This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wvwaw Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/1368.43.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Neither Elihu nor Chloe Rowley are listed in the Death records for Knox county 1867-1908. I also checked rawley. 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: crawford128 Surnames: Rowley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/1368.43.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have the book Knox County, Ohio Will Abstracts 1808-1877 Vol.1 and neither Elihu or Chloe Rowley are in it. There appears to be no will so you might check with the county to see if there are any probate records. For some of these early folks - your best bet is land records. Early land records often have names of family so need to be checked. At their advanced ages they may have distributed all their land to their children before they died so they had no need for a will. 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: ferdonfinder Surnames: Rowley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/1368.43.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you very much for checking, and for the leads. Sharron 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: cbannes Surnames: ROWLEY, BAKER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/2879.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I suspect that Lucy Rowley, who married William A Baker (1807, VT - 25 Jul 1849, OH) in 1826 in Knox County, is also a sibling of Levi and Lovina. Lucy was born about 1812/1813 (do not know where) and died 29 Sep 1849 in Knox County. She and her husband are both buried in Brandon Cemetery, Miller Township, Knox County. [William died of typhoid fever in July; Lucy of dropsy in Sep.] HOWEVER, the Rowleys in Miller Township in 1820 with a daughter of the right age were John, Hiram and Samuel, so I always assumed she was the daughter of one of them. William was the son of Timothy and Prudence Baker. 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: cbannes Surnames: ROWLEY, BAKER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/2879.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I suspect that Lucy Rowley, who married William A Baker (1807, VT - 25 Jul 1849, OH) in 1826 in Knox County, is also a sibling of Levi and Lovina. Lucy was born about 1812/1813 (do not know where) and died 29 Sep 1849 in Knox County. She and her husband are both buried in Brandon Cemetery, Miller Township, Knox County. [William died of typhoid fever in July; Lucy of dropsy in Sep.] HOWEVER, the Rowleys in Miller Township in 1820 with a daughter of the right age were John, Hiram and Samuel, so I always assumed she was the daughter of one of them. William was the son of Timothy and Prudence Baker. 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: cbannes Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/1368.43.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I checked both cemetery books and if either Elihu or Chloe is buried in Knox County, they are in unmarked graves. Very possibly, they were buried in a private cemetery on their own place, as was common practice then. You can ask the Knox County Genealogical Society to check the county will books for you. The county has wills that go back to the 1820s. They are online at www.rootsweb.com/-ohkcgs or you can mail them (please include copying money and a sase) at Family Research Library, Knox Co Service Center, 117 E High St, Ste B153, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. 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 have the book *Knox County, Ohio Will Abstracts 1808-1877 Vol.1* and neither Elihu or Chloe Rowley are in it. There appears to be no will so you might check with the county to see if there are any probate records. For some of these early folks - your best bet is land records. Early land records often have names of family so need to be checked. At their advanced ages they may have distributed all their land to their children before they died so they had no need for a will. Denise > > > Message Board URL: > > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/1368.43/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Elihu and Chloe Rowley appear in the 1850 census of Miller, Knox Co, age > 78 and 75 respectively. A will is what I really need, but, I don't have a > death date. A cemetery look up will help me. Thanks for any help you can > provide me. > Sharron > > 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: ferdonfinder Surnames: Rowley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/1368.43/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Elihu and Chloe Rowley appear in the 1850 census of Miller, Knox Co, age 78 and 75 respectively. A will is what I really need, but, I don't have a death date. A cemetery look up will help me. Thanks for any help you can provide me. Sharron 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: ferdonfinder Surnames: Rowley, Shipley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/2879.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am not familiar with the Rowleys you mention in your line. However, I am related to the Elihu Rowley enumerated in the 1840 and 1850 census in Miller, Knox Co. I am searching for more information on Elihu and his wife, including the names of all their children. I am descended from his daughter Lovina, b 1802 in VT, who married Thomas J. Shipley. They moved from NY to Miller, Knox Co. in 1832. Perhaps Levi is a brother to Lovina? Please email me at postlaker@sbcglobal.net to discuss further. Sharron 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 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. *************** (Mt. Gilead Register) Just one week to the day after becoming a bride, death came suddenly to Mrs. Stanley Kempton at home near Bloomfield. The young lady had not been well for a day or so, but the complaint was not thought to be serious and no physician was called. Mr. Kempton had been mowing the lawn and when he stepped into the house he found his bride lying dead. The deceased was 19 years of age and was a daughter of Mr. Erow and wife of Chesterville, from whose home the funeral services were held Saturday. Coroner Moccobee was called and pronounced death due to an acute attack of heart trouble. She had taken some medicine for her heart and said she felt better. Mr. and Mrs. Kempton had been married one week and had gone to housekeeping Monday in the house once owned by Lewis Leonard, east of Chesterville. She was buried at Bloomfield, near the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Erow. ************** Jelloway, Aug. 1 -- Wm. Vance, 71, died Tuesday evening at his home west of town. He was an oldtime school teacher and had served as justice of the peace for several terms. One sister, Miss Amanda Vance, with whom he had lived for seven years, survives. The remains were buried yesterday at Loudonville. The Rev. Mr. Boergen of this place officiated at the funeral. *************** Auction Party Mrs. Chas. F. Baldwin and Miss Martha Irvine entertained Thursday afternoon at their home on E. Gambier street with eleven tables of auction, honoring Mrs. A.C. Dickinson. Souvenirs were awarded Mrs. Chas. V. Critchfield, Mrs. E.H. Fairchild and Mrs. R.M. Greer. At 6 o'clock an elegant supper was served. Miss Ellen Pratt of Chicago, Mrs. Charles Hatton of Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. Wm. Aiken of Philadelphia were among the guests. ************** SHRUNKEN Corpse of Infant Found in Garret at Croton Licking County Officials Investigating -- Child Said to Have Been Three Months of Age (Newark Advocate) The village of Croton, this county, was thrown into a fever of excitement when it became public Tuesday that the shrunken corpse of an infant of uncertain age had been found in the garret at the home of Howard Frazier. Marshal Tim Wells has notified County Prosecutor J. Howard Jones, who has authorized Coroner W.E. Wiylarch to make a thorough investigation of the case. The body was discovered about three weeks ago by Mr. Frazier. It was difficult to recognize it as the body of a human being, so dried and shrunken was the flesh. A physician who examined the body declared that it must have been about three months old. The skull was missing and the skin was dried like parchment. To avoid the notoriety Mr. Frazier said nothing of the discovery to any one except his family physician for several days. Finally the information became generally public and the village marshal heard the story, and, after making an ivestigation, reported the matter to the county officials. There is no way of determining how long the body has been in the attic where it was discovered. Mr. Frazier has occupied the house less than a year and until a few weeks ago he had no occasion to visit that portion of the attic where the corpse was found. Coroner Wiylarch and Deputy Coroner Jackson will go to Croton tonight to make an investigation of the case. ***************** Wedding INvitations Friends here have received invitations to attend the wedding of Miss Hazel Vail, daughter of Mrs. Myrtle Vail, and Mr. George Compton Williams, which will occur Monday, June 19, at 4 p.m. at the home of the bride's mother at 3739 W. 33d street, Cleveland. *************** SPARTA GIRL Will Leave Soon To Teach In Porto Rico Public Schools Sparta, July 11 -- Miss Bertha Morehouse, formerly of this place has accepted a position as teacher in the public school at Clayey, Porto Rico, and will depart from Delaware soon to take up her work. She is a daughter of Dr. G.W. Morehouse.(NOTE: The article spelled Puerto Rico as it is written above) ****************** Ogg-Hillier At 8:30 o'clock Wednesday evening the marriage of Dr. Lester C. Ogg and Miss Jane Elizabeth Hillier, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hillier of 204 N. Park street, was solemnized at St. Paul's Episcopal church by the Rev. William E. Hull, rector of the church. The wedding was one of the very prettiest events that have transpired here in years and was largely attended. The beautiful and impressive Episcopal ring service was used and the church choir sang. Mrs. P.O. Wilkins sang "O! Perfect Love." The bride, leaning on the arm of her father, and preceded by the ring bearer, little Miss Helen Sommers of Mansfield, a cousin of the bride, who carried the ring in a calla lily, the maid of honor, Miss Grace Wood of New Castle, Pa., and the bridesmaids, Miss Gertrude Thompson of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Miss Mary Hull of Delaware, entered the church and were met at the altar by the groom, his best man, Mr. Charles Hillier of Elwood, Ind., brother of the bride,and the Rev. Mr. Hull. The bride was given away by her father. The bride was charming in a white crepe meteor gown with train, trimmed in real duchess lace and real seed ornament, with veil reaching to the bottom of the train. The veil was held by a wreath of bridal rosebuds and maiden-hair fern. She carried a white prayer book with a shower of white satin ribbon and kneeled on a white satin pillow. The bride's traveling suit was of tobacco-brown whipcord with picturesque hat to match. Miss Grace Wood, the maid of honor, was gowned in lavender satin with lavender spangled net trimmed in real seed ornmanet. Miss Wood carried a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. Miss Thompson wore yellow satin meteor trimmed in real rose point lace. Miss Hull wore yellow satin charmeuse trimmed in Irish point lace and chiffon. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of lavender chrysanthemums and wore large white picturesque hats. Little Miss Sommers wore white embroidered swiss. The groom and best man were attired in conventional costume. Mrs. Hillier, mother of the bride, wore grey silk trimmed in wide ratine lace; Mrs. Chas. Beazel of New Castle, Pa., aunt of the bride, wore black silk lace over yellow satin; Mrs. Thompson of Ft. Wayne, Ind., -- grey silk trimmed in real rose point lace; Miss Alice Hillier of Zanesville -- cream ratine voile with satin trimming; Miss Ezalia Mills of Galion, O., grey striped voile with bugle trimming; Mrs. Homer Jones of Newark, O., white genadine over white messaline with lace trimmings; Mrs. Charles Hillier of Newark, white ratine voile. The ushers were Mr. Frank Sheets of New Castle, Pa., Mr. Marshall of Columbus, Dr. Harry Deibe of Columbus, and Mr. Carl Sellers of this city. The groom's presents to the best man and ushers were stick pins and tie clasps. the bride's presents to her attendants were bar pins. Immediately following the ceremony, a handsom reception to the relatives and a number of friends was held at the Hillier home. An elegant luncheon was served. The presents to the bride were numerous, varied and valuable. Dr. and Mrs. Ogg left at midnight on a short wedding trip. They will return here shortly, but will not make a permanent residence for a while. Each guest at the reception was given a piece of the wedding cake. The bride is one of the most popular of the city's younger society set, and has a large number of friends. Dr. Ogg is a graduate of the Mt. Vernon high school and of the Ohio-Starling medical college. He is a member of the Zi Si Phi fraternity. ******************** Arndt-Morison Mr. Rodney Morison jr., and Miss Louise Arndt, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George D. Arndt of S. Gay street, two of the city's best known and most popular young people, were united in marriage Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, in the presence of a large number of immediate relatives and friends of the bride and groom, by the Rev. Ira J. Houston, pastor of the First Congregational church. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Loma Arndt, as maid of honor, and the groom by Mr. William Barr of Philadelphia, a fraternity brother and close friend of Mr. Morison's. The front parlor of the Arndt home, in which the ceremony was performed, was very pretty in its fall decorations. Miss Helen McNabb played the wedding march. Twenty-five relatives and friends of the bride and groom were seated at the table when the wedding supper was served. When the wedding cake was cut, Miss Gibson received the thimble, Mr. Barr the ring, and Miss Pearl the dime. Mr. Rodney Morison sr., father of the groom, Miss Alfred Morison, sister of the groom of Philadelphia, Mr. William Barr of Philadelphia, Miss Augusta Pearl of Chicago, Miss Catherine Gibson of Indianapolis, Ind., and Miss Inez Arndt of Amherst, O., were among those present. Mr. and Mrs. Morison left at 2:40 Sunday morning over the Pennsylvania for Cleveland, where Mr. Morison has accepted a position, and where they will make their home. ****************** Williams-Vail The marriage of Miss Hazel Vail, the charming daughter of Mrs. Myrtle Vail of Cleveland, and Mr. George Compton Williams, also of Cleveland, took place at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, June 10, at the home of the bride's mother, 3739 W. Thirty-third street. To the strains of the Lohengrin Wedding March, played by Miss Jennie Irish, the bridal party entered the parlor, where the ceremony was performed by the Rev. F.E. Bigolow beneath an arch of pink peonies and asparagus ferns, in the presence of immediate relatives and friends of the young people. The bride wore a dainty gown of embroidered white voile and carried an armful of Bride's roses and lilies-of=the-valley, while Miss Minnie VanNostrand of Mt. Vernon, as bridesmaid, wore embroidered swiss and carried pink sweetpeas. Mr. Clarence Edson Planck of Chicago served Mr. Williams as best man. After the ceremony and congratulations, the bride was led, blindfoled, to the balcony, from which she threw her bouquet to the guests who had descended to the lawn below. The bouquet was caught by Miss Jennie Errett. Following this a reception was held, after which a lap-lunch was served. The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts. After August first, Mr. and Mrs. Williams will be at home to their many friends at 3739 W. Thirty-third street, Cleveland. **************

I was in an "out-of-print"-type bookstore today in Phoenix and ran across the following: Huge old Bible, in excellent condition and copyright dated 1835. $250 Hugh Cooper b. 1815 and Elizabeth Dean b. 1818, mar. 1835 and children listed: Maryell, Ann, Jay, Cary, Amanda This was all that was in the Bible. If you are interested, I will give you the name/website of the bookstore and you can contact them. The following was contributed by someone on another list: You may also want to list this on the Knox County, Ohio list since the family was all born in Ohio and was living in Mt. Vernon, Knox County in 1850. Hugh was a merchant. If he didn't carry the Bible to Phoenix then perhaps a descendant did. Hopefully it can be reunited with its family. Thank you. Janet Buchanan Phoenix **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)

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. ******************** EXCELLENT WORK Done By Miss Thrailkill Secures For Her A Better Position Miss Fannie Thrailkill, the efficient principal of the Fourth ward school, who has for several years done very excellent work as a teacher here, has been offered, and has accepted, for next year, a position in the schools of Minneapolis, at a much larger salary than she has received in Mt. Vernon. Local school officers and patrons will feel that this city has suffered a great loss when they are deprived of Miss Thrailkill's services, but all will congratulate her that her success has become known to others, and that she is to take this step forward. It is understood that Miss Thrailkill will have charge of the subject of geography in departmental work, and has been selected partly on account of her two years abroad. ***************** BUSINESS Failure at Utica Created Considerable Talk Regarding the recent business failure of George W. Buxton of Utica, the Herald of that place says: George W. Buxton, the grocer, was thrown into involuntary bankruptcy last Thursday, the affidavit being filed in United States court at Columbus by three creditors -- Thomas W. Buxton, his father, R.M. Colville, his meat cutter, and John D. Friel, his chief clerk. T.W. Buxton was appointed receiver. No schedule of assets and liabilities was filed. The action followed the sensational absconding of George Buxton, who left home on Monday of last week, telling his wife that he was going to buy Christmas goods and might not return that night. A letter came a couple of days later informing her that he would never return. Mr. Buxton had been in financial difficulty many months, but hoped that when the factories resumed operations and the many absent families returned he would be able to get into better shape. However, when the factory trade began he found that but a small share of it came to him, the bulk going to the stores that advertised. The saloon also had a part in causing his trouble. The amount of the liabilities can not yet even be estimated. It is said that T.W. Buxton's claim is $1,100; that of Mrs. Robert Adams about $300, and that there are a number of creditors besides his meat, fruit, candy and grocery jobbing houses, and his landlard, J.R. Dunlap. One man, from the country, is said to have been trying to get into the locked doors the other day, and upon being told by a bystander that it was bankrupt, he shed tears and said, "Why, I just lent him $300, all I had, a few days ago." How many such cases there are, cannot be told for some time. Buxton tried to borrow money from business men the day he left, and may have been successful somewhere. The stock of goods is light, and the title to the residence is not in him, but in a Trust company thru which he was buying it under contract. Gen. Wallace urged Buxton for payment of a bill which he held, and was directed to take some hogs that were in the lot as a payment on the account, it is claimed. Wallace took the hogs, but they were recovered Friday by T.W. Buxton in replevin, the father making affidavit that they are his property and that George had not the title to them. George Buxton had been in the grocery business here about 25 years, starting on Maple street and later coming down town. His was for years the leading grocery, and he has been a very diligent worker, from early to late. He lost heavily by carrying glass workmen during the long strike of a few years ago, but this season he had very few bad accounts. His wife had no knowledge of his serious financial condition. The wife and especially his daughter, a most estimable girl liked by everyone, have the sympathy of all the good citizens in their misfortune. ****************** DEATH Came to William Bird Early Friday Morning William Bird, who was one of Mt. Vernon's substantial citizens and business men for almost a half century, passed quietly away Friday morning at 4:50 o'clock at his home at 205 E. Gambier street. He had been ill about three months, and death was due to a complication of diseases. His condition the past week or ten days was such that the end was expected. Mr. Bird was a native of Catawissa, Pa., where he was born Jan. 10, 1835 and where he grew to manhood and was married. In 1859 he moved to Ohio, locating at Mt. Gilead. There he engaged in the shoe business until 1865, when he moved to Mt. Vernon. Here he engaged in the hardware business, continuing in that line until ten years ago, when he was succeeded by his sons, Bird Brothers, and retired from active business life. During his active career here he built up a large business, and was one of the foremost retail merchants of the town. He was a director and vice president of the Home Building & Loan company and was president of the Knox Mutual Insurance company for many years. Mr. Bird also served the city for some time as service director. He is survived by his wife and five children, Mr. Chas. A. Bird, Mr. Dar K. Bird, Mrs. B.L. McElroy, Mrs. P.B. Chase, and Mrs. James Debes, all residents of Mt. Vernon except Mrs. Chase, whose home is in Washington, D.C. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 with services at the home, conducted by the Rev. Dr. J. Houston of the Congregational church of which Mr. Bird was a member. Burial was made in Mound View cemetery. ******************* VETERAN Drops Dead While Conversing With Friends Jelloway, Sept. 11 -- (Special) -- While seated in a chair in his son's barbershop, Mr. Michael Roop, aged 76 years, was seized with an attack of heart trouble at noon, today. He died before medical attention could be rendered. Mr. Roop was about the streets of the village all morning. He went to Mr. Elva Roop's barbershop about noon and was talking to friends there when stricken. The deceased had been a resident of Jelloway nearly all of his life. He was a veteran of the civil war. His wife and three children survive. *************** Mrs. Hannah E. Ingram, relict of the late Alexander C. Ingram, died at 10:25 o'clock Tuesday evening at her home, 301 E. High street. Her last illness was of about three year's duration, and at the end she quietly slept her life away. Mrs. Ingram was 93 years old the 29th of last February, and was said to be the oldest person in Mt. Vernon. She spent 74 years of her life in this city, living elsewhere for 18 years of her married life. Her maiden name was Elliott, her father having been one of the first merchants in Mt. Vernon. She was married to Mr. Ingram in 1858. Seven children were born to them, one of whom, Alexander C., died 17 years ago in Chicago. Those surviving are Miss Martha E. Ingram and Mrs. Henry W. Jennings, Mt. Vernon; Mr. Samuel E. Ingram, Chicago; Mrs. R.B. Owen, Detroit; Mrs. W.H. Kirk, Mt. Vernon; Mrs. E.W. Pyle, Detroit. All were present at the deathbed of their mother. Two sisters, Mrs. Rose E. Hudson and Miss Elizabeth Elliott, 405 N. Main street, Mt. Vernon, also survive. Mrs. Ingram was a most remarkable and lovable woman, and enjoyed the affection and esteem of a wide circle of friends. She was devoted to her children, who in turn manifested toward her the utmost tenderness and affection, doing all in their power to minister to her in her declinging days. ***************** Mrs. Fanny McFarland, wife of Mr. David McFarland of No. 6 Wooster avenue, died at 8 p.m., Tuesday of paralysis, after a four-year's illness. Mrs. McFarland was born Oct. 1, 1854, and is survived by her husband, two children, Miss Mabel McFarland and Mr. Frank McFarland, two step-children, Mrs. Hattie Gleason and Mrs. Kittie Longaker, by two sisters, Mrs. Ella Bowden of Mansfield and Mrs. Clara Sundles of Idaho, and by three brothers, Messrs. Milo and John Masteller of this city, and Mr. George Masteller of Niles, O. Funeral servies at the residence Thursday at 2 p.m, and burial in Mound View cemetery. ************* MRS. A.R. SIPE Dies at Early Hour Wednesday Morning -- The Funeral Mrs. Carrie McMillan Sipe, wife of Mr. A.R. Sipe, died at 2:15 o'clock Wednesday morning at her home, 306 N. Main street, after a year's illness of stomach and bowel trouble. Mrs. Sipe had been confined to her bed for three weeks. The deceased, who was 50 years of age Feb. 13, is survived by her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Charles P. Thompson of Jersey, O., and Mrs. Milo Masteller of E. Burgess street, and by an uncle, Mr. James P. Kerr of Findlay. Mrs. Sipe was born at Zanesville, and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. McMillan. Later she moved to Martinsburg with her mother and afterwards came to this city and was a teacher in the public schools for a number of years. She was married to Mr. Sipe on Sept. 24, 1902. Mrs. Sipe was a member of the Gay St. M.E. church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the home, and burial will be made in Mound View cemetery. ******************* BOY'S DEATH Maurice Graves Falls Victim of Tuberculosis -- Funeral Thursday Centerburg, June 27 -- Maurice Graves, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graves, died Tuesday at his home, after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. Maurice, tho helplessly crippled and for several years practically an invalid, was ever cheerful and won the hearts and sympathy of many friends. Funeral services were held at the home this afternoon at 1:30. ******************* MRS. H.C. SWETLAND Passes Away at Home on N. Main Street Thursday Noon Mrs. Mary Thompson Swetland, wife of Mr. Harry C. Swetland, died at 12 o'clock Thursday noon at her home on N. Main street. Death was due to hardening of the arteries. Mrs. Swetland was a daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Thompson, and was the last survivor of her father's family. She had been ill for some time, but her condition had not been regarded as critical until very recently. On Wednesday she became unconscious. Mrs. Swetland is survived by her husband and two daughters, the Misses Anna and Harriet. She was a member of the First Baptist church, and was especially interested in the cause of missions. The funeral services will be held at the house at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon, and burial will be made in Mound View cemetery. ******************** MRS. DAMARIS GILBERT Passes Away at Home in Liberty Township Sunday Mt. Liberty, May 6 -- (Special) -- Mrs. Damaris Gilbert, widow of the late Mr. Samuel Gilbert, died Sunday morning at her home near here of diseases incident to old age. Mrs. Gilbert was 81 years of age, and is survived by four children. Funeral services at 10:30 on Tuesday at the home, and burial at Mt. Liberty. ******************* Mrs. Sarah Ellen Winterringer, wife of Mr. Joseph V. Winterringer, died at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning at her home on Marion avenue. Death resulted from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Winterringer had been in failing health for several years, and had been bedfast about five months. The deceased was a daughter of the late Samuel and Marry Hildreth, and was born in Liberty township July 21, 1855. She was united in marriage with Mr. Winterringer on Oct. 31, 1872. The husband, with seven children, survives. The children are Mrs. W.H. Parish of Warsaw, O., Mrs. Otto Kerst, Mrs. Darrel Parker, Mr. Jesse Winterringer, and the Misses Wilda, Letha and Verl Winterringer, all of Mt. Vernon. One niece, Mrs. M.L. Hauger of Nellie, Coshocton county, also survives. Mrs. Winterrringer was the last surviving member of her father's family. While residing at Millwood, now about 35 years since, Mrs. Winterringer united with the Presbyterian church. After the removal of the family to Mt. Vernon she transferred her membership to the First Presbyterian church. Mrs. Winterringer was a kind and loving wife and mother, and was highly esteemed by her friends and neighbors. *************** Sparta, Sept. 30 -- (Special) -- The funeral of the late Mr. William Austin, one of the best-known men of this vicinity, who died Saturday afternoon, was held Monday morning and burial was made at Bloomfield, at 10 o'clock at his late residence. The deceased, who was a retired farmer, sustained a stroke of paralysis Friday night. He was 69 years of age, and is survived by his wife and two sons, Mr. Gus Austin of Oklahoma and Mr. Frank Austin, a veterinary surgeon, who resides here. ****************** MISS BUCKINGHAM Succumbs to Paralysis, After a Nine Days' Illness Miss Anna Elizabeth Buckingham, who sustained a stroke of paralysis Friday night, April 25, died at 7:30 o'clock Sunday night, after a nine-days' illness. Miss Buckingham's condition had remained practically unchanged until Saturday night, from which time she grew gradually weaker until death occurred. Miss Buckingham's entire right side was completely paralyzed and she was entirely blind. She was able to take nourishment, however, until Sunday morning. She did not speak a word during her illness. The deceased, who was born Oct. 7, 1889, was a graduate of St. Vincent De Paul's Catholic schools, being a member of the class of '08. She attended O.S.U. for a short time and was a member of the Newman club of that school. Miss Buckingham was also a member of St. Vincent De Paul's Catholic church and of the L.C.B.A. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Buckingham, and a brother, Mr. Fred J. Lawler. Funeral services at the Catholic church Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., and burial in Calvary cemetery. ***************** Mrs. Frank Long of this city received a telegram Tuesday morning announcing the death of Mrs. William Hacker, which occurred at her home in Indianapolis. Mrs. Hacker was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E.O. Buxton, and formerly resided at Homer. She was a niece of Mrs. Mower Sliger of Brandon. Her husband and two children, one infant two weeks old, survives. Her parents and brothers and sister reside at Akron, where Dr. Buxton is superintendent of the Akron district M.E. church. ***************** J.P. RICHARDSON South Vernon Business Man Dies After Seven Weeks' Illness Mr. John P. Richardson, of the Columbus road, South Vernon, died at 12 o'clock Sunday noon, after a seven-weeks' illness of a complication of diseases. The deceased, who had been engaged in the grocery business in South Vernon for many years, was a native of Bangor, Me. He moved to Wisconsin with his parents when he was three years of age. The trip was made in a wagon. Later he returned East and located here. Mr. Richardson was 61 years, 5 months, and 17 days of age. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. F.J. VanVoorhis of East Sparta, O., Mrs. Louis Denney and Miss Isabelle of this city. One sister, Mrs. Dan Ross of Boaz, Wis., also survives. Mr. Richardson was a member of Mt. Vernon lodge No. 20, I.O.O.F. Funeral services from the home of Mrs. Denney of the Columbus road, South Vernon, Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., and burial in Mound View cemetery. **************** Mr. Isaac Newton Beck of 113 N. Center street died at 5:30 o'clock Wednesday morning of dropsy, after an illness of 14 months. The deceased was born March 9, 1854. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Beck, five sons, George of Massillon, Thomas, Roy, Harry and Arthur of this city, and two daughters, Mrs. Nanny JOhnson and Miss Jennie Beck. Funeral services at the home Friday at 2 p.m. and burial in Mound View cemetery. **************** Lock, May 13 -- (Special) -- Mr. Carl Frazier of near Croton died Monday evening of a complication of diseases, resulting from measles. Mr. Frazier was 30 years of age. He is survived by his wife, one child and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Frazier of near this place. Funeral services Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Croton Disciple church, of which the deceased was a member. Burial in the Croton cemetery. (NOTE: This man's name was actually Carroll David Frazier, son of William and Cora {Marshall} Frazier of Milford Township. He was born March 12, 1881 and died May 12, 1913. He was married to Merna Hayes and the one child listed in the obit is John William Frazier {b. 4-8-1901}) ********************

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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. ******************* Mrs. Clara L. Gordon, the attractive mother of Mrs. Ralph C. Gerrish, returned to her home in Ohio, Monday, after spending five months in Jacksonville. She made many friends and will be greatly missed. -- Jacksonville (Fla.) Times-Union. *************** Chloe Coe, Josephine Tucker, Ruth Hedge, Coral Downing and Cora McManis attended the Patterson examination Saturday. *************** Mrs. Benton Horn and little daughter, who have been at the M&S sanitarium, returned to their home on the Delaware road Sunday. ************ Mrs. Walter Fletcher and daughter Ruth of Akron are here to spend the holidays with Mrs. Fletcher's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grimm, N. Main street. ****************** Master Harry Body is ill of typhoid fever at his home in Danville. His father, Mr. Charles Body of Newark, has been called to his bedside. ************* A farewell reception was given W. E. Grove and wife Friday evening. They will depart for Oregon, Tuesday, accompanied by Elmer Stultz. ************** Charles Frazier and wife attended their family reunion at Bucyrus last week. ************** Contractor Earleywine of Mt. Vernon has charge of the erection of the English manor house for Mr. P.B. Chase at the edge of Sparta. The house is 100x100 feet on its foundations, and, it is said, will be one of the finest in the country. The grounds are now being laid out by a landscape gardener. **************** Mrs. James Harter and infant son of Three Rivers, Mich., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Stauffer of N. Main street. ****************** Emmett Frazier and wife of Akron spent the last of the week with his parents, Charles Frazier and wife. ***************** Architects Howell & Thomas have let the contract for a 15-room stone and half timber residence at Sparta, Ohio, for P.B. Chase of that city. The house will contain five bathrooms, private lighting and water system. -- Columbus Dispatch. **************** Corrine and Francis Gay returned to their home at Utica Saturday, after a week's visit with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Rood. ************ Mr. Erle E. Wagner of Cleveland arrived here Saturday for a short visit with his wife and newborn infant at the Mt. Vernon hospital. ************** Mr. Jay Clutter went to Croton Wednesday morning, to attend the funeral of the late Mr. Carl Frazier. ************* Mr. Harry Swetland came over from Mt. Vernon on Wednesday and compared the Morrow county 20th century fair with those he here saw when he was but a lad. By the way, Harry expects to take a trip around the world, in company with his two daughters, during the coming year. He has partially retired from business, first as a dry goods merchant for years in Mt. Vernon and later as land speculator. He is one of the fellows who has made good. -- Mt. Gilead Union-Register. **************** Dies at Findlay Word has been received here that Mr. Arthur Tablet, formerly of this city, died Sunday at his home in Findlay. The remains will be brought here Tuesday afternoon for burial. ***************** The remains of the late Mr. Arthur Tablet, who died Sunday at Findlay, arrived here Tuesday afternoon, and were taken directly from the Pennsylvania station to Mound View cemetery, where funeral services were conducted by the Salvation Army and burial was made. **************** The B. & O. wreck train was called from Newark Sunday afternoon to the Johnson crossing, south of town, where the "buckling" of a coal car had blockaded the track. Traffic was delayed about two hours. ************* Miss Lela Gilbert of Mt. Liberty visited Francis Frazier, Sunday. *************** John McConkey of Sparta, a painter, has attraced considerable attention because of his strong resemblance to Woodrow Wilson. McConkey has the prominent teeth, the specks and the Wilson smile and his acquaintances here at once christened him "Woodrow." **************** Mr. Joe Tulloss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Foster Tulloss of Clinton township, came home Wednesday evening from O.S.U., Columbus, where he graduated, after a four-year course in agriculture. A brother graduated from the Mt. Vernon high school Thursday and another is a Clinton Boxwell graduate this year. "And there are more at home," said the father Thursday. This is one of the big and happy families of Clinton township and one in which the father remains youthful in appearance and activities. *************** Danville, May 15 -- (Special) -- Mr. James Body, aged 25 years, died at his home a mile and a half north of here at 8:30 o'clock last night, after an extended illness of liver trouble. Mr. Body was unmarried. ***************** Marriage Didn't Help By her attorneys, Smythe & Smythe, Mrs. Henrietta I. Buxton has filed, in the Licking probate court, suit for divorce from James Buxton. Briefly, she alleges that they were married June 26, 1911, and there is no living issue of the marriage. She alleges that prior to their marriage he falsely represented to her that he was a sober man, when in fact he was an habitual drunkard and has been for more than three years prior to their marriage. That the marriage did not help him in that regard. That on September 18, 1911, he abandoned her and since that time has contributed nothing to her support. That while they lived together ___________ and indecent names and cursed and swore at her. She says that he is not now a resident of the county, and, asks that in addition to a divorce she be decreed temporary and permanent alimony. -- Newark American-Tribune. ***************** Miss Xantha Swingle Handsomely Remembered in Last Will of Mrs. Xantha Bartlett Through the will of the late Mrs. Xantha Bartlett of New York, the Presbyterian church at Chesterville will probably receive $10,000. The deceased was a devoted member of this denomination. Miss Xantha Swingle of this place is willed her diamonds and $5,000 in securities. ************* AWFUL Experience Came to Bashful Man of Jelloway A bashful young man of Jelloway was invited out to dine last Monday evening. He was very much agitated. He sat opposite a mirror and discovered that he had forgotten to comb his hair. Then he dropped his fork onto the floor, and as he stooped to pick it up he upset his coffee. Matters went from bad to worse until finally in despair the young man quit eating and put his hands under the table. The loose end of the tablecloth was lying in his lap; when he touched it he turned pale. He thought it was his shirt, and in nervous excitement, while dressing he had forgotten to put the garment inside his trousers. That accounted for the smiles and his embarassment. He hurriedly stuffed the supposed shirt inside his trousers. Afterwards, when the family arose from the table, there was a crash. The dishes lay in a broken mass on the floor. The young man pulled three feet of tablecloth out of his pants and fled to the woods. **************

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. ****************** Bailey-Wilber Miss Nellie McFadden has received a card announcing the approaching wedding of Miss Margaret Wilber, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F.A. Wilber, which will occur Tuesday evening in Kansas City, Mo., where Dr. Wilber is pastor of a Presbyterian church. The groom is Mr. Ned Bailey, an electrical engineer, of Detroit, Mich. The wedding will occur in Dr. Wilber's church, and will be followed by a reception in the lower room of the church. ************* Cromley-Schnebly Mr. Lyle Tate Cromley and Miss Anna Elizabeth Schnebly were united in marriage at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John K. Schnebly of the Newark road, South Vernon. The wedding was solemnized by the Rev. Ira J. Houston of the First Congregational church, assisted by the Rev. W.A. Clemmer of the First Presbyterian church, and was witnessed by the immediate relatives and a few friends of the bride and groom. Immediately following the wedding an elegant dinner was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Cromley departed on a short honeymoon trip. They will be at home at 707 E. High street after the first of January. ************** Bratton-Friel Mr. Alvin A. Bratton of Columbus and Miss Veva Friel were united in marriage Thursday evening at 7:30 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Friel, W. Vine street, the Rev. W.A. Clemmer officiating. Only a few intimate friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Bratton left immediately after the ceremony for Columbus, where they will be at home at 1999 Summit street. Mr. Bratton is a traveling salesman. ************* Rectory Wedding On Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. W.E. Hull, rector of St. Paul's church, united in marriage at the rectory Mr. Henry J. Spearman of Croton, O., and Miss Rosanna Bell Frazier of Centerburg. ************** Baker-Huntsberry Mr. William C. Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Baker, a salesman employed at the I. Rosenthall clothing store, and Miss Mae Huntsberry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Huntsberry, were united in marriage at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at the M.E. parsonage by the Rev. E.D. Barnett. The ring ceremony was used. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Baker went to their home at No. 2 N. Sandusky street, where a number of their friends awaited them. A wedding supper was served. The guests departed at a late hour, wishing the bride and groom much happiness and success. ************** Newlyweds Visiting Here Mr. Charles A. Nachtigal and Miss Margaret Marie Lingerfield, daughter of Mrs. Harry E. Lingerfield, were united in marriage Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's mother in Dayton. They are now visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedell in Monroe township. After Sept. 1, they will be at home in Dayton, where the groom is manager of the Everybody's Book Shop. *************** Edward C. Wingenbach, receiving clerk, May & Co., Cleveland, and Christina M. Roberts, Mt. Vernon. The Rev. J.T. Black. *************** Johnson-Vail Miss Olive Vail, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Vail of Cardington, was married Friday morning at Sacramento, Cal. The groom is Mr. John Johnson, a surveyor employed in the government office in that city. They met last summer while Mr. Johnson was surveying near Cardington for the government. The bride is well known to many Mt. Vernon people, having frequently visited in this city. **************** Parsonage Wedding Mr. Fred Huff and Miss Mary Edna Diehl, both of Green Valley, were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the Mulberry St. M.P. parsonage, the Rev. John T. Black officiating. ***************** Edward Shipman and Miss Lena Askins were united in marriage at the parsonage, Friday evening. ***************** Fleming-Payne Mr. Otto M. Fleming and Miss Lura Retta Payne were united in marriage at 6:30 Wednesday evening by the Rev. Ira J. Houston. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Payne, residing on the Old Delaware road west of the city. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of Green Valley. Following an elaborate wedding supper, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming were the recipients of a number of beautiful and useful presents. The young couple have the best wishes of their many friends for their future happiness. ***************** Kirkpatrick-Platt Miss Mildred Martha Platt, daughter of Mr. W.H. Platt, and Mr. Frank O. Kirkpatrick of Cincinnati were united in marriage at 11:30 o'clock Monday morning at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. James C. Platt, on E. Hamtramck street. The Rev. W.A. Clemmer officiated. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives of the bride, and was followed by a dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. James C. Platt. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick departed Monday afternoon for Cincinnati. Mr. Kirkpatrick is manager of the industrial and power division of the Westinghouse Electrical & Manufacturing company. ***************** Cochran-Carey Mr. Glen S. Cochran and Miss Hazel Fawn Carey were married Saturday evening by the Rev. Ira J. Houston at his residence. Mr. and Mrs. Cochran will make their home on N. Sandusky street. *************** Hurps-Lewis Mr. Chas. Hurps of Washington county and Miss Edith Lewis of Mt. Vernon were married Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock by the Rev. John T. Black at the M.P. parsonage. After a short visit with the bridegroom's people in Washington county the happy couple will reside in Mt. Vernon. **************** Dickey-Larimore At 10:30 Saturday morning occurred the marriage of Miss Harriet Thompson Larimore, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F.C. Larimore, and Mr. Francis Wilber Dickey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Dickey of Columbus. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Francis A. Wilber, D.D., of Columbus, an uncle of the groom in the presence of the immediate relatives, at the home of the bride's parents at 205 N. Main street. Mr. and Mrs. Dickey will be at home after Nov. 1, at 8808 Carnegie avenue, Cleveland. Miss Ddith Dickey, sister of the groom, will be married next Wednesday to Dr. John L. Gordon of Columbus. ******************** Strow-Weaver On Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, at the home of the bride on N. Gay stret, the Rev. W.E. Hull united in marriage Mr. Walter E. Strow of Cleveland and Miss Kathleen Weaver. Mr. Strow is a traveling salesman for the Schuemann-Jones Co., surgical instrument dealers of Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Strow for the present will make their home here at Mt. Vernon. *************** Coe-Mondron Mr. Raymond Coe, a salesman at the Milton Lewis clothing store, and Miss Martha Mondron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Mondron of 622 W. Gambier street, an operator at the Bell telephone exchange, were married Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the residence of the Rev. E.D. Barnett, N. Main street. ****************** Whitt-Fowls Mr. Thomas Whitt and Miss Hazel Fowls of Centerburg came to Mt. Vernon Thursday afternoon and were united in marriage by the Rev. H.H. Hurley at the Baptist parsonage at 3 o'clock. They were accompanied by Mrs. Al Coile of this city and Mrs. Davis of Denver, Colorado. After a two-weeks visit in Welch, W. Va., they will make their home in Centerburg. ****************** The Knox County W.C.T.U. assembled at the county infirmary at Bangs Thursday, with the largest crowd that has ever attended the annual Flower Mission event there. The weather was ideal, and the line of automobiles that was there shows that Knox is a rich and prosperous county. The inmates were in waiting for the arrival of the White Ribboners. At noon, when the bell sounded, everyone was in his place. Grace was said by the Rev. Mr. Hastings of Amity. Then the county representaive, Mrs. Allspaugh, placed candy and flowers from the county union. Amity followed with bananas. The Mt. Vernon unit garnished each old lady with an apron and each man with a a white handkerchief and served them with ice cream and cake, Mrs. McIntire and Mrs. Beamer serving. All were in a happy mood. After dinner the inmates and friends assembled on the spacious lawns and the following interesting program with the county president, Miss Flora Farquhar of Ankenytown, presiding, was given: Chorus -- High school girls. Song, "Out For Prohibition" -- Union. Devotionals -- The Rev. Mr. Hastings. Song, "Around the World" -- Union. Recitation -- Charles Wright of Mt. Vernon. Duet -- Elizabeth Body and Bertha Gesslinger. Recitation -- Miss Blanche Bebout. Song, "The Wets Are Losing Out" -- Double quartet. Recitation -- Blair Gesslinger. Song -- Mrs. Mavis and Mrs. Lone of Amity. Recitation -- Bertha Gesslinger. Song -- Catharine Lewis of Frederikctown. Talk -- Representative N.H. Hunter. Solo -- Dorothy Murray. Reading -- Mrs. Greer. Song -- Lucile Cochran. Talk -- P.C. Whitney. Song, "Help Somebody Today" -- Willie Stewart and Isaac Miller. Talk -- Rev. Mr. Hastings. Song -- Double quartet. Recitation -- Miss Blair. Talk -- Mr. Miller. "Marching On" -- Union. Supt. and Mrs. McManis are to be commended highly upon the way the infirmary is kept and for the assistance they rendered in making Thursday's affair a success. Coffee and lemonade were served to all by Mr. and Mrs. McManis. Ice cream was served by the Mt. Vernon union. ****************** After telling of the purchase of Chase's Grand theatre in Washington.D.C., which was mentioned in the Republican-News the day following the sale, by B.F. Keith, the Washington Star, says: "Mr. Chase's career in Washington has compassed fourteen years and his name is linked with the term "Polite vaudeville," of which he was the founder. He came here from Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where for fifteen years previously he had enjoyed a lucrative law practice. Possessed of a considerable fortune at that time, he is now reputed to be a millionaire. It is not his purpose to sever all social and business relations in this city, as he purposes spending his winters here and is still the owner of a part of a big block of property on Pennsylvania avenue east of the Municipal building. Portions of each year he will spend in Florida and California. He and Mrs. Chase are now engaged in mapping out a tour of the world. "Mr. Chase's dearest project is his country place known as Beverly, near Sparta, Ohio. It was his boyhood home, and the home of his ancestors through four generations. For years, he has been improving it and today he is said to have one of the finest private golf links in the country. "In April last he started building operations that will cover a period of two years or more, including the garage, power house and lake. He will have his own private lighting and water plants." Mr. P.B. Chase came home Friday noon from a ten-day's business trip to Washington, D.C Reaching Mt. Vernon he stepped from his train, wearing a broad smile, apparently the happiest and most carefree individual on earth. Within a few minutes he was being whisked away in his big automobile to his country home near Sparta. For some years, Mr. Chase, with his family, has been coming back to Mt. Vernon from Washington and spending several weeks each season at his summer home. From this time on he will reverse the order of things, and each winter will spend a few weeks at his winter home in Washington. On Thursday he sold his Washington theatre, The Grand, to B.F. Keith, and will retire permanently from the theatrical business. While the consideration has not been given out, it is said that the sale involved several hundred thousands of dollars. Mr. Chase did not dispose of his valuable realty holdings in Washington. He has been in business in the national capital for 14 years, and in that time, while amssing a fortune, built up a business that many easterners thought impossible if conducted along the lines on which he started. Mr. Chase stuck to his plans, however, and his venture spelled success from the very start. ******************* The first prize in the Columbus Dispatch Booklovers' contest goes to Mr. Prentiss of Norwalk, O., who, it is said, is a man in very moderate circumstances and who will use the $2,500 in paying off a mortgage on his home. The third prize, a Mitchell touring car, comes to Dr. F.L. Singrey of Mt. Vernon. Miss Stackhouse, a school-teacher here wins 13th place and gets a chest of silver. Mrs. Cora Davis of E. Chestnut street is 16th and wins a set of mink furs. Mrs. F.L. Singrey is 18th and gets a fully-equipped auto-cycle. Other winners here are: Mrs. Barrett, (a Singrey entry), buggy; M.A. Mitchell, shotgun; Mrs. Will Banning, pair of shoes; A. Darrah and A. A. Faul, umbrellas. ***************** SPARTA NEWS Feb. 26 -- Mrs. Clarence Jenkins and little daughter Maxine of Columbus are visiting her parents, Wm. Vail and wife. J.D. Vail was in Cardington Thursday. Ray Slack and daughter Helen of Marengo spent Wednesday with his parents, C.W. Slack and wife. Rev. W.R. Reed is conducting revival meetings at Hedding. Mrs. Roy Barr visited her aunt, Mrs. Grace Sprague, of Bloomfield, Wednesday. Mrs. Barbara Robertson is on the sick list. Miss Edith Fleming of Marengo spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Frank Austin. Charles Kees and wife visited relatives near Condit the last of the week. Demorest Preston of Columbus is visiting his mother, Mrs. B.C. Dill. The infant son of Charles Frazier and wife died Monday night and was buried at Hedding, Tuesday. (NOTE: The infant was Edwin Francis Frazier, born and died in February, 1913) C.S. Stinemetz and family are spending the week in Columbus. The gentleman is attending the hardware convention. Milo Howard, wife and son Hubert visited Ward Melick and wife Tuesday. The W.F.M.S. will meet at the home of Mrs. Blanche Snair, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. **********************

NOTE: I apologize for the unfinished item at the end of Grandma's Clippings #71...my fingers were "flying" on the keyboard and I hit "send" by mistake. That item is the first one listed below. ########################### 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. ***************** In her last will and testament, the late Mrs. Mary A. Magers of Mt. Vernon bequeaths her property, both real and personal, to Wm. T. Magers, Lizzie Penrose and Calvin C. Magers, her children, in equal shares. She gives to her granddaughter, Carrie McFadden, certain household pieces and articles of jewelry that belonged to Carrie's mother. Testatrix mentions that this granddaughter has already received her share in the estate. The will was signed April 12, 1897, in the presence of R.M. Greer and Wm. English. Wm. T. Magers is named as executor. ****************** Milford grange recently installed the following officers: Master -- L.M. Bottenfield. Overseer -- T.R. Ewing. Lecturer -- Mrs. Jessie Bottenfield. Chaplain -- John Mitchell. Secretary -- C.T. Coe. Steward -- Channing Pickering. Assistant Steward -- David Neibel. Financial Secretary -- A.R. Gantt. Gatekeeper -- C.B. Jackson. Ceres -- Bessie Bird. Flora -- Olive Gantt. Pomona -- Gladys Marshall. Lady Assistant Steward -- Rosanna Frazier. Organist -- Alice Gantt. ********************* Lawman Gets Decree A newspaper clipping from Colorado Springs, Colo., dated Jan. 3, 1912, has been received here, announcing that Fred N. Lawman has been granted a decree of divorce from Elinor Lawman. Cruelty was alleged in the complaint. The couple were married in Mt. Vernon on Nov. 24, 1904. Mrs. Lawman has been staying here with relatives for some time. ************** Dog Bites a Girl Dorothy Bullock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bullock of South Vernon, was bitten by a dog Thursday morning. Dorothy was delivering milk at the home of a neighbor, when the dog attacked her and severely lacerated her right thigh. Dr. J.F. Lee was called to render attention to her wounds. ****************** Harter-Stauffer Nuptials At 7 o'clock Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Stauffer, 609 N. Main street, occurred a beautiful wedding, when Miss Mary Swetland Stauffer became the bride of Mr. James M. Harter of Three Rivers, Michigan. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion, the general color scheme of yellow and white and green being used throughout the spacious living rooms and the dining room. Yellow and white chrysanthemums, southern smilax and candles of yellow tone were used in profusion. To the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, played by Miss Helen Porter, the bridal party entered the drawing room. First came little Miss Flo Armentrout, the niece of the groom, carrying the wedding ring in a huge yellow chrysanthemum. Following, came Miss Margaret Stauffer, sister of the bride, as maid-of-honor, and then the stately bride on the arm of her father who gave her in marriage. The bride wore a handsome gown of white messaline, en train, with trimmings of fringe and bead ornaments and wore a veil of tulle, held in place by rosebuds. She carried a huge shower bouquet of bride roses. Miss Margaret Stauffer wore yellow silk and carried yellow chrysanthemums. Little Miss Armentrout wore a gown of white silk mull over yellow. They were met at the improvised altar by the groom and his best man, Mr. George A. Harter, and the Rev. Wm. E. Hull of St. Paul's Episcopal church, who read the impressive ceremony. After congratulations and good wishes, the guests numbering about fifty, were invited to the dining room, where an elaborate dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Harter were taken to Mansfield in an automobile. After a short honeymoon trip, they will be at home in Three Rivers, Mich., where the groom has a position with the Michigan Hyraulic Power Co. ****************** Curtis-Evans Miss Mary E. Evans, the beautiful and attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David M. Evans, and Mr. Walter C. Curtis of Mt. Vernon were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The impressive ring ceremony of the Presbyterian church was performed by Rev. George B. Beecher in the presence of the immediate families and a few particular friends of the contracting parties. The bride, who is an unusually pretty girl, was never so lovely as on this occasion. She was becomingly gowned in a blue traveling suit. The happy young couple left on the 2:15 B.& O. train that afternoon for a wedding trip to Chicago, where they will visit relatives of Mr. Curtis. The bride is a strikingly beautiful brunette and her many charms and graces of manner, have made her very popular in social circles here. Always natural, and without any of the affectations so often had by pretty girls, she has made a large circle of true friends. Mr. Curtis is a prominent young business man of Mt. Vernon. During his frequent visits here in the past few years, he has made many firends by his affable and courteous manner. A beautiful and varied array of handsome presents were received by the bride. After November 15, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis will be at home to their friends at Mt. Vernon. -- Hillsboro (O.) News-Herald. *************** Gerrish-Gordon Wedding Miss Helen Louise Gordon, daughter of Mrs. Clara L. Gordon of W. Sugar street, and Mr. Ralph Steckert Gerrish of Jacksonville, Fla., were united in marriage at 8:30 o'clock Wednesday evening at the Gordon home by the Rev. Ira J. Houston, pastor of the First Congregational church. The ceremony which united the popular young couple for life was witnessed by seventy of their relatives and friends. The bride has long been one of Mt. Vernon's popular and acocmplished society leaders and the groom is a prosperous business man of Jacksonville. Before the ceremony, Miss Georgia Hamilton of Orrville, an intimate friend of the bride, sang, "I Love You Truly" and Prof. C.C. Case of Cleveland sang, "O, Promise Me." As the bridal party entered the parlor, Mrs. Frank Bradley of St. Paul, Minn., played Lohengrin's Wedding March. The party consisted of the Rev. Mr. Houston, the groom, the flower girls, little Misses Martha Sanderson and Mignon Ensminger, both of Columbus, the ring-bearer, little Miss Clara Ensminger of Columbus, followed by the bride and her brother, Dr. Joseph C. Gordon of Elyria. The ceremony was performed under an arch of oak leaves from which was suspended a belt of green and white, while the background was composed of palms and ferns. The bride was very charming in a gown of cream Battenberg over cream satin, while the groom and the best man, Dr. Joseph Gordon, who gave away the bride, were attired in full dress. The bride carried a bouquet of white lilies. A five-course dinner was served on a table decorated in green and pink foliage, flowers and candles being used. The souvenirs were handpainted china slippers. Mr. and Mrs. Gerrish left on the midnight train for Indianapolis, Ind., whence they will start on a trip to various eastern cities. They were pursued to the railway station by a crowd of friends who attempted to rob them of their baggage, but were foiled by a clever trick. After their wedding trip they will be at home at Jacksonville, Fla. The presents were many and very beautiful and consisted of gold, silver, cut glass, china, linen and numerous other articles. *************** Engagement Announced The engagement of Miss Cornelia Witherall of this city and Mr. James Cooper of Cleveland, son of Mrs. Fredrick Cooper of E. Gambier street, was announced Thursday. ***************** Sues For Divorce Ruth Clawson has commenced suit in common pleas court against Jesse Clawson, praying for divorce, alimony and custody of child. They were married April 20, 1910, and one child, Louis L. Clawson, was born to them Apri 26, 1911. *************** THIS LITTLE GIRL Is Surely Well Supplied With Grandparents (Centerburg Gazette) Our attention has been called to an unusual circumstance connected wtih the birth, on November 27, of a little daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Jackson. The remarkable thing about this little girl is that she has five great grandparents, all living in this immediate vicinity. They are Oliver Jackson, Ritchie Weaver and J.W. Rinehart of Centerburg, and Mr. and Mrs. William Swetland of Sparta -- four great grandfathers and one great grandmother. It strikes us that this is something almost unparalleled. Who can equal it? ******************* Judge J.B. Waight received a telegram Tuesday, announcing the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Ricketts of Chicago at noon Tuesday. Mrs. Ricketts was formerly Miss Jane Waight. ****************** A son was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Frank VanVoorhis of E. Burgess street. ***************** A son was born Friday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jennings of W. High street. ***************** A son was born Thursday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Sherman P. Congdon of Chicago at the M.