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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1917

Page

3

Examination of Men Speeds Up Second Day

The second day of examinations proceeds rapidly with 50 men scheduled, 43 passing or exempt, 14 rejected, and 29 granted exemptions. Several named individuals seek exemption or allege ineligibility due to dependents or legal restrictions, while a few cases are suspended or disqualified as results finalize.

Luni Withougn Drs Cor Conard BP. Dowds Ray K. Wolfe Washington Lawrence Sperry Jamin Harrison Cers Enok County Sperry Galleppo Pacarello Jean Alien Tekken Pit Biarret Noward J. Gilmore Earl B. George Walter 8. Dudgeon Harry Ridenour Thomas D. Charles Blair Clendon’ S Mann Brook Mix Paul J Dease W. Sallabury Frank Midler Clyde Piney Ekdon K. Gitlin Ludlow En Tle William Baler Prederickt J. Hale Paul Kinen Clarence TD. Kinnard Walter Dudley James J. Kremple Archig Cochran Orle Robison John T. Blabaush Harold Spangler Harry A. Willams

SPARTA Residents Visit Kin and Local Fatal Toll

James Harmon and family of Cleveland spend a week with Mrs Martha McKinstry of this place accompanied by Mine Hattle McKinstry of Cleveland. L. B. Potts visited Marton on business. Haine Kinne learned Friday of his brother's death near Old Eden in Delaware county after an attack while stacking hay. Pearl Mitchell, visiting relatives near Bangs, was killed. John Boxer and wife of Indianapolis are guests of Mrs. Borer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lewis. Mary Sprague and Laura Hayod attend the Mt Gilead teachers' institute. QO Weaver, burned two weeks ago, improves. Mrs. J. Lewis slowly recovering.

James Harmon Cleveland Mine Hattle McKinstry Misa McKinstry Bhother Martha McKinstry L. B. Potts Marton Haine Kiine Old Eden Delaware County Hehmning Bay Aso Misa Pearl Mitchell Bangs John Boxer Indianapolis Ind Mra. Borer J. B. Lewis Mary Sprague Laura Hayod Mt. Gilead Tt. QO Weaver J. . Lewis

Exemption Claims Shaped by Dependents in Draft Quotas

Monday draft proceedings show Frank L. Blair and Charles Spencer among those seeking exemption due to dependents. Ten examined so far, 22 have not yet claimed exemption, with several expected to before the deadline. Knox County’s quota for Gratt in 40 appears to grow to 44 to cover training camp shrinkage. The local board believes the quota will be filled without further callups.

Frank L. Blair Mady Charles Spencer Bethold Dugtin Guetin Otto P. Kansan Battery 6 Allente Dfntrer Board Knox Cousty

Teachers urged to use their own originality

Tuesday afternoon at the teachers Institute Miss Schaeffer urged teachers to foster independent thinking in primary reading. Dr McMillan urged teaching thought subjects by giving real problems. The talks stressed using ingenuity over rigid methods and the value of self directed discipline.

Childre McMillan Montesvort Bchaeffer Montesori

Mt Zion Community Notes Amid Threshing and Visits

Mrs Villa Pearsean and children of Gary Indiana joined Mr and Mrs Calvin Nicholls for a visit. Miss Lily Schooler of Newark visits friends. Miss Stella Hayes and Miss Zella Hayes of New Castle stayed with cousins Velma and Bertha Hayes. Coleman Underwood and daughter Nellie of Newark spent the weekend with Henry Van Winkle. Mr and Mrs Thomas Athey ofCoshocton hosted Wired Wolfe family. Grover Harris visited Mt Vernon Tuesday. Minnie Melick of Newark stayed with her niece Mrs Evaling Harris.

Villa Pearsean Gary Ind Calvin Nicholls Misad Lily Schooler Newark Stella Zella Hayes New Castle Velma Bertha Hayes Coleman Underwood Nellie Henry van Winkle Thomas Athey Coshocton Wired Wolfe Grover Harris Mt. Vernon Minnie Melick Evaling Harris

Value of Next Year at Oberlin Business College

An advertisement urges enrollment at Oberlin Business College highlighting two courses: a shorthand and typewriting program in eight months and a broader six month course in accounting, sales, banking, and business subjects. It touts high job placement, strong reputation, and rapid advancement for both men and women as the fall term begins September 4, 1917.

