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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1920

Page

3

Foreclosure Action and Local Court Notices

Foreclosure of mortgage sought by The Homestead Mortgage and Realty Co of Mt. Vernon against Harry Weber also known as Harry A. Weaver, and defendants G R Lafever and J A Morton with attorney Walter J Sperry. Other Knox county notices include divorce granted George W Edwards vs Barbara Elton Edwards, probate accounts, administrator appointments, discharge records, and multiple real estate transfers in Mt. Vernon and Gambier with various names and sums.

Homestead Mortgage & Realty. Co Mt. Vernon Common Pleas Court Knox County Harry Weber G. R. Lafever J. A. Morton Weber Lafever & Morton Realty Co George W. Edwarda Barbara Elton Guy Magill Maude D. Magill Claude Magill Harley Burris Frank van Voorhis Ward Thompson Walter B. Mosholier Cane Theodora Moletta Jean Andre Knox County Common Pleas Court Pittsburgh Plate Glave Co B. B.’ Sapp Emma W. Lewin George Sites Sapp

Mt Vernon WCTU Meeting Notes Calls for Enforcement

The Mt Vernon WCTU met at Mrs Arthur Parmenter's home with president Mrs Worley in charge. Speakers urged members to support law enforcement, education on new dues rates, and community service like clothing for the needy and sewing for the Children’s Home.

MT. Vernon Vernon W Willyerd Lord Flower Mission George Jackson George Schnebly Schnebly George Lepley Paul Turner

Happy Valley Social Notes Highlight Guests and Plans

Jennie Shuman and Mr. Grovar of Cambridge Ohio were guests of Ada Brown Saturday evening. Miss Jennie Shuman and Alice Brown stayed at home over Sunday. The Happy Valley school is preparing a nice Christmas program and cordially invites all.

Jennie Shuman Mr. Grovar

Buckeye City Social Notes Highlight North Bend Visits

Miss Ada Workman of North Bend visits Mrs. Karl Kerr in Buckeye City. Mrs. John Wander returns from Alliance after visiting daughter Ms. A. B. Hess. Sanford Hammond and Vernon guest to visit Mrs. Mary Norrick of Mr. Vernon, who spent the weekend with sister Mrs. Edward Lauderbaugh. Charles Parrish travels to Pittsburgh on business while George Clark of Akron visits John Hauger. Margaret Tompson Jana Starner and Lydia Remington join friends in Brink Haven for a midweek visit. Guy Lauderbaugh of Mansfeld spends Sunday with his parents. Minnie Sapp of Brink Haven calls on friends Tuesday.

Ada Workman North Bend Karl Kerr John Wander A. B. Hess Alliance Sanford Hammond Vernon Mary Norrick Edward Lauderbau Charles Parrish Pittsburgh George Clark Akron Ing John Hauger Margaret Tompson Jana Starner Misa Lydia Remington Brink Haven Guy Lauderbaugh Mansfeld Edward Lauderbaugh Minnie Sapp Tueadaoy

Falls injure residents at local facilities

Mrs. Anna Critchfield of the M. and 8 sanitarium fell from stairs Thursday and fractured her left collarbone. Mrs. Eli Davis of Adams Street underwent an operation at Mount Vernon hospital this morning.

Anna Critchfield Eli Davis Adams Street Mt. Veronom Hospital

Walking and Talking Dolls Attract Curious Shoppers

Odd wonder of a new invention, lifelike walking dolls draw children and parents alike to a shop display. The mechanical figures move when a waist line key is turned, their eyes roll and heads turn as tiny voices speak, simulating real children with sprightly steps and lifelike gestures.

Ellen Inteyland Soreinia Ella Ton Dren

Christmas Week in England Brings Unity and Cheer

A commentary on Christmas week in England describing how the festival remains vital despite changes. It notes families reunite, revivals of old associations, and a nationwide pause in business from Wednesday to Monday, with peace, charity, and harmony prevailing during the season.

England

Substitute for a Tree at Christmas

A correspondent proposes a barrel in place of a Christmas tree. The barrel, stored in a closet, will be covered with evergreen sprigs and holly and filled with gifts. The plan aims for a pretty display and family mystery as the home prepares for holiday celebrations.

Manke

Best of All Holidays Celebrated in Christmas Tone

The text extols Christmas as the best and most enduring holiday, predicting it will be observed for ages. It reflects on nations rising and falling, new beliefs replacing old, yet Christmas remains a bright, uplifting beacon for mankind.

Christman

Ancient Garistmae Dich and frumenty dish notes

An old chronicler describes frumenty as a Christmas dial dish. The method lifelike mentions polishing wheat, boiling until burnt, cooling, mixing with almond milk or cow milk, tempering with yolks, and serving with venison, mutton, or alone with sweetener.

A Form of Generosity

A fragment describes a man praised as generous and Santa Claus, yet noted as willing to take credit for any benefit provided by others. The dialogue hints at hidden self interest behind seeming generosity and credits.

