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. ***********