Addresses at Citizens Association meeting announce two key talks
At the Citizens Association meeting in Mt Vernon Dr. H. H. Douglass will discuss the relation of the Ohio State Sanatorium to Mt Vernon with Dr. F. G. Larimore introducing. Judge F. O. Levering will address Good Roads progress in Knox County and summer construction plans.
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Citizens’ Association
Association
Douglass
Ohio State
Mt. Vernon
FG. Larimore
State Missionary Convention Set for Nelsonville Choice
Mr W F Sefton announced by telegram that Vernon was chosen as the site for the 1916 state missionary convention of the Churches of Christ of Ohio, to be held in this city as advised from Nelsonville Friday.
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W. 4. Sefton
Nelsonville
Vernon
of the Churches of Christ of Ohio
Forbing Tier Wedding Seeks Home in Brink Haven
Guy J. Forbing of Brink Haven formerly Mt. Vernon wed Miss Alice Rita Tier of Akron on May 26 in Akron. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Tier, visited here last winter with Miss Maude McCreary. After the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Brink Haven after July. Officer McHroy testified in a Millersburg case. Paton was arrested here on arson charges. attorneys Stillwell and Clutter defend him.
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Forbing-Tier
Guy J. Forbing
Brink Haven
Mt. Vernon
Alice Rita Tier
Akron
Frank M. Tier
Maude McCreary
West Vine Street
Robert L. McHlroy
Millersburg
Ohiowa
C. J. Paton
Paton
Lor ©. Stillwell
Jay B. Clutter
French Reservist's Lamentable Foot Journey From Wellington to Paris
A French naval reservist, stranded in Wellington on May 28, walked 16 250 miles to return to Paris after losing money and pride. He endured hunger and cold, sought police help, and was finally given clothes and shelter before boarding a ship to France.
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Wellington
New Zealand
de Lomadiately
Paris
France
Boxing and sports notes from distant meets and travels
The piece lists upcoming bouts and travels including Twin Sullivan’s comeback attempt against Ell, boxing prospects in New York with Australian opponent, and stars like Murray Watson Hands heading to Australia. It notes rifle, tennis events at Chevy Chase, and a Canadian officer Hart McHarg famed as a world champion. It also hints at a New York referees association and football meetings ahead of bicycle team selections.
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Dack
Sullivan
Collell
New York
Hilly Murray
Red Watson
Joe Hands
Australia
Montread
Toronto
Chevy Chase
Hart McHarg
Vancouver
France
Aoonor
Football Association
Rise
Saefern
Sports meet opens in Chicago with varied events
A seven day program begins in Chicago under the Sportsmen's club of America featuring track and field, baseball, soccer, tennis, archery, fencing, shooting, boxing and wrestling. A regatta is set for today and Tuesday. Solicitor H W Koons told the state industrial commission on Columbus Day that bonds for a new city schoolhouse would be taken. P S Kelser had presented the proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sportsmen's Club of America
Siace
H. W. Koons
State Industral Commission
Columbus
P. 8. Kelser
Local residents travel to Columbus and nearby towns weekly
SHORT LOCALS 4M lists many residents and relatives visiting Columbus, Newark, Dublin, and other towns. The item notes multiple families and individuals, including Hildreth of Fredericktown and Darnels of Tiffin, visiting for holidays, events, and family matters. It mentions university events, Decoration Day, and a funeral.
Italians Seize Important Peak In Eastern Front Advance
Italian forces push forty mile front from Caporeto to the coast near Monfalcone within twenty-two miles of Trieste. They report gains in Tyrol and Tyrolean passes, capturing Monta Altissimo and advancing toward the rail line from Riva to Rovereto. Austrian forts and lines challenge progress but Italian artillery supports landings near Rhodes and Bedrum in the Aegean.
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Rome
Garia
Gulf of Trieste
Ad- Valce
Caporeiy
Denk
Monfalcone
Trieste
Tyrol
Chieve River
Lakeld
Lake
Lake Garda
Tonole Pass
Astago
Towirt
Val Suzana
Mtalla Ginbosts
Lke
Monté Baldo
Monta Altissimo
Riva
Arco
Roverto
Trent
Adige
Val Agno
Trentino
Carinthia
Valian
Gortitz
Gradisca
Nabresina
Rhodes
Asia Minor
Bedrum
Gulf of Kos
Turkey
Asfe Minor
French Hold Their Own Under Heavy German Attacks
Paris reports seven German assaults near d Angres repulsed as French forces maintain ground. British operations push toward La Tassen while Austro Italian submarine actions disrupt Mediterranean waters. A German torpedo attack sinks a British freighter off Devon. crew casualties reported.
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Paris
d'Angres
Hitspolit
Vermann
la Tassen
Worcester Scientist Outlines Ideal Wife by Tape
A Worcester based scientist, Dr. Max Hatt, announces a method to find a perfect wife by measurements and traits. He lists a prospective wife as five feet three to six feet tall, 11 to 146 pounds, tactful, cheerful, sympathetic, ambitious with a soprano voice, aiming to please Governor Waxd.
