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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
2
Fredericktown residents share social visits and church events while council debates a new gas supply ordinance. The measure faces changes after Columbus drafts and requires a gas company rep present to finalize terms. Local movements include sewing bees, visits to family in nearby towns, school events, and upcoming holiday programs by local clubs and churches.
The obituary outlines deaths in Danville and Fredericktown, detailing G M Wander at home after months of paralysis, a 46 year old, survived by husband and daughter, with funeral plans pending. Also notices for two other deaths aged 16 and 84, with survivors listed and funeral details. A separate item notes a hearing in Washington on wire control, with ICC conference on telegraph and telephone regulations and franks rebates.
The Banter announces lodge elections and invites members to send details by mail or phone. Quindaro Lodge No. 316 elected Nevie Grand Davis as Grand Master and other officers for the year, to be installed in January. H. B. Curtin Lodge No. 2767 named officers including Noble Grand L. Booker and Secretary Samuel J. Simmons. Ko ks ing Hive 112 L O T M listed officers such as Part Commander Mrs Glasgow and Captain of Guards Mrs Shitette.
The Knoxville Sentinel reports on Hawthorne postmaster Tett facing an $8000 shortage. Four weeks after Chicago inspectors caught him, he had five coins in his pockets and proclaimed becoming a “good fellow” a path to public favor. The piece muses on true friendship and leadership.
Amateur and professional golf players from across the country arrived in Atlanta to compete in the Southern championship opening at East Lake course tomorrow and continuing through the week.
In Pasadena California society faced strain as the Japanese training squadron led by Admiral Yoshiro was honored with a hotel ball that local women refused to attend. Invitations were misplaced or not delivered and the Admiral’s dance was canceled. A planned reception for schoolchildren in Long Beach also failed due to a telegram from the Admiral.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Hart Sheen living four miles south of Mt Vernon was severely burned Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Shawn without noticing the child’s activity on the back porch did not see the blaze until screams alerted her. The mother wrapped a rug about the boy and smothered the flames but the burns covered much of his body. Dr Runek from Mt Vernon Medical and Surgical Sanitarium dressed the wounds. It is believed the child lit a match and the flame caught his clothing.
Several score steamerymen and butter makers from Oregon gathered in Eugene to organize a state dairy association and join the annual convention. State veterinarian Dr Lyte will demonstrate the effects of tuber entered in dairy cows. A large display of dairy machinery and products is shown. The Commercial Club of Eugene hosts the event and has imported hundreds of miniature milk bottles from Germany as souvenirs.
The Indiana Horticultural Society celebrates its demi centennial with the largest convention in its history in Indianapolis. The opening program at the Buatohone featured a welcome by president N Lindley of Salem and papers on topics of interest to fruit growers. The convention runs through tomorrow.
Washington December 7 President Taft was the chief speaker at the initial session of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress opening amid enthusiasm. Governor Harmon of Ohio Jon Clifford Sitton of Canada Champ Clark of Missouri and others to speak in sessions continuing through today and tomorrow. Congressman Joseph B. Ranelldell of Illinois presiding officer in the largest gathering ever held in the United States in waterways development with several thousand delegates from across the country.
Winter skin troubles from chaps to frostbite are eased by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad claims it heals burns, sores, sprains, and inflammations. available for 26 cents at local shops Hollis Baker’s and Fink in Fredericktown.
The Mississippi Conference of the M B Church South convened in Iittesburg Mississippi with a large delegation. Bishop Mollon of Texas presided as officer.
Oklahoma City hosts the Oklahoma Retailers Association convention as merchants from across the state gather to discuss freight rates competition of malls and other matters of usual interest and importance.
The Lord's Day Alliance of Canada assembled in Toronto today for a triennial convention. Delegates from across the Dominion attended, including many clerical and lay workers of wide reputation. Some people waste a lot of valuable time trying to find out what their neighbors are doing.
In Washington today Lieut. Richard Moore of the Engineer Corps wed Miss Dorothy Langfitt, daughter of Colonel Langfitt of the Washington barracks, in what is described as the most notable military wedding of the season.
Major chemists from the United States and Canada gather in New York for the third annual session of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. The three day meeting opens with leaders from academia and industry attending to discuss advances in the field.
Washington DC December 6 The executive committee of the Southern Commercial Congress met in a big city to finish plans for a major Southern commercial rally proposed for Atlanta next March.
Melvin Phillipa and family were guests of Charlea Gregg of Palmyra Bunday. The Infant daughter of Atvart Hinde is ill with bronchial pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Clark and Grace left for St. Johns Michigan for an extended visit. Dan Hines of Mt. Vernon was guest of his son Albert Hines. Syler Broa. of Ankenytown visited while stock was bought. Erwin Overbtulnteer and family spent Sunday with HL AL Daniela. James McManie gave a marriage shower for their daughter, newly married to Walter Smith.
The notice describes a sheriff's sale of two parcels in Knox County Ohio second and third quarters. It details parcel boundaries starting at the Delaware and Liberty roads, giving compass directions and mileages, totaling about ninety one and ninety six one hundred acres. It states appraisal values and terms: one third cash and the balance in two equal installments over two years with interest, secured by mortgage. parcels offered separately and then together if not sold. The sale is to be conducted by Parker and Shortt, Knox County, with proceeds to the planters.
Mrs Beal and party from Wort Vine traveled to Danville on Thursday morning for a day visit, spending time in the city.
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