Local Notes and Social Roundup From Mt Vernon
Butter and eggs sold locally for 20 cents a unit. Mrs. Alice Stamp hosts visitors including Lt Mra C Howell of Knoxville. Local residents Harry Kennard of Cleveland and friends itinerary through Elyria. Townspeople attend Hanford products promotions and Grange events. Multiple visits, travels to Wheeling and Dirols Pa noted. Oak Hill Grange opens with eleven candidates. Ivy poisoning treated with Hanford’s Balsam. John Rogers named among Aquinas College alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Howell
Knoxville
Prenn
Alice Stamp
Hanford
Harry Kennard
Cleveland
F. C. Levering
Derry
Elyria
Galle
Thoxber
William Yorn
Wheeling
Virginia
H. Hoteon
Ron
Robert McManie
Akron
Lock
Latonia Jockey Club Opens Spring Meeting in Cincinnati
Latonia Jockey Club begins its spring meeting at Latonia track in Cincinnati. The event runs twenty four days with liberal purse offerings attracting an unusually large field of fast horses. The meeting closes July 4.
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Cincinnati. O
Latonia
Yachts Show Versatility in Light and Heavy Weather
New York reports on yacht trials between the Vanitie and Beema Resolute. In light to strong winds the fleet shows Vanitie capable in heavy seas, though two dinghies fell overboard during a race. The Vanitie won two of four races, Resolute one, with wind gusts from 35 to 50 miles per hour.
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New York
Extrevagance and Quips Reported in Odd Paris Exchange
A garbled quotation from Paris polo circles mentions rapid exclamations about a penny and a bet to spend 410 to save a penny. An obscure Lowell reference hints at endless directional drift and social mischief in witty exchanges.
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Paris
Stamp Room at Rising Sun Inn Shelves Walls With Millions
A North Bersted inn near Chichester features a room entirely covered in postage stamps. Ceiling walls chairs and frames are adorned with stamps many still hanging in bundles. The landlord a stamp collector completed the display to celebrate Queen Victoria and the Jubilee with stamps from Britain and world wide.
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Chichester
England
North Bersted
Bognor
Western Australia
Gipientes
Redfields Plan Sparks Civil Service Reform Clash
The plan to appoint fourteen commercial attaches without civil service exams draws opposition from the National Civil Service Reform League and University figures. Richard Dana warns that unclassified posts weaken public trust and may be used as party spoils.
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National Civil Service Reform League
New York
Redfield
National Civil Berview Reform League
Hichard Tana
Emus
Civil Service
Dana
Spouk
Premare
Blubaugh Will Probate Case Faces Wide Witness Testimony
Large number of witnesses testify as the Blubaugh will is presented in probate court. Proceedings detail the will and its provisions with many attendees and legal representatives present.
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Blubaugh
Common Pleax
Jewell
Welsh Va
Adoption Papers Granted By Judge Wilkins
Monday morning court convened after a nearly two week recess with Judge Jewell presiding. Adoption panels filed by Clayton C and Mary J Kinney sought to adopt Wilbur Smith with consent from Nellie Smith. probate judge Witkine granted.
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Wilkins
Clayton C
Mary JS Kinney
Wilbur Smith
Nellie Smith
Judea Witkine
Fire at Goodman Home Extinguished Before Fire Dept Arrival
A fire broke out Saturday around 2 PM at the Goodman residence on East Burgess. A heater overheated and ignited wine gear, causing damage before firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze.
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Goodman
East Burgess
Epere
Bnke
Beford
Greta
Practical Carriage Covers and Home Sewing for Babies
The article offers patterns and tips for washable baby articles including embroidery carriage covers wall-to-wall sheets and dainty linens. It covers fabric choices pique and linen cutting methods eyelet and solid embroidery edge finishing and scalloped hems. It also suggests outdoor toys clay exercises traveling bassinet and simple tips for summer rompers and eye care.
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Meath
Huerta Drops Tampico Blockade Plan
In Mexico City on June, the Huerta government halted the order to blockade Tampico after learning the United States would not permit it. The cabinet recognized the futility of opposing the American naval force. Americans welcomed Huerta's decision and war clouds were believed to be clearing.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Tampico
Niagara Falls
United States
Muerta
Missionary Society Meetings At Local Churches
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Hapitat church met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Fleming presiding. A letter from Mrs. A. N. Desken in Ongoled India was read and program items featured a map study and a Lone Star Mission segment. Congregational church also held a large meeting with address by visiting nurse Mrs. Downing and programs led by Mrs. Barber. A Church of Christ circle on Vine Street presented readings, solos, prayer, and youth topics led by Mrs. Sanderson. refreshments followed.
