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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1915

Page

5

Arrests and jurors in Knox County adds to Mt Vernon news

Sheriff Woolfson returns from Columbus with John O Leary wanted for grand larceny after allegedly stealing 70 dollars from Paul Peck in Mt Vernon. Peck withdraws the charge. O Leary released. Also, Hamilton jurors pose for photo and are excused for the summer. Inheritance tax fixed at 68.63 for Michael Crow. Distributive account filed for James H Cooksey estate showing 5846.45 to distribute.

Sherif Woolfson Columbus John O'Leary Paul Peck O'Leary Peck Mt. Vernon Cincinnati Utica Perrine Margaret Crow Michael Crow Knox County O. Cooksey James H. Cooksey

Real estate transfers and local notices in Vernon area

A list of property transactions and official notices from Vernon and nearby towns. Names include Simon Banterday Lenora Bunnell and Rev B Whittaker along with George W Gann J L Workman John W Wolfe Stephen Rite and Susan M Snow. Parcels range in cemeteries and residential lots with values from 2 to 500 dollars.

Simon P. Banterday Lenora Hilllar John W. Wolfe Rich Hill Cemetery A. Mitchell Stephen Rite Mound View Cemetery Luli Cullixon Pleasant John Monaghan Milanbeth Lani Ban Brown Susan M. Snow Benjamin Wander Union

Fireproof offices offer secure records and metal furniture

Strong Points outlines safety of books and papers in the first truly fireproof business building in the United States. It notes fireproof construction, all metal furniture, and secure mortgage securities. Five percent interest is paid on deposits, with a request to write for booklets.

United States New York Chicago

Poisoned in Bladensburg Woman Ill From Contaminated Pop

Bladensburg Ohio June 21 Mrs Harry Cummings is in serious condition after drinking pop from a bottle purchased Friday. She drank two or three swallows Saturday morning and became ill. Two physicians treated her all day and night. condition now serious but hopes of recovery.

Bladensburg, O Harry Cummings

Memorial Service Of The Knights Pythias

The Knights of Pythias held a memorial service at Castle Hall West Gambier Street with Rev D A Morris delivering a sermon at 10 am. A procession to Mound View cemetery followed with Centerville band providing music and a floral grave ceremony for Past Chancellor Frank N Bunn.

Knights of Pythias Castle Hall West Gambier Street D. A. Morris Mound View Cemetery Centerburg K. of P Uniform Bank Frank N. Bunn Centerbury Timon Lodge

Board Of Elections Awards Printing Contract For Miller Township Bond Election

The Knox county board of elections met Saturday afternoon and awarded the contract to the Republican Publishing Co. for printing ballots for the July 7 Miller township special election on the school building bond. The board also arranged for the August primary and will receive bids on July 10 for printing ballots for the primary.

Knox County Board of Elections Republican Publishing Co Miller Township

Governor announces new Ohio appointments and reassignments

Governor Willis announced multiple Ohio appointments including Frank Mauver to lead public works replacing John J. Miller, Howard Klepinger as assistant superintendent, and Frank H. Pritcher to a state commission on uniform laws. Murray Seasongood was reappointed to the state banking commission, A. B. Prager to Xonia Home trustee, J. L. Arnold to the embalming board, S. D. Shankland to Kent Normal School trustee, H. C. Koebler to the same board, D. K. Hollenbach to Ft. Meigs commission. Willis may cancel a California trip due to Civil Service Commission resignation dispute.

Columbus Wills Frank Mauver Elyria Public Works John J. Miller van Wert Howard Klepinger Dayton Frank H. Pritcher Hamilton Commission On Uniform Laws Murray Seasongood Cincinnat Prager Green County Xonia J. L. Arnold Canton George W. Billow Akron D. Shankland Lake County Frank Merrill Portage County Kent Normal School H. C. Koebler Alliance C. L. Knight D. K. Hollenbach Perrysburg Ft. Meigs Commission Willis Tance California Charles Bryson State Civil Service Commission

Governor commutes Leo M Frank to life imprisonment

In Atlanta on June 21 Governor Slaton commuted Leo M Frank's death sentence for the murder of Mary Phagan to life in prison. Frank was moved at midnight to the Milledgeville penitentiary to begin his new sentence as Slaton planned a later statement.

