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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
6
An old advertisement extols drinking E 8 B 8 to drive out pain from rheumatism. It asserts deep bloodstream action dissolves joint deposits and supplies natural elements the body craves. It urges readers to obtain the remedy from druggists and seek expert free advice from a specialist.
Sarah Smith reports a corps visited Dover New Philadelphia Coshton Newark and other places inspecting members. She states several corps are in good condition overall with mixed statuses and notes travel through multiple towns during the inspection period.
City actions include renting the old post office room as a temporary city hall and entering a new lighting contract. A committee urges purchasing extra land for sewage disposal, favoring 50 feet over 26. Council discusses sidewalk gravel on Greer Street for student safety. Members adjourned for two weeks. Chamberlains Cough Remedy ad included.
Mt Vernon council approved grouping all city offices in the old Masonic Temple post-office room, creating a single convenient city hall by April. The move ends cross-building visits for public safety, treasurer, solicitor, and mayor, with leasing handled by William H. White. Separately a lighting contract, sewer improvements, and a county-wide equalizing board were discussed, and a Columbus incident reported a Chicago-bound Miss May Weaver death note.
Monroe county readers note a Thanksgiving gathering pattern with B S Pealer and family, Mr Vernon visits, Mr Henry Grubb kin, Miss Loda Dowde honored by Mrs Lawrence Bartlett, plus visits by M B Hurley A W Hoar and Willard Rinehart. Wood cutting for Hannah Myers, headache remedies via Chamber Wain's Tablets praised.
Ray Kidwell was arrested by Officer Powles on Manning street last evening after an assault on Charles Kine at his Ballard avenue home. Kidwell waived examination and posted bail set at 300 dollars. The alleged vault and battery fractured Kline’s jaw. Mrs. Powara of Columbus, visiting Newark, accompanied Mrs. John Biggs of Gambler during the trip.
Looks of Galion residents visit Mrs C W Penn while Hoy Levering returns from Cincinnati. Waterford school held a Thanksgiving program. Mrs Millard Moore improves after illness. Young people from the M and church gathered at Will Booze home. Kara Pickler and Lloyd Chitsote spent Thanksgiving with Hyatt family in Bangs. Mrs S A Keller credits Chamberlains tablets for indigestion relief after two years of illness.
A hog cholera scare hits Bangs as many residents butcher livestock. Frank Lewis bought a hog that developed the disease, triggering concern. Meanwhile, local social rounds include Mrs. Arthur Bell hosting sisters from Gambier, Thomas Clarke visiting Akron, and the VanTossen family from Appleton calling on Mrs. Jackson.
Mrs and Mrs J. I Whitworth spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs A L Whitworth. Mr and Mrs George Burris visited Mrs Coleman of Howard. Mr and Mrs David Pipes and Mr and Mrs Charles Pipes of near Hopewell visited Mr and Mrs M C Wagper and family. Mr Crouse Cromley of Mt Vernon spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Welsh. Mr Henry Knox of Mt Vernon visited his sister Mrs Ida Boling. Mr and Mrs C D Smith visited with Mr and Mrs W A Smith of Mt Vernon.
Rollin H. Cockrey, president of the Bellville Savings Bank, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after an operation two weeks prior. He was 43, leaves a widow and his mother, Dr. H. Sellars of Banville Ohio. The report notes prolonged illness in recent months and the decision to proceed with surgery. Local mentions include travel and activities of relatives and physicians from Ohio.
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