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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1915

Page

3

Contests to Will Filed by Mrs Buckingham

Mrs Mary Buckingham files to contest the will as new officials take office Monday and file their bonds at the courthouse.

Mary Buckingham Court House

Suit contesting Elizabeth Weber will filed in Knox County

Mary Buckingham sues Lavina U. Kelley executrix to set aside last will of Elizabeth Weber alleging Elizabeth was 82 and incapacitated. She alleges James A. Kelley colluded to defraud her heir share. Proceeding seeks invalidation of the will.

Mary Buckingham Court of Common Pleas Knox County Lavina U. Kelley Hilsabeth Weber Elizabeth Weber Elisabeth Weber James A. Kelley Lot C Stillwell

Woolfson Succeeds Himself in Prosecution Post

Sheriff Woolfson retains the prosecuting attorney role as Charles 1 Bormont is named in a bond filing. The document shows a $2000 bond for Bormont with a surety company and a $5000 bond for Sheriff Woolfson signed by OC Me.

Woolfson Charles 1 Bormont Cromley Sheriff Woolfson

Stewart Confesses and Faces Grand Jury Action

Stewart confesses and is jailed awaiting grand jury action. His children will be housed in Mt. Vernon while the mother is sent to the county infirmary.

Stewarts in Court Over Unborn Grandchild and Neglect Case

In Jefferson township a hearing before Judge Wilkins examined the Stewart family’s destitution. Opal Young, aged 14, is pregnant and Stewart admits paternity. Two young daughters, Liza Ann and Nancy Irene, aged 6 and 4, faced neglect. Neighbors testified to poverty and poor clothing. the children now live with J. F. Kerst in Greeraville after care. The grand jury will review the case, with indictments possible.

Stewart Liza Ann Nancy Irene Duvenile Court J. F. Kerst Greeraville Kerat Opal Young George Young Mn Young

Arrest in White Slave Act Suspected Case

Hart Anderson is arrested on suspicion of violating the Mann White Slave act. The northern city girl traveled with him from a carnival, later returning home while Anderson stayed in Annapolis. The girl's father uncovered Anderson's local marriage and child in Indianapolis prompting federal inquiry. Federal officers may pursue the case.

Hart Anderson Mann Anderson Indianapolis Annapolis Parker U. S Mh, BB. Burne Columbus Burn Mt. Vernon

Degree Conferred at Bloomfeld Lodge No. 422

Mant Masters of Bloomfeld lodge No. 422 conferred the degree of Past Master on Masten elect Witham Tasamore during a New Year’s afternoon meeting in Centerbury.

Centerbury Bloomfeld Lodge Witham Tasamore

Children placed in care after guardianship decision

Melianiont ordered over to Mrs Wonllean custody while two young girls Opal Young and Stewart’s child were sent to Mt Vernon homes. Biew ert cnmimitted to county jail awaiting grand jury action. Mrs Stewart agreed to infirmary care. neighbors to oversee Stewart home. Judge Witkin Jeane Tous sought homes for the youths, who show promise and desire to learn.

Judeo Wilkiw Pierly Mt Vernon Stewarts Jefferson Township Stewart Silas

Death case casts foul play on Mary Lovell in Nelsonville

PSY Nelsonville police investigate what they believe is foul play in the death of Mary Lovell five, daughter of a Welsh gypsy leader. She died at Carbon Hill Thursday. The gypsies deny knowledge of her fate. Officers had checked a missing person claim tied to Katherine Winters of Newcastle, Indiana, but found no foundation.

Nelsonville Mary Lovel Carbon Hill Lovels South Vernon Parker John M. Woolfson Katherine Winters Newcastle Ind

New Year Celebrations Mark 1915 With Salutes at Riverside Park

In 1915 the city welcomed the new year with a 16 round salute by Battery D field artillery at Riverside Park. Numerous watch parties and family gatherings followed across the city as communities rang in the new year.

Battery D. Field Artillery Riverside Park

Notes of Timon Lodge attendance contest ends in Drye victory

Attendance contest closes December 31 with the Dryes winning by 11 points of 821. Lieut Jones and the telephone squad contribute to the win. A social supper for the Pythians is planned at the armory in about three weeks. Grand Chancellor Elis attends. officers to be installed next Thursday by D G O Jones. Work in the Page Rank postponed until after installation. Members urged to attend and hear reports. Several applicants elected for membership. Pythian quartet to perform festive pieces.

Drye Lieut. Jones Elis D. G. O. Jones Taylor Godtal Amoker

Lodge Election Names Liberty Grange Officers for 1910

Liberty Grange elected and announced officers including Worthy Master Cotton, Overseer Harry Blum, Lecturer W Lawin, Steward Clyde Spearman, Assistant Steward Joseph Gary, Treasurer T O Haleem, Secretary Mre Bert Ring, Gate Keeper Harold Dick, Ceren Mre Edith Ong, Pomona Mary Horton, Flora Mre Emimett Lybarger, Ornament Mre BW Lewis, Nasmoan Agent A M Barton. Woman's Relief Corps installed 1910 officers led by Mrs Sabra George with Secretary Mary P. Scott and Patriotic Instructor Emms Tibbits among others.

