Worthless checks scare Coshocton County suspects in frauds
A string of counterfeit checks targeted Coshocton area merchants last month. Victims cashing 17.75 and 11.75 checks drawn on Lorain Commercial Bank were deceived by a trio posing as buyers. Police traced no solid lead as the suspects vanished after the frauds.
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Hes Boom
Coshocton County
Mt Vernon
Captains Candy Store
South Main Street
Peter Vandergrift
Booth Main Street
Harry A. Dillon
Lorain Commercial Bank
Lorain
Ohio
F. W. Hilbrecht
Lareln Grove Co
Wisner
Caplanio
Clements
Lorala
Coshocton
Harry A. Lewis
Rapshite Tire and Rubber Co
Ten
Sudden Death Strikes Mrs John Marsh at Jelloway
Mrs John Marsh of Jelloway near Oslo dies at home two miles east of here on Sunday night at 11 o clock after a long illness of dropsy and heart trouble. She did housework and prepared supper before retiring. She leaves a husband and several sons and daughters.
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Jelloway
Oslo
John Marsh
Here
Stolen Horse and Buggy Reported in Fredericktown
A bay seven year old horse of 1100 pounds with black leg and tail was stolen from in front of the Roberts blacksmith shop in Fredericktown Monday morning. A young man and a stranger were involved. Mt. Vernon police were notified. owner’s name not released.
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Fredericktown
Roberts Blacksmith Shop
Mt. Vernon
Powder mill explosion near New Castle causes fatalities
Powder mill near Couvert Star farm four miles from New Castle exploded at 4 o clock in the morning. The resulting fire burned the dwellings nearby. Several people were killed though the exact number was not yet determined.
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New Castle
Burton
Couvert
Misuse of the Mails Leads to Major Ohio Case
A Mt. Vernon born Emma Howell, later known as Mia. Bothwell and others, is arrested in Delaware for using the mails to defraud multiple victims across Ohio Michigan and Indiana. Detected through postoffice inspectors in Columbus, she faces federal charges for a scheme alleged to net about $3000. She appeared in court in Columbus and was held on $1000 bond.
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Mt. Vernon
Delaware
Columbus
United States
Emma Howell
Frank Laferre
Columbus Dispatch
Emma Bothwell
Allan Mrs. Reynolds
Anna Wit- Hama
Allan Jane Mason
Postoffice
Robinson
Henry James
Hamer
Mia
Bothwell
William Bothwell
Columbus Heating and
Bixth
Mre. Reynolds
Detroit
Hiv Slater
Notorioua Horee
Reynolds
Simpson
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan City
Post Office Department
Toledo
City
Johnson
Laferre
Thce Department
South Bend
Edward Tanner
Edward H. Frederickson
Ind
Anna Williams
Del
H. Frederickson
Sooth Bend
Dubail
North Main Street
Births Reported in Local Families
A daughter was born March 14 to Mr and Mrs J F Posit of Aston formerly of Mr Vernon. A daughter was born Sunday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Charles Kilgore of East Front Street. Special session called Washington March 17 with President addressing Congress.
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J. F. Posit
Aston
Vernon
Charles Kilgore
East Front Street
Washington
Moon Ga
F. M. Bank set to begin work on new jail in April
The first case for the F. & M. Bank project is scheduled to start in April as construction for the new jail proceeds. Officials confirm work will begin promptly and expect timelines to align with city planning.
Divorce suit filed by Ela S Carr in Knox Common Pleas
The Knox county Common Pleas convened Monday with Judge Jewell. Ella S Carr sues Miles A Carr alleging four years of neglect and cruelty. seeks divorce alimony and child custody. In other notices, William A Silcott returns after alimony case. Sheriff arrests Thomas Flaharty for intoxication and later obscene language. various probate and land transfers listed.
