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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1916

Page

3

Separation case and land title actions in common pleas

Divorce suit filed by Charles Atherton against Cora Atherton cites nine years of marriage and alleged adultery amid gross neglect. Cora denies, accuses Charles of adultery and carnally knowing their daughter. Temporary alimony sought, final order requested. Also listed: Torrens land title registration by Fannie May Hawk vs. Charles C. Marshall, 40.45 acres in Wayne township. application granted for Harriet Miles trust. contract let for Whit­ney bridge project. criminal docket opened with embezzlement case State of Ohio vs. E. H. Calkins. Cora H. Bebout named trustee with $2,000 bond.

Charles Atherton Cora Atherton William M. Koons Plaintiff Carnally Dhe B. E. Sapp Fannie May Hawk Charles C. Marshall Wayne Township Paul M. Ashbaugh Robert L. Carr Campbell Harriet T. Miles State of Ohio KE. H. Calkins Cora HH. Bebout Blanche M. Bebout Ben Hunter

Marriage Licence Between Moran and Miller Noted In County

Probate Judge Witking held four hearings Monday on a guardianship matter involving a young girl cared for by a city family. The record also lists deeds filed: Burton Hawking to Charles J. Weaver in Milford Township, and Walter C. Curtis to Danay Bartlett in Mt. Vernon, plus Batella Smith to HB Melondy in Clinton.

Witking Burton Hawking Charles J. Weaver Milford Township Walter C. Curtis Danay Bartlett Mt. Ver Hon Batella Smith Melondy Clinton

Prizes Be Offered for Largest Fish by Knox County Club

The Knox County Fish and Game association will offer three prizes this summer for the largest bass rock bass pickerel or catfish caught by members. Fish must be hooked in running water weighed on sealed scales in front of two members. Contest begins June first with a committee set to select prizes soon.

Knox County Fish and Game Association

Mt Vernon Country Club Golf Course Nears Completion

The Mt. Vernon Country Club grounds committee reports the golf course should be nearly complete in a few days with two tennis courts to start and the clubhouse ready for occupancy by August 1. Nonresident memberships are arriving from nearby towns and farther locales such as Philadelphia and Sharon, Pa. Tents or movable homes may be placed near the woods for summer camping. The club picnic on July 4 will feature athletic events dancing and fireworks. the course is slated to become a top in the state attracting professional match play.

Mt. Vernon Country Club Philadelphia Sharon

Booze Bust Leads to Mayor Set Fine in Bootlegging Case

Tuesday evening Chief Parker and Officer Taylor traced a possible beer outlet to W. F. Smith on Norton Street. They seized the beer, Smith posted bond for 56 dollars due to his ill child, appeared before Mayor Mitchell who set a 100 dollar fine and released him. Smith claimed to have recently moved here from Mansfeld and turned to bootlegging after losing work.

Parker Hisn Taylor W. 4. Smith Norton Street Smith Hoe Mansfeld Mitchell Guy

Declarations Filed For Local Offices

H Webster Tuttle a Republican filed for the office of auditor. Clark G Brown a Democrat filed for the office of county commissioner.

H. Webster Tuttle Office of Auditor Clark G. Brown

Campbell Named Blind School Superintendent In Ohio

Charles F. F. Campbell, internationally known, has assumed duties as superintendent of the State School for the Blind in Columbus after unanimous election by the state board. He resigns a $3,500 petition to accept a $1,500 post and continues as secretary of the Ohio commission for the blind, ex officio head of juvenile work, with a career noted for expanding services and industries for the blind across several states.

Columbus, O Charles F. F. Campbell State School For the Blind State Board of Administration E. C. Manster Ahip Ohio Commission For the Blind Campbell Edward G. Menge Dayton Campball United States Sir Francis Campbell Royal Normal College Academy of Music For London Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Massachusetts Maine New York State Commission For the Blind Magnachsetts Commission Pennsylvania Association For the Blind Pittsburgh Ohio State Commission For the Blind Ohio

Jury Awards $25 For Nose Injury In Memphis Fight

In Memphis Tennessee the jury awarded George Holland damages of 2500 dollars after a street fight in which a fellow was struck. The verdict found 1 cent damages insufficient yet granted the plaintiff substantial compensation.

Memphis Tenning George Holland Damasey

Dario Resta Wins 890M Cleesix Oven Indisnagellia Geutee

Dario Resta emerged victorious in the 890 meter Cleesix Oven event at Indisnagellia Geutee, securing top placement and marking a notable performance in the competition.

Dario Resta Wins 300 Mile Classic at Indianapolis

Italian driver Dario Resta, in Peugot number 17, won the 300 mile classic at the Speedway. He led rival by over two minutes, finishing in 3:36:10.32 at an average speed of 83.3 mph. Eighty thousand spectators watched as Resta stopped only once for tires and gas. Aitken led early before pitting, with nine other finishers in the money.

