Foster pleads not guilty to four burglary charges
Charles Foster, recently indicted by Knox county grand jury on four counts of burglary and larceny, pleaded not guilty at a Saturday arraignment before Judge Park Blair. He demanded venue changes and claimed self defense, was read the four indictments for burglaries at Porter store, Boston store, McGough & Dermody’s, and the Pennsylvania office, and was returned to jail to await trial.
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Foster
Charles Foster
Park
Blair
Common Pleas Court
Knox County
Kangaroo Court
Jne
Sheri Lytle
Baliitt Mircell
Porter Store
Boston
McGough & Dermoily’s
Pennsylvania
Bladensburg Men Plan Cooperative Telephone Company
In Bladensburg on May 21 an enthusiastic meeting at Sil Oneburg discussed forming a cooperative telephone system with Danville and Jelloway. They seek a permit from the public utilities commission and aim to repeal the monopoly clause in the utilities law, with a resolution ordering Mt. Vernon Telephono to remove phones within five days or face removal at the company’s expense. A large meeting is announced for Howard next Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bladensburg
Sil Oneburg
Bladensbury Exchange
Mt. Vernon
Howard
Rural Pastors Training Offered This Summer at Defiance
Rural pastors across Knox county and neighboring states may attend the Summer School for Rural Pastors at Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio, July 19 to 23. Sixteen regional schools organize the program with ministers from Michigan Indiana and Ohio. The Defiance campus will host sessions with training from major theological schools and boards supporting denominational attendance with rail fare and part of costs covered.
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Knox County
Interchurch World Movement
Deflance College
Deflance
Ohio
United Buttes
Uncis
Michigan
Ind
Defiance College
Presbyterian
Baptist
Disciple
Congregational
Chris Han
Mayor Ilger Turns Laborer and Plants Shrub Beds
Mayor Ilger, unable to hire labor for digging shrub beds around the Public Square Park, has worked daily with coat off and shovel in hand. He is aided by Service Director Mayer and W. E. McCormick of the Chamber of Commerce committee on public service. Shrubs were planted this afternoon and the park’s improved appearance will be visible soon. The effort, though delayed by committee difficulty, has sparked local interest in city improvements.
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Public Square
Mayer
W. EB. McCormick
Chamber of Commerce
Toother
Platous CIA Grajecl
Mt Vernon W C T U meets in church parlors
Mt Vernon W C T U met May 18 at 2:00 in the M P church parlors with Mrs Babbs presiding. The session opened with singing and prayers. Reports from committee chairs were given and a brief program followed before a social hour and refreshments. A patriotic program is planned for May 26 at 8 PM in the Y M C A with Julian W Headington to speak on overseas customs. public invited.
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MT. Vernon
W. C. TU
M. P. Church
Mra. Babbs
K. Conard
Charles Sappled
Wag Walute
Gratund
Paul ‘Urner
George Schnebly
U. S
Mesdaines
C. K. Conard
Henry McElroy Called by Death in Union Township
Henry McElroy aged 81, a well known Union township farmer, died at noon Friday at his son Haail McElroy’s home from age related illness. Survived by several sons and one daughter. Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Christian church in Danville with Rev. Ritchie officiating. Burial in Workman Cemetery. Also appears a classified note offering sale of-end pieces for newspaper robe and banner.
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Buckhye
Officials head to Lima for hospital inspection
Probate Judge Wilkins and Attorney Paul M. Ashbaugh left for Lima Ohio to inspect the Lima state hospital for the criminal insane. A decision on Foster’s remand hinges on the officials findings regarding potential transfer or trial. An arraignment in Knox county common pleas court will be delayed until their return.
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Wilkins
Paul M. Ashbaugh
Lima
Ohio
Lima State Hospital
Inc Une
State of
Charles Poster
Lima ‘State Hospital
George J. Ferenbaugh
Mary Ferenbargh
Common Pleas Court
Knox County
Wek
Fidets
Bogus checks alleged in local report involving ex soldier
William Roberts, an ex soldier, allegedly issued counterfeit checks totaling $30 to $40 to Git Baker drug store and others. Merchants sought criminal action. justice of the peace referred them to Prosecutor Paul M. Ashbaugh. Checks cashed May 15 showed Roberts had no funds. may have been signed to guardian Mrs Hattie Roveri4 for William and Clyde Roberts.
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William Roberts
Git
Baker Drug Store
Row
Pitkin
Morton & Latevor
Justice of the Peace
Paul M. Ashbaugh
Roberts
Hattie
Births Report From Local Area Parents Welcomed
A daughter was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Harold Mawet of Walnut Street. A son was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Lee Rice of Cloverdale. A daughter was born Thursday evening to Mr and Mrs Paul Athor of North Liberty.
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Dlaughter
Harold Mawet
Wale
Id Mre
Lee Rice
Clwdensburg
Wid
Paul Athorde
North Liberty
Mew Miler Geel 77 Dies in Pittsburgh Home
Mew Miler Geel 77 widow of Blailey Mier died at her home in Pittsburgh early Monday morning after a long illness. She leaves three children and two grandchildren. The body will be viewed Friday afternoon and burial will be in Cabvary cemetery following funeral services at St Vincent de Paul Church at 9 o’clock Monday.
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Billa Miler
Geel
Tite
Blailey Mier
Pittvlurgh
Uiseasen
Stee
Phiith
Bague
St. Vinenne de Paul's Church
Burin
Cab Vary
Short Sermon and Civic Pulse in Our Town
A compact reminiscence praises tomorrow's varied events from Rev De Mancing at Trinity Church to Gambler reflections and City Hall talks. It lauds community figures Whiting Williams and W E McCormick, noting ground breaking for new houses and urging active, unselfish citizenship.
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Whiting Willams
de Mancing
Phillips
Tiger
W. E. McCormick
Mass Meeting in Howard to Launch Cooperative Telephone Company
Residents of Howard gather for a mass meeting on Wednesday evening May 24 to initiate the formation of a cooperative telephone company. The event at the I.O.O.F. hall features a band, drum corps, and prominent speakers as organizers seek community support.
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Howard
Arrest on Defrauding a Horse Buyer in Newark
Veas Fletcher, a Vernon man, was arrested and found guilty before Squire George Harter for defrauding Colville of Newark in a horse deal. Colville paid $10 down for a horse later found in defective condition. Fletcher must return $1 and pay a $5 fine. Pinteter allegedly sold the horse, claiming it was sound. Rev A Lang to Zanesville for a Church of Christ convention. Charles McMunle of Akron and Anita Ruetsch of Groveport visiting, with plans to return home after a day in Lock.
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Dosso
Colville
Newark
Veas Fletcher
Vernon
Squire
George
Harter
Dows
Pinteter Ia
A. Lang
Zanes, Ville
Church of Christ
Beal Church
Charles McMunle
Akron
Lock
Mise Anita Ruetseh
Julia Rudsch
North Main Street
Groveport
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Judge Park B. Blair
Ilger
W.C. TU
Henry McElroy
Sexta Oearn
Ashbaugh
O— Blair
Judge Park
Max Meyers
Walter KE
Englehart
Eewin GC
Lawrence Caywood
Fredericktown
Frank Durbin
Clinton
John W. Lehey
Thomas Jb, Hall
City
Vess Fletcher
Squire Geo. S. Harter
Carl.n. Corey Draggist
Mt, Vernon
The
West Jefferson Creamery Co
Greeta Purdy
Salisbury's
West High
Perfoe
Sapp Bros, & CO
Mexley
Monroe
Nyhart Auto Sales Company
Danville
Kendall
Minnesota
Adams
Woolson
South Main St
Department of Agriculture
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