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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
4
The divorce case of Edith Gilmore versus Fiance J. Gilmore was heard by Judge C. Lemert in Knox County Common Pleas Court today. The proceeding featured a hotly contested hearing with 41 witnesses subpoenaed by both sides.
Morris wranwe grange members announce a rat and pests hunt with teams led by captains Tewis Hyatt and Robert Fogle. First count slated Tuesday evening January 91 at the grange hall. Members urged to send their catches, with rowing side to entertain winners when the contest closes February 20.
Mayor Kelgley received a proclamation from Governor Davx urging Ohioans to buy Ohio coal to support miners and their families, with the appeal issued Wednesday morning in the state.
Centerburg residents hosted relatives while Columbus visitors traveled for weekend gatherings. Mayor J Maul Long and Mr Ver non attended events. families from St Paul Delaware Cirerleville and Athens joined others in local homes and nearby towns over the weekend.
At Pleasant Hall school in Pike township Knox county the hot lunch program has drawn broad interest. Teacher Miss Agnes Penhorwood describes starting with limited equipment and funds, asking mothers to supply bowls and utensils, and serving eleven daily with simple, nutritious meals including soups and vegetable dishes amid community donations.
County Agent Le Mowls of Lakk Ing county will address the Howard farm bureau Friday afternoon on the Licking County Egg Slippers Rese ctation. The institute's national reach is noted and farmers in Howard and nearby areas are urged to attend. Also, a 12 volt Hoover electric sweeper is advertised for sale at Mary Street Mt. Vereen.
Samuel Lathe Nazor aged 71 longtime Danville grocer died at his home at 4 am from pneumonia after a week of illness. Survived by daughters Mrs W B Payne and Mrs W B Robinson and brothers Charles Nazor Ontario and Arthur Nazor Shelby. Funeral at 10 20 am Thursday at the M J church with Rev RH Williams. burial Workman cemetery. Services conducted by Danville Masonic lodge of which Nazor was an active member.
Mayor Keigley told The Banner that Judge Lemert’s comments in the Fisher divorce case support firing Harvey Fisher as a policeman. He says the judge’s criticism, plus testimony of knowledge about Fisher’s record, justifies resignation for Fisher and also criticizes Chief Parker for claimed ignorance and leadership lapses.
Kidward Pressel, held for beating a bill, was moved to Mansfield last night by Deputy Sheriff Walker to face a charge of obtaining goods from the city and offering them for sale. Drongel's alator paid his board in Mt. Vernon, but word arrived that the man was wanted in Mansfield. Dressel was turned over to Mansfield authorities.
Ankeny town resident Bechtol travels to North Manchester Indiana for a week of events. Milas Anna Hively of Egoin Minnesota was summoned by her father David Hively s illness and death. Rev A H Miller of Akrom and O J Workman and family join others for weekend visits. The Brethren Church lecture series continues with M Hrumbaugh of Pennsylvania scheduled to speak Saturday June 28, noted for his striking personality.
Mrs Crandall Jows shares methods to prevent poultry losses in a feature that outlines practical farming tips. The article mentions cost considerations and packaging details tied to improved crop and livestock management.
The William M. Banning warehouse at 210 West Ohio avenue was largely destroyed by a morning fire at 1 30. Neighbors saw flames from windows and alerted Marm. The front of the building 20 by 80 feet burned with contents ruined. rear portion escaped damage. Loss estimated at 3000 with 2000 on building and contents. Cause unknown may be overheated stove. Second alarm at 9 30 extinguished smoldering sacks.
Plans announced for a four fox hunt in Knox County next Saturday January 28 with boundary lines center drive and captains named. Team captains listed for North East South and West lines all blocks. Participants urged to start at 9 30 and meet January 26. lunch provided on grounds. invites extended to interested residents to join drive.
Mrs. Sarah R. Gossage aged 76 wife of William Gossage died at 10 oclock Wednesday morning at her Granville road home from heart trouble. She leaves two sisters Mrs Kata Nini ole of Wheeling West Virginia and Mrs Ee Maretlel of Mountain View West Virginia. The body will be shipped to Wheeling Thursday for funeral services and burial.
Catherine Frances Hall widow of Emanuel Hall died Monday morning at her Newark residence. Born in Gambier Knox County on March 3, 1862, she was 0 years old. Survived by Age children. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the Newark home with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
A federal bankruptcy proceeding for Knox Tire Rubber Co. schedules a cash public sale of its property. Creditors met, selecting Saturday February 26 at 1 pm at the Knox County Court House south door, with Referee Greer and Trustee Ashbaugh approving. Advertisements will run in Mt Vernon papers and trade journals.
Constable J B Sensel returned from Columbus with no prisoner Burton Slessinger to answer to a non support charge in Mt Vernon court. Slessinger is held in Columbus on a check without funds charge and seeks habeas corpus to secure release. Hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Slessinger may bond and be sent to Knox County after.
Knox county high school superintendents and principals from 10 schools will converge in Mt. Vernon on Saturday January 28 at 10 p.m. to discuss uniform high school standards. Court Superintendent J C Marriott expects countywide representation in the Knox County Savings Bank community room.
Columbus January 28 another large road project bid savings emerged in Knox and Licking counties with bids $6,000 to $33,000 under state highway estimates. Low bids include Mt Vernon road segments in Knox County with brick and bituminous macadam options, and a north Mt Vernon road in Licking County with concrete and macadam choices. Local residents are named amid community notices and social updates from Berlin and nearby areas.
The dedication of the Hiawatha school building on Sychar road will be Friday at 7 30 PM. A program of speeches and musical numbers will be given. All interested in the school are invited to attend.
Miss Grace Phillips of Mansfeld appears with her parents Mr and Mrs Maraball Phillips. James Gromsman of Columbus spent Saturday with him.
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