Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Democratic Banner in Mount Vernon, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

2

DOOM OF THE SLUSH FUND IN U S POLITICS

The piece discusses potential federal and state action to curb political money in campaigns. Senator Pomerene favors laws limiting campaign expenditures and preventing cross state funding. It contrasts historical money influence with proposed reforms, citing party dynamics and fears of corruption affecting elections and prohibition politics. The text references figures, states, and parties in a broad commentary on campaign finance reform.

Congress United States Pomerone Altoether Pomerene Will Btrdel Hughes Indiana Wilson Ohio Enouel

Fragmented reading notes on Ohio political figures and boycott plans

The text lists Ohio political figures like J B Male Aton of Conamus and W C Fearlir, noting involvement with Thurston Proctor and Hervey Garber in Republican campaigns. It mentions a boycott movement targeting a storage of apples or commodities and a plan to place stored ore on the market by January 21, amid a committee meeting in Columbia regarding Cox’s election contest.

Gov Willir Aton Conamus W C. Fearlir Chinioe Diol Ohio Thurston and Proctor Geveral Niltionarias Hupublican Nnante Wilfis Hervey Garber Fepublican State Committee Columbia Cox

Deaths in South Vernon and Martinsburg areas

Obituaries note Mrs. Mary Ann Harriman of South Vernon aged about 70 died at her daughter’s home. Survivors include David Harriman of Newark, Mrs. A J Smith, and Charles Harriman. Funeral in South Vernon Tuesday at 2 PM with interment at Martinsburg cemetery. Also listed are Mrs Caroline Pletcher Athy and family relatives in Martinsburg and nearby towns. service led by Anderson at the post office area.

Mary Ann Harriman Mary Ann Thirtman Roberts South Vernon David P. Harriman Newark A. J. Smith Tien Roberta Charles Hardman Ely Caroline Pletcher Athy Caroline Vo Pletcher Peedericktown Oleh

Notorious Prisoner Case Amid Forgotten Ruins Tale

A garbled report centers on a notorious prisoner linked to a distant ruin site. It mentions a court sentence described as “wulitany nonthie Woe” and hints at a long unseen enforcement. The piece references a power or authority figure and lists personal histories of the mother and child in unclear terms.

Honton Noy Pont Wroy Abeleily Ak Hirai

Texas Univ ersity Homecoming Weekend Highlights

Texas University in Austin prepares for a grand homecoming celebrating alumni, faculty, and major campus events. The festive schedule honors notable figures including Hubert G. Vinson and features university traditions, with ties to the agricultural college and campus patrols.

Texas Univers Austin Texiy Mui University of Texun Che Lietary Hubert G Vinson Pieriden Alumi

Fragmented OCR Note on Adoption and Vowel Noise

A garbled OCR line references an intended adoption and mentions vowels and age. The fragment lacks clear names places dates or organizations but implies a discussion about adoption constraints and general conditions within a historical newspaper snippet.

Free Trip to the East Won by Wm Levits

Union township boy William Levits won a cormerowing contest prize of a free trip to Washington and eastern cities. Donated by Knox county officials, the journey includes a weeklong tour with scheduled stops in Pittsburgh New York and Philadelphia and features a reception at the White House and visits to Mount Vernon Arlington Cemetery and the Statue of Liberty.

William Levits Union Township Knox County Board of Agriculture Washington Corn Boys’ Association Ohio Board of Agriculture Iwell Charlie Vola i Raiumien Metall Apoelal Cutie Mehnaylvania Pitteburgh Mount Vernon Arlington Vort Meyer New York Bronlyn Hotel Astor New York City Toasty Ly Obie Sociaty American Agricultural Savratany of Agriculture Otter America Moat Horgeony Playhouse

War Lorn Daughter Hike Aids Ware Leader William Lyons

A daughter War Lorn to Mra William Lyons of Ware mid birder Monday Hike oY.

