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. *************** Mr. and Mrs. T.S. Pitkin received a cablegram Friday morning from Lueknow, India, announcing the birth of a daughter to their son, the Rev. Walter Gregg Pitkin, and wife. The little one has been christened Miriam. The Rev. Mr. Pitkin has been sick of climate fever and has been in a hospital for eight weeks. He was able to take some nourishment and was thought to be out of danger when last heard from by post. **************** A son was born Friday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lewis of Morgan Center. ************** A son was born to Carl Patrick and wife, May 30. ***************** Mr. and Mrs. Clinton N. Williams of S. Gay street are the parents of a son, born Monday. ***************** Rev. and Mrs. Chester Lewis, of near Marion, announce the birth of a daughter, Dorothy Helen. Mr. Lewis was one of our boys and began preaching last year. His work is on Bucyrus circuit and comprises the Methodist churches of Kirkpatrick, Monnette chapel and Lykens chapel. He is the son of Rev. C.L. Lewis, now of Pavonia. ****************** A daughter was born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Herron, south of Mt. Vernon. **************** A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hoy O. Simons of N. Gay street Saturday. *************** Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coe are the parents of a son, born Sunday night at the M.&S. sanitarium. *********** A son was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Clark of Ridgewood avenue. *********** A daughter was born Tuesday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Gearhart of Centerburg. ************* Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hess are the proud parents of a son, born Friday. *************** Word has been received here from the Rev. and Mrs. S.C. Dickinson of Eaton, Colo., that they are the happy parents of a son, Selden Curtis Dickinson, born Wednesday, Aug. 19. ************* Twin boys were born to Wm. Shepard and wife Wednesday, Nov. 11. Only one survives. ************ Born, Thursday morning, to Mr. and Mrs. Julius W. Headington of the Newark road, South Vernon, a daughter. ************ A son was born Wednesday afternoon to Hon. and Mrs. Lewis B. Houck of N. Main street. ************ A daughter was born Sunday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woolson of Newark, formerly of this city. *********** A son was born to Obe Frost and wife, Tuesday. *********** A son was born Tuesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Bricker of Pike township. ********** Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Williams of Cleveland are the parents of a 7-1/2 pound girl (Jean Regay), born Oct. 17. Mrs. Williams was formerly Miss Hazel Vail of Mt. Vernon. ********* Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bailey of Detroit, Mich., announce the birth of Lawrence Wilber Bailey, April 17, 1915. Mrs. Bailey was formerly Miss Margaret Wilber of Mt. Vernon, and is a daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. F.A. Wilber, D.D., now of Columbus. ********* Word has been received here of the birth of a daughter on Thursday, March 18, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. R. Ghent of Toledo. Mrs. Ghent is the daughter of Mr. George Smithhisler of Mt. Vernon. *********** Mr. and Mrs. Ora Owen of W. Vine street are the parents of an 8-1/2 pound son, born Tuesday night. ********** A daughter was born Thursday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Beam of Parkersburg, W. Va., former Mt. Vernon young people. *********** A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Philips of N. Sandusky street. *********** Harry Davis and wife are the happy parents of a baby girl, born Monday, April 19. *********** Born on Thursday last to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Zeig, a daughter. Mrs. Zeig will be remembered as Miss Florence Ely. *********** A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Denny of the Columbus road, South Vernon, Sunday evening. ************* A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Peugh of W. Vine street Wednesday afternoon at the Mt. Vernon hospital for the operation in order Caesar, after the great Roman emperor, since the child was brought into the world by the Caesarean operation, one rarely performed. This was the first instance that it has been performed in Mt. Vernon. Owing to placenta praevia, it was ncessary to remove Mrs. Peugh to the hospital for the operation in order to save the life of the mother and the child. The operation, which was performed by a noted Cleveland surgeon, assisted by several Mt. Vernon surgeons, lasted exactly 21 minutes. ***************** A son was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Weigenback of Cleveland at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Purdy of N. Jefferson street. ***************** A daughter was born Wednesday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clark of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. D.K. Bird, mother of Mrs. Clark, has been there for the past week. ************* Cards have been received here announcing the birth of a 7-3/4 pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strow of Cleveland on Friday, Oct. 8. Mrs. Strow was formerly Miss Kathleen Weaver of N. Gay street. ******************* A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Yearin of W. Vine street Monday morning. ****************** A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Glore of W. Vine street Wednesday night. ****************** A daughter, Ann Beverly Chase, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Beverly Chase, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5. The happy father is the son of Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Chase of Beverly, Sparta, Ohio. ****************** A nine-pound daughter was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Hoy O. Simons of N. Gay street. ***************** A son was born Sunday evening to Mr. and Mrs. John Coe of near Sparta. Mrs. Coe was formerly Miss Sara Larimore of this city. ***************** A son was born Friday night at the M. and S. sanitarium to Mr. and Mrs. G.B. McDermott of the Mansfield road. ****************** A son was born Thursday night to Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Stull of S. Jefferson street. ****************** A son was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Day at the M.