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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
7
Auction notice listing many properties in Knox County Ohio to be sold by the sheriff. Describes tracts in Vernon and Gambier areas with boundaries and improvements, appraised value, and terms of sale one third cash and two equal deferred payments secured by mortgage. Includes names of parties and references to prior deeds and partitions.
Incomplete OCR shows a county and names Greer and a law firm for an attorney in Ohio. The fragment hints at a legal matter or filing but lacks key details such as parties, actions, dates, or court.
A notice of sale by order of the Knox Common Pleas directs auction at the Mount Vernon court house. The property lies in Monroe Township within section two and includes town lots and dower rights, to be sold for 484 dollars with terms one third cash, one third in one year, and one third in two years.
Judge Jewell oversees a packed May term with numerous filings and dispositions in common pleas court. Cases include Waight v Meifay, various railroad and corporate matters, and an assignment of jury duty for two weeks starting May 18. The Redman Will is probated, detailing farm bequests in Licking County and remainder to Ruth A. Claypool, with executors named.
The May term grand jury before Judge Jewell heard 18 complaints and examined 24 witnesses, returning four indictments against five defendants for non support and larceny. They praised the old county jail and recommended tearing it down once the new structure opens.
Charles Lyman was jailed after an intoxication charge with damage to store windows. He received a fine and a workhouse sentence from the mayor, with options including leaving town or paying a boy and serving the sentence. He later wrote to Joaye but returned Monday evening amid unclear details.
The Olio Experiment Station report warns that unchecked tick feeding on sheep will cause severe damage. It praises dipping as the sole rapid eradication method, detailing carbolic and tobacco dips, preparation methods, application twice three weeks apart, and precautions for rams and pregnant ewes.
An old medical advertisement promotes Watley airdite mineral drugs as a blood purifier and tonic. It claims to stimulate tissue growth and cure skin ailments by cleansing toxins and minerals. The copy directs readers to the Medical Department of Kel Kpeeltic Co in Atlanta Ga for more information.
Notice to contractors in Vernon County Wisconsin to submit proposals by May 18 1914 for labor materials and equipment to construct several bridges including Vine Bridge and Pragiee Bridge. Plans estimates and specifications on file with the county clerk for bid inspection. Proposals must be sealed with certified check and meet county rules. the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
A Knox County boy Harry H Belt a mail carrier in Akron Ohio died early Tuesday The cause is unclear but a possible accident is suspected He was the son of Jeremiah Belt who lives near Fredericktown Amity road northeast of the city His relatives learn of his death and he left for Akron immediately after the notice Mr and Mrs W T Oliver of Columbus are visiting Mt Vernon relatives.
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