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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
The OFFICE OF
CO. RECORDER.
Sprang Into Being Early In
Last Century
KNOX HAS HAD NINETEEN
In Period of over century-Inter-
esting Facts Concerning Origin
and Development of Position
of Custodian of
Deeds

Inc following BRIEF history of the
Office of recorder has been furnished
The Banner by William A. Silcott:
The Pennsylvania law of 1895 was
adopted by the Ohio legislature for
the most part when provisions were
made establishing the Office of record
er.
From April 16, 1903 to February II,
1929, recorders were appointed by
home judges of courts for terms of
seven years. BY the provisions of the
new constitution of 1851, recorders
were given three-year terms and
elected, the terms commencing the
first Monday in January. This so
continued for forty years until 1890,
when the general assembly extended
the terms to September, thus adding
eight months extension to the time of
then recorders.
Likewise legislation was perfected
on behalf of auditors, clerks, commits
sioners and surveyors.
Next, by provision of the Nash Code
laws (Oct. 1902 of another assembly,
the terms of all county officers we're
reduced to two years. Municipal cleo
tions were changed from April an
nually to November of odd number Of
years, biennially.
The legislature also increased the
terms of all judges of courts and the
salary attachments were made quite
alluring. All officers are now paid
salaries instead Of fees-the fee bill
is not reduced for the payer-and all
in all satisfactory to the payee.
Those who have served as record
ers of Knox county follow.
Gilman Bryant-June 10, 1903 to
May l, 1916.
Alexander Elliott-May 1, 1916 to
May 2, 1922.
Henry B. Curtis-May 8, 1922 to
May 4, 1929.
John A. Colerick-May 8, 1929 to
October 20, 1929.
Hill Runyan-October Il, 1879 TO
October II, 1898.
David Montgomery-oct. 13, 1888,
to October %, 1S47.
Elijah Harrod-October 20, 1S47 to
Nov. 4, 1856
Cation c. Baugh-'Nov. 8, 1855 to
Dec. 81, 1859
Elijah Harrod-Jan. /, 1860 to Dec.
81, 1865.
Thomas X. Hess-Jan 1, 1865 to
Dec 81, 1871.
John Myers--Jan. /. 1872 to Jan. s,
1878.
Samuel Kunkel-Jan. Z. 1873 to
Jan. 5, 1884,
Geo, w. sanford'-Jan. 7, 1884 to
April 4, 1885,
Dwight E. sapp- April Z, 1883 to
Aug. 81, 1895.
Charles c. Jackson-Sept. 2, 1895
to Sept. 8, 1898.
William II. Smith-Sept. 5, 1898 to
Sept 5, 1904
Charles S, snow-sept., 1904 to
Sept, 1909.
Benjamin Parker Sept, 1909, 10
Sept, 1913.
Edgar c. Rush Sept, 1918, to
Sept, 1917
'Died in office.
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Forethouahs

People are learning that little
forethought often saves them big
expense. Here is an instance; E, w.
Archer, Caldwell, Ohio. writes; 81 do
not believe that our family has been
without Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy since we com
menced keeping house years ago
When we go on an extended visit we
take it with u.s." obtainable every
where.
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To the Public

81 have been using Chamberlain's
Tablets for indigestion for the past
six months, and it affords me plea
sure to say that have never used a
remedy that did me so much good
Mrs. G. e. Riley, Illion, N. Y. Cham
berlain's Tablets are obtainable ev-
erywhere.
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Mrs. f, A. Comstock of killbuck uu.
derwent an operation at the Mt Yer.
non hospital Wednesday.
Mrs. Nina Mcdonald left this morn.
Ing for Pittsburgh, Pa, where she
viii spend two weeks vacation with
friends.
Mr. and Mrs l.. G. Haas and chill
dren, Philip, Alice, Dorothea and Lud,
wig Of Scarsdale, N. Y, are the guests
OF Mrs. Alice C. Stamp OF West Sugar
street. Mrs, Haas and children viii
spend the summer in this city.
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I. j. i. i. r. i. 4 i. i. 4 + + 4
+ MONROE CENTER +

