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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
5
The county awarded contracts for extensive masonry work while a salt tax alimony case moved through common pleas. Treasury examiners were appointed to oversee filings and duties.
Knox county commissioners on Monday awarded masonry contracts for several bridges in the county and extended the tax payment deadline to July 2. Abundance of names and figures detail awards to Wy Hunter P M Barnes A J Davin A B Davis and A B Davis among others. Also noted are alimony filing, the treasurer examination appointment and marriage license notices.
Local men journey to Springfield for encampment activities involving the GA mentors and Sons of Veterans group. Leaders and supporters from nearby towns travel by rail and express optimism about attendance and participation at the Ohio gathering.
Dr. Stephen A. Douglass, acting superintendent, was elected by the state board of administration to lead the Ohio State Sanatorium at Columbus with a salary of 2000 dollars per year. The Mansfield-born physician has served since the realignment of Dr. B Conwell and is praised as an efficient officer during his tenure.
Rural mail carriers from Coshocton Knox Muskingum Perry Fairfield Delaware Franklin Licking Perry Madison counties plan a July 4 picnic at Buckeye Lake. Discussion will cover roads legislation and service improvements with a proposal to make the gathering annual.
Police pursued a broad search Monday night for two Liggett boys reported missing from North Sinn Dusky Street area. A long march followed without success as residents stood by at home while the fire bell rang and peace was restored. No clear clues emerged as investigators reviewed possible sightings and household routines.
Hiram KR Himith, oldest Mankfeld resident, died aged nearly 100. Born January 7, 1813 near Huron, he watched travel evolve from stagecoaches to air travel in 87 years in Mankfeld. The obituary mentions his abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, and indulgence, attributing longevity to a disciplined life.
An enthusiastic assembly discussed repairs to Bexley with J Townsend Russell elected trustee. Kenyon’s Anomal Association led the gathering Tuesday afternoon, signaling strong local support for the project and governance changes.
The historical Kenyon College alumni luncheon in Rosse Hall drew 250 plus attendees. Toasts honored President Peirce and alumni leaders while a 4:30 pm Kenyon Alumni Association meeting discussed remodeling Hexley Hall and summer improvements. Fraternity banquets capped the celebratory reunion week with strong turnout.
Society notes report the Booker-Simons wedding at Rev George Tullows home in Wayne township with Joseph L Hooker and Viola Simons. Dinner hosted for T A Jacksons and Ian Gordon of Columbus. Guests include Riley and family, Ray Riley and Marguerite, Anna Pliger, Mildred Dickman, Louise Martin, and others visiting from Pittsburgh, Danville, Mantowock.
Mr. Albert Ruby, four miles west of Jelloway, is in very serious condition after a buggy runaway Monday evening. The horse bolted and overturned the buggy, burying Ruby and causing internal injuries and head lacerations. Farm hand escaped unhurt. Dr J A Reed of Jelloway attended. D Stone Jr left for Martinaville Ind for sanatorium treatment. Mrs M Thaler, Wooster road, admitted to Mt Vernon Sanitarium for treatment.
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