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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1920

Page

5

Motion for New Trial Asked by Subscribers in Knox County

In Knox county common pleas court, John Cunningham et al v Mt. Vernon Telephone Co sees a motion for new trial filed Monday alleging the judgment is not sustained and certain testimony should be heard. Also noted are probate filings including a first and final account by Frances Conard as executrix of W. Ray Conard for 4272 received and paid out, and various real estate transfers and estates activity across Knox county.

John Cunningham Mt. Vernon Telephone Co Common Pleas Court of Knoxematy Fan M. Aghbanen Minnie Hiller Alice F. Wilson Knox Provate Frances Conard W. Ray Conard Primp Johnson Common Pleas Court Knox County William M. Koons

Auto Turned Over On Newark Road Near City

Howard Blair and Esther Blair, son and daughter of Dr and Mrs Harry W Blair of South Gay Street, escaped serious injury when a Ford coupe they drove turned over on the Newark road south of the city Sunday afternoon. The car left the road, went over a small embankment, Howard had only a few bruises while Esther was cut about the hands by broken glass from the windshield.

Howard Blair Esther Blair Harry W. Blair Gay Street Newark Esther

Form Organization for Drive of the Salvation Army

The Salvation Army holds its second home service drive meeting Sunday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Elected officers are B. C. Evans chair, W F McCormick vice chair, William J. Grant secretary, L G Mayer second secretary, W P Walshymier treasurer, with J A Nelson joining as executive committee member. The drive begins Wednesday May 5 with countywide advertising to inform the public of the project.

Salvation Army Chamber of Commerce B. C. Evans W. EF. McCormick William J. Grant L. G. Mayer W. P. Walshymer J. A. Nelson

Liberty Township Meeting Tonight Draws Large Crowd

Liberty township agriculture clubs host an evening session at Liberty school with Miss Hulda Horst from Ohio State University outlining procedures for summer work. Her talk emphasizes methods for successful club operations and community engagement.

Liberty Township Agriculture Clubs Liberty School Hulda Horst Department of Boys and Girls’ Clubs Ohio State University

Mt Vernon Telephone Company Refused Petitions Saturday

In Knox County 1245 residents petitioned Mt Vernon Telephone to drop tolls between points. Officials refused and the Patrons Executive Committee plans to seek higher court action after May 1 if tolls are not abolished. Attorney Paul M Ashbrugh was instructed to proceed.

Mr. Vernon ‘Telephone Company Knnox County Mt. Vernon Telephone Company Telephone Patrons Telephone Company Patrons Paul M. Ashbrugh

Buckeye State Building & Loan Ad Promises 5 Percent Interest

Woney deposit with Buckeye State Building & Loan at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio earns 5 percent interest. Checks for interest mailed every six months. Emphasizes promptness and reliability with assets over 19.8 million invested in first mortgage home loans.

West Gay LT Columbus, Ohio Buckeye

Auto tags arrive here this morning

Two hundred automobile tags for passenger cars were received this morning by the Chamber of Commerce and are ready for distribution today. They had been delayed by transportation issues in Columbus, and many residents who had been waiting for a week can now pick them up at the office.

Chamber of Commerce Columbus

Truck by an Auto Severely Injures Garfield Snow

Garfield Snow, a plum broker and contractor, was struck by an automobile on North Main Street Saturday evening. He suffered a severe right hip injury and a dislocated left shoulder, was taken home for treatment, and remained bedbound Monday. The driver was named as Clements. Simple apparatus has been invented for testing sand for concrete without laboratory samples.

Garfield Snow North Main Street Snow East Hamtramck Street Clements

Miss Mary Seymour Called by Death

Miss Mary Seymour a lifelong resident of this city died at the family home on West Pleasant street after years of heart trouble. Born December 1838 she taught English and mathematics at the local high school and influenced many students. She leaves two sisters Mrs Florence Seymour and Miss S C Johnston Marion Ohio, with a large circle of friends. Funeral at the home Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev W E Hull of St Pauls Episcopal officiating. Burial at Mound View cemetery.