Mrs. Clifford Frost of Mt. Vernon
was the guest of her parents, M. j..
Wan and family, Wednesday.
w. A. Adams and family of Gam
bier attended church at Ebenezer
Sunday.
Frank Rinehart and sister of Buff
falo, N. Y, are visiting with their
cousins, Miss Gladys and Oren Rine-
hart.
Several from this place attended
Childrens services at Amity Sunday
evening.
G. d. Grubb and family were the
guests of E. S. Pealer and family Of
Happy Valley Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Johnson we're
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. w.
Johnson Of Mt. Vernon Wednesday.
A. w. Hoar is building silo.
George Gessling and Mr.. and Mrs.
Roll Gessling of Hedding Chapel were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Len Scott
Sunday.
Frank Johnson, Jr., of this place
and Mrs. Fred Hill of Morris Chapel
were in Mlllersburg Wednesday.
Charles and o. B. Clements visited
with their sister, Mrs. Frank Showers
of Fredericktown, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Scott spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Scott.
Chester Johnson and family, Fred
Hill and family of Morris Chapel
were the guests of Dec Dowds and
family Sunday.
Miss Helen Scott was the guest of
friends in Mt. Vernon Saturday even
ing and Sunday and attended Chill
dren's Day services.
]. w. Grubaugh and family Of Mt.
Vernon were the guests of ]. H.
Needs and family Sunday.
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DEATHS
+ + + y 4 i. + 4 4 X X + \
James M. Knox

James M. Knox
Word has been received here of the
death OF James M. Knox, following an
operation at Des Moines, la. The de-
ceased was a son of Captain James II,
and Harriet Miller Knox, who once
resided in Miller township, this coun-
ty. lie caves a wife and one son.
+ i. !. !. J. j. i. X + + !. 4 +
+ -nTHS +
+ + \ + X + !. \ !. + + X i
A daughter was born Monday to
Mr., and AIRS. g. r. Farmer of East
Vine street.
daughter was born Monday to
Mr. aud Mrs, Nicholas Duffman of
East Chestnut street.
A son was born Monday to Mr., and
Mrs. Otto Fleming of Locust street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30

Stomach Troubles and Constipation
81 will cheerfully say that Cham
berlain's Tablets are the most salts
factory remedy for stomach troubles
and constipation that / have sold In
thirty.four years. drug store service" "
writes S. FL Murphy, druggist, Wells
burg. N. Y, obtainable everywhere.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
STATE SENATOR

l am, in accordance with the estab-
lished rule OF rotation, a candidate
for the Democratic nomination in
17th-2Sth district for member of the
next general assembly of Ohio. take
this opportunity of respectfully solic-
iting the support of Democratic voters
CARL v. BEEBE,
Morrow County. Mt. Gllead, o.
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WILLIAM A. AsHBRooK.

John F. Kramer of Mansfield, Rich
land county, Ohio, hereby announces
10 the voters of this congressional
district that he is a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for congress-
man. Your consideration OF his can
didacy will be appreciated by him.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
TOE MASHED
BY A SHELL-NEIL WARD is
INJURED

A shell dropped on the left foot of
Neil Ward at the Cooper shops, where
he is employed, Tuesday afternoon
and mashed his great toe. The foot
was badly bruised and the physician
who dressed the injury found it nee
essary to remove the nail from the
toe.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
PLANNING MACHINE

Cuts Days Hand-Thumb Chopped
Clear to the Bone
While working with planning ma
chine at the c. & G. Cooper shops
Monday afternoon, Gale Day received
a bad cut on the back Of his left hand
The thumb was cut TO the bone, A
physician was called to dress the in
jury. Day lives on East Curtis street
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30

Mrs. Burton Schlesinger returned
Wednesday to her home in Columbus
after spending few days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Craig of
Howard street. Her mother accom-
panied her to Columbus and will
spend few days in that city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
CORONER

am candidate for the Democratic
nomination for coroner, subject to tho
decision of the August primary,
r. S. STOKES,
Doctor Of Drugless Therapeutics,
Mt Vernon
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
PRosecuTINe ATroRNeY

Please announce that am candi.
date for the Democratic nomination
for my second term as prosecuting at
torney
CHARLES l.. BERMONT.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30

Please announce that am candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for representative.
RUDOLPH l.. JONES.
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CLERK OF COURTS

Please announce that l am a can.
didate for the Democratic nomination
for my second term as clerk OF courts
GUY TAYLOR.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30

| would appreciate any support Civ.
en- my candidacy for the Democratic
nomination for recorder.
BURR H. LYTLE.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
SURVEYOR

Please announce that am candi.
date for the Democratic nomination
for surveyor.
CHARLES w. COLGIN.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
SHERIFF.

