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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

5

Wertz murder case may go into January

Court motions and venue questions frame the Ohio versus James Werts case in Newark. Prosecution argues fairness and timing, with juror service, holiday delays, and January term considerations shaping the likelihood of a trial in Licking county.

Wertz Ohio James Bud) Werts Common Pleas Newark American Tribune Horner State and Mowers Smythe L. Jamea Lmited Flory

Thrift Deeds Highlighted by Knox County Savings Bank

A public note praises thrift and saving habits, urging residents to maintain earning discipline and opened accounts at Knox County Savings Bank located on West Side Public Square. The message underscores financial prudence as a real cause for giving thanks and suggests personal banking as a stable practice.

Knox County Savings Bank West Side Public Square

Lytle Named Deputy Sheriff Despite Broad Support

Sheriff elect Walter B. Mossholder announces Burr H. Lytle of Granville Road as deputy. A popular pattern maker with four and a half years at Pennsylvania Railroad shops, Lytle has long been active in Democratic politics. He is married with two daughters and will start duties in January.

Burr H. Lytly Granville Road Mossholder Lytle Pennsylvania Railroad Mr. Lytle Letha Dorothy Burr H. Lytle

Elks Memorial Service at Vine Theatre

Mt Vernon Lodge No 140 BPO Elks holds annual memorial services Sunday afternoon at the Vine theatre with Judge Lewis B Houck delivering the memorial address. An attractive musical program is planned and the general public is invited to attend.

Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 140 Ike Vine Theatre Lewis B. Houck Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 140

Births Record for Warren Prior and Charles Gilt

A son was born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs Warren Prior who reside near Brandon. A daughter was born Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs Charles Gilt of Hast Burgeit Street.

Priday Morning Warren Prior Brandon Mra Charles Gilt Hast Burgeit Street

Now at Gates of Bucharest

Von Mackensen’s forces seize Tromana sixteen miles south of Bucharest and push toward the capital. German and Austro allied troops press Romanians west of the capital while French strategists and Bucharest police order evacuation. British attacks in Belgium reportedly repulsed as the wider front shifts across Wallachia and Serbia.

von Mackensen Tromana Belgium London Giurgiu Bucharest Gilavatelotzu Campulung Torsbure Wallachia Barthelot Kirlibaba Roumania Rugstana Thin Recton Monastir Serbia Ziota Lipa Galicia

Buffalo and Chicago cattle and sheep market wrap

A syndicated market summary from Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston and Toledo reports cattle and sheep values in early December. It lists steers heifers cows calves and lambs with prices, notes hogs and pigs figures, and shows regional variations in fat cattle and feeder prices across several markets.

East Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Tire Barber Ators Romeha Owen Pittsburgh Cincinnati Deo Helfer Hoorn &H Hoge-Packera Lamba Yamin

Delaware Eagles Open a New Home

Newark December report notes county commissioners plan to fund bridge restorations on several wooden crossings to ease traffic for threshing and mills. Old Dog Lee bridge on Licking River awaits completion. $75,000 Medina fire damages Root Co. plant and lumber yards. Buckeye Lake water level lowered for Buckeye Lake region repairs. Delaware and Buckeye Lake areas center on local improvements and industry impact.

Newark Board of County Commissioners Loule Bowers Licking River Rowerr Beldeover North Fork St. Lenteville Drouth Medina Medina Fiba A. I. Root Co Medina Wooster Medina Fire Department Root Company

Deadly crash claims two in Morrow county auto accident

Interview notes from Dut Fisher on a fatal two car collision midway between Carrington and Mount Gilead. damages sought reach 75 00 with defendant Morrow County. Judge Blair of Knox presided, jurors from Delaware County and costs near 105. Ashley home burglary reports theft of money and clothing from J Gle venger residence in Ashley as two burglars fled after homeowners disturbance.

Mt. Gilead Dea Murrow County Bucyrus Carrington

Miss Dorothy Murry Wins Dry Goods Dress Contest

Miss Dorothy Murry of East Ham tramck street wins the A A Dowds Dry Goods Co dressmaking contest with a prize trip to Washington and New York. The event honors workmanship with Eleanor Snow and Velma Porter as top runners up, and the winner’s substitute would be the second place finisher if needed.

Dorothy Murry East Hamtramck Street A. A. Dowds Dry Goods Co Washington New York The Downs Co Eleanor Snow Velma Porter Miss Murry Mt. Vernon High School A. F Murry

Collision near Utlea interrupts nitro wagon transport

In Vilea on December 1 a nitroglycerine wagon collided with a car traveling toward Martinuhire. The automobile sustained minor damage while the nitro wagon was disabled requiring another vehicle to move the explosive load to a well in the Brinkhaven area.

Vilea James Hewcock Martinuhire Utlea Brinkhaven

Trustees Thank Mr Beam for Thanksgiving Dinner

The trustees of the Home for the Aged express gratitude to Frank L. Beam for furnishing a fine turkey dinner with all accessories for the inmates on Thanksgiving Day. The generous act brought joy to all participants in his bounty.

the Home For the Frank L. Beam

Westphal Stars as Marietta Subdues Kenyon 29 to 7

Kenyon Westphal and Whiting form a strong pair as Marietta College defeats Kenyon 29 to 7 in muddy conditions. Whiting scores early, Westphal adds three touchdowns and a 40 yard run, Dawes returns an interception for six, Bauer picks off a pass for Kenyon’s lone score, boosting Whit ing to 92 points on the season.

Marietta Marietta College Kenyon College Eames Whiting Westphal G. Dawes Kenyon Bauer Westphal Wos Don Whiting

Mt Vernon Hosts Sale to Aid Blind Employment

Mt Vernon residents are invited to support blind employment efforts. Mrs W S Sperry will open her North Main street home for a sale on Wednesday afternoon and evening with Dov G Mins Russell of the Ohio Commission for the Blind directing. The event appeals to Ohio women’s clubs and local churches as a practical charitable effort.

Mt. Vernon W. 8. Sperry North Main Street Dov. G. Mins Russell Ohio Commivsion For Women’s Clubs Ohio

Appointment of Burr H. Lytle as deputy sheriff sparks fund drive for township clerk post

Republicans in the city moved quickly after Friday morning’s announcement that Burr H. Lytle would be deputy sheriff. The drive aims to fund Lytle’s current post as township clerk, with James Platt the first to comment. Rumors place L. E. Rawlinson, former clerk, seeking the job again.

Burr H. Lytle Lytle James ©. Platt L. EB. Rawlinson

Turkeys Roost Near Mt Vernon Gun Club Thanksgiving

Turkeys at the Mt Vernon Gun Club Thanksgiving event near the city won by four visitors and two local men. Competitors named include Wireman Centerburg nine of ten, Dunim Utica ten, McClelland Centerburg nine of ten, Lake Utica Amat, Dr. C M Gray four of eleven, B Millae four of eleven.

Mt. Vernon Thin City Centerburg

Motorists Fined for No Rear Lights in City Case

More offenders were cited before Mayor C A Mitchell for driving without rear lights. Two men were arrested and later pled guilty. each received a fine of two dollars plus costs, paid immediately to be released.

C. A. Mitchell Eta

No Affidavit Filed in Pastalon Case After Release

Thomas Pastalon was arrested Tuesday night by Sheriff Woolfson on alleged wife beating charges and released from custody. His wife reportedly did not press any charges against him.

Thomas Pastalon Woolfson

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