This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pmca143 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/719.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Was he Willis Oscar McArtor, b 30 Mar 1869 in Eureka Springs, Ark? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pmca143 Surnames: McArtor Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/3006/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is there a list of cemeteries and where they are located, that I could obtain? Thanks. Pat Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

In 1991-92 the Knox County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society published a two volume set listing the then known cemeteries and burials. If you will post your wants and needs (queries) I'm certain someone will respond. gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: pmca143 > Surnames: McArtor > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/3006/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Is there a list of cemeteries and where they are located, that I could obtain? Thanks. Pat > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OHKNOX-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mdseimetz Surnames: Burger, Wheele, Seimetz Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/2970.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for information on my husbands side of the family. I know very little and have found it hard to get information from what relatives he has living. I can tell you that his grandmother's name is Helen Burger, she married Edward Wheele. They have 3 children, Karen, Bob, and Rosemary (Rosie). Rosie is my mother in law. I have met her sister once or twice. I have never met "uncle Bob". That should tell you how close the family is. ANYWAY...they are all from Massillon. I found your post to be interesting, as I live in North Lawrence, Ohio. I asked my husband about Burger relatives...he knows nothing. He doesn't even know Grandma Helen's parents names. Isn't that sad?! Anyway...if you have any information that might get me started in "the right direction"...I would appreciate it. I know that one of my mother in law's (Rosie) relative recently ran for election (board of something, etc)...I just remember seeing the polictical signs BURGER and asking if the! re was a relation, she said Cousin...but that is all I got out of her. Thanks for any direction you can give. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gdhobgen1 Surnames: Bevington, Hissong, Tims, Bumpus, Stahl Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/3005/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From the Mount Vernon News Mount Vernon, Ohio (Knox County) Saturday, September 2, 1967 Mrs. Bertha B. Bevington, 79, lifelong resident of Mount Vernon died Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Rest Home after a long illness. She was the widow of Earnest O. Bevington who died in 1962. Mrs. Bevington is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Helen Moxley Tims, Mount Vernon, Mrs. Betty Bumpus of Mansfield, and Mrs. Louise Stahl of Cuyahoga Falls; seven sons, Kenneth of Stow, J. Albert, Shippensville, Pa., William, Delbert and Wilson of Mount Vernon, and Paul of Long Beach, Calif.; 35 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dowds Funeral Home where the funeral will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. John Tatgenhorst officiating. Burial will be in Mound View Cemetery. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gdhobgen1 Surnames: Bevington, Mosley, Bumpus, Stahl, Herdilick, (Herdlicka), Newhouse Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/3004/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From the Mount Vernon News Mount Vernon, Ohio (Knox County) Friday, August 17, 1962 Earnest O. Bevington, 82, died at 1 p.m. Thursday at his home, 808 W. High St., after an extended illness. He was a retired carpenter and lived 70 years in Mount Vernon. Surviving are his widow, Bertha B.; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Mosley and Mrs. William Bumpus Jr. of Mount Vernon and Mrs. Walter Stahl of Stow; seven sons, Kenneth and Albert of Stow, William, Delbert, and Dwight of Mount Vernon, Wilson of Dayton, and Paul of Norwalk, Calif.; 35 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Emil Herdilick and Mrs. Lee Newhouse of Canton; and a brother, Ray of Akron. Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dowds Funeral Home, where the funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m., the Rev. J. G. Moody officiating. Burial will be in Mound View Cemetery. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gdhobgen1 Surnames: Bevington, Hissong, Upp, Woolison, Clay, Bumpus, Shryock, Tims, Stahl Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/3003/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From the Mount Vernon News Mount Vernon, Ohio (Knox County) Tuesday, July 16, 1996 MOUNT VERNON - Dwight "Ernie" Bevington, 77, of Mount Vernon died July 14, 1996, at the Canterbury Villa Nursing Home in Centerburg. He was born Dec. 27, 1918, in Mount Vernon to Earnest and Bertha (Hissong) Bevington, and had lived most of his lifetime in Knox County. He was an Army Veteran of World War II, having served in both the European and Pacific theaters of war. He was retired superintendant of maintenance for Knox County and had worked as a master carpenter. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4027 and the AMVETS, both in Mount Vernon, and a life member of the Veterans Children's Home in Eaton Rapids, Mich. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 140 and Fraternal Order of the Eagles, both in Mount Vernon. Surviving are four sons, Daniel Bevington of Phoenix, Ariz., Richard Bevington of Arkansas, Kenneth Bevington of Mount Vernon, and Ernest Bevington of Howard; three daughters, Judith Ann Upp of Lancaster, Peggy Jean Woolison of Mount Vernon, and Mary Jo Clay of Greenwich; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; his brother, Delbert Bevington of Mount Vernon; and his sister, Betty Bumpus of Mansfield. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Kenneth Bevington, William Bevington, Albert Bevington, Wilson Bevington, and Paul Bevington; and four sisters, Cora Bevington, Hazel Shryock, Helen Tims, and Lucille Stahl. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home, Mount Vernon. Graveside service, with military honors, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Children's Home in Eaton Rapids, Mich. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The following are clippings my mother and grandmother cut out from Knox county newspapers. The exact date of most are unknown, but appear to be mainly from the mid-1940s. Whenever possible, I will include the date. I hope you find some useful information in these clippings. ***************** (Various dates in the mid-1940's) AT THE HOSPITALS Tonsillectomies: Helen Hawkins, Route 3; Mrs. Hazel Ralston, Gail Coe and Sydnea, Rita and Trulah Harmon, Fredericktown; Virginia Garber, Loudonville; John Glaros, Route 5. --------- (Various dates in the mid-1940's) Births: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Farley, Utica, daughter yesterday in Mercy hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bonar of Columbus, son, this morning at White Cross Hospital. Mrs. Bonar is the former Helen Jennings of this city. --- Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Fisher, 200 N. Gay street are the parents of a son born Tuesday in Mercy hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Schonauer, Route 5, are parents of a son born today in Mercy hospital. --- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bockoven, Sparta, son yesterday in Mercy hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Morrison, Fredericktown, son yesterday in Mount Vernon Hospital-Sanitarium. ******************** (October 12, 1945) BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Edson B. DeVore of Lake Crystal, Minn., are announcing the birth of a son, Carroll Clark, on Oct. 10, at Mankato, Minn. (NOTE: Edson was a son of Alexander and Everetta DeVore, Route 3). Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fisher of Sunbury are parents of a daughter, born today in Mercy hospital. Cpl. and Mrs. Donald W. Phillips, Fredericktown, Route 2, are parents of a daughter, Diana Jean, born Friday in Mount Vernon Hospital-Sanitarium. Pfc. and Mrs. Lester Smith, Fredericktown, are parents of a daughter born today in Mercy hospital. ******************** (Various dates in the mid-1940's) MARRIAGE LICENSES Harold Bishop, jr., 22, laborer, 103 Cedar street, and Syzanne E. Cline, 20, clerk, Newark. Harry O. Weaston, 61, sheet metal contractor, Westerville, and Grace McElhinny, 60, Mount Vernon. The Rev. Vernon C. Tyree. --- Delbert Jay Johnson, 21, Bridge Co. laborer, Gambier, and Mary Lee Norris, 18, waitress. The Rev. Reece McGoldrick. --- Harold Makos, 25, Cooper-Bessemer employee, 44 N. Sandusky, and Pauline J. Bowman, 25, dietician, 209 E. Chestnut. The Rev. Eugene F. Dunn (application). Lester D. Martin, 42, truck driver, 5 Brown, and Mary J. Thompson, 21, Shellmar employee, 8 Miami. The Rev. William T. Newsom. ******************** Danville Pastor To Marry Berea Girl Mrs. L. Walter Stull of Berea is announcing the approaching marriage of her daughter, Miss Jane, to the Rev. Glenn Lockard of Danville, the son of the Rev. and Mrs. William M. Lockard of Utica. The open church wedding will take place on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, at the First Methodist church in Berea at three-thirty o'clock. Miss Stull is a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace college and the Eastman School of Music. Mr. Lockard is a graduate of Asbury college and Oberlin seminary. *********************** (April 16, 1946) MARITAL MATTERS Wauneeta E. Hunter, 306 W. Pleasant street, who last Saturday filed an affidavit for a peace bond against her husband Lloyd Hunter, has now filed suit for divorce, charging neglect and cruelty. The petition, filed through Ruth Rice as next friend of the minor wife, also asks custody of a minor child and alimony. They married in 1944. L.F. Griffith is attorney. The Joseph Palmers told Judge Charles D. Hayden they planned another reconciliation and asked return of their minor child, who has been with Mrs. Palmer's mother. Palmer recently sued for divorce, then dropped the suit; Mrs. Palmer filed for divorce, and Palmer contested. ****************** (July 5, 1946) Mrs. Waddell Sues - With a previous divorce suit by her husband dropped, Eunice E. Waddell has filed a new petition in common pleas court asking a divorce from James B. Waddell for neglect and cruelty, with custody of a minor child, alimony, and an injunction restraining Waddell from disposing of three lots in Fairview addition on which she