Two Wills Filed and Marriage Licenses Issued in Knox County 1912
In Knox County court records for 1912, two wills have been filed along with about twenty fewer marriage licenses than in 1911. Probate court reports show numerous preral accounts filed as part of the estate proceedings.
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Knox County
Probate
Frederick J. Star
Kathering J. Smith
Joseph and
Sylene Smith
C. M. Vthe
Sarah H. Kendrick
Probate notices and wills from Mount Vernon estate items
The notices detail last wills and estate actions including Rev John B Will and Angela Fink probated. distributions to heirs, executors Emma McCormick and W W Scarbrough, and conditions on bequests. Also reported are licenses issued, partial and final accounts, inventory values, and deeds filed in Knox County probate and surrounding activity in Mount Vernon.
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John B
Anna
North Mulberry
Emma McCormick
W. W. Scarbrough
Columbus Ewait
Fink
Angeline Fink
Mt. Vernon
Ida Culver
Wi Lacan
George
Frank
Vine Street Church of Christ silver medal contest program
The program lists Friday evening at 7:30 with Music by Walter Wood and the Lady quartette and solo entries. Contestants include Helen McIntire Carrol Hadley Helen Stump Gladys Smith Creta Wright Ruth Vail.
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Vine Street Church of Christ
Musio
Walter Wood
Ladiee Quartette
Murlo
Muslo
Ladies Quartette
Helen McIntire
Carrol Hadley
Helen Stump
Gladys Smith
Creta Wright
Ruth Vail
Police Quell Family Disturbances With No Arrests
Police were called to West Gambler Street to quell a two family disturbance Tuesday evening. On Wednesday De hurriedly answered a Fountain Street summons after a woman said her husband planned to kill her. The husband had hastily left, and no arrests were made.
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West Gambler Street
Fountain Street
Numerous Arrests and Liquor Sales Reports
Police reported 103 arrests for intoxication, with 10 illegal liquor sales cases noted. Local authorities emphasized enforcement measures and ongoing investigations across multiple precincts.
Arrest Totals Reflect Wide Range Of Crimes In 1912
Police records list 336 arrests for the year 1912 with offenses spanning rape assault and battery to petty larceny, vagrancy and intoxication. Notable counts include narcotics related cases, gambling, burglary, cruelty to animals, and illegal liquor activity, with many entries showing holds for courts or officials.
14 year old withdraws rape charge against step father
Lala Tinb appeared before Mayor Perrine and withdrew the rape accusation she had filed Tuesday against her stepfather Hubert Lind. Lind, jailed on bond, was released immediately after the withdrawal.
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Lala Tinb
Perrine
Hubert Lind
Debof
Baptist Church Notes in Brandon and Homer
A union evangelistic campaign led by evangelist H. H. Leisure runs through the week with Sunday services at 10 a. m and 11 a. m in M. I. and MB churches. Evening services at 7 p. m daily except Saturday with BY. P. U. Saturday at 7:30. A church business meeting is set for Saturday Jan 4 1918 at 2 p. m. Homer hosts a 10 a. m Sunday school and 11 a. m sermon.
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Brandon
Theodore M. Holme
H. H. Leisure
M. i
New Years Day Quietly Observed in Mt Vernon
New Years was quietly observed in Mt. Vernon with bells and whistles at daybreak. Families gathered for dinners as the city marked the holiday, while mentions of local events and theatrical plans hint at community life and entertainment.
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Mt. Vernon
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Promises Quick Cures
A late nineteenth century notice touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a superior remedy for coughs and colds. It claims pleasant taste and states the product does not contain narcotics. The ad asserts it always cures and is available from all dealers.
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Fr All
Social events fill the city with dances and weddings
A sequence of gatherings marks social life with Mr and Mrs Walter Rapp hosting a family dinner on Gambler Street. Mr Kenneth Harper hosts a dancing party. attendees include Ming Janbel Amen and John Amen of Jacksonville. the Golden Gossip Club hosts a supper at Cornell Hall. a masquerade party on East High Street features musical numbers and a parade animal feature. Judge Frank Levering wed Emma Clark at the Presbyterian chapel. the Homestead Club hosts a reception and dance at North Main Street with about forty couples attending. special meeting of Borosis Sorosis discusses the National Consumers League aims and reform efforts.
