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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
4
Sheriff Lytle reports twelve prisoners in Knox county jail this morning after five weeks with at least ten inmates daily. He notes wide range of offenses from petty texting to burglary, reflecting ongoing crime levels in the area.
Centerburg residents report Mr H. Webster of Morano California visiting relatives in the area. Mr and Mrs J F Gilbert spent Monday in Columbus. H C Smith was a visitor in Vernon Saturday. Grace Darling is visiting the area for the winter. Mrs John Coptel at Ashland hosts visitors. James Oldaker spent Sunday with Newark relatives. S B Lyon and wife spent Monday in Newark. T J Lyal and family, recently west of West Paint Virginia, have returned. Raymond Clouse of Johnstown was a Canterbury visitor Saturday. Mrs G M Daily and daughter Bibyl spent the weekend in Columbus.
Mrs Thomas Winslow spent the week at Loudonville with her niece Milas Lucile Sopp. Christmas pageant at the M. E Church and Christmas Eve service at the Christian church. Miss Oddie Thatcher of Lanville spent Sunday with Miss Minnie Bapp. Mr and Mrs Money Wilhelm visited Mr and Mrs William Bapp Sunday. Mrs Charles Gardner of Orrytile ill, worked at her parents home, and will be around again. Miss Gladys Morver of Gambler visiting Miss Minnie Bapp. Mr and Mrs Lorxtor and family at Walbonding for Allen visit. Guy Worthing called in town Tuesday. Mrs Clifford Hatley of Union Center visited Mrs W H Bapp Tuesday afternoon. Mr Clarence Fondrick working at Glenmont. Mr and Mrs Edwin Mack and son Cart spent Sunday with Mr Okie Mack of Tiverton Center.
A 78 year old Civil War veteran Joseph Hall was acquitted after a hearing in which prosecutors said evidence of an assault was weak. The case, tied to allegations by Rosemary Goins about Golda Goins, was dismissed with a brief fine. The crowded court heard testimony from Dr. C K Conard and was marked by emotions from Goins and supporters outside Riverside Park precinct.
B F Hammond director of the stock shipping for Knox county returns from a trip to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. He recently resigned from the shipping bureau and plans to launch a new venture with a credit line, operating starting Thursday across several towns including Mt Vernon Gambier Howard Danville Hout Fredericktown.
Rev C H Stockdale leads a five week revival campaign at the Fredericktown Methodist church beginning December 4 after cottage prayer meetings across town. Since the conference year 14 have joined by letter and several conversions occurred among influential locals. Ray D Moher directs a large chorus with quartets and duets. attendance has surged, with a booster delegation from Brook Saido. The pastor’s sermons spark awakening and the church plans its largest revival yet.
Knