Two Wills Filed In Knox County Probate Court
The Knox county probate court records show the last will of Sarah C. Russell of Bladensburg bequeathing $250 to son Ray M Russell and listing farms to be sold with proceeds shared among eight children. Also filed is the last will of William Zolman of Berlin township distributing property to daughters Daisy Willits and Clara Shenabrook and to son Loran Zolman, with rest to three children. An affidavit in lunacy was filed against Angeline Veatch, and probate accounts and tax notices are reported along with hail damage in Yellowsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah C. Russell
Bladensburg
Knox County
Ray M. Ruesell
Harrion Township
Butler Township
David 5. Russell
John B. Russell
Flora B. Joss
Howard M. Russell
Bertha Michite
Annie M. Harris
Lettie J. Veatoh
Ray M. Russell
David
Zolman
William Zolman
Berlin Towright
Daisy D. Willits
Palmyra
Clara Shenabrook
Loran Zolman
Daisy D. Willit
John R. Wilson
Angeline Veatch
W. W. Pennell
J. 8
Storm at Martinsburg Hits Martinsburg Friday Evening
A large hailstorm moved through Martinsburg Friday evening causing no damage of any consequence. The event caused momentary disruption but left no injuries or structural harm reported by authorities.
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Martinsburg
Injured At Pittsburgh Plate Glass Factory In Storm
Three workers were hurt at the Pittsburgh Plate Glass plant in Southernon during Friday’s storm. John Simic suffered a badly cut forearm needing five stitches from a snapped roller. Otto Rampeng had an artery and vein severed in the left arm requiring binding without stitches. Motvey Fellin sustained a head wound with five patches applied. Dooley performed the surgeries for all three men.
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Pittsburgh
Southernon
John Simichi Fort
Otto Rampeng
Motvey Fellin
Dooley
Lightning Sparks Fire at Patterson Home
A near fire occurred as lightning ran along an electric light wire to the home of Mr. C. P. Patterson on Bast Antramek street Friday evening during the storm. The fire department responded but only wallpaper was blackened by the shock.
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C. P. Patterson
Bastantramek Street
Hailstones Of Remarkable Size Reported In Pleasant Township
Hailstones of remarkable size and great abundance fell in the southeastern part of Mensant town. Green fruit like apples and cherries were damaged while some reports say the hail was used to make ice cream. Local residents and numerous visitors traveled to nearby towns, with many heading to Newark and Columbus for weekend visits and family gatherings.
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Mensant Town
Officers named at Clinton Commandery annual conclave
The annual conclave of Clinton Commandery No 6 Knights Templar elected officers for the year at the Masonic Temple on Mel day evening. Elected were Eminent Commander Clinton N. Vitla Generalissimo Charles J. Ayers Captain General George B. Dooney Senior Warden William Dyer Junior Warden Tate Cromley Prelate Rav William J. HIs Treasurer Charles A. Bopp Recorder Barnet Potertian Standard Bearer Halbert M. Felleuton Sword Bearer Leonard H. Kelley Warder L B Rawlinson Sentinel Frank McGugin First Guard A Rawlinson Second Guard Otto S Baker Third Guard Frederick W Stamm Standing Committee William A Ackerman Banner M Allen K J Rawlinson Trustees Masonic Temple Co Robert S Hull Frank Harper and Dr LL Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Commandery
Knights Temlara
Masonic ‘Temple
Clinton N. Vitla
Charles J. Ayers
George B. Dooney
Benlor
William Dyer
Tate Cromley
Rav
William J
Charles A. Bopp
Redorder
Barnet Potertian
Standard Veurar
Halbert M. Felleuton
Leonard H. Kelley
L. B. Rawlinson
Sentinel
Frank McGugin
A. #. Rawlinson
Otto 8. Baker
Frederick W. Stamm
William A. Ackerman
Banner M. Allen
K. J. Rawlinson
Trustees
Masonic Temple Co
Robert 8. Hull
Frank Harper
Ll. ‘Willams
Farm Loans On Easy Payments Offer In Knox County
The Knox Savings and Loan Association advertises farm and home loans in Knox County with a 6 percent rate. It invites farmers contemplating buying building or paying off an old loan to visit or call at Vine and Main streets Northwest corner for assistance.
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Sea UB
Knox County
Knox Savings and Loan Association
Northwest Corner Vine and
Main Streets
Fire Strikes Home as Severe Storm Rages
A late Friday rainstorm with high winds caused a fire at John Harrison’s flat on Main and Front streets above Hop’s laundry. A lace curtain wrapped a gas jet, smoke and flames filled the room, the door was forced open, and firefighters arrived to extinguish the blaze before the department’s arrival. Wall paper suffered extensive scorching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harrison
Harrison
Earthquake Crisis Hits Sumatra Java Damage and Disruptions
A violent earthquake struck southern Sumatra causing significant damage in Batavia and Benkoelen. Many were killed or injured, buildings collapsed, and telegraph lines were cut. The British steamer Kintuck, carrying emigrants, is reported overdue and a search ship has been dispatched. A separate report notes a horse killed by lightning near Mt Liberty Ohio during a storm.