&A. sanitarium. ****************** A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Peden of 3901 W. 32nd street, Cleveland, Sunday, Oct. 8. Mrs. Peden was formerly Miss Viola Freuse of Mt. Vernon. **************** A daughter was born Monday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Reeder. ***************** A son was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Ewalt of N. Sandusky street. **************** A daughter arrived at the home of Dale Jekins and wife last week. **************** Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cliff of N. Sandusky street are parents of a son, born Friday at the M. and A. sanitarium, Coshocton avenue. ***************** A son was born Thursday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hurps of South Vernon. **************** Word has been received here of the birth of a son on Sept. 15, to Mr. and Mrs. Martin S. Bowne of Grand Ledge, Mich. Mrs. Bowne, who was formerly Miss Bernice Bennett, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Bennett of this city. ***************** Good Christmas News Jelloway, O., Dec. 22 -- Mr. and Mrs. George Watson have received a message announcing the birth of a 9-pound daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Roher of Canton. A little early for a Christmas gift, but Grandpa Watson is happy. ******************* A son was born Sunday morning at the Mt. Vernon hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Glore. ******************* BOTH LEGS Crushed Beneath Wheels of Freight Train Butler Man May Die of the Injuries He Sustained Near Station in That Place Was En Route to Home of Wife's Parents to Spend the Day Surgeons Amputate Both Limbs --Condition Monday was Serious Orland Beemiller, aged about 24 years, fell beneath the wheels of a B. & O. freight train Sunday near the railway station at Butler. His legs were so badly crushed that one had to be amputated between the ankle and knee and the other above the knee. His condition Monday was regarded as serious, and he may not survive the shock. Beemiller resides at Butler and has a wife and one child. Mrs. Beemiller and the child went to Ankenytown Saturday evening to visit her parents. Mr. Beemiller decided to go there Sunday morning. Rather than wait for the passenger train he decided to ride on the fast freight that came thundering thru the village about 10 o'clock. As he attempted to swing himself onto the freight he slipped and was thrown. He alighted in such a manner that both of his lower limbs were caught by the wheels. He was otherwise injured, but these hurts were of a minor character. As soon as the unfortunate man's plight was discovered he was removed to his home where three surgeons were called. It was found impossible to save his legs and the amputations were made. Beemiller is a son of Simon Beemiller. ***************** The last will and testament of the late Frank V. Owen, signed Jan. 24, 1900, in the presence of Wm. E. Grant and Hugh Neal, together with a codicil signed March 20, 1914, and witnessed by R.L. Carr, Rose D. Bird and Rozetta Owen, was filed in probate court Monday morning. The testator provides for the payment of just debts of his estate and directs that a monument be erected at his grave. He bequeaths his law library and office furniture to his sons, Charles S. and Robert K. Owen. His diamond ring is given to his daughter Elizabeth and his gold watch and chain to his daughter Isabelle. The household goods, etc. are bequeathed to his wife, Bessie M. Owen, who, the will provides, is to have all the residue of the estate, both real and personal, for life. At her death or remarriage, the real estate is to be sold and the proceeds divided as follows: Elizabeth Owen, $2,500, Isabelle Owen, $2,500, the residue to be divided equally among the four children. He mentions that the bequests to his daughters are for the purpose of making their share equal with those of the sons in whose favor he carried $5,000 insurance. In the codicil he bequeathed his N. Main street residence property to his wife absolutely. The wife is named as executrix and she is given power to sell any portion of the estate that may be necessary for the maintenance of herself and daughters and the education of the latter. *************** Mr. Owen was united in marriage to Miss Bessie Johnson in 1894, which marriage stands in this community as a marked example of perfect connubial affection and happiness. Two children were born of this union, Elizabeth and Isabelle, who with their mother survive him. He is also survived by two sons by a former marriage, Charles and Robert. Mr. Owen was politically a Republican, altho party lines sat lightly upon him when questions of principle and fitness of men for officiate positions were involved. He served honorably, faithfully and with distinction as Knox county's representative in the