Mount Vernon Red Cross Chapter Prepares Uniform Hospital Supplies
Mt. Vernon American Red Cross Chapter will begin hospital supply work with uniform garments and standardized packing. Two representatives will travel to a central point to receive instructions, then train local workers. Membership funds fund supplies, with expected totals around 6,000 members.
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Mt. Vernon
American Red Cross
Columbia
Cleveland
McCormick
Newark
Red Cross
Lightning Hits Barn Ignites Nearby Bridge
A storm Tuesday evening caused lightning to strike a barn owned by Alfred Fish east of Gambler. The bolt traveled from the vent on the barn to a conductor near the ground, igniting a gina and catching a nearby bridge on fire. Firefighters responded but could not extinguish it quickly. Mr Fishsson stepped outside moments before the strike.
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Alfred Fish
Gambler
Wnion
Hy Waece Bridge
Flebsson
Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs Cornelius V Tims Mt Liberty
Mr and Mrs Cornelius V Tims of Mt Liberty announce the birth of a son on June 11. Mrs Tims formerly Miss Lala Belt. Quote attributed to Chicago News remarks on concealing the past.
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Mra
Cornelius V. Tims
Mt. Liberty
Tims
Mise Lala
Homer man admits quoting error in forgery plea
Forrest W. Dean of Homer faced a case in Columbus where he pleaded guilty to forging other authors’ material. He claimed he simply forgot quotation marks while compiling borrowed text and said he did not flee justice, noting recent transfer and current government employment.
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Forrest W. Dean
Homer
Columbus
Bayner
Dean
Denis
U.S
Draft Likely as Battery Gears Up in Mt Vernon
Battery B drill and roll being held at 7:30 p m Friday on the public square. Sergeant Gail of the U S Army arrived in Mt Vernon to act as instructor and may stay until July 15 unless the battery reaches full strength. Recruits enlistment is slow amid belief Knox county will be exempt from the draft, which officials say is unlikely. Drafts are expected to be extended to fill quotas while Battery members are measured for uniforms after recent inspections.
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Gail
United States Army
Mt. Vernon
Tme
Knox County
Prison Labor Debated in New Hospital Bid Rejections
The board of administration met Tuesday afternoon to consider constructing the Ohio State Sanatorium hospital by prison labor. Only two bids were received, both exceeding the $50,000 appropriation, Dalton Vaughn bid Port and Bert Smith bid 60,000, and both were rejected.
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State
Pheew Hospital
Bulli
Ohio
Stee
Iirnose
Dalton & Vaughn Pur Inem
Port
Bert
Officers Elected for Shepherds of Bethlehem Lodge
The Shepherds of Bethlehem elected officers Wednesday with Commander Mrs Alice Farrison and Vice Commander Mrs Mary Phar. Other posts filled include Treasurer Mrs Ta Larabee and Accounting Mrs Frederica Mat hewil. Evening Star Lodge No 18 reported six members elected including Counselor Bessie Wooliaan and Recording Secretary Anna Baker.
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Shepherds of Bethlehem
The
Eteer Oo
Mra
Alice Farrison
Pyat
Mre
Nora Davie
Mary Phar
Linerty
Evening Star
Camnell
Lone
Douphrate
Laherty
Bessie Wooliaan
Catndelor
Jixrne Bote
Anna Haughman
Nora Davis
Anna Baker
Minnie Neiss
Rose Perkins
Lydia Masi
Pearl Mataifey
Lizale Hinger
Jennia Jackson
Knox County Tax Payment Delays Slow Revenue Stream
Knox County taxpayers respond slowly to tax time extensions. Treasurer Loyd M. Hell reports only about one third of the $300,000 tax duplicate has been paid, as more residents delay until extensions. He notes prompt payment would let the county earn interest to potentially lower future tax rates. The article also lists probate inventories, estate accounts, and real estate transfers including John Snively to Harry S. Shively and Joseph J. Reed to G. H. Richert with respective properties and sums.
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Knox County
Loyd M. Hell
Court House
Mr. Bell
Bell
John Snively
Harry S. Shively
Brown
Joseph J. Reed
G. H. Richert
Knox Co Craft in Days of Civil War
The 1862 county record lists men drafted for the Northern Army. Some precincts show up to three draftees while noting no draft occurred in St Vernon due to unreadied quotas. The piece contrasts 1862 draft practices with the later selective conscription and reflects public attitude as a disgrace by today’s standards.
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Knox CO
Army of the North
St. Vernon
Charles Sinkey Converting Man Die in Columbus Hospital
Charles Sinkey of Croton died today after a conversion incident in Columbus shortly before arrival at Columbus hospital. He was about 40 years old and left two sons Chall and John and two daughters Ming Pearl and Miss Irene Sinkey. He had been in the livery business in Croton until a week ago when he was taken to Columbus for an operation not performed due to his critical condition.
