Will Sperry Dies After Long Illness In Mt Vernon
Will Sherman Sperry a longtime dry goods merchant of Mt Vernon dies Tuesday at 3 PM at 307 North Main Street after months of heart trouble and complications. Born November 7 1862 in New Preston Connecticut he lived in Mt Vernon since 1871 with a North Dakota stint before returning to business. He leaves a wife a daughter Louise and two sisters in Connecticut. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from his home Rev David Pike officiating burial at Mound View cemetery.
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Will Sherman Sperry
North Dakota
Mt. Vernon
Congregational Church
Louise
Connecticut
North Main Street
David Pike
Mound View Cemetery
Farmy Residence in Liberty Township Burned to Ground
A two story dwelling owned by J. W. Parr and occupied by his son Harvey Parr in Liberty township burned to the ground at 2 o clock Tuesday morning. The family escaped in their night clothing with only a few household articles saved. The fire originated from an autochimacy kept burning in the afternoon, and insurance on the dwelling and contents was insufficient to cover the loss. The home stood about 11 and a half miles from Mt Vernon on the old Delaware road.
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J. W .Parr
Harvey ‘Tarr
Liberty Township
Horrow
Mt Veron
Velaware Road
Mrs Mercer Dies at Newark Home
Mrs Annabelle Mercer wife of Poutmanter rank T Mercer died Sunday night at her Newark home. She was well known in Knox County where she lived years and was a charter member of the Centerbury Church before joining the Newark church. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with burial in Newark cemetery. For sale fine residence on Booth Market Street Danville inquire of J Blobough.
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Annabelle Mercer
Poutmanter Rank 'T. Mercer
Newark
Knox County
Church of Christ of
Centerbury
Newark Church
Booth Market Street
Danville
Blobough
Uae
Jewelry Heist Through Roof At Frank L Young Store
Police report a burglary at Frank L Young jewelry store at 11 South Main last night. A man accessed the attic and storeroom via a manhole on the roof, removing 112 rings, 15 watches, pearl beads, a gold knife, and a silver divot. The thief used a telephone pole to reach the roof, left tracks on the metal surface, and exited by the same route. Authorities suspect a professional with access to building lay but have no solid leads. The store alarm reportedly failed when the break occurred.
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Frank L. Young
South Main Street
The
Atore
Fred D. Pharix
Parker
Pharls
Young
Thia
Oliver T Wright, longtime Vernon resident, dies at 74
Oliver Taylor Wright, 74, a retired lamber, died at 12 40 PM Wednesday at his home 9 East Chestnut Street after months of illness. Survived by wife Sarah B Weight. children Mannie Willamy Jeanie Wis Her Clara Bekel Eleanor Bowman Clinton Wright Latrina Trouwe. sister Mrs Frank White. brother FL Weight. Knights of Pythias and Uniform Rank to handle services Friday at 2 PM at 9 East Chestnut Street. Dr George F Smythe to officiate. burial in Mound View cemetery.
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Oliver Taylor Wright
Mr. Vernon
East Chestnut Street
Mr. Wright
Boen Il
Sarah B. Weight
Fallowlie
Mra
Mannie Willamy
Mip
Jeanie Wis
Clara Bekel
Eleanor Bowman
Clinton Wright
Mt. Vernon
Mra Latina Trouwe
Akeron
Alvo
Slater
Frank White
Gamtor
FL. Weight
Angeles
Calif
Waa
Timontolke
No. 1
Knights of Pyth
Knights of Pything
George F. Smythe of
Gambier
Mound View Cemetery
Zolmans Grocery to Close Thursday Afternoons This Summer
Zolmans Grocery announces reduced summer hours closing Thursday afternoons in June July and August. The change affects shopping times for residents and may impact weekly routines.
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Zolman's Grocery
xiGasi
Mrs. Mary Durbin Dies in Columbus Hospital
Mrs. Mary Ellen Durbin wife of Bernard Durbin of Danville died at 11 p m Monday night at Mt Carmel hospital Columbus where she had been a patient since June 1 The exact cause of death is listed as not determined She leaves her husband and many children including Sister Edwardine of Cincinnati Altela Alfred Bernadine Lucy Henry and Thomas all at home Her parents Mr and Mrs Leo Binbaugh two daughters in law Mrs Charles Jewell and Mrs Waddell and one brother Mr Legora Binbaugh of the city Funeral arrangements will be announced later and the body will be taken to the Danville home tonight
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Mary Ellen Durbin
Barnard Durbin
Danville
Mt. Carnie Hospital
Columbus
Durbin
Edwardine
Cincinnati
Altela
Alfred
Bernadine
Lucy
Henry
Thomas
Leo Binbaugh
Charles Jewell
Waddell
Legora Binbaugh
Martinsburg Church Events and Local Notices
Martinsburg notes observe Children’s Day at the Methodist church next Sunday evening. A Church of Christ program was held last Sunday. Former pastor Jawilvon preached and plans to return briefly to occupy Charlen Green’s property. Homer Dodd of Columbus visited Dr J P Shronte and family. A funeral for Mrs F T Mercer in Newark followed appendicitis. she was formerly Annabel Bricker of Utica. Mrs Greeley King visited home afterward. Minx Helga Allen returned from Athena. Mrs Liggett and daughter Ruth from Texas visit Mrs Liggett’s parents, Mr and Mrs Benjamin Ross. Mrs Mma Harrison visiting relatives in thea.
