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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
6
A report identifies the victim of a recent auto crash as the son of a nobleman and states he possessed a large fortune. Authorities describe the inheritance as substantial and the family as prominent in local society.
Dayton and Columbus papers relate a tale that J. B. Borders, a Columbus man killed in the Broad Street and Alumetewk crash, was the son of Lord Breckenridge, a wealthy retired English army officer. The story, via AM Heck, claims Borders fled homeland at 20, found relatives in Bardstown, Kentucky, and later prospered in the United States with an estate said to be worth 50 000 dollars.
Mrs Andrew Mo Buckeye City widow of honorable man and long parishioner dies after lengthy illness at age 74. Survived by her husband two daughters and several relatives. Funeral Sunday at 10 am with service at the cometary chapel.
The remains of Joseph B Borders and his wife and late daughter, victims of a Columbus auto crash Tuesday night, arrived by 2 03 train Friday afternoon and were taken to Mound View cemetery for interment. Eighteen Humbolt Lodge members acted as pallbearers, while curious bystanders gathered at the station and three hearses conveyed the remains to the cemetery.
Knox County Soldiers picasc program set for Riverside Park Mt Vernon on Thursday August 21 with morning registration and a 1 pm business meeting, dinner at noon, camp fire at 1 pm, songs by America Quartette, prayers by Rev John Cooper and Rev L W Mulhane, and a 2:30 pm City League baseball game. Public invited to bring baskets and join the old boys for a day of reminiscences and fellowship.
Byron Lilly testified before Squire George Harter Priday morning charging Ben Shurr with assault and battery A warrant was issued for Shurr Lilly and Shure sat in the public square Thursday evening when Shurr reached for a book Lilly refused and Shurr struck Lilly on the head with his cane causing belt brimsh injuries Shurr was arraigned before Harter and fined ten dollars and costs in county jail
A Thursday evening scene at Lawler drug store features an audibly puzzled crowd as a man called Kit and the Buggy confronts local patrons. Witnesses describe a strange exchange about “Kit and the Huggy” and a confusing, public incident linked to the store area.
Albany Aug 15 Mrs William Sulzer key figure in the impeachment of Governor Sulzer facing questions over alleged use of campaign checks. Reports say she confessed taking funds while the governor faces impeachment by the assembly and possible trial in the senate or state court of errors and appeals within sixty days. Only eight governors have faced impeachment previously.
Columbia Ohio August 16 Charters of 450 corporations may be canceled for failure to pay the Willits law franchise tax. They were certified to the attorney general as delinquent and sent back with the cortier ion of William F McNatmarn Will tax clerk. They will be sent to the secretary of state with recommendation that charters be canceled or revoke certificates to do business in this state for non Ohio corporations. Most are corporations that have ceased operations and have only nominal existence.
Secretary of State Graves will hear petitions on the workmen's compensation Kilpatrick and Warnes laws to verify genuine signatures. Attorney General Hogan and Olio Equity association counsel agreed on the terms. Hearing scheduled for Thursday Aug 21 at 9 o'clock and will focus on signatures and affidavits, not technicalities.
Nearly a thousand sharpshooters from across the United States and abroad gather at Camp Perry Ohio for the largest shooting tournament yet held. The event runs to September 9 with national and international matches in life, pistol and rifle, featuring prizes up to $50,000 and world championship contests at 200 metres using the tree rise method.
Social column details two Mansfield entertained events on Thursday including Mrs W Critchfeld hosting two auction tables for Mrs M Douglass and Mrs Roy Routshaw. Robert Cunningham hosted a Bexley Farm picnic near Gambier with 35 attendees across four generations, listing many relatives and friends from Canada Cleveland Gambier Danville and Chicago. The Mitchell family held their annual reunion at Migwatha Park Mt Vernon on Thursday with 110 present.
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