Minn Mary Bi Boyrour Molock West Pleasant Street Miss Seymour Thin City Misa Seymour Fovmal High School Florence Seymour West Plea Ant Street Mra S.C. Johnston Marion

Urging Ohio to Buy War Savings Stamps and Certificates

The U S treasury urges Ohio residents to buy War Savings stamps and $100 treasury certificates. Ohio must purchase over $1,000,000 worth in days to keep lead over New York. Certificates cost 83 now and rise after May 1, are tax exempt, and act as a six percent investment. They are cashable at banks or post offices and insured against fire or theft. Certificates available at any state post office.

United States Treasury Department Ohio Treasury Savings Ilger Tate New York State

Ballots Sent to Knox County Teachers for Retirement Board

Ballots issued to every Knox County teacher by the county superintendent for the two year term on the state teachers retirement board. Mark ballots and mail return to County Superintendent J C Marriott by May 3. A counting committee will be named to tally results locally.

Knox State Teachers’ Retirement Board J. C. Marriott Ballory

High School Closes for Funeral of Miss Seymour

The city board of education met to close the high school Wednesday afternoon during the funeral for Miss Mary E B Seymour, longtime Ineal high school teacher. The service is set for 2:00 PM Wednesday.

City Board of Education Supt. Zomer Mary EB. Seymour Ineal High School Seymour

County Office 1 Closed for Funeral

The Knox County surveyor office was closed Monday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock out of respect to the memory of John McCrory, who served as Knox County surveyor many years ago.

Knox County John McCrory

Health Board Schedules Regular Meeting at City Hall

The city board of health, changing from Thursday to Wednesday, will convene at 7 80 o'clock Wednesday evening at City Hall. The agenda includes substantial business and all members are urged to attend.

City Board of Health

Animals of Howe's Great London Circus Bath Time

The article details bathing routines at Howe's Great London Circus in Vernon on May 1. Superintendent Charles Rooney oversees washing nearly 200 cake soaps while Olly Azonia treats the animals with castile soap. Even vicious animals are bathed, cages scrubbed, and straw refreshed as keepers care for seals hippos and the baby hippo Gongo.

Howe Great London Circus Vernon Charles Rooney Olly Azonia Gongo

Infant Dies After Measles With Underbill Family

Five weeks old infant Everett Underbill of Harrison avenue died Sunday morning after several days of measles. Burial was held Monday afternoon at Amity cemetery. Banks to close at noon Tuesday for primary election.

Everett Everett Underbill Harrison Avenue Amity Cemetery

Bayer Aspirin Ad Promises Genuine Bayer Cross

An old advertisement touts genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross mark. It claims physicians have prescribed it for over eighteen years and lists multiple pains it treats with inexpensive 12 tablet tins and larger packages available.

Bayer Hayer

Weavertown Batters Lead League Averages in early season

The Banner reports unofficial batting leaders in major leagues. Chicago White Sox third baseman George Weaver tops the American League at .600 after three games with six hits in ten at bats. Babe Ruth of the Yankees opens poorly at .238 with five hits in 21 appearances. Brooklyn’s Hi Cott paces the National League at .667 in three games with four hits in six at bats. Cincinnati’s Roush batted .222 in five games, while Wheat of the Yankees teammate hits 10 in 19 in five games. Brainard of Columbus leads the American Association at .633 after 15 hits in 24 at bats over four games.

Chicago George Weaver Chicago White Sox Legue Weaver Babe” Ruth New York Walker Philadelphia Hicott Brooklyn Wheat Roush Cincinnati

Six games show him leading Southern Association batters

The player posted 14 hits in 26 at bats for a .633 average across six games. A note states the world's largest eel breeding farm is in Italy, with a centuries old industry carried on in a swamp.

Southern Association Italy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Common Pleas Charles MM. Wiltate 1. C. Bishop Willis Bishop Kile Pickering U. S. Army Alt Champion Pleasant Valley Cemetery Daisie E. Bartlett Mt. Vernon Hollding Co Curtis Tawls A. Dial Val Ban Wastn lens—Bank More West Side Public Square Home OF Safety and Service James Israel J. J. Herron H. 8. Workman Cashler W.E. Steffan Optometrist East Gambler Street Miss Esther Blair Drive OF the Salvation Army Liberty Township Woney State Building & Loan Co Mary Seymour Voile Ringwalt The J. S. Ringwalt Co Health Board C. Penn Weavertops Brainard Amrican Association Dan Els Birmingham Ider Ramgler Mt. Vernez Farmers’ Exchange Co Teeahes
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