Ewing will probate hearing and life estate terms
The John D. Ewing will is filed for probate with a June 6 hearing. Mrs. Nannie B. Ewing receives the estate during her life except for the law library and office furniture, which go to sons John D. Ewing Jr. and Thomas J. Ewing. Upon Mrs. Ewings death, the remainder passes to four children with contingency provisions for grandchildren. Executors named are Mrs. Nannie B. Ewing and John D. Ewing Jr. Ayers sentenced for shooting to wound in Fredericktown, with indeterminate penitentiary term. Other probate items include inheritance tax filing for A H Simmons estate and final accounts for Caywood and Russell estates. Deed filed transferring Clinton township property to Lanning Parsons for $105.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Ewing O
Nannie B. Ewing
John D. Ewing, Jr
Thomas J. Ewing
Barton W. Blair
Bert O. Evans
Reverend Miller to Speak at Pythian Memorial
Reverend H. H. Miller of North Main Street will travel to Ankenytown to deliver the memorial address for the Fredericktown Knights of Pythias. Memorial services occur in Ankenytown due to the knights residing nearby. Powdered coal storage issue discussed as experiments show cooling reduces packing and handling problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Pythian Memorial
H. H. Miller
North Main Street
Ankenytown
Fredericktown
Unconscious Girl Found by Boys Near North Malin Street
Myrtle Moore, formerly of Atl anca, fainted and lay unconscious in front of MH North Malin street when Henry McGhod and Paul Diat found her near Hone Priday eve around 10. The Blocher family moved her inside where she recovered, later saying she had fainted after exposure to rain. She worked at Dr. James F. Lee’s household. The incident prompted concern among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanry McGhod
Paul Diat
Atel
Harry Blocher
North
Malin Street
Blocher
Myrtle Moore
Atlanca
James F. Lee
Constantine and Wife Offered Jobs by Former Subject
Clarksburg, June 18. Constantine, deposed king of Greece, is offered work by George Paupolius, owner of a Greek restaurant. Paupolius promises a waiter job with salary and free board for Constantine and a kitchen role for Mrs. Constantine, contingent on discretion and silence about certain matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Atlantis
Constantine
Clarksburg
W. Va
Greece
George Paupolius
Exanonfreh
Kaiser
Y Camp Enjoyed By Boys At Cavallo
Reports from the Y M C A camp at Cavallo praise a week of good times coordinated by Maurice H Mitchell and secretary D M Spence. Costs per boy may leave the outing financially tight, with a possible higher price next year to cover the slack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavallo
Maurice H. Mitchell
D. M. Spence
Dean Denies Charge of Forgery in Columbus Case
Forest W. Dean of Homer was arrested Thursday by a U S marshal on a charge of forging civil service papers. He was arraigned in Columbus before Judge Sater and pleaded not guilty. Hearing set for next Tuesday. Dean allegedly forged a seal in a May 1916 civil service examination at the federal building in Columbus. He has been employed by the United States Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest W. Dean
Homer
United States
Columbus
Sater
Ti la
Dean
Federal Building
United States Agricultural Department
Telephone Picnic at Country Club Delights Operators
A country club gathering hosted by the Mt. Vernon Telephone Co featured a 3 PM to 10 PM event with 70 attendees and a dance after supper. Athletic contests were led by Lester Drye and Charles Appleton, with winners named, broadcasts by Syncopated quartet, and lemonade served on the porch. Attendees included operators from Mt. Vernon and other exchanges, with a long list of attendees from multiple towns and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt, Ver- Hon ‘Telephone Co
Lester Drye
Charles R. Appleton
Hera
Helen Stevens
Mabel Cochran
Vivian Ryan
Anna Tighe
Gertha Darling
Ter Drye
Isabelle Stevens
Blain Hess
Thomas van Voorhis
Walt
Met
Sturper
Fletcher Devin
Dwight McNabb
Allen Sapp
Ralph Walker
Mt. Vernon
Lela Mawer
Nallie Higgins
Ruth Buchanan
Nellie Metton
Minnie Taylor
Lela Miller
Mable O' Bryan
Vivida Ryan
Olive Hutchinson
Katherine Fitz
Laura Barncord
Ruth Finnell
Valeria Priessnitz
Ada van Voorhs
Helen Phillips
Aliee Shaw
Florence Cochran
Onna Seibold
B. O. Arnold
Lester Dry
Clyde van Voorkia
J. B. Hess
H. B. Pursel
Frank van Voorhs
H. ©. Devin
W. P. Rogardus
W. B. Clark
George Congdon
Donald H. Harper
B. D. Herron
Fred Kahri
Nathan Butcher
Dekale Butcher
Mr. Walker
Fredericktown
Letha Amsbaugh
Lacey Davidson
Mary Maris
Pearl Mackburn
Adah Murphy
Mozalle Wilson
Alfaretta Strong
Netherland Family
James Brodrick
Centerburg
Kathryn Riley
Grace Darling
Lula VanHorn
Walter Hicks
Gambler
Lucile Dial
Avis Jones
John Blamer
Bladensburg
Mise Rose McKee
Utica
Mayme Ackerman and
Rea Nichola
Columbus
V. G. Eastman
Births Hires Dorothy Tudor Guest of Cousin in Delaware
Miss Dorothy Tudor travels to Delaware for a weekend stay with her cousin Miss Mary Semans. The visit marks a social event as part of local birth notices and family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Tudor
Delaware
Mary Semans
Red Cross Affiliates in Mt Vernon Reach 4000 Members