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Batayin
Java
Sumatra
Benkoelen
Kintuck
China Mutual Steam Navigation Company
Ben
Mt. Liberty
William Statler
Prisoner Vanishes After Forcing Escape On East Side
William Vanatta, sought in Orrville for burglary, is believed to have torn bars and slipped away from the city jail on the east side, prompting a citywide manhunt and warnings to area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Escape of Orrville Burglary Suspect From City Lockup
William Vanatta, held on burglary charges in Orrville, Ohio, escaped from the Pennsylvania railroad yard lockup in broad daylight Friday. He unhooked a stove door, bent window bars, climbed to the roof, and jumped to the ground, eluding Constable Huntaberger and local officers who searched the yard without success. Police planned reinforced bars and bolts to prevent further escapes, while seeking Vanatta’s whereabouts.
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William Vanatta
Pennsylvania
Orrville
Ohio
City
Huntaberger
Wayne County
Vanatta
Mt. Vernon
Hunteberger
Parker
Prea St
Lightning strikes Jones building on public square
Lightning hit the northeast end of the Jones building on the public square at 4 o clock Saturday morning. No wires were nearby and only minor damage occurred, about six bricks dislodged and knocked to the pavement.
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Jones Building
Public Square
He Comes Up Smiling Comedy at Atlantic City Next Month
A comedy by Byron Ongley and Mint Nyitray titled He Comes Up Smiling is slated for production in Atlantic City next month with Dougls Pairbanke leading the cast.
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Byron Ongley
Mint Nyitray
Atlantic City
Dougls Pairbanke
Ratto and His Company of Eminent Artists Opens Chautauqua Week
John B. Ratto, once a newspaper seller in Chicago, stars as one of the world’s great impersonators with his Company of Eminent Artists. The act blends humor with sharp, darker life sketches performed while he “makes up” on stage. Reports from Pennsylvania, South Bend, and Sioux Falls praise the masterful character studies and memorable appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Ratio
John B. Ratto
Chicago
Ratto
Pennsylvania
South Bend
Ind. Tribune
Sioux Falls
Local residents travel for social and convention events
Mr Hoy Russell joined John Schnebly in Ovlsford Wisconsin to sell breakfast food. Mrs EB Fry of North Sandusky Street visits Bellville then Mansfield to stay with her sister Mrs E A Orr. Mr and Mrs Wintermute Mowery and C F Daly travel from this city to Columbus for the national convention of the I B S A in that city.
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W. B. Ralston
South Catherine Street
Howard
M. Dill
Legrand Britton
J. C. Barlywine
Bangs
Mra
Bank of Green Valley
Hebron
Ohio
Harry Albaugh
West Burgess Street
Newark
Oliver Dodge
East Gambier Street
Mr. Dodge
Columbus
Gertrude Townsend
Joplin
Missouri
Blocher
East Chestnut Street
William Babbs
North Sandusky Street
Warsaw
James McWilliams
Weat Vine Street
Zeta O'Brien
Spring Mountain
Russell Ewart
Winona
Minnesota
Ford Jessup
New York City
Helen Shireman
Harry Newton
Garrett, Ind
Robert
Hull
J. F. Fivc
City
Waterford
Chicago
Marie Shireman
Cleveland
Mt Vernon
C. ©. Mussy
New Castle
Ind
G. Weaver
Utica
B.A. Priest
Bakersville
Cat
George Owen
Clinton Street
Newark Hazarday
Hoy Russell
Ovlsford
Wisconsin
John Schnebly
EB. C. Fry
Bellville
J. M. Klatz
Mansfield
E. A. Orr
W. Wintermute
Bert Mowery
C. F. Daly
Local Names Mention a Evening Music Gathering
Fragmentary OCR note references Mr John Wider of North Mothers lefront Maver meeting this evening with a group including Mr. Eider and a musical trio. Mentions Detar the Inetrnisgmte, and Mr and Mrs Fel Matick with Chestnut etree as relatives near Mt Tiberty.
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John Wider
North Mothers Lefront
Iam Mothen
Tows
Wherty
Chovtangea
Eider
Votha
Mra
Fel
Yjeltie
Mt Tiberty
Stallion Sale Advertises Racing and Breeding Prospects
A fragmented horse sale notice lists stallions and colts for breeding and racing. It mentions ARGO, PETER PIFFER, PRINCE AX, HAGLE DENMARK, HONFLEUR, and others with fees and lineages, including Saban and Peter The Great. Contact W. Korn s, Citizen s Phone 254, residence Gambler Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince AX
General Watts
HAGLE
Denmark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Probate Court
of Knox Co
Sarah
Russell
Fredericktown
Temple of Justice
Harry J. Sanderson
T. D. Banning
J. B. Banning
John D. Thompson
L. M. Bell
Burr Wyatt
Charles Brown
Howard Vance
John Albert
J. A. Shaeffer
Adm
A. RB. Vernon
Wayne
Jelloway
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Factory
Pleasant Township
Clinton Commandery No
C.F. Colville, Seoy
Leo Dietrichstein
David Belasco
Banner
AOS
Parkstion
THE
Standard Oil Company
Cincinnati
Ringbert
Waddell
Rex
Knox
Peter Piffer
Peter the Great
Saban Rere Jon Fee
AB Jorton
Korns
Gambler Bt
Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Pennsylvania Lines
Akron
Hata
Ko Fen
de Dy Wiliams Company
Dept
P.O
East Hampton
Conn
W. E. McCormick
J. McCormick & Son
Ambulance Servicer
Bell
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