The following are clippings my grandmother cut out from Knox county newspapers. The exact date of most are unknown, but appear to be mainly from 1900-1927 Whenever possible, I will include the date. I hope you find some useful information in these clippings. ************** (1927) GUESTS AT DINNER ALL PAST 80 YEARS Civil War Comrades Enjoy Meal and Stories Dr. F.C. Larimore of N. Main street entertained at dinner yesterday, and all of those seated at the table were past 80 years of age. They were Mrs. Mary Hawkins, Dr. Larimore's cousin, who was born April 12, 1840; B.J. Williams, born June 21, 1842; F.E. Marsh, born Sept. 2, 1844; George D. Neal, born Sept. 2, 1844; and Dr. Larimore, born April 12, 1846. An unusual coincidence was that Messrs. Marsh and Neal are exactly the same age, while Dr. Larimore and Mrs. Hawkins were born on the same day of the month, Mrs. Hawkins being six years older than the doctor. The men, all of whom are veterans of the civil war, told war stories, but Mrs. Hawkins had them beat on age and also told of knowing Abraham Lincoln when she was a resident of Illinois. ******************* A large American flag, stitched by hand by the Ladies Union league of Miller township in the early days of 1861, and now owned by Mrs. F.A. Buxton of that township, is on display this week in the show window of the Firestone Tire store, W. High street, together with a very impressive picture of Abraham Lincoln. In the flag's field of blue are 35 stars. This beautiful flag is in a fine state of preservation. ******************* MOTHER RESCUES EDNA BOGARDUS Little Girl Found Nearly Drowned in Water Tank Edna Bogardus, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bogardus of the Glen road, was believed to be recovering today after barely escaping death by drowning last night in a large water tank at the Bogardus orchards. The little girl was found floating in the water of the tank by her mother, whose timely appearance undoubtedly saved the child. Lying face up in the water, which is about five feet deep, Edna was almost unconsious when her mother discoverd her and pulled her from the water. Carrol Benoy, Knox National bank employee, who was at the orchard at the time, aided Mrs. Bogardus in applying artificial respiration to pump the water from the child's lungs, while Mrs. Benoy hastily summoned a physician from Mt. Vernon, The child's grandfather, Addison C. Dickinson, E. Gambier street, said that he left the Bogardus home at 2 a.m. today and at that time the child appeared to be out of immediate danger. She had been placed in a pneumonia jacket and it was hoped that dangerous complications might be headed off, altho results could not be certain for a day or two. The tank into which the little girl fell is used for holding a water supply for use in the orchards. It is about five feet deep and 12 feet across, and the Bogardus children customarily use it for a swimming pool. The tank has a wide concrete ledge around the top. Mr. and Mrs. Benoy had gone to the orchard last evening about 7:30 for some cherries. The two Benoy children had been playing in the orchard with the little Bogardus girl. After a time Mrs. Bogardus noticed that Edna was missing, and a quick search revealed the little girl in the tank. She evidently climbed up a short ladder which rests against the outside of the tank, and had been peering over the concrete ledge when, in some manner, she fell in. ************** FAST TIME SOUTH A card received yesterday from Hon. C.G. Weaver, dated at Gainesville, Fla., Dec. 31, 1924, shows that Mr. Weaver lost no time on his automobile trip south. His record was: First day, Mt. Vernon to Lexington Ky., 275 miles; second day, Lexington to Knoxville, Tenn., 240 miles; third day, Knoxville to Atlanta, Ga., 222 miles; fourth day, Atlanta to Valdosta, Ga., 242 miles; fifth day, using but half the day, Valdosta to Gainesville, Fla, 154 miles. He made a total of 1,333 miles in the 4-1/2 days. From Gainesville to Lakeland is probably over 200 miles. ************** Tire Store Opened On E. Ohio Avenue Messrs. Orlando Hall and Carl G. Shields have opened a tire store at 20 E. Ohio avenue and will handle tires and tubes exclusively. Mr. Hall formerly resided in the vicinity of Lock and Homer, where he is well-known. For the past ten years he has been located in Akron and Newark where he has been actively engaged in different phases of the rubber tire industry. Mr. Shields formerly resided at Morgan Center but has been a resident of Mt. Vernon the past six years, working for the greater part of that time for the Mt. Vernon Foundry & Engineering Co. **************** PROPOSES HIGHWAY THROUGH MT. VERNON Union County Man's Plan Under Consideration Construction of a highway from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis, passing thru Mt. Vernon, has been proposed to the state highway department by Dallas Sullivan, state representative from Union county, and has been taken under consideration by Robert N. Waid, director of the department. Sullivan proposes that state route 68, starting at Union City, be extended from Richwood, Union county, thru Mt. Vernon and Steubenville to Pittsburgh. The route is now a state highway for the majority of the distance. As now proposed, the highway would enter the city over the Old Delaware road. ***************** GAMBIER RESIDENTS SURVIVED CYCLONE Mr. and Mrs. Holtz Went Thru Lorain Disaster Unharmed Mr. Albert Holtz of Gambier, who attended the state convention of the Ohio State Automobile association at Cedar Point as the delegate of the Knox County Auto club, since his return home has given a most interesting account of the tornado that laid Lorain in ruins last Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Holtz returned to Gambier Sunday evening after having passed thru an experince they will not soon forget. The following account is an excerpt from a conversation with Secretary Geo. A. Thompson of the Knox County Auto club. Following the close of the automobile convention, about 2 p.m. Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Holtz left Cedar Point driving to Lorain intending a brief visit with friends before leaving for home. They had not been long at their destination until the storm broke upon the city. "It lasted about a minute," said Mr. Holtz. "Did you ever hear air escaping from a compressed air tank? Well, it was just like that but multiplied many times. There was first a low moaning sound which rose rapidly in pitch, becoming more and more shrill and penetrating. "Timbers came flying down the stairway from the upstairs part of the house. Our host closed the door, while the women ran to the cellar. We men did what we could which wasn't much, to keep the house on its foundations. Later it was found part of the roof had been carried away. "We were just a few blocks from Erie and Broadway, where occurred the worst of the blow. I walked down and back. There was no excitement. Every one just seemed dazed. Those who were not in the wreckage were seeking or trying to help others who were. "When the blow was on, the trees and poles leaned far over on one side, almost breaking. Then, as far back the other way. Our car was standing in the street, at the curb. When I saw this, I turned my back and walked away saying to myself, 'There goes our car.' ""After it was over I went out and found the car unhurt save for a broken glass. "We had little difficulty getting out. Not as much as one might expect. The street was wide and the trees that fell in it left a space thru which we could drive. By driving on one street and another after some three hours we got out of Lorain. "On the way back to Cedar Point we met a man and inquired the way to Cedar Point. "Wiped off the map," he said. He proved to be mistaken. When we came back to Cedar Point the next morning we found the patch of the storm to have been midway between the automobile entrance and the hotel. Some seven or eight cottages were demolished. "I could easily talk for hours of the things we saw in Lorain. But even if I should I doubt if I could make you understand the immensity and the horror of it all." *************** Drives Auto Into Train Gerald Coe and Rachel Bishop Are Injured at Grade Crossing Here Christmas Eve Gerald Coe, of the Hedding community, and Miss Rachel Bishop, of Sparta, were injured when the automobile in which they were riding crashed into a freight train at the Meadville grade crossing of the New York Central railroad here shortly after 8 o'clock Christmas eve. Mr. Coe was injured about the chest, and Miss Bishop was cut about the knees by flying glass. They were attended by a local physician and taken to their homes. The car, a new Ford sedan, was almost demolished and was towed in by the M.& M. Auto Service truck. *************** FROM REPUBLICAN NEWS 35 Years Ago Friday, Dec. 16, 1898 Messrs. William M. Koons, Hugh Neal, B.E. Sapp and C.T. Ensminger are in Columbus this afternoon attending the hearing of the case of J.R. Tilton vs. Dr. W.A. France, which is the outgrowth of a deal in which the famous oil field of Howard township was involved. Mr. Ben Ames returned home at noon today from New York City after a week's absence. Mrs. Jacob Dietrick, the estimable wife of the superintendent of construction on the new school house suffered having her right arm broken about 4 o'clock this morning when the top of a folding bed fell down while she and Mr. Dietrick were asleep. More "Letters to Santa Claus": "Dear Santa Claus. I will tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a doll, a doll carriage, a doll dress, a pair of skates, a bob sled to take Elliott and Henry a ride, and three yards of ribbon for my doll dresses. FLORENCE PATTERSON." "Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a baby cab, a pair of leggings, and a bracelet, and some nuts and candy. And please don't forget my grandma and grandpa. ETHEL DUTT" "Dear Santa Claus: I'm 11 years old. I would like a story book and a drum. I would like a new red sled and some pencils and mittens, and a gun that will shoot. Your little boy, CURTIS B. DRAPER. P.S. and don't forget my teacher, Miss Bishop." ******************** 35 YEARS AGO Tuesday, April 4, 1899 Members of the Manhatton club have elected the following officers: president, James Schaeffer; vice president, Quincy Porter; treasurer, Hugh Johnson; secretary, Guy Lane; trustee, Will Masteller. In the spring election held yesterday William Dennis, R., defeated W.P. Hough, D. for marshal; John Worley, R., defeated R.M. Hess, D., for street commissioner; Chas. C. Iams, R., defeated James A. Kelley, D., for water work trustee; and Republicans elected four of the six councilmen. At the annual meeting