Last night’s capta ins reported in Mt Vernon a target of about 4000 Red Cross members with $2600 raised. Some captains still delayed in reporting but figures show largeUnion company participation including C and G Cooper 18% Pennsylennia Co 19% Mt Vernon Bridge Co 110 Hope Forge 65 and Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co many others. Today’s drive will intensify with invitations to join in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vharke
Mt. Vernon
Red Cross
Mt Vernon
Shonen
C. & G. Cooper Co
Pennsylennia Co
Federal Spector For Local Battery Beins Its Inspection
Lieut J W Headington announced that the war department has named First Lieutenant Tallaferra to conduct the federal inspection of Battery BE next week. He will arrange a building for clothing and field equipment. Recruitment ends at midnight with Ralph Wolford as the latest recruit bringing the battery to 11 men. Headington, Orderly Davis and Privates Loney Bhireman Van Voorhis Seymour Snow Beleston will proceed to Camp Perry for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Headington
Adjt
Wood
War Department
Tallaferra
Headington
Ralph Wolford
Davis
Loney, Bhireman
van Voorhis
Seymour
Snow
Beleston
Camp Perry
Al Schweitzer Hits Long Drive for $50 Prize
Al Schweitzer, noted Rochester baseball player, clouted a ball against the Bull Durban sign in left field during the eighth inning of a game this week. He also earned a $50 prize, securing glory with the powerful hit and a cash award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al” Schweitzer
Rochester
Iesidea
War of 1812 Perry Built Warships from Forest Timbers
Commodore Perry reportedly converted trees from local forests into warships within a short period of effort during the 1812 conflict era, illustrating rapid shipbuilding methods of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Perry
Local Eagles Optimistic After Mt Vernon Convention
Local Eagles gather from the Mount Vernon lodge to the state convention. Most return Thursday night. some stay until Friday. The delegation won $165 in cash prizes while the strong showing enhances the lodge and city’s standing as an advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Convet
Marion
Sorina Aerle
Vernon
T Meir
Ater
Befere
Toya
Arrested pair faces police court fines for poultry theft
Willard and Mason Gatton father and son, both under arrest in Newark, are fined in police court for train riding and possession of 19 dressed chickens seen near Fredericktown. The men admitted the contraband fowls and a search by Sheriff Moasholder failed to locate the owner. The chief of police may confiscate the money if owners appear. In Licking County the younger Gatton also faced burglary charges at Bellville’s BL & O station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Gattin
Mason Gattin
George Brown
Henry Thompson
Newark
Fredericktown
Sherif Moasholder
Licking County
Young Gattin
Alan
Mansfeld
BL & O
Bellville
Sweet Cherries Change Flavor on Barker’s Tree
L A Barker, a Pike township farmer, reports one cherry tree bearing unusually sweet fruit after a decade of sour cherries. He has not grafted the tree and seeks explanations for the temperament shift in this remarkable crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Barker
Pike Township
Knox County Farmers Boost Acreage Despite Corn Decrease
Knox county assessors report 6 percent completion with county farmers expanding crops to raise total acreage in 1918. Wheat leads gains, corn acreage overall lower while oats, potatoes and silage corn rise. county shows 4,000 more acres than last year, with statewide rise around five percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Sina
Knox County
Tax Commission of Ohio
Serena
Knox
Oho
Springbarley
Short Locals update lists regional visits and travel
Ed J. Hanton returned to his home in Tiffin Sunday after visiting relatives. Mrs. A A Quinn left for Chicago Friday after a recovery period at M and I hospital. Mrs. R G Shawen and Donald returned to Toledo Saturday after a relatives visit. Fred Humbert and daughters Sara and Elinor went to Howard to spend a few days with Mrs. Ellen Humbert and with Mr. and Mrs. Coup Frances and William Jr plus Miss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed J. Hanton
Tiffin
A. A. Quinn
Chicago
M. & §. Hospital
R. G. Shawen
Donald
Toledo
Fred Humbert
Sara
Elinor
Howard
Local Residents Headed Home After Visits and Travel
Wilda Clark left Saturday for Park Md to join a weak Ming Glin study trip with sister Frank Harper near Parklifea university. The Grmbter and Mr and Mrs J C Pik tote day for Chicago after a month with Mr Fish family. Mrs W W McCullough goes to her Oot home, accompanying her nephew Mer McCullough. Mrs P M Sellers returns home to South Vernon after Mt Vernon hospital stay. Harley Vanes of Union township spent Friday evening in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda Clark
Park
Ming
Hurst
Padelifea University
Ton
Sistan
Harper
Mra J. C
Chicago
Mer McCullough
P.M. Sellers
Mt. Vernon Hospital
South Vernon
Harley Vanes
Union Township
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Ewing
Ayers
Charles W. Ayers
Common Pleas Court
Ohio
Blair Friday
Hallowe
A. H. Simmons
George Sites
Frank Turner
Charles Banks
Mary A. Caywood
Leander Caywood
John H. Russell
Board of Education of
Clinton Township
Lanning Parsons
Clinton
Atlantis
Country Club
Bebe
John Rom Moyer
North Adams Straet
Federal
Younger
William Fox
William Farnum
Charles Dicken
Charles Darnay
Stdney Carton
Famous Players
Paramount
Marguerite Clare
FIFI
SEA
Warner Lenses
B. E. Salisbury & Co
A. F. Stauffer
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