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Hans County
Pomona Grange
Willie Grange
Centerburg
Grange
Tual
Hillar Peinge
Io Forest
Baptist the
Woman's Missionary Society
First Hapitat
Fleming
T. M, Waltled
Mra. Benoy
Mra
A. N. Desken
Ongoled
India
Subject
Lone Star Mission
Feming
the Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
Mesdames Simpson
F. C. Cooper
Starr
Miss Turner
Church OF Christ the Woman's Missionary Society of the
Vine Street
Church of Christ
Harry Sanderson
Tople
Ethel McKee
Sanderson
Jesus
Jessop
Circle of Prayer
Wool Bon
Mis
Helen McNabb
Labor Inspectors Meet in Nashville for four days
National Association of Labor Commissioners and International Association of Factory Inspectors begin a joint meeting in Nashville Tennessee with representatives from across the United States and Canada. Discussions focus on labor legislation and factory inspection during the four day session.
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Nashville, Tenn
Na Onal Association of Labor Commissioners
International Association of Fuctory
United States
Canada
Centenary of birth of novelist Charles Reade observed
London circles mark the centennial birth anniversary of Charles Reade born June 8 1814 in Oxfordshire and author of The Lyons The Cricket on the Hearth and other works. He died near London on April 11 1884.
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London
Jes Reade
Mr. Reade
Oxfordshire
Londunn
Towne I t here s odd note about a wife in Philadelphia Press
A garbled Philadelphia Press fragment hints at marital debate over a purchase as a wife insists on a decision and a man debates the outcome. The text is distorted and unclear, but suggests domestic bargaining and social context of the era.
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meets for Africa Program
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met with Mrs Carylone Pietober on Thursday afternoon to discuss Africa. Readings included Scripture, recitations by several members, and a letter from Mr. Howard Hasting about missionary work. After adjournment a two course supper was served. Local visitors and residents were noted in attendance and recent travels mentioned.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Carylone Pietober
Africa
Prom Brelmeta
Peager
Rey Hasting
Davie
Marie Kunkle
Hazel Kunkle
Pal Davia
Beloct
Stelmete
Howard Hasting
Nev. Hasting
Trade Congress Opens in Paris
Paris June 8 The United States and Canada are well represented at the biennial International Congress of Chambers of Commerce meeting in Paris for five days. Sessions are in the Sorbonne amphitheatre. An international campaign against business immorality will occupy most attention. President Polecaire will preside at the closing banquet.
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Paris
United States
Canada
International Congress of Chambers of Commerce
Sorbonne
Polecaire
Commercial Telegraphers Meet Opens in Buffalo
The international convention of the Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America opened in Buffalo with welcome addresses and committee appointments. Delegates from principal U.S. and Canadian cities gathered as sessions began and will continue through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
The
Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America
United States
Canada
Travelers Protective Association Meet in Houston
Houston welcomes hundreds of delegates for the national convention of the Travelers' Protective Association. After the meeting, many delegates and their wives will depart on an excursion to Havana and Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Travelers’ Protective Association
Havana
Panama
Elks and Travelers Convene in Little Rock For Mardi Gras
In Little Rock Arkansas June 8 members of the Elks and Travelers gathered for their annual convention. A Mardi Gras parade is scheduled for tomorrow. On the third day the two groups will jointly celebrate Merchants' Day with an audition program included in the entertainment lineup.
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Little Rock
Ark
Elks Ridges
Arkansaw
Walter Jones on Trial for Alleged Murder in Wisconsin
Walter Jones faced trial in Crostle Wisconsin for the murder of Wi Mam Voock in West Salem on May 4. Jones contends the shooting was in self defense as he feared Voock led a mob that planned to lynch him. He was in custody with a deputy at the time of arrest.
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Crostle
Wis
Walter Jones
Wi- Mam Voock
West Salem
Voeck
Jones
Texas State Federation of Labor Opens Seventeenth Convention
In El Paso Texas the Texas State Federation of Labor opens its seventeenth annual convention with a large attendance. Greetings reports and committee appointments mark the opening as five days of sessions begin addressing labor issues and organizational matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Federation
EL Paso
Texas
Texas State Federation of Lavor
Imbor
Tebor
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R. W. Pitkin
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Willie ‘Temple
Went High
Dir ‘Ols
W. J. Tompkine
Massillon
Taylor Station
Canterbury
Kove
Thomas Mlark
Pitt Kureb
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Carl Brite
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Ohio State Journal
Aquinas College
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J. J. Snyder
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Udle
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Gail Willian
Thomas Coke
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London Spirituallet Alliance
Princess of Lambalie
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Washington Herald
Will Case
Court of Common Pleas
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Clinton Township
Ellen Blubaugh
Liguori Blubaugh
James ¥. Blubaugh
John J. Durbin
Knox County
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Sarah Green
Monroe Township
Wilford Mantis
Walter Arnold
Liberty Township
Mary 2. Beeman
J. A. Long
Harry L. Horn
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Bladensburg
JA. Long
Clyde Tey Phillips
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Fredericktown
Ford
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John Cunningham
Monroe
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Ela M. Wyker
Tn Wayne
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Gerrude Fleming
Zolman
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Nashville
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Poladelphie Press
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