Burglar Threat Prompts Bloodhounds in City Case
A man entered two homes Thursday but took nothing as bloodhounds failed to find a trail. Police, led by Chief Parker, traced scents that vanished along the railroad dyke. Neighbors described the intruder as possibly a Black man or masked, with no further clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofrence Allen
Burgess Street
Jonnie Bailey
Marion Street
Allen
Parker
Dr. C. ©. Crider
Jennie Bailey
Amity High School Holds Commencement in Local Church
The Amity high school graduation exercises were held Friday evening at the M. B. church in the village. Many people were turned away due to lack of space while three graduates received diplomas. County Superintendent J. G. Marriott delivered the class address as the Dangilie orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amity High School
M. B
County Supt. of Schools
J. G. Marriott
Dangilie Orchestra
Graff Arrested on Drunkenness Charge in City
Police rounded up George Graff on Friday on a drunkenness charge after Patrolman McIlroy found him intoxicated on East Gambler Street. He appeared before Mayor Ratt on Saturday, jailed on a $6 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Graff
McWlroy
Graff
East Gambler Street
Ratt
Graf
Major Claypool Arrives in New York From Overseas Service
Major John J. Claypool, after more than a year abroad, has arrived safely in the United States. He is now at Camp Dix, New Jersey, and expects to be discharged soon, according to a telegram received by Mrs. Claypool of Mansfield Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Claypool
United States
Calvin A Lafever Dies Suddenly at 68 in Knox County
Calvin A Lafever 68, lifelong Knox county resident, was found dead in bed Friday morning at his home three miles south of Mt. Vernon on Newark road. Cause reported as heart trouble. Born July 16, 1850, he lived his life on the family farm. Survived by his wife and children Mrs Wainwright Davis, Vernon Lafever, Dwight Lafever of Akron, H Lafever of Cleveland, and Ray Lafever of this city. Funeral Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Newark road site residence, Rev Foster officiating. Interment in Mound View cemetery. No flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin A. Laever
Knox County
Mt. Vernon
Newark
Moeurt
Kis
Wainwright Davis
Vernon
Dwight Y. Lafever
Akron
Social Happenings and Visits Around Town
Cecil Bricker and his wife from Cleveland visit friends and relatives here. Mrs. Clarence McKown returns from Cleveland after a week with her brother. Mrs. John Yoakam hosts a dinner for Modi of Florida MuLanghila family Centerbury and others. An M E church reception is set for May 1 for boys from camp overseas. L. J. Shatter Velma Shaffer and G. M. Shaffer visit Columbus. Verna Shepherd visits aunt Mrs. Robert Snow near Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Bricker
Cleveland
Clarence McKown
John Yoakam
Modi
Florida
MuLanghila and
Familly
Centerbury
W. J. Buckmaster
Glenn Conkling
O. ‘Thatcher
M. E
Former resident dies in Knoxville obituary note
Word was received in the city Saturday of the death of Miss Alice E. Smith of Knoxville Tennessee. Miss Smith formerly resided in Mt. Vernon and for many years was a teacher in the public schools here. She was a sister of the late William H. Smith.
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Alice E. Smith
Knoxville
Tenn
Peirce to Speak to Knox County Ministers on League
On Monday June 2 at 9 30 a m the Y M C A ministers of Knox County will hear Dr W B Peirce president of Kenyon College address them on The League of Nations The message will cover the state of the work and the need for a strong league inviting church officials to attend and hear the address
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Peirce
Kenyon College
Knox County Ministerial Association
League of Nations
Pefrce
Sone League
Condition of Jones Remains the Same
Mr Vriend Jones remains seriously injured after an accident on Wednesday afternoon with reports stating his condition is unchanged. Doctors express guarded optimism about potential recovery as authorities investigate the incident.
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Jones
Adrift fall from tree fractures rib in Danville
A man from Danville fell from a tree yesterday morning and fractured a rib. Further details are unavailable.
Stepped on Hook Injures Boy in Danille May 61
Danille May 61 Stehard William Darbin son of Mr and Mire Darbin stepped on a sharp hook while morning and badly cut his right foot. Several sutures were required to close the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danille
Stehard
Mr. and Mire
William Darbin
Local Golfers Seek Cup as Club Plans Grow
Local golfers aim for a coveted silver trophy three feet tall as the Country Club plans to own the cup if approved. Shown Friday to members, the trophy is one of the finest displayed. A yearly Trophy Tournament would honor the winner with inscription on the cup, currently owned by Golfers Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Golfers Magazine
Lunacy Affidavit Filed In Probate Knox County
Rowland Kalb has filed a lunacy affidavit in Knox county probate court against Norman Beeman seeking quieting of title to property from the estate of Sarah Anna Culp. The case will be heard in the court of common pleas with Judge Blair presiding. Jurors report at 9 am Monday. the matter involves questions of mental competence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland
Kalb
Court of Common Pleas
Knox County
Norman Beeman
Sarah Anna Culp
Probate order commits insane woman to state hospital
In Knox County probate proceedings Guy Miller vs Rabec O H Keck of Clinton township resulted in medical exams by Dr RW Colville and Dr B FB Humbert. The woman was judged insane and the court ordered commitment to the state hospital Columbus to take place early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
Guy Miller
Rabec O H. Keck
Clinton Township
Colville
Humbert
State Hospital
Columbus
Estate orders and sales issued by Knox County probate court
Probate court of Knox County issues orders of appraisement and sale in the estates of Frances Sapp and Murry Shaffer. Be tella 8. fisher named executrix. A private sale order also issued. Saturday records show Knox County soldiers George W. Wright Henry E. Wilkinson Albert Mie Her and Cecil A. Bricker filed discharge papers in county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bowden
Marthe
Frances Sapp
City
Henry Jacoby
BO. Young
Voll
Deres
Knox County
Betella
Fisher
Murry
Shaffer
Probate Court
Peckord
George W. Wright
Henry E. Wilkinson
Allert
Mie Her
Cecil A. Bricker
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Clarence Allen
Major Claypool
New York
Calvin A. Lafever
Phest
Plage
Standard Oil Company
Danville
May
Aradfold
Aldo
Rowland D. Kulb
Columbus United
Tire Company
W. High St
E. H. Calkins
Mgr
Willys-Knight
Chevrolet
F. J. Harris
West High St
the Home Building Association Co
Via Loe
eVinider Bral Ulart Sesarts
Keres
Agaspet
Pune
al Garige
Typlight
McCormick
W. E. McCormick
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