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