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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1920

Page

5

Damages Suit and Receivership Asked in Knox County Court

In Knox county common pleas court Ernest W. Harris sues Williamson Hydraulic Clutch Co for 7500 dollars damages and seeks a receiver, claiming breach of contract as mechanical engineer for 1920 and discharge on Sept 0. He also notes the company’s debts to multiple creditors and alleges abandonment of clutch development. Separate suits include Garfield Hawkins vs Bert Purcell for 4000 dollars, Edith Hawkins vs Garfield Hawkins with counterclaims, and Lulu M Parsons seeking divorce from Asa Elroy Parsons for non support and custody. An alias order of sale issued in EB E Poorman vs Mary Waddell et al. and a rehearing request in Ohio vs Guy Beeman for forgery. A first and final probate account for Elia Young is filed. A real estate transfer records George W. Hyatt to Arthur J. Hanley in Mt. Vernon for 1 dollar.

Common Pleas Court Knox County Ernest W. Harris Williamson Hydraulic Clutch Co Platofff George Wisner Edgar Thomas National Security Co Robert Pitkin KR. L. Carr Answer Ie Edith Hawkins Garfield Hawkins B. FP Purcell Robert J. Carr Lulu M. Parsons Asa Elroy Parsons Ewart & Blair EB. E. Poorman Mary Waddell Blair Ohio Guy Beeman Wilking Beeman Amercan Railway Express Co Tiger Irvin Young Elia Young Game. Com George W. Hyatt Arthur J. Hanley Mt. Vernon

Ordinance Keeps Traffic Right Around Public Square

The ordinance forcing traffic to keep to the right around the public Square became effective Monday. Chief of Police Parker announced enforcement with arrests after today. Police warn keep to the right to avoid arrests.

Parker

Lecture at M and 8 Sanatorium by Elder E R Numbers

Elder E R Numbers, home missionary secretary of the Columbia Union conference, Seventh Day Adventists, lectured at the M and 8 Sanatorium. He spoke with stereopticon slides on foreign missions including David Livingstone’s Africa, and described cruel penances used by heathen. He urged prayers and offerings to aid gospel salvation. A HIV banquet was announced for Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock with YMCA registration for headcount.

E. R. Numbers Columbia Union David Livingstone Africa

Arnold Leaves Mt Vernon Telephone as General Manager

Hdward C. Arnold, after twelve years as general manager of the Mt. Vernon Telephone, resigns. The board accepts the resignation. Frank J. Van Voorhis is appointed general manager and will assume duties immediately.

Frank J. van Voorhis Hdward C. Arnold Mt. Vernon Telephone

Memorial Service of Elks 15 Held Sunday Afternoon

Mt. Vernon lodge No 140 Benevolent Protective Order of Elks held its annual memorial service Sunday afternoon at the Vine theatre. Rabbi Joseph Kornfeld of Columbus gave a memorable address as the audience praised the program. The event featured solos by Harvey J. Moore and Elsie Stillwagon and a duet by Mesdames Wootton and Patterson, with Elksmusic from the lodge orchestra.

Mt. Vernon Lodge Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Vine Theatre Joseph Kornfeld Columbus Rabbi Kornfeld Lodge of Elks Harvey J. Moore Elsie Stillwagon Mesdames Wootton Hiks Brotherhood Elkdom Order of Elks Dr. Kornfeld Elks’ Home

Hospital Notes Reports of Patient Moves and Treatments

Mrs Galloway was moved from the M and S sanitarium to her Walnut street home on Sunday. Harold Chisholm, previously in M and S, returned to Academia Monday. J B Edgar of Columbus, son of Mr and Mrs William Dear of Danville, recovered at Grant hospital Columbus and went home Monday. John Speelman, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Speelman of Homer, went to Mt Carmel hospital Columbus Sunday and had surgery for peritonitis. Mrs Charles Shoup left Mt Vernon hospital for home on West High Street Sunday in Miller and O'Bryan's ambulance. Miss Catherine Fits had a minor operation at Mercy hospital on Monday.

Harold Chisholm M. & S. Sanitarium Academia J. B. Edgar Columbus William Dear Danville Grant Hospital John Speelman Arthur Speelman Homer Wes Mt. Carmel Hospital Charles Shoup Mt. Vernon Hospital West High Street Miller & O'Bryan's

Bota Gonghess Leader Briefs Committee Visit

The committee's spokesman described the president who led the fight against the peace treaty as carrying a cane in his right hand and keeping his left hand to his chest when he met the panel. Visitors said the executive spoke in a hollow, low voice and that his words were hard to hear.