& S. sanitarium. *************** Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Eggleston of N. Sandusky street are the parents of a daughter, born Tuesday. ***************** Word has been received here that a son was born Oct. 16 to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Glore of 2315 Summit street, Toledo, O. ***************** A daughter was born Thursday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burke of the Delaware road. **************** Born, to Clarence Emerson and wife of Columbus, May 11, a baby girl. The lady was formerly Miss Mary Barre of this place. **************** Born, to Carl Patrick and wife, a boy, May 18. *************** A daughter was born Tuesday morning at the M.& S. sanitarium to Mr. and Mrs. Benton Horn of the New Delaware road. ***************** A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Erle E. Wagner of Cleveland at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, Mansfield avenue, Friday morning. **************** A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monroe of Walnut street, Thursday afternoon. *************** A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ricketts of Chicago, Ill., Sunday, June 22. ************** A son was born Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. James Harter of Three Rivers, Mich. Mrs. Harter was formerly Miss Mary Stauffer of Mt. Vernon. *************** Mr. J.L. Swingle received a telegram from New Glasgow, Nove Scotia, Friday morning, notifying him of the birth of a nine-pound boy unto K.W. and Mrs. Bash, (formerly Miss Xantha Swingle) and that all were doing nicely. The grandfather was naturally cheered by the receipt of the news and would if possible at once draw the cherub into the shadow of the stars and stripes. **************** A daughter was born Saturday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Bricker of E. Hamtramck street. ************** Mr. and Mrs. Carl Miller of S. Adams street, are the parents of a son, born Monday. *************** A daughter was born Sunday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Burgess M. McManis of 304 E. Gambier street. *************** Born July 8, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Weimbach of Cleveland at the home of Mrs. Weimbach's mother, Mrs. Clem Purdy of W. Burgess street, a 10-pound son. Mrs. Weimbach was formerly Miss Midge Roberts of this city. *************** Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edlon Green, May 6, a daughter. ************ A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Phillips of Sparta at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.B. McCune, N. Sandusky street, Thursday morning. *********** A daughter was born Wednesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Spearman of Lock. *********** A son was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bishop of Mt. Liberty. These parents have two married sons and another, who was the baby until Monday, is 18 years of age. *********** Born to Harley Barr and wife, Thursday, April 24, a 4-1/2 pound son, Harold Frederick. *********** Mr. and Mrs. George C. Vail of N. Fourth street announce the birth of a son, Sunday, Sept. 28, 1913. Mr. and Mrs. Vail's son Hubert, was born on Sept. 28, 1897, just 16 years ago Sunday. -- Newark Advocate. ************ A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Peterson of the Columbus road, Tuesday. ********** Harry Davis and wife are the happy parents of a baby boy, born Feb. 14. ********** Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cary of Calgary, Canada are the parents of a son, born to them recently at their home. Mrs. S.F. Cary, grandmother of the little one, has been in Calgary for some time in anticipation of this happy event. *********** Mr. and Mrs. Otto Fleming of the Green Valley road are the parents of a son, born Saturday. ************* A son was born to Clarence Emerson and wife of Columbus, Tuesday, Feb. 10. The lady was formerly Miss Mary Barre of this place. ********** A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hurps of W. Vine street Tuesday evening. ********** Born to Emery Harris and wife Friday, Dec. 19, a 5-1/2 pound baby girl. The lady was formerly Miss Bertha Coile of this place. *********** Many Mt. Vernon people will be interested to learn that a daughter was born Tuesday to Dr. and Mrs. Lester C. Ogg at Camp Statsenburg, Philippine Islands. The news was received by Mr. Charles Hillier, a brother of Mrs. Ogg in a cable-gram. Since it costs a dollar a word to "talk" by cable, and since each word in the address counts, the message was brief. "Girl" was all it said, but the $15 message was readily understood by the relatives. Dr. Ogg is connected with the U.S. army as a dentist. ************ A son was born Monday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Warner Bricker of W. High street. *********** A daughter was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Coe, west of town. Mrs. Coe was formerly Miss Sara Larimore of Mt. Vernon. *********** Cousins Born Same Day A 7-pound son was born Wednesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Sutton of Marion avenue. Wednesday evening a 7-pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stull, who reside next door to the Suttons. Mrs. Stull and Mr. Sutton are brother and sister. *********** Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Hyman of New York city are receiving congratulations on the birth of an 8-1/2 pound son, born on Jan. 19. Mr. Hyman was formerly of this city and a graduate of the Mt. Vernon high school class of 1900. He is now president of the Waterproofing and Construction Co., 35 Wall street, New York. ********** A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Carlisle Sunday. The event occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Carlisle, where the young couple had come from Mt. Vernon for a few days' visit. -- Utica Herald. *********** A daughter was born Wednesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bowman of W. Burgess street. ************* A son was born Tuesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. James Tulloss, west of the city. *********** Marjory Ella Newcomer, weight 10 pounds, was born April 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Newcomer. The young mother was formerly Miss Ethel Vail. Grandpas A.A. Vail and H.A. Newcomer are doing well. ************** A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Baker of W. Vine street Tuesday evening. ********** A daughter was born Thursday night to Dr. and Mrs. W.S. Deeley at the M. & S. sanitarium. ************ Born, Friday, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl White, a son. ************* Mr. and Mrs. E.B. McFeely of Columbus are the parents of a daughter born Thursday. Mrs. McFeely was formerly Miss Bessie Wineland of Mt. Vernon. ***********

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. ********************* ISAAC G. ERRETT Passed Away Tuesday Morning at His Home in Cleveland A message was received in Mt. Vernon Tuesday morning, telling of the death of Mr. Isaac George Errett, which occurred a few hours before at his home in Cleveland. Mr. Errett, who was born in Mt. Vernon, was a graduate of the Mt. Vernon high school. He was a member of Mt. Zion lodge, No. 9, F.& A.M. His mother, Mrs. Isaac Errett, three brothers, Mr. Charles B. Errett of Akron, Mr. Harry W. Errett of St. Clairsville, O., and Mr. Banning Errett of Cleveland, and one sister, Jane, who resides with her mother at Cleveland, survive. The deceased had been employed in the offices of the American Steel & Wire Co. in Cleveland for several years. During the early part of last year he suffered severe illness and underwent an operation. He had apparently recovered, and while the particulars were not learned by relatives here Tuesday, it is thought that his death was due to a bilious attack and very sudden. The remains will be brought to Mt. Vernon at noon Friday and taken to the home of Mr. Wm. Bannin sr., W. High street. The funeral, which will be under Masonic auspices, will be held Friday afternoon. ************* RALPH SELLERS Dies Sunday Evening at Home of His Parents South of Town Mr. Ralph Sellers of Cleveland died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Sellers, south of the city on the Martinsburg road, of diabetes, after an illness of several weeks. The deceased was about 27 years of age and is survived by his wife and his parents. Mr. Sellers was one of the six charter members of the local chapter of the Phi Sigma Chi fraternity, which was founded in 1902, and was graduated from the local high school in 1903. He was a star halfback on the high school football team in 1902. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the home, and burial will be made in the Owl Creek cemetery. **************** FUNERAL FRIDAY Mrs. Arthur Shellenbarger to Be Buried at Mound View The funeral of the late Mrs. Helen Shellenbarger, wife of Mr. Arthur Shellenbarger, who died at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Bishop, W. High street, will be held at 12:30 p.m. from the Bishop residence, and burial will be made in Mound View cemetery. Mrs. Shellenbarger was 18 years of age, and is survived by her husband, one daughter, and her parents. ****************** Sparta, Jan. 4 -- (Special) -- Mrs. Hannah Slack, aged 85 years, one of the oldest residents of this community, died at 7 o'clock this morning of diseases incident to old age. Mrs. Slack, who was a widow, is survived by one son, Mr. Charles Slack of this place. She was a member of the M.E. church and the funeral services will be held there Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Burial will be made in the Bloomfield cemetery. *************** Mrs. Elizabeth C. Wright, wife of Mr. A.J. Wright, died at 5 o'clock Monday afternoon at her home, 1203 W. Vine street, of cancer. She had been ill two years. The deceased, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Huff, was born in Virginia on Nov. 10, 1888. Her husband and four children survive. The children are Messrs. C.L., P.A. and P.E. Wright and Mrs. W.A. Bockoven. Funeral services at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and burial at Clinton, Delaware county. ****************** DIES OF TUBERCULOSIS Mrs. J.W. McCurdy Passes Away at Her Home Near Centerburg Centerburg, March 4 -- (Special) -- Mrs. J.W. McCurdy died at her home near here at noon Sunday of tuberculosis. Mrs. McCurdy was 30 years of age and is survived by her husband. Funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the local Disciple church and burial in the Centerburg cemetery. ****************** Sparta, March 5 -- (Special) -- Mrs. Earl James, aged 25 years, died at her home near Hedding chapel at 10 o'clock this morning of blood poisoning. She is survived by her husband and one child. ****************** SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA Mrs. Mary Tiffany Layland to Be Buried Here Friday Mrs. Mary Tiffany Layland, daughter of the late William and Margaret Mahaffey, died at 3:30 o'clock Thursday morning at her home in Glenmont, O. Death resulted from pneumonia, of which she had been ill for ten days. Mrs. Layland was born in Mt. Vernon Sept. 14, 1852, and was in her 60th year at the time of her death. She is survivied by her husband and three children, Edwin H., of Cleveland, Mrs. G.M. Healey of Columbus and Mrs. John Davies of Pittsburgh. Also five brothers, Dr. G.O. Mahaffey of Jefferson, O., Dr. Chas. M., Prof. Joseph E., E.C., and H.L. Mahaffey of this city. The funeral services, which will be private, will be held at the home of Mr. H.L. Mahaffey, 600 N. Sandusky street at 2 p.m., Friday. Burial at Mound View cemetery. Friends wishing to view the remains may do so between 10 and 12 o'clock Friday morning. ************* DIES OF DROPSY Mrs. Elizabeth Place Passes Away Sunday Evening Mrs. Elizabeth Place, wife of Mr. James Place, died at her home, 1004 W. Vine street, at 7 p.m. Sunday of dropsy, after an extended illness. The deceased, who was born Nov. 13, 1847, is survived by her husband and three children, Mr. Fred Place of Akron, Mr. Charles Place and Mrs. Kittie Gessling of this city. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the house, and burial in Mound View cemetery. *************** STULTZ FUNERAL Held at Sparta Sunday -- Three Sons Survive Sparta, O., Dec. 4 -- (Special) -- The funeral of the late Mr. Adam Stultz, who died Friday, was held yesterday. The deceased, who was 54 years of age, leaves three sons. His death was caused by a stroke of paralysis he sustained two weeks ago. He was an Odd Fellow. **************** ANNA J. GUY Dies of Tuberculosis After Almost a Year's Illness Mrs. Anna J. Guy, wife of Mr. George Guy of Zanesville, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Latherns, 40 Mansfield avenue, at 9:30 o'clock Saturday night. She had been ill ten months of tuberculosis. Mrs. Guy was 28 years of age, and is survived by her parents, her husband, and several brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Services at the house. **************** Sparta, Dec. 5 -- (Special) -- Mr. William Easterday, a farmer, died at his home near here at 6 o'clock this morning of cancer of the stomach. The deceased, who was 37 years of age, leaves a wife and two small daughters. His father, one brother and one sister also survive. Funeral services at 11 o'clock Thursday morning at the home, and burial at Bloomfield. ****************** Maud Fry has commenced suit in common pleas court against Clifford Fry, asking for divorce. They were married March 9, 1906, at Covington, Ky. The wife charges gross neglect of duty for a period of two years, and alleges that she has been abandoned by the defendant. Statutory charges are also made. Plaintiff asks to be restored to her maiden name, that of Davis. H.H. & R.M. Gree for the plaintiff. ******************** In her last will and testament, the late Mrs. Mary A. Magers of Mt. Vernon be

