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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
8
An advertisement claims doctors say incurable conditions are cured by Peruna. Testimonials from Mrs. Woat of Menasha Wisconsin and Miss Mary Jones of Chicago praise Peruna for catarrh stomach issues and weight gain, with notes on chronic bowel and internal organ ailments.
Leaders from about forty Southern insurers met in Atlanta to create a cooperative organization aimed at keeping investment and capital within the South. The plan, born from a Mobile convention two months earlier, targets Southern policyholders and seeks mutual protection against northern rivals. Attending were notable firms such as Southern State Life of Atlanta National Life and Accident of Nashville Inter Mountain Wire of Birmingham Alabama Fidelity and Casualty of Montgomery Equitable Casualty of Atlanta Southern Insurance of Nashville and others.
Short locals note vintage ad squibs mentioning Butter priced 28 cents and silverware in stock. Box social planned by Willing Workers at Gambler M. H. church basement Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. Wallace Gloud of Toledo visits Mt. Vernon for business. Local poultry exhibitors travel to Munafeld. Christmas picture frames advertised with various styles and prompt workmanship. Mr Fry sells his business interest.
Local items report residents such as Mr. Harry G. Biingluf and Mrs. W. W. Pennel traveling to Columbus for business. Mentions include sales at Arnold's, poultry show attendance by Mr. Henry Curtis, Mt. Vernon and Gambler guests, and various shoppers and tradesmen. Also notes legal actions, school basketball results, and public notices amid a stream of brief city items.
The article lists newly elected officers for multiple orders in Centerbury, Fredericktown, and surrounding areas. Names include Worthy Matron Kota Donahue, Worthy Patron 8. C. Horn, and numerous officers across East Star and Knights of Pythias lodges with positions like Noble Grand, Secretary, Treasurer, and Sentinel.
At a regular Mt Vernon Lodge No 20 I O O F meeting officers for the coming year were elected. Noble Grand Thomas Allen Vice Grand James Lybarger Secretary George Moore Treasurer M M Murphy Trustee for three years James Fanti. Installation for the Tuesday evening officers will occur early in January.
North Park Street resident Mr. William Morris hosted Baraca members and friends with a pleasant evening and refreshments. Mrs. Charles B. Curtis hosted a Monday bridge group at North Main Street with four tables and prizes to Mrs. J. M. Wolverton and Miss Inabel Cooper. A surprise birthday gathering for Miss Kelley brought classmates to her Vine and Gay streets home, featuring pink and white decor and a decorative birthday cake.
Mr Francis O Rourke led an orchestra with vocal and instrumental selections. Guests included Margaret Kelley Helen Parker Doris Dranagan Helen Tulloss Rose McDonough Beatrice Flanagin Marie Barrington Rose Schmidt John Rogers Glenn Drouhard James Tighe Walter Taugher Fred Seibold Paul Seibold George Hopkins Josne Roush Beatrice McDonough Elizabeth Kelley received gifts Mika Margaret was the recipient of many presents. DeBolt Crottinger wedding announced from near Centerburg with Aphriam Webolt and Frances Crottinger wedding in Columbus. They will reside with bride’s parents until spring then live near Centerburg.
Mary G Cotton died at her Lincoln Flatw home on East Gambl er street after a heart attack at about nine. She was 75 widow of Liberty L Cotton survived by two sons Clinton of Gallup NM and Pred N Cotton and two brothers Hugh Neal and George D New. Mrs David Hall died at her Columbus home after pneumonia at about 65. Survived by husband several children and two daughters Mrs David Jaggins of Lock and Mrs Hoover of Columbus. Mrs Joseph Clark died near Brink Haven after months of illness from diabetes complications at about 60. Survived by husband and five sons. Funeral at M B church Brink Haven Friday at 9 with Rev H A Bhool officiating. interment Brink Haven cemetery.
Fragmentary note from Philadelphia Ledger and Chicago News cites a disputed political scene. Mentions Benjamin Praninins and a wary public figure, with unclear quotes about accountability and pay.
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