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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
6
In the annual report the commissioners outline multiple contracts and note a number of staff seeking United States citizenship. The document reflects ongoing administrative actions and civic procedures.
County Recorder B R Parker released his annual report covering July 1 1912 to July 1 1913 detailing deeds recorded 1123 with entries for probate court certificates, town and farm lots, and acres involved. Mortgages total 587 with various town and farm classifications and associated values. naturalization petitions were filed and awaiting hearing. county bids awarded for bridge work. tax collection noted as improving.
George E. Thayer was appointed executor of the Anale and Brocher estate with a bond of 200 dollars. No appraisement was mentioned in the filing, and the appearance at his home near the city was expected.
Secretary of State receives letters from signers asking to have their signatures removed after alleging deception. Edward L. Parker of Mt Vernon notes the issue during Monday discussion, as frauds in the referendum question are now exposed.
Robert Bowers of 531 East Gambier street was arrested in Columbus on a grand larceny charge over the theft of Miss Minnie O Hart’s trunk from the Pennsylvania station platform. Chief Clements recovered most items, then brought Bowers to Mt. Vernon for arraignment.
Paul Seibold son of Mr and Mrs F red Seibold of this city sustains a serious arm injury at the Pittburgh Plate Glass Factory when a glass roller bursts. Fragments severed three tendons and caused heavy blood loss. he was rushed to a doctor for surgical care and remains in serious condition. Also an advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach troubles with a testimonial from Mrs. Steng of Plainsfold New Jersey.
Date outlines for Mt Vernon nomination filings with Knox County elections board. Primary on September 2 requires petitions by August 2. Townships use petition nominations with 60 days before November general election. Partisan ballots in Mt Vernon need 2 percent of party city vote. township ballots are non partisan. Candidates in townships must obtain 26 petition signatures.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co. settled for 4000 dollars with the estate of Harry C. Bortles after a wreck near Dreaden on December 4. G W Bortles sought full settlement in probate court, noting Bortles died instantly under a pile of scrap iron when two trains collided. The case was heard in Coshocton county for convenience since the railroad's attorney resides there.
In Columbus on July 22 an error was discovered in the child labor law concerning employment of girls under 18. The statute intended to allow girls between sixteen and eighteen to work with educational certificates.
Mt Vernon Homing Pigeon club sent birds from Grownfeld to the city on Sunday July 20 a 211 mile course. Liberation at 4 25 am produced a 12 50 pm loft arrival by Louis Boucher in 4 hours 26 minutes.
Mrs. G. B. Burkhalter of Columbus, a Curtin Hotel guest, fell ill early Tuesday. Dr. W. L. Fisher attended, and she was moved to Mt. Vernon Medical and Surgical Sanitarium for treatment.
Mrs. Luelinda Ford aged 83 died Friday night at her Fresno home after a 24 hour illness. She was laid to rest Sunday in Amity church cemetery. Thursday she became suddenly ill and was unconscious, later dying after medical aid was summoned. No close relatives are known besides a few distant relatives.
One hundred two members of Sidney Moore Council No 4 Royal and Select Masters and visitors from Marion Mansfeld Ottawa Fremont Mt Vernon and Zanesville attended in the third annual reunion. Afternoon work saw nine candidates receive the Royal and Select Masters degree while evening sessions conferred the Super-Excellent degree on 21 candidates. Illustrious Grand Master L P Schaus of Mt Vernon attended as special guest. Between sessions attendees enjoyed dinner at St Johns Lutheran Church.
Local notices list residents traveling for visits and business, with several residents of Mt. Vernon and Gambier noted. Names include Adolph Wachner, Ads Blythe, Harry Ewing, A J Rows, Emma Gardner, Horton, Ethel McGusin, A B Parsons, Edward L. Parker, Mina Wise, A W Salisbury, L W Armentrout, J B Waight, and others. The piece also mentions banking liquidations at Gambler Bank and a city event plan for Riverside park on August 11.
Causes of stomach trouble include sedentary habits lack of outdoor exercise insufficient mastication constipation worry anxiety overeating and eating or drinking inappropriately. Correct habits and take Chamberlains Tablets and you will soon be well. For sale by all dealers.
A peace warrant was sworn out before Justice George Harter by Mrs. Grant Willison against Charles Lape and his wife Nellie Lape. Both defendants posted $100 bond for their appearance at a Saturday hearing. Also noted is W D Magli of Whitemound Wis purchasing a stock of Chamberlains medicines and praising their value after illness.
Los Angeles July 24 George H Bixby millionaire banker of Long Beach is charged with contributing to the delinquency of two girls. He is indicted after a raid on the Jonquil apartment house tied to a white slave ring serving men of wealth and prominence in the area.
Avon was born Sunday to Mr Arthur Graham and Mrs Hast Vine street, with the couple residing on Hast Vine street.
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