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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1916

Page

5

Promissory Notes Basis And Probate Of Caroline Jennings Will

In a circuit case William H Smith v R M Greer executor of George Keys a cross petition contests a $550 claim from three promissory notes. Judge Blair appointed a jury commission for a one year term and set dates for swearing in and forming a jury wheel. The will of Caroline B Jennings was admitted to probate dated March 3 1902 naming the husband as executor without bond. A distributive account of Laura J Wensell estate shows 6158 26 in distributions and disbursements with a second partial filing for Sarah A Gilliam.

William H. Smith Ve. R. M. Greer George Keys Croewpetition L. C. Stillwell and Greer, Greer & Cromley Blair W. W. Walkey John F. Ward O. G. Taylor Caroline B. Jennings Charles C. Kerr Biya B. Kerr J. A. Rigley Laura J. Wensell

Bankrupt Estate Accounts and Local Court Notices

Listings of estate accounts filed by administrators and trustees including James A L Behsafter administrator of Sueyn A. Welsh showing money and securities totals. Private sale of household effects ordered to Jim A. Schasffer. W A Hosack trustee of Anna M Loughran files second partial account with balances and disbursements. Sheriff sale of Maplewood Avenue property by John M Woolfson under foreclosures to Whitefield Middleton for 660. Petit jury assembled with McKay versus Scarbrough. Deeds filed transferring Mt Vernon parcels for $1100 and $1000.

James AL Behsafter Sueyn A. Welsh W. A. Hosack Anna M. Loughran Mary Nichols Sheri John M. Woolfson Maplewood Avenue James Beach Sarah A. Beach Whitefield Middleton Smith Gearhart

Church selects delegates for conference and convention

The Methodist Protestant church chose H. C. Black as delegate and Hallworth Johnson as alternate for the state conference this September. The Christian Endeavor society named Russell Hwatt as delegate and the Sunday School picked Mrs. Milton Reeder as representative to the young people’s convention in Cambridge this week.

Methodist Protestant Church H. C. Black Hallsworth Johnson Christian Endeavor Society of the Church Russell Hwatt Milton Reeder Young People's Cambridge

Injury in Detroit Factory Hospitalizes Paul Corcoran

Paul Corcoran, a Mr. Vernon boy employed in a Detroit automobile plant, was seriously injured when struck on the chin by a large metal piece. The wound became infected and he was taken to a hospital. his mother Mrs. John Corcoran and sister Katherine left for Detroit after receiving word.

Paul Corcoran Vernon Detroit Corcoran John Corcoran South Rogers Street

Mrs Bowland Injured in Fall at Home for Aged

Mrs. Sarah Bowland remained in serious condition after a fall at the Home for the Aged as she prepared to retire last Wednesday night. Her son Robert Bowland of Chicago arrived Monday afternoon in response to the accident.

Sarah Bowland Robert Bowland Chicago

City Civil Service Exam Set For May In Council Chamber

Notices announce a river service examination in this city on May 26 in the council chamber to fill posts including bread, patron, civil engineer, gary pr, school janitor and sanitary policeman. Applications due at least three days prior to the exam. examinations begin at dolack.

Fread Gary Pr Civil Service Board Dolack

Death on Freight Ride Ends Notebook-Boy's Day Out

Centerburg May 1 Earl Bateman 15 son of Mr and Mrs George Bateman of Station B Elmore was killed when knocked from a Pennsylvania freight train near Centerburg Saturday afternoon His body was found by trainmen and identified by a small notebook His parents learned of the tragedy after a long search he had been visiting friends on Saturdays and vacations His death likely resulted from riding a inbound freight train with no eyewitnesses to the exact sequence Burl Bateman previously worked as a motorman for Columbus Railway Light and Power Co He is survived by five brothers and two sisters

Centerburg Pennsylvania Here Earl Bateman George Man B. Elmore Roth~ora Centerbury Columbus Railway, Light & Power Co Burl

Problems Before Presbyterians Open 138th General Assembly

Atlantic City NJ May meeting of the Presbyterian church opens with debates on overtures for York presbytery excisions and actions against Union Theological Seminary. Key topics include ministerial relief missions and board consolidations. Dr J Rose Stevenson to preach. Moderator selection emphasized as crucial for doctrinal soundness and governance.

