Court and civic notes from a Monday session
A Monday court session opened at 1 20 PM with Judge Jewell presiding as jury cases were assigned. County commissioners met for routine business. Probate filings show partial and final accounts for Albert G Black and Philo H Bunnell. Deeds involve several transfers to Mound View cemetery and other properties. Alma Beck’s praised vocal talents described alongside local civic items and a baseball recap noting Eagles vs. Columbus Nationals with a 7 to 2 loss and calls for improved teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Petit Jury
Program for Brandon WE Sunday School event
The Brandon WE presents a Sunday School program featuring Ethel Winland leading songs and dialogues. Chester Ward recites, Olive Rowe and Mable Hunter perform, with Chester Thompson and Helen Hall participating. Piano duet accompanies. Harold Williams sings and more acts include Stupid Cupid and a tableau of Home Sweet Home.
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Ethel Winland
Chester Ward
Olive Rowe
Mable Hunter
Josish
Chester Thompson
Helen Hall
Harold Williams
Cupid
Birth notices for Beam Stambaugh and Pinnell families
A daughter was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Frank L Beam of East High street. A son was born Monday morning to Mr and Mrs John Stambaugh of Greer. A son was born Friday afternoon to Mr and Mrs James Pinnell of East Burgess street.
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Frank L. Beam
East High Street
John Stambaugh
Greer
James Pinnell
East Burgess Street
Mayor Perrin’s office shines after police cleanup
Lieutenant Robert McElroy led a thorough scrubbing of baseboards and walls in Mayor Perrin’s office after dinner, with Officer Walter George assisting. The tidy result drew a pleased smile from McElroy, who demonstrated the housekeeping effort to the mayor. Meanwhile Jos Schimnoski of Kewanee altered his surname in sympathy with Central Association scorers.
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Perrin
Robert McElroy
Walter George
McKlroy
Jos Schimnoski
Kewanee
Sohirar
Eighth Inning Rally Saves Moose Over Chi Namel Mansfield
In Sunday action the Moose rallied in the eighth to score four runs and overtake the Chi Namel of Mansfield, who led 2–0 after seven. Popham and Popcoy reached on hits before Bullivan tripled, sparking the decisive inning as Dial stabilized for Mansfield and Harry Householder closed out the relief effort with two strikeouts. Murphy acted as catcher for the Moose.
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Moose
Chi Nameis
Mansfield
Popham
Popcoy
Bullivan
Dial
Harry Householder
Crits Vent
Murphy
A Cure for Divorce and Domestic Roles
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley argues that preventing adulteration and guiding household cooks shapes society. He mocks frivolous pursuits and urges women to learn cooking before other skills, claiming more cooks and stoves would curb divorce. The piece reflects early 20th century views on gender and home economics.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Correction of Mt Vernon water works budget and claims
A letter from Charles Myr Fairchild Director of Public Service seeks correction of statements about water works costs. He argues the city spends about $10,000 yearly on street lights and $16 to $1,500 hourly inspections and new meters, with wells, dyke, park maintenance, and bathhouse funded partly by water works funds.
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Mt Vernon
Doliy Banner
theMells
Seaton
Water Works Department
M. A
Water Works
Arrest of Thomas Harrington for illegal liquor sales
Thomas Harrington was arrested Sunday evening by Officer Robert McElroy on a charge of illegal selling intoxicating liquor. An affidavit was filed with Mayor Perrine by Chief R S Clements days before a raid on Harrington's home. He escaped during the raid but was captured Sunday night and lodged to await arraignment.
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Thomas Harrington
Robert McElroy
Perrine
R. 5S
Clements
Harrington
Real estate secured loans and prompt repayments
The lender emphasizes real estate backed loans as the safest security and notes that loans on personal securities carry little risk. Borrowers mostly begin repayment immediately in monthly installments, steadily reducing loan principal and increasing security. A five percent return is paid on timely deposits.
Knox County Corn Growing Contest Entry by Girl
Rebecca Cunningham of Gambier has entered the Knox County corn growing contest. She will compete with many entrants, mostly boys, for the prize or trip. She is the only girl yet to enter this year.
