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The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1920

Page

5

Knox County Court Returns Verdicts and Notices

Jury returns a verdict for 288 21 in a Promissory note case N H Hunter against Walter Farmer in Knox County Common Pleas Court. Divorce suit filed by Claude Houbler against Grace Houbler cites June 24 1918 marriage and no children. Probate bond added for guardian W P Hough in Knox County. Marriage licenses issued in several pairs and real estate transfers recorded in Knox County parcels.

Common Pleas Court Knox County N. H. Hunter Va Walter Farmer Hoffstadt Vn Tiger, Kingman Mt. Gilead Ewart & Carr James A. Schaeffer Robert L. Carr Claude Houbler Grace Houbler Wiliam M. Koons Hoover-Rowlands Co Clarence Allen Spewer Poe

Miss Jane Herriman Claimed by Death

Mina Jane Herriman Merriman a former resident of Mt Vernon died Wednesday evening at relatives home in Mansfield Ohio at age 81. She was well known by many longtime residents of the city. The body will arrive in the city Saturday morning and be taken to Mound View cemetery for interment.

Mina Jane Merriman Mt. Varnen Wadnanday Masathlon Ohio Herriman Pennsylvania Mound View

Mt Vernon Shifts from Central to Eastern Time

An official notice from the Interstate Commerce Commission announces Mt. Vernon has been granted its request to switch from Central Standard Time to Eastern Time. The city has reportedly used Eastern Time for several months.

Interstate ‘Commerce Chamber of Commerce Mt. Vernon

Damage from storm topples foundations at Bowlus site

Heavy rainfall and rushing water last night toppled three near completion foundations on Coshocton avenue for Bowlus Construction Co. Deluge delays work through the week as crews cannot reach walls to brace the interior cellar.

Ts Ven,geance Bowlus Construction Co Coshocton Avenue Office of Walla Bso

Quicksand Warning Shuts Columbus Road Between City and Mt Liberty

County Surveyor Carl Van Voorhis warns travelers not to use the Columbus road as it is closed after quicksand is found on a hill south of the city. Despite barriers, some people have breached the closure. Several contractor horses nearly buried in the deep sand on Wednesday.

Carl van Voorhis Columbus Mt. Liberty

Cleveland Boys Seek Summer Farm Work in Knox County

Two East Cleveland high school boys aged 16 and 18 seek summer employment with Knox County farmers. They have farm experience and will work until returning to school next fall. They are willing to travel by train if needed. Contact Secretary Hoy J. Russell of the ML Vernon Chamber of Commerce for details.

East Cleveland Knox County Knox Hoy J. Russell ML Vernon Chamber of Commerce

Homecoming Services at Hieldan Church Begin Tonight

The June meeting and annual homecoming at the Church of Christ Bladensburg start this evening with Rev. Alison Wilcox of Cleveland delivering the sermon. Friday sessions run at 3 PM and 7 PM, continuing through Sunday with public invitations to bring baskets and enjoy coffee.

Bladensburg Jonen Church of Christ Alison Wilcox Cleveland

Community Notes and Local Socials in Ohio Town

In Lexington area news, Salvation Army drive activities are modest with tambourine used locally. Various residents including Prof Herman Bishop plan travel to Springfield and Ohio State University for study and vacation, returning with plans for the new academic year. Community members host visitors from Columbus, Akron, Detroit, Chicago, and Toledo, with church gatherings, M B Brotherhood meeting, and a Buckeye Lake picnic for the graduating class.

Lexington Salvation Army Fredericktown Lorin Marple Gun Wolz Columbus Rose Laedy Herman Springfield Murray City Ohio State University Auccasa Mra D. L. Mont New Madison W. ©. Moat Upper Sandusky H. EB M. W. Clemm M. By Brotherhood Ray Stockdale Akron C. E. Stockdale Fay Whitford Chicago Epleta Whitford Eulalia Hyatt Uhrichsville H. Hyatt Buckeye Lake William Burch Thomas Filing Barberton Alverda Flo-Burch Fred Wolford Ash‘land D. Struble James Hoss J. W. Anders Hugh, Hagerty Detroit Mich Ssa Hagerty Mise May Adams Jack Stewart Janie Alfrette Strang Mra Stewart Lillie Strang Edward Brumbaugh Dunham Col. T.T Smith J. B. Foote Mt. Vernon C, EB Stockdale Mansfeld Kilpatrick Ands L. C. Crowel Toledo HL. C. Swetland George Glosgan Charlen Gleaser Mary Elizabeth Babcock Groff Johnstown Wiliam Edwards Pittsburgh Wheeling W. Va Anna Barton Fa Hartville Highy School Asociation Ia Blackford Miss Inc. Blackford R- A Knox Hamper Willis Webb Edward Lewis

Evening Dance Enlivened School Event at Local Auditorium

The high school held a student showcase on Wednesday featuring dancing and a Ray Tucker orchestra from Mt. Ver. The program included drawing and writing exhibits, domestic science and manual training displays, and a wide range of crafted items such as hull trees bookcases and racks music cabinets lamp stands and tool chests.

Ray Tucker Mt. Ver Menytion

Hospital Transfer Noted for Mra Buckingbag

Mra Buckingbag was moved from North Cathering Street to Mercy Hospital on Thursday morning in a brief hospital news item.

North Cathering Street Mercy Hospital Commick

Wool boost for Knox county as cooperative buyers rise

Over 40 000 pounds of wool were received by the Fredericktown cooperative wool house over two days. The county wide effort gains strong support for the cooperative movement and could nearly double last year’s Knox county business. Wool grader J Jakaway of Wheeling WV will grade in Gambier today and for the rest of the week before moving to Mt Gilead early next week. He will then return to Knox county to finish grading at the Gambier cooperative elevator.

Fredericktown Knox County J. Jakaway Wheeling W. Va Gambier

Kenyon College Teams Travel for Intercollegiate Plays

The Kenyon tennis squad left for Wodeter to participate in the Obie intercollegiate tournament. The Kenyon baseball team plays Otterbein Friday at 2 15 on Kenyon field, with games expected to run through Saturday.

Kenyon College Wodeter Otterbein Kenyon

Kenyon Sophomore Oratorical Contest Friday Night

The Sophomore oratorical contest at Kenyon College occurs Friday night at Rorse Hall at 7 30. Contestants have prepared for months and the program promises strong interest and effort.

Kenyon College Rorse Hall

Big Prices for Building Lots Detain Mt Vernon Firm

Representatives of the Mt. Vernon Home Building Co. returned from a South Vernon trip where high lot prices thwarted a sale. The company plans to build some houses in the district but faces owner asking prices that hinder progress. They also made several purchases elsewhere in the city.

Mt. Vernon

Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Plans Next Wednesday

The Chamber of Commerce will run the noon luncheon next Wednesday with committee chairman William M. Coup. The organizing committee aims for an interesting program vital to city interests. The M. P. church ladies will prepare the dinner with Mrs 4 B Jones chairing their committee.

Chamber of Commerce William M. Coup M. P. Church Mra 4. B. Jones

Refuses Call to Church in Columbus Ohio

Rev. Gysan assistant pastor of First Congregational church in Columbus declines local church’s call. He has accepted a call from the South church in Columbus, disappointing the home church and its members who awaited him as pastor.

Gysan South Church City “ of Columbus Firet. Congregational

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