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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1916
Page
3
A single son is named executor for the estate with Girand Daughters and another daughter listed as beneficiaries during her lifetime, detailing the family arrangement and roles among heirs.
The will of John B. Emerick, dated Feb 8 1915, filed in probate with trust provisions for A B Emerick Carle Ellsworth her son Herbert Barnes and granddaughters Louella Donna Edna Emerick, with A E Emerick to receive after Carie Ellsworth’s life interest. If Carie predeceases, granddaughters and grandson may own. executor named A B Emerick. In other items, Bolton resigns from county tax revision board over salary cut. board to meet June 1 for 20 days. apportionment of salaries discussed. Also divorce decree in Maho Mayle vs Clarence Mayle. alimony per agreement. custody to plaintiff. Transcript filed in paternity action Chloe Deonis v Clay Alten. Application filed to fix collateral inheritance tax for John R. Wile von. appraisers named. Case State of Ohio Olean Selby pleads guilty. fined and jailed until costs.
In Wehland county the loan of commissioners considers ditch and bridge work for proposed improvements. A hearing on all petitions is required by state code, while commissioners need only view the plans. Costs are shared by benefited property owners except bridge work, funded by the county. Deed notice: John W. Rowlen to William A. Silcutt for property in Mt Vernon valued at $2.
Robert L. Carr as receiver of the Mt. Vernon Railway Co asks the common pleas court for authority to sell all company property. He states the line’s condition warrants a sale for creditors and interested parties. A hearing is set before Judge Blair on Wednesday morning May 3.
Irvin Porbing and Mariam Working, once separated by a divorce decree, reunite in marriage in Lexington Kentucky on Tuesday. Porbing will reside at Brink Haven with the couple sharing plans to live together and resume family life amid friends’ support.
The state highway commission opened bids for Knox county road work including 4.18 miles on the Columbus Millersburg road and 2.08 miles on the Mt Vernon Coshton road. Mansfield Construction Co., newly organized, submitted the low bid and the contract value totals $80,600.
The Sunday school group from North Liberty met Thursday evening at Willard and Edward Cunningham’s home. Attendees included Abanna Cunningham Mario Cunningham Nancy Harris Bessie Harris Florence Harris Mabel Smith Hagel Kirkpatrick Emma Hearst Florence Kunkel Florence Griffith Harold Bishop Glenn Bishop Curtis Smith Dwight Smith Frank Kunkel Vertis Kunkel Walter Oswalt Leater Proper Willard Cunningham and Edward Cunningham. After business, the group enjoyed music games and light refreshments.
The Y M C A balloon race ending Saturday saw balloons released two weeks earlier drift in many directions up to 20 miles from the city. Joseph Smith’s dry hydrogen balloon was found in Ventor Virginia on Chesapeake Bay, covering 860 miles, farthest of all entries, earning him a one year Y membership.
Ashbrook introduces four more special bills today. Felix Robertson civil war at New Ark receives $30 per month. George Ahlheim civil war at Mansfield gets $40 per month. Thomas Adams civil war at Coshooton receives $40 per month. Jennie Raley civil war at Mount Vernon gets $12 per month.
Dr. B. E. Whittaker is to preach the dedicatory sermon for the new Hopewell church tomorrow and oversee the plan to raise the small remaining balance to pay all bills. He will return to his own pulpit for the 7 20 evening service.
Thomas Hillier sustained a severe mashed foot Friday afternoon when a heavy plank fell at the Pennsylvania shops where he is employed. The injury, though not serious, will probably prevent Mr Hillier from using the member for several days.
Al Schweitzer of this city led the opening game against Denver by going 3 for 4. He earned prizes for the first two-base hit of the season and for reaching third base first.
The fire department rushed to Henry Miller’s home on Nori Sedusky Street Saturday morning. Within three minutes of the alarm, the engine arrived and the stove pipe fire was extinguished before major damage occurred. The loss is estimated at twenty five dollars.
Mrs Milton Lewis of Hust Gambler Street received a telegram Saturday morning about her brother George Davia's death in Burlington Oklahoma. Details are unavailable and the remains will be brought to Mt Vernon for burial. Historic Bolwine Hotel in Newark slated for modernization after J A Vogel Laying purchased the property.
Charles Smith, living near Johnston, died Thursday when he became entangled in a tractor on the Wil lame Farina farm. The incident caused devastating injuries, and authorities are investigating the tragedy.
The school community praised students and staff for excellent stage performances led by Lovet Barnard and others, with a piano solo and dances. A chapel devotionals program featured Rev Dye and Rev Dr Conant, followed by a visit to Cooper Foundry by Mt. Vernon high school physics classes and a series of readings from Webster and Washington.
Representative Ashbrook announced that the Post Office Department issued a call for an examination to fill the Howard Knox County postmaster position. The vacancy arose due to the death of Postmaster I A Wolfe. School of candidates will compete for the appointment. The notice was delivered by mail today in Washington.
Fragmented OCR text discusses guarantees and refunds offered by dealers, promising money back if products cause injuries or fail to perform. Mentions Mrs. W. A. Stewart returning home after a visit, and references individuals Aval Tthur Pree and Myre, with unclear context.
A fragment notes a husband displeased by his wife's dry goods bills and a rebel at heart. It mentions monthly Volle and buying acres, with uncertainty about voile. The garbled text hints at domestic finances and fabric terms without a clear event or person.
A troubled 16 year old, Lat t, under parole from Lancaster, confessed to burglaries in the Bellville Butter area after prodding by Prosecutor Jarvis. Officers say the boy, held at the county jail, will be returned to the reform school and then to Lancaster under parole supervision.
Mr and Mrs Lewin Garber celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their Main street home. In their mid eighties, married in Knox county by a Dunkard preacher, they moved to Knox and Richland counties 27 years ago. They remain active and received several presents as Bellville Messenger notes.
William McGown, employed by the Kern collecting agency in the city, has resigned his position and returned Friday to his home in Marion.
Charles Hillier Conrion Hitter dies in Newark at age 68 after apoplexy. He was a resident of Zanenville, formerly a surgical sergeant between Pittsburgh and St Louis. He leaves a wife Andro Gamthiers, three sons Frank Dolroli Athan ton and Gerald, aged father, and three brothers Edward Coulter Thomas, plus a sister Mine Alien.
Alice Mae Parker died Saturday morning at Mt Lite hospital after a three week illness. She was survived by a daughter, two brothers, and several sisters. The funeral will be Monday afternoon at Valley church with J. A Tome officiating and interment in Valley cemetery.
A Friday night debate at Columbus between East High School and Delaware High School on preparedness concluded with Delaware High School prevailing two to one. Judge P Zemer of the city served as one of the judges.
A Philadelphia doctor told mothers at a better baubles show not to feed their babies foods that would keep them awake at night. The remark suggested concern for infants but implied Philadelphia babies rarely stayed awake.
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