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Mise Rebecca Cunnigigham
Gambier
Knox County
Big May Carnival Planned in Mt Vernon Next Week
Mr D Daly of Rutherford Grester Shows joins local Masons to organize a big May carnival in Mt Vernon for next week. Advertising is underway with flags bunting and thousands of electric lights. A grand parade and Greater shows attractions including riding devices free band concerts and amusements are planned with a pony contest for children and devoted committees coordinating departments.
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D. D. Daly
Wb Helty
Rutherford Grester
Jocal Order of Meose
We Big
Brnd
Mt. Vernon
Sen
Local Social Notes From Monroe Center
Mr Geo Pulgy and family visited the McDonalds last Sunday. Dowds were guests of the Fletchers. M B Hurley the road superintendent is cleaning Ebenezer cemetery. Chester Johnson guest of Frank Johnson Friday. Geo Dowds visited Dowds family Sunday. Ladies Aid of Ebenezer met at Mrs Ryan home. Clark Hoar and family visited A W Hoar. Mrs Mame Scott called on friends in Vernon. Mrs Levi Bevington ill. Ladies Aid to meet at church on the 21st. Pheba Hurley improving. Corn planting in full blast. Frank Johnson trip to Mt Vernon. Miss Ola Johnson attending school in Mt Vernon.
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Geo. Pulgy
Wm. | McDonald
Thopmson Dowds
Charles| Fletcher
M. B. Hurley
Ebenever
Chester Johnson
Frank Johnson
Geo. Dowds
B. Dowds
Ebenezer
Ryan
Clark Hoar
A. W. Hoar
Mame Scott
Vernon
Levi Bevington
Johnson
Frederick ‘Hill
Pheba Hurley
Mt. Vernon
Ola Johnson
Hanford's Balsam Promoted for External Ailments
An advertisement extols Hanford's Balsam as a fast healer for cuts, sores, burns, and lameness and advises keeping it in every home. A separate notice announces the Knox County Grange meeting at the YMCA building in Mount Vernon on Saturday May 17 at 12 30 p m.
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Hanford
Knox County Grange
YM. C. A
Mt. Vernon
Luncheon Honors Bride-to-Be Mary Clark at Cast High Home
Mrs Frank Moore hosted a luncheon at 902 Cast High Street Saturday afternoon in Mary Clark’s honor. Attendees included Mrs William Gower, Gertrude Porter, William Banderson, Mrs Challingsworth, Nora Wing, J. S. Alan, Wilda Clark, L. T. Cromiey, and the hostesses. Mary Clark will wed Mr William M Coup in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moore
High Street
Mary Clark
William M. Coup
William Gower
Mr William Whittington Struck By Foul Ball At Riverside Park
Mr William Whittington suffered a deep cut on the left side of his face when a swift foul ball struck him during a Sunday afternoon game at Riverside Park. Positioned about twenty feet from home plate along the first base line, a ball driven straight at him shattered his glasses and drove a fragment into his cheekbone though the eye remains unharmed. Surgical attention was promptly provided.
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Eagles
Columbus Nationals
Hiawatha Park
the Eagles
Bowden
Winters
William Whittington
Riverside Park
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Alma
Lake Pett
C. M. Rice
Albert G. Black
A. R. Manning
Philo H. Bunnell
A.A. Perrine
Sarah Mosrion
Lot Mound View Cemetery
C. A. Mitchell
Frank D. Morrison
John V. Kearns
Frank Morrison
Pleasant
Alva G. Kirby
Lettie Zolman
Middlebury
John L. Keller
John D. Kinkel
Pike
W. H. Bowden
Alma Deck
America
Muals Hall
Cincinnati
Alma Beck
Even Williams
Florence Hinkle
Clarence Whitehall
Williams
Val
Brandon WE
Tae
Msvee Et Knox County Savings Bank
Rally
Charles My Fairchild
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
Meose
Feeeestaeaeee
Monroe Center
Sererrr
Banner Office
Bogardus&Co
Veara
Iety
Eponge
Ringwalt’s
Russia
Woolson’s Dept. Store
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