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}) ********************