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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
4
Obituaries and cards of thanks accompany a column on early election night events. The piece notes Roosevelt's reaction and a Denver liquor ordinance aimed at curbing bootlegging, plus plans for presidential elector meetings and local political commentary on Wilson and abolitionist themes.
Fifteen years ago today Arthur Tawlinson accepted an online mission in the Toledo ridge works. Olin Malay, employed at the Curt ton Goundry, was overcome by Kan James. Mrs. danny Wer dies at home. Waterworks system to be installed in Kenyon College.
Fragmentary note describes a game between Fredericktown and Lamington with a close score. readable words indicate a win by Fredericktown and mention a football or baseball context, but details are severely garbled and many names and numbers are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR text references a quiet Thanksgiving Day with mentions of dining, a dairy product, and unclear notes about a video or event. No clear people, places, or organizations are identifiable from the legible portions.
A damaged OCR text fragment mentions names and places erratically including Minn and Mart Burgers. The readable portion names Mitchott, Arthur Alitoball, and a mention of a visit with a son, but details are obscured and unclear.
Mt Vernon high school wraps season with a 14 to 7 victory over Delaware. Gorsuch breaks loose for a 65 yard TD after Blair’s kick, Hadley scores the clinching TD as Payne, Hardin, Paddin, and Hink star in a sturdy team effort. Porterfield and Colvin contribute on defense and Blair adds two extra points.
Fragmented OCR shows a local society note with names of visitors and residents in Bladensburg area. Mentions Bernard Horn Toledo relatives Mrs Julia Rive, George Matick, Mr and Mrs John Frye near Can torbury, Wier, WHE Titin, Joe Rice SH Yoinon, and others visiting or hosting over a Sunday or week.
Rally day will be observed at the Wools church Sunday at 11 o'clock. A special program will be given with Rev. Sowers presenting an illustrated feature. Mr and Mrs Od, Stkate, entertained Rev and Mrs Sowers. Various local families and guests attended services and visits across Port Clinton and Neto Sunday.
Mount Zion notes recount a runaway after a buggy harness strap broke on a steep hill. Mrs Schooler was thrown, sustaining bruises as neighbors cleared wreckage. The item also notes three deaths in the Purdy family and a string of local personals with names and places across Mt Zion and nearby towns.
The Frances Wiard W C TL met Tuesday November 28 with songs and prayers led by Mrs Manville and Mrs Martel. Jack London noted as deceased. Reports included a national convention update from Indianapolis. Members and guests announced travel plans to Columbus, Phoenix, and Orrville with several families listed.
Chicago banks report 86,000 new Christmas savings accounts and 1,000,000 dollars in deposits this year as institutions expand “Christmas Savings” clubs. Plans call for many accounts to become permanent savings, with initial deposits as low as one cent and weekly increments, while some banks offer 2 per week and 3 percent interest. Bankers predict a national uptake as more institutions adopt the plan, led by People’s Stockyards State Bank and People’s Trust and Savings Bank, which report thousands of accounts and millions in potential permanent savings funds.
A Congregational church sermon marked the Union Thanksgiving services attended by over 700 people. Rev M B Freeman delivered a reflective sermon contrasting peaceful America with war torn Europe while praising human achievement and historic harvest traditions. Services at St Pauls Episcopal and Catholic churches also drew good crowds.
Catholic High School Girls presented the Roman tragedy Fabiola in the school auditorium to raise funds for a piano. Miss Andreas as Pancratius and a cast of fellow students delivered a well staged performance with strong acting, including male roles played by girls and notable ensemble depth.
Russia asserts control over a remote Arctic area west of Alaska described as of little value. The land, reportedly discovered by a naval expedition in 1919, bears names Milliskiland and Emperor Nicholas Hand. Another island is named Car eviteh Alexie. Only survivor of his regiment is named Sergeant Charles Rouswell of Worcester Massachusetts.
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