Elms Minstrel Show Delights Park Theatre Audience
Mt Vernon residents packed the Park Theatre Wednesday for the 7th annual minstrel show under Mesara, Rod Dullogs and Joseph M. Votroy. The program featured a grill room theme, lively performances, and encores. The cast included Harry Leach, Ralph Porch, Edward Parker, Joseph Conroy, and many others with Garfield Shaw directing the orchestra. The olio showcased Charles Nugent and Harney Moore, and the finale presented an original Circus Sideshow with all members participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Ellis
Park Theatre
Mesara
Rod Dullogs
Joseph M. Votroy
Clrelo
Mesars
Harry Leach
Ralph Porch
Joseph Conroy
George Allspaugh
William Titus
John Sheedy
Charles Taylor
Woula Baker
Ralph Henley
Herbert Hancock
George Spearman
Carl Throop
Royal Gilmore
M. H. Fitz
Joseph Hancock
Cyril Allerding
James ©. Platt
Ralph Headington
John Spence
Julius Headington
Fletcher Popham
Edward L. Parker
Harry McCullough
John Pouts
Boggs
Fred Lawler
Edward Cooney
Milton Rockwell
Fred Kelly
Luther Barre
Louis Baker
Mosars
Tom Kelly
Rod Tulloss
Garfield Shaw
Lodge of Hills
Charles Nugent
Columbus
Lodge
United States
Harvey J. Moore
Vernon
Moore
Loretta Taugher
John W. Kerr
Society Notes at Danville and Knights Templar Inspection
Mrs Charles Parrish entertained in Danville on Wednesday for Mrs Stevle Shaw of Wareaw visiting relatives. About twelve ladies attended with refreshments served. The annual inspection of Clinton Commandery No 5 Knights Templar is set for Wednesday May 31 at 7 at the Masonic Temple with Co. Charles Ammel of Columbus inspecting, followed by a smoker.
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Danvill
Charles Parrish
Danville
Stevle Shaw
Wareaw
Clinton Commandery
Knights Templars
Masonic Temple
Orders of the Temple
Malta
Charles
Ammel
Columbus
Pills Brought Panic as Children Taste Poison Samples
Pills of unknown kind scattered in the city caused distress to Mr. Lewis W. Jones when two boxes were left at Kin home. His two young sons tasted contents, grew ill but recovered with medical care from Dr. K. Conard. No serious outcome anticipated.
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Lewis W. Jones
West Chestnut Street
Tlu
K. Conards
Memorial Day Program Gambier May 28 9 a m
Memorial Day at Gambier features a sermon by Rev George F Smythe at the Church of the Holy Spirit, a parade from Chase Avenue to Kenyon College cemetery with drum corps, Knights of Temperance and local veterans groups, graveside exercises including a Sons of Veterans ritual and a reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address followed by prayers, addresses, and benediction by Dr Smythe and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambier
Church of the Holy Spirit
George F. Smythe
Chase Avenue
Kenyon College Cemetery
Knights of Temperance
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Prizes Awarded To Children By The Electric Company
The Electric Company held a contest for city children with a season long streetcar pass as top prize. Five prizes were awarded for the ten best essays on Why Should Your Parents Use Electricity. Winners: Ruth Brininstool one year, Mary Stokes six months, Martha Willimen eight months, Rather Craig two months, To Kirkpatrick one month. Passes will be issued June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Brininstool
Mary Stokes
Martha Willimen
Craig
Kirkpatrick
Bowers Family Narrow Escape From Sinking Ship
Attorney W. C. Bowers, wife, and children reportedly escaped drowning when their ship collided with another vessel near the Isle of Pines. The family lost all baggage and later traveled to the United States, with Mr. Bowers in Columbus and Mrs. Bowers visiting Pennsylvania.
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Genterburg Ganette
W. C. Bowers
Faniry
Isle of Pines
United States
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce Train Visits Mt Vernon
A special Pullman train carrying 90 Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce members arrived in Mt. Vernon shortly after 9 a.m. on Thursday via the Baltimore and Ohio line, later than the 8:45 schedule. Mt. Vernon Citizens' association met them at the B and C station and escorted the delegation to local business houses they wished to see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Mansfield
Mt. Vernon
Artery fragment wounds Gilass Me at Metsburg plant
A worker named Gilass Me HL Butler, living at Ron démala and employed at the Metsburg plate plan factory, was badly injured when a cylinder of ginee burst at about 4 am Thursday. A jagged fragment pierced the right neck below the carotid artery, a two inch cut exposing the artery. Dr Eastman treated him. blood flow was stopped and he was sent home to recover. A deeper cut could have been fatal.
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Butler
Rondémala
Metsburg Plate Plan
Rewly
Belnn
N. R. Eastman
Glass cutter suffers severe arm injury at Pittsburg plate factory
Joseph Moreno a glass cutter at the Pittsburg plate glass factory sustained a deep cut on his right forearm when a sheet of glass broke as he carried it. The wound exposed bone and required surgical attention by Dr. N. R. Kantman. Moreno bled profusely and suffered great pain.