says they had started to build a home. L.F. Griffith is attorney. ***************** (April 16, 1946) Sale of Paddock Residence Asked Sale of the Sarah M. Bebout Paddock residence in Third avenue to pay debts and costs of administration is asked in a petition filed in probate by J.R. Bebout, executor. Hearing is May 20. Probate Judge William H. Clarke has allowed a $675 claim by Carl E. Mitchell, executor, against the William F. Mitchell estate, and has also confirmed sale of a Union township tract from the estate of Lena S. Mitchell, widow for $4,000. A Buckeye lake property has been transferred from the estate of Dr. Frank C. Anderson to his widow, Ethyl R. Anderson. ****************** DEATHS Truex Memorial There will be a memorial service at the Waterford Church of Christ Sunday, July 22, at 11 a.m. for Everett Charles Truex, who lost his life May 31, 1945, on Okinawa. The family has requested that there be no flowers. ------- Frank R. Loyd Frank R. Loyd, 80, Pittsburgh avenue resident and restaurant operator and former Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. cutter, died at 4:45 a.m. today in White Cross hospital, Columbus, following a month's illness. Mr. Loyd, who came to this city from Utica six years ago, is survived by his widow, Ida R. Loyd; two sons, Sheridan and Murray, both of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Davis of Newark and Mrs. Lucille Lake of Cuyahoga Falls; a sister, Mrs. Mary Hanley of New Orleans, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Miller and O'Bryan funeral parlors. Burial will be in Mount View cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral parlors after 12 noon, Thursday. ------- Cary F. Farmer Cary F. Farmer, 54, died in Mercy hospital Tuesday at 2 p.m. His death was caused by a heart attack. He was born in Licking county Jan. 10, 1891, and was united in marriage with Myrtle Lee in May, 1911. He was an employee of Cooper-Bessemer Corp for 30 years, and an active member and trustee of the Eagles lodge. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.N. Farmer of St. Louisville; his wife; eight children, James and Vernon of Mount Vernon, Donald, with the Navy, and Lowell, at home, Mrs. Park Ridgeway and Miss Emogene of Newark, Mrs. Beulah Hoadley of Old Hickory, Tenn., and Mrs. James D. Steele of Mount Vernon; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Lester of Utica and Robert of Newark; and two sisters, Mrs. Roy Elben of Columbus, and Mrs. Gail Popham of Utica. The body will be at the home at 920 W. High street until Friday, when it will be removed to the Householder funeral home in Newark, where funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Barnes cemetery near Newark. --------- Mary Elizabeth McLees Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McLees, 86, died Wednesday at her home in Utica. Widow of Robert McLees, she is survived by six children, Don C. of near Utica, Roy W. McLees and Mrs. Beatrice Jorgenson of Akron, Mrs. Eva Haskins of Columbus, Emer of Des Moines, Iowa, and Marie McLees at home. --------- Michael Vaughn Long Michael Vaughn Long, day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Long of Marion, died Wednesady at the Marion hospital. Mrs. Long is the former Margaret Smith of N. Catherine street. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Smith of this city. Burial was in Marion today. ******************** Dr. Wayne A. Yoakam Dr. Wayne Addison Yoakam, 51, of Detroit, died at 10:20 p.m. yesterday in the Mount Vernon Hospital-Sanitarium. Death was due to burns received 17 weeks ago in a fire. A native of Homer, Dr. Yoakam had spent most of his time in Detroit and had only recently returned to Homer for a rest period. He received his B.S. degree in 1916 from Dennison university and his M.D. degree in 1920 from Harvard medical school. Since 1925 Dr. Yoakm had conducted private practice in obstetrics and gynecology at Detroit. For 14 years he was associated with the Henry Ford hospital and Herman Kiefer hospital. He was an instructor in obstetrics at Wayne university medical school, Detroit, from 1925 to 1934. A member of the national board of medical examiners in 1921 he held state licenses in Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan and Ohio. He was a member of the American Medical association, Michigan State Medical society, Wayne County Medical society and Detroit Obstetrical and Gynecological society. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle; father, Elmer L. Yoakam of Homer; six brothers, C.A. Yoakam of Oklahoma City, Okla., C.E. Yoakam of San Antonio, Texas, H.H. Yoakam of Santon, Texas, C.J. Yoakam of Cleveland, R.A. Yoakam of Toledo and C.C. Yoakam of Homer. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Shaw funeral home in Mount Vernon, the Rev. F.B. Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Homer cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Sunday. ***************** Mr. and Mrs. A.B. DeVore, James DeVore and son James, jr., and daughters, Phyllis and Carolene, Mrs. John DeVore and son Robert, spent Sunday with Homer DeVore and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sutton of Stafford. ***************** Pfc. John H. Devore is stationed at Augsburg, Germany, with the 71st division of the third army. A sister, Pfc. Eileen DeVore is at Camp Stoneman, Calif. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. DeVore of Route 3. ****************** (Sept. 3, 1946) Inez Moreland Fatally Hurt in Collision Labor Day Weekend Toll in Ohio Grows To 21 Dead Knox county's Labor day weekend traffic toll was counted at one dead and 14 injured, three seriously, after persons were hospitalized in two head-on collisions near Centerburg within two hours Saturday afternoon. In the state, a total of 21 were counted dead over the weekend. Mrs. Inez Litzenberg Moreland, 33, wife of Lester L. Moreland of Mount Liberty, was fatally injured in the first of the two Saturday mishaps. She died about 10 hours later, at 1:45 a.m. Sunday in Mercy hospital of a basal skull fracture. Six others, five in the car with Mrs. Moreland, and Clarence E. Wheeler, 41 of Centerburg Route 2, driver of the car the state patrol said collided with the Moreland car, were removed to Mercy hospital for treatment. None were seriously injured and were released by today. Eight Hurt in Crash Eight persons were hurt in the second accident, in which occured when a car driven by Edward Moree, 59, of Fredericktown, collided with a car driven by Bernard Shaw, 31, of Delaware, in the CCC highway a half mile south of Centerburg, at 5:20 p.m Four of those hurt remained in hospitals today. The Moreland-Wheeler accident occurred at 3:15 p.m., 20 feet below the crest of a hill in the Liberty-Lock road, a mile south of Mount Liberty. Moreland, 33 was treated in the hospital for a broken left arm and cuts, while Wheeler sustained cuts and bruises on both legs and the body. Others injured, all in the Moreland car: Janice and Joanne Moreland, 13, twins, leg abrasions and arm cuts; Lois Myers, 13, of Marengo Route 1, cuts about the legs; and Caroline Humbert, 10, dauther of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Humbert of 1105 W. Chestnut street, cuts about the head and legs. The state patrol said the Wheeler car was traveling south and the Moreland car was going north. Besides her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Moreland is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Litzenberg of Mount Liberty; three brothers, Arthur Litzenberg of Green Valley and Harry and Dwight Litzenberg of Mount Liberty, and two sisters Mrs. Theodore Myers of Bloomfield and Mrs. Herbert Humbert. Funeral Wednesday The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the First Milford church with the Rev. Harry Stinson officiating. Burial will be in East View cemetery, Centerburg. Most serously injured in the Morree-Shaw crash are: Mrs. Martha Shaw, 28, wife of Bernard Shaw, who sustained a broken left hip and a possible broken left leg. Her son, Donald, 5, severe facial lacerations; Mrs. Florence Moree, 51, wife of Edward Moree, who suffered a broken left ankle, a severely bruised shoulder and a possible broken leg, and Frank Kovach, 31, of Cleveland, a hitch-hiker, who suffered a bad cut in the forehead and a slight concussion. Mrs. Shaw and her son were removed from Mercy hospital to a Delaware hospital Sunday. Mrs. Moree and Kovach are still in Mercy hospital, where their conditions were reported "good" today. Also injured and treated in Mercy hospital were: Edward Moree, cuts on forehead and nose; his son, David, 10, bruised ribs; Thomas Brown, 5, cut over right eye, and Bernard Shaw, cuts on nose and legs. Claudis Chappel, 37, of Athens, was treated in Mercy hospital Monday night for slight bruises sustained when the car he was driving hit a post in Route 3. Chappel, arrested by the state patrol on a charge of driving on the left side of the yellow line, was fined $10 and cost when arraigned before Justice Harold Bishop. John Hergatt Injured John Hergatt, Sunset club owner, is in Mansfield General hospital suffering with a compound fracture of the left arm, received Thursday when the car in which he was riding with his son, John, jr., collided with another auto in Mansfield. Young Hergatt was unhurt. Charles W. McClelland, 22, of Mount Gilead Route 3, was unhurt when the car he was driving crashed through a highway guardrail at the Cassell crossing, Route 13, at 3:35 p.m., Monday. He was cited by the state patrol on a charge of failing to keep his car under control in order to stop at a safe distance and was fined $10 and costs when arraigned before Justice Bishop. *************************

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cbannes Surnames: BANBURY, CORNISH Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/1368.45.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have pretty extensive research on this family in my Knox County Families 1800-1930 database that might help you get started. I've included all research notes. [I'm not related; I'm doing Knox County genealogical research in general.] Richard had a brother, Thomas, who also emigrated to Knox County. http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=knoxcooh&id=I109 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maberkey Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You posted in 1999 and surely you have gotten a response by now. However, if you haven't you can use the search engine at www.heritagepursuit.com. Upon entering the name Rankin and selecting Knox Co., two references will be listed. The one with L.D. Rankin mentions the marriage. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I am looking for the parents of Mary Elizabeth EDWARDS, born 1830 in Greenfield, Knox, Ohio... She married Reuben LEWIS in New London, CT....many children...born in Indiana and Minnesota.... Barbara G.