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Noup
Charles Binkay
Croton
Chall
Bind John
New York City
Iren Sinkey
Binkey
Creton
Columbus
Hon
Fernandez father in Spain reports son injured in train wagon crash
Raymond Fernandes, formerly of the Staunton barber shop, writes from Spain to James Staunton about his son being hit by a train wagon while driving an automobile. He notes the May 22 letter and promises to write again, stating the injury occurred March 8 and asking to be remembered to friends.
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James Staunton
Raymond Fernandes
Staunton
Fernandes
Spain
Washington
New York
Havana
Mt. Vernon
Suttles At Hospital For Extended Stay
Mayor Mitchell reports Suttles held at Mt Vernon hospital after a wound to the right leg from Officer Mokroyn. The suspect was shot and faces possible move from Friday to Thursday afternoon as a reversal of plans. The attorney provided no statement and doctors say recovery will take ten to twelve weeks.
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Mitchell
Avralemen
Charlies Suttles
Shepestad
Arenign
Mt Vernon Hospital
Suttles
Oflcar Mokroyn
Lis
Sutton
Ila
Miss Edith Henderson saved by timely medical aid
Miss Edith Henderson of Coshocton narrowly survived a severe headache episode after collapsing during a headache attack. Rescued by a physician, she was aided by prompt medical help and remains under care. Attorney J Mondrd Jones and Dr A C Shiver of Newark announced plans to provide free professional services to Licking county soldiers families during the war.
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Edith Henderson
Coshocton
Misa Henderson
Oneon Selovenere
J. Mondrd Jones
A.C. Shiver
Newark
Licking County
The Sailor and Phoebe in a Summer Courtship
A first person reminiscence recounts Phoebe, daughter of a wealthy farmer, inviting yacht outings and sea adventures. The narrator recalls sailing with Phoebe, her affection for water, and a risky voyage in a windy day. He reflects on their romance and her indirect way of sharing plans.
Piney Grove meeting reviews temperance and union plans
The Prenens Witt meeting at Mrs. J Walker’s home discussed county infirmary services starting July 1 at two o’clock, with plans for singers and prayer. A letter from Addison urged temperance, labor efficiency, and wage parity for women. Committee reports covered outings, education, and methods for expanding church union activities.
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Franges Willard
Dy Press
Comulay
Jane
Wie
J. Walker
América
Dave Henalerapolien
Mra Creveilie
Union
Seneson
Mra. Tilton
En Dowing
Mere Addison
Temperance and Tabor
Nixon
Union Telegraph Company
Adiston
Oval Unions
Army
Beach
Dhireen
Westerville
School of Methods
Mésdemes Nixon
Walker
Tilton
Creveling
James A. White
Anti-Saloon League
Liquor League
Red Cross
Ue Wat
Fredericktown Branch Gets New Supervisor at B&O
Clay Gyster is promoted to supervisor of the Fredericktown B&O branch. Thompson Brubaker of Butler succeeds his position, with Workman departing after recent Akron work. An invitation extends to members and friends of the OWL Creek Sunday.
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God
Brubaker Saver
Rex Phillipa
Clay Gyster
B&o
Pylhead Siolir Thompson Brubaker
Butler
Workman
Akron
Owl Creek
Local Items From Ankenytown Metropole
In Ankenytown and Bertin Township residents share visits and updates. L L and Mrs Dalrymple return from Newark with Mrs Dalrymple's niece Lucy Davidson works nights at the Central office, Miss Ethel Poorman visits friends, Mr and Mrs Paul Wreht travel from Wooster to visit Dr Wright, and Mrs Emeling Ewers rests at John Ervin's home. Community members attend services, conventions, and calls to meetings while several locals travel to Columbus and Marion for events.
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Dalrymple
Newark
Lucy Davidson
Central Office
Manatieta
Ethel Poorman
Verman
Paul Wreht
Wooster
Wright
Walter Wiliam
Don Botme
Beam
Charley Shippocasse
Miss Dwyer
Mt. Vernon
McNute
Carl Friel
Geneva Swetland
Daughters of Veterans
Adah Murphy
Mansfeld
Robert Miller
Bar
Danhim
Cambridge
Epworth League
Marguerite Marple
Fred Barnhart
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
James Weekley
TiMin
J. W. Weekley
Town
Society Dance At Country Club Draws Local Guests
Nearly one hundred residents attended a Society Dance at the country club on a winter evening. The Syncopted quartet led by Allen D and Ralph Walle performed with Derekt McNabl, Jeddy the Bobcats, and Fletcher My Dew providing music as town guests mingled and refreshments were served during the night.
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Jeddy
Constant ‘Mg
Allen D
Sa U
Fletcher My Dew
Derekt McNabl
Ralph Walleren
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