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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
7
A packed docket at the Court of Common Pleas featured one case tried to a jury while several others were settled. Lamar was remanded to Gio to serve time on Saturday.
The Thursday session of the court featured many cases: Belle trial, Brierry Co. vs. Willie Was verdict for defendant, Ohio Overall Co. vs Greer Brothers settled, South Side Trust Co. vs Chappelear settled, Purdy vs Moore executor settled, Lauderbaugh vs Dartlett continued, and Bechtel vs Ewing tried Friday. A stock of chancery assignments runs June 23 to July 1 with numerous motions and docket entries listed. Also noted: omit penalties and sentences, and inventory filings in probate show assets totaling 14126.66.
Partial OCR item lists college names and scrambled names and numbers. It appears to reference transfers or enrollments at institutions such as Binion and Ramiel Cob, with several numeric codes like 9200 and 2050, but readable facts are limited. The piece resembles a directory or filing snippet rather than a complete report.
The Knox County WCTU held a Flower Mission day at the county infirmary on Thursday with 150 Nappy men and women attending. After a dinner for inmates, a program of songs, recitations, and readings followed, featuring local unions and speakers. Mr and Mrs McManis received praise for hosting, and coffee was served. rain did not dampen spirits as attendees returned home.
W H Ralston of this city has secured a contract to construct a sewer in Bellefontaine, valued at 2500 dollars.
Virgil McCullough, son of Mr and Mrs Hanna McCullough of Millwood, sustained a severe injury when the grass knife blade ripped while he tried to trim a tuft in his front yard. The left index finger was nearly severed. Dr Putnam of Howard attended promptly, and William W Broemates arrived in town from a southern trip for Northwestern Elevator & Till company business.
The AMPLY group in Mt Vernon has repaid in full for a season ticket to the Lake Wiawa assembly, signaling strong local support and community involvement in the upcoming civic initiative.
The Hiawatha assembly unveils a varied program with musical acts, lectures by notable men, and a seen ticket plan to attract up to 2 000 attendees. Vernon figures and a humorous entertainer promise strong townwide appeal, while Bible lectures and Sunday school work are highlighted as key features of the park season.
Mt Vernon public schools report May figures led by total enrollment 1680 in effect with 4452 monthly attendance and 178 average daily absence including 98 percent attendance and regularity. Building totals show High School 306 Central 171 Davis 160 Fourth Ward 836 Third Ward 323 Second Ward 52 First Ward 524. Several teachers reported no tardiness including Mrs Eggleston Milas Stader Miss Plaute Miss Wilda Clark Mike Lucy Wing Miss Skeely and Miss Garber. There were 46 tardiness cases in the high schools for the month.
Theodore Selders, 40, of Millwood, suffered severe injuries when caught in shafting at the Zuck grist mill in Butler Township. He was initially believed dead but lingered at his home and later died, his clothes torn and flesh mutilated. The accident occurred around 11 o clock in the morning. Selders was employed by the mill owned by Mra M. L. Seldon. His brother Jowls and George Walter were in the area when the incident happened. The scene suggested a fatality, though recovery was initially considered possible.
Paul Langpenor of Marion and Hilery McClelland of Philadelphia Ind waived indictment readings and pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Judge Nicholas. Bonds set at 1000 each, with Davis not indicted and Ransom posting bond for September term. Trials likely postponed until September.
Mrs. P. S. Kelser hosted Miss Hanna Coley on North Gay Street, an evening of music and conversation with refreshments. The event moved from Hiawatha park due to weather. Martinsburg board and high school seniors were guests of honor at another home gathering, and several locals planned distant travels including Belgium and Oregon.
Notes describe oil drilling activity around Newark and surrounding townships. Wells drilled or planned on the Nelnot Meyers farm in Lock, the Chariton Hell area east of Highwater, and near Appleton for Ohio Pus Co. Several locations are noted, including the Binney farm, Hurry neighborhood, and Ken Weaver area. The Vice Gas, Oil and Mining Co. reports additional wells underway with hopes of discovering productive pay zones in Hard streaks southward from Weaver and Adrian.
Short locals note several Friday afternoon events in Danville with visitors from Chesterville Mt Vernon and Brandon. The Kenyon baseball team travelled to Granville to face Denison, while Danville and Mt Vernon youths attended gatherings and weddings. The West Lafayette college president visited Mt Vernon as the local high school baseball game ended Danville defeated Mt Vernon 10 0 and other residents traveled to Newark and Genoa City for family and business matters.
Public sale at the door of the court house in Mt Vernon Knox county on Saturday July 9 1910 between 10am and 2pm. Property in Wayne township Knox county Ohio known as Noona Fouts addition to the Wilhigwe of Predecidtowt in the war county and state described on plat recorded May 14 1914 plat book No 4 page MS and subjoined. Cash term. Sheriff executes sale for plaintiff.
Misses Bertha and Della Clark of East High travel Friday evening to Coffeyville Kansas to spend several weeks with relatives. Howard Ten No hi Kalette of the Michaboos will hold memorial services Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Disciple church at that place. The Rev J M Holton pastor of the church will prewer the sermon.
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