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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1913
Page
3
The petition alleges cruelty as grounds for divorce and names the plaintiff seeking relief. The new deputy sheriff has relocated to Mt. Vernon as part of related court proceedings.
The Knox county Court of Common Pleas records a divorce filing by Howenna Bell against Scot A. Bell citing cruelty and abuse after a marriage on March 6 1010 with no children. The suit seeks divorce while noting changes in local offices and probate actions including Sperry will and Banning estate developments.
James Bimpnon named executrix Clare Bedell Mt Vernon for Barah Bedell no bond no appraisement. Robert L Carr appointed administrator Angeline Culp bond 2600 with Carr Blair Schastler sureties. First Partiat W H Jones administrator Jamon Jones files first partial account 475.96 received 241.71 paid 134.24 balance. Augustus Yauger trustee Nora Hookway files second partial 500 received 500 paid. Second partial filed by Yauger trustee Clara Gail shows 600 received 600 paid. Guardian Ewing died. Rosia Allom account shows 1620.23 received paid same. Deeds Filed include Tousley to Benjamin Ferguson part lot 102 Mound View 10 dollars and Ora Fuller to F W Owen 158 notes in Wayne 8000 dollars.
Four residents of Buckeye City Knox county took the civil service examination in Mt Vernon Saturday for the Buckeye City postmaster vacancy caused by the postmaster’s resignation. This fourth class office marks the first county test since the new civil service rule. The exam was conducted at the Mt Vernon residence by the local civil service commission.
Anta A. Scharer files for divorce in Knox county probate court against Herman A. Scharer. Married Sept 7 1910 at North Liberty Knox county. One child, Herman Dwight Scharer seven months old. She alleges extreme cruelty incl abusive drinking and threats of bodily harm. he allegedly struck her about once weekly. he demanded she leave the home on many occasions. Mansfield News.
Modern Woodmen of America prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary with celebrations planned by local camps nationwide. The order began January 5 1883 in Clinton Town with a small group and has grown to over 1 million members across nearly all states and four western Canadian provinces. Over its 30 year history it has paid out about 116 million in benefits.
Major Charles B. Hatch of the United States Marine Corps travels from New York aboard a transatlantic liner to observe British military discipline. He is in charge of naval disciplinary barracks at Port Royal G C and aims to study detention and discipline methods used by the British army and navy, especially the system at Aldershot barracks.
The article emphasizes sweeping reforms redefining legal practice through abbreviating bills of exceptions. It notes the radical shift affecting judges and attorneys, signaling streamlined proceedings and altered precedent. The piece stresses the significance for courts and the implications for case documentation and appeals.
Judges in the circuit adopt a new rule to abbreviate bills of exceptions, boiling down testimony to essential parts to speed appeals and cut costs. Most judges attended, with 24 circuits and 13 present. Lawyers oppose the change, which follows U. S. Supreme Court practice.
A dated financial blurb notes 6 per cent interest on time deposits and lists asset statements from 1896 to 1909 with varied amounts. It mentions dividend stability and advertises mail deposits to The Canterbury Building and Loan Association. It also cites The Stage Society of New York presenting The Tragedy of Nan by John Mune field in America, a London literary and dramatic fashion nod.
The Festival Association of Mt Vernon plans a charity performance of Handel Messiah in the Presbyterian Church on a Wednesday night. A 100 voice chorus, drawn from the city’s best singers, will present the oratorio as the start of an awakening to enrich life through music. The article extols Mt Vernon as an ideal, clean city with healthful surroundings, and calls for public support to bring culture and intellectual stimulus to all citizens.
A daughter was born Friday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Maggia Miller of Mowert Banner Wantage Pay.
A contributor to the Ladies' Home Journal recalls becoming the sole supporter for her mother and sister in a small town. She describes paying off a $2,000 cot tame via a building and loan, buying stock, paying $1150 yearly for insurance, and budgeting $191.50 for dues, leaving $588.50 for other expenses. They cook simply, garden, raise chickens, and cut grocery costs to $17 weekly, while housing costs drop with a combined living space and single stove. They plan six years to finish payments and value their rose garden and vegetable plot as incentive.
In inclement weather the allyer medal contest proceeded with well rendered recitations. The judges evaluated for superiority and awarded the silver medal to Miss Ruth Vail. Rev J A Long, Mr C R Tiebout, and Miss Ne Williams served as judges.
Pleasant Grange has elected the following officers W Master C V Purdy Overseer J T Smith Lecturer John Cunningham Secretary T P Barber Stewart J M Alrey Assistant Steward Howard Steinmere Chaplain Harry Holmes Treasurer D B Kerr Gate Keeper Clyde Purdy Ceres Mrs Purdy Pomons Mrs Barber Flora Mrs Bone Lady Rest Stewart Rebecca Cunningham Pianist Mrs Lena Cunningham
Representative William W. Wedemeyer of Michigan’s Second District leapt from the Panama liner Panama and died by his own hand while reportedly unstable. News reached Washington from the War Department. Wedemeyer had returned to Panama after defeat, his colleagues recalling hallucinations and violent outbursts as he brooded over political losses and blamed Taft and Roosevelt.
Columbus Ohio June 4 Representative Charl Swain Democratic caucus nominee for speaker announced the house committees would not be handed down by the chair until Wednesday at the earliest. They may even be held until the following week. The governor elect plans to transmit his restorative program within 48 hours after inauguration. Dwight afever visited Columbia Saturday. Mrs James Hartupee Newark spent Friday with Mr and Mrs W Fry.
Columbus January 4 Carl Schulteon of Butler County arrived to tell the facts of the case connected with the killing of John Hardesty. He carried his own agent papers and refused a suspended sentence in exchange for full disclosure.
Harry Schlecht superintendent of the East Side Pro Wective association and a prospective witness before the aldermanic committee was found on the floor after an alleged blow from a blackjack. He said books he planned to use as evidence on police graft from East Side peddlers were stolen. Silas Parr and Edward Ly Parker attended a board meeting of the Ohio Shoe Dealers Insurance company in Coshocton Friday.
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