Mra William Lyons Ware

Collected Local Notices From Centerburg Area

Fragmented OCR item records numerous names and visits in Centerburg area. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Myers, Mr W Riley, Elmer Horde, Walter Long, Updike in Columbus, AL Wolfe with Kienda in Westville, W M Kasson of Galena, Harry Bell in the capital, S T Metcalfe and wife in Mt Vernon, N Harmer in Newark, work on a cement platform at the Pennsylvania depot, and family guests of the Seymours.

Centerburg Norman Wolly Aimee Bell Stes Myers John AL Riley Elmer Marion Mira Walter Long Updike Columbus Andra AL Wolfe Kienda Westville W. M. Kasson Galena Harry Bell Capital City T. Metcalfe Mt Vernon Harmer Newark Pennsylvania Depot W. B. Merriman Seymour

Sparta News Roundup and Local Transfers

Local notes report Harold Mitchell and C J Har vod at Sparta events while Harold Mitchell’s family shifts residence. Wesley Haycock Otto McVeeary return from Toledo for Thanksgiving. Mrs Haycock moves to North Lattimore to stay with daughter Mrs Waters. Ripton and O Barry visited Mt Gitend. Frank Corwin attended Ernest Tattle home Sunday. Chase couple left for California for winter. Wilson moves from Mt Gilend to Fredericetown farm.

Harold Mitchell C. J Har Larmore A. H. Rush Baturdas Wesley Haycock Otto McVeeary Toledo Sparta Boys Wulcherlve Mra. Haycock North Lattimore Mra Waters Ripton O. Barry Mt. Gitend Frank Corwin Biunday Mrnest Tattle Pbl Chase California HM. Wilson Mt. Gilend Fredericatown

Local notes mention Mt Vernon visitors and church event

George Petry of Mt Vernon hosted relatives Sunday. Mrs W A White returned home after Magnette Springs treatment. Mrs Georgy Rishtintre visited Mt Vernon Sunday evening. A home talent entertainment is planned at the Dinesote church. Mr and Mrs Leonard Fry were in Mt Vernon on business Friday. Builders Hammond are constructing a new barn. Millwood and Mose reported a fire last Thursday morning in a building condemned by the fire marshal. Robert Beach visited his parents last Sunday. William Snyder, on a weeks week, is improving. He visits Mt Vernon weekly with Colonies.

George Petry Mt. Vernon W. A. White Magnette Springs Georgy Rishtintre Dinesote Leonard Fry Vernon Hammond Jin Millwood John Coup Diet Spring Robert Beach William Snyder Win

Milford church notices list December services and visits

There will be two regular preaching services at First Milford church on Sunday. Mrs. John Mitchell spent last Wednesday and Thursday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spoor spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Thomas. Mrs. Snyder of Chattanooga Tennessee is helping care for Mrs. G. W. Genyhart.

Milford Dee John Mitchell Columbus Arthur Spoor Morgan Thomas Mra Snyder Chattanooga Tenn G. W. Genyhart

Skunk Hides and Hunted Before Season Opens

Game Warden Penrose filed charges against Shuman for possession of 18 skunk hides killed two days before the season. Five officers fired on the offenders. Shuman posted bond of 109 dollars to appear December 8 in Sanire G. & Harter’s court Tuesday morning.

Shuman Waldan Stidiad Penrose Sanire G. &. Harter Havite Shumin

Local Visitors and Family Notes From Mt Vernon

A fragmentary roundup reports visitors and guests in Mt Vernon and nearby areas. Walter Sting and wife from Nashville stayed with Hark Sting and family last weekend. T. G. Dininire and wife were at Akron caring for Tune tmire's mother. Walter Welker and wife from Newsark visited friends locally. Miss Rose Drake of Mt Vernon visited Mrs. Setora Drake. John Drake spent Sunday in Mt Vernon with Nome, returning Monday. Rey and wife from Marmyra joined others for several days.