Santa Claus

Annual Farm Bureau meeting held in Knox County

Knox County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at the courthouse with Murry Lincoln and F C Kitner as speakers. They outlined state policy for the year and the future scope of the Knox county organization. The constitution was adopted, creating a 17 member board and a five member at large group. George Hays Leland Cassell J C Marriott L C Welsh and A W Ransom elected to the board. Kitner urged cooperative marketing and purchasing associations for farming communities.

Murry Lincoln Ohio Farm Bureau F.C. Kitoor Knox’ County Court House Knox County George Taya Gambler Leland Caswell L. C. Welsh J. C. Marriott John Cunningham Farm Bureau George Hays Leland Cassell J.C. Marriott A. W. Ransom Indianapolis American Farm Bureau George Hayat F. G. Kitner Department of Markets Kitner

Knox County Poultry Show Set for December Week in Mt Vernon

The Knox County Poultry and Pet Stock association will hold its twentieth annual show in Mt Vernon during the week of December 20. Delays in premium slate printing push mailings to this week. New wire coops enhance exhibit appearance and viewing, and a culling demonstration will be shown by an expert for county residents. A substantial prize is offered for County boys and girls clubs displays.

Knox County Poultry and Pet Stock Association Mt. Vernon

Esto Institute Io Distinct Success headline

Esto Institute IO Distinct Success ends as farmers discuss market and cultivation strategies. Officers for next year are President O Garrison Vice President Clarence McLaren Secretary Ray Farner Treasurer H N Farmer. Woman killed by train in Springfield Mrs Alfred F Clint 68 struck by oncoming train after leaving grocery store.

Lawrence Coshocton Esto Independent Farmers’ Institute O. Garrison Clarence McLaren Ray Farner H. N. Farmer Springfield Alfred F. Clint

Christmas Stocking Legend From Saint Nicholas Tale

The article recounts the Christmas stocking tradition tied to Saint Nicholas of Myra, detailing how his acts of charity inspired residents to place shoes or stockings for gifts. It describes his legendary rescue of a poor family, the gold purses, and how the custom grew among children and convent pupils who left stockings and notes for St. Nicholas to fill with sweet treats.

Nichoina Lydia Anti Minor St. Nicholas Myra Ain Nicholas Fouig St. Nichols Saint Nicholas

Gifts That Please Women In Modern Magazines

The article suggests making dainty gifts like sofa pillows and fashionable stocks from scraps and a box of colors. It describes personalized touches, such as embroidery, and notes the importance of choosing gifts that suit many friends rather than a single style for all. It cites a tale of an old lady who made pro cushions and mittens annually, praising the idea if gifts delight the recipient.

Farm Bureau Seeks County Support for Club Work

The first annual Knows County Farm Bureau meeting praised by attendees and held at the courthouse, initiating a winter series of farmers gatherings. Resolutions urge the county commissioners to fund county boys and girls club work yearly, delay road pavement contracts due to material costs, and build more rain ditches while suspending real estate taxation amid inflated values. The bureau backs national and state farm programs.

Reorganized Knows County Farm Bureau Wiew Koreau Sama Bureau Farm Bureau

Bicycle Stolen From Local Shop Prompting Police Appeal

Juvenile Officer Purcell seeks the thief who stole a brown bicycle with white trim from a Pennsylvania shop. The theft occurred Wednesday afternoon, reported Thursday, and police urge anyone with information to contact Purcell.

Purcell Pennsylvania Juveniie

Dramatic club to present Maine play at Grange Hall

The Dramatic Club announces a performance of the play Maine at the Grange Hall Kenyarwo on Wednesday November 18 at 8 oclock. Cast lists Zeph Cumminga-A and Ralph Cumminge, Charles On pam, Nell Wentworth, Hingle George Sehrack, Tempe BD Popham, My Holder, W Hy Tom a, Jinpeey H M Baal, Mose Gosain Wilder Foote, Sune Cummings-, Mrs. Cummings Martha Cowne Keatah Ano Jane Ketcham Mattle Toma, Dotasy Tomps Coolle Thompson.

Maine Grange Kenyarwo Zeph Cumminga Price Ralph Cumminge Charles Pam Nell Wentworth Mose Gosain Wilder Foote Sune Cummings da Craven Mrs. Cummings Martha Cowne Keatah Ano Jane Ketcham Mattle Toma Dotasy Tomps Coolle Thompson

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Bert P. Purcell Anawerla Garfield Hawkina B. B. Sapp Joseph L. Booker Clarence McKinney Fred W. Kahrl Anne M. Harper James Henry Margaret Willey Hilliar Bowman Harold G. Stewart Hillifar Charlen King Robinson Knox County Recorder Cass C. C. Crider Vu Wil Liam Th Brull A. Stecum Knot County Protate Fearly Poole Macrutrix Wilson Clements Farlen McGibney Raoberia Jamon McGibney Jr Clinton Mary A. DeWitt M. M. Dewitt Orpha A. Lewin George W. Gilmore U. Meeting Happy Valley Buckeye City Board of Five Directors Esto Institute Grod St Nicholas, Beint Custom Ries Store of Things Dramatic Club Taughers Willson Sapp Bros. & CO
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