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