a second winter dance at the Masonic Temple with Milch's Orchestra. George Colgin hosted an oyster supper Saturday night with guests including the Harpers, Woods, Colgin family, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of C. Hall
Mt. Zion Lodge
No. 9
Masonic Temple
Milch
George Colgin
Mra
Harper Woods
Burl Colgin
Eva
Winfield Colgin
Harold
Ollie
Mre
Colgin
Gladys
Balmer Colgin
Tide Turns Against German Drive in Poland and Galicia
London reports a noticeable turn in the war in Poland toward Russia. Von Hindenburg's forces near the Vistula and Brda show little progress and suffer losses, while Russian offensives push west of the Nida toward Cracow. Austrian plans to aid the German drive are thwarted, with retreats noted and Carpathian passes again under Russian control as Cracow looms in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Poland
Russia
Marshall von Hindenburg
Vistula
Bzura
Opocsno
Warsaw
von Hindenburg
Galicia
Nida
Wolbrow-Cracow
Cracow
Silents
Danki
Tal
Danajec
Blala
Carpathians
von Boehme-Ermelli
von Auffenberg
Dank
Napoleon
Interstate Voting Exposed in Terre Haute Grand Jury
Terre Haute Indiana December 30 reports reveal an interstate voting scheme. Thirty one men traveled from Paris Illinois to vote Democratic then returned to Paris to vote Republican. Alleged coordination involved district attorneys and a mass meeting to gather evidence for the Illinois grand jury and state court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Paris
Cannon
United States
Karch
Danville
Dalley
Indianapolis
Parla
Ninois
Canadians Open Civil and Military Probes into Niagara Shooting
Canadian authorities launched dual inquiries into the shooting of two Americans by troops from Colonel Hugh Rose's command. An inquest for Walter Smith began at Fort Erie town hall while a military court convened with Rose presiding. Suspects Corporal Eayle from Bridgeburg Private McIntosh from Grimsby and L Kinsman from Welland were guarded at Port Erie barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Walter Smith
Niagara
Fort Erie
Hugh Rose
Eayle
Bridgeburg
H. McIntosh
Grimsby
L. Kinsman
Welland
Alors
Port Erie
Roone
Local Families Have Holiday Visits Across Mt Vernon Area
Household ends festive weekend as relatives travel between Mt Vernon Ashland and nearby towns for Christmas gatherings. Many households hosted relatives including Mrs Dean Johnson Mrs Anna Hines and Mrs Julia Parsons while funeral services for Mrs J J McArdle drew attendees from multiple families.
Danville and area residents note holiday visits and travel
Local society notices list a flurry of Christmas and New Year visits. Prof Bernard Jefferson returns from Chicago for the holiday. Miss Lulu Riley and Miss Ida White visit Mt Vernon and Oberlin. residents travel to London Ontario and Columbus. quarantine lifts spur stock shipments. new home moves include Joseph Fowles and Wm Norrick. Disciple church nearly complete and due for dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Gardner
Kenmore
Anna Parrish
A. RB
Bishop
Columbus
Chas. Parrish
Loudonville
Ida White
Oberlin
Sherman White
Rachel Maple
Berlin
Kate Wander
Joseph Fowels
Richard Addition
Susie
Isabel Parson
Mt. Vernon
Thomas Bradfield
Althea Payne
Cleveland
Wanda Snyder
J. H. Snyder
A. J. Wolf
Los Angeles
Cal
C. S. Awmiller
Towa
Disciple
Christmas Day Socials and Family Visits Across Town
A long string of names and households share Christmas visits and dinners across multiple towns. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Staats, Mr. Dowds, Mrs. Hart, Gov. Ely, Dr. Junkerman, and many others visiting relatives and attending a funeral for Anna McArdle in Frederick town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keron Eimkens
Mark Draiony
Foamine Atle
Grint Dowds Eonday
Ure
Junkinen
Slatey
DW. O'Hirien
Chrisanas
Evan Cole
Daugher
Prodoricktown
Nose Poplin
Gon Orval
Cunbaday
Messed
Hart
Charles O'Ti
Howard
Dave Hunter
North Liberty
Wm. Cain
Lawrence Staats
Duite Wick
Albert Coup
Junkerman
Elias Cain
Faml
Afr
Chas
Lorain
Lizzie Harte
Vernon
Susie Staats
Gov. Ely
Alice Smith
Art, Nixon
Joe Cox
Elmer Staats
C. K. Dowds
Anna McArdle
Fredericktown
Christmas Guests Visit Mount Vernon Families
Mr and Mrs Joseph Horn and Mr and Mrs Donald Wood plus daughter Virgina visited Mt Vernon hosts on Christmas Day. L A Welsh and family celebrated with Mt Vernon relatives. Numerous locals including W A Smith C D Smith and others were hosting or visiting over the holiday with friends and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Horn
Donald Wood
Virgina
J. B. Sellers
Mt Vernon
