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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1913
Page
7
Refused to remove after a warm contested hearing before Judge Jewell, the will of Martha Beam was filed in probate. Strong entities include Martha Beam and Judge Jewell with the probate court action noted.
The last will of Martha Beam of Mt. Vernon names daughters Isabel and Clara Beam and son Frank L. Beam as beneficiaries with household goods, real estate on North Mulberry Street, and other property to be disposed of by the daughters. Clara Beam is executrix without bond. Also reported are probate filings, a final account, and several 19th century real estate transfers and a marriage license.
Mrs George Brown of Booth Harrison Street fell Friday morning while chasing chickens into a pen and dislocated her left shoulder. A physician reduced the injury. Social notices follow with gatherings and auctions in Gambier, Gambier and Mount Vernon areas.
Washington June 27 National interest mounted as President Wilson backed United States Attorney General McReynolds while delaying the California white slave prosecutions. Diggs Caminetti, Maury Diggs, and Martha and Lois Warrington, all Sacramento residents, faced federal charges after a Reno stay. Resignations and policy shifts followed as cases were ordered to proceed amid department tensions.
Miss Edna Starner returns home from Mt. Carmel for the summer while Elizabeth Rogers visits Columbus relatives. Various locals travel to attend weddings, reunions, or visit kin in Gambier, Columbus, and Indianapolis. Knox county ballots and editorial changes surface as officials consider reappointment and retirements.
Gambier residents hold a meeting at the bank to promote a new bank planned for opening about August. Fifty two shares of stock were sold. EB B McCullum of London part owner and D T Behar of the state banking department attended. A second meeting is set for Thursday July 3 at 7:30 PM at the bank building.
At last night’s City Baseball League meeting, fans anticipates a record Fourth of July crowd for a top clash between the chosen team and the Moose. The winner could face the Eagles or another city challenger for the championship as Saturday’s schedule features Riverside at 1:30, Maccabees versus K of P, 3:30, and Hiawatha at 2:30 with Moose facing Bridge. The event promises tight play and strong support.
Samuel Herrod Ward 75, of Dresden area, died at home after illness. survived by son Dr. C. L. Herrod and two daughters. burial at Union Grove Cemetery near Gambler. Ella H. Blue 64, of Gambler Street, died after several weeks of heart trouble. survived by mother M. M. Anderson and sister Englehardt. funeral at Englehardt home. Melvin Prior, 62, of Green Valley Road, died after months with tuberculosis. member of Hopewell Baptist Church. survived by wife, one son, one daughter, one brother and one sister.
A birth occurred Thursday to Mr and Mrs Harry Hill of East Pleasant Street. Mrs P J D Arcy and daughters Alice and Regina returned Friday to their home in Tiffin Ohio after visiting relatives. Grace Graham, daughter of Mrs Kate Graham near Frederickto ws, returned Friday after an operation at Mt Vernon hospital. Mr George Hooper of Erie Pa visited the city Friday.
Governor James M. Cox defended the Warnes act and warned against referendum on tax assessment reform in Ohio during a banquet at the new Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce building. Former President Taft spoke on initiative and recall, urging careful use of power. Joseph E. Davies and Olive Stogie noted in a heat related incident, with Stogie treated at home on North Main Street.
June 28 Akron Ohio reports a deadly Erfe ruin at Barberton grade crossing where Wentley Bidar, cip and pres oret Perbverton were fatally injured. They were employees of the Columbia Chemical company Baby Seale amid unclear details.
Industrial commission creation and retention of General John C. Speake as head are discussed amid local political chatter. Several residents plan travels and visits during the Fourth of July period, including Dowda to Bladensburg and the Sattlers to Indian Lake, with others moving on to Little Rock, New Castle, and Pittsburgh for family visits.
Fragmented ad style notice offers one hundred dollars reward for a cure of catarrh and mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes disjointed references to Cheney & Co Toledo and various unrelated phrases about banks and products.
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