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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
5
The Prospect is very favorable as the Cleveland, Southwestern and Columbus Railway Company reports successful completion of its refinancing plan. Officials indicate strengthened finances and improved solvency outlook for the carrier.
Mt Vernon shows signs of booming commerce and industry as talk grows of an interurban electric line through Mt. Vernon to Columbus via Mansfield. Refinancing of the Cleveland Southwestern and Columbus Ry Co sparks belief the route may extend this way, boosting the local economy. A Pennsylvanian railroad shop addition is planned to raise employments and payroll, while double-tracking of the B and O progresses toward Knox county.
The article notes optimistic prospects for Mt Vernon with a large business construction in the works and a favorable deal expected to close within days. It highlights Christmas season optimism for the coming year and positive impact on local residents. Probate notices of hearings on December 31 follow, listing numerous guardianship and estate accounts to be settled.
A. P. Sandies announces results of the state corn growing contest for Knox County boys bound for Washington. Forest W. Eley from Pleasant township leads with 114.314 bushels per acre, Clyde W. Purdy 95.858, and Asa B. Remington 88.636 from Jefferson township.
The first cold wave of the season struck Mt. Vernon on Sunday, dropping temperatures about 25 degrees before night. By Monday morning, many thermometers read eight degrees above zero, with a warming trend expected Tuesday and reports indicating the cold spell will be short-lived as warmer weather approaches.
Judge Charles W. Seward on Monday afternoon appointed Mr. Lewis P. Schaun of Mt. Vernon the seventh member of the county jail building commission to work with three county commissioners the probate judge the sheriff and the clerk of courts. Schaun, a former Newark contractor, is described as valuable for the role as the commission will soon receive plans for the new jail.
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