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!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
3
Report claims Mt Vernon authorities attempted to block a meeting featuring Rev. H. L. Chapin and to vindicate him amid alleged ill treatment. The pastor reportedly spoke at the event and urged firmness in defending his rights and stance.
Fredericktown leaders protest Mt Vernon Baptist association probe as illegal. Meeting behind closed doors sparked by alleged secret conference led by W. C. Rockwell. Fredericktown delegation denied access. Debates over charges, attendance, and minister Chapin’s standing prompt public statement presenting facts and vow to protect pastor and church autonomy.
An advertisement urges saving with Buckeye State Building and Loan Company located at Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus Ohio. It promises five percent interest and safety backed by first mortgages on homes and farms worth over 30 million dollars and a large reserve fund. Assets total seven point nine million dollars.
Quindaro lodge Mo sixteen I O O F met Tuesday evening and elected officers for the coming year. Noble Grand L L Baughman Vice Grand Robert Briges Secretary C A Beck Financial Secretary J C Hunt Treasurer F L Bannett Trustee R M Davia Organist William Speelman A smoker followed the meeting with Senator L B Houck Yeung the boat in attendance.
Ason wan born Tuesday evening to Mr and Mrs Mal Butt of Martinsburg. A daughter born Wednesday morning to Mr and Mrs James Cochtan of Danville. Ason born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs William Carpenter near Jello way.
A jury found Alphonsus McKenzie not guilty of carrying concealed weapons after a brief deliberation. The State of Ohio v Arthur Simmons resulted in a guilty verdict for assault and battery. Separately, Kinnear v Upham Gas Co seeks an instanter reply, and several estate and divorce actions proceed in common pleas court. Deeds filed, local clerks note. local notices reference Hissong and Hurley, with various names and addresses listed.
At the December meeting the Daughters of Veterans elected officers for 1915: President Mise Florence Welland Senior Vice-President Mrs Bessie Woolson Junior Vice President Mrs Cattle Craig Treasurer Mrs Gertrude Ruskines Chaplain Mrs Pearl Trott Patriotic Instructor Miss Marle Dorsey Trustees Mrs Ohio Wineland Mrs Esta Breece and Miss Marriott Anson The president will fill vacancies by appointment at installation night on Tuesday Jan 6 Refreshments were served after the meeting by the entertainment committee.
At the regular Howard Tent No. 330 Maccabees meeting officers were elected for the coming year. Commander C. D. Penderwood. Lieutenant Commander John Ralston. K H. R. Bell as K. of C. Finance John Ralston. Chaplain Jess Fry. M A A. Humbert. Sergeant P. B. Loney. First Master of G Harry Simpson. Second Master of G Walter Hauger. Picket Harry Horton. Sentinel F. O. Welker. Trustee three years A. M. Humbert.
The Knox county Fish and Game association held a meeting at the M C A electing William L Robinson as president Charles Back as vice president and L E Rawlinson as secretary treasurer for the coming year The silver trophy for the largest fish was awarded to Harry Stanton for a five pound nine ounce catch Judge Frank O Levering presented the cup The secretary reported 35 members receipts of 188 and a treasury balance of 16 39 The president noted work on Kokosing river obstructions Hungarian partridges English ring neck pheasants stocking streams with fish and a committee of Sharman Zeisloft George Hoagland and C C Walters was appointed to prize next year
Gertrude Bluebell Hall nine died at home 814 West Gambler Street after brief illness cause Brights disease funeral Friday 10 AM Rev Dye Interment Mound View. Miriam Sharp widow aged 74 died at home Academia Tuesday 8 PM after two weeks illness Interment Mound View Elder Ashton officiating funeral Thursday 2 PM.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.