Sixty-eighth general assembly of Ohio. He was a life-long and uncompromising enemy of the liquor traffic and much of his superb talent and energy was gratuitously bestowed in the suppression of the evils resulting therefrom. He was an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal church, this city, and was earnestly and vitally interested in spiritual matters and in questions affecting the future state. As a citizen Mr. Owen was public spirited, among the foremost in his advocacy and support of all measures looking to the elevation and betterment of the masses. As a neighbor and friend he was second to none, in his never failing thoughtfulness of those requiring his attention and assistance. As a husband and father, in his all-absorbing love of his wife and children and devotion to their interests, he was most worthy of emulation. Eight years ago he became associated with Mr. Robert L. Carr in the practice of law under the firm name of Owen & Carr, which partnership continued to the time of Mr. Owen's death. ****************** We returned to the city in time to take train for Jacksonville, Fla. After an all-night and day ride through Georgia, we arrived in Jacksonville about eight hours late. When at Macon, Ga., we were switched off of our direct route on account of a freight wreck somewhere on the line. Soon after my arrival here I found myself in the home of my friends, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gerrish (Helen Gordon) and was pleased to find Mr. Gerrish very much improved in health, as is also Mrs. Clara Gordon, who has been spending the winter here with her children, Mrs. Gerrish and Mr. Joseph Gordon. Since coming here, I have met Mrs. Whitford of Fredericktown, Mrs. C.D. Rinehart, wife of a prominent Jacksonville attorney, and Mrs. Joseph Gordon, formerly of Mt. Vernon. Saturday afternoon, Mr. E.W. Gerrish, father of Mr. Ralph Gerish, called with a fine turnout and took his son and myself a drive around the city. Sabbath morning accompanied Mrs. Gerrish to the Congregational church, which was recently finished and is considered one of the finest in the state. All of the pulpit furniture and the pews in the auditoriums are made of solid mahogany. A quartet furnished fine music, and I heard an excellent sermon by the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Sell, D.D. After church services we took dinner with Mr. E.W. Gerrish, and family. On Monday afternoon Mr. Gerrish again called to take us a drive over the city. The weather has been unusually cool for this section the past week, but is assuming the usual Florida conditions. Peach trees and roses are in bloom. We are feeding on luxuries that Ohio people are not permitted to enjoy only as they are shipped in. Very truly yours, Rollin C. Mitchell **************** YOUTH Cut About the Head When Windshield Was Shattered Clutter Automobile Collides With Bridge Support South of Town and Considerably Damaged Reed Clutter, the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay R. Clutter of N. Division street, sustained severe lacerations and a severe bruise Saturday afternoon when the Clutter automobile ran into the Dry creek bridge in South Vernon. Mr. Clutter was driving the machine. He attempted to pass a buggy in the bridge and guided too close to the edge. One of the front wheels slipped off of the bridge floor, bringing the machine up against the iron supports. Reed, who was on the front seat with his father, was thrown against the glass windshield when the machine was brought to a sudden stop. The glass was shattered and several of the pieces struck the lad in the face. He sustained a cut across the bridge of his nose, a bruise on the back of his head and scalp wound. Mrs. Clutter and daughter, who occupied the rear seat, were shaken up, but escaped injury. The front of the auto, which is a comparatively new one, was badly damaged, but the machine was not put out of running condition. *************** EASTER Marked By Pleasant Weather Despite Predictions Church Services Were Largely Attended And Sunday-Schools Had Record-Breaking Attendance Altho his predictions lately have been quite correct and reliable, the weather man happily missed it when he announced that there would be rain and snow in this locality Sunday. The day was very fair and the sun warmed things up nicely early in the day. As a result the Easter parade to and from the various churches of the city was large. There were splendid audiences at all of the regular and special services, and the Easter programs prepared by the choirs were greatly enjoyed, as were also the sermons, the topics of which were all appropriate to the day. There was a large turnout also at all of the Sunday-School sessions. At the Gay St. M.E. school the attendance was 831, the largest in the history of the school, and the collection, which go to mission, amounted to nearly $200. ************* Mrs. Elizabeth Odbert McKinley, wife of Mr. William H. McKinley of Ambridge, Pa., died Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Mt. Vernon hospital, following a surgical operation. Mrs. McKinley was a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F.C. Larimore, and was born in this city May 28, 1877. She was a graduate of the Mt. Vernon public schools and of the Detroit Conservatory of Music. On Nov. 15, 1899, she was united in marriage with Mr. McKinley, who with two children, Frances, aged 11 years, and William jr., aged 6 years, survive. Mrs. McKinley is also survived by her parents and one sister, Mrs. Harriet Thompson Dickey of Cleveland, O. Early in life, Mrs. McKinley became a member of the First Baptist church of Mt. Vernon, and was quite prominent in church work