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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
3
Michael Z. Lee was found guilty of manslaughter after a seven hour jury deliberation. The verdict, while stating manslaughter, implies both counts of the indictment involving administering poison. A motion for a new trial was noted, with sentencing to follow.
In Knox County Ohio May term 1911 Michael T. Lee was found guilty of manslaughter in an indictment charging him with administering poison to Charles Metcalf to injure him. The verdict was read at 10:25 pm after a seven hour deliberation. Bond set at 10,000 dollars with Kelley and other sureties.
Court hours stretched over days as state and defense argued over Metcalf's death. Testimony focused on Mackey Wolfe and Lee with assertions about poisoning, intent, and possible manslaughter. Prosecution pressed motive tied to Rose law indictment. defense questioned corruption of coroner's inquest and lack of conclusive evidence of poisoning or external head injuries.
A damaged fragment suggests questioning whether there was any injury to the henle and how a person may report confinement. The text hints at evidence or testimony but is unclear on specifics or outcomes.
The annual commencement of St Vincent de Pauls High School will be held in the school auditorium on Thursday June 1 at 7 80 pm The program features student speakers and recitations including Catherine Boyle Fanny The Farmer Sarah Condon The American Flag Helen Henley Parochial schools Agnes Jordan Astronomy Elizabeth Resay The Uses and Abusm of the Theatre Beatrice McDougough Electricity Agnan McCormick Good Books Anna May One Oration Ohio as a State Alfred Pahl Teresa Tighe The Existence of God Proved From Nature with other student performances.
The Howard Maccabee lodge announced newly elected officers led by Commander M. W. Crivehfield Meat Commander Jense Frey Record Keeper W. L. Welker Chaplain W. W. Ralston Seargeant Clinton Purdy Master at Arms Geo W Hoover First Master of the Guard H R Bell Second Master of the Guard Owen Anglehardt Bentenel John Ralston Picket Oscar Boling. Lulu Riley returned home to Buckeye City Friday after a three week visit with relatives in Orryitle Mr and Mrs John Sellers of Oklahoma visiting relatives at 3parta for several days.
John W. Sigler died at his home on Kant Vine Street at 6 30 p m from heart trouble after two years of illness He was 33 years old born in Newark He is survived by his wife two daughters and four sons He worked as a dry goods clerk in Homer Ohio and in the city He was twice the Republican nominee for Knox County clerk of courts but was not elected The funeral will be Sunday at 1 p m at the home Rev W A Clemmer officiating with interment in Homer.
About fifty members of the C. E. society of Wing Street church gathered Friday evening three and a half miles northwest of the city after a business session. They shared fresh strawberries, cream and cake, enjoyed games, and planned to meet again. The event ended with praise and gratitude for a successful gathering. Married in Indiana Ethel Schooly weds Carl Burgess at bride’s home four miles from Hartford City. They will reside in Mt. Vernon Ohio. Dunkirk News.
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