Please announce that | am a candi.
date for the Democratic nomination
for sheriff.
WALTER B. HOUSEHOLDER.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
REPRESENTATIVE

am candidate for the Democrat
ic nomination for representative.
JULIUS HBADINGTON.
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date for the Democratic nomination
for commissioner, -
GEORGE w. HAYES,
Harrison Township


GEORGE w. HAYES,
Harrison Township.
Please announce that | am a candi.
date for the Democratic nomination
for commissioner.
G. G.. BROWN.
Please announce that / am a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for commissioner.
REUBEN e. HORN,
Pleasant Township.
Please announce that am a candi.
date for the Democratic nomination
for commissioner.
ROBERT NEIDERHOUSE,
Union Township
Please announce that l am a candi.
date for the Democratic nomination
for commissioner,
GEORGE M. SHAFFER,
LlDerJy township,
Please announce that am candl
date for the Democratic nomination
for commissioner.
IL. G. THOMPSON,
Wayne Township.
Please announce that am a candi.
date for the Democratic nomination
for commissioner.
THOMAS d. KING,
Howard Township.
Please announce that am a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for commissioner.
JOHN RICE,
Jefferson Township.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
TREASURER

Please announce that | am candl.
date for the Democratic nomination
for treasurer.
CLIFTON G.. HUNT.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30

Please announce that | am a candl.
date for the Democratic nomination
for Treasurer.
ERNEST A. WORKMAN,
Berlin Township.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
RECORDER

Please announce that am a candi.
date for the Democratic nomination
for recorder
ROBERT COCHRAN.
Deputy Recorder.
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Political Announcements
Primaries, Tuesday, August 8, 1916

REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
Editor Banner:
Please announce my name as a can
didate for representative in congress
for the 18th district on the Democrat
ic ticket.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30

Please announce that | am a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for auditor.
CALVIN RAY LA FEVER.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

The State of Ohio, Knox County, So.
In the Probate Court.
Notice is hereby given that A. c.
Mills of Bladensburg, Ohio, has been
appointed and qualified Administrat-
er of the estate of Ophelia Mills, late
of Knox County, Ohio, deceased.
PHILIP L. WILKINS,
Probate Judge of Knox County, Ohio.
June 27, 1916 6-3O;7-7, las
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30

Mrs. 8. G.. Dowds and Miss Virgin
ia Dowds Of this city are the guests
of DR.. and Mrs. r. R. Black of West
Fourth street, Mansfield.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
AUDITOR

Please announce that am candl
date for the Democratic nomination
for auditor.
A., ID. RINEHART.
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STREAM & RIMER
N. M. HUNTSBERGER & co.

Fire, Life, Health and Accident, LA
biIity, Automobile, Plate Glass insur-
ance. Security bonds written. Real
Estate Sold. Money Loaned.
Room McDermott BIds., 1906 8. Main
Citizens phone Red
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
COMMISSIONER

Please announce that ! am candi
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
The Fire insurance Man
WILL j. "Doc" WELSH

If you own anything, have
II insured.
Citizens Phone 231 Red
16 e. Gambler Street. Mt. Vernon, o.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-30

Please announce that l am candi
date for the Democratic nomination
for commissioner.
Evening star., 1916-05-02
Silk Underwear. &1 OF
Regular So Values. .P A'0o

Petticoats of fine quality China silk, with
lace-trmmed ruffles
Envelope Chemise of fine China silk,
empire waists, finished with hemstitched
rut1es.
Envelope Chemise of good quality crepe
de chine lace-trimmed yokes back and front,
in flesh color only.
Corset Covers of Jap satin with or with
out sleeves; prettily trimmed with dainty
laCcS.
Evening star., 1916-05-02

consideration of which he was to give
protection and modification of an in
junction entered against them was the
statement made by P. A. Monteverde.
the only witness introduced by the
state at today's proceedings before the
state senate sitting as a court of i'm
peachment He also testified that he
paid the sum of 81 per cask of beer to
Tony Brignardello. who acted as an
agent for Judge Edgington. this ar
rangement lasting for five weeks. dur
ing which time the amount so paid av-
eraged $3.50 per week.
Monteverde said he paid half of the
$4,000 bribe and Coan paid half He
testified Judge Edgington had called
him to Edgington's home and told him
Coan had offered a bribe. Monteverde
then offered a similar sum-
Evening star., 1916-05-02
THIEVES INVADE HOMES;
STEAL JEWELS AND CASH
Mrs. Churchill Robbed of Property
Worth $65O1Another Loss
Placed at 1921.