The following are clippings my grandmother cut out from Knox county newspapers. The exact date of most are unknown, but appear to be mainly from 1900-1927 Whenever possible, I will include the date. I hope you find some useful information in these clippings. ************** (1927) GUESTS AT DINNER ALL PAST 80 YEARS Civil War Comrades Enjoy Meal and Stories Dr. F.C. Larimore of N. Main street entertained at dinner yesterday, and all of those seated at the table were past 80 years of age. They were Mrs. Mary Hawkins, Dr. Larimore's cousin, who was born April 12, 1840; B.J. Williams, born June 21, 1842; F.E. Marsh, born Sept. 2, 1844; George D. Neal, born Sept. 2, 1844; and Dr. Larimore, born April 12, 1846. An unusual coincidence was that Messrs. Marsh and Neal are exactly the same age, while Dr. Larimore and Mrs. Hawkins were born on the same day of the month, Mrs. Hawkins being six years older than the doctor. The men, all of whom are veterans of the civil war, told war stories, but Mrs. Hawkins had them beat on age and also told of knowing Abraham Lincoln when she was a resident of Illinois. ******************* A large American flag, stitched by hand by the Ladies Union league of Miller township in the early days of 1861, and now owned by Mrs. F.A. Buxton of that township, is on display this week in the show window of the Firestone Tire store, W. High street, together with a very impressive picture of Abraham Lincoln. In the flag's field of blue are 35 stars. This beautiful flag is in a fine state of preservation. ******************* MOTHER RESCUES EDNA BOGARDUS Little Girl Found Nearly Drowned in Water Tank Edna Bogardus, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bogardus of the Glen road, was believed to be recovering today after barely escaping death by drowning last night in a large water tank at the Bogardus orchards. The little girl was found floating in the water of the tank by her mother, whose timely appearance undoubtedly saved the child. Lying face up in the water, which is about five feet deep, Edna was almost unconsious when her mother discoverd her and pulled her from the water. Carrol Benoy, Knox National bank employee, who was at the orchard at the time, aided Mrs. Bogardus in applying artificial respiration to pump the water from the child's lungs, while Mrs. Benoy hastily summoned a physician from Mt. Vernon, The child's grandfather, Addison C. Dickinson, E. Gambier street, said that he left the Bogardus home at 2 a.m. today and at that time the child appeared to be out of immediate danger. She had been placed in a pneumonia jacket and it was hoped that dangerous complications might be headed off, altho results could not be certain for a day or two. The tank into which the little girl fell is used for holding a water supply for use in the orchards. It is about five feet deep and 12 feet across, and the Bogardus children customarily use it for a swimming pool. The tank has a wide concrete ledge around the top. Mr. and Mrs. Benoy had gone to the orchard last evening about 7:30 for some cherries. The two Benoy children had been playing in the orchard with the little Bogardus girl. After a time Mrs. Bogardus noticed that Edna was missing, and a quick search revealed the little girl in the tank. She evidently climbed up a short ladder which rests against the outside of the tank, and had been peering over the concrete ledge when, in some manner, she fell in. ************** FAST TIME SOUTH A card received yesterday from Hon. C.G. Weaver, dated at Gainesville, Fla., Dec. 31, 1924, shows that Mr. Weaver lost no time on his automobile trip south. His record was: First day, Mt. Vernon to Lexington Ky., 275 miles; second day, Lexington to Knoxville, Tenn., 240 miles; third day, Knoxville to Atlanta, Ga., 222 miles; fourth day, Atlanta to Valdosta, Ga., 242 miles; fifth day, using but half the day, Valdosta to Gainesville, Fla, 154 miles. He made a total of 1,333 miles in the 4-1/2 days. From Gainesville to Lakeland is probably over 200 miles. ************** Tire Store Opened On E. Ohio Avenue Messrs. Orlando Hall and Carl G. Shields have opened a tire store at 20 E. Ohio avenue and will handle tires and tubes exclusively. Mr. Hall formerly resided in the vicinity of Lock and Homer, where he is well-known. For the past ten years he has been located in Akron and Newark where he has been actively engaged in different phases of the rubber tire industry. Mr. Shields formerly resided at Morgan Center but has been a resident of Mt. Vernon the past six years, working for the greater part of that time for the Mt. Vernon Foundry & Engineering Co. **************** PROPOSES HIGHWAY THROUGH MT. VERNON Union County Man's Plan Under Consideration Construction of a highway from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis, passing thru Mt. Vernon, has been proposed to the state highway department by Dallas Sullivan, state representative from Union county, and has been taken under consideration by Robert N. Waid, director of the department. Sullivan proposes that state route 68, starting at Union City, be extended from Richwood, Union county, thru Mt. Vernon and Steubenville to Pittsburgh. The route is now a state highway for the majority of the distance. As now proposed, the highway would enter the city over the Old Delaware road. ***************** GAMBIER RESIDENTS SURVIVED CYCLONE Mr. and Mrs. Holtz Went Thru Lorain Disaster Unharmed Mr. Albert Holtz of Gambier, who attended the state convention of the Ohio State Automobile association at Cedar Point as the delegate of the Knox County Auto club, since his return home has given a most interesting account of the tornado that laid Lorain in ruins last Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Holtz returned to Gambier Sunday evening after having passed thru an experince they will not soon forget. The following account is an excerpt from a conversation with Secretary Geo. A. Thompson of the Knox County Auto club. Following the close of the automobile convention, about 2 p.m. Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Holtz left Cedar Point driving to Lorain intending a brief visit with friends before leaving for home. They had not been long at their destination until the storm broke upon the city. "It lasted about a minute," said Mr. Holtz. "Did you ever hear air escaping from a compressed air tank? Well, it was just like that but multiplied many times. There was first a low moaning sound which rose rapidly in pitch, becoming more and more shrill and penetrating. "Timbers came flying down the stairway from the upstairs part of the house. Our host closed the door, while the women ran to the cellar. We men did what we could which wasn't much, to keep the house on its foundations. Later it was found part of the roof had been carried away. "We were just a few blocks from Erie and Broadway, where occurred the worst of the blow. I walked down and back. There was no excitement. Every one just seemed dazed. Those who were not in the wreckage were seeking or trying to help others who were. "When the blow was on, the trees and poles leaned far over on one side, almost breaking. Then, as far back the other way. Our car was standing in the street, at the curb. When I saw this, I turned my back and walked away saying to myself, 'There goes our car.' ""After it was over I went out and found the car unhurt save for a broken glass. "We had little difficulty getting out. Not as much as one might expect. The street was wide and the trees that fell in it left a space thru which we could drive. By driving on one street and another after some three hours we got out of Lorain. "On the way back to Cedar Point we met a man and inquired the way to Cedar Point. "Wiped off the map," he said. He proved to be mistaken. When we came back to Cedar Point the next morning we found the patch of the storm to have been midway between the automobile entrance and the hotel. Some seven or eight cottages were demolished. "I could easily talk for hours of the things we saw in Lorain. But even if I should I doubt if I could make you understand the immensity and the horror of it all." *************** Drives Auto Into Train Gerald Coe and Rachel Bishop Are Injured at Grade Crossing Here Christmas Eve Gerald Coe, of the Hedding community, and Miss Rachel Bishop, of Sparta, were injured when the automobile in which they were riding crashed into a freight train at the Meadville grade crossing of the New York Central railroad here shortly after 8 o'clock Christmas eve. Mr. Coe was injured about the chest, and Miss Bishop was cut about the knees by flying glass. They were attended by a local physician and taken to their homes. The car, a new Ford sedan, was almost demolished and was towed in by the M.& M. Auto Service truck. *************** FROM REPUBLICAN NEWS 35 Years Ago Friday, Dec. 16, 1898 Messrs. William M. Koons, Hugh Neal, B.E. Sapp and C.T. Ensminger are in Columbus this afternoon attending the hearing of the case of J.R. Tilton vs. Dr. W.A. France, which is the outgrowth of a deal in which the famous oil field of Howard township was involved. Mr. Ben Ames returned home at noon today from New York City after a week's absence. Mrs. Jacob Dietrick, the estimable wife of the superintendent of construction on the new school house suffered having her right arm broken about 4 o'clock this morning when the top of a folding bed fell down while she and Mr. Dietrick were asleep. More "Letters to Santa Claus": "Dear Santa Claus. I will tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a doll, a doll carriage, a doll dress, a pair of skates, a bob sled to take Elliott and Henry a ride, and three yards of ribbon for my doll dresses. FLORENCE PATTERSON." "Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a baby cab, a pair of leggings, and a bracelet, and some nuts and candy. And please don't forget my grandma and grandpa. ETHEL DUTT" "Dear Santa Claus: I'm 11 years old. I would like a story book and a drum. I would like a new red sled and some pencils and mittens, and a gun that will shoot. Your little boy, CURTIS B. DRAPER. P.S. and don't forget my teacher, Miss Bishop." ******************** 35 YEARS AGO Tuesday, April 4, 1899 Members of the Manhatton club have elected the following officers: president, James Schaeffer; vice president, Quincy Porter; treasurer, Hugh Johnson; secretary, Guy Lane; trustee, Will Masteller. In the spring election held yesterday William Dennis, R., defeated W.P. Hough, D. for marshal; John Worley, R., defeated R.M. Hess, D., for street commissioner; Chas. C. Iams, R., defeated James A. Kelley, D., for water work trustee; and Republicans elected four of the six councilmen. At the annual meeting last night St Paul's Episcopal parish elected the following vestrymen: Messrs. Ben Ames, A.C. Dickinson, L.G. Hunt, J.V.V. Elder, R.S. Hull, S.H. Peterman, J.S. Ringwalt, D. Quaid, D.B. Kirk, and C.A. Bope. A handsome brass cross for the altar of the church in memory of Julia Louise Peterman, deceased daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Peterman, was given to the church by relatives of little Julia. Miss Ruth Bogardu has returned to Wooster to resume her college work. **************** FLORIDA FEVER By Ada Bedell Wootton Carry me back to old Ohio, Back where the apples and the pears and peaches grow; Back where the lilac bush blooms in the spring time; And the brave little crocus comes peeping thru the snow. I'm weary of the palm trees, and long for a maple; I can't eat the guavas, what they're good for I don't know. The mango and alligator pear, how I hate 'em! And that "gilligihoochie" bird isn't it it with a crow. O take me home where there's less change, and changing. Where folks come to visit, and decide they want to stay. Down here, the oldest families are the sand flies and mosquitos, You meet a friend at sundown, and by dawn he's moved away. I like to feel established -- a sort of human fixture. My new-found friends, I love them, and wish that they could last; But they're changing -- like the real estate and sub-division values, And my heart longs for friendships deep-rooted in the past. ***************** MYSTERY BULLET ENDANGERS LIFE OF LEVIA WARD No Clues Found As To Identity of Cemetery Shooting MISSLE FIRED FROM HIGH POWERED GUN Gun Expert Believes It A Stray That Traveled Considerable Distance Mysteriously shot by a bullet from a high powered rifle while decorating graves of relatives in Mound View cemetery yesterday afternoon, Miss Levia Ward, daughter of Mr. C.C. Ward of Mechanic street, is in a serious condition at Mercy hospital today. Miss Ward had just placed flowers on the grave of her aunt, Elizabeth Pratt Collins, and had turned to walk to the grave of her step-mother, a short distance away, when, she told her father, she heard a report and almost simultaneously felt a blow in her left side. Miss Ward screamed and staggered. Her screams were heard by Mrs. Ella J. McFeely of N. Park street, who had visited graves of relatives in the cemetery and who was strolling about in the northwestern part