Atlanta Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan Slaton Frank State Penitentiary Milledgeville

Rededicate The Historic Presbyterian Church At Martinsburg

Martinsburg June 21 Our community and surrounding country look forward to the rededication of the old historic Presbyterian church. Extensive improvements have been made since March 1 including a brick vestibule an inclining floor and new wall decor making it a large and beautiful country church. Dedicatory services will be held Sunday morning June 27 at 10 30 oclock sun time Rev Walter H Houston of Columbus will give the address the pastor Rev J W Waters will assist. A fine musical program features a male quartet from Newark. An evening service is planned and if weather turns inclement the services will be postponed to July 11. Neighboring church congregations are invited.

Martinsburg Presbyterian Walter H. Houston D. D Columbus J. W. Waters Newark

Pageant at Meadville centers Allegheny centennial

Meadville Pennsylvanian reports under Harvard professor Baker a pageant tonight Tuesday and Thursday celebrating the centennial of Allegheny College.

Meadville Baker Harvard Allegheny College

Card of Thanks for Morningstar Family

The Morningstar family and relatives thank friends neighbors and others who offered sympathy help or floral tributes after the illness and death of husband and father Mrs William Morningstar Mr and Mrs Schooley announce a Clinton Grange ice cream social in the Columbus road hall on Wednesday evening June 2 and invite all. The Knights of the Maccabees Brandon will host an ice cream supper at the Maccabees hall on Thursday June 24.

William Morningstar Fred Schooley Ladies of Clinton Grange Columbus Road Knights of the Maccabees of Brandon Maccabees

Tin Can Perfidy in Knox County Politics Revealed

A Brown township resident recounts J H Tilton’s removal from the State Highway Department under a Republican administration. Tilton alleges amid loyalty to the Union he was rewarded with a tin can medal and salary loss, while Homer Hastings takes the seat. The piece mocks partisan actions and laments the treatment of a loyal public servant.

James W. Maulkner Cinebone Maquirer Tilton Knox County Brown Township And Toyas Republican Willie J. H. Tilton Willis Tote Homer Hastings Noble County Eightieth General Assembly State Highway Department

Kissed Officer After Finding Runaway Son

Michael Slavkovsky kissed the juvenile officer on each cheek at the Pennsylvania station as his son Edward, who ran away from Braddock, Pa., was found. Purcell, unfamiliar with Austrian customs, endured the embarrassment, noting he had seen the practice in films but not as a real participant.

Oficer Purcell Pennsylvania Staton Michael Slavkovsky Omcer Purcell Slavkovsky Edward Braddock

Ashcraft Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison

Thomas Ashcraft of Cincinnati received a 30 month term at the federal prison in Moundsville West Virginia by Judge Sater after conviction for sending improper letters through the mail to his wife. Ashcraft worked as a stationery engineer at the Mt Vernon Sanatorium.

Thomas Ashcraft Cincinnati Moundsville W. Va Sater District Court Ashcraft Mt. Vernon Ohio State Journal

Blaze in smoke house at Keefer meat market

Fire crews responded to Keefer meat market on East Gambier street where a small fire started in the smoke house at the rear. The flames were extinguished with extinguishers and left only minor damage.

Keefer Meat Market East Gambier Street

Birth Announcements From Local Families

A daughter was born Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs William Bartlett. A daughter was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Samuel Zannetti of the Columbus road at Mt Vernon hospital. A daughter was born Monday morning to Mr and Mrs George Porter who reside a mile and a half east of North Liberty.

Mra William Bartlett A Won Samuel Zannetti Columbus Road Mt. Vernon Hospital George Porter Uille North Liberty

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Vernon Petit Jury Blair Purcell Willard Willis Graham Gladys Mpleta Bensel Rey B. E. Whittaker West Side Public Square H. Israel B. D. Herron Canhier Beeds George W. Gann J. L. Workman Hibbev Mt. Holly William Kayler J. Kastor Brown and Jefferson Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay Street Ohio the Knights Pythias Presbyterian Church Rt Tse Cretonnes and Uchintz Scotland Steele Oe ECRU Ines Gaueece Ben Sneneeses Nottingham Cadillac Wilton Axminster Ord Emad Sase
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