Stranger Found Dead In Suspected Natural Death Case
Authorities identify a male missing from sight as E. Fichter after a body with matching clothing markings is found. Coroner deems death natural in what appears to be a routine investigation.
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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
3
Authorities identify a male missing from sight as E. Fichter after a body with matching clothing markings is found. Coroner deems death natural in what appears to be a routine investigation.
A man about 60 years old, likely named E. Fichter, was found dead in a Clinton township school yard near Mt Vernon. Coroner Fisher ordered an autopsy for Sunday to determine heart disease or other natural causes, while sheriff deputies seek the man’s residence and identity.
The cases of Jesse Rinehart and William Weaver, charged with violating liquor laws, were continued from Friday to Tuesday morning. Rinehart’s hearing set for 9 o'clock, Weaver's for 10. Continuances granted at defendant and state request. Also notes visits by Claudine and Mollie Engel of Howard and A W Nickert of Youngstown with Mt. Vernon residents.
A distressing accident struck the year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Barton of North Sandusky Street about 830 am Saturday. She screamed in the yard then ran inside to tell her mother that Abe had hurt her eye. The pupil was punctured and sight may be badly impaired or destroyed. An X ray was taken to assess the wound. The girl cannot explain how it occurred but it is believed a weed or grass blade caused the injury.
George H. Jones was arrested on a warrant sworn by Sanitary Policeman T. C. Norrick for maintaining a nuisance due to an overflowing cesspool behind the Jones bakery on What High street. He pleaded not guilty. hearing set for Wednesday, June 26 at 2:30 pm. Sewage drains into the alley and onto High street. City council and board of health discussed remedies but offered no relief.
St Vincent de Pauls schools will be closed Thursday. Commencement exercises occur Monday at 1 30 in the school auditorium. Alumni banquet Tuesday evening at the same place, with special church services Sunday at 8 30 to commemorate forty years. The graduating class advances the school to a full twelve year grammar course and four year high school. All pupils and alumni are invited to Sunday services as the pastor recalls the forty year work.
Mayor Perrine issues an edict prohibiting the explosion of fireworks and firecrackers within city limits until July 4. Police are instructed to enforce the ban strictly. An informal note mentions a visitor, Mr. J. G. Craig of Washington, D. C., staying with Mr. and Mrs. S. Bedell.
In Knox county common pleas court Judge Fulton hears multiple items. Clarence Stricklin sues The Hotophone Co for $2,000 claiming his left thumb was cut by a stamping machine fault while working as an employee two years ago. Alexander Kenney sues Rudyard Wright et al to quiet title near Centerbury. Probate filings include third partial accounts for Watson and a first and final account for George W. Bunn. Marriage license cleared for Belew and Pay. Real estate transfers include Allen Taylor acquisitions in Jackson county valued at various sums.
Mr C J Bevington of Democracy and Miss Myrtle Overly of Frederick town married at the Methodist parsonage by Rev H D Barnett. A Niagara Falls trip follows and a home in Democracy awaits. Friends honor Miss Margaret Mahaffey on her fifth birthday with games and gifts and an auto ride around the city.
Two well loaded trains left Est O station early Saturday carrying excursionists from Mt. Worton to Bandusky and Cedar Point. It was the annual picnic for C. G. Cooper Co. and Mt. Vernon Bridge Co. Nine hundred and eight tickets were sold. No crowding or trouble reported. Trains left at 6 30 and 6 66. Return trip planned for tonight.
The nine county bankers association held its annual meeting in Mt Vernon on Wednesday June 25. Officials discussed local lending trends, cooperative efforts, and improvements to service across member banks.
Gambier June 21 Kenyon College reveals three new professors will join next fall to replace retiring staff. Edward M. Towles will hold the Samuel Mather chair of Economics after B S from Tulane in 1902 and a Yale PhD in 1908. Edward A. Underwood will occupy the Samuel Mather Romance Languages chair after Missouri and Harvard degrees, with fluency in French Italian and Spanish. John Whitmore will serve as assistant professor of Chemistry and Physics after Yale PhDs and recent studies in Germany, with prior Wooster experience and current teaching at the University of Washington.
Porter Charlton, accused of killing his wife and dumping her body in Lake Como three years ago, is likely to be examined by Italian medical experts upon arrival. If declared insane, he could be sent to an American asylum. the Italian government is expected to consent.
Porter Charlton, whose extradition case drew U S Supreme Court attention, celebrates three years in Hudson County Jail New Jersey for the 1910 murder of his wife in Italy. He confessed to Hoboken police on arrest and is awaiting extradition while his case continues. New Rochelle observes the 230th anniversary of the French Huguenot settlement with a week of events and the unveiling of a statue to Jacob Leisler.
Seventh annual meeting of group sll of the Ohio Bankers Association brings a local reception committee of bankers from Ashland Crawford Erie Huron Knox Marion Morrow Richland Wyandot counties in Mt Vernon on Wednesday June 26. Delegates and visitors register at the M C A assembly room. Program includes address of welcome by H H Greer and reports by officers and standing committees. Banquet at 630 pm, by Knox County banks. Also notes Wayne Grange meeting June 24 on Temperance with Rev Jones open air program.
In Brook Street London St Athen’s Church known from Dickens Oliver Twist is to hold simple services tomorrow for the completion of its fiftieth year. Since its founding fifty years ago Father Stanton has guided its destinies with faithful stewardship.
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