Tar Party Denials Mark Knox County Court Action
Five defendants in the 1916 tar and feather incident deny involvement in the assault on Samuel Clark and seek dismissal of Clark’s damage petition. Braddock replies on a separate fence liability claim, contending the fence benefited Hall’s land and the trustees’ proceedings were faulty. Additional items include contempt actions, tax applications, a first and final account, marriage licenses, and several deeds filed in Knox and Licking counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Clark
Jackson Township
Clark
Common Pleas
AL. Carr
Lot
Stillwell
Ed Boyd
John Sprang
Roy Toothman
Josie Jones
Me. Jones
Washocton County
Lloyd M. Boll
Knox County
John J. Braddock
J. K. Hall
Hall
Morria Township
R. L. Carr
Greer & Gromley
Knox county men sought for Battery E field artillery
WANTED 25 more Knox county men aged 18 to 46, 120 pounds and 4 feet 4 inches tall, for Battery E, Regiment, Field Artillery. Apply at once at Chamber of Commerce room, W High Street. Second Lieutenant Juline Me W Headington commanding battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
Chamber of Commerce
W. High
Juline
W. Headington
Buckeye State Building and Loan Ad Speaks of Safety
An Ohio firm lists deposits insured at five percent and promises careful safeguarding of assets. It notes first mortgages on homes and farms, no loans to officers, and insured protections against fire, storm, and burglary. The ad cites assets of 15 million dollars and routine audits. A humorous wedding quip follows about a wife turning twenty-five, reflecting social wit of the period.
Tobacco Robbers Strike Freight Cars Leave Tires Four Cars
Sheriff Mossholder and Chief Parker investigate a Sunday morning theft along a creek bank where four freight cars were broken into on Saturday night. Only tobacco was taken from three cars while tires were left in the fourth. A gray soft felt hat found at the scene bears a dealer’s name and Macon Ga. on the inside, hinting at a Georgia suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Parker Jone
Ura
Sheri’ Waltar
Mossholder
Macon
Georgia
Visits 16 States as Stella Winken Returns Home
Mrs Hinken completed a year long auto pilgrimage visiting 16 states including Yellowstone and Beastie through spring 1916. She toured the petrified forest among other sites and plans to exhibit specimens in Knox County Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Winken
West
Death of Kane Landrum in Centerburg at 49
Kane Landrum aged 49 died at his Centerburg home Sunday morning after a two week illness from uraemic poisoning. He is survived by his wife and son Frank of Junction City. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the late home with Rev. Walker officiating. Interment in Centerburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerburg
Kane Dram
Prank
Junction City
Walker
Centerburg Cemetery
Weather Preview Hints Dennison Club Visit Next Week
The Mt. Vernon team plans to host the Dennison club, touted as the best third baseman in the state by manager Dale Barre. The Sunday matchup promises strong play, amid expectations for warm, pleasant weather and a competitive game between the Mt. Vernon and Dennison clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison Club
Mt. Vernon
Aawlond Boys
Liv Sue
Witter
Canton Ee
Dennison
Dale Barre
Mt. Vernon Boys
Fragmentary verse entry in editorial office scene
A garbled newspaper fragment shows a man with unusual hair entering the editorial room while the office boy lingers. He begins a poem but is interrupted by the editor who orders a letter or bill for $207 before the page ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
St Louis
Wootton shines for Plantantville in Lancaster clash
Don Wootton starred at centerfield for Plantantville against Lancaster on Saturday smashing two doubles and a single. The Lancaster hopes were dashed as Wootton delivered a strong hitting display after returning home to Mt. Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puntville
Lancaster
Don Wootton
Plantantville
Don
Cleveland
Mt. Vernon
Motorcycle collision injures two riders on Columbus road
Donald Vravier and a young riding companion were injured when their motorcycle overturned on Columbus road about 4 10 Sunday afternoon. They veered off the road to avoid a milid hitchhiker and were tossed into the air. both were only lightly hurt and regained their feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Vravier
Columbus
Frances Davis and Margaret Davies wed at local Methodist church
Francia Davis and Margaret Davies were married Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage on North Gay Street with Rev. Poster C. Anderson officiating. The couple, both unassisted, plan to reside in the city. Francis is employed at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia Davis
Sherwood F Francis
Mea
CG. M. Fritiels
New Castle
Margaret Davie
Wy. Davis
West Vine Street
S Oelwk
Methodist
North
Gay Street
Poster C. Anderson
Francis
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co
Hollweg to Vienna for talks with Czernin
German Chancellor Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg departed Berlin for Vienna to confer with Austro Hungarian foreign minister Count Ottokar Czernin von Chudenitz on current talks and parameters of policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Vienna
Ottokar Czernin von Chudenitz
Armistice Opposition Grows in Russia Amid Political Tension
Reports from Petrograd indicate the provisional government faces strain as war weariness and radical pressure rise. News cites denial of an armistice push by workers delegates while ministers reshuffle and tensions deepen between moderates and radicals, with the front still pressed by British actions on the Western Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily
Prana Ta
Hussia
Petrograd
Bok
Tiasia
Nemiblance
Guchkoft
Council of Workmen's
Asbidiert
Tropiea Plant Promises and Wing Qualities Update
Fragmentary note describes tropiea plants and their wing qualities, linking vitality to piety and sanatuons. Missing details hinder full understanding. possible reference to phosylin residue and recent observations on growth. Further readable text needed for precise summary.
White Beach Cloth and Gaberdine Fabrics on Sale
In the Economy Basement, White Beach Cloth with sport color designs is a top seller, along with Double Fold Gaberdines in van col es at per yard. White Hasket Weave Suitingw with blue, green or black stripes, 36 in wide, also sold by the yard. Also featured are Roger Bros. 1847 silverware items such as Cold Meat Forks Berry Spoons Gravy Ladles Sugar Shells and more at unusually low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Bros
Jumping Stunt Breaks Bones in Local Accident
Charles Fletcher, north of the city, attempted a field jumping stunt using large stones in each hand to gain momentum. He outjumped his son and a hired man but broke several bones in his hand when the stones shifted on landing. Medical aid was obtained shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fletcher
Mr. Fletcher
Aetcher
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Abraham T. Pul- Ton
Knox and
Licking County
W. A. Howick
Cochran
R. W. Als Wolf
Horton
C. G. Cooper
EB. L. Bmachler
Charles FM. Fink
Harrison Ferris
Howard D. Shoup
Aron
Maude Lily Wilson
F.C. Anderson
Sherwood P. Francis
Margaret A. Davia
Mt Vernon
C. Anderson
Emma Cain
Byron Coup
Gore
Pike
Clayton
Kinney
Charlotte Grice
Scares
Edna F. Thompson
Clinton
Buck.eye State Building and Loan CO
Rankin Building
West Gay Street
Ohio
Discovery
Mrs. Stella Hinken
J. EO. Landrum
M. & 3. Hospital
A. C. Robbins
Academia
Wootton
Donald Frasier
Compan
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Ociety News
Hollweg
Russia
Knox County Savings Bank
U. S
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Bank OF Cleveland
H. G. Davis
Ass’t Cashier
Colored Wash Goods
van Coles
Uation
Kerry
Olpatey
Johmson
Chas. Pletcher
Alexander Graham Beil
MT. Vernon, Ohio
William Fox
Theda Bara
Darling OF
Paris
Wed’sday
Jesse L. Lasky
Fannie Ward
Betty TO
Triangle Vice
William Desmond
Blood Will Tell
Triangle Force
Famous Players
Irene Fenwick
Owen Moore
Harvey Moore
Ohio State Sanatorium
Mra
Arnold
Lidis
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