As Rich as Groesus Roars Theft Then Flights Of Pleasure
A neighbor’s home was robbed of $12 in a bold burglary. The suspect fled to spend the money on amusements and infantile pleasures, drawing police attention as the case unfolded.
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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1913
Page
5
A neighbor’s home was robbed of $12 in a bold burglary. The suspect fled to spend the money on amusements and infantile pleasures, drawing police attention as the case unfolded.
A 10 year old colored girl stole $12 from a stand while alone in a house on a north town street. Juvenile Officer Patrick Purcell recovered $11.70 after tracing purchases, returning funds to the victim. The girl’s spending included a red pocketbook and various small buys during a shopping tour. The piece also notes court business and estate filings in Martinsburg.
Charles Sapp a Democratic candidate for mayor of Mt. Vernon is well known to local residents. He previously ran for county recorder and narrowly missed victory amid a Republican landslide, earning recognition for his character and diligence. He works in the boiler making room at the Pennsylvania Railroad shops and once sold groceries.
An American couple in Paris hires a stranger posing as a guide for a night tour. The man, who claims to be a surgeon, drives them to sights and orders champagne. He hints at a morning operation and abruptly vanishes after refusing payment, leaving the couple unsettled and wary of his true identity.
Mt Vernon high school defeated Utica high school 26 to 0 on Utica field in a defensive battle. Mt Vernon used weight and power to overwhelm Utica as Kwalt led the offense while Porter and Van Voorhis anchored the defense. The locals failed to execute a refined attack and signals were not fully mastered.
Charles Nichelson offers 55 acres of fine standing timber for sale to the highest bidder on Wednesday October 1 1914 at 1 pm on the premises four miles northwest of Howard Ohio. The land recently acquired from the estate of the late John Berry.
Strong Points highlights loans only on homes and farms around Columbus, excluding factories and shops. Aimed at aiding home builders and farmers, these loans are presented as safe for depositors with assets totaling $6,600,000 and five percent paid on time deposits. Booklets available.
Postmaster notes unclaimed letters to improve delivery. Names include Wesley Boyd, Luella Brehn, Andrew Bentire, Charle Cullivan, John Co Mesars, BH M Ditchler, H W Diddle, 8 W Fielder, Dell Frene, Pearl Horn, Burais, Horlacher, Oscar Jones, F R B Limp, Will McGinnis, Harry Oliver, James Patterson, Rudolph Hmons, Sara Rearich, Wm Beott, Fred Scott, C E Breyens, Frank Sutton, Maggie Wingier, Ida Mary Slers, Max Piscietta, Gaetano Vioutis, Evangeles Sheridan Dowds.
Marshall Asi Marshall aged six years, son of Mr and Mrs George Marshall near Jelloway, died at 10 o clock Monday morning after a brief illness of acute indigestion. He was seized after Sunday dinner and did not improve before death.
Columbus dispatch reports Secretary Graves may strike the petitions on Warnes and Kilpatrick taxation laws and the Greene workmen’s compensation act from the ballot. Election officials await official notification before action. Attorney Willia Protberg of Cincinnati seeks to restrain Graves from placing the drys initiated bill on the ballot in Franklin County court.
A collision on West High Street near Riverside Park involved a Mr. Charles car and Frank Deto of Loudonville Ohio. Damages included badly damaged fenders and a broken left front wheel. Deto filed $150 damage claim against Jama. Deto posted a $300 redeliver bond after his car was attached. The case, before Justice George Harter, was set for Saturday morning October 4 at 9.
Fredericktown Bree Pros reports Mrs. William A Ashbrook of Johns town visited Mr. F A Day as her husband, Congressman William A Ashbrook, prepared to return to Washington. The piece recounts past election outcomes in 1906 and 1912, notes his candidacy, and speculates he may become Ohio governor and a future Buckeye President.
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