of the grounds. Hurrying to Miss Ward's side, Mrs. McFeely anxiously inquired what was the trouble. "I just felt something break inside," Mrs. McFeely said Miss Ward replied. Mrs. McFeely suggested, she said, that it might be a heart attack, but that Miss Ward replied that it felt more like she had been shot. Mrs. McFeely helped Miss Ward to a seat on a stone curb around a lot in the vicinity and hastened to the cemetery office, at Miss Ward's request, to call a physician. DR. J.M. Pumphrey was summoned by telephone and Mrs. McFeely then searched around the office and neighborhood in the hope of finding some of the employees who could aid her in taking care of Miss Ward. Not finding anyone, she started back to where she had left Miss Ward only to meet her walking toward the cemetery office only a short distance away. Miss Ward told her, she said, that she had put her hand to her side and had found blood running out. Dr. Pumphrey arrived shortly after Mrs. McFeely had succeeded in getting Miss Ward to the office and took the injured woman in his automobile to his office where he made a preliminary examination. The seriousness of the wound was at once apparent and Dr. Pumphrey immediately took Miss Ward to Mercy hospital. Late yesterday evening an operation was performed and the bullet removed after it had been located thru the means of X-ray examinations. The bullet entered Miss Ward's left side, just below the lower rib, and, running downward and toward the front, lodged behind the pelvic bone of the right side. Examinations showed ______while the intestines had not been ________ctured, they had been badly damaged by the bullet in its course. (6 sentences torn away)...bullet, pointing out that they were rough and ragged, not clean cuts as would have been made by riflings in a barrel in good condition. Mr. Fred Coile, a bricklayer, was working on the chimney at the residences of Mr. A.L. Swank, 35 Mansfield avenue, just across the street from where Miss Ward was shot. He told officials he heard a scream and, looking up, saw a woman stooping over and hanging onto a tombstone. He then saw another woman run to her side, he said, and saw the two walk away together. Mr. Coile said he supposed the woman had been overcome with grief at the grave of a relative or had suffered a fainting spell, and when he saw that she had been given assistance, thought no more of the matter. He said he did not hear the sound of a gun. Mr. Swank, who was in the yard at his home at the time, also told officials he did not hear the report of a gun. Mrs. McFeely this morning said she had heard no sound such as a gun would have made. Supt. E.W. Breece and his employees were working in the eastern part of the cemetery yesterday. They said they had heard no reports and had seen no hunters around the cemetery all day. Mrs. McFeely fixed the time of the shooting at about 3 o'clock, estimating that an hour had passed after she left home at 2 o'clock to go to the cemetery. ****************

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Dan_Shire Surnames: Shire Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/3001/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would anyone be able to conduct a general search of Knox cemeteries for a Jacob Shire? His wife and children show up in the 1870 census in Pike, Knox County after the family was in Holmes County in 1860. I would be interested in finding: Jacob Shire Elizabeth Shire Sarah Shire Angeline Shire I would suspect that Jacob and Elizabeth are buried in Knox County somewhere. Maybe in Pike? I appreciate any help at all. Thanks! Dan Shire dashire@comcast.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

There is no one named Shire in either of the two volumes of the Knox County cemetery listings. Joanne Gaudio

The following are clippings my mother and grandmother cut out from Knox county newspapers. The exact date of most are unknown, but appear to be mainly from the 1930's and 1940's. Whenever possible, I will include the date. I hope you find some useful information in these clippings. ********************* The Anderson will serve as a target for the bomb in the lagoon at Bikini atoll while her crew watches from the deck of an evacuating transport far out to sea. ******************** Lt. (j.g.) William D. Bogardus, E. Gambier street, is home on terminal leave. He arrived in San Pedro in February aboard the LST 913, on which he acted as captain, where he was stationed until recently. He flew from California to Great Lakes May 8. ******************** Second Lt. Robert L. Andorfer, MAC, 204-1/2 N. McKenzie street, reverted to inactive status at Camp Atterbury May 8. ******************** Locomotive Hits Car, War Veterans Escape Injury Two war veterans, Jack Higgins, 25, of 706 W. Burgess street, and Charles Kerin, 200 Greenwood avenue, escaped injury when the car in which they were traveling was struck by a B.&O. switch engine at the W. High street crossing at 12:45 a.m. today. Police reports on the accident stated the car, owned and driven by Higgins, was carried 87 feet by the engine, which was traveling south. Higgins and Kerin were traveling west. Kerin said today Higgins did not see the locomotive, which was traveling at a slow rate of speed on the No. 2 track, because a northbound passenger train was parked on the No. 1 track. He added that the crossing lights were not operating. Right side of the Higgins car was damaged but the car was in running order today. ************** Millwood Girl Near Death After Dress Ignites in Kerosene Flash Mary Ellen Lepley, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lepley, was near death today in Mount Vernon Hospital-Sanitarium with burns suffered when attempting to start a fire with coal oil at 5:30 a.m. The girl suffered first, second, and third degree burns over her entire body from ankles to the top of her head. The accident occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Harding, uncle and aunt of the girl, near Millwood. Mrs. Harding said she and Mary Ellen were starting to pack lunch boxes for her husband and his brother, Gerald Keaser. "I had started upstairs for something and I heard her scream," said Mrs. Harding. She said when she got down the stairway she found Mary Ellen with her clothing bnurned off, although the girl had presence of mind to wrap a coat around herself in an effort to smother the flames. Mrs. Harding said Mary Ellen had apparently thrown some coal oil into a stove on live coals, in an effort to hurry a fire along, and the liquid had flamed up and ignited her dress. The Hardings and Keaser rushed the girl to the hospital in Mount Vernon, apparently making the 13-mile trip in about 15 minutes. Mrs. Harding said the accident was about 5:30 a.m., and hospital records showed the entry at 5:45. ******************* Utica Child, 5, Struck By Auto A 5-year-old child, Larry Taylor, son of Mrs. Delmar Taylor, was in "good" condition today in Mercy hospital, after suffering scalp lacerations Monday evening when struck by a car driving by Lawton Wiggins, 20, Bladensburg, on Martinsburg road. Hospital attaches said the child was to undergo X-ray examination today to determine if he suffered a skull fracture. State patrolmen said the accident occurred in front of the Frank Clutter home when Wiggins swerved to avoid a dog which ran into the road just as the child darted into the road from the other side. ********************* Two Men, Boy Hurt Two Mount Vernon men and a 13-year-old Fredericktown boy were in Mercy hospital today recovering from injuries sustained in three different accidents Wednesday. Paul McClutchen, 35, of Route 5, suffered a fractured right arm while at work in the Harris garage, W. High street. Wade Gwin, 33, Wisner hotel, suffered burns about the head when an Ohio Fuel gas line on which he was working exploded. Earl Cline, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Cline of Fredericktown, suffered a scalp laceration when he dived into shallow water in a creek near his home. ********************* AWOL Report Error The army today informed Sheriff Salathiel Bumpus that it was in error in sending out a report that Pvt. Donald E. Phillips of Newark, son of Mrs. Selby Phillips of Howard, had been A.W.O.L. since April 18. After the original report was received here, Mrs. Phillips said it was wrong, and that her son had returned to camp after being home on furlough for his father's funeral. *********************** (March 23, 1946) Withgoff Reopens Law Office Here First Lt. William T. Withgott is home from the army on terminal leave ending April 14, and is resuming his law practice in new quarters on the second floor of the Taugher building. Withgott, who has been undergoing treatment at Billings General hospital for wounds received in Germany in December, 1944, is the last member of the local bar to return from service in the armed forces. William L. Howell preceded him home by two months and reopeneed his office in the Eastman building, while Donald E. Becker recently opened an office in the Kresge building. In addition, the local bar gained one member as an indirect result of the war. Robert E. Levering of Fredericktown, who was a government attorney in the Philippines when war broke out and spent four years as a Jap prisoner, has returned to his home county to practice. ******************** (March 23, 1946) Four Win Divorces Four divorces were granted yesterday by Common Pleas Judge Charles D. Hayden. Bertha Petterson Moffitt was divorced from Richard L. Moffitt for neglect, was awarded custody of a minor child, and a property settlement approved. Ralph Elder, Mount Vernon veteran who told the court he had spent four years in the army and expected to re-enlist, was granted a divorce from Hazel Elder, waitress at Three Gables, on grounds of neglect and the wife was restored to her maiden name of Butler. Charline Jones of near Howard was granted a divorce from William G. Jones for neglect, awarded custody of a minor child, $100 alimony and $10 weekly for support of the child. On his testimony his wife left him 14 years ago, Cam Compton of near Bangs was divorced from Allie May Compton. ******************* 16 Seniors at Homer to Graduate Homer, May 8 -- Junior and senior classes of Homer high school held their annual banquet at the Southern hotel in Columbus Saturday evening. Members of the graduating class are: Jean Myers, Dorothy Dixon, Lois Myers, Mary Elizabeth Bone, Lois Wagner, Mary Ann Edman, Ruby Haulk, Irma Chopson, Joe Warner, James Wagner, John Ray Taylor, Raymond Reed, Robert Pickens, Harry Farley, Gerald Conrad, and Harley Oiler. ****************** Kenyon Alumnus of '88 Crosses Continent For Commencement George H. Prince of North Hollywood, Calif., graduate of the old Kenyon Military academy and a graduate of Kenyon college in 1888, has crossed the continent to attend his alma mater's first postwar commencement, to be held in Gambier June 24. Prince arrived at the Alumni house in Gambier last week, and then went on to Kentucky for a few days, planning to return to Gambier for the annual exercises. ********************* Kincade Car Stolen A 1937 black Pontiac sedan owned by Virgil Kinkade, 112 Ringold street, was stolen from its parking place on W. Gambier street at 9:45 a.m., today, police reported. The theft was reported to the state highway patrol, via the police two-way radio. ********************** (With Photo) Betty Fravel Music Director Appointment of Miss Fravel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Fravel of Green Valley road and a gradaute of Capital university, as director of music at the First Presbyterian church was announced today by Lawrence E. Sperry, church music committee chairman. She succeeds Patricia Ames, resigned. A graduate of Mount Vernon high school in 1940, Miss Fravel was a member of Phi Beta, national honorary music and dramatic sorority and of the Capital chapel choir while a student at Capital, from where she was graduated in 1944. In her senior year she was junior choir director at Morgan Memorial church, Columbus, while for the past two years she has been vocal music supervisor in schools at Ada and director of the Ada Presbyterian church senior choir. **************** Duane Houck To Speak At Brandon Meeting Duane Houck, recently discharged from the navy, will be guest speaker at the meeting of the Ellis Patriotic society in the I.O.O.F. hall at Brandon Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The program, in charge of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson McVey and Mr. and Mrs. Arden McKee, will be presented following the business meeting at which time there will be election of officers. Other numbers on the program will include selections by the community choir; reading, Margaret Bryan; vocal duet, Agnes and Clarabell Springer; piano solo, Letha Rowe. Refreshments will be served by a committee composed of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raven and Mr. and Mrs. William Ward. Each family is to bring sandwiches. **************** Marion Mason New Rural Carrier on Utica Route 1 Marion Mason has replaced Ray Clutter as a mail carrier on Utica Route 1, Clutter retiring because of a back injury after 26 years on the route. Clutter started in 1918 and served continuously until two years ago, when he was injured. He estimates he traveled 340,000 miles over his route, which was 25 miles long when he started, mostly mud road, and is now 44 miles of gravel and hard-surfaced roads. Frank Martin, substitute, has been carrying the route since Clutter's injury in December, 1944. Postmaster Glen C. Rine said he was not yet ready to name a successor to Mason in the office, where he has served as assistant postmaster the past 10 years. ***************