While members Of the detective force
last night were endeavoring to get a
line on the robbers who blew open the
safe at the store of P. J. Chaconas,
Louisiana avenue and 9th street, re-
ports of two jewelry robberies commit
ted in apartment houses were received
at police headquarters.
One report was from Mrs. Churchill,
wife of Capt. Marlborough Churchill, at
the Woodward, and the other was from
Mendum Blumerberg of the Highlands
The former was robbed of jewelry val
ued at $3.50, check on the Andover
Bank of Andover, Mass. and $6 in cash,
while jewelry valued at 1920 and 81 in
cash were taken from the Blumerberg
apartment.
Questions an Intruder.
Mrs. Churchill was in her apartment
about s o'clock, she informed the po-
lice, when she detected a young white
man acting suspiciously. she thought.
and questioned him. His explanation
was satisfactory. she said. but shortly
after he departed she missed her jew
elry, cash and check.
Less than one hour after the Church
ills apartment was robbed some one
entered the apartment of Mr.. Blumer-
berg, where the door had been left I'M
locked. and helped himself to what
iewelry and money he was able to find.
There was no suspicious looking person
seen about the Highlands, SO far as the
police were able to learn, and no clue
was left upon which the officers were
a BILE to start an investigation.
Bold Attempt of Highwaymen.
Robert E. Streeterson, 916 1st street
southwest, last night told the police
that three unidentified white men made
a bold attempt to get his money. The
trio, he said. pursued him from Penn
sylvania avenue and 18th street north
west to 18th and E streets. halted him
and demanded his money.
Employees of the house of detention.
located at 18th and E streets, frighten-
ed the three men off. one Of them
dropping his cap and disappearing
bareheaded. Descriptions of the men
were furnished the police.
Other Thefts Reported.
Miss Hermine Koss. TOT 1st street
| northwest, reported the loss Of an opal
| and diamond ring valued at $50. The
| ring, she stated. was taken from her
| apartment Sunday.
The theft of two rings worth VIZ was
Evening star., 1916-05-02
ASKS $4,000 FOR ASSAULT.
Frank Fabrizio, for Infant, Sues Jo
seph Merando.

Damages of $4,000 are asked in a suit
filed by Jane NJ. Fabrizio. an infant. by
her father, Frank Fabrizio. against Jo-
seph Merando for injuries said to have
sustained as the result Of an alleged
assault.
1t is alleged that the defendant
struck the child at 18th and H streets
northwest September last. "blacken-
ing and disocloring her eyes. dtsfigur-
ing her face and breaking her eye
glasses" Attorneys John c. Foster, n
c. Turnage and S. G. Quinn appear for
the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1916-05-02

reported by Alice McQuade. 1898 11th
street northwest. taken from her house
during the past two weeks.
Abraham keyser. $40 Az street, re-
ported the loss OF $40 worth Of wearing
apparel from his show window. The
robbery was committed about 2 o'clock
this morning.
Martha Hill, 1241 goth street north
suit case containing a lot Of trinkets.
She valued the stolen property at S..
Evening star., 1916-05-02
Will Address Peace Society.

Miss Josephine c. Lock, who has
Travelled extensively in Japan. is an
nounced to speak at a meeting Of the
Women's Peace Society Saturday after
noon at 2:3o o'clock at the Raleigh
Hotel. The meeting was scheduled to
take place tomorrow afternoon. but was
postponed.
Evening star., 1916-05-02
Greek Prince to Visit Berlin.