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Hall
Muste
Ralle
Ming Janbel Amen
John Amen
Jacksonville
Frank L. Beam
Henry Greer Beam
East High Street
Ara
William W. Byera
Aon
Whmam
Cleveland
Judge Prank O Levering
Emma Clark
Presbyterian Church
W. A. Clemmer
Judge
Homestead Club
North Main Street
Homestead
Milch
Rowley
Weeterville
Mia Adelia Hosack
Fredericktown
Gertrude Wolfe
Centerbury
Miss Browning
Harry Doolittle
Gambler
Norwood Cleveland
Marietta
8. C
Borosis Sorosis
B. C. Mulock
Harriet Larimore
National Consumers’ League
Lst
Festive New Year’s Social at Arndt Home
After a social hour with Mrs Mulock guests gathered at Dr and Mrs George D Arndt on Booth Gay street Tuesday evening. Twenty five attendees enjoyed cards, Progressive Whist, and a buffet luncheon. A Christmas tree with gifts provided laughs as packages opened publicly. Rodney Morton distributed gifts. The group ended the night at the Baptist church to ring out the old year and ring in the new before heading to Candyland.
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Rodney Morison, Jr
Minn ‘Loma Arndt
George D. Arndt
Booth Gay Street
Euch
Rodney Mort
Baptist Church
Candyland
Fire Destroyed Millinery Stock At Fry Store
A damaging fire broke out Wednesday evening at the rear of the A A Frye millinery store on Booth Main street. The cause is not known and the blaze had spread through the stock before firefighters arrived. The heat cracked the large plate glass front window. Loss is insured.
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A. A. Frye
Booth Main Street
William G. Koons
William Hough
NEW CHURCH FUNDING AT ST VINCENT DE PAULS
Rev L W Mullane announced at New Year service that the congregation backed a new church with 25000 dollars in subscriptions. Subscriptions were accepted but construction will not start until paid in. Officials say the amount covers about half the estimated cost of the new church.
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St. Vincent de Paul's Catholic Church
L. W. Mullane
Itte
Fire damages kitchen at North Liberty home
North Liberty Ohio January 2 the home of Mr and Mrs Bowl was damaged by fire in the kitchen stove area while no one was home. At about 3 pm Beal near by shop discovered smoke from the roof and found the kitchen woodwork ablaze with a sizeable fire under way. Most kitchen contents were destroyed though little of the house burned. Insurance covers the loss.
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North Liberty
Ohio
W. EB
Clearing Up Survey and Sanitorium Practices
A long account defends the Ohio State Sanitorium as an educational center for incipient tuberculosis and outlines admission rules and probation. It cites statutory language and contrasts it with public expectations, noting staffing, food quality, and the institution’s purpose. It also discusses federal ethics rules governing Geological Survey personnel and post employment restrictions to preserve public trust.
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Mansfeld Newn
Cleveland
Ohio State Sanitorium
Stephen A. Douglass
Ohio
Ohio State
Ems
Ohio State San
Dauglans
Douglass
Owners Urge Quick Action on 1913 Auto Tags
Chief of Police Clements says owners will have limited time to secure 1913 automobile tags while promising a reasonable approach. Some vehicles are already equipped with the new tags, and authorities urge early compliance to avoid penalties. Chronic constipation cure touted by a Brookyn, Mich reader warns of Chamberlain's Tablets as a testimonial.
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Clements
Chamberlain
Fish
Brooklyn
Mich
Recipes and Sports Rumors From 1012 Era
A collage of kitchen directions for creamed chicken parsnips and anise cakes, including steps to thicken gravy, parsnip preparation, and a note on filming fragrant letters. It closes with Roger Bresnahan declining vaudeville pay and Art Shafer quitting baseball amid late year 1912 chatter.
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Roger Bresnahan
Art” Bhafer
The
Giants
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Rev
J. B. McCormick
Angeline Flak
Temple of Justice
C. F. Barton
Maude Barton
Fred J. Lawler
William P. Whittington
John
Blocher
Pertias
Levering
Hmm Clark
Vernon
Wm. H. McKee
A. J. Beatty
Butler
Yauger
Samuel Yauger
Clinton
Rebecca Armatrong
Henry Alrey
Add
J. B. Anderson
J. F. Michael
Vernondals
H. McKee
Chas
Mercer
Ree
Jack Won
Lancaster Reform School
Megally Furnishing Square
Lindsay
Ler & CO
Toledo
Hisil
Cohan
Harris
Junto McCree
Clark
Sie
Kenneth Harper
Golden Gossip Club
Leck
Golden Gosnip Club
Cornell Hall
C. W. Woodruff
Martinaburg
Levering-Clark
Mra. Mulock
St. Vincent de Paul's Parish
Blaze
Banner
Washington
United Ecological Survey
United States Geological Survey
United States
Mugedon
Survey
Ir Im
Civil Service Register
Certaii
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