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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
7
The marshal of Utica reports the arrest of Howard Bartlett on an abduction charge. Bartlett is currently lodged in the county jail awaiting further proceedings.
Hartlett a Mt Vernon man who eloped with Alice Maxwell was arrested in Utica after a southbound train sighting. He is jailed in Knox county awaiting a hearing for abduction. That night a separate suit was filed against M. Horkkelmer et al by Levering Brothers for 7369.47 for unpaid wool. Grand jury reported one indictment and three refused. First assessor T. P. Marber reported 1909 personal property values up by 16400 to 126470. County awarded contract for Kinney bridge floor work to C. F. Hearn at specified rates. Louis Cohen assigned Cut Stato Grocery with B Sapp as assignee and bond of 6000 posted. Perishable woods sale allowed. Petit Jury roster listed.
The Howard county probate records appoint Jamon Amish as guardian of William J. Smith with bond set at 8400. Inventories in the Henry VC Wright estate list personal goods 2450 dollars, money 25, securities 95.75, claims 88.09 totaling 2608.44. Transfers include Sherman Darling to Silan Fry, part lot 8 in Zuck, 800 dollars, and Willis to Clarence Denman for a Canterbury parcel 475 dollars. Chamberlains Stone and River Tablets praised as a daily remedy for liver and bowel troubles. sold by all dealers.
Society notes describe a surprise party at Gambier honoring Evelyn Chance on her eighteenth birthday. Young friends gathered Monday evening, enjoyed refreshments, then departed after extending warm wishes. Attendees included Misses Ayers Vernon Helen Mercer Braddock Miller Farquhar Sapp and Messrs Corfman Ayers Parquahr Brown Brown Horn Stoyle and Chan. The ad notes Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism or neuritis with prompt relief.
A derrick for oil and gas drilling is being erected on George Beal's farm southeast of town near the Beal property. The Billbaugh firm well is progressing well, about 2000 feet deep. Mr. T. B. Whitney visited Akron recently, while George Doolittle opened a carriage repair shop. Several foreigners at the sand plant faced charges in Danville. one pleaded guilty and paid fines totaling $65.30. Bird Petry and wife of Howard attended a school board hearing regarding a condemnation suit against Anna Lepley et al. Columbus Trimble visited his mother in Columbus last week.
In Seccer Michigan Liberty football notes Aunt Mary Bird, Ellis Umphrey, Ada Yoakum show little recovery progress. Daisy Coe has been picked for days. Edna Blubaugh returns home to Danville. Mrs. Mary Butler receives four birthday cards. Centerbury hosts visitors Phil Robertson and Elin Dick. Juvenile ball team Lil y erby vs Centerbury. Alice Hoffmire improves from grip. Sherman Conners spends weeks with his mother in Newark.
The Fredericktown column records a string of church services and community happenings. Visitors and speakers include Rev. Clelland, Dr. John Go Hine, Mrs. F. J. Johnson, and many residents from Mt Vernon and surrounding towns. A move to fund an auditorium via stock is discussed, with Wayne and surrounding townships proposed as participants.
Amity View high school hosted a weekend basketball contest with Amity and rival teams. The event featured a close finish as local players battled for control and a late push determined the outcome.
Numerous local visitors and guests are noted including Miss Winifred Parker and Miss Ofl Mereer with kin in Bridensbure, and Marie Reynolds of Purity hosting two weeks with Maud Beckham. Funeral services were held for John Wilson and David Franice. several residents attended obsequies and visited relatives in nearby towns.
All persons knowing themselves in debt to the Quaid Clothing store are urged to call and settle at once. All store accounts will be left at the store for 40 days for convenience. Please give prompt attention. WM. H. THOMPSON, WM. A. HOSACK, Attorneys.
John Fisher of Sparta area dies at home at midnight after long illness at seventy eight. Funeral at Chester church Thursday at ten, interment Chester church cemetery. James Burson of Green Valley dies at home aged eighty six. funeral Thursday ten at home, Rev Hambly officiating, interment Forest Cemetery in Fredericktown. Lovie Sapp of Brink Haven dies after cancer at forty seven. funeral Thursday ten at rink Haven M. K. church, interment in War k man Cemetery in Danville. Harriet Mitchell of Springfield dies after lingering illness at eighty four. funeral in Springfield Tuesday afternoon four, remains to Lock for interment. James Ramsey Tanig Ramsey, prominent farmer north of city, dies after weeks of illness from stroke. wife and one son survive. funeral arrangements not yet made.
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