BERLIN. May 2. by wireless to Say
Vile. n. Y.-Prlnce George of Greece
will leave Athens in a few days for
Berlin by way of Sofia. says a dispatch
from Athens to the Overseas News
Agency.
Evening star., 1916-05-02
ASSERTS HE GAVE $1,000
BRIBE TO MEMPHIS JUDGE
Brewery Agent Tells How He Paid
Jurist to Modify Injunction
and Protect Him.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, May That
Judge Jesse EdGington of Memphis re-
ceived 5000 from T. A Monteverde
and James Coan. agents for the Evans
vile Brewing Company at Memphis. in
Evening star., 1916-05-02

Colonial Designed
Basket Chair, in fumed
reed, with genuine Span
ea,h;an 1sh {fa5hsr $500
Evening star., 1916-05-02

Capt. Cheape was a member OF the
English polo teams which visited New
York in 1911 and 1913 in a futile en-
deavor to take back home the inter-
national polo trophy held by the Mead
owbrook Club. He also came to this
country in 1914 as one of Lord VIM
bourne's four which won the cup. The
victory of the Englishmen was due
largely to the remarkable skill and the
daring horsemanship of Capt Cheape.
A dispatch from London. December
81, 1915, said Capt. Cheape had been re-
ported wounded while fighting with tho
British Mediterranean force.
Lord Elcho is the eldest son of tho
Earl of Wemyss.
Evening star., 1916-05-02
POLO PLAYER IS MISSING.
Latest British Casualty List Contains
the Name of Can't. Cheape.

LONDON. May 2.-The latest cas-
ualty list includes among tho missing
Lord Elcho. who is supposed to have
been wounded. and Capt. Leslie st. c.
Cheape. well known as an international
polo player.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29
AUTOMOBILE MEN
Items of Interest About the Most Popular
and Useful Industry II the Day and
the People In 1t.

car, high grade and popular with
everybody who has used 1t.
~6A
The Lyon Brand tires are in great
demand. The Auto Tire Sales Com.
pany at 1346 Michigan avenue, Of
which T. 8. Shattuc is the manager.
never hear anything but words Of
praise for the Lyon Brand, Of which
they sell an immense number, both at
wholesale, to the trade and retail to
private individuals.
~
The Ralph Temple Automobile Com
pany, 1919 South Michigan avenue, ID
noted for its fair dealing, for its upto
date and popular machines and for ita
public spirit and enterprise.
8. Carl whistler, the popular secre
tary Of the Akron Tire & vulcanizine
Company. at 932 w. Jackson boule
ward. reports a steady demand and
increasing business for this great tire
company. The Mohawk Quality
tires, sold by this concern, have q
high reputation and have given great
and genuine satisfaction to all whU
have used them. They are open all
night. at t932 Jackson boulevard, and
guarantee quick service.
~A
Give us city.owned auto buses.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29

vertical plunger pump driven from
cam shaft.
The Model Is IL listed at $500.
The Model 16 at $4,000, I. o. b. Chi.
cago Heights, III.
The second annual Automobile
Derby will be held on the Chicago
Speedway June II. It will be follow.
ed by another meet on the oval on
Oct. IA. These dates were allowed
the Speedway Park Association by
Richard Kennerdell, chairman Of the
contest board Of the American Auto.
mobile Association, who met with rep.
resentatives Of every speedway in the
United States the day before the Vim.
cent Astor race was supposed to have
been run in Gotham.
While no date was assigned, Il is
known that Chicago will have another
date sandwiched between those as.
signed for the long distance events, It
having been decided by officials Of the
speedway to make the 10O.mile chal.
lenge race, SO successful last Aug. z,
nm annual affair.
President David b. Reid, Secretary
Frank Foster and Treasurer Christian
F. Weihe represented the Chicago
Speedway at the meeting. They were
elated to have been 50 successful in
securing June II for the first race,
that date being identical with the
date Of the opening meet.
Chicago will be the scene Of the
third speedway race Of the season,
the first being scheduled for New
York on May 10 and the second at
Indianapolis on May 30, the date
which the Aoosier track has held
since 1911. New York was assigned
Sept. 30 for its second meet and In.
dianapolis secured Sept. Is for its sec
ond. It 10 notable that Indianap.
oils is returning to q two date year
policy, which It abandoned in 1910
Minneapolis. the other member Of the
big four. will hold its second race on
July 4.
The Akron Tire 4 vulcanizine
Company Of 932- Jackson Boulevard
has branch at 1927 Sheridan Road
They are experts at repairing auto
mobile. motor truck and solid carriage
tires and vulcanizing in all its
branches. ~
Ralph Temple has great car In the
eight.cylinder Hollier. Il 10 q great