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The following are clippings my mother and grandmother cut out from Knox county newspapers. The exact date of most are unknown, but appear to be mainly from the 1930's and 1940's. Whenever possible, I will include the date. I hope you find some useful information in these clippings. ***************** AT THE HOSPITALS Tonsillectomy: Richard Copis, 204 E. Hamtramck; Patricia and Tyler Thornton, Gambier. ---- Robert Morningstar, Walhonding, has been dismissed from White Cross hospital, Columbus. ---- BIRTHS: (1940?) Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mowery, Glenmont, daughter, today. (Mrs. Mowery was Lena Looker; the daughter is Patricia). Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hatten, Johnstown, daughter yesterday in Mount Vernon Hospital-Sanitarium. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Fair, Santa Ana, Calif., son May 25. Mrs. Fair is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Beckett of Millwood. Son, Stanley William, June 7, to Mr. and Mrs. John Vail, San Francisco, Calif. Mr. Vail is the son of Mr. and MRs. Stanley Vail of W. Chestnut street. ************** AT THE HOSPITALS Mercy: Tonsillectomy: Ellen Custer, E. High; Katherine Sapp, Route 3; Patti Jo Harrison, Centerburg; Mrs. Robert White, 605 Ridgewood. --- BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feeney, Elyria, daughter Monday in Memorial hospital. Mrs. Feeney is the former Dorothy Tighe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Tighe, N. Clinton street. Mr. and Mrs. Everett George, son, at St. Joseph's hospital, Baltimore, Md., Saturday. ******************* 15 DRIVERS WARNED Drivers of 15 cars were given warnings of defects during a two-hour traffic safety check conducted by the Ohio state highway patrol Monday at Martinsburg. Eighty-five cars were examined. ***************** F.F. GORSUCH ILL F.F. Gorsuch, inspector for the state department of industrial relations, is reported seriously ill at his home in N. Gay street, suffering with a heart ailment. ************** (1946) Mrs. Mary Clutter Funeral for Mrs. Mary Clutter, 83, who died Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Yates of near Danville, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Owl Creek church, the Rev. Reece McGoldrick officiating. Burial will be in Owl Creek cemetery. The body will be at the Harris & Son funeral home in Bladensburg until time of the service. **************** (1946) AT THE HOSPITAL: Mercy - Tonsillectomy: Gladys Hunter, 305 N. Norton; Joseph Mackto, jr., Mansfield. ---- BIRTHS (June 6, 1946) Mr. and Mrs. Carl Beatty, Route 5, daughter today in Mercy hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gooding, Danville, son today in Mercy hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Antill, 501 N. Main street, son today in Mercy hospital. Mr. and Mrs. P{aul Rhodeback, Route 5, daughter today in Mercy hospital. ****************** MARRIAGE LICENSES (June 6, 1946) Alphonsus J. Durbin, 30, salesman, Mount Vernon, and Dorothy C. Bauman, 25, Columbus. (application) Paul Rowe, 21, farmer, Miller township, and Helen McVey, 21, clerk, Miller township. The Rev. F.B. Chapman. *************** AT THE HOSPITALS: (July 24, 1945) Mercy: Tonsillectomy - Elaine Snow, Route 5. --- Gene Wells, 104 Oak street, a recently discharged Pacific war veteran, entered the Brecksville Veterans' hospital Monday for treatment. --- BIRTHS (July 24, 1945) POSc and Mrs. B.B. Kerr, 404-1/2 N. Mulberry street, are parents of a daughter born Monday in Mercy hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mercer, 5 E. Chestnut street, are parents of a son born today in Mount Vernon Hospital-Sanitarium. Pfc. and Mrs. Vaughn Rice, Bladensburg, are parents of a son born Monday in Mercy hospital. A son was born Monday in Mercy hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cole, Route 5. Mr. and Mrs. Sperry Ritchie, Fredericktown are parents of a daughter born Monday in Mercy hospital. The Rev. and Mrs. James B. Miller, Bethany, W. Va., formerly of Mount Vernon are the parents of a son, David Lunger, born today in Ohio Valley hospital, Steubenville. ************* Three Clay Township Farms Are Sold Sale of three Clay township farms was announced today by F.W. Douglass, Utica realtor. They are: Frances Freeman farm of 160 acres to George Kauffman of Morgan township who will occupy it next fall. LeRoy Farmer farm of 115 acres to T.R. Fairall of Frazeysburg who will take possession next fall. Carl Hess farm of l76-1/2 acres to Dean Mawer of Green Valley who will move to this property. ******************* AT THE HOSPITALS: Mercy: Tonsillectomy -- James and John Sowers, 104 Newark road; Alfred and Elaine Scholz, 804 W. Sugar; Barbara Ruhl, Mansfield. --- BIRTHS A son was born Thursday in Mercy hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Pelton of Gambier. ********************* "Burning Plane" Is Demonstration Flare Sheriff Salathiel Bumpus received a call from Fredericktown late Thursday afternoon that a farmer had seen a burning plane falling through the sky. But the sheriff didn't have to move out of his office to clear up the case, as he had been present a short time before when a magnesium parachute flare had been fired at the gravel pit east of the village in an F.B.I. demonstration of police firearms, and he knew that was undoubtedly what the farmer had seen. ********************* Reconciliation Advised An alimony award was made in one case, and in another the court advised a couple to try to patch up their differences at hearings Friday before Common Pleas Judge Charles D. Hayden. Hearing the temporary alimony plea of B. Jeannette Bell against Rodney A. Bell of Amity, the court deferred ruling until the couple could attempt a reconciliation. Harold F. Barr, defendant in a suit by Mary Barr, was orderd to pay $45 back alimony, $15 a week, and $25 attorney fees. ******************** BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gardner, Howard, are parents of a son born Wednesday in Mercy hospital. ****************** MARRIAGE LICENSES Thomas R. Thatcher, 33, painter, and Monna M. Smith, 22, housework, both of Mount Liberty. *************** AT THE HOSPITALS: Mercy, Tonsillectomy: Betty Fogle, Route 1; Carolyn McCann, Utica; Robert Lord, Route 4. --- John Haltermon, Mount Vernon News advertising manager, has returned home from Mt. Carmel hospital where he received treatment for an injured arm. ************** MARRIAGE LICENSES: (June, 1946) David F. McQueen, 23, farmer, Newark, and Frances Juanita Spray, 23, Shellmar billing clerk, Mount Vernon Route 3. The Rev. George W. Terjun. (application) Robert Carroll Stull, 23, service station, 120 E. Vine, and Claire Jean Temple, 21, office clerk, 304 S. Center. The Rev. Norman Flickinger. (application) Forrest Denver Antill, 21, Lamb Glass employee, 205-1/2 W. Gambier, and Sarah Stinson, 18, 204-1/2 W. High. The Rev. O.W. Williams. (appolication) Earl Rinehart, jr., 20, clerk, Mount Vernon Route 1, and Dora Lee Charlton, 19, beauty operator, Mount Vernon Route 1. Dr. Hugh Wayt. (application) Paul Rowe, 21, farmer, and Helen McVey, 21, clerk, both of Miller township. The Rev. F.B. Chapman. Willard A. Meier, jr., 21, meat cutter, 600 E. High, and Beverly A. Dorsey, 19, Mount Vernon News employee, 200 E. Gambier. The Rev. Norman Flickinger. Donald Davis, 29, City Dry Cleaners employee, Clinton township, and Joy Whitmore, 31, Mount Vernon. Dr. Hugh Wayt. Jack Lloyd Waddell, 20, clerk, Mount Vernon Route 5, and Carol June Swainhart, 19, beauty operator, 303 N. Main. The Rev. George W. Terjun of Mount Vernon and the Rev. Lena Jennings of Loudonville. (application) ******************** BIRTHS (June, 1946) Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yeater, Utica, daughter, today in Mount Vernon Hospital-Sanitarium. Mr. and Mrs. George Omlor, jr., 216 E. Hamtramck street, son, today in Mercy hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Conard Hill, 722 E. Vine street, daughter, yesterday in Mercy hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breece, Route 3, daughter, Saturday in Mercy hospital. *************** Divorce Asked Bessie B. Chrisman, a Knox county resident, has filed suit for a divorce from Dillon A. Chrisman of near Homer on grounds of neglect, and asks approval of a postnuptial agreement. They married in 1942, separated last May 1, and have one child, the petition says. L.F. Griffith is attorney. *************** Newlyweds to live At Fredericktown Mrs. Gladys Barrick and Mr. C.W. Lockwood of Mount Gilead were married May 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Eades in London, Ohio. The Rev. W.W. Loveless, pastor of the Mount Gilead Church of the Nazarene, read the single ring service in the presence of a few friends. Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood will make their home in Fredericktown. Mrs. Lockwood is a daughter of Mrs. J.W. Easterday of Fredericktown. ****************** (June 10, 1946) Belgian Bride Arrives Here To Join Ex-Soldier Husband Latest war bride to arrive in Mount Vernon is Emily Maria White, from Antwerp, Belgium, who arrived here over the weekend with her husband, Forest W. White, after they were reunited in Pennsylvania station in New York at 2 a.m., June 1. White, employed at the Pittsburgh Plate plant, met his bride in Antwerp while in Belgium as a technician fifth grade with the 556th coast artillery. They married in Antwerp last April 11 and two weeks later White was shipped home, to be discharged on May 20. The veteran and his bride are staying temporarily with White's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Robbins of 910-1/2 W. High, while looking for a place to rent. **************** Leon Weaver III Assistant Postmaster Leon Weaver has been advised by his physician to take a month's rest because of ill health and is currently on leave from his duties. *************** Johnson-Norris Marriage Mrs. Clifford Mobley of 108 Cliff street is announcing the marriage of her daughter, Miss Mary Lee Norris, to Mr. Delbert J. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson of Gambier. The ceremony was read at 9 o'clock Saturday morning at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Reece McGoldrick of Martinsburg. For her wedding the bride chose a navy blue dress with white trimming and white accessories. She wore a shoulder corsage of red roses. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Davis of Martinsburg. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson left for a wedding trip along Lake Erie, and on returning will make their home at 923 W. High street. Mr. Johnson, discharged from the service in January, is employed at the Mount Vernon Bridge Co. ******************** (May, 1946) Former Brandon Man's British Wife Arrives David H. Schroeder's English bride, whom the former Knox countian met and married in England in March, 1944, arrived at the couple's new home in Brewster, Ohio, last week after a 4,000-mile journey on the Queen Mary. Schroeder, who served with the Eighth Air Force in England, was born and reared near Fredericktown and was residing near Brandon when he entered the army in September, 1942. The Schroeders will make their home in Brewster, relatives here learned today. ******************* Marital Matters Two divorces were granted Wednesday and one suit dismissed by Judge Hayden. Thelma Van Riper of Mount Vernon was divorced from Travis Van Riper for neglect, cruelty, and drunkenness, and was awarded custody of two minor children with $15 weekly and $50 cash alimony. Noble T. Weir, Mount Vernon Route 1, was granted a decree from Louise E. Weir for neglect. Property matters had been settled. The case of Mamie Stalter v. Clyde Stalter was dismissed for want of prosecution. ******************* (June 1, 1946) Mrs. Catherine Cosner Funeral services were held today in Toledo for Mrs. Catherine Cosner, 75, widow of R.A. Cosner and a former resident of Mount Vernon, who died Thursday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ward Bricker, in Toledo, following an extended illness. Mrs. Cosner had resided in Toledo several years. Ms. Cosner is also survived by two sons, Ed and James Cosner of this city, and two other daughters, Mrs. Chase Hunter of near Mount Vernon and Mrs. Nelson Height of Toledo. Burial was in a Toledo Cemetery. ********************** (June 1, 1946) Martha Ann Van Winkle Funeral for Martha Ann Van Winkle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Van Winkle of Bladensburg, who died at her home Friday, will be at the Presbyterian church in Bladensburg Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. S.F. Fowler of Warsaw will officiate and burial will be in Mount Zion cemetery. ******************* (June, 1946) CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends, relatives and neighbors for their kindness, sympathy and beautiful floral offerings, Drs. Vincent and Drake, the Sisters and nurses of Mercy Hospital and especially Rev. Fowler for his consoling words, the many who offered prayers, the pallbearers, the flower bearers and Alva J. Harris and Son for their kind and efficient services during the sickness and death of our daughter, sister and granddaughter, Martha Ann. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Van Winkle and daughter Sue, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Van Winkle, Mrs. Jennie Davidson. Dear little Ann has gone to rest, Where never a sin shall stain her breast, No trouble disturb her no fear annoy, No cloud overshadow her innocent joy. She has gone home to heaven that land of love, Of light and gladness and blessing above. Her head is pillowed on Jesus' breast, Dear little Ann she is sweetly at rest. She lived on earth but a little while, She died before she had been defiled. But she is our daughter and is so still, Sweet Ann we called her and always will, We think we are glad she has gone away, Where her life will be all one pleasant day -- Where an unkind word she will ne'er receive, Nor speak one herself our kind hearts to grieve. If she were here she would often cry, Then she would be sick, suffer and die; And now death is over and all the while, Her cherub face may wear a smile, For she will never know or do a wrong, And the loving angels will teach her their song. Dear Ann we wish we could be there too, Oh when shall we come and live with you. ********************* MARRIAGE LICENSES (April 16, 1946) Ralph S. Neighbarger, 22, Lamb Glass Co. employee, 708 Pennsylvania avenue, and Jean Ansel, 19, Cooper-Bessemmer employee, 2 Chester street. The Rev. J. Dayton McCormick. ***************** BIRTHS (April 16, 1946) Mr. and Mrs. Paul Peterson of Lima, daughter, Monday at Bluffton hospital. ***************** IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear Mother and Grandmother, Clara Bell Porter, who passed away two years ago today, April 3, 1944. She would not want the ones she loves To grieve for her today. We must not say that she is dead, For she is just away. Away upon a journey To a land that's bright and fair, And though we all miss her here, We know she is happy there. And memories of her bring New comfort every day, As we recall, she is not dead For she is just away. Sadly missed by Mr. and Mrs. George Zorich and Virginia Elwood. *********************

The following are clippings my mother and grandmother cut out from Knox county newspapers. The exact date of most are unknown, but appear to be mainly from the 1930's and 1940's. Whenever possible, I will include the date. I hope you find some useful information in these clippings. ********************* Burns Hand Temporary City Patrolman Wade Keyes was nursing painful burns on his left hand this morning after a paper of matches exploded in his hand. While fellow officers kidded him about not believing "close cover before striking" signs, Keyes was stoutly maintaining he did close the cover, but the darned thing blew up anyway. ******************* AT WRIGHT FIELD Miss Betty Jean Brown of Martinsburg is now working as a clerk-typist in the radar laboratory, radio and radar subdivision, of the air technical service command at Wright Field. ****************** Fred Umbaugh, jr. Wounded in Pacific Fred L. Umbaugh, jr., metal-smith, second class, has been seriously wounded in action somewhere in the Pacific area, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Umbaugh, 304 W. Vine street. In the navy since July 15, 1943, Petty Officer Umbaugh, who is 20, is now on his second tour of duty in the Pacific area. The family has received no details of where or when he was wounded, or where he is at present. ****************** P-47 Damaged in Gambier Landing An army P-47N Thunderbolt was slightly damaged in a forced landing at Kenyon airport at dusk Wednesday. State highway patrolmen said the pilot, Lt. R.C. Martin, Remullus, Mich., air base, was uninjured in the landing, but the plane nosed over and sustained damage to the propellor, nose and one wing. According to patrolmen, the pilot was flying from Pittsburgh to Patterson Field and "ran into some trouble" which prompted him to land at Gambier as darkness was coming on. Patrolmen and auxiliary patrolmen were guarding the plane until army men arrived to take it away. ****************** MEN AND WOMEN IN SERVICE (July, 1945) Edgar (Ted) Bogardus, 17, has enlisted in the navy. Having passed the Eddy test, he has been accepted for radar training. After a short indoctrination course at Great Lakes, he will enter radio school. Bogardus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bogardus, left for Great Lakes Tuesday, where he entered as seaman first class. --- Cpl. Donald E. Morrison, Metropolitan airport, VanNuys, Calif., now has an address in care of the postmaster, San Francisco, and according to word received here, is located in Honolulu. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Morrison of Fredericktown. --- Board No. 1 reports James Richard Thompson, Mount Vernon Route 5, has been found acceptable for general military service. On the July 7 preinduction call, his status was held up pending filing of a medicat certificate. --- Pfc. Henry D. Barlett, former secretary of the Moose lodge here, has been seriously ill in a hospital at Goeppingen, Germany, since July 11, according to a war department telegram to his wife. --- Hildred V. White was discharged from the army July 9 at Staunton, Va., and is now living at Norfolk, Va., Draft Board No. 1 has been informed. He entered the army Nov. 27, 1943. --- Daniel C. Brady, chief boatswain's mate, was discharged from the navy July 13 at the naval hospital, Charleston,S.C., and has returned to Mount Vernon. --- S. Sgt. Glenn H. Britton left today for Camp Atterbury, Ind., after spending a 30-day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Frances Britton, Third avenue. --- William Richard Pierce, 17, son of R.G. Pierce of 614 E. Vine street, has enlisted in the navy and has been sent to Great Lakes for boot training. --- Pvt. Harry Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wilson of Fredericktown, now has an address in care of the postmaster, San Francisco. --- Board No. 1 has called Floyd Dalton Walker, jr., 206 W. Ohio avenue, for a preinduction call for one colored man Aug. 16. ****************** Most-Wounded Knox Soldier Discharged Knox county's most wounded World War II soldier, Sgt. James H. (Pete) Roberts, four times wounded paratrooper, returned to his N. Braddock street home today after receiving a medical discharge earlier this week at Wakeman hospital, Camp Atterbury, Ind. Sgt. Roberts, wounded in jumps in Sicily, Italy, Holland and Belgium, had been at Camp Atterbury since returning to this country last April. He entered the army as a corporal in the Mount Vernon O.N.G. unit, Oct. 16, 1940. After training at Camp Shelby, Miss., he transferred to the paratroops and trained at Camp Benning, Ga., He went overseas in early 1942 and was wounded in the arm in the invasion of Sicily two years ago this month. In December, 1943, he was wounded in the leg while jumping into Italy. Ten months later, then a corporal in the 504th paratroop infantry of the famous 82nd airborne division, he suffered another leg wound in Holland. A few months later he was wounded in Belgium. ********************** Three Are Called For Induction Draft Board No. 2 has called three men to report for induction Aug. 3. They are Howard Lynn Kidwell, Gambier Route 2; James Robert Busenburg, Danville Route 2; and Russell Keith Horn, Fredericktown Route 1. ********************* ENLISTS IN ARMY (March 26, 1946) The local recruiting office announced today that Charles E. Ransom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Ransom of Route 3, has enlisted in the armored forces for a period of three years. ********************** 19 Names For April Preinduction Local draft boards today named 19 men to take preinduction exams for the armed forces on April 8. Board No. 1 is sending 12 and Board No. 2 seven. Named by Board No. 1: Karl Gilbert Mauger, 902 W. Burgess; Raymond Matthews, Raceland, Ky.; Robert Owen Kirkpatrick, jr., 110 W. Gambier; Stanley Charlton Totman, Mount Vernon Route 5; Donald Richard Saunders, Walhonding; William Thomas Gregory, 1101 W. Chestnut; James Thomas Curran, 207 S. Jefferson; James Leroy O'Brien, Fairview addition; Robert Lawrence Spearman, Mount Vernon, Route 5; James Ed Trimmer, Centerburg Route 1; Tennyson Fred Kirk, Mount Vernon academy; John Kenneth Vasbinder, 123 N. Center. Named by Board No. 2: Bobbie Eugene Summers, 606 N. Sandusky; Theodore Ross McCament, Mount Vernon Route 3; Ralph Sumner Lloyd, Mount Vernon Route 1; Royal Donald Shira, Danville Route 2; Kenneth Marion Conkle, Fredericktown Route 1; Lawrence Richard Sapp, Howard Route 2; Donald Gordon Young, Howard Route 1. ******************* MEN AND WOMEN IN SERVICE T.Sgt. Harry W. Lester, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Hardesty, Taugher building, has been awarded the Soldier's Medal for heroism at Lingayan gulf, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on Feb. 3, 1945. During a night operation, when an amphibian tractor had been swamped and disabled offshore by a raging surf and treacherous cross current, and disregarding his own safety, he swam out through the heavy breakers, and rescued two of the crew, who had abandoned the vehicle. T.Sgt. Lester is the husband of Mrs. Ruth M. Lester, Akron. --- Pfc. James H. Lower, 206 N. Main street, was discharged from the army July 20 at Camp Atterbury, Ind., under the point system, having entered service with the local National Guard company in October, 1940. He served with the 37rh division overseas, was wounded on Bougainville in March, 1944, and returned to the United States last August. --- Cpl. Michael Eisele recently notified his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Eisele, 500-1/2 E. High street that he is recovering from a leg injury in a hospital in France. No details were given as to how the injury was sustained, only that his leg has been in a cast and he was still walking on crutches. Cpl. Eisele has served overseas for 19 months. --- James L. Sullivan, son of Mrs. Eva Sullivan, 310 N. Norton street, has been promoted from the grade of corporal to sergeant. Sgt. Sullivan is a laboratory technician for a photographic squadron reconnaissance at the Seventh reconnaissance group station of the Eighth Air Force. --- MoMM1c James Stanley Combs, former Cooper-Bessemer employee here, was discharged from the navy at Chelsea, Mass., naval hosptial July 132. He and Mrs. Combs are returning to Mount Vernon to make their home. --- First Lt. Gerald R. Sprankel, 702 W. Sugar street, has gone through the Camp Atterbury separation center and will revert to inactive status Aug. 7. As a B-17 pilot he flew with the 15th Air Force in Italy. --- FO Floyd E. Wharton, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wharton, E. Ohio avenue, has arrived home from overseas. A glider pilot, Wharton was in the European area, including the Normandy invasion. --- Cpl. Kenneth M. Harper, overseas since May, 1944, arrived at Camp Henry, Va., on Sunday. Cpl. Harper, son of Mrs. Franklin Harper of E. Gambier street, has been in India and China. --- T-4 Lester D. Martin of 5 Brown street, who returned from Hawaii last week, was discharged at Camp Atterbury July 22. He had been in the service since Nov. 13, 1942. --- T-5 Ralph E. Frazier of Fredericktown Route 1, liberated from a German prison camp last May, was discharged from the army at Fort Hayes July 22. --- S2c Wayne A. Lonzo has completed boot training at Great Lakes and is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo A. Lonzo, W. Vine street. ********************** Mrs. Phillips Says Army Wtong on Report Son Was A.W.O.L. Mrs. Selby Phillips of Howard disputed today an army report to the sheriff's office that her son, Pvt. Donald E. Phillips was A.W.O.L. from San Antonio, Texas, since April 18, after being home on furlough for the funeral of his father. Mrs. Phillips said her son was granted an extension of his furlough because of his father's death, and reported back at camp at the stipulated time, April 26, and is there now. ************ Chase Still No. 1 AWOL Pvt. Thomas E. Chase, Knox county's most persistent A.W.O.L. in World War II, is still at large and is wanted, the F.B.I. has reported to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Salathiel Bumpus said today. A.W.O.L. at least three different times, Pvt. Chase has been absent from Camp Roberts, Calif., since March 14, 1944. Some months ago a report was received here from the army that Pvt. Chase was returned to military custody, but the repott gave no details. Sheriff Bumpus asked the F.B.I. to check the case and today was informed Pvt. Chase was still absent. **************** Waterford Soldier Killed on Okinawa Everett Charles Truex, 20, pharmacist mate third class, was killed in action on Okinawa in June, the navy department of personnel has reported to his father, Clay Truex of near Waterford. Truex enlisted in the navy and received his training as a medical corpsman in the navy hospital at Norfolk, Va., on completion of his boot training at the U.S. naval training station at Great Lakes, Ill. Pharmacist Mate Truex was transferred to the Sixth Marine division last August. He was born near Byrd's corners, between Mount Gilead and Pulaskiville. The family resided in Morrow county until 1936, when they moved to a farm just east of Waterford. His mother died seven years ago. Truex was graduated from Fredericktown high school in 1942, enlisting in the navy shortly afterwards. He has two brothers who are in the service. One, Clifton Truex, AMM2c, is a flight mechanic with a naval air crew in California. Another, Howard A. Truex, S2c, is on the aircraft carrier Antietam. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Arnold Algire of near Waterford, and four other brothers, Floyd Truex of Mount Vernon, and Lowell, Forrest and Donald Truex, all at home. He was a member of the Christian church at Waterford, his star being the first gold star on the church's service flag which honors more than 20 men in service. Memorial services will be held at the Waterford Church of Christ Sunday afternoon, July 22. ******************* S. Sgt. McGonagle Killed In Action (Has a photo with article) S.Sgt. Joseph e. McGonagle, husband of Mrs. Harriet Wade McGonagle of Chicago, until recently a resident of Mount Vernon, who was reported missing in action over Germany on March 8, 1944,has been declared killed in action as of that date. Sgt. McGonagle, an employee of the Cooper-Bessemer corporation prior to his enlistment in November, 1942, had been overseas since February, 1944, as a radio man gunner on a B-17. It is thought that he was killed on his first mission. Besides his wife, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Austin McGonagle of New Lexington; two brothers, John of New Lexington and William of Chicago; seven sisters, Mrs. Walter Kimbaugh, Mrs. Frances Johnson, Mrs. Edward Lipangot, all of Chicago, Mrs. James Winegardner, Mrs. Herman Kiester of New Lexington, Mrs. Richard Dennis of Walkerton, Ind., and Miss Margaret McGonagle of Los Angeles. *******************

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The following are a few newspaper clippings from my grandmother's scrapbooks. While no date is on these, the clippings are from 1900-1920's. Grandma cut them from Knox County newspapers and a few others. She was Mabel Mahla Frazier. She lived in Knox County until her marriage, when she moved to Sparta, Ohio, where she lived the remainder of her life. Unless otherwise noted, people listed as "from this city" or "from this vicinity" refers to Mount Vernon, Ohio. I regret that in this scrapbook, Grandma didn't put the dates beside the items she clipped. *************** Mr. and Mrs. T.S. Pitkin received a cablegram Friday morning from Lueknow, India, announcing the birth of a daughter to their son, the Rev. Walter Gregg Pitkin, and wife. The little one has been christened Miriam. The Rev. Mr. Pitkin has been sick of climate fever and has been in a hospital for eight weeks. He was able to take some nourishment and was thought to be out of danger when last heard from by post. **************** A son was born Friday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lewis of Morgan Center. ************** A son was born to Carl Patrick and wife, May 30. ***************** Mr. and Mrs. Clinton N. Williams of S. Gay street are the parents of a son, born Monday. ***************** Rev. and Mrs. Chester Lewis, of near Marion, announce the birth of a daughter, Dorothy Helen. Mr. Lewis was one of our boys and began preaching last year. His work is on Bucyrus circuit and comprises the Methodist churches of Kirkpatrick, Monnette chapel and Lykens chapel. He is the son of Rev. C.L. Lewis, now of Pavonia. ****************** A daughter was born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Herron, south of Mt. Vernon. **************** A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hoy O. Simons of N. Gay street Saturday. *************** Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coe are the parents of a son, born Sunday night at the M.&S. sanitarium. *********** A son was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Clark of Ridgewood avenue. *********** A daughter was born Tuesday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Gearhart of Centerburg. ************* Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hess are the proud parents of a son, born Friday. *************** Word has been received here from the Rev. and Mrs. S.C. Dickinson of Eaton, Colo., that they are the happy parents of a son, Selden Curtis Dickinson, born Wednesday, Aug. 19. ************* Twin boys were born to Wm. Shepard and wife Wednesday, Nov. 11. Only one survives. ************ Born, Thursday morning, to Mr. and Mrs. Julius W. Headington of the Newark road, South Vernon, a daughter. ************ A son was born Wednesday afternoon to Hon. and Mrs. Lewis B. Houck of N. Main street. ************ A daughter was born Sunday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woolson of Newark, formerly of this city. *********** A son was born to Obe Frost and wife, Tuesday. *********** A son was born Tuesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Bricker of Pike township. ********** Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Williams of Cleveland are the parents of a 7-1/2 pound girl (Jean Regay), born Oct. 17. Mrs. Williams was formerly Miss Hazel Vail of Mt. Vernon. ********* Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bailey of Detroit, Mich., announce the birth of Lawrence Wilber Bailey, April 17, 1915. Mrs. Bailey was formerly Miss Margaret Wilber of Mt. Vernon, and is a daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. F.A. Wilber, D.D., now of Columbus. ********* Word has been received here of the birth of a daughter on Thursday, March 18, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. R. Ghent of Toledo. Mrs. Ghent is the daughter of Mr. George Smithhisler of Mt. Vernon. *********** Mr. and Mrs. Ora Owen of W. Vine street are the parents of an 8-1/2 pound son, born Tuesday night. ********** A daughter was born Thursday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Beam of Parkersburg, W. Va., former Mt. Vernon young people. *********** A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Philips of N. Sandusky street. *********** Harry Davis and wife are the happy parents of a baby girl, born Monday, April 19. *********** Born on Thursday last to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Zeig, a daughter. Mrs. Zeig will be remembered as Miss Florence Ely. *********** A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Denny of the Columbus road, South Vernon, Sunday evening. ************* A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Peugh of W. Vine street Wednesday afternoon at the Mt. Vernon hospital for the operation in order Caesar, after the great Roman emperor, since the child was brought into the world by the Caesarean operation, one rarely performed. This was the first instance that it has been performed in Mt. Vernon. Owing to placenta praevia, it was ncessary to remove Mrs. Peugh to the hospital for the operation in order to save the life of the mother and the child. The operation, which was performed by a noted Cleveland surgeon, assisted by several Mt. Vernon surgeons, lasted exactly 21 minutes. ***************** A son was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Weigenback of Cleveland at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Purdy of N. Jefferson street. ***************** A daughter was born Wednesday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clark of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. D.K. Bird, mother of Mrs. Clark, has been there for the past week. ************* Cards have been received here announcing the birth of a 7-3/4 pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strow of Cleveland on Friday, Oct. 8. Mrs. Strow was formerly Miss Kathleen Weaver of N. Gay street. ******************* A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Yearin of W. Vine street Monday morning. ****************** A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Glore of W. Vine street Wednesday night. ****************** A daughter, Ann Beverly Chase, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Beverly Chase, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5. The happy father is the son of Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Chase of Beverly, Sparta, Ohio. ****************** A nine-pound daughter was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Hoy O. Simons of N. Gay street. ***************** A son was born Sunday evening to Mr. and Mrs. John Coe of near Sparta. Mrs. Coe was formerly Miss Sara Larimore of this city. ***************** A son was born Friday night at the M. and S. sanitarium to Mr. and Mrs. G.B. McDermott of the Mansfield road. ****************** A son was born Thursday night to Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Stull of S. Jefferson street. ****************** A son was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Day at the M.&A. sanitarium. ****************** A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Peden of 3901 W. 32nd street, Cleveland, Sunday, Oct. 8. Mrs. Peden was formerly Miss Viola Freuse of Mt. Vernon. **************** A daughter was born Monday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Reeder. ***************** A son was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Ewalt of N. Sandusky street. **************** A daughter arrived at the home of Dale Jekins and wife last week. **************** Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cliff of N. Sandusky street are parents of a son, born Friday at the M. and A. sanitarium, Coshocton avenue. ***************** A son was born Thursday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hurps of South Vernon. **************** Word has been received here of the birth of a son on Sept. 15, to Mr. and Mrs. Martin S. Bowne of Grand Ledge, Mich. Mrs. Bowne, who was formerly Miss Bernice Bennett, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Bennett of this city. ***************** Good Christmas News Jelloway, O., Dec. 22 -- Mr. and Mrs. George Watson have received a message announcing the birth of a 9-pound daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Roher of Canton. A little early for a Christmas gift, but Grandpa Watson is happy. ******************* A son was born Sunday morning at the Mt. Vernon hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Glore. ******************* BOTH LEGS Crushed Beneath Wheels of Freight Train Butler Man May Die of the Injuries He Sustained Near Station in That Place Was En Route to Home of Wife's Parents to Spend the Day Surgeons Amputate Both Limbs --Condition Monday was Serious Orland Beemiller, aged about 24 years, fell beneath the wheels of a B. & O. freight train Sunday near the railway station at Butler. His legs were so badly crushed that one had to be amputated between the ankle and knee and the other above the knee. His condition Monday was regarded as serious, and he may not survive the shock. Beemiller resides at Butler and has a wife and one child. Mrs. Beemiller and the child went to Ankenytown Saturday evening to visit her parents. Mr. Beemiller decided to go there Sunday morning. Rather than wait for the passenger train he decided to ride on the fast freight that came thundering thru the village about 10 o'clock. As he attempted to swing himself onto the freight he slipped and was thrown. He alighted in such a manner that both of his lower limbs were caught by the wheels. He was otherwise injured, but these hurts were of a minor character. As soon as the unfortunate man's plight was discovered he was removed to his home where three surgeons were called. It was found impossible to save his legs and the amputations were made. Beemiller is a son of Simon Beemiller. ***************** The last will and testament of the late Frank V. Owen, signed Jan. 24, 1900, in the presence of Wm. E. Grant and Hugh Neal, together with a codicil signed March 20, 1914, and witnessed by R.L. Carr, Rose D. Bird and Rozetta Owen, was filed in probate court Monday morning. The testator provides for the payment of just debts of