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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
2
Laurant the Magician pleases children of all ages with incomprehensible feats of legerdemain Monday evening. An appreciative crowd gathers as Missouri residents attend the performance at a local venue.
Youthful audience watched Laurant the magician enthrall youngsters with feats claiming to summon spirits while the Redpath bureau showcased the event. The Mozart trio performed as the crowd heard speeches urging support for the Chautauqua in Mt Vernon's future, with pledges collected for next year. The Boy Scouts, led by Chautauqua Master A C Roberts, demonstrated earned skills amid a busy schedule of lectures and performances.
In a brief week, knots and bandages were applied for many injuries as Mr. Roberts signalled the call for aid. The audience heard a message as Midy handed a paper to Howard Blair and Kenneth Harper who interpreted it, while the Hoy Scout flag was raised. Ralph Bingtam and the Barnard Orchestra led the evening’s events on Tuesday night.
J W Hopkins visited cousin Mrs Demos Cakbner at Rich Hill over Sunday. Mrs Jasper Sutton is on the afek Tint. Grace Oberholteer visiting felonds in Pitteture. Walter Huddleston returned to his home in Marion Michigan after a week with friends. Lewis visiting Detroit. Headington and daughter Lilian of Cardington Sunday guests of Mrs W L Woods rot. Laubert Powles Akron spent over Sunday with his parents. Burl Ramey and wife at Archy Mt Vernon guests of W F Rimer and family. D W Fuller and other relatives here. Mrs J W Costello of Vintonly visiting her parents. Emmett Hickell of Worthington over Sunday. F S Wolfe and Wilbur Van Horn visiting in this vicinity. Burt Kile and wife of MD No 1 spending a week at Niagara Falls.
Mrs Jamey Staate and her daughter Lualle came home Thursday morning after visiting Mia. Jonnie Brock and sister Mary Brock from Loudonville will stay a few days. J Greer and wife visited Loudonville last Saturday. Stone workers quit due to heavy rain swelling the river. Phillp Severna returned from Londonville after weeks with her children. Edith Shinanbarker spent days with friends at Londonville. John Sumbaigh and family hosted Wm Witt party north of town. Many locals visited Alim Rocks to see the Boy Beauts camp.
A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing sufferers who endured days of pain from diarrhoea and other bowel complaints after one or two doses. The speaker urges others to try it quickly, claiming it never fails, and notes it is sold by all dealers.
Sunday visits include Tih Moth Callotar of Nestchaile with parents, R W Beal of New Castle with Geo Beal family, and George Stricker’s sister Mrs. Hammortree in Millwood. The Riley Chapel Baptist association drew a large crowd with engaging speakers. Clifford Haines returns to Akron after a week with local friends. Mrs Bondy’s friends are glad she is recovering at home on Mant Vine Street after hospital care.
Chattanooga officials discuss a September recreation of the Missionary Ridge charge for Union veterans. The plan involves the Eleventh Cavalry, Seventeenth Infantry, Tennessee National Guard artillery, and signals by the Veterans Signal Corps to depict Confederate forces on the summit. Officials expect railroads to handle about 160000 visitors and arrange local lodging.
In Danville on Sunday residents will spend a few days and attend an Mote reunion in nearby Columbia City Indiana. Guests include G A Henley and family visiting Mt Vernon relatives and several locals traveling to gather with kin, with many stops at friends and relatives in nearby towns.
An early 20th century ad notes constipation as the root of numerous ailments. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to keep bowels regular and prevent disease.
New York Aug 27 Tammany Hall nominates William A Whitman Republican for district attorney saying the county party regards him as a fit choice for re election to the office held four years. The Independence League city committee rejects McAneny and Prendergast for comptroller and board president, citing broken pledges and public welfare concerns.
East Buffalo and Cincinnati report mixed cattle and hog prices with calves and sheep values listed. Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh and Boston markets show varied quotes for cattle hogs sheep and lambs, with wheat and oats noted and regional price ranges across multiple cities.
Te Rreee ee z MT LIBERTY and Laue tet And Hock Bridge Inet week guests include Mr e Broom and Miss Hazel Coe visiting Mrs Ella Coe. R Tucker visited his father and nephew Fred Tucker Sunday. Arrea Biddie and Brink Haven friend visited J R K Badin Sunday. Pike work progresses rapidly. Mont Poland is laid up with a lame back. Walter Waldraff of Shelby visiting relatives there. Jonathan Tucker ill with gallstone trouble. Riley Kirby bought Walter Gearhart property. B C Morey to leave for medical studies in St Louis. Chas Robertson Harold Snider Ian Bricker and Dave Colle are at N Robinson Ohio working for Logan Gas Co.
Train schedule entries list daily and Sunday services between Mt. Vernon and Columbus with north and south bound numbers and times. Various trains show morning and afternoon departures, several daily except Sunday, and some Sunday only services on specific segments.
Several Mt. Vernon residents were noted traveling over the weekend or week. Mrs. H F Eokenrode visited relatives in Barbertown. Willam P Welshymer returned from Detroit and the Lakes. R W Paxton family took an auto trip to Columbus. Robert Hart visited friends in Sparta. Others visited Akron, Gambier, or Columbus, while musicians and officials attended events and guests stayed with local residents.
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