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Worcester
Dactarer
Boston
CIA
Li Max Hatt
Clark
Battiie
Hotler
Maxenchuselle
Webb
Garrison Pushes Camp Plans for Military Student Instruction
Secretary of War Garrison seeks new funding from Congress after Comptroller Downey rejects using government funds for regular officers and troops at student camps. A reconsideration is requested, with possible legislation to authorize appropriations.
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Garrison
Congress
Washinton
Treasury
Downey
Germans Continue To Buy American Horses In Wartime
Lincoln reports show German buyers active in the American horse market as war demands pull imports from Europe. Traders bid on 25 000 head shipments for the German government while inspection rules tighten and many horses are rejected or redirected to Europe through government agents.
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Lincoln
Nebo
Europe
West
Themine Wien
Beglum
Prance
America
Linccoln
Normandy
New York
Animas
Northwest
Spectrators
Juimgls
Tailor Defends Home as Burglary Occurs Near Baby
In Scottdale Pennsylvania a burglar entered a home while a baby slept. Tailor Maryle Welks sat on a stairwell and watered the intruder by a transom watch as the man rifled a dining room. Mrs Welks later assisted in restraining the burglar until police arrived.
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Scottdale
Mrayle Welks
Wels
Pan American Envoys Tour Schedule Unveiled
Washington May 1 The Pan American Financial Conference concludes with a government arranged tour of eastern and midwestern cities. Stops include Baltimore Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago Detroit Buffalo Niagara Falls Schenectady and Boston with meetings by New York commercial bodies.
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Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Schenectady
Hoston
New York
We All-American Financial Congress
Kentucky Handicap Run At Louisville Today
The Kentucky Handicap is run this afternoon at Louisville’s Keeneland or a noted track, drawing top Kentucky sprinters such as Short Grass Borrow Lake McLule and Roamer. Payne Whitney brings guests by private car as a large crowd gathers for the $15 006 race rated among turf classics. The course is a mile and a quarter with moderate conditions.
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Louisville
Luugins
Kentucky
Borrow
Lake McLule
Payne Whitney
Ares
Ken Weky Darby
Oldest Bowling Clubs Meet On Alleys In Louisville
The two oldest American bowling clubs, the Falla City club of Louisville and the Kogel club of Cincinnati, were to contest in Louisville. The Falla City club organized 29 years ago and has met every Saturday since. Mrs. Gary McWilliams of Mt Gilead, 872 years old in the Howlers club, arrived as weekend guest of the Coxes.
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Louisville
America
Falla City Club
Kogel Club
Cincinnati
Howlers
Gary McWilliams
Mt Gilead
Chris Cox
George Warman
Gladensburg
C. H. Muurk
Granville Road
Newcomerstown
Sheriff's Sale of Knox County Lands in Mount Vernon
A Knox County Ohio sheriff sale announces foreclosure on property described as parts of lots 5 and 6 in the fourth quarter of the seventh township. The sale at the courthouse door in Mount Vernon runs between 1 and 3 pm, with cash terms and a stated appraised value of 44,437 pounds. Estate chain includes John Jaycox and Elizabeth Rogers lineage, with water privileges and mill race rights noted.
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John H. Harner
Knox Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Knox County
Ohio
Court House
Mount Vernon
County of
Knox
Illbert
Elise Leer
John Jaycox
James
Metros
Witc
George Smithisler
John FE. Mwissell
Elizabeth Rogers
M. Woolison
Moore, Sperry and
jMorneys
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Renkie
Democrgy
Obie
Citizania
Danville
Mra
Hildreth
Fredericktown
Clifford Voty
Daugister
Ruth
Ara
Helen Darnels
Tiffin
Arademiln
Harry J. Supley
East Gambler Street
Kerr
J. B. Kerr
Thie
Verna Haleey
John Wolle
Hladenebaie
G. Taylor
Nowele
Folmeseitle
G. V. Meliroom
North Mulberry Street
Bryant Kinney
Robinson
Alex Kinney
Brink Thiven
J. Fish
Chilecago
Milex J. Fleh
Ralph Cleeh
Frank Claypool
Victor A. Dehes
Dd. Phifer
Mleasant Street
George A. Wintermute
Dayton
Oho State University
Leland Cureetl
Collumbus
Jamies Parker
North Bradlock Street
Centerlure
Mnortie
Blner Reynol
Jennie Atherton
State School For the
G. M. Loree
Marshall
Illinois
B. M. Tilton
Jelloway
Mary McManus
South Jackson Street
George W McNabb
East Vine Street
Millwood
Meonra
Mre
Jelien Bibwide
Teks Bier Atrest
Mr. Uebterpan
Teuder
Clavelind Beeset
Thie Overland
Cunpeny
Garda
Venice
Nodsiiaye
Renkeln
London
Falmouth
Cainty
Devon
Ima Sa
Pele & Co
Reo Motor Car
E. R. Beeman
E. Vine Street
Black
MT. Vernon, Ohio
Sheriff's Sale
John M. Hamilton
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