his estate and directs that a monument be erected at his grave. He bequeaths his law library and office furniture to his sons, Charles S. and Robert K. Owen. His diamond ring is given to his daughter Elizabeth and his gold watch and chain to his daughter Isabelle. The household goods, etc. are bequeathed to his wife, Bessie M. Owen, who, the will provides, is to have all the residue of the estate, both real and personal, for life. At her death or remarriage, the real estate is to be sold and the proceeds divided as follows: Elizabeth Owen, $2,500, Isabelle Owen, $2,500, the residue to be divided equally among the four children. He mentions that the bequests to his daughters are for the purpose of making their share equal with those of the sons in whose favor he carried $5,000 insurance. In the codicil he bequeathed his N. Main street residence property to his wife absolutely. The wife is named as executrix and she is given power to sell any portion of the estate that may be necessary for the maintenance of herself and daughters and the education of the latter. *************** Mr. Owen was united in marriage to Miss Bessie Johnson in 1894, which marriage stands in this community as a marked example of perfect connubial affection and happiness. Two children were born of this union, Elizabeth and Isabelle, who with their mother survive him. He is also survived by two sons by a former marriage, Charles and Robert. Mr. Owen was politically a Republican, altho party lines sat lightly upon him when questions of principle and fitness of men for officiate positions were involved. He served honorably, faithfully and with distinction as Knox county's representative in the Sixty-eighth general assembly of Ohio. He was a life-long and uncompromising enemy of the liquor traffic and much of his superb talent and energy was gratuitously bestowed in the suppression of the evils resulting therefrom. He was an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal church, this city, and was earnestly and vitally interested in spiritual matters and in questions affecting the future state. As a citizen Mr. Owen was public spirited, among the foremost in his advocacy and support of all measures looking to the elevation and betterment of the masses. As a neighbor and friend he was second to none, in his never failing thoughtfulness of those requiring his attention and assistance. As a husband and father, in his all-absorbing love of his wife and children and devotion to their interests, he was most worthy of emulation. Eight years ago he became associated with Mr. Robert L. Carr in the practice of law under the firm name of Owen & Carr, which partnership continued to the time of Mr. Owen's death. ****************** We returned to the city in time to take train for Jacksonville, Fla. After an all-night and day ride through Georgia, we arrived in Jacksonville about eight hours late. When at Macon, Ga., we were switched off of our direct route on account of a freight wreck somewhere on the line. Soon after my arrival here I found myself in the home of my friends, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gerrish (Helen Gordon) and was pleased to find Mr. Gerrish very much improved in health, as is also Mrs. Clara Gordon, who has been spending the winter here with her children, Mrs. Gerrish and Mr. Joseph Gordon. Since coming here, I have met Mrs. Whitford of Fredericktown, Mrs. C.D. Rinehart, wife of a prominent Jacksonville attorney, and Mrs. Joseph Gordon, formerly of Mt. Vernon. Saturday afternoon, Mr. E.W. Gerrish, father of Mr. Ralph Gerish, called with a fine turnout and took his son and myself a drive around the city. Sabbath morning accompanied Mrs. Gerrish to the Congregational church, which was recently finished and is considered one of the finest in the state. All of the pulpit furniture and the pews in the auditoriums are made of solid mahogany. A quartet furnished fine music, and I heard an excellent sermon by the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Sell, D.D. After church services we took dinner with Mr. E.W. Gerrish, and family. On Monday afternoon Mr. Gerrish again called to take us a drive over the city. The weather has been unusually cool for this section the past week, but is assuming the usual Florida conditions. Peach trees and roses are in bloom. We are feeding on luxuries that Ohio people are not permitted to enjoy only as they are shipped in. Very truly yours, Rollin C. Mitchell **************** YOUTH Cut About the Head When Windshield Was Shattered Clutter Automobile Collides With Bridge Support South of Town and Considerably Damaged Reed Clutter, the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay R. Clutter of N. Division street, sustained severe lacerations and a severe bruise Saturday afternoon when the Clutter automobile ran into the Dry creek bridge in South Vernon. Mr. Clutter was driving the machine. He attempted to pass a buggy in the bridge and guided too close to the edge. One of the front wheels slipped off of the bridge floor, bringing the machine up against the iron supports. Reed, who was on the front seat with his father, was thrown against the glass windshield when the machine was brought to a sudden stop. The glass was shattered and several of the pieces struck the lad in the face. He sustained a cut across the bridge of his nose, a bruise on the back of his head and scalp wound. Mrs. Clutter and daughter, who occupied the rear seat, were shaken up, but escaped injury. The front of the auto, which is a comparatively new one, was badly damaged, but the machine was not put out of running condition. *************** EASTER Marked By Pleasant Weather Despite Predictions Church Services Were Largely Attended And Sunday-Schools Had Record-Breaking Attendance Altho his predictions lately have been quite correct and reliable, the weather man happily missed it when he announced that there would be rain and snow in this locality Sunday. The day was very fair and the sun warmed things up nicely early in the day. As a result the Easter parade to and from the various churches of the city was large. There were splendid audiences at all of the regular and special services, and the Easter programs prepared by the choirs were greatly enjoyed, as were also the sermons, the topics of which were all appropriate to the day. There was a large turnout also at all of the Sunday-School sessions. At the Gay St. M.E. school the attendance was 831, the largest in the history of the school, and the collection, which go to mission, amounted to nearly $200. ************* Mrs. Elizabeth Odbert McKinley, wife of Mr. William H. McKinley of Ambridge, Pa., died Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Mt. Vernon hospital, following a surgical operation. Mrs. McKinley was a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F.C. Larimore, and was born in this city May 28, 1877. She was a graduate of the Mt. Vernon public schools and of the Detroit Conservatory of Music. On Nov. 15, 1899, she was united in marriage with Mr. McKinley, who with two children, Frances, aged 11 years, and William jr., aged 6 years, survive. Mrs. McKinley is also survived by her parents and one sister, Mrs. Harriet Thompson Dickey of Cleveland, O. Early in life, Mrs. McKinley became a member of the First Baptist church of Mt. Vernon, and was quite prominent in church work here, especially in the Sunday-school, where she was pianist for a long time, and in the B.Y.P.U. At the time she became seriously ill she was pianist in the United Presbyterian church at Ambridge, where she was also very active in the Harmony Music club and the Woman's club of that place. The funeral will be held Friday at 3 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. H.H. Hurley of the First Baptist church at the home of the bereaved parents at 206 N. Main street. Interment will be made in Mound View cemetery. ****************** "STORK" KNOWS ERNEST Dr. W.W. Phillips of Centerburg Identifies Prisoner of Jail Dr. W.W. Phillips and Mr. V.E. Brokaw, cashier of the First National bank of Centerburg were in town Thursday morning. Both saw Jones in his cell. Dr. Phillips was the stork when Jones was born and he recognized him readily by his eyes. Dr. Phillips settled the estate of Jone's grandfather, the late Jesse Green, and paid Ernest his share by check sent to Des Moines, Ia., some time ago. "Did you get your money?" inquired the physician. The prisoner smiled, but didn't say a word. **************** Mrs. Emma Curtis, wife of Mr. Rollin C. Curtis, died at an early hour Thursday morning in Washington, D.C., where with her daughter, Miss Jane, she had spent the past winter with her son, Mr. Frank Curtis, chief clerk of the navy department. Mrs. Curtis became ill about ten days ago, suffering from bowel trouble. The heart was also somewhat involved, but until Wednesday afternoon her condition was not regarded as serious. She then became very weak and a message was sent to Mr. Curtis in this city. Thursday morning, before the husband had had time to depart for the East, the message stating that Mrs. Curtis was dead was received. Mrs. Curtis, whose maiden name was Sanford, was born and reared in Keokuk, Ia., and was united in marriage there with Mr. Curtis. Since her marriage she had resided in Mt. Vernon, but had spent the past several winters in Washington. For a number of years, Mrs. Curtis, who was a woman of rare attainment and education, conducted a private school at her home in Mt. Vernon. For many years she was organist at St. Paul's Episcopal church, of which she was a member. The husband and two children survive. One son, Mr. Charles B. Curtis, died several years ago. The remains will reach Mt. Vernon Friday morning. The funeral will be held Saturday, but the hour of the services has not been set. ******************* Kittie M. Gessling has commenced suit in common pleas court against Charles B. Gessling, asking for divorce, alimony and custody of their two children, Blair, aged 11, and Bertha, aged 9. The parties were married March 6, 1902. Mrs. Gessling charges that the defendant has been wilfully absent from her for more than three years without just excuse, and that he has been guilty of gross neglect. W.M. Koons for the plaintiff. ******************* Miss Teresa Marie Tighe, daughter of Mrs. Agnes Tighe, died at 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at her home at 600 E. Front street, after a short illness of sugar diabetes. Miss Tighes was born in this city May 2, 1892, and graduated from St. Vincent De Paul's high school with the class of 1911. She is survived by her mother, one brother, Mr. Vincent Tighe, and two sisters, Anna and Helen Tighe. The deceased had not been in robust health for some time, but until last Sunday morning her condition had not been such as to cause any alarm. That morning she went to her mother's room and complained that she was not feeling well. She was placed in her mother's bed and within a few moments she lapsed into unconsciousness. In which condition she remained practically all the while until death ensued. Being the oldest of the children when her father, the late Mr. Chas. M. Tighe died 16 years ago, Teresa was of great assistance to her mother keeping the little family together. Altho always delicate in strength she did her full part and was very devoted in her mother, brother and sisters, giving them all her time that was not required in her church and school life. ******************* Little Gwendolyn Singrey, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F.L. Singrey of E. Chestnut street, was saved from drowning in the Lakeholm run Monday afternoon by the bravery and prompt action of her mother. Dr. and Mrs. Singrey and daughter were fishing in the run. Dr. Singrey was some distance down stream when Gwendolyn ventured too near the edge and fell into the water. Mrs. Singrey, without an instant of hesitation, jumped in after her daughter. The water was waist deep and rather swift, and Mrs. Singrey had some trouble keeping her feet, but she managed to grab her daughter's hair just as the child was being carried beyond her reach. Mrs. Singrey then carried her daughter to safety. Neither Mrs. Singrey nor her daughter suffered any ill effect from their plunge in the chilly water. ********************* NOTE -- This ends the clippings in Grandma's very thick scrapbook. But it's not all the clippings she had. I've been "loaned" by my mother an old red cardboard briefcase(?) filled with other clippings. This briefcase has clippings that both my grandmother and mother cut out of the local papers. I've divided them into several categories: weddings, anniversaries, obits. Most of them seem to be from the 1930s-1940s. There may be some older ones tucked away in the box. I'm not really sure what I have. I will include the dates when possible, but most have no dates on them. I'll start sending these clippings out shortly. I hope you have enjoyed them so far. I'll probably send these next ones in the subject line as "Local Clippings". *********************