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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
5
Mrs. Borden was granted a divorce from Perry B. Borden in the common pleas court on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Custody of their minor child awarded to Mrs. Borden. Defendant ordered to pay $12 per month for child support. Also notes related probate, executor appointments, and real estate transfers.
Mrs Valentine Baker dies at 6 P M in Newark. She was 74 after a period of illness caused by enlarged glands. Survived by Peter Baker and Mrs Al Matthew of Newark, and other children William Baker of San Hoaky Philip Baker Mrs Kate Johnson and Mrs Carling Bausch, all of Newark.
Sheriff Mossholder’s reputation as a sleuth wavers after failing to locate the owner of chickens stolen by Willard and Mason Gatton from a Knox county farmer. The Gattons were arrested in Newark while trying to sell 13 dressed fowls claimed to come from a Fredericktown area farmer. They were jailed Friday by Captain Castor of the H. and O. detective force on charges of riding and burglary. The younger Gatton indicated a farm as the source, and the sheriff’s inability to trespass on Richland county ground left the owner unresolved.
An advertisement claims to increase income by offering five percent interest on $15,800,000 lent as first mortgage loans on homes and farms. It promises semiannual interest payments and safety, inviting calls or written requests for booklets to learn more about the scheme.
John Kilduff aged 79 died at 5 45 p m Sunday at his home 012 East Gambier street following a long illness He was born in Sligo Ireland June 24 1838 and came to Knox county as a youth He married Margaret Treey of Cleveland on Sept 17 1866 Surviving are children James in Montana Walter Han and Thomas in Cleveland Misses Mary Marie Agnes and Elizabeth all in this city Funeral is at 830 Wednesday at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Thirteen entries have been listed in the Knox county worn growing contest begun under the Chamber of Commerce. Two trips to Washington will be awarded to winners. Secretary Mayer asks interested boys to submit applications to the Chamber promptly to avoid delay and trouble.
Phidlay police arrested Rockland Schwidt on West Vine street Saturday afternoon for grand larceny. Patrolman James Taylor detained him until county jail Sunday. Chief Crawford of Findlay ordered the offender held for further processing.
Knox county exceeds its Red Cross quota by over 2000, with Mt Vernon supplying about half. Campaign totals reach $5,000 plus outstanding funds after Mt Vernon drive ends Saturday, as 2900 county members outside Mt Vernon are noted. Jackson township leads with about 355 families and near full membership. The county prepares a second drive to meet its war fund quota once membership ends.
James Hagers of Danville suffered a heart failure as he left the county treasurer office after paying taxes. Deputy C G Mint and staff caught him before he fell, and after first aid he recovered and left for home. He attributed previous attacks to overheating from walking from the railroad station to the courthouse.
Advertised June 25 1917 lists letters remaining unclaimed including Chester Beeman Co Hammond Wheel Deviller Josephine Puller Bil Barber Merrill Bateman Le V Morrison Henry Powell Mia Tom Tish Win Went Clyde Wood Mu Catharine. Postmaster Frank Harphr signs notice.
In Howard, local resident known as Uncle Jim turned 82 on December 28 1916. Born in Cornwall England he arrived in Kin derhook as a blacksmith and remained active. He recalls forge days and notes war news with cautious optimism while reflecting on community changes including a church sale and local court notices.
Deputy Sheriff Burr H. Lytle visited a camp of horse traders along the Columbus road Monday to eject them for disturbing nearby residents. The group, described as a gang, had been making life miserable in the vicinity of the Derr Mod y farm area, prompting authorities to act.
Local No. 14 International Molders Union at its regular meeting elected officers for the coming term including President Charles A. Blair and Vice President John P. McDorough. A turtle supper followed. a committee chaired by Peter Baker will organize the observance of the order’s anniv ersary and honors to past members while noting contingencies.
The Board of Education of Clinton Township Ohio invites bids by July on a 20 year term for furnishing wagons and related transport. Prospective bidders may obtain details from the clerk or board member. Bids must be sealed and mailed to the Clinton Township Board of Education Vernon, Ohio, or Knox County, Ohio.
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