Fire guts building at Main and Front streets
A fire at Star Laundry, owned by the Rowley estate and operated by Char Me Hop, northeast of Main and Front, broke out Tuesday after 10:30 pm. Hop was rescued by police from a smoke filled room and revived. Fire spread through the old dry building, requiring multiple efforts to extinguish two outbreaks. The cause remains unknown as flames slowly smoldered within walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Laundry
Char- Me Hop
Rowley
Main
Front Streets
Hop
Main Street
Front Street
Fire Damages Laundry Building in Math Street Area
In a lengthy blaze the fire caused significant damage to a laundry business. Smoke and water ruined much of the laundry on hand while a portion was saved by prompt fire crews. A brick main building and a fratic extension faced the alley, with the exterior brick wall halting the spread long enough for water to minimize damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hop
Math Street
Savings and Loans Ad Promotes Secure First Step
The Knox Savings & Loan Association urges starting a savings account for financial backing. Money deposited on or before October 10 bears interest from October 1. C. F. Colville, secretary, at the northwest corner of Main and Vine Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Savings & Loan
C. F. Colville
Main & Vine Sts
Popular Ashbrook Candidacy Draws Knox County Signatures
/The circulation of petitions for Congressman William A. Ashbrook in Knox county has struck a popular chord. Democrats sign in large numbers to support his renomination, aided by his congressional activity and reputation for action. Similar sentiment is reported across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
William A. Ashbrook
Ashbrook
Congress
Board of Elections
Lightning Strike Destroys Haystack on Local Farm
A lightning bolt struck a large hay stack on John Harris’s farm near Bladensburg Ohio during a storm Tuesday night, nearly destroying the stack. No other damage reported in the area. An unrelated item advertises Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and colds with testimonials and price details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bladensburg
John Harris
Dr. King
8, A, Ltd
Mason, Mich
Price
Alldrogeiste
H. &, Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Divorces Sought as Lunacy Affidavit Filed in Knox Court
In Knox county a divorce suit by Lucila Swank against Jacob Swank cites cruelty and neglect since their 1897 marriage, seeks alimony and name restoration for Lucila as Lucia Brubaker, with a temporary restraining order on land disposition. An affidavit in lunacy was filed against Martha A. Davidson, declaring her insane and committed to the state hospital after examination by Dr. Stonehocker and Dr. Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Knox County
Lucila Swank
Jacob G. Swank
Berlin Township
Richland County
Wilkins
Lucia Brubaker
Columbus Ewalt
the Plaintif
H. Davidson
Martha A. Davidson
WW. Stonehocker
Bladenaburg
James F. Lee
Warman
Atre
Bishop to Be Elected in Cleveland Diocese
An adjourned May diocesan meeting in Ohio will convene at Trinity Cathedral Cleveland Thursday at 10:00 am to elect and confirm a bishop and appoint a bishop for churches outside Cuyahoga and Knox counties. Rev W B Hull and lay representatives travel from St. Paul’s parish to participate. Bishop Leonard will retain overall Episcopal functions pending consecration and confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comilar
Oho
Trinity Cathedral
Cleveland
Ulshup
Filstions
Leonard
Oulede
Cuyhoga
Knox
Lantz and Browne Wed At Baldwin Chapel
William Curtis Lantz of Akron and Miss Alice Anita Browne were married this morning at 10 o clock in Baldwin Chapel of St. Paul s parish house by Rev W E B Holt. Only immediate relatives and intimate friends attended. The groom is from Mt. Vernon and formerly attended High School there before joining Imperial Electric Works in Akron. After a wedding trip, the couple will reside in Akron.
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Lantz-Brown
Baldwin
Kenyon Set For Otterbein Clash At Gambier
Kenyon coach Mattews has the squad in hard practice to shape up for the Saturday game with Otterbein on Benson Field in Gambier. Officials expect many Mt. Vernon residents to travel to Gambier for the big season move against Westerville’s tenacity. Eczema cure ad notes Dr Hobson’s eczema ointment claiming rapid relief and healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambier
Mattews
Kenyon
Otterbein
Benson Field
Ohio Wesleyan
Westerville
Wesleyan
Mt. Vernon
Dr. Hobson
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Notice
Strong points of the Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio outline loans only on homes and farms near Columbus. No loans on factories or similar property. Safer for depositors. association claims about 600,000 and timely payments. Write for booklets.
