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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1920
Page
3
Mt Vernon Athletes and Zanceville were rained out Sunday afternoon. Coming Gall Games Jack Beach's All Stars slated to play here Sunday and Labor Day September 6. Brink Haven beat Spring Mountain 10 to 0 in five innings at Brink Haven Sunday. game ended early due to rain.
The Security Beyelt Association will meet next Wednesday at 7:80 oclock in Quindaro hall for an important meeting of all members. The annual election of officers will take place.
Maourlee Mitchell claimed the Knox County tennis cup at Maplehurst courts by defeating this year’s county champion Howard Blair in a hotly contested match. Final scores were 0-6, 4-6, 6-0, 6-4, and 6-4. Doubles and consolation rounds follow as fans linger at Maplehurst. A large crowd attended the Saturday afternoon event, highlighting growing local interest.
A Ford driven by Bert Tanner of Mt. Vernon struck a car on the Coshocton road pike near the Children's home at about 8 pm. The Tanner car pushed the other vehicle across the road and it landed upright. No injuries, though both cars sustained damage. Passengers included Mr. and Mrs. Tanner and Mrs. Sapp.
The body of Clinton Tish, a soldier from Amity Ohio who died in France, has arrived at a New York port per Miller and O Bryans. Arrival date is uncertain and no funeral plans will be made in the US after arrival.
A bandit shot and likely wounded J. W. Kittle in Cleveland as he complied with commands. The assailant escaped. Hospital notes report Mr. Glenn Robinson and daughters undergoing procedures at a Columbus road facility, while Mr. J. C. Hagaman returned home in La Grange after medical care.
A reflective note urges choosing kind words over clever lines. It emphasizes that kind speech lingers in the heart and shapes ongoing wisdom long after memorable rhetoric fades. The piece echoes simple virtue guiding daily life.
Northwestern University bacteriology professor warns mummies in home bric a brac departments risk germ infection and potential death. He urges strict confinement of mummies to reduce household danger.
Police say today’s rioting was the worst Helfant had seen with multiple deaths including Grace Orr who was shot when troops opened fire to clear a Unionist street. Hospitals report numerous bullet wounds and ongoing chaos in the city.
Old copper cents dating 1817 1814 181 and 1420 once rare were suddenly common after a bank vault yielded a large stash. The discovery flooded the market and greatly reduced value for collectors.
A fragment describes a primitive kingdom where a sultan boards any arriving ship to take washing for his wives while the prime minister trades coconuts and bananas. The scene is set on the Comoro group islands.
A simple remedy to remove ink stains from metal is to apply fresh ink to the stain and rub with a rag. The old ink will disappear easily, allowing a final polish to restore the shine on brass or copper items.
Washington August reports President Wilson approved the majority of the anthracite coal reductions increasing contract miners wages by 34 percent over present rates. Miners employed on company men receive a 17 percent rise.
Township Trustees notify property owners to cut and remove all weeds brush and briars from roadside in Morris township. If not complied by Aug. 20 1920 the township will act and charge the cost to the property. By order of the township Trustees. Carle Wise, Clerk.
The store presents the citys largest line of high grade rugs including Wilton Axminster and Brussels. Regular prices run 20 percent below those in larger cities, and sale prices offer rare bargains on these premium rugs.
A local ad notes three refrigerators left from last year are offered at 25 percent off the old prices. It contrasts this with previously bought units at 20 percent higher prices and asks if a 40 percent saving matters to someone needing a refrigerator.
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