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. John C. Coe and baby Margaret visited Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Walker and other relatives in Mt. Vernon over Christmas. ******************* Miss Zellah Endly of Cleveland is spending the day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Potter Sockman, W. High street. ********************** Mrs. J.T. Friel went to Columbus Wednesday noon, called there by the death of her 2-months-old grandson, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Bratton of that city. The child died Wednesday morning of pneumonia. Mr. Friel and daughter, Mrs. Wm. Zorn, will attend the funeral, which occurs in Columbus Thursday at 2:30 p.m. ***************** Mr. and Mrs. Harold Chase left Monday evening for their home in Washington, D.C., after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Chase of near Sparta. ***************** Master Robert Greer, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Greer of E. Gambier street, is ill of diphtheria. The case developed Wednesday. Since there are no other cases in town the source of the disease is unknown. The little fellow does not attend school. His throat was badly congested Wednesday evening and he spent a restless night Thursday. There was some improvement. The home has been quarantined. ***************** A handsome rustic monument has been erected for the family of Mr. C.L.V. Mercer, in Mound View cemetery, by Geo. P. Morgan & Co., Mt. Vernon, Ohio. ***************** Mrs. Ethel Chase Keith of Washington, D.C., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Chase of Sparta. **************** Mrs. Clara Gordon of W. Sugar street, who was called from Florida about two weeks ago to Bristolville, Ohio, is still in that place. Her trip north at this time was due to a message announcing the critical illness of her brother, who died the day before she arrived at Bristolville. Mrs. Gordon does not expect to return to Jacksonville, as Mr. and Mrs. Gerrish have given up their home there on account of Mr. Gerrish's failing health and will go to Texas or Arizona in hopes that his condition will be improved. ***************** Mrs. Blanch Clark, wife of Mr. Stewart E. Clark of 305 E. Water street, died at 4:30 o'clock Friday afternoon of cancer, after a six-years' illness. Mrs. Clark, who was 39 years of age, is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Nora, and her mother, Mrs. Jennie Bouten. Funeral services at the home Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, and burial in the Green Valley cemetery. *************** Sparta, O., May 3 -- The Sparta high school commencement will occur Tuesday, May 19. The class address will be delivered by Prof. F.S. Fox of the Columbus school of oratory. The graduates will be Coral Downing, Mary Harris, Paul Holland, Howard Hulse, Harold Haycook, Belle Melick, Gerald Melick, Donald Mitchell. *************** Jelloway, April 14 -- (Special) Mr. Truman Mix, for 40 years Jelloway's "village blacksmith," died at his home here yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Mr. Mix contracted pneumonia last Thursday, and this attack resulted in his death. He was 62 years of age, and is survived by his wife and five children. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home, and burial in the Jelloway cemetery. ************* Mrs. Bertha Payne and Mrs. Copeland, her mother, are still on the sick list, altho slightly improved. *************** Mrs. W.F. Swingle of Mt. Vernon spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Body, of the Avalon. -- Newark American-Tribune ******************** Mrs. Malinda Walker, wife of Mr. J.J. Walker, died Saturday morning at her home, 809 W. Gambier street after a six-years' illness of paralysis. Mrs. Walker, who was 58 years of age, is survived by her husband and four children, Mrs. Anna B. Tate, Mrs. Leon Hammond, Mrs. Elizabeth Simmons and Floyd Walker. Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at the A.M.E. church, and burial in Mound View cemetery. ******************* The last will of the late B.F. Keith, theatrical magnate, was filed for probate at Dedham, Mass., Friday. He makes numerous small bequests to charitable institutions and gives sums ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to cousins and other relatives. Many of his employees were also nicely remembered. The widow, formerly Ethel Bird Chase of Mt. Vernon, gets $500,000. The residue of the estate is left to testate's son, who is made sole executor. ******************* Mr. Harry Swetland of Mt. Vernon, in company with his two daughters, has been on the high seas of late, on another trip abroad. He dropped a card to the Register from Gibralter. They at that date, late in February, were having May-like weather, fair sea, news by wireless with some 1,600 aboard the vessel. They were making their way toward Athens. -- Mt. Gilead Register ****************** Butler, O., April 24 -- Ora Beemiller, who lost both of his legs beneath the wheels of a freight train two weeeks ago, is getting along nicely. An auto chair has been purchased for the unfortunate man, and he expects to resume the management of his blacksmith shop within a short time. ******************* Mrs. Winifred Frost and daughter, Doris Millicent, are visiting at the home of Mrs. C.B. Vail on W. Chestnut street. ********************** Centerburg, May 13 -- (Special) The two-week-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Whitt, who died Monday evening, was buried this morning. *************** John Mahla was severely hurt Friday morning while assisting in dismantling the old Brassuer glass factory in Fairview addition. A scanting fell and struck him and a nail that protruded from the wood caught his nose, tearing the flesh and ripping his upper lip wide open. Dr. S.E. Deeley attended him. *************** Word from the Owen home at 2:30 Monday afternoon stated that Mr. Owen's death seemed to be a question of only a few hours. Very grave complications developed Monday morning. He realizes his condition and shortly after the noon hour Monday said to those about his bedside that he believed that his time to go was drawing near. **************** Mrs. McFarland of Columbus, formerly Miss Margaret Krebs of this city, returned home Sunday evening after a visit of several days with Mrs. Joseph Ferguson. Mr. McFarland drove here from Columbus Sunday, and spent the day. ****************** Mr. and Mrs. Frank Diehl, Fred Diehl, wife and son Charles and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huff and son of Fredericktown were the guests of James Burson and family Sunday. *************** Mr. Edward L. Berbower, formerly of Mt. Vernon , has been made manager of the Boston shoe store at Toledo. Mr. Berbower has been employed in this store for several years and his advancement came as a reward of merit. ***************** Mrs. Carroll Fulmer and little daughter, Leone, spent several days last week with her mother, Mrs. Ellen Kirkpatrick, and attended the commencement exercises. Her daughter, Miss Esther, is a member of the Loudonville graduating class this year. *********** Mr. John Leslie Barrick of Johnstown and Miss Gladys Dale Marshall of Centerburg were married Thursday afternoon by the Rev. E.D. Barnett at his residence, 306 N. Main street. ***************** Dufay Armentrout Bucher, laborer, Mt. Vernon, and Alice Marguerite Bell, Liberty. The Rev. W.A. Clemmer. ****************** Owen-Richardson Mr. Ora Arthur Owen of Piqua, O., and Miss Lenora M. Richardson were united in marriage at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. J.A. Long, E. Vine street. They will reside in Mt. Vernon. *************** Sheridan S. Grant, farmer, and Inez A. Proper, both of Mt. Vernon. The Rev. O.E. Ford. *************** Lott-Frazier Mr. Lou Ivan Lott of Sunbury and Miss Merna Frazier of Centerburg were married Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of the Rev. J.A. Long. Mr. and Mrs. Lott will make their home near Sunbury. ************** William Guy Moreland, Milford, teacher, and Anna Viola Hartupee, Centerburg. *************** Married in Niles Mr. George B. McDermott and Miss Carita L. Buxton, both of Mt. Vernon, were united in marriage Wednesday at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E.D. Barnett of Niles, O., formerly of Mt. Vernon. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Buxton. Mr. and Mrs. McDermott will make their home near Mt. Vernon. ***************** Brown-Bell Mr. Harry L. Brown, a promising young farmer of Liberty township, and Miss Julia Genevieve Bell, a successful school teacher of the same township, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bell, were united in marriage on Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock by the Rev. S.T. Allen. *************** Darwin W. Hoovler, Monroe, farmer, and Hazel Marie Davis, Mt. Vernon. The Rev. J.A. Long. ***************** Areford-Eggleston Mr. Earl Scoval Areford and Miss Margaret Eggleston were married Thursday, Dec. 31, 1914, at the Presbyterian manse, by the Rev. W.A. Clemmer. Mr. and Mrs. Areford will be at home in Uniontown, Pa., after Jan. 10. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Olive Eggleston of this city. **************** Double Wedding The Rev. J.A. Long performed a double wedding ceremony at his home on E. Vine street Monday evening at 7 o'clock. The principals were Mr. Everett E. Bates and Miss Ida B. VanRipper and Mr. William J. Griffin and Miss Bertha Gunkle. Mr. and Mrs. Bates will reside at 202 1/2 W. Vine street, and Mr. and Mrs. Griffin will reside, for the present, with the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gunkle of South Vernon. ************ White-Allentt Mr. Charles L. White and Miss Marguerite Allen were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Banner M. Allen of E. High street. The Rev. E.E. Whittaker, D.D., pastor of the Gay St. M.E. church, officiated. The wedding was witnessed by 22 relativees and close friends of the bride and groom. Before the wedding Miss Ruby Huntsberger sang "At Dawning" (Cadman) and "O Perfect Love," with Miss Nola Barnard at the piano. As the bride and groom entered the parlor, Miss Barnard played Lohengrin's "Bridal March. Following the ceremony an elegant three-course supper was served. The bride's table was decorated with a centerpiece of violets and Killarney roses. Mr. and Mrs. White departed Wednesday evening for a short wedding trip, after which they will be at home at 306 N. Main street. *************** Greer-Vail A quiet wedding was solemnized Thurday at 4 p.m. at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Eliza Vail, 901 W. Chestnut street, when Miss Mary E. Vail and Mr. James A. Greer of Danville were united in marriage. The Rev. Anna R. Sheldon of Sparta, a life-long friend of the bride, officiated. Those present were Mr. Clinton Vail, brother of the bride, Mrs. Clinton Vail, Master Fred Vail, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Vail and daughter Winona, Miss Winona Greer, sister of the groom, Mr. Milton Reeder, Miss Florence Jones and Miss Ruth Vail. An elegant buffet luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. Greer received many beautiful and useful gifts. They will reside for the present with the bride's mother. *************** Wedding Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Plimpton Chase announce the marriage of their daughter, Ethel Bird, to Dr. George DeWolfe Kirkpatrick, on Saturday, June 19, at Beverly, Sparta, Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick will be at home after October 1, at 2339 Massachusetts avenue, Washington, D.C. ******************* Ward-Patterson A quiet home wedding was solemnized at high noon Wednesday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Patterson of E. High street, when their daughter, Miss Mary, became the bride of Mr. Harry Ward, also of Mt. Vernon. The ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. W.A. Clemmer, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, was witnessed by members of the two families. An elaborate wedding dinner followed. Immediately after which Mr. and Mrs. Ward went to their home, "Griggsby" farm, about four miles south of Mt. Vernon. *************** Mr. David Wallace Yerian of Garrett, Ind., and Miss Helen Mildred Sharpnack of W. Vine street, this city, were married Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. J.A. Long, at his residence, E. Vine street, and will reside in Pataskala. ************* Wm. R. Stull, clerk, Millwood, and Mary L. Blair, Mt. Vernon. The Rev. J.A. Long. ************* Honeymoon in Michigan Dr. and Mrs. Homer A. Salt, who were united in marriage Saturday in the study of the officiating minister, the Rev. W.A. Clemmer, have gone on a two-weeks' trip to northern Michigan. Mrs. Salt is a daughter of Mrs. J.W. Sigler of E. Vine street, and has been teaching school here since her graduation from the high school. They will reside in Columbus, where the groom is a veterinary surgeon. **************** Grimwood-Hagaman Mr. Ray Grimwood of Akron, formerly of this city, and Miss Ethel V. Hagaman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Royal Hagaman, were united in marriage by the Rev. E.E. Whittaker, D.D. The ceremony, which occurred Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, was performed at the Gay St. M.E. parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Grimwood will reside in Akron, where Mr. Grimwood is employed. *************** Mt. Gilead, O., June 19 -- A marriage license was issued here to Dr. George Kirkpatrick of Washington and Mrs. Ethel Keith, widow of the late B.F. Keith, the theater magnate. The bride has been making her home in Morrow county with her father, P.B. Chase, at his country place near Mt. Gilead (Sparta). ****************