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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
4
In Martinsburg over forty men split into even sides for a clay pigeon shooting contest held on a Saturday afternoon. By prior agreement the losing side hosted a supper and dance, rounding out the event with communal celebration.
Embroidery Club members entertained by Mrs. Linnie McKee on Wednesday evening in Martinsburg. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Band of Pittsburgh Miss Kate Kidwell of Columbia and Mina Wordsworth of Galton. A three course luncheon was served and the gathering featured a turkey supper at Martinsburg town hall with about ninety attendees followed by dancing lasting until near midnight, the event described as very enjoyable.
The Brandon Baptist Church led by Rev. Theodore M Hofmeister moves Friday meeting to Dec 6 with a pension business session on Dec 7 at 2 p.m. Officers to be elected Sunday after 10 a.m. Sunday school. The season includes a Wednesday prayer service and a message on The Government of God. Mt Vernon rural carriers report the completion of a 52 day mall car weighing.
Treasur er elect Lloyd M. Bell named Clifton G. Hunt of South Vernon as deputy. Hunt, active in local business and real estate, accepts. Mary Pickard remains as bookkeeper. Also noted is the 20th Century Club annual Woman’s Day program and silver offering set for Sunday December 8 at 2 PM at Calvary Baptist Church Mulberry Street.
Mr and Mrs Harrison Elbert hosted many neighbors and relatives for Thanksgiving including Nelsons Nichelle Rine Burch Taylor Porterfield Scholen and Van Winkles. A kitchen carpenter note and a hunting accident involving George McKee were reported with local residents visiting and helping.
Court house notes record a case setting that Jewell versus Bell was commenced before Judge Seward, noting procedural entry in the court calendar and initial filing actions.
D W Platner of Howard Ohio is picking a fall crop of strawberries from vines bearing unprotected from the weather. The berries are not large but flavorful and all picked fruit has been delivered to Mt. Vernon.
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