here, especially in the Sunday-school, where she was pianist for a long time, and in the B.Y.P.U. At the time she became seriously ill she was pianist in the United Presbyterian church at Ambridge, where she was also very active in the Harmony Music club and the Woman's club of that place. The funeral will be held Friday at 3 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. H.H. Hurley of the First Baptist church at the home of the bereaved parents at 206 N. Main street. Interment will be made in Mound View cemetery. ****************** "STORK" KNOWS ERNEST Dr. W.W. Phillips of Centerburg Identifies Prisoner of Jail Dr. W.W. Phillips and Mr. V.E. Brokaw, cashier of the First National bank of Centerburg were in town Thursday morning. Both saw Jones in his cell. Dr. Phillips was the stork when Jones was born and he recognized him readily by his eyes. Dr. Phillips settled the estate of Jone's grandfather, the late Jesse Green, and paid Ernest his share by check sent to Des Moines, Ia., some time ago. "Did you get your money?" inquired the physician. The prisoner smiled, but didn't say a word. **************** Mrs. Emma Curtis, wife of Mr. Rollin C. Curtis, died at an early hour Thursday morning in Washington, D.C., where with her daughter, Miss Jane, she had spent the past winter with her son, Mr. Frank Curtis, chief clerk of the navy department. Mrs. Curtis became ill about ten days ago, suffering from bowel trouble. The heart was also somewhat involved, but until Wednesday afternoon her condition was not regarded as serious. She then became very weak and a message was sent to Mr. Curtis in this city. Thursday morning, before the husband had had time to depart for the East, the message stating that Mrs. Curtis was dead was received. Mrs. Curtis, whose maiden name was Sanford, was born and reared in Keokuk, Ia., and was united in marriage there with Mr. Curtis. Since her marriage she had resided in Mt. Vernon, but had spent the past several winters in Washington. For a number of years, Mrs. Curtis, who was a woman of rare attainment and education, conducted a private school at her home in Mt. Vernon. For many years she was organist at St. Paul's Episcopal church, of which she was a member. The husband and two children survive. One son, Mr. Charles B. Curtis, died several years ago. The remains will reach Mt. Vernon Friday morning. The funeral will be held Saturday, but the hour of the services has not been set. ******************* Kittie M. Gessling has commenced suit in common pleas court against Charles B. Gessling, asking for divorce, alimony and custody of their two children, Blair, aged 11, and Bertha, aged 9. The parties were married March 6, 1902. Mrs. Gessling charges that the defendant has been wilfully absent from her for more than three years without just excuse, and that he has been guilty of gross neglect. W.M. Koons for the plaintiff. ******************* Miss Teresa Marie Tighe, daughter of Mrs. Agnes Tighe, died at 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at her home at 600 E. Front street, after a short illness of sugar diabetes. Miss Tighes was born in this city May 2, 1892, and graduated from St. Vincent De Paul's high school with the class of 1911. She is survived by her mother, one brother, Mr. Vincent Tighe, and two sisters, Anna and Helen Tighe. The deceased had not been in robust health for some time, but until last Sunday morning her condition had not been such as to cause any alarm. That morning she went to her mother's room and complained that she was not feeling well. She was placed in her mother's bed and within a few moments she lapsed into unconsciousness. In which condition she remained practically all the while until death ensued. Being the oldest of the children when her father, the late Mr. Chas. M. Tighe died 16 years ago, Teresa was of great assistance to her mother keeping the little family together. Altho always delicate in strength she did her full part and was very devoted in her mother, brother and sisters, giving them all her time that was not required in her church and school life. ******************* Little Gwendolyn Singrey, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F.L. Singrey of E. Chestnut street, was saved from drowning in the Lakeholm run Monday afternoon by the bravery and prompt action of her mother. Dr. and Mrs. Singrey and daughter were fishing in the run. Dr. Singrey was some distance down stream when Gwendolyn ventured too near the edge and fell into the water. Mrs. Singrey, without an instant of hesitation, jumped in after her daughter. The water was waist deep and rather swift, and Mrs. Singrey had some trouble keeping her feet, but she managed to grab her daughter's hair just as the child was being carried beyond her reach. Mrs. Singrey then carried her daughter to safety. Neither Mrs. Singrey nor her daughter suffered any ill effect from their plunge in the chilly water. ********************* NOTE -- This ends the clippings in Grandma's very thick scrapbook. But it's not all the clippings she had. I've been "loaned" by my mother an old red cardboard briefcase(?) filled with other clippings. This briefcase has clippings that both my grandmother and mother cut out of the local papers. I've divided them into several categories: weddings, anniversaries, obits. Most of them seem to be from the 1930s-1940s. There may be some older ones tucked away in the box. I'm not really sure what I have. I will include the dates when possible, but most have no dates on them. I'll start sending these clippings out shortly. I hope you have enjoyed them so far. I'll probably send these next ones in the subject line as "Local Clippings". *********************