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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1922
Page
4
A town report states a man on Colhocton Avenue was overpowered by a drugged drink last Saturday night and robbed of $25. No police report or investigation has been made by officers.
On Wednesday Mayor Chi Keigley requested Harold M. Fletcher resign from the Owings Big Stick Fire Department after about 18 months of service. Fletcher has not yet submitted his resignation, the mayor asking him to consider the request.
Newton C Smith aged 42, prominent local resident, died Tuesday afternoon at his home after pneumonia following a three day illness. He operated Smith Pro. ciee Co in this place until last spring. Survived by wife, five daughters Catherine Winifred Vir pink and Marjorie, mother Mrs Hannah Shaffer, sister Mrs K B Palmer. Funeral at 1:30 tomorrow at M K church with Rev Taylor officiating, Canterbury cemetery burial. Masonic lodge to direct woryieen.
The Mt Verona W C U met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Fleming presiding. Mrs Boell led devotions and prayers were offered by Mrs Fleming and Mrs Pfennig. Mrs Wolf presented a Legion item. Mrs Schnelly read a paper on Christian Citizenship. Mrs Jennings led a Bible teaching reflection. Mrs Benning coordinated the program with topics including Sabbath Observance and Sabbath and Science.
The January term grand jury in Knox County concluded after a 70 minute session reporting 16 true bills, with 14 cases investigated and four ignored. Public indictments include Alonzo Cornolus petit larceny and George Gallagher non support. Sheriff Lytle and matron praised for county jail condition. State aid sought for Fredericktown Mansfield road. 50 50 state plan. Contracts awarded for bridge plank, detour damages, piling, and gravel. Court adjourned the October term. January term opened with grand jury duty. Several probate and estate matters noted including inventories, guardians, and administrator appointments.
Merchants in Mt Vernon announce a trial change closing stores at 6 pm on Saturdays starting next week. They cite 80 percent of Saturday purchases by locals, limited country turnout, and Ohio employment laws limiting women to ten hours work. The shift aims to serve the public better and fit winter Saturday volume, with expected public adaptation despite initial objections.
Van Voorhis announced that the survey for the Utica Martinsburg pike started Tuesday by Licking county engineering. Most of the proposed improvement lies along the Knox and Licking county line. Licking county engineering agreed to conduct the survey with Assistant County Surveyor Wilbur Van Horn assisting with preliminary work.
Washington post office issues bulletin urging the public to acknowledge receipt of Christmas presents mailed through the system. It notes shipments were handled expeditiously and safely this season, aiming to ease inquiries from shippers about delivery status.
Mr and Mrs Harry Bechtel and daughter Lois spent New Year with L F Bechtel relatives. Nearby gatherings included Tam-flick surprise party for Mrs Ridenour on her birthday. Several Beal and Swank families hosted New Year events and a large kitchen shower for Benton Littday. A runoff of weddings anniversaries and funerals filled the week with many local neighbors attending.
Mt Vernon residents return from visits with relatives and hospital reports show Mrs Appington improving. A Church of Christ reception for new members featured duets solos readings and a humorous talk by Rev Wayt of Zanesville followed by refreshments. Mrs Freese visits Harvey and Crooks in Gray Wayne Kearns ill with typhoid Indians. Hoover electric srymp offered for sale on North Malvern Street Mt Vernon.
Members of Dan C. Stone Jr. post American Legion installed furniture in the new club rooms of the post in the National Bank building. Most furniture was donated by post members. The area will be ready for the regular meeting next Tuesday evening.
Judge Park B. Blair of the Kyer county common pleas court called the docket for the January term at 10 a.m. for chancery and dry cases. Chancery hearings will occupy most of January as the patit jury does not assemble until Monday, January 20.
Danville D H school is closed this week due to teacher sickness. Covington resident Mixa Veata Rice visited relatives here. Shaw grocery on the square was purchased by George Blubaugh and Harry Gaines. Numerous travels and visits noted, including Columbus, Youngstown, Newark, Akron, Pittsburgh. Danville All Stars defeated Tiverton Bear Canal 22 to 1. next game vs Thomas Tire & Rubber Co. of Millersburg. Pool parlor opened in the Senft building Buckeye City.
Last Thursday PANY spent time with Gull and Florence Bollinger. Roads are in poor condition. Zolman family from Toledo visited during holidays with Curtin relatives. Ethel Debolt and Cleo Woodward return to schools. Mrs Artie Mavis and Mrs Sherman Marshall suffered losses near Columbus. Palmyra preaching services held Sunday morning and evening. Mrs B C Debolt slowly regaining health, confined to bed. Misses Zora and Katherine oil.
Mayor Charles B Kelgigg announced Wednesday the appointment of William Hobbs as a police department member to fill Patrolman Harvey Plaber’s vacancy. Hobbs, previously with Utica, is praised for service as a fearless officer, while Harvey Fisher leaves the force for Mt. Vernon Cigar Co. as a salesman.
Philip Snider aged 86 died at his son Frank Snider's home 406 West Chestout Street at 8 46 Wednesday after a three week illness of paralysis of the bowels. He was a retired farmer who lived on a Berlin township farm until recent years. Survived by children William Snider Jennie McDonough Minnie Armeptront John Snider Frank Snider Myrle Grubaugh Emma Johnson Ida Gilbert and brothers David Snider Henry Snider. Funeral in Anankeytown church at 2 PM today with burial in Apkenytown cemetery.
WL Riley a 35 year old taxi driver of Centerbury faced Judge Soldol in municipal court Tuesday morning on a charge of operating an automobile while intoxicated after his vehicle crashed into a street car at Cleveland and Aberdeen Avenue Monday night. His companion KR. 1, Anderson of Centerbury riding with Riley, faced charges of drunkenness and will also appear Thursday.
Mr. Ray Aahcraft of Toledo visited Bladensburg from Saturday to Monday with his parents Mr and Mrs Oliver Aahcraft. Mrs Guy Taylor of Mt Vernon returned home Friday after visiting her mother Mrs Han Wolfe. Mr and Mrs Win Win Colsta enter.
A social evening honored a birthday anniversary with refined refreshments and invited guests including Mr. and Mrs. Tom Porterfield, Mr. and Mrs. George Melick, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Burleywine, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Allory, and others. New Year’s Day dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cumming drew Lon Cummings family, Win Colgin family, and more. Local residents shared visits, weekend guests, and grand jury duty assignments in Mt. Vernon area social notes.
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