Speedy Knox county verdict over ten minutes in hotel suit
In Knox county common pleas court a verdict was returned for the defendant in the case of John C. Levering vs George A. Wisner and Ida P. Wisner doing business as Wisner Hotel Co. The jury retired at 4 30 and returned at 4 40 after one ballot. Suit claimed $306 for meat furnished the hotel. Defendants showed Edward C. Blocher ran the hotel lunch room and the hotel owners were not responsible for Blocher's debt. Other docket items include estate real estate sales tax allocations divorce suit by John Kelly alleging adultery and neglect, and various probate filings.
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Knox County Common Pleas Court
John C. Levering
Edward ¢. Blocher
Blocher
John Kelly
Edith Kelly
George Copeland
Samuel Vanhook
East Ohio Avenue
Frank Jupiter
B. J. Sapp
Plaintf
CC. Crider
William R. Stull
Knox County Court of Common Pleas
Riflemen Improve Scores At Indoor Range Club
The Rifle and Revolver club at the C. of C. building basement held Friday evening range work. Membership rose to seven with Ed Quidor joining as the newest member. McMillen led overall with a 196 score, while Van Horn topped the bullseye at 17 to Russell's 16. Russell and McMillen each improved, with Russell up five points from last week.
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Rifle and Revolver Club
C. of C
Society of the 190
van Horn
McMillen
Russell
Ed Quidor
Portrait of Queen Anne Dated Scratched on Small Page
A tiny portrait in the Epitivh museum shows Queen Anne’s image about hand size with multiple scratches. The engravings, when magnified, reveal the entire contents of a book carried in the queen’s hand.
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Epitivh
Queen Anne
Bingle and Wedded Badges Weaving Colonia Fashion
In Colonia districts unmarried women display distinctive badges of married status. Senoras wear Gowers on the right side of their hair while seporitas place theirs on the left, signaling their marital state through style.
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Colonia
Three Women on Ticket of Democrats in Mt Vernon
Democrats of Mt Vernon nominate three women for city offices in a bid for November election. Anna Baker will run for city treasurer, with J Murray Garber and George D Arndt as candidates for the city board of education. A Democratic rally heard brief speeches and discussed mayoral candidates as the party planned a full ticket.
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Democrats
Mt. Vernon
Cavous
Anna Baker
Peter Baker
J. Murray Garber
George D. Arndt
City Board of Education
Nid
Democratic Committee
Ferty Executive
William M. Banning
John M. Walt
P. A. Berry
W. McKee
A. J. Matthews
Itty
William H. Grossman
Matthews
Howard C. Gates
Matthew
Yor
Anna Bakler
Baker
Ward candidates listed for Mt Vernon election race
The article lists candidates across wards in Mt Vernon. West ward has no councilman selected. Second ward features John Mehaly and Mr McHale. Third ward nominates Sheriff Welter and Moaholder. Officer ward features Meg Moore. Board of education candidates include Mrs J Murray Garber and Mrs George D B Arndt TM.
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John Mehaly
McHale
Moone Jolie
Mt Vernon
Sheriff Welter
Moaholder
oFfdrib
Meg Moore
J. Murray Garber
George DB. Arndt
Board of Education
William S. Smith Claimed By Death in Missouri
William Herbert Smith, longtime Washington lawyer and senior member of the firm Smith & Myles, died after a brief illness in South Bristol, Missouri. Born in Mt Vernon Ohio, he later moved to Washington with Judge Walter H. Smith. Survived by wife, two sons in New York, two brothers, a sister, and former roles as Columbia Phonograph treasurer and Zincograph president. Funeral and interment held Friday afternoon in South Bristol.
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Mt. Vernon
William Herbert Smith
William M. Harper
William 8
Russell
East Gambier Street
Smith
South Bristol
Washington
Mt Vernon
Walter H. Smith
Avns
Smith & Myles
Columbia Phonograph Company
Zincograph Company
Pike bonds offered for sale June 25 at courthouse
In The Banner County Auditor Rinehart advertises bids for Mt. Vernon the Pike bonds totaling 84500 to be sold at noon Saturday June 25 at the county courthouse. Proceeds cover the county township and property owners share of the construction cost.
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Rinehart
Rumor Claims Mt Vernon Mayor Salary to Rise to 1500
A circulating city hall rumor says Mt Vernon plans to raise the mayor’s pay from 800 a year to 1500. The subject has been discussed by councilmen but no sponsor has emerged. any increase would affect the next mayor beginning January 1, 1922, not the present incumbent.
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Mt. Vernon
Iger
Justion
Four Bound Over To Common Pleas In Obscene Language Case
Howard Prazier Earl Parker K Iiehop and Hatph Moreland faced a magistrate for using obscene language at a social event honoring Mr and Mrs F king on May 4. All four were bound over to common pleas court with bond set, while an entertainment program featuring Morris township hall talent was announced for June 23 under the auspices of the grange.
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Howard Prazier
Earl Parker
FL K. Iiehop
Hatph Moreland
F. King
Harter
Common Pleas Court
Morris Townshiphall
Grange
What She Wanted at the Post Office
A little girl at the post office dropped a dime before the clerk and asked for the stamp that makes a letter hurry up, saying she forgot its name but mamma told her to get it. This anecdote from the Boston Transcript captures a sweet, humorous moment of a child seeking a stamp with swift delivery.
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Pont Offce
Boston Transcript
Giving Away Junk Feels Charitable in Boston Transcript
A cheeky note from the Boston Transcript urges readers to avoid discarding clutter. It suggests donating odd items to feel useful and charitable rather than wasteful.
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Boston Transcript
Mahua Tree Produces Alcohol Found in Ladle Site
An archaic report notes discovery of mahua tree material yielding alcohol in a pew source area within Ladle. Four neighboring abodes were inspected for potential alcohol production as part of a local inquiry.
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Ladle
For Sale 22 Volt Hoover Electric Sweeper
For sale an old 22 volt Hoover electric sweeper offered from No 6 South Main Street Mt Vernon.
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Hoover Electric
South Main Street
Mt. Vernon
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Common Pleas
John D. Kunkle
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Silas Woodrul
Hillier Township
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Delaware
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Silas Woodrull
R. & R. Club
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Wiliam Rhoeman
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the Licking Creamery Company
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