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. ***************** Married in Canada Mr. Julius Headington and Miss Jennie M. Clark drove to Gambier Wednesday afternoon, and took a train from that point for Cleveland, continuing thence to Windsor, Canada, where they were married. They will return to Mt. Vernon Sunday and will go to housekeeping at Hiawatha park, where they have furnished a cottage, and where they will reside until next fall. Mr. Headington is a popular chalk-talk entertainer and a painter. His bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of South Vernon, and has been a teacher in the South Vernon school. ***************** Emerson-Barre Wedding Mr. Clarence Emerson of Columbus and Miss Mary Barre of Sparta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Barre, were united in marriage at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at the Barre residence by the Rev. C.L. Lewis. The home was prettily decorated, the color scheme being pink and white. Thirty-four relatives and friends of the bride and groom witnessed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson went to Columbus Wednesday night, where Mr. Emerson is employed as a hardware clerk, and where they will make their home. ***************** Shunk-Berbower Friends here have received cards from Mrs. E.B. Berbower of Toledo announcing the marriage of her daughter, Miss Aileen and Mr. Theo. M. Shunk, which occurred Jan. 5 at Toledo. The cards also announced Mr. and Mrs. Shunk will be at home after Jan. 10, at 1411 Adams street, Toledo. ******************* McKee-Marshall Mr. Daniel McKee of Lisbon, O. and Miss Hazel Marshall of Centerburg were united in marriage at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon by Squire H.W. Koons at his office. ******************* Eggleston-Whittington At 6 o'clock Monday evening, Mr. Laurel Eggleston and Miss Vivian Whittington were united in marriage by the Rev. John T. Black. The ceremony was performed at the M.E. parsonage on N. Mulberry street. ******************** Denney-Richardson Miss Chylla Richardson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Richardson of South Vernon, and Mr. Lewis Denney of Ft. Madison, Ia., were united in marriage on Christmas day by the Rev. Mr. Sims of Bladensburg. Mr. and Mrs. Denney left Monday evening for a short wedding trip, and will be at home after Jan. 15 at Ft. Madison. Both are well-known young people. ****************** Dec. 6 -- The marriage of Miss Tennie Swetland to Mr. Lawrence Jackson, which took place Tuesday, was quite a surprise to their many friends. A kitchen shower was given them Saturday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manly Swetland. **************** Beam-Sapp Nuptials Mr. Henry Greer Beam and Miss Gladys Sapp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Sapp of 600 E. High street, were united in marriage at 8:30 o'clock Christmas night by the Rev. E.D. Barnett, pastor of the Gay St. M.E. church, at the home of the bride's parents. The ceremony was witnessed by about forty relatives of the popular young couple. In the parlor, where the ceremony was performed, the decorations were holly and other evergreens, and the marriage was solemnized under an arch of holly. Little James Beam and little Betty Tudor were ribbon-bearers. Mr. Charles Sapp, a brother of the bride was best man, and Miss Margaret Beam, sister of the groom was maid of honor. A wedding breakfast was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Beam departed for Columbus and other cities on their honeymoon. They will return here in January and will be at home at 121 E. High street. Among those present were Dr. and Mrs. Winfield Sapp of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. William Byers of Cleveland, Mr. an! d Mrs. Peter Neff of Cleveland, Mr. Karl Ricketts of Chicago, Mr. Armistead Waight of Chicago. ****************** Glore-Jones Mr. Scott Glore of Mt. Vernon and Miss Lois Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Jones of Kissamee, Fla., were married Wednesday night at the home of the bride's grandfather in Granville. They will reside in Mt. Vernon. *************** Glore-Jones The following note from Granville appeared in the Newark American Tribune on Thursday: Mr. Scott Glore, a well-known and highly respected young man of Mt. Vernon, and Miss Lois Jones, a charming and estimable young woman of Kissimee, Fla., who has been visiting relatives here for some time, were married Wednesday night. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr. Charles Wright, of the grocery firm of Wright & Wright, and was performed by the Rev. F.C. Wright, the grandfather of the bride, in the presence of about 25 of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties. At the conclusion of the ceremony and after congratulations had been showered on the happy couple, a delicious wedding supper was served to which all did ample justice. Mr. and Mrs. Glore will make their home in Mt. Vernon. They have the best wishes of all their friends. ****************** Christel-Wrentzel Mr. Frank O. Christel and Miss Anita M. Wrentzel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wrentzel, were united in marriage at noon Friday at the home of the bride's parents on N. Gay street. The Rev. Ira J. Houston officiated. The ceremony was followed by a wedding dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Christel will reside here. The groom is a well-known electrician. ***************** Harris-Coile Miss Bertha Coile and Mr. Emery Harris, both of Sparta, were married Sunday evening at Centerburg by the Rev. B.F. Hoagland at the latter's residence in Centerburg. Mr. and Mrs. Harris will reside near Sparta. **************** Sperry-Corbaley Friends in Mt. Vernon have received invitations from Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Corbaley for the wedding of their daughter, Miss Edna Katherine Corbaley, and Mr. Walter Sperry of Mt. Vernon. The wedding will occur at the home of the bride's parents at 743 Twelfth avenue, Spokane, Wash. The "At Home" cards enclosed say Mt. Vernon, O., after Jan. 1, 1912. ******************* McManis-Neal Mr. Burgess Monroe McManis and Miss Edith Neal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Neal of W. High street, were quietly married at St. Paul's rectory Sunday evening at 5 o'clock by the Rev. William E. Hull. They were unattended. The groom has for the two years been employed on the Banner as a reporter and is widely and favorably known. He is a member of the Phi Sigma Chi fraternity. The bride is a graduate of the Mt. Vernon high school, a member of the Beta Tau Delta sorority, and is one of the most popular of the younger society people of the city. Mr. and Mrs. McManis have gone to housekeeping at 304 E. Gambier street. ******************* Phillips-McCune Miss Vera McCune, daughter of Constable and Mrs. R.B. McCune, and Mr. Edward Phillips of Sparta, were married by the Rev. W.A. Clemmer at the Presybterian manse, Wednesday evening. The bride was an operator at the Mt. Vernon Telephone company's exchange until Wednesday. The groom conducts an automobile livery at Sparta. ***************** Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Schaad of 497 Wilson avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Dr. John R. Claypool of Gambier. The wedding will be an event of the near future. -- Ohio State Journal. ********************* Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woolson and son Robert of Newark visited relatives here Sunday. ************** Dorothy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Wineland of E. Hamtramck street, is ill of quinsy. ***************** Mrs. Fred Sanderson and son Richard of Columbus returned home Thursday afternoon, after spending several days with Mrs. Sanderson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Chase. ************** Mr. Michael Smithhisler of Danville is the guest of his son, Mr. P.J. Smithhisler, E. Sugar street. At the Smithhisler home Tuesday evening there were four generations: Mr. Michael Smithhisler, Mr. P.J. Smithhisler, Mr. Carl Smithhisler and son, Master Philip, and each one is an oldest son. *************** Mrs. Alonzo Wineland was called to Columbus Monday evening by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Harry B. Shafer and grandson, Master Harry Lisle. *************** Mr. Willard O'Brien, aged 37, died at 10 o'clock Thursday night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.T. O'Brien, Coshocton avenue, of typhoid fever, after an illness that lasted several weeks. Mr. O'Brien, who was a barber, is survived by his wife, one child, his parents and a sister. *************** Miss Mae Smith of E. Gambier street went to Columbus Tuesday morning, to enter St. Mary of the Springs school. ****************** Mrs. F.J. VanVoorhis and daughter, Helen Louise, have gone to Spencerville, O., for a short visit, and will then go to Fort Madison, Iowa, to visit Mr. and Mrs. L.F. Denney. ************** Mr. Ralph Steckert Gerrish of Jacksonville, Fla., is in the city. Mr. Gerrish and Miss Helen Louise Gordon will be united in marriage Wednesday evening of this week. Dispatches from Baltimore, Md. to Monday's city papers, state that the wedding will mark the culmination of a romance which began on the steamer Merrimack nearly a year ago. *************** Mrs. Myra Marts returned last week from Los Angeles, Cal., where she spent the past fourteen months and she reports a fine climate and would have spent the winter there had it not been for the illness of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Artie Marts, of near this place. **************** Clarence James, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Clark of 907 W. Gambier street, died at 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the home, and burial was made in Mound View cemetery. *************** Dr. and Mrs. R.W. Colville came home Thursday evening from Wooster, where their daughter, Miss Helen, graduated from the university Wednesday. Miss Colville will return home tonight. ************ Mrs. Mary A. Rathmel of Long Beach, Cal., and Mrs. Eliza J. Miller of Bloomington, Ill., are visiting at the home of their nephew, Mr. Guy H. Stimmel, and family. They are the last surviving members of the family of Mr. Stimmel's father. ************** Mrs. Guy Stimmel was called to Columbus Friday morning, by a message announcing the death of her father, Mr. S.A. Corbin, which occured Friday morning at 6 o'clock. ************** Mrs. Will Easterday has purchased the property of Charles Frazier. **************** Charles Frazier has purchased the John Doty property and is preparing to build a new house. **************** Little Margaret Jane Young, daughter of Auditor and Mrs. Irvin Young, is ill of tonsilitis. ************** Gladys Kees is here from Marengo to spend a few days with her father, cahs. Kees. ************** Miss Mary Dickinson of New Castle, Pa., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Dickinson, formerly of Mt. Vernon, has been elected as a teacher in North school at Newark. ************* Mrs. Sherman Congdon and infant have gone from the M.& S. sanitarium to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mullin of W. Sugar street, where they will remain for several days before going to their home in Chicago. ************ Mrs. Clara Gordon, accompanied by little Miss Louise Canning, returned Wednesday from Jacksonville, Fla., where she spent five months with her daughter, Mrs. Helen Louise Gerrish. ************ Mr. Louis F. Horn, formerly of this county, who married Miss Fanny Osborn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Osborn of W. High street, gives notice in a North Dakota paper of his intention to make final three-year proof to establish his claim to certain lands in North Dakota which he has been occupying and improving under homestead entry. ***************

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. ********************* SUDDEN Was The Summons to Charles S. Blair Mr. Charles S. Blair, a well-known and highly-esteemed citizen of Mt. Vernon, died suddenly Saturday morning at 3 o'clock at his home at 705 W. Gambier street. Mr. Blair had been ill for two weeks, suffering from pleuro-pneumonia. The past few days, however, he had improved rapidly and on Friday his condition was very satisfactory. Other than being weak he seemed to be normal. In the afternoon he felt so well that he prevailed upon his wife to allow him to get up for about five minutes while his bed was being made. Even after he retired and during the evening he seemed to be doing nicely. Shortly before 3 o'clock Saturday morning, Mrs. Blair heard him make a strange noise and hurried to his bedside. Observing that there had been a change for the worse, the family physicians were called and a neighbor summoned. However, Mr. Blair passed away before others reached his bedside. It is thought that death resulted from blood clot on the brain, due to overexertion on Friday afternoon. Mr. Blair was born in Mt. Vernon June 22, 1849, and was the only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Blair. The greater part of his life was spent on his farm two miles and a half west of town, where the family spent the summers even since removing to town about seven years ago. He is survived by his wife and two children, Mr. H.S. Blair and Miss Mary Blair. The deceased was a member of friendship Methodist Protestant church and had been a member of Timon lodge, No. 45, K. of P., for many years. (NOTE: Charles Blair was the husband of Elizabeth Marie Frazier, a daughter of Phenes and Mary Jane (Buxton) Frazier.) ******************** DEATH Comes to Mrs. Dorothy Ensminger Pollock Tuesday Mrs. Dorothy Ensminger Pollock, wife of Mr. Walter J. Pollock, died at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at her home in New York city. Death was due to neuritis. While she had been ill for more than a year, her condition the past few months had been encouraging, and she was able to be up and about. However, she suffered a recurrence of the trouble late last week, and grew rapidly worse until relieved by death. Mrs. Pollock was a daughter of Mr. Charles T. Ensminger, who was landlord at the Curtis house for many years. She was born in Hocking county on Dec., 8, 1877 and came here with her parents in 1883, being educated in the public schools of this city and graduating from the high school. In 1899 she removed to Columbus with her parents, and later she went to New York city, where she was united in marriage with Mr. Pollock eight years ago. Mr. Pollock, who, with an 8-year-old son, survives, is a special representative of the Pennsylvania railroad. Mrs. Pollock was a talented musician, possessing a contralto voice of rare beauty, and was prominent in musical circles in New York. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. Besides the bereaved husband and son, she leaves her father, Mr. C.T. Ensminger, two sisters, Miss Bess, who resides with her father at St. Louis, Mo., and Miss Harriet, who resided with Mrs. Pollock, and three brothers, Messrs. Edward, Harlan and Gordon, all of Columbus. The remains arrived in Mt. Vernon Wednesday afternoon, and were taken to the home of Mrs. Clara Gordon on W. Sugar street. Funeral at 2:30 Thursday afternoon. The remains will be laid to rest beside those of her mother at Mount View cemetery. *************** BAKER Talks With Wife Until Death Ensues Concerning the accident which cost Mr. Beryl Baker his life, a brief account of which the Republican-News printed Friday, the Akron Beacon-Journal says: "I am dying, wife, I can't breathe, it hurts me so," were the last words of Beryl Baker, 28, to his sobbing wife shortly after 1 o'clock Friday morning as Baker lay on a cot at the city hospital, fatally injured by a switching engine in the C.A. & C. railroad yards a few hours before. Baker was a tower man employed by the C.A.