Ie Towl Mt. Vernon Walter Sting Nashville Hark T. GC Dininire Bee Akron Tunetmire Walter Welker Newsark Rose Drake Setora Drake John Drake Mr. Vernon Rey Riva Marmyra

Centenary of Savings Banks Enshday in New York City

Nov 28 marks 100 years since the savings bank movement began in New York City with the New York Society for the Prevention of Pauperism organizing the first thrift institution. The first actual operation started in Philadelphia on Dec 2, 1816, and by a century later about 12,000,000 thrifty savers contributed to the movement.

United States New York Matik New York Society For the Prevention Philadelphia

Pitiful state of Bessie Simpkins in Akron hospital

S. E. Sapp reports in Akron that Bessie Simpkins, abandoned by her husband, lies in a hospital cot in London township like a destitute figure. Her children were placed in a charity home, and she endures years of sorrow since a youth as a bright Mt. Vernon pupil. Her husband is believed to be in Mt. Vernon.

Akron Mrmr Bersly Simpkins Charlee Youn Han Tifa Mt. Vernon Bessie Braddock Hesie Simpkins E. Sapp

Sheriff Sale Notice for Knox County Ohio Property

Sheriff sale notice lists a real estate action in Knox County Ohio. It references the Court of Common Pleas and a property in Mount Vernon, with sale procedures proceeding under an order issued by the court.

Descriptions of Land Parcels in Knox County Survey

Legal notice describes parcels in Knox County Townships including Southeast Quarter and adjacent tracts. It outlines compass bearings, metes and bounds, and acre totals for each parcel, reference to townships, ranges, and a public sale or filing action associated with the land descriptions.

Tillman Daughter Wedding Draws Guests in Trenton

In Trenton on November 29 numerous out of town guests gathered for the wedding of Sallie May Tillman, daughter of Senator Ben Tillman and Mrs Tillman, to John W. Schuler. The bride’s lineage and connections are noted, with details about family history and affiliations.

Trenton Sallie May Tillman Benjamin BR. Mimat John W. Schuler Revingert Benator Mix Tilhman Kroow i Mia Sarai Siler Hatenburg

Mrs LM Wolverton Spends Tuesday in Columbus

Mrs LM Wolverton of East Gambier Street spent Tuesday in Columbus visiting relatives and attending errands.

LM. Wolverton East Gambier Street Columbus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Che Banner Hyery the Banner Nox County Monument Square Doom OF the “Slush Fund Pamerene Aw Lane Io Ie Ashinaok Alana Enoch Arden Comen Alabam Doe Alec Walt Malin Ely Murtiid Tite Muy Wil Feligo Alia Te Sarah Ellen Hanaway Simh Hianawag Diiad Igo Folly Hive Robert and Frank Allington Prato Roger Chicago Mire Susie Davin Andrew Smith Willi Orennd Deli Fire Shein Craig Hazelivon Margaret Paxton Jane Henry Martinsburg Emma Yoder Ontland Uke M Byeliiell Tey Posten Anderson Offichiting WM. Levits The Corn Boys’ Special Bospital My Wallum 1 Hathen North Mainathento Meg, M Howls of Canterbury Sanders ‘Inne Ead Sparta Skunk Howard Arthur Mitchell East Burgess Street Thunday Floyd Weaver Robert Delaware Burr Debolt Genevieve Bessie Simpkins Sheriff's Sale Clemente Non D. Boupet Knox Onder Kentox County Sao ‘Unity Couns Rited Layne Khoa County Knox Bria Sole Ale Ieee Jay Benator Tillman Dike Baker's Pharmacy Main St BIG Hand Dr. L.F. Voke Will Curtis Hoeltiv Voke L. F. Voke Px. G M.D West Sixth Avenue W. P. Bebout Gambier John R. Doells Curtis Public Square Reas
Search Courier

Search the The Democratic Banner Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Democratic Banner?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication