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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
6
Property transfers under the John E Willits will names Walter G. Johnson as executor without bond. An affidavit of lunacy against filer Selby was withdrawn.
The Will of John Hi Willits, dated July 28 1915, names Margaret J Willits for life with remainder to Adell KR Johnson. Walter B Johnson named executor without bond. Affidavits withdrawn, guardianship matters and dower rights referenced. Executrix Dovey Church appointed for Morrin Penrome estate with bond set. Complex probate and municipal affairs surface, including legislative trick claims and court orders in a string of probate and public notices.
Fragmented text shows deeds filed and transfers in Cassie area including parcels in Clainton Mt. Vernon and adjacent towns. Mentions include Dora May Shaw to W W Young, Delia Schutter to John Awigart, and Lorengo Marahull to J W Bitdin with various parcel values and additions. Names of trustees and local professionals noted.
The West Side school project showed greater weekly progress despite weather delays. William Tremaine of Anderson Tremaine reported masonry nearly complete and roof readiness, with iron work to begin late this week and fire escapes due next week, while hardware shipments and fixtures costs were approved.
A large crowd of Democrats met at the Knox County Democratic club Monday night to wind up the temporary organization. Bills were presented and paid, and the membership committee reported many new applications. The club plans to hold its next regular meeting on the circus night in May.
Fragmented text with many garbled names and terms. Seems to reference multiple people and locations without coherent context or a clear event. No identifiable news angle or outcome present.
St Pauls Episcopal church held its annual meeting Monday night with reports from the rector treasurer and Sunday school secretary plus representation from Women’s Guild Daughters of the King and other groups. Elections named wardens vestrymen clerk and treasurer with delegates to the diocesan convention and a local committee on the clergy pension fund. A future pledge canvass for local expenses and benevolence was left for the next vestry meeting.
The Harcourt parish annual meeting elected vestrymen for Church of the Holy Spirit Quarry Chapel Valley Chapel and Bedell Chapel. Professors Deval and Newhall named senior and junior wardens with a slate to attend the diocesan convention in Cleveland May 16 and 17.
The annual meeting of Wondon Oil Co. was held at Yo M A Monday night. Directors elected include William A Wander J W Workman A A Dowds D B Grubb G Dowds W Hi Adams and Judson Vincent. Directors will organize later.
Allen Bostwick asked police on Tuesday to help locate the person or persons who repaired his automobile tires and then removed the tires and other items from the vehicle. The car had sat unused for weeks, was found with a flat, and the engine warm, suggesting the theft occurred shortly before his arrival at the barn. Police were notified to investigate.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss possible price changes and local protests around a meeting in Akron. The text is garbled, but references a proposed price rise and public reaction. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are discernible. The readable portions suggest uncertainty about policy and community response.
The death of GW Tagenbeat at the Soldiers Home in Sandusky after an illness of paralysis is reported. He was near 60 and a survivor of the Sultana disaster. Funeral set Wednesday at 10 AM at the Disciples church of Merryton, Licking County. Also noted is the death of Mrs William Durbin near Howard after heart leakage, age about 60, with seven children surviving. Funeral at St Luke's Danville Thursday at 9:30 AM. Co R Glenser of Fredericktown died at the state hospital in Columbus from an apoplectic stroke. Burial in Fredericktown. Russell of Howard was a resident visitor.
The program lists songs and performances for Democracy High School’s commencement. Rev J F Bender delivers the baccalaureate sermon, with music by Mt Vernon M E Church Orchestra and selections by students and faculty including Caleb Motz Dalton Dowda Albert Coup and Prof B F Stanton.
Mrs Maggie Coll of Golden City Missouri reports severe stomach indigestion with congestion, needing injections to ease pain. After taking Chamberlain's Tablets after meals she can eat freely and avoids painful fullness, suggesting the remedy strengthens and aids digestion.
Mrs Sarah Baker of Nottinghill Missouri recalls her husband suffering with stomach and liver troubles for five years. After trying various remedies, he finally used Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets from a merchant who provided samples. By Monday he improved dramatically and has not relapsed. The testimonial praises the tablets highly.
Two figures, Jos Krai Mende and Taeioctint, are noted in the report alongside John Wubi and Kikwe Uieee as new appointees to the WARHE Terie board. The piece outlines shifts in leadership and potential impacts on regional elections in Riad dainty.
City council did not meet during the night owing to adjournment for the week. A called meeting of the body may be scheduled. BF Miller of Wintergreen underwent an operation at Mt Vernon hospital Tuesday.
Knox County Commissioners fix May 8 1918 at 1 PM for final hearing on a proposed public road location. Petitioners led by Clay Sylar seek establishment along the east side of the B and O Railroad right of way crossing the Richland Knox line to connect with the Mt Vernon and Bellville road through Ankeny town. County Auditor Riley notes filing and publication details for interested parties.
Seniors to Buffalo favors Theodore Hofmoteter of Ullow visited Monday at the home of Miss Lola Wright at Brandon. John J. Toole of Mast Lamarting Street made a business trip to Columbus today. Mrs J H Sleeper of Cleveland is spending a few days with her sister Mrs Marty Worton of East Hurgese Street.
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