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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
3
In an afternoon session, a grand jury recalled and returned two indictments. Critchfield and Owens are named in probate filings as wills are presented. Commissioners award a number of large contracts.
Grand jury recalled by Judge Blair reported for duty at 9 30 am. Two true bills returned against two persons but indictments not made public. Critchfield and Owens wills filed. executors named and bequests listed. Other common pleas actions and Knox county bridge contracts awarded with specific amounts.
Probate notices show Janes Albert named guardian of Carrie B Albert with sureties Willi M Koons A Sthiemete and 3 Ww Kear. Applications for Ellen Darling guardian and first and final account filed by Abbal Burttott executrix Emma C Stone. Marriage licenses issued Carroll Dunham Coward Ruth Eleanor Pitkin. Deeds filed include Christopher Bauer 22.32 acres Pike $1 and Berlin tracts 1877 acres $6,000. M Rice admr to George W Ridenour trustee 198 77 acres Berlin $4 856.95.
The firm's appraisers emphasize real estate knowledge and conservative valuation noting their expertise from Buckeye success. With assets of 5,000,000 and 5 percent on time deposits, they invite readers to write or call for informative booklets.
Ohio leads in maple syrup and sugar production, producing more than double all New England states. The value of Ohio’s maple products exceeds New England’s by over threefold excluding Vermont, totaling 1,009,248 dollars and representing about 15 percent of U.S. output. The northeast is famed for quality and quantity, but maples thrive across the state.
While driving along Walnut alley north of Chestnut street on Wednesday, Jay Hissong fell into a newly settled sewer pit when ground caved in. The horse sank to its shoulders and, after block and tackle from a nearby telephone pole, was rescued. Contractor Wright had laid the Walnut alley sewer line, and recent heavy rains caused the settlement. A. D. Beatty of Walhonding was in the city for business.
Community items cover a May dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Homer Cornwell and many visitors from nearby towns. Highlights include Edna Orr winning a scholarship, Maypole director Melita Hosack at Oberlin, Oberlin May Day, and annual Fredericktown High School Alumni banquet with a 7 pm start and a 200-guest turnout.additional mentions include lectures, church events, family visits, and local honors at Baldwin cottage and Belmont County trips.
Residents from Mt Vernon and nearby towns attended family gatherings and school events. A Fredericktown high school class included several graduates, while others visited relatives in Mt Vernon, Ashland, and Zanesville. A local obituary notes the death of Mrs. Sarah Lyons of N. Dy.
Mrs HH W Tuttle and Mrs Ralph Baker and daughter Ruth of Centerbury were weekend guests of J R Greer. Rev HH H Miller of St Vernon delivered the memorial address. Snow's orchestra performed. Charles Mots will move to Wooster this week. Mrs Montunter of Orrville visited Mrs I Baker. Literary Council held a picnic at Mrs E L Porier home. Fred Bartlett of Akron was a weekend guest of his father A Bartlett. Frank and Roscoe Leonard went to Akron for summer work. Steples Lubargh was buried from St Luke's parish. Mrs Willian Meters of Kenmore visited her mother Mrs Jardner. Althea Mayne spending week in Oberlin and Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Chester Workman hosted Mr and Mrs J K Greet and Mrs H W Tuttle at dinner. Arabia desk feature notes winds excavate pits two hundred feet deep.
Citizens debate Dixie highway routing at Chattanoosa testing. Ohio influence through Gov Cox and Dan Emmett cited. Mt Vernon branch favored via Indiana Louisville and Ohio while Cravens Association plans tonight meeting at YMCA to discuss letters to ex-Gov Cox and address by Dr S A Dousteds on local sanatorium relations.
A daughter was born Tuesday evening to Mr and Mrs E R Snoufter of Gembler. A daughter was born Wednesday morning at Mt Vernon hospital to Mr and Mrs Ray Scarbrough of West Vine Street. A child was born Wednesday morning to Mr and Mrs James Gibb of North Main Street.
Ohio auditor Donahey launches an audit into lawmakers pay and expenses. Probes include extra ten days pay for nonperforming service, unusually high long distance bills, and distribution of personal gifts not listed on vouchers. Investigations also target lawmakers taking home copies of the general code and the origin of pocket knives and trinkets given to members. Legislative chambers show packing activity after adjournment with 160 boxes ordered for members.
Fragmentary text notes Marin parliod and aetna Pode with studied members. It mentions shipment to the home of a legislator, but lacks clear actions, dates, or entities to confirm a news item or event.
Secretary Howard announces the Knox county fair will occur as usual in August at Lake Hiawatha park after a contract with park owners. The event will run the third week in August with over 61 percent of earnings allocated to farmers. The figure reflects U S trends, higher in wheat and cattle regions.
A vintage advertise claims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It asserts the remedy works by cleansing the blood and mucous surfaces, destroying the disease’s foundation and boosting the patient’s constitution. The ad offers one hundred dollars if the cure fails and cites testimonials from Fenesey & Co in Toledo, Ohio for constipation.
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