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Joseph Moreno
Pittsburg
Cromley Wins Suit From Kansas City Baseball Club
J T Cromley former Kansas City American Association pitcher and now Knox county prosecuting attorney won a verdict for 236 against the Kansas City team for 22 days' calny in a recent inter brass court session held yesterday afternoon.
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Columbus
Inter Brass
J. T. Cromley
Kansas City
American Association) Baseball Club
Cromey
Khox County
Last Will and Codicils Filed In Mt Vernon Probate
The last will of Inte Christian Weber of Mt Vernon with two codicils was filed in probate. The will signed April 30 1901 with codicils dated September 18 1902 and February 6 1908 names heirs including daughters Mary Lavina Weber and Billa Weber and grandson Harry Weber. Other provisions include property on North Gay Street and a Delano and Browning lot. Deeds filed include Sadie J Spangler to Minnie J Hoyle and Emma Murray transfers in Buckeye City and Union.
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Christian Weber
Mt. Vernon
Brobate
Lewin B. Houck
J. W. McCarron
Lewis B. Houck
Banner M. Allen
BE. Crichfield
J. B. Graham
Mary Lavina Weber
Billa Weber
North
Gay Street
Adaline
Catherine Weber
Gustave Weber
Delano
Browning
City of
South Main Street
Sadie J. Spangler
Minnie J. Hoyle
Fairview
Emma Murray
Valentine Farquhar
Parcela
Buckeye City
Union
William F. Hauger
Inspection of Clinton Chapter Royal Arch Masons Held
The Clinton Chapter No. 26 Royal Arch Masons held the annual inspection at the Masonic Temple with a 4:30 PM open, a reception for Dr. Charles L. Harrod of Columbus, conferral of the Royal Arch degree on Watson of Gambler and Ew ing and Lybarger of Mt. Vernon, a 6 PM supper, a short smoker, and work resuming at 7:30 PM. The inspecting officer praised High Priest George J Beeney and officers for their efficient work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Charles L. Harrod
Columbus
Royal Arch
Mr. Watson
Gambler
David F. Ewing
Harker Lybarger
Mt. Vernon
Chamber of Commerce party tours Mt Ver on special train
The dent and secretary of the chamber of commerce joined a party on a special train. They stayed in Mt. Ver about an hour, during which the train was moved from one line to another. The party departed about 10:15 for Millersburg, with Akron as the next stop.
Painful accident burns Mrs Clair Rogers at home
Mrs Clair Rogers of 601 West Vine street was burned when a gas stove exploded after she relit a match missing fire in the stove. She moved away and returned to discover no flame, triggering the blast. Attention was given promptly, and her condition was not serious.
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Clair Rogers
West Vine Street
Rogers
Mt Vernon High School Alumni Banquet Set For June 16
Mt Vernon High School alumni association reports progress on plans for a large banquet. Committees will be appointed to boost attendance and interest across clauses. The event will be held Friday evening June 16 in the high school building with charges set for members and spouses and guest policy. Officers elected for 1912 include President C Y Critchfield and Vice President Royal Buther with other posts listed. A locomotive fire destroyed a woman’s $100 Easter bonnet in Nebraska, yet Easter has passed and she won’t need another.
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Mt. Vernon High School Alumni Association
Masocrate
C Y. Critchfield
Nebraska
Circus Coming to Mt Vernon with Forepaugh-Sells Crew
Advance agent A. A. Clarkson and a crew billed Forepaugh Sells circus for an appearance in Mt. Vernon on Thursday June 99. The group toured the city Thursday to arrange posters and ads for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forepaugh-Sells Bros
Mt. Vernon
A. A. Clarkson
City
Pocket book found with money in Banner area
A pocket book containing money was found and can be claimed in the Banner office after describing the property. The note mentions an April timeframe and suggests the Corset for men as a novel idea that might require adjustment for some people.
Boys of the MG A Start A Membership Campaign
The boys department of the MG OA begins a member drive on Wednesday with 20 members meeting to boost participation. Summer activities include Riverside park swimming three days weekly, trips, readings, and continuous baseball. Yearly fees are 1.00 for Cadets 2.50 for Juniors 4.00 for Intermediates.
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M. OC. A
Riverside Park
Tharp
Bow
Boye
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Bowers
Chamber of Commerce
Traian
F. R. Babcock
Gilass
Cromley
the Court House
Common Pleas Court
Castel Vs. Woolson
Court of Common Pleas
Brokaw
Knox County
Thompson Brothers Vs. Co
A & CG. Railway Co
Logan M'Kbe
Buros
Alumni Association
MG. A
Noah Wittingly
Ark
Banner
ADG
Knox National Bank
Alfair Dainy
Purina
Taylor’s
Water & Mill Co
Ohio
Northwestern No
Panama
Milton $. Lewis
Riball
Balbriggan
Porus-Kunst
D. Bly
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