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Common Pleas
Jewell
F & M. Bank Ve. Sharp
William F. Sapp
John Conpér
Ella
Carr
Court of Common Pleas
Knox County
Miles A. Carr
Lewis B. Houck
George Horn
Mary
Walker
Park B. Giatr
Plaint
Local Y M C A Juniors Edge Newark in All Round Test
Last Saturday the Y M C A Junior leaders from Newark clashed with their local rivals on Newark’s floor. Vernon won on the parallel bars in gymnastics and Newark defeated them in basketball in overtime. Newark also won at the horizontal bar and back work in athletics and beat the locals in volleyball. All events were closely contested and the visiting Newark team was praised for its hospitality.
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Newark
Ohio
Vernon
Notice to Mount Vernon Telephone Patrons to Move
Mt Vernon Telephone Co informs patrons moving during this season to notify the information operator with full address at least five days prior. Extra installers will prepare preliminary work. charges only apply if the line has been in service less than a year, minimum $2.
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Mt. Vernon Telephone Co
Knox County Fair location debate stalls board decision
The Knox County Fair site dispute remains unresolved after Saturday’s meeting as committees from total men and Frederick town decline to report. A final decision is slated for next Saturday at 7 PM. Columbus East High School defeated Mt. Vernon 60 to 5 on the YMCA floor, with Columbus clearly outmatched.
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Knox County
Alr
Predericktown
List of names in Sheridan Dowde postmaster notice
King, Mrs. Mary A Kirk, Mrs. D. &. Kiley, Mrs. Cora G Lambert, Eles Liggett, John Long, L. Roy Mackley, William Olds, Mrs. James Olson, Elian Purdue, Mra. R. C. Roby, Mrs. Jad Strait, Miss Mylie Toffer, T. Ward, Mrs. L. V. Walkman, L. B. Weigh, Wm Sheridan G. Dowde, Postmaster.
Wrench Injury Hits Gas Driller at Local Well
A gas driller working at a south city well was severely injured when a heavy wrench fell from above and crushed his right hand. He received treatment at Mt. Vernon after the accident Saturday evening.
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Jack Haley
Mt. Vernon
Buckeye State Building and Loan assets show strong mortgage holdings
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company lists over six million dollars in home mortgages as assets at its Rankin Building office in Columbus. It notes no real estate ownership, a large reserve fund, experienced auditors, and aims to emphasize financial strength and caution to depositors. The text also advertises Oberlin Business College spring term starting April 7 1913 with claims of high demand for graduates and favorable job reports from employers.
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Mowney
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
West Gay Street
Columbus
Ohio
Zona
Zene
Palom
Oberfin Business College
Interstate Position Exchange
B. C
Cleveland
Calarien
Goodrich Co
Akram
Oberlin Business College
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Gide Public
Wanda Hering
F. & M. Bank’'s Sharp
Ela S Carr
The
Temple of Justice
Jeetat
Mar Hott
Court House
Bilcott
William A. Silcott
Woodafield
Silcott
Ined
John M. Woolfson
Thomas Flaharty
South Vernon
Flaharty
Plaharty
Perrine
Conta
Frank Harper
Meyer Lindort Company
Oret
Rollin R. McIntire
James A Back
Wil Idina
Harriet Laurie Maloney
L. B. Ackerman
Henry Hees
William A. Ackerman
B. Y. Struble
Harry
Irvine, Farmer
Morris
Tornship and
Sthet Deakine Townership
Kev
D. Barnett
Pike
Desde Fiiea
A. A. Perrine
Geo, M.hartapee
Lot
Mound View Cemetery
Geo
Easterbrook
Wm. J. Baxterbrook
College
R. F. Clark
R. K. Smith
Caroline Meltser
Darling
Catherine Dixon
Chas
M. Fletch
Monroe
Hither Hunt
Joseph Horn
Sarah E. Stair
M. Winterbotham
Roger
A. H. Vance
Anna
Y.M.C. A
East HiGit
Knox Co
Colombes
Vern Grange
Columbus East High
Tix
Columbus Inds
East
Columbus High
Euter Town
Inesine
UU Dowds Dry Goods Co
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