& C. road, and had been relieved from his duties in the yard town in South Akron at 11 o'clock Thursday night. Descending from the tower, he started to cross the tracks. A switch engine just then loomed up in the semi-darkness and Baker crossing its path, was struck and hurled to one side, fatally injured by the impact of the huge engine. He was picked up by a yardman and Parks' ambulance was called. It was quickly seen, however, when Baker arrived at the hospital that he had but a short time to live. His wife was sent for at her home, 121 West Fourth street. She arrived soon after and remained with her dying husband until he had breathed his last. He was conscious, until the end came, and talked calmly, telling his distracted wife to notify his father at his home down the state, and informing her that he had but a short time to live, as he was choking up fast. A.A. Baker, father of the young man arrived a short time after his son had died. He viewed the body and gave orders that it be removed to Danville, O. He stated that his son had lived in Akron but a few years, and that he was married last November. His home is in Wintergreen, Coshocton county, about 125 miles south of Akron where he leaves a mother, six brothers and three sisters. Two of the brothers are engaged in the railroad business, being employed by the Pennsylvania road. Coroner Kendig gave as the cause of death shock and hemorrhage. The coroner says he does not know as there will be anything further in the way of investigation other than questioning yardmen employed on the night shift. In his opinion, it was purely an accident. *********** SUDDEN Was the Death of Benjamin Laferre Early Friday Mr. Benjamin Laferre, aged 61 years, died very suddenly at his home on the New Delaware road, west of the city, shortly before 4 o'clock Friday morning of heart trouble. Mr. Laferre, who was a carpenter by trade, had been in poor health this fall, but recovered sufficiently to go to work, and when he retired Thursday evening he seemed to be in the best of health. Mrs. Laferre was awakened about 4 o'clock Friday morning by the struggles of her husband, who died within a few minutes. A physician was summoned, but Mr. Laferre had, in all probability, breathed his last before the message was sent. His widow survives him. Two brothers, Messrs. Charles and Samuel Laferre of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Rebecca McManis, survive. The deceased was for many years a member of the First Baptist church. ************* JOSEPH McCORMICK Passes Away After a Brief Illness of Bronchial Pneumonia Mr. Joseph McCormick of N. Mulberry street died at 8:45 Thursday evening, at the age of 82 years, after a short illness of bronchial pneumonia. Mr. McCormick, senior member of the furniture and undertaking firm of J. McCormick & Son, was the dean of the business men in Mt. Vernon having been in business here continuously for more than sixty years. He was born in Perry county, O., Dec. 21, 1828. When he was a year old his parents moved to Seneca county, and at the age of 20 years, Mr. McCormick came to this city and engaged in the manufacturing and retailing of furniture. At different times he has been associated with other men in business, but for many years, until his son became associated with him, was in business by himself, and was noted for his integrity and uprightness in all the relations of life. He is survived by Mrs. McCormick, four daughters and two sons. ************* MRS. IRENE HILLIER Dies at Home of Her Parents East of the City Mrs. Irene R. Hillier, wife of Mr. Charles S. Hillier, died Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sullivan, east of the city, after a month's illness of typhoid fever. She had been apparently better within the past week, but peritonitis set in and death occurred at the hour mentioned. Mrs. Hillier, who would have been nineteen years of age Dec. 1, was married last summer to Mr. Charles Hillier. She is survived by her husband, her parents, three brothers and two sisters. ************* JOHN W. SIGLER Passes Away After Long Illness of Heart Disease Mr. John W. Sigler died at 6:30 o'clock Friday evening at his home on E. Vine street in Grand View. Death was due to heart disease, from which he had suffered for two years. Mr. Sigler was born in Newark 53 years ago. Early in life he moved to Homer. He came to Mt. Vernon about 25 years ago, and was for many years engaged as a clerk in the drygoods business. Twice he was a candidate on the Republican ticket for clerk of court, and was well-known throughout the county. His wife, two daughters, four sons, one brother, one sister and several half-sisters survive. Short funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon, after which the remains were taken to Homer, where services and burial occurred. ************* DOROTHY COX Little Girl Dies Quite Suddenly Sunday Evening Dorothy Cox, the 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Cox of Chester street, died about 9 o'clock Sunday night. She had been ill of pneumonia for nine weeks. Death, however, was due to heart trouble and came very unexpectedly. Her parents, three sisters and two brothers survive. The little girl celebrated her seventh birthday anniversary on Jan. 1 of this year. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, from the home. The Rev. F.E. Brininstool will officiate, and burial will be made in Mound View cemetery. *************** REV. JOHN W. BUXTON Former Gambier Minister Passes Away at His California Home Mr. W.T. Buxton has received a copy of the San Jose (Cal.) Daily Mercury of May 26, containing an account of the death of his uncle, the Rev. John Wesley Buxton, which occurred there the previous Tuesday. The Rev. Mr. Buxton was born in East Union, Coshocton county, and was at one time pastor of the M.E. church at Gambier. He became a member of the North Ohio conference in 1858, and was presiding elder of the Mansfield district for four years. He was transferred to the California conference in 1884, and served in some of the most important charges there. He is survived by his wife. A year ago, following the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary, the Rev. and Mrs. Buxton visited relatives in Ohio. ************** HOME MADE SAD At Eve of Christmas By Death of Young Mother Mrs. Mabel Morrison, wife of Mr. Frank Morrison, the well-known employee of the Mt. Vernon Telephone Co., died at 3:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at her home on the Wooster road, north of the city of consumption, after a long illness. The deceased, who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McGibney sr., was about 30 years of age. She is survived by her husband and two small children. *************** SPARTA, OH., Jan. 13 -- (Special) -- Mr. Jewell Weaver, aged about 71 years, died last evening at 6 o'clock of Bright's disease. He had been suffering for some time, but was able to be up and about until Monday. He leaves a wife. Funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial at Bloomfield. The deceased was a retired farmer. ************* Mrs. James Buxton Mrs. James Buxton, formerly of this city, died at her home in Newark, Saturday afternoon, after a short illness. she was about 50 years of age, and is survived by her husband and two daughters. Mrs. Buxton was the mother of Milton Buxton, who was killed at Akron several months ago, and of Noah Buxton, who was killed by a train at Pittsburgh about two years ago. The remains were brought to this city Monday afternoon, and taken to Mound View cemetery, where burial was made. *************** Brandon, O., April 13 -- (Special) -- Mr. Francis A. Buxton, aged 86 years, died at 5:10 o'clock last evening at the home of his duaghter, Mrs. Mower Sligar, with whom he had been making his home for a long time. Besides the daughter, he leaves one son, the Rev. E.O. Buxton, D.D., of Akron. Funeral Friday at 10 a.m. at the home, and burial at Brandon. **************** The Sellers Will The last will of Miss E. Gertrude Sellers has been filed for probate. It was executed March 25, 1909, at Colorado Springs, Colo., and witnessed by C.A. McLain and Rose R. McLain. Testatrix bequeaths to Mr. Isaac Errett her diamond ring and all other gifts that she has received from him that he may wish. To her brother Ralph she bequeathed one share of stock in the Mt. Vernon Telephone Co., and a set of silver spoons that he had given her. She gives to her sister, Elizabeth, her gold ring, whcih she received from her mother. To her mother she gives a dozen of her souvenir spoons, as she may select. The residue of her personal effects she gives to her sisters, Elizabeth and Edna, and the balance of her estate she gives to her father, W.H. Sellers, who is named as executor. **************** The Blair Will The last will and testament of the late Charles S. Blair of Mt. Vernon has been filed for probate. It was executed April 10, 1909, and witnessed by C.H. Osborne and Pearl Tydings. Testator bequeaths to his wife, in lieu of dower, the full use and net income of all of his real estate during her natural lifetime or so long as she remains his widow. He provides that should Mrs. Blair marry again she is to receive $500 in money out of the estate, this, of course, being intended as her full share in that case. Testator directs that within two years after the death of his wife a monument be erected at their graves, this to cost not more than $300. When the widow shall have passed away or in event of her remarrying, testator's son, H.S. Blair, is to receive one-third of all property remaining. He is to have immediate possession of testator's tools except farming implement. If the son shall have preceded his mother in death, one-half of his share goes to his wife, the remainder reverting to the estate. Testator's daughter, Mary L. Blair, is to receive one-third of the estate remaining after the widow's decease or remarriage. The remaining share passed to grandchildren, Edith E. Body and L.H. Body. Should these grandchildren die before reaching lawful age, their father, C.A. Body, will receive $100 out of their share, the balance reverting to the estate, the residue to be divided among surviving heirs. The widow is named as executrix. ****************** The Magers Will The last will and testament of the late Pearce Magers has been filed for probate. He gives to his wife, Emma J. Magers, all the real and personal property of which he died seized for the term of her natural life, giving her full authoritity to sell all or any part thereof whenever the proceeds may be needed for her support. Testator devises any residue not disposed of at the death of his wife to Florence Isabelle Bradfield during her natural life, with full power to sell and convey all of such estate except the farm owned by testator and wife in Liberty township. At the time of the death of Florence Isabelle Bradfield the residue of the estate goes to the heirs of her body absolutely. If she should die without heirs the estate is to be sold and the proceeds divided equally among testator's nieces, Trixa McClelland, Elenna Dudgeon, Martha Melick, Edith Kick, Bessie Wamer, Daisy Lilly and Zulu Welsh. The wife is named as executrix. The will was signed May 9, 1910, and witnessed by W.F. Rimer and L.A. Stream. ************** Barre-Emerson Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Barre of Sparta have issued invitations for the wedding of their daughter, Mary Marie, and Mr. Clarence M. Emerson, which is to occur Wednesday evening, June 14, at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents. Miss Barre has many friends in Mt. Vernon, having frequently visited in the city while her brother, Mr. Harry Barre resided here. *************** NICE PROMOTION Received in Government Service By Miss Weaver Relatives of Miss Madaline Weaver, who went to Washington, D.C., a year ago to accept a position in the civil service department of the government, have received word that she received a handsome promotion, which took effect May 1. As Miss Weaver had been there but a year, her promotion is considered quite an honor and her many friends here will be pleased to hear of her success. Miss Weaver was formerly clerk in the county auditor's office and in the office of the board of control of the city. **************

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. *********************** Infant's Death The 15-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Tish on N. Mulberry Street died Monday morning. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Vincent De Paul's church. ***************** Thomas _____________ was born in Trumbull County on Dec. 29, 1830. While yet small they moved to Knox county near Martinsburg, and from there to Morrow county. His mother was Maria Gould of New York city, and a cousin of Jay Gould, the railroad magnate. He was united in marriage with Sarah Anderson, Jan. 1, 1850, she dying three years later. To them was born one child, Mrs. R.A. Sheldon, with whom he had made his home for 14 years. Early in life he professed saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and whether in the mining camp or hunter woods, or mingling with the world in business, he ever maintained that profession with a godly life and conversation. He was an ordained minister of the Christian church, as were three brothers and a member of the Michigan conference, and was enabled to do much good in evangelistic work. He died of a cancer on the face, and during the ten years' illness he never murmured nor complained of his lot, but bore all with patience, finding much comfort quoting favorite texts of Scripture, and repeating many of the old-time hymns committed in the long ago. He often expressed a fear that the young people of this generation were not taking as much time as they ought to store away these precious gems to comfort them in old age. His faith in God was most beautiful and child-like, never for one moment doubting His ability to save and keep, and only a few minutes before falling asleep he said, "There remaineth a rest to the people of God, and I would like to enter in." He died Oct. 13, 1906, aged seventy-five years, nine months, and fourteen days. ********************* DEATH Claims a Number of Well-Known Citizens County Auditor Collins Enters His Rest After Long Illness of Bright's Disease; Mr. Wm. E. Jackson Succumbs to Aortic Heart Disease; Gaylord M. Lawman Passes Away -- The Funeral Arrangements Mr. Archie Cummins Collins, county auditor and cashier of the New Knox National bank, died at 5:30 o'clock Monday morning at the family home on E. High street. Death was due to Bright's disease. While he had been in failing health the past two years he was able to give attention to business affairs until six months ago, when the disease from which he suffered became acute, and since which date he had been confined to his home the greater part of the time. Mr. Collins, who was a son of Dr. D.W. Collins, a United Presbyterian minister, was born in Mansfield, O., forty-eight years ago on Sept. 21. Early in life he removed with his parents to Pennsylvania. Twenty years ago he removed to Mt. Vernon, bringing his family here a year later. At the age of 14 years, Mr. Collins entered the employ of his half brother, Mr. John S. McConnell, in Pittsburg, remaining with him some time. Mr. McConnell then came to Mt. Vernon, and when Mr. Collins came here he associated himself in business with him. Mr. Collins, who was elected county auditor by the Republicans, was serving his second term in that capacity. A year ago last March, when the Knox National Banking company was reorganized under the name of the New Knox National Banking company, he was elected to the directorate and was made cashier, which position he still retained until called by death. He was also secretary and treasurer of the J.S. McConnell company. The deceased was twice married and the father of five children by his first wife. He is survived by his children and his second wife. Two brothers, Mr. McConnell of this city, and Mr. James W. Collins of Pittsburgh, and one sister, Mrs.Thomas Knox, of Mt. Vernon, survive him. Mr. Collins was a member of the First Presbyterian church of this city and had taken a prominent part in the affairs of the church for many years, serving as a member of the board of trustees. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, but complete arrangements cannot be announced before Tuesday. *************** LITTLE CHILD Takes a Tumble Down Flight of Stairs Little Doris Fultz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fultz, fell down the flight of stairs leading to the second floor from the Fultz hotel office Monday about noon. She bumped her head on one of the iron coverings over the steps, but was not seriously hurt. ************* Mrs. Lena Grove has gone to the home of her husband near Baker City, Oregon. ************* Mrs. Solomon Ross was called to Jelloway Tuesday on account of the illness of her little granddaughter, Hazel Arweller. ************** Mildred M. Coile, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Coile, died at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Manville on N. Catherine street, Tuesday morning at 5:30 o'clock of inflammation of the bowels. She was two years old. The funeral will occur Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the Manville home, the Rev. F.E. Briningstool officiating. ************* Belle Wells has commenced suit in common pleas court against John C. Wells, praying for divorce and custody of their two children, Madge and Myrtle. Plaintiff says they were married June 25, 1883. She charges wilful absence. Owen & Carr for the plaintiff. ************** Harriet Emeline, the five months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Herron of 300 N. Main street, died Friday evening at 9 o'clock of grip complications. The funeral was held at the house Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and burial was made in Mound View Cemetery. ************* Tracey Yauger, the young son of Mr. A.W. Yauger, underwent an operation at his home west of the city Tuesday for appendicitis. He is rapidly recovering from the effects of the operation. *********** Clyde Mastelier is mining in California. He was married recently. ************** Ralph Price, aged 14 years, died at his home west of town on Thursday, after a few days of intense suffering from gall stones. His father, Wm. Price, died six years ago. He is survived by his mother, brother, stepfather and many friends who mourn his untimely death. Funeral services from Bloomfield church Saturday afternoon. Interment at Bloomfield. ************* CUSTOM Of Counting Years On One's Back Was Not Adhered to in This Instance -- Feet of Guest of Honor At Birthday Party Were Washed Martinsburg, May 18 -- Monday, May 16, 1904, was the fifty-seventh anniversary of Josephus Clutter's birth. A goodly number of his relatives and friends began to assemble at his home, west of Brandon, early on that day. He was seen working in the field with his team, wholly unaware of the fate in store for him. When nearly all had assembled, about 11 o'clock, Mrs. Jennie Clutter rang the bell. He came promptly to the house, finding the yards filled with horses and vehicles, and the greetings were spontaneous. Those present on this occasion were: Rev. Mr. Shultz, wife and daughter Ruth of Homer, Mr. Hawk and wife, living west of Mt. Vernon, Mr. Roland and wife, Mr. Lewis and wife and 3 children, Mrs. Arthur Clutter and son of Lock, Mr. Ward and wife and three children, Mrs. Berry, Mr. Wm. Ward and wife and two children of Brandon, Mr. Ray Clutter and wife of Utica, Mrs. Lucy Ewart and son Edward, Mr. David Clutter, wife and daughter Ethel, Mr. Wm. I. Cline, Mr. John M. Cline and daughter Delia of Martinsburg. Other friends were unable to be present on account of sickness and busy part of the season. The ladies filled two long tables from baskets brought -- a beautiful spread, tastefully arranged, in lavish quantity and of excellent quality. When the company were comfortably seated around the tables, the Rev. Mr. Shultz offered appropriate thanks for bounties provided and calling for blessings to continue to flow on Mr. Clutter and his estimable companion and on all assembled. After dinner Mr. Ward and Mr. Wm. I. Cline grabbed Jsephus and carried him to the horse trough, and with the assistance of Mr. Hawk, aged 71 years, washed his feet completely all enjoying the fun. When dispersing to their several homes each felt the time well spent in the social intercourse and renewing the old friendship. ************** Mr. Samuel Hardesty and Miss Nellie Lynde were married at the residence of the Rev. L.O. Newcomer on E. Hamtramck street Thursday evening at 6 o'clock. Only three immediate relatives were present. The groom has been employed in Zanesville for several months, and after a few days visit here, Mr. and Mrs. Hardesty will go to that city to make their future home. The bride, who is a daughter of Mrs. T.C. Lynde, is well and favorably known. For several weeks she has been clerk in the office of County Auditor Mitchell. ***************** Miss Bertha Sensil Passes to Her Final Rest Thursday Morning Miss Bertha D. Sensil, residing at No. 1101 W. Vine street, died Thursday morning at 9:15 o'clock of tuberculosis, after a lingering illness. The deceased was 27 years of age, and is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Sensil. Miss Sensil was until recently the chief operator to the exchange of the Bell telephone company in this city and had a large circle of friends. **************** CHILD Chokes to Death on a Peanut Shell Sad Death of Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Frost of South Vernon Harold E. Frost, aged one year, three months and 26 days, died at 2 o'clock Monday morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Frost of South Vernon. About six weeks ago some of the older children of the family had a bag of peanuts and Harold is believed to have swalloed a shell and choked on it. He suffered a number of strangling spells since and his condition has all along been regarded as critical. Another attack came on Sunday and, despite everything that could be done for the little fellow, his death occurred at the hour mentioned. ***************** Attacked By A Calf Wearing a red dress Sunday, Edna Burke, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Burke, went into the barnyard, and was attacked and knocked down by a calf, which severely injured her with its head particularly on one ankle. Mr. Fred Burke, uncle of the little girl, went to her rescue. ****************** DEATH Came to Mrs. Moseley Wednesday Afternoon Brave Little Wife and Mother Succumbs To Burns Sustained in Accident at Her Home Recognized Her Husband Just Before She Became Unconscious Knew That Death Was Near, But Exhibited Wonderful Bravery Mrs. Irene Mosely, who was so terribly burned at her home at 106 Coshocton avenue Wednesday noon, died at 4:30 o'clock the same afternoon, just four and a half hours after the accident happened. Mrs. Mosely was unconscious quite a while before her death and was therefore relieved of a great deal of suffering. Before she became unconscious, however, she appeared to realize fully that she could not survive and gave minute directions in regard to a number of matters. She even remembered to tell a neighbor at her bedside that she had taken her husband's suit to a tailor's establishment to be pressed. She also gave directions in regard to an insurance policy of Mr. Moseley's, of which she was the beneficiary. Neighbors who were at her bedside before she lost consciousness say that it was heart-rendering to hear her speak of her children. Almost her entire thoughts seemed to be of them and as to what would become of them after her death. Mr. Moseley, who was rushed to Mt. Vernon as fast as Mr. O.C. Hagan's automobile could bring him from the gas fields west of Utica, reached her bedside after she began to lose consciousness. In reply to his question, "Don't you know Emerson?", she roused slightly and said, "Hello, papa." The Moseley family had always been a devoted one. Mrs. Moseley's one great pride was in her family and house and it was with a labor of love that she kept her house and two small children so neat and clean that their neatness and cleanliness was the talk of the neighborhood. Mr. Moseley was devoted to his family, and acquaintances say his one thought was for his wife and children. He was heartbroken and refused to be consoled. The physicians who attended Mrs. Moseley say that it was the worst case of burning they have seen in all their experience. There was hardly a spot on her entire body that was not burned and blistered. Her sufferings before being relieved by the administration of opiates was intense, but she withstood them with great fortitude and thought only of her family. The deceased was 25 years, 8 months, and 23 days of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McMullen of Tuscarawas county. Her parents, in response to a summons immediately after the accident, arrived here Thursday morning on an early train. The funeral will be held Friday morning. Friends will meet at the house at 10 o'clock. At 10:30 o'clock services will be conducted at the Vine St. Christian church by the Rev. L.O. Newcomer. Burial will be made at Mound View cemetery. The members of the Adelphian class, of which the bereaved husband is a member, will meet at the house at 10 o'clock and march to the church. ************** WELL WATER At the Mitchell Home to Be Tested for Typhus Germs Miss Ruth Mitchell of near Mt. Liberty, who has been dangerously ill of typhoid fever for some time, is slightly improved. Miss Mitchell is the fourth of her family to have the fever. Her sister, Miss Nellie Mitchell, was the first. Shortly after she recovered, Mr. Guy Mitchell, who resided in Hamilton at the time, was taken ill. Then his small son, Carlton, and finally Miss Ruth. A sample of the water from the well at the Mitchell home has been sent to Columbus for examination to ascertain if it is contaminated. Miss Lucy Craig of this city, a teacher in the public schools, picnicked at Lyons lake in a party with Miss Ruth Mitchell. She visited the Mitchell home and drank from the well, and was taken with typhoid fever about the same time as Miss Mitchell. Miss Mitchell was a junior in the Mt. Vernon high school last year, but it is doubtful if she can finish her course this coming year on account of her illness. **************** DR. J.J. SCRIBNER Laid to Rest Not Far From Place of His Birth Dr. John J. Scribner died Friday evening at 7:15 o'clock at his home, 500 N. Main street, of euraemic poisoning. Dr. Scribner had been in failing health for some months, but was out on the street as late as the Sunday before he died. He became unconscious at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon, and passed away peacefully. The deceased was born near Homer on February 1, 1844, and was 65 years, 10 months and 30 days of age when death came. He was reared in that neighborhood. He served throughout the Civil war, and came to Mt. Vernon shortly afterwards. He established in 1866 a drug business in the same room, corner of N. Main and Chestnut street, where his son, Mr. William G. Scribner, now is in business, and had been identified with this business ever since. Dr. Scribner was graduated from Bellevue hospital, New York, about 43 years ago and had been a practicing physician in Mt. Vernon since he received his degree. He was one of the oldest physicians, in point of service, in the city. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Mr. William G. Scribner of this city and Mr. Carl of Marion, O., and by two sisters, Mrs. Pendleton of Essex, Ia., and Mrs. Duffield of Appleton, O. He was a member of Joe Hooker post, No. 21, G.A.R, and served as coroner of Knox county for several years. The funeral services were held from his late home at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the Rev. E.O. Mead officiating, and the remains were taken to Homer, Monday morning, for burial. *************** DEATH Claims One of Mt. Vernon's Respected Citizens Mr. James A. Back, for many years one of Mt. Vernon's leading merchants and manufacturers, died shortly after 10 o'clock Thursday evening at his home on W. Gambier street. Death was due to Bright's disease. He had been in frail health for several years, but his last illness covered a period of only about five weeks. Twelve days ago he became bedfast and a few days later he became unconscious, remaining in that condition until the end. Mr. Back was a native of England, having been born in London on Jan. 17, 1845. He was married there on Jan. 12, 1862. He came with his family to America in 1870 and settled in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Back was a furniture manufacturer and he engaged in that business here for many years. He also engaged in the furniture retail business and in the undertaking business, giving his personal attention to the latter lines until compelled to retire by his recent illness. His wife, two sons and four daughters survive. The children are Messrs. James J. and Chas. G. Back, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Woodford, Mrs. Chas. G. Wolfe, Mrs. Wm. H. Othenberger and Miss Esther Back, all of Mt. Vernon. Seven grandchildren also survive. The deceased was a member of Quindaro lodge of Odd Fellows and of Mt. Vernon tent, 170, K.O.T.M. ************** DEATH'S ANGEL Claims Only Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.L.V. Mercer Miss Anna Elizabeth Mercer, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.L.V. Mercer, died at 12 o'clock Monday night at her home at 505 E. Chestnut street. Death was due to lung trouble. Miss Mercer, who had been attending a private school at Buena Vista, Va., contracted a heavy cold while at home on a visit during the holiday season. She returned to school, but was unable to shake off the cold and four weeks ago Monday, accompanied by her father, she came home. Her decline since that time was very rapid, despite efforts of the best of medical skill to save her. Miss Mercer was born in Mt. Vernon on April 4, 1892. She was a member of the First Congregational church of this city. Her parents and two brothers, Aaron and Will, survive. ****************** Miss Winifred Tivenan died Monday at Columbus of tuberculosis, after a year's illness. She was 27 years, 11 months and 13 days of age and was the daughter of Mr. Chas. Tivenan. The body was brought to this city Monday evening and taken to the home of the deceased's sister, Mrs. James McGibney, of the Sychar road. Funeral services at 8:30. ***************** Death Of Pierce Magers Mr. Pierce Magers, aged 63, died at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at his home on the Granville road in South Vernon of cancer of the stomach. His wife survives him. The deceased was a brother-in-law of Probate Judge P.A. Berry. **********************