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The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1920

Page

5

Kirk Will 15 Found and Filed Monday Probate

The late Default B Kirk's will was found Saturday and filed Monday, giving the estate to four children with two executors named Robert C Kirk and Ben Ames. It disqualifies Saturday's administrators, allows sale of real estate, and cancels any advances to children. the decedent signed the will December 26, 1905 in the presence of W H Turner and John G Jennings.

B. Kirk Robert C. Kirk Ben Ames W. H. Turner John G. Jennings

Big Bladensburg Homecoming Draws Large Crowd

On June 7 Bladensburg hosted one of its largest homecoming services at the Bladensburg Church of Christ. Elder George Musson preached in the morning, Rev J R Keeling and Elder Alanson Wilcox spoke in the afternoon, and Musson concluded with Jeans Seventy two Hours in the Grave. A basket dinner and coffee were served as hundreds attended throughout the day.

Bladensburg

Two filed papers for Knox County commissioner nomination

Joseph McMillan a Republican and Curtis McMannis a Democrat have filed with the Knox County board of elections for the nomination for county commissioner subject to voters at the August primary in the county.

Joseph McMillan Curtis McMannis Knox County Board of Elections

Birth announced for Harold Leslie and a daughter

Mr and Mrs Leslie BE Bone of Cleveland formerly of Frederick announce the birth of a son Harold Leslie born June 3 A daughter was born Sunday at Mercy hospital to Mr and Mrs Warner Union of East Ohio Avenue

Leslie Be, Bone Cleveland Fredericktown Harold Leslie Mercy Hospital Warner Union East Ohio Avenue

Devin Named President of New Knox National Bank

The New Knox National Bank directors elected Henry C. Devin as president to succeed the late D.B. Kirk. Devin had been vice president for years, with Charles F. Colville as vice president and Walter J. Sperry named a director to fill Kirk’s unexpired term.

H.C. Devin Knox National C. F. Colville Walter J. Sperry Knox Naional Bank Henry C. Devin Default B. Kirk Devin Charles F. Colville Kirk

Metcalf Injured as Taxicab Flips Over Large Culvert

George Metcalf a Mount Vernon taxi driver and five passengers narrowly escaped death when their coupe toppled over a culvert near Homer around 11 PM He suffered serious head injuries and unconsciousness while the others escaped with lesser hurts He was taken to Mount Vernon hospital where condition was improving by nightfall

George Metcalf Mount Vernon Homer Metcalf Mount Vernon Hospital

Auto Struck Pole Herts Harold Shafer in Sparta

Harold Shafer of Sparta Ohio received a bat cut across the chest and several bruises when his touring car struck a telephone pole on Sparta main street at 10 30 PM. The car was badly damaged and Miller O Bryans ambulance from Vernon transported him home for medical care.

Harold Shafer Sparta Ohio Miller & O'Bryan Vernon Mr. Shafer

Fire Catches Roof Of Koons Home At 102 Coshocton Ave

Fire reported around 9 30 Sunday morning at the William M Koons residence 102 Coshocton avenue struck by a rusted stove pipe in the roof. Firemen arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze with little damage.

William M. Koons Coshocton Avenue Ones Chim

John Vance Dies in Wayne Township Veteran Civil War Soldier

John Vance a Civil War veteran died at 1 45 am Monday at his home in Wayne township from complications after illness He was 81 years old Survived by children C B Vance Columbus J A Vance Columbus Mrs James Burson Wayne township Mrs W J Parker Liberty township James Vance San Francisco two sisters and a brother Mrs Margaret Martin Cincinnati Mrs Fannie Winter Grand View Mo W B Vance Cambridge Ohio Funeral services will be at Green Valley church Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Black Burial in the church cemetery

John Vance Wayne Township Vance C. BH. Vance Columbus J. A. Vance James Burson W. J. Parker Liberty Township James Vance San Francisco Alvo Margaret Martin Cincinnati Fannie Winter Mate Grand View W. B. Vance Cambridge Ohio Green Valley Rev. Black

Progress on Knox county road improvements advances

County Surveyor Carl Van Voorhis reports notable progress this week on Knox county roads. Bangs Mt Liberty pike grading continues while Alica Mt Vernon pike sees concrete and brickwork. Amity on Wooster road, Centerbury Croton pike grading, and Danville Howard pike sections advance. Utica Martinsburg pike idle. limestone fill worsens motorist travel.

Knox County Carl van Voorhis Bangs- Mt. Liberty Alica-Mt. Vernon Wooster Dorsey Construction Co Amity Baker Construction Co Centerbury- Croton Danville- Howard Pike Utica Martinsburg Pike Knox-Licking County

Baby Show Postponed At A. M. E. Church

The baby show scheduled for June 3 at the A. M. E. church has been postponed until further notice.

Marion farmer tests Dreco for eczema relief

Mr L A Collins of Marion, a prominent farmer, shares his experience using Dreco to treat severe eczema. He claims the medicine stopped itching and burning, healed sores, improved appetite, and rebuilt health after failed ointments and creams.

Dreco L. A. Collins Marlon

Class of Ten 6 Confirmed Sunday by Bishop Leonard

The Rt. Rev. William A. Leonard of Ohio confirmed ten persons at St. Fant's Episcopal church Sunday evening at 8. He urged them to write the message on their prayer books and to keep it in mind. The sermon, by Tiwh op Leonard, was on Fidelity and recalled longtime St. Paul's members who died. Presbyterian members joined us on invitation, filling the church, with special music including the anthem Seek Ye the Lord and tenor solos by William G. Gower.

William A. Leonard D Ohio St. Fant's Episcopal Church Tiwh Op Leonard William E. Hull St. Paul's Church Presbyterian Church St. Paul's Lord William G. Gower

Infant Death of Virginia May Queen near Fredericktown

One month old infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest V Queen died from hemorrhages at 4 15 Sunday afternoon at grandmother Mrs G P Bostwick 202 South Gay Street Born in Morrow county She is survived by her parents and sister Dorothy Funeral time to be announced later.

Virginia May Queen Ernest V. Queen Fredericktown G. P Bostwick South Gay Street Morrow County Dorothy

Davis Files Papers for County Commissioner

Alva By Harris of Howard township filed with the board of elections his papers as a candidate for county commissioner on the Democratic ticket.

Alva By Harris Howard Township Board of Elections

Memorial Services Scheduled By Knights of the Maccabees

The Knights of the Maccabees plan memorial services Sunday at Vine Street Church of Chelet with members meeting at the lodge rooms at 1 80 oclock. Rev J A Lane will deliver the sermon. In New Castle Rev J A Lang, pastor of Wine Street Church of Christ, preached the memorial sermon Sunday afternoon.

Humital Memorial Perviews The Knights of the Maccabees Vine Street Chelet Fmest Lodge Rooma Nowera J. A. Lane New Castle J. A. Lang Wine Street

Degrees Conferred On Large Mt Ver Knights Class

About 15 members of the Mt Ver non council Knights of Columbus accompanied 4 class of local candidate.

Mt. Vernon Knights of Columbus

Rework Sunday Confers Second and Third Degrees on Large Class

A local ceremony on Sunday granted the second and third degrees to a substantial group of initiates. Officials noted the expanding class reflects growing participation and renewed interest in the organization.

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