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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
2
Opie Read lectures Saturday night about sweatshop conditions, praising moral themes and warning against exploitation. Dr C E Barker spoke on industry ethics while Montague Light Opera warned about social harms, drawing a large audience with varied performances and reflections on labor and humanity.
Firefighters battled a grease fire at a Oakland restaurant Sunday night. The blaze started in the kitchen, damaged a broad area of the dining room before being extinguished. No injuries reported.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Thendaininn Hitehis died in a dry evening at Vernon. Born early Friday morning the infant was laid to rest with funeral Monday morning at Hedin Chapel where burial was made.
Fragmented court record shows Owen vs Hildreth with sale of farm machinery and tools and a will dispute. Case submitted with arguments heard, advisory verdict expected soon. Inventory valued at 2200.50 and guardian accounts reflect receipts and expenses.
A fragmentary report describes the porpoise fishery once common along the Atlantic coast. It notes long established practices from Nova Scotia to Maryland, where porpoises are netted nearshore, dragged ashore, and yield valued at about twenty dollars per barrel. The piece mentions the rarity and historical interest of the industry and its coastal locations.
Report outlines a 1 percent levy on war profits and an income tax base with temporary surcharges. It discusses impacts on consumers, producers, and governments, noting potential effects on belligerent nations and the need for fair, proportionate taxation. The plan explores source-based collection, corporate taxation, and public interest concerns.
A mummy figure is described in a disturbingly incoherent affidavit as arguing with relatives, leading to an arrest and an investigation by Chief Parker. The report notes arraignment planned for May or Mitchell Ghee Parker and references ongoing abuse accusations within the family.
Clerk Taylor and deputy Walter Burris begin their second term following praise from an examiner. The report notes the office is well run with all books in excellent shape and efficient operations. Taylor was sworn in by Attny Charles L. Torment, and Burris takes the deputy role. The clerk’s bond of $16,000 is on file with principal Taylor and associates named.
In Herndon on Sunday a man named William Adatie became involved in a street clash described as scrappy. Police say he was struck with a weapon and later treated at the scene before being detained and charged with intoxication after a mayoral approach and officer intervention.
In a traveler’s account the largest venomous spider Melis wyxate is described with bold coloring and red stripes. A female weighed one pound four ounces during an expedition, while early writers note spilt wealth of fishes and cotton fabrics. The excerpt traces papyrus, papyrus rolls, and the origin of the word volume from Latin volvere, with rolls kept in wooden boxes.
A wartime bulletin details fruit preservation methods for apples quinces and related produce. It outlines hot water canning and air packed methods with sugar syrup and cooling steps, and notes the commission will mail free canning manuals to readers sending postage to 210 Maryland Ave Washington DC. The effort ties to war product conservation valued at 350 million dollars.
Mt Vernon defeated Utica 7 to 6 in 12 innings as Norplek and Pah pitched well for Mt Vernon while Utica fought back to tie late. The game featured team harmony and strong hitting from neither side, with the decisive runs coming late as Mt Vernon pulled ahead.
A series of class and family reunions span Knox county in August including Graham school ex pupils in Pleasant township on Aug 8 at the Graham school grounds and Gardner Carson families at Riverside Park Mt Vernon on Aug 8. Descent groups of H H Robertson hold Aug 9 at Lyon's Lake. Doup Workman and Phil lina families host gatherings Aug 11 and 23 respectively with baskets and music. A Mt Zion church picnic is Aug 18 at Harris Grove Bladensburg. The Yuh descendants of George Jackson Hobbs gather Aug 1 near Mt Vernon and Mt Liberty. Moody reunion slated Aug 16 near Centerbury.
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