Annual Meeting of Farm Bureau at Courthouse

The annual meeting of the farm bureau will be held at the courthouse on Friday December 10. A new constitution to fit the new organization will be adopted and a portion of provisions addressed at 10 30 a.m. Murray D. Lincoln secretary of the Old Farm Bureau federation will speak on current work. I G Ketner director of marketing will discuss Cooperative Livestock Shipping beginning at 1 30 p.m.

Farm Bureau Murray D. Lincoln Old Farm Bureau Federation I. G. Ketner Co-operative Livestock Shipping

Carters Remains Sent Home From Argonne Fight

The remains of Private Benjamin Carter, who died in action in the Argonne forest drive in France, will reach New York about December 14, per a telegram received Saturday evening by Mrs. E. Parker of 1102 West Vine Street.

Benjamin Carter Argonne Forest France New York E. Parker West Vine Street

Indoor baseball schedule promises four snappy games

Indoor baseball for the week will furnish fans with four snappy games. Tonleht Coopers plays Pittsburgh Plate at 8 o'clock and at 8 45 the Bridge Works team plays Pennsylvania Shops Thursday evening Pittsburgh Plate plays the Fridge Works and Hope Forge battles with Coopers.

Tonleht Coopers Pittsburgh Plate Bridge Works Pennsylvania Shops Fridge Works Hope Forge Coopers

Bowling Contests Highlight Industrial League Week

The second round of the industrial bowling league starts Tuesday evening with a match between Hope Forge and the Pennsylvania Shops. On Wednesday night Coopers bowl Bridge Works, and Friday pits Pittsburgh Plate against M C A boys.

Industrial Hope Forge Pennsylvania Shops Coopers Bowl Bridge Works Pittsburgh Plate M. C. A. Boys

Practical gifts and home made caskets featured in fabric cover

The text praises practical gifts and describes caskets made at home from fabrics such as cretonne sateen tapestry satin and oilcloth. Foundations use cardboard or light wood and are covered with these materials. Two baskets are shown, one tapestry and satin, the other heavy sateen with a braided cord handle for hanging.

Arm Fractured Cranking a Ford

Mr Lawrence Sperry of this city fractured a bone in his right arm Saturday afternoon while cranking a Ford at the Harris garage on West High street. Council to meet on West Gambier street improvement and city sewer problems. session opens at 7 30 this evening.

Lawrence Sperry Harris Garage West High Street West Gambier Street City Council

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co. Ad

The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co promotes security for money, 5 percent interest, and courteous service. It invites customers to request booklets and notes its Columbus office at Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street. Assets exceed 20 million dollars and safe deposit boxes cost two dollars per year.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Rankin Bidg West Gay St Columbus

Local Meetings And Events Ahead In Early December

R R of P will meet Monday December 6 for officer elections. Joe Hooker Post 21 G A R meets Monday December 6 at 7 pm. Busy Bee class presents Sally Linn December 7 at Butler Church and December 11 at Bladensburg town hall. Mt Zion No 9 F and A M December 9 at 7 pm. Clinton Commandery Knights Templar to confer the Order of the Temple December 6 at 6 pm. Clinton Grange Ladies Auxiliary hold all day meeting December 8 at Mrs Sterling Johnson Newark. The Prince of Wales is noted as a member of the Knights of the Garter.

Joe Hooker Sally Linn Busy Bee Butler Church Buter Bladensburg Mt. Zion Lodge Clinton Commandery Knights ‘Tempars Order of the Temple Ladies’ Auxiliary Clinton Grange Sterling Johnson Newark

Martinsburg High School Entertainment Course Dec. 11 Lecture

The Martinsburg high school entertainment course presents its second program Saturday evening December 11 with Dr W T Sherman as lecturer on Berlin. Grange meets regular session Tuesday evening December 14 at 3 o'clock. Clinton chapter No 26 R A M convocation Friday at 7. Quindare judge No 316 LQ F meets Tuesday at 7:90. Election of officers. Poultry association meets Tuesday evening at Robert Ly Carrs office.

Martnsburg High School W. T. Sherman Berlin Grange Clinton Chapter Masonic Temple Quindare The Poultry Association Robert Ly Carrs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clutch CO Ernest J. Harris Williamson Clutch Co Luly M. Parsons Court House W. E. Steffan Gambler Street West Side Public Square James Sarael B. D. Herron H, & Workmay, Cashlor Sanatarium Arnold ELKS Catherine Fits Mercy Lgapital Ringwalt Mother Goose J. 5S. Ringwalt Company Bota Gonghess North Rodinson John Love Here Pennsylvania Love T Imne Wisconsin United States FORD Eel. R. R. of Prince of Wales Knights of the Garter Mr. H. W. Karr Chamber of Commerce Lawler’s Pharmacy Taugher Willson Goggins
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