last night St Paul's Episcopal parish elected the following vestrymen: Messrs. Ben Ames, A.C. Dickinson, L.G. Hunt, J.V.V. Elder, R.S. Hull, S.H. Peterman, J.S. Ringwalt, D. Quaid, D.B. Kirk, and C.A. Bope. A handsome brass cross for the altar of the church in memory of Julia Louise Peterman, deceased daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Peterman, was given to the church by relatives of little Julia. Miss Ruth Bogardu has returned to Wooster to resume her college work. **************** FLORIDA FEVER By Ada Bedell Wootton Carry me back to old Ohio, Back where the apples and the pears and peaches grow; Back where the lilac bush blooms in the spring time; And the brave little crocus comes peeping thru the snow. I'm weary of the palm trees, and long for a maple; I can't eat the guavas, what they're good for I don't know. The mango and alligator pear, how I hate 'em! And that "gilligihoochie" bird isn't it it with a crow. O take me home where there's less change, and changing. Where folks come to visit, and decide they want to stay. Down here, the oldest families are the sand flies and mosquitos, You meet a friend at sundown, and by dawn he's moved away. I like to feel established -- a sort of human fixture. My new-found friends, I love them, and wish that they could last; But they're changing -- like the real estate and sub-division values, And my heart longs for friendships deep-rooted in the past. ***************** MYSTERY BULLET ENDANGERS LIFE OF LEVIA WARD No Clues Found As To Identity of Cemetery Shooting MISSLE FIRED FROM HIGH POWERED GUN Gun Expert Believes It A Stray That Traveled Considerable Distance Mysteriously shot by a bullet from a high powered rifle while decorating graves of relatives in Mound View cemetery yesterday afternoon, Miss Levia Ward, daughter of Mr. C.C. Ward of Mechanic street, is in a serious condition at Mercy hospital today. Miss Ward had just placed flowers on the grave of her aunt, Elizabeth Pratt Collins, and had turned to walk to the grave of her step-mother, a short distance away, when, she told her father, she heard a report and almost simultaneously felt a blow in her left side. Miss Ward screamed and staggered. Her screams were heard by Mrs. Ella J. McFeely of N. Park street, who had visited graves of relatives in the cemetery and who was strolling about in the northwestern part of the grounds. Hurrying to Miss Ward's side, Mrs. McFeely anxiously inquired what was the trouble. "I just felt something break inside," Mrs. McFeely said Miss Ward replied. Mrs. McFeely suggested, she said, that it might be a heart attack, but that Miss Ward replied that it felt more like she had been shot. Mrs. McFeely helped Miss Ward to a seat on a stone curb around a lot in the vicinity and hastened to the cemetery office, at Miss Ward's request, to call a physician. DR. J.M. Pumphrey was summoned by telephone and Mrs. McFeely then searched around the office and neighborhood in the hope of finding some of the employees who could aid her in taking care of Miss Ward. Not finding anyone, she started back to where she had left Miss Ward only to meet her walking toward the cemetery office only a short distance away. Miss Ward told her, she said, that she had put her hand to her side and had found blood running out. Dr. Pumphrey arrived shortly after Mrs. McFeely had succeeded in getting Miss Ward to the office and took the injured woman in his automobile to his office where he made a preliminary examination. The seriousness of the wound was at once apparent and Dr. Pumphrey immediately took Miss Ward to Mercy hospital. Late yesterday evening an operation was performed and the bullet removed after it had been located thru the means of X-ray examinations. The bullet entered Miss Ward's left side, just below the lower rib, and, running downward and toward the front, lodged behind the pelvic bone of the right side. Examinations showed ______while the intestines had not been ________ctured, they had been badly damaged by the bullet in its course. (6 sentences torn away)...bullet, pointing out that they were rough and ragged, not clean cuts as would have been made by riflings in a barrel in good condition. Mr. Fred Coile, a bricklayer, was working on the chimney at the residences of Mr. A.L. Swank, 35 Mansfield avenue, just across the street from where Miss Ward was shot. He told officials he heard a scream and, looking up, saw a woman stooping over and hanging onto a tombstone. He then saw another woman run to her side, he said, and saw the two walk away together. Mr. Coile said he supposed the woman had been overcome with grief at the grave of a relative or had suffered a fainting spell, and when he saw that she had been given assistance, thought no more of the matter. He said he did not hear the sound of a gun. Mr. Swank, who was in the yard at his home at the time, also told officials he did not hear the report of a gun. Mrs. McFeely this morning said she had heard no sound such as a gun would have made. Supt. E.W. Breece and his employees were working in the eastern part of the cemetery yesterday. They said they had heard no reports and had seen no hunters around the cemetery all day. Mrs. McFeely fixed the time of the shooting at about 3 o'clock, estimating that an hour had passed after she left home at 2 o'clock to go to the cemetery. ****************