Oberlin Citizens Xreen MT. Vernon Business College South Main Street Hoom McDermott G. A. Miller

Foreclosure suit filed by Cole in common pleas court

Robert L. Cole sues George and Sarah Smithbisier in the common pleas court seeking foreclosure of a mortgage on a promissory note for 8500 dollars overdue. The plaintiff alleges indebtedness and seeks recovery via the mortgage security. Separate probate account filings note D A Warner administrator reporting 17126.95 in receipts and expenditures.

Robert L. Cole Common Pleas Court George Sarah Smithbisier B. Ki. Sapp D. A. Warner Dr. Blliott

Automobile Day at County Fair Scheduled for Sept 20

Secretary H C Gates announces Automobile Day at the county fair this Thursday Sept 20 with ample parking space and special directions to keep belts and streets clear. The program will feature coordinated efforts to manage automobile flow and protect surrounding areas.

He Ion County Ommoiades Hurnday H.C. Gaten Weitnietay Gates E. Grund Jamestown Columbus

Knox County Leads in Number of Sheep

Knox County farmers increasingly view sheep as a profitable crop. The latest auditor's report shows Knox County has the largest sheep population in the state, with mutton numbers rising and wool demand driving higher prices this year. County Auditor Tiley received the report Monday.

Knox County Mis Iate

Local visitors and residents travel through Gambier area

William Engle and Ludlow Engle of Howard met in Gambier on business. L A Stream and son visited, as did Mr and Mrs Caseal Darling and son Donald and Mr and Mrs Martin Doupler with son Rehard after motor trips from Crooked Lake Florida to Gambier. Florence Stone of West Church Street heads to New York City for Winter Garden rehearsals. Michael Nixon spent a business day in Gambier. Mary Hubbell and Melvin Black visited Utica and Bellville. C F Lytle of Newark guests of George W McNabb. Mrs Trimble and Mrs Young toured Gambier. Carl McManis, US Air, visited with parents. Opal Andrick returned home after a week with sister. B D Werner of Akron, former Kenyon Military academy attendee, spent Tuesday in Gambier.

L. A. Stream and Son Thin City William Cunningham Chil Cleveland Utloa Caseal Darling Donald Martin Doupler Rehard Crooked Lake Pla Flack Jackson Mich Florence Stone West Church Street New York City Newark Miss Stone Mt Vernon Michael Nixon East Ohio Avenue Gambier Lawres Melvin Black Utica Max Meyers West Gambier Street C.F Lytle Mra George W. McNabb East Vine Street Trimble A, Young Austin Tex Carl McManis U.S. A Akron Judvon McManis Opal Andrick East High Street Charles Smoots Loudonville B.D. Werner Werner Kenyon Military Academy

Milford social notes from Western Knox County

Mil ford residents and relatives visit kin across the county. Hamilton, Condit, Centerbury, Batherville and Shreve are named with families including Mitchell, Moreland, Thompson, Frazier, Higgins, Read, Boner, Michel and Terrence Mitchell. A Sunday gathering and midweek visits are noted.

G. ©. Mitchell Hamilton A. Mitchell Grover Moreland K.P. Thompson Willian Frasier Condit Lennin Chitter Vernon William Frazier J. J. Higgins Centerbury Harry Read H. Boner Michel Shreve Terrence Mitchell Batherville, la

Traffic use plan proposed for square to reduce hazard

A historic letter argues a traffic rule keeping vehicles to the right around the square. It proposes accepting a right side flow to prevent crashes and allow safer access for pedestrians and turning vehicles. The plan references a two vehicle crash and urges enforcement of the rule by authorities.

Motoriain Rome

Fragmented OCR Summary of a Historical Article

An OCR reading describes a debated topic on education and reform, mentioning utilities, a state, and political figures. The text is garbled with missing words and misaligned letters but hints at policy changes and advocacy centered on youth and learning within a political context.

What Do You Know About Your Blood Supply

Public notice inviting readers to write for a free booklet on blood health and the SSS blood remedy. Mentions Sanitation of blood, impurities, and a history of the product sold by druggists for many years. Address Swift Spec Dept Atlanta Ga.

Swift Spec Dept Atlanta

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