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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
6
WMANIS is re employed for another year with an increase in salary. The article notes the superintendent’s continued efficiency and effective administration. The announcement highlights stability and renewed confidence in leadership.
Knox County commissioners approve another year for Curtin McManis as infirmary superintendent. The board of visitors praises his leadership and cites improvements at the county infirmary during his tenure.
County commissioners updated bridge plans purchasing 1200 feet of plank from W J Workman for 30 to widen bridges. They also inspected several county bridges in the western area and studied shifts in fee fund transfers totaling 12000 for various offices. A probate accounting for William McClure’s estate showed receipts and disbursements, and a sales note mentions rising finances and salary considerations for Supt McMania.
Ohio Supreme Court decision from Putnam County sinks the Smith one per cent tax law by allowing levies above 112 percent for interest and sinking fund, nullifying key provisions. Walter Stevenson urged mandamus to force a 19 1 7 mill levy. lower courts limited it to 16 mills, but the high court affirmed the higher ceiling.
Ohio state records show under half of motorists have licenses for 1913 with about 40 000 issued by last evening and 63 000 machines registered previous year. A traveling inspector will tour Ohio cities to enforce the law.
Charles Betayan sustained a severe injury at a Pennsylvania shop when his left hand slipped while tilting heavy iron. The fingertip of his index finger was crushed between the iron and floor. he received surgical treatment from a local physician.
At the January 24 stockholders meeting in Howard Ohio The Howard Savings Bank Co. elected directors Eli A Wolfe John Gardner C J Wolfe V Wolfe Geo W Hoovier J B Houck and Chas K McGugin. The board then chose Kil A Wolfe president John Gardner vice president and C P Horn cashier for the coming year.
A daughter was born Tuesday morning to Mr and Mrs George Simpkins near the Newark road south of the city. Another daughter arrived Monday evening to Mr and Mrs Homer Debate of Oak Street. A daughter was born Monday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Martin Buta of Greenerite, continuing a string of local births reported in this edition.
James Trippy of Canal Lewisville visited village stores Saturday night while unknowingly ill with smallpox. He exposed several residents before symptoms appeared, prompting a physician call and quarantine of his home. Officials warn that cloths or droplets can spread the disease and may quarantine others if cases arise.
The Knox County agricultural society has elected officers for the year: President M. Galhes, Vice President John F. Ward, Treasurer L. G. Bimapson, Secretary Howard Gates. The next county fair is set for September 20, 191%, with poultry by stamp and woolbuy on I.
George Smith died at his home on Tuesday morning after more than two months of illness. He was over 86 and survived by a brother B C Smith of Sparta and two sisters in Mt Vernon. Funeral at Liberty Chapel Thursday at 1 pm with Rev Wells officiating. Interment in Liberty Chapel cemetery.
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