Liberty Grange Cotton Harry Blum W. Lawin Clyde Spearman Josph Gary Ormnist—Mre Lewis Nasmoan A. M. Barton Woman's Relief Corps W. H.C Tee Sabra George Mary P. Scott Emms Tibbits Preas Mrs. Bell Eva Graham Mra Jennie Stage Harriett Annon

Local Obituaries Emerge From Bloomingburg and Vicinity

Obituaries from Bloomingburg and nearby towns report W Levine Irvine dying of heart disease at a Bloomingburg store age 49 with a large family surviving, Isaac L Jackson Milford area resident dies after long illness, Elizabeth Porterfield 82 in Martinsburg, Jessie M Morgan infant daughter Jeusle Myrtle Morgan of Clinton Township, and John Bunn on Chapman Clinton area farm with funeral notices and interments in Mound View and Presbyterian cemeteries. Names, ages, residences, and funeral times referenced for multiple local figures.

Levine W Irvine Bloomingburg Ohio Morria Township This County Ray Bearbrough West Vine Street This City Glen Judy Federal Dam Wis Robert Edward Irvine Fredericktown Elizabeth Porterfield W. B. Shrouty Martinsburg Shronts Stirontz Presbyterian Church Rev. Waters Presbyterian Cemetery Jessie M. Morgan Jeusle Myrtle Isaac Morgan Clinton Township Mound View

Births and a visit noted in local column

A daughter was born Wednesday evening to Mr and Mrs Sidney Rantey of Oak street. A son was born Thursday afternoon to Mr and Mrs D C Nixon of East Gambler street. A daughter was born Friday evening to Mr and Mrs Amos A Faul. Mr Paul H Wittaker returned Saturday from a visit with friends in Nilow.

Sidney Rantney Oak Street Amos A. Faul Paul H. Wittaker Nilow Ethel Wright Columbus 2. Wright Marion Street J. H. Eddy Selma Cal Eddy Ohio W. O. Hawking Newark Road Bell Texems Paul B. Barber Lew Crucis N. M Department of Agriculture Dona Ana County Barber Thomas Barber Pleasant Township Kenyon College

Entertained with Dinner and Social Evening Highlights

Local society notes recall Mr and Mrs Ernest J Penrosa hosting a six o'clock dinner at 12 West High street with music and cards. Other events include Red Men hall dances with Bricker's orchestra, Knights of Pythias wives gathering, and a New Year’s Eve watch party hosted by Mr and Mrs George C Waters at 908 West Chestnut Street.

Ernest J. Penrosa West High Street Pitty Hirlcker Mt Vernon Gambier Knights of Pyth Ae of Red Men's Hall Bricker Orchestra Mt. Vernon Ruth MoMtt Calhoun Street Ed Newell Steubenville George C. Waters West Chestnut Street William Dalrymple Thomas Kelly Jaushe Muey Zora Greer Danville Hazel Ball Pearl Donough Oberlin Florence Fishburn Granville Harley Vance Kenyon Charles West Cecil

Feeding the Indian army meat supply puzzle poses in camp

An Anglo Indian writer describes the Indian expeditionary force viewed through a French boulevard scene. He outlines the army’s meat needs across Hindu Muslim and Sikh dietary rules, noting halal practises, jatka avoidance, and the requirement to ship live stock to railheads for proper rites. Then local notices mention Miss Ethel Wright’s Columbus return, tax reminders, and community updates.

London Cor New York Sun Times Great Britain France Commissariat Boulevard Corsica Dauphine Cevennes Languedoc Rousillon Pyreneen Railhead Michammedan

Reward Offer Promises Cash for Catarrh Cure Failure

An advertisement promises a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hala Catarrh Cure. The text references a national bank and mentions honorable intent though the wording is unclear and sequence jumbled.

Tn Mit Wiawbellane Ildiew Nba Lon National Bank OF Com

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Levi J. Horn Benben B Weollant J. M. Phamphiray V. J Pluhorne Hin Bond Med Sherif Woollnon Walter B. Monsbolder D. H. Rawlins Barr Stiihin Lavina B. Kelley Elizabeth Kelley Earl Scoval Areford Uniontown Margaret Wegleston W. A. Clemmer Aason Boyd Rowe Oller Homer Minnie B. VanVoorhis L. G. Walker Burton Wall Farmer Edna Ruth - Zolman M. T. Sims Mary A. Hart Robert Casteel Lewis D. Purdy Howard Purdy Hartigan John M. Woolison Charles L. Bermont Walter B Wilkins Woolloon Cnts Earl Anderson Timon Lodge Pythian Quartette Isaac L Jackson Isaac Lyon Jackson Green Valley Anna J. Sipe C. K. Conard J. #. Jackson Cherokee Oklahoma Anna Sarah Ann Sarah J. Converse John Bunn Clinton Cook de Tulle Sheree Ociety News M. Nixon Ira J. Houston Fairchild Shelby, D Edward Starr Rockford, Til Bulah Herrick Wooster Universality Jessie Starr Margery Herrick Howard Tarr Jean Starr Nixon Homestead Club Old Homestead Club Stauffer North Main Street Harry K. Doolittle Gambler Ralph Jewell Messrs R. M. Stauffer A. E. Rawlinson, Jr Gail O. Cools William G. Gower Ralph W. Porch Areford-Eggleston First Presbyterian Church Margaret Eggleston Olive Eggleston Earl Seoval Areford Roger Eggleston Miss Eggleston Luna Areford W. A. Crommer
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