Indianapolis Mario Resta Peugot Speedway Ralph da Palma Rosta Ia Maxwell Aitken Resta Duesenberg D'Alene Mulford Sunbeam Kristians Delage Old Eld Maxwell Rickenbacher Wilcox Anderson Ostewig Haibe Crawford Johnsen Ogren Alfev

The Culprit Caught by Sheriff Big Sim in Nevada

An East Lake City man recalls deputy sheriff Big Sim of Eureka who chased down Spanish Abe a horse thief. Abe and a partner escaped from jail, and Sim pursued across the desert, finally capturing them after a long chase despite obstacles and fatigue.

Sim East Lake City Abe Big Sim Utah Big Sin Big Bim

Silverware Found in Man's Stomach After Delirium

Burgoons of Stockton believed a man swallowed two forks and a spoon during delirium. An X ray revealed the utensils in the stomach and a path from the stomach to the duodenum was created to drain an abscess. The patient faced infection risk but healing was hoped as the stomach walls remained thick and inflamed.

Blocktok Cal Witenes William Ware

War of colonels threatens Georgia

In Atlanta Georgia a flare up over the title colonel prompts debate about who may bear the rank. Editors report a flood of communications from self styled colonels urging restraint on the use of the title while real colonels and gubernatorial appointees from Civil War and Spanish American War eras are noted as longstanding possessors of the honor. The dispute signals broader tensions over recognition and tradition in Georgia society.

Atlanta Georgia

Saved Husband’s Life by Timely Return

Mrs John Burton of near Omer raced home with a physician when told her husband Burton had swallowed concentrated lye after beating her daily. She had planned to arrest him in Daysboro Dagaboro but met a neighbor’s call that he was dying, and she arrived in time to save him.

Daysboro Derw John Burton Near Omer Burton Dagaboro

Dairymen Attendance Program At Knox County Luncheon

Knox county chamber of commerce invites 165 dairy men to a luncheon attended by Hon. John Cunningham of Gambier with topics trading breeding diseases and dairy conditions. Attendance plans include rotating representatives and by law changes to boost turnout while noting summer work for fifty local children.

Chamber of Commerce Knox County Invita Leopold John Cunningham Gambier Leroy Mayer George Jones Robert E. Hess Mr. Mayer H. M. Zulandt A. J. Darrah McCrackin

Memorial services and parade honor fallen soldiers

On May 1 the Grand Army of the Republic and Rebekah lodge joined in memorial rites. A parade formed at the lodge hall and moved to the cemetery. Veterans rode in autos, with two young Indies as the Goddess of Liberty. Firing squad saluted at the graves and flowers were laid. Mrs. McWilliam a read poem They Are Going One by One. Rev G Rector Dye delivered the memorial address at the M and church. A pantomime The Blue and the Gray and Brandon mixed quartet provided music.

Rebekah Indgea Sehool G. Rector Dye Mt Vernon Brandon

Parker Promoted From Pine Ridge to Pima Arizona

Ray Parker of Mt. Vernon has been promoted and transferred from a government reservation at Pine Ridge 8. D. to Pima Arizona. He leaves Wednesday and will receive a sub Mantril salary increase.

Ray Parker Mt. Vernon Pine Ridge 8. D Pima Ariz

Dinner at the Hotel Curtis Hosts Eight Guests

Mrs Olive M Eagleston entertained a party of eight with a dinner at the Hotel Curtis Monday evening. A college monthly needs a foxen and the high school annual forty, reflecting light local notes on small social happenings.

Olive M. Eagleston Curtis

Court Upholds Mule Kick Case in Frankfort

Kentucky Court of Appeals reverses a verdict awarding Pratt damages against Consolidated Coal, ruling that the mule’s kicking was justifiable. Testimony shows Pratt, a company employee, struck the animal while it stood, the court noting the mule would have acted naturally and prevented harm to itself.

Licking Kentucky Frankfort Court of Appeals J. M. Pratt Consolidated Coal Company Pratt Con Piny

Jail Intrigue in Ballston Shocks Courtroom

In Ballston, jail authorities heard a chaotic tale as suspect Peter Burton sought release, offering securities while James Hette hid a surprising fire incident. The accused claimed fear of robbery if kept jailed, arguing for leniency as the court considered bail and possible sentences.

Ballston James Hette Peter ‘Urton Wate Koeping Uke Tecrn Turtoe Groat

Presbyterians Welcome Rev McCloud to Preach Sunday

Rev McCloud of Warsaw will preach next Sunday afternoon at two thirty o'clock at Presbyterian church. Mr and Mrs George Warman of Mt Vernon visited relatives. Mr and Mrs Noble Baughman left for Newark to housekeeping. Winnifred Colgin and family visited Thomas Hall. Dean Norris stayed with grandparents. Mrs S E Rine spent week with daughter Clara Hara. Mrs Kien Hose visited Frank Cochran. Rev Saylor of Martinsburg spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Berry.

McCloud Warsaw Presbyterian Church George Warman Mt. Vernon Noble Baughman Newark Winnifred Colgin Thomas Hall Dean Norris Stunday 5. E. Rine Clara Hara Kien Hose Frank Cochran Saylor Martinabure Tool John Berry

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