Remarkable Gathering for Mayor’s Boyhood Friends
The event gathered Pea People at Mayor Smith’s home to reminisce about boyhood days. Attendees averaged 81 years and six months in age, reflecting a long life span and enduring community ties.
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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
6
A Remarkable Old Time Gathering At Former Mayor’s Home
A large group of elderly residents gathered at East Chestnut Street home of former Mayor William H. Smith. The event honored memories of the River schoolhouse in Miller township from 72 years ago, recounting teachers like Mrs Crippen and Miss Hawkins, and sharing tales of the old log cabin schoolhouse and its pupils now aged in their eighties and nineties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Smith
East Chestnut Street
River School
Tha ‘Agen
Milford Township
Miller Township
O Bel
Bintmell
Knox County
Lows
Crippen
Gates
Nebo
Pebosl
Fan
Fant
Elin
Mt. Vernon
Pase
Myst
Milford
Granville
Pyramids
Egypt
Rome
Alhambra
Granada
Chinese Wall
Mra. Sanderson
Bally Miller
Simona
Bally Gates Alte
John Williams
Adam Williams
Abram Poland
Henry Smith
William
Smith
Old People Gather For Turkey Dinner In Mt. Vernon
An elderly gathering in Mt. Vernon featured a noon turkey dinner with many aged attendees from nearby towns. Notable guests included Mia Simons of Brandon aged 36 Sally Sanderson of South Gay wreat 75 and Mrs Eri Milligan of West High street age 77. A teacher in her sixth year could not attend and several elderly residents shared memories and thanks for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
Mt. Vernon
Ross
Mia
Golly Simons
Brandon
Mra
Sally Sanderson
South Gay Wreat
Vernon
Eri. C. Milligan
West High Btrest
John Willams
Frank Beach
W. H, Smith
James Wi
Smsith
Buffalo
T. V. Smith
Knoxville
Mise Bally A. Hawkins
Milford Won
Librty
Lydia Hillignd
Lore
Brandon Baptist Church Service Schedule
Rev Theo dore M Hofmeister pastors the Brandon Baptist Church with Sunday school at 10 a m led by Jay Harmon and a preaching service at 11 a m on the topic Serving God and Mammon. A BY program is set for Saturday at 8 p m led by Lole Wright and a prayer meeting on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Baptist Church
Theodore M. Hofmeister
Jay Harmon
God
Lole Wright
Wedneadey
P. m
Court News Judge Jewell to Hear Motions in City
Delaware Judge H W Jewell will be in the city Saturday to hear motions for new trials in cases heard this term. A first and final account in the Enma Hettinger matter shows receipts of 450 and expenditures of 245.20 leaving 168.80. Appraisers appointed for the John M Tucker estate are H H Robertson Warsaw Phillips and James B Leilere. The Chig ve Bruce probate rehearing was continued until Saturday. D C Langford deed to Benjamin Neff parcel in Union valued at 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Jewell
Delaware
B. C. DeBolt
Enma Hettinger
John M. Tucker
H. H. Robertson
Warsaw Phillips
James B. Leilere
Chig Ve
Robert
Bruce
Knox County
Wilkins
Deeda
D. C. Langford
Benjamin Neff
Union
Preaching Schedule At Butler Church This Weekend
There will be preaching at the Butler church Saturday evening and Sunday and Gundy evening. James Bogan spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Hoyman. Mrs Burl Horn of Cleveland visits relatives this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Church
James Bogan
George, Hoyman
Burl Horn
Cleveland
Pragk Colgin
Mra
Garfield Colgin
Raymond Giffin
Som
Heuford
Willian Moraingetar, Jr
Fred Schop
Mt Vernon notes celebrate birthdays and reunions
Community notices report Mabel Harmon’s tenth birthday party with music and refreshments, a Brandon M. J. Sunday School picnic near Homer, fishing at Hard Creek, and recent wedding announcements. Mt Vernon High School class of 1913 held a reunion with tributes, a three course banquet, toasts to seniors and freshmen, dancing, and performances by local students and musicians. Nearby residents include graduates, travelers, and visitors listed at various addresses, with updates on university events and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeme
Brandon M. J
Hard Creek
Homer
Mt Vernon High School
K. of C. Hall
J. J. Kirks
Tomamaster
Mies McIntosh
M. Ralph Marton
Silane Helen Faddis
Charles West
Nina Levering
Grady Blliott
Henry Atnold
Marjorie Benoy
Mine Peart Donough
Armand Coltett
Abrendi Five Place Orchestra
Ethel McGugin
North Mulberry Street
Granville
Herbert Smith
Boston
Mass
E. Wise
Ankenytown
McNency
Cleveland
Carroll Coward
East Vine Street
Raymond Huston
Harry
Salem
Neb
Chris Cox
Loretta Taughar
W. L. Cary
Columbus
Ethel Arnold
Teross Tight
Danville
Lowell Ot, Harter
Canton
Mr. Ang
Joseph Morton
East High Street
B. A. Young
Austin
Texan
Chicago
Ray Burnett
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
New York City
Poughkeepals
John Q Worley
Squire
Worley
Mt. Vernon
Denison University
Mise Edne M. Haya
Sieg Stella A. Cox
Mind Katherins
Critchfeld
Mise Grace B. Coup
Ste. Scott Wilttum
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mer Mayor
Abe
Air One
Sally Ann Hawkins
Polk
Henry Clay
Clay
Mag Cian
Court News
Pete Eee
Emerwines
Mise Mabel Harmon
Vergary
Henley-Burknardt
William James Henley
Mary Adelaide Burkhardt
Biddsy
Ohio
East
Henley
Bears
Charles William Burkett
Elton Bear
Cracova Mare
Gost
American Agriculturist
American Agriculturibt
Drs
Haines & Haines
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