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Church of Christ
Jawilvon
Charlen Green
Homer Dodd
Columbus
J. P. Shronte
F. T. Mercer
Newark
Mercer
Annabel Bricker
Utica
Greeley King
Minx Helga Allen
Athena
Liggett
Ruth
Texas
Notable Centerburg Visits And Moves Reported
Centerburg locals and relatives are noted in a string of visits and moves. J C Ramey and family spent days in Cincinnati while Kathryn Passmore moved to Columbus for a Grant Hospital position. Kathryn Riley visited her mother in Brandon. Mortloy family visits Bellevue. Harry Brown family visited Fredericktown, and B D Atherton relatives in Richwood. Mrs. W O Roberts hosted Kathryn Riley for a Brandon weekend. Attorney Robert J Carr and family visited Centerburg.
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J. C. Ramey
Cincinnati
R. W. Barr
Sparta
Frienna
Kathryn Passmore
Columbus
Grant Hospital
C. R. Barker
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
J. F. Gilbert
H. L. Smoots
Detroit
Mich
B. Ll. Smoots
Kathryn Riley
W. O. Roberts
Brandon
Mortloy
Bellevue
Harry I. Brown
Fredericktown
B.D. Atherton
Richwood
B. T
Hanover
Centerbury
Robert J. Carr
Sara
Helen Shellenbarger
Vernon
B.C. Taney
Dates for Teachers The Institute Announced
Vernon H. Riegel superintendent of public instruction Columbus today announced the official dates for teachers Institutes in the state counties. Knox county Institute is set for August 16 to 19 with other counties following in late summer.
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Vernon H. Riegel
Columbus
Knox County
Knox Tire and Rubber Co elects new board and officers
The Knox Tire and Rubber Co reports a harmonious stockholders meeting. The new board expands to 11 members with H. M. Lybaoger George Jones C B Carpenter J Spencer Mt Vernon J P Robaon Bart on L F Bartok Dayton W F B Johnson Lexington Ky B B Kocher J P Love Columbus H R Roderick George Ball Bellaire PF Vandervert Yellow Springs Louis Noblock Massillon. Officers named F D Spencer president treasurer C B Carpenter vice president H K Littleton secretary.
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Knox Tire & Rubber Co
F. D. Spencer Presihed
B. B. Frantz
Board of
H. M. Lybaoger
George Jones
C. B. Carpenter
Massilton
U. of C
Soup Bole and Family Tensions Highlighted in Fragment
A fragmented account notes a kitchen scene where a girl’s irritation arises from a sister’s inhalation of steam soup. Elders remain distant as tensions flare and restlessness grows within the family setting.
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MD Gnally
Putting Things Off Saving Money Urges Public
A Toledo style message urges economy and saving money for national welfare. It invites families to open accounts at Buckeye Savings Loan Co Rankin BI 22 W Gibson Columbus. Safe deposit boxes advertised at $2 per year.
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Buckeye Rahpening * Loan Co
Rankin BI
Gay St. Columbus
Ohio
Farm Bureau and church events mark Milford week
Milford residents anticipate a Farm Bureau and community meeting at the grange hall on Wednesday evening. Church of Christ services with a children's program are planned for Sunday. Local social notes mention visits by Clyde Leoter, Mrs. Dork Keasling, Alden Morey, W. W. Litzenberg, Mrs. Chapman and Marcel la, and trips by Mrs. A. R. Gantt and Florence Gearhart. The Needlecraft club enjoyed a Thursday gathering at Mrs. T. Coe's home and will meet with Mrs. Robert Mishop on July 7.
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Farm Bureau
Grange Hall
Church of Christ
Clyde Leoter
Hellville
Dork Keasling
Mt. Vernon
Alden Morey
W. W. Litzenberg
W. Chapman
Marcella
A. R. Gantt
Florence Gearhart
Detroit
Niagara Fatla
Mra
T. Coe
Robert Mishop
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the Banner
Monument Square
Mouet
Theleyine
Stephen J. Dorgan
Beercounty
Wills
Sperry
FARMY
F. L. Young
Oliver T. Wright
Mary Durbin
Martingburg
Centerburg
Teachers’ Institute
Knox T.& A. C
F.D. Or
F. D. Spencer
H. K. Littleton
Buckeye Lightning Rod Co
Bellville, Ohio
Log Cabin Inn
Thnner
I. J. Watkine & Son
Dr.l.f. Voke
Will
Curtis Hotel
F.voke
PH. G
Montes Cuo Eds
Lew M. D
Avenus Columbus
Ono
Geo. Turner’s
N. Gay St
John Deere
Ita
Ward-Cox Co
South Main St
Ward Brothers
Commerce Motor Car Company
Detroit, Mich
Commerce
Commerce Motor Car Co
Ward Bros
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