Allantic City Nici York Trn Union Theological Seminary New York Presbyterian Church General Assembly College Bord Board of Educaion Board of Education Philadelphia College Board J. Rose Stevenson Princeton Theological Seminary

Library helps home gardeners with cleaning and landscape tips

Suggestions furnished by public library promote home cleanliness and yard beauty. The article urges tidying back yards, avoiding clutter, and using fast growing vines to disguise unsightly structures. It recommends a simple garden plan with harmonious colors, minimal plant variety, and a setting that complements a red brick house, with library resources offering expert guidance for affordable, effective landscape gardening.

Stone selections for Republican convention officers named

William F. Stone announces preliminary appointments for the Republican National Convention in Chicago on May 16. Chaplains include John Timothy Stone and Frankie Kelley among others. officials named are Col Edwin P. Thayer chief assistant sergeant arms, John J. Hanson chief doorkeeper, Col William Nelson Telouze chief usher, sid Edmond J. Wachter chief clerk, and Dr. William A. Evans in charge of medical corps.

Chicago William F. Stone Republican National Committee John Timothy Stone Fourth Presbyterian Church Frankie Kelley Catholic Church Extension Society William F. McDowell Methodist Episcopal Church Willam Indianapolis John J. Hanson Baltimore William Nelson Telouze Thompson Sid Edmond J. Wachter William A. Evans

Death notices from a midwest town funeral column

Obituaries report the death of John Thorpe Landerbaugh after a streetcar accident in Columbus with funeral at East Gambler Street. Also noted are Morgan Township residents and families tied to Collage Town, including the Hayes and Ladder family lines, and multiple survivors in Mt Vernon, Morgan, Pleasant, and Canterbury areas. Interment planned at Union Grove.

John ‘Thorne Landerbaugh Columbus Guy Landerbaugh East Gambler Street A. K. Whittaker Matiion Hayes Morgan Veteity Wniisieen Imre Knox Cownty Ged Mire Jon Ladder Collage Townenip Jocub Hayes Thleonkin Ehildrim Charles Bouth Vernuo Georew Q Morgan Township Wolfe Therrison Township Ida Crown Pleasant Township Charter Chitter Mildred Martin Tite Haven

Candidates file declarations for county offices

Over the weekend candidates filed their declarations with the board of elections. Democratic entrants include A. D. Rinehart as anchor, Burr T. Lytle as recorder, and Gina McDevitt as shestt. Republicans include Paul M. Ashbamigh as prosecutor, J. RB. Wilkon as commissioner, Hi. M. Jamey as commissioner.

Sis Board of Elections A. D. Rinehart Burr TL. Lytle Paul M. Ashbamigh Gina McDevitt J. RB. Wilkon Hi. M. Jamey

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R. M. Greer Caroline Jennings C. F. Colville Sarah A Gilliam Knox County Savings Bank West Ride Public Square S. H. Ferent B. C, Herron Dulanes Jima A. Schasffer Magne Roy Walter M. Hauger Bertha J. Ralston Howard, Row P. J. Richardson McKay Vs. Scarbrough Murray BH. Vernon Anna V. Wright J. S. Braddock Mt. Vernon Nancy A. Wright Nelson Guy‘atte Norton State Conference Young People’s Convention M. P. Church Elmore Lad Atlantic Cuty Stone's Selections Wil Im Board of Administration State School For the Blind H. C. Maurer Wooster Stone Ohio Associated Press Service Melville E. Stone Genera Associated Press Mr. Stone Ohio State University Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Department State Board of Agriculture Washington Hamilton Suzgr Tay Cres i Tartys Lebspeontis Goda Hall Ole Ira B. Allen Werd Ri Poe Milerorai Ecu Mt Vernon Aml Willian Well Inneaville Franke Davis Mite City John Thomas Lauderbaugh Hert Yee Muade Ft Mowad View Wey Tre Mathon Haven Mapewell Lin Union Grove Churet Fay L. G. Walker Canterbury Union Grove Berlin Enna Scersacceeres Ceca Eesne Encessasee Ares Sgt Dalucfns Bis Ea Tee Haden
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