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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
2
The Fredericktown area reports on a Children’s Day observance at Waterford with a missions collection, announces Prof. W. F. Algire’s appointment as Centerbury superintendent, and highlights Muskingum University events, local visits, and community notices involving schools, churches, and residents.
Mrs J Robisons visit to former inlaws Mrs J Cannon from Findlay visits her mother Mrs DeVoe. Irwin Kykes returns from Delaware for summer. Lorin Zolman and Lucy Ducket attend K of P and Pythian Sisters convention in Hamilton Ohio. Mapes returns home after treatment in Chicago. Prefecteks band to hold park concert if weather allows. Children’s Day exercises by Metropolitan and Presbyterian Sunday schools praised. Jewish community progress noted.
Mrs Charles Malick and others visit Charley Stull in Danville while Clara Hartupee from Columbus visits, and Mina Stricker of Howard spends days with Charles Melick. Butter Grange ice cream festival planned at Melo School yard next Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs William Pino invited. Families gather for dinners and visits across Ankenytown, Cleveland, Loudonville, Ashland, and nearby towns. several residents listed with illnesses and social calls.
Several society notes describe weddings and engagements. Caley Qive Nupdels unites partners at a home ceremony with Rev Benjamin Tallow officiating among close relatives. Glore Jones and Lois Jones plan a Florida ceremony at the bride’s grandfather’s home in Danville. Leo Pons and Kiie Parker wed in East Chestnut Street church. they will reside in the Northwestern Elevator company area. Lyman Wednessing plans in Conavot, with summer plans in store.
Probate records reveal the last will of John Sproule of Mt Vernon naming daughter Iva Sproule Baker and two others as heirs. Executors Otto S. Baker and Louis Baker to manage the homestead on Hast Gambler Street and the Owl and Rogers Street lot, with equal division of personal property among Mrs. Baker and Otto Baker. An inventory for another estate lists goods and rent totaling $6,162.10. Administrative appointments, licenses, and deeds noted. a prominent entertainment show with major acts is advertised.
The Forepaugh and Sells Brothers circus unveils a daring act where a young French woman drives a car down a steep incline and vaults fifty feet to land on a spring platform. The stunt, presented as a milestone in thrillers, aims to captivate audiences with a dangerous near-miss and dramatic spectacle.
The Cotell home west of Centerbury burned early Wednesday around 6:15 am trapping the family before they fled as the roof collapsed. The origin remains a mystery though no stove or lamp fire was burning. Insurance coverage was stated. The Boxwell and Waxwell commencements are noted with details about venues and speakers.
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