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Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
West
Gay Street
Columbus
Ohio
Pad
Columbue
Dempand
Walin
Bent Bulldey
Sueh Joans
Gur
Ilyn
Deaths in Martinsburg and Homer area
Professor Moya B Haye and Professor Rayat M Hake from the Mladenetni Te yal Rehdels died after medical complications in Martlesburg and Homer. Lina Shaffer, age 11, died in Homer from apoplexy while visiting. William T Critchield, former Mt Vernon resident, died in Troy Ohio after brief illness. Remains to Marietta for funeral. interment in Grove church cemetery.
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Moya
Rayat M. Hake
Milen
Vernon
W. Haye
Martlesburg
Masonic Lodge
Hindensburg
Wastern Star
Grove
Bay
Grove Church
Lina Shaffer
James Parks
Lock
Homer
Wise Shatter
Marietta
Ohio
William T. Gritchfield
William T. Critchield
Mt. Vernon
Troy
The
Bikes
Camp Spanish American War Veterans Planned in Mt Vernon
Harry Syfert of Columbus Department Commander of Ohio visited Mt Vernon to promote reorganizing Knox Camp No. 54. A charter application with signatures is at Gem Laundry, Karl Thoma. Eligible are men who served in the Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Syfert
Columbus
Ohio
Mt Vernon
Knox Camp No. 54
Department of
Mt. Vernon
Fragmentary sports note on game and players
A damaged OCR snippet mentions a Globe Clabe player and a game action with thie and renndifed gaues. The readable terms include a bend and an Atatae Caagne reference, suggesting a sports item with unclear names and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bach
Globe
Clabe
Atatae Caagne
Thie Hall
Reward offer misread cure claims in Toledo notice
A damaged ad fragment promises a $100 reward for a panacea to treat catarrh cancer and other illnesses. It cites a questionable patent medicine and urges readers to contact Toledo Ohio for details, with vague claims of cures and testimonials.
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Toledo
Women Seek Relief From Dizziness With Electric Bitters
An 1890s testimonial notes women suffering fainting spells and various ailments find relief with Electric Bitters. Laura Gaines of Avoca La credits the remedy with restoring health after doctors gave up. Promoted as improving strength from the first dose, the ad cites price, distributor Bucklon Co. and routes by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Gaines
Avoca
H. H. Bucklon & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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Blaze
NOX Dae Pe Bank
Tober
W. Side Public Square
Democrats of
Knox Co
Marle ‘Tempest
Huey Goes
Lucina Swank
Jacob Swank
Common Pleas Court
Jewell
Francis Va. Surlas
Blubaugh
Mowers
Knox Mutual Insurance Co
McIntire
A. H. McIntire
Young Vs. Armstrong
Ewalt
Adm
Ames
Chappelear Ve. Chappelear
Mr. J. Chappelear
McCulley
Knox County Glass Co
Denny Vs. Rines Et al
James A. Schaeffer
Guardian
Perry Blunt
Coe
Rinehart
Harold Ridenour
Wayne Township
Adi Sell
Deeda
Mary France
Thomas L. Hogarchy
Pleasant
Frederick A. Taylor
Mary Gass
Vernonview
Harry
Cassolt
Morris
Predericktown
Caswell
Melvin Thomas Heark
Society News
Guam
Fauttiens
H. Bair
W. Vine St. Citz
G. R. Baker & Co
Sign of the Big Hand
S. Main St
Dike
Hess
Braves
Yingling
Superbas
Arnold Store
Brussells
Axminster
First National Bank
H.W. Greer
W. Alsdorf
Totelia
Postin
Norin
Simeon Muskie
Samad Pana Hsie Ant Win Mrong
Janda
Wit- Linen
Cman
Helene Panty
Linaaa
Nox
Olio Lowit
Knox Ancy
Olio
Tyne
Aid Rey Ware
Kore
Forth Liberty
Komayan
Haver
Fichland
Aeon
Tere Tae
Ali
Separe Aly
Elsie Minard
Prank Minard
Minard
Kramer & Jarvie
L. B. Houce
Rogers’ Building
Booth Mainceet
Offen No
East High Street
Mt. Vernom
New Phone
Office 104
C. K. Comard
M. D
Homeopathic
East Vine Bt
P.m. Bell
East Gambier Street
Stream & Real Estate
Atock
Atock Insurance
Luther A. Stream Vem
F. Rimer
Hh. M. Huntsberger & GO
McDermott
S. Main Citizens
Red
Sebam
Crouch
Th of
Wille
Bate
Dever
Ride Public Square
Mt. Vern
Colmbub
Gel
le Moy Fat
W. Tang
Collum Bane Patie
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