L. A. Welsh
Wm. Welsh
Mt. Vernon
W. A. Smith
Howard
Clarence Wagner
Shelby
Oscar Boling
Henry Knox
Vernon
Henry Rice
Near Howard
Eliza Boling
Arthur Snyder
Akron
Thurston McMahon
Cleveland
Milan
Tom Bell
James Henwood
J. J. Smith
Charles Smith
Samuel McGill
Youngstown
Edward Snyder
Edith Hall
Martinaburg
Samuel Snyder
Philips
Holmes County
A. B. Snow
Christmas Visits and Social Gatherings in Martinsburg
Prof. and Mrs. Merrill Brandon and son Gerald spend Christmas with his parents. Shrontz family and guests from Newark Columbus and Minneapolis visit. Mr and Mrs Horn of Toledo and Mrs Tilton host and guest lists. Oyster supper planned by Presbyterian ladies on New Year’s night. Various locals and out-of-town visitors join holiday gatherings across Martinsburg and Gambier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Brandon
Gerald
J. F. Shrontsz
W. E. Shrontz
Newark
Gall Vance
Helen
Columbus
A. C. Tilton
Carrie Campbell
Minneapolis
Clair Tilton
Cleveland
The
Presbyterian Church
Walter Victor
Newarks
Schooler
Clair
Glen
Kerr
George Bowman
Dennison
Margarette McCullough
Merle Fa
Visiting Mes Laura Awqart Guests from Newark
Mrs and Mr Dera Schoo and others visit Mes Laura Awqart. Crelwtman Jake Schohnter and Lemmie Mites travel with Ollie Metin Marin Durxholer and C Mutter. Grace Tirey and her daughter visit Mr and Mrs Whoslor Rynch Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Awqrt
Dera Schoo
Turkey
Comet Crelwtman
Jake Sohonter
Uttam
Lemmie Mites
Ollie Metin Marin Durxholer
C. M.utter
Grace Tirey
Whoslor Rynch
Newark
Christmas Visitors And Social Notices In Mount Liberty Area
Christmas greetings and family visits are noted across Mount Liberty Ada and Croton area. Mr Lee Hood, Mrs H J Had, and others are mentioned visiting relatives over the holidays. Local residents include Mr C E Robishaw, Mr J Hood in Newark, and Mr Calvin Rowland in Pittsburgh with updates on health and travel amid holiday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lee Hood
Ohio Northern
Ada
Mra
H. J
Jacheon
Mount Liberty
Missy
Nex Rowe
Croton
Fannie Moremmd
Charles McManis
Robert McManis
Akron
L. W. Mitchell
Clift Larimore
Perryariby
Rachel Larimore
C. E. Robishaw
Mt Vernon
Grandieg
M. R
L E. Mitchell
Anna Dally
Went Mankiom. O
B. T. Coe
J. J. Hood
Newark
Calvin Rowland
Pittsburg
Rowland
Local Family Visit and Christmas Gatherings in Green Valley
Mr. Fred Ridenour visits his brother G B Ridenour in South Bend while Mrs. Melvin Pryor travels from Mt Vernon to see her son Warren Pryor. Several households share Christmas meals and visits, including C M Phillips in Mr Vernon, James Bursom, and the Sockmans. A new daughter was born to Arthur Clutter. Preaching schedules are announced for next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claveland
George Shipley
Bidabos
Sich
John Hall
Vernon
Pra
Acd Funity
Ware
Virginia Murray
Mt Vernon
Dean Johnson
Lee
Mt. Vernon
Anna Hines
Jenard Phillips
Harrison County
J. W. Phillips
Joseph Stofer
Edith
Lloyd Shira
Jay Montgomery
W. B. Shipley
Fred Ridenour
South Band
Ind
G. B. Ridenour
Melvin Pryor
Warren Pryor
Joe McGugin
Lucernville
J. M. McGugin
Arthur Vance
Columbus
James Bursom
Paul Sockman
George Biggs
C. E. Scarbrough
Leslie
Esther Phillips
C. M. Phillips
Arthur Clutter
Clinton Winegardner
Hardincouty
Harry Boute
Monroe Bouten
C. B. Inks
B. R. Sockman
Scarbrough
C. F
Miss Mae
Martha Stinemates
Amity
A. M. Cochran
Earl Cochran
Lexington
Joseph Clow
N. Mendenhall
L. T. Mendenhall
Newton Talmage
Chesterville
Will Hedge
Ernest Robinson
Marietta
BE. B
Mel Mahon
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ARGOM
Sirew
Richland
Temple of Justice
Dr. le L. Willems
Wn de Ba Blugrey
Jaeon
Hof. Miller
Armor 1
Klliott, Isiie Bond
Ith B. We Loney
Walter M. Riley
Arthur Rigby
Manetald
Laura J. Wereell
Knox Calinty
FI Hosack
Pred Clark
John Dagie
Laura J. Wengell
Crawford Fairbanks
A. B. Henderson
Knox County Savings Bank
Epeng
West Side Public Square
Tarael
Pres
B.D
Herron, Cash
Gambier
Cockley
Pere Ee
John Toole
Willough
Ociety News
Banner
Warcaw
Ver
Saville Phillips
Ashland
Winegardener
Ae Tle
Hardin County
Ming Raith Brofer
Clarence Coupare
Marion
Royal Loney
Doyle
Geo, Robinson
Arch Ernest
Familly
Charley Real
Suday
Cletus Horn
Pleasant Township
E. L. Mowery
Blouise
Bernard Jefferson
North- Western University of Chicago
Nannie Porter
R. I. Arnold
Democracy
Monroe Mills
Peper
Martinsburg
Bernard Horn
Tole Do
W. B. Shrontz
Green Valley
Pimlico
Maryland Jockey Club
Mann
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Halle
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