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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1913

Page

5

Fatal auto crash near Mt Vernon claims Mrs Waight

An automobile with seven occupants toppled down a railroad embankment near Mt Vernon injuring Mrs J B Waight fatally, while Mrs E H Fairchild and Mrs T C Gower sustained multiple injuries. Judge J B Waight, Mr T C Gower, Harriet Fairchild and Caroline Gower escaped. The crash occurred at the Johnson crossing on the Columbus road after the group had visited East Gambler priest. The car rolled one and a half times, pinning occupants beneath. Medical aid was summoned. Waight died from skull fracture, Fairchild suffered a broken ankle and head injury, and Gower sustained two broken ribs and a dislocated collar bone. the others were uninjured.

J. B. Waight E. H. Fairchild T. C. Gower Mt. Vernon 8. H. Fairchild Waight Fairchild Judge Mra. J. B. ‘Waight B. H. Fairchild East Gambler Priest Green, Villa Judge Waight Mr. Gower Gower Harriet Fairchild Caroline Green Valley Road Fredericktown Columbus Road Pennsylvania Railroad Johnson Crossing Dows Lake Carolyn Gower Criss Mr. Waight Mrs. Gower Winder

Mrs Waight Dies After Accident in Mount Vernon

Mrs Waight died at 7 35 Sunday evening after a back head injury from a crash. Her death follows earlier injuries to Mrs Pakehild and Mrs Gower, which were not serious. Relatives in Chicago and New York flew to Mt Vernon as officials declared a fatal outcome. Mrs Waight, 65, born in New Philadelphia Ohio, lived in Mt Vernon for over thirty years and left many mourners. Funeral is set for 3 pm Thursday at the Inte residence Hast High street with Dr Charles J Rose officiating. Interment in Mound View cemetery.

Brame Armatead Waight Karl Ricketts Waight Ghicago Tickettn Jne Remy Mra. Waight New York Hast High Street Charles J. Rose Grangilte Mound View Cemetery

Bond Filed for County Recorder Rush in Mt Vernon

Edgar C. Rush Democrat succeeds Benjamin R. Parker as county recorder. Bond of $2,000 approved by county commissioners. Signers include Eva Turney Columbus Ewart and Turneys. Deed filed John Sutton to Mary Spearman Lot 10 Lawncrest. Estate of Lovina Hood inventory shows $296.22 cash and $532.88 securities totaling $829.10. Marriage licenses issued Harold Herron and Olive Clark both of Mt Vernon and others.

Edgar C. Rush Benjamin R. Parker John Sutton Mary Spearman Lawncrest Lovina Hood Harold B. Herron Olive M. Clark Mt. Vernon E. D. Barnett Edward ©. Allspaugh Isabelle M. Stokes J. T. Black

Herron Clark Nuptials Tie City Couple

Mr Harold Burton Herron of North Main Street and Miss Olive Marguerite Clark of the Brandon Road area were married Monday morning at 7 o clock by Rev E D Barnett at 205 South Gay Street. They will reside at home after September first and left for Piqua Ohio on their wedding trip.

Herron-Clark Harold Burton Herron North Main Street Olive Marguerite Clark Brand E. D. Barnett South Gay Street

Fractured Skull After Bull Attack in Jelloway Ohio

In Jelloway Ohio on Saturday evening Mrs Henry Motz was fatally injured while trying to save her son from a charging bull in a field. She suffered a fractured skull and brain concussion, with the boy unhurt except for minor bruises. Mrs Motz survived initial hours but remained unconscious and critical through Monday with faint hope for recovery.

Jelloway Ohio Henry Mote Hhe Aclita Mets J. A. Reed

Death of Judge Dechant in Battle Creek

Governor Cox received a telegram announcing the death of Judge William L. Dechant of Middletown one day after his appointment to the public utilities commission. Dechant helped draft the new public utilities law. His son Meredeth Dechant was a Kenyon freshman last year and the family is known in Mt. Vernon.

Columbus Cox William L. Dechant Middletown Public Utilities Commission Battle Creek Dechant Mrederteth GB. Dechant Kenyon Mt. Vernon

Moderate Weather Forecast for Week Across Nation

Weather bureau chief Marvin reports generally moderate temperatures across the country this week with above normal readings in the far southwest. Rainfall will be local and irregular, with a disturbance likely to move from the west Wednesday toward the east, bringing showers and storms toward week’s end. A rumor circulates about a baseball manager’s future move.

Washington Marvin Weather Bureau

Reform marriage reform marriage on part of women

Dean Sumner spoke at the Chautauqua on Saturday afternoon urging rights for women within marriage. Bergen-Marx Co and Kryl's Band provided lively accompaniment that delighted attendees.

Dean Sumner the Chautauqua

1000 Tickets Must Be Guaranteed To Insure Return Of Chautauqua

In Mt. Vernon the chautauqua week drew large crowds with notable events. Dean W. T. Sumner urged women to demand higher standards and supported health certs for marriage licenses. Bergen Marx Concert Co. impressed audiences with violin and vocal talents. Bolimir Kryl received repeated encores for cornet and novelty acts. A business meeting urged signing 1000 season tickets to guarantee next year's return, with about 700 already subscribed and 300 more needed.

Dean W. T. Sumner D. D Chicago Mt. Vernon Bergen Marx Concert Co Bergen Marx Chicago Grand Opera Co Chautauqua Bolimir Kryl Kryl S. EB. Blackwood Redpath

Tuesday Program At Chewauqua With Lectures And Concert

Morning program features Morning-Boy Scouts and a lecture on Immigration by J. W. Crook. Afternoon concert by The Barnard Orchestra. Evening hosts Joy night with a Ralph Bingham program assisted by the Barnard Orchestra. Dr James W Crook of Amherst lectures on The High Cost of Living.

Boy Scouts J. W. Crook Barnard Orchestra Marcus A. Kavanaugh Ralph Bingham Barnard Orchesta Crook James W. Crook Amherst College Chew Lauqua

Unclaimed Mail at Mt Vernon Post Office 1913 Notice

Unclaimed letters listed include J B Bacher Felix Biase Dix Boos Wm Bryant Mrs Rose Cooper Hi Dyer Sanford Gallagher Mrs Clem Greenwell Jane McCard James McClelland RB McIntyre C Mitchell Mary Moubler Mrs Jeanette Swisher Mrs Minnie Vandergrif Mrs Anna Williamson Elijah Smith Mrs Ed Lambert Fernand SHERIDAN G DOWDS Postmaster Advertised Aug 25 1913 to prevent delivery delays address to treet and number P O box or general delivery

Bacher J. B. Biase Felix Dix Boos Messrs. Bryant Wm. Cooper Rose Dean Hi. Dyer Sanford Gallagher Clem Greenwell Jane

Strong Points Of Buckeye State Building And Loan Co

Rankin Building at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio touts safety with all deposits loaned on first mortgages on homes and farms. Emphasizes permanence of homes and farms over stocks and bonds. Promises five percent on time deposits. Assets listed at 6,600,000.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay Street Columbus Ohio Brocka

Farmers and Grangers Picnic Program at Lake Hiawatha Park

The Knox county event on Wednesday August 27 offers free activities for all residents. The Waterford Band provides music in the morning and intervals, with a Milford Grange ball game and a Milford Quartet performing. Addresses by Governor Cox, H. B. Strode, and Senator John Cunningham are scheduled amid continuing band performances.

Lake Hiawatha Park Knox County Waterford Band Milford Grengeve Morris Clinton Grange Milford Quartet James M. Cox

Corner Stone Laying for Know County Jail Thursday

Mt Zion lodge No 9 FP A M will lead the corner stone ceremony for the new Know county jail next Thursday at 3 o clock. A special dispensation from Grand Master G M Griffith of Cleveland has been obtained and he may attend. The city band will play and the public is invited.

New Know County Mt. Zion Lodge No. 9 G. M. Griffith Cleveland

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J. B. Weight Mrs. Fairchild Does Edgar ¢. Rush Society News Nox Astet Vale W. Side Public Square Duyte Daily Will Bergen-Marx Co Delight Everybody Children’s Night The Mosart Concert Company Laurant Mugior J. S. Ringwalt Co Bogardus & Co West Side Square Waterford Instervars New County Mt. Zion Lodge F. & AL ML
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