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The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1920

Page

3

Jury Returns Verdict For Defendant In Knox County Case

In the Hoffstadt-Berson Co. versus Ned W. Liger case in Knox County Common Pleas Court the jury, after a day of trial, returned a verdict for the defendant at 3:50. The claim sought $250 for alleged jewelry, but the defense asserted no delivery of goods. Judge Blair excused jurors until Monday. Also noted were motions, party changes, probate appointments, an administrator's account, and several real estate transfers in Knox County.

Hoffstadt-Berson Co Gleveland Jewelers Ned W.liger Commonal Court Knox County Petit Jury Blair Edessa Carl Raymond Poorman Lucretia Poorman Velma Shaffer Common Pleas Court

Births and political filings in Knox County region

A son born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Vernon of Glona road and a daughter born Friday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Spearman south of the city. A son born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Carston Ridenour of North Liberty. C Lester of Brink Haven filed Friday afternoon with Knox county election board seeking Republican nomination for clerk of courts.

Russell Vernon Glona Road Lester Spearman Carston. Ridenour North Liberty Lester C. Lester Brink Haven Knox County Board of Election Knox County

Chamber of Commerce Opens Tag Supply and Fence Sale

The Chamber of Commerce received a shipment of tags this afternoon and is now prepared to meet tag demands. A carload of wire fence is offered at bargain prices. Mt. Vernon Farmers Exchange No. x448. Mr. James Miles, a Lockwax business visitor, was in Newark Thursday.

Chamber of Commerce Mt. Vernon

Woman Died in Philippines Cremated Body Sent Here

Relatives here today announced the death of Mrs. Alice Wright, a former resident, who died in the Philippines where she had lived for ten years. The cremated remains will be sent to this place for burial at Hour Corners cemetery.

Lock Alice Wright Philippines Hour Corners

Boy Taken to Lancaster School for Burglary Conviction

Walter Garrod, age 13, found guilty of burglarizing the Cozy Corner Candy Kitchen on West High Street, was sentenced to the boys' industrial school at Lancaster Ohio by Judge Viking. He was transported Friday morning by Juvenile Officer Patrick Purcell and Deputy Sheriff B H Lytle, the trip made by automobile.

Walter Garrod West High Street Lancaster Ohio Viking Patrick Purcell B. H. Lytle

Rockwell's car stolen in Columbus noon theft

Ford touring car owned by W. C. Rockwell of this city was stolen in Columbus about noon Thursday after he parked it during lunch. Police reported no trace of the vehicle after an investigation.

W. C. Rockwell Columbus

Flower boxes brighten storefronts in Lawler’s street display

Lawler adds flower boxes in front of his windows filled with geraniums. Green and white leafed edging draws casual attention. The display complements Hotel Curtis as rent leader and a central park plot, creating a city center scene drawing admiring visitors and locals alike.

Curtis Lawler

Officers Elected by Timon Lodge Knights of Pythias

Timon Judge No 45 Knights of Pythias elected at a regular meeting Thursday evening the following officers Chancellor Commander Thomas B Hail Vice Chancellor Herman Gunther Prelate Ralph Brock Master At Arms John Breece Master Of Work Walter C Burris Inner Guard Stephen Bell Outer Guard Glenn Sparks

Timon Knights of Ties Thomas B. Hail Herman Gunthner Ralph Brock John Breece Walter C. Burris Stephen Bell Glenn Sparks

Mayer 16 Pleased With New Position

A letter from Leroy G. Mayer former Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce secretary arrives addressed to Hoy J. Russell. Mayer praises Conneaut Ohio as a fine town full of pep and civic effort indicating expected success in his new role with the Conneaut Chamber of Commerce.

Leroy G. Mayer Mt. Vernon

Wool valued at 1000 dollars destroyed by fire

A fire at the Deste KR Be bout farm on Glenn road west of the city destroyed over 1000 dollars worth of wool stored in the upper part of a small building that caught fire from a lamp under an incubator. The shed and contents were reduced to ashes by the flames.

Deste KR Bebout Glenn Road

Mrs Melvina Glenn Claimed By Death In Pleasant Township

Mrs Melvina Glenn died Saturday at her daughter's Pleasant township home from complications of disease and old age. She was 83. Funeral services will be Monday at 1 PM at St John Church, with burial in St John Cemetery.

Melinda Evalyn Glenn Frank Barter Pleasant Township St. John’s Church St. John's Cemetery

EPMA Problems to Be Discussed at Meetings

Frobioma countering the repair needs occupies most attention of school authorities next week. Monday evening Superintendent Marriott meets the Monroe board to discuss township repairs and how to fund the work. Superintendent Thornburg travels to Milford township the same night for a similar discussion.

Marriott Monroe Thornburg Milford Township

Frost remembered as 61 years since Trost killing

Older residents recall the famous Trost killing of 61 years ago when the area faced widespread destruction. The event left corn cut and fruit destroyed, a memory shared by many Mt. Vernon residents. Also noted is Mrs. W. J. Karnes and Miss Betty Nixon traveling to Columbus to visit Karnes' mother for several days.

Ust Mt. Vernon W. J. Karnes Betty Nixon Columbus

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Ilger Hoffstadt-Berson Jewelry Company Common Pleas Court House Oregon Fike Charles Hawn George Rightmire R. C. Hammond C. D. Mitchil W. C. Purdy Hattie Hawn R. H. Hammond Oregon Fike Louise Hawn Bond E. 0 Young James H. Shrimplin Ira Jv Gault Charles B. Welsh Academia Aaron Mercer Mt. Vernon Home Building Co City Lancaster School Rockwell I, Lawler Timon Lodge Mayer Jesse R. Bebout Glen Road Melvina Glenn Sapp Bros. & CO Oldsmobile Oakland la Fever Morton West High THE Standard Oil Company Ohio Corporation the Licking Creamery Company the Licking Creamery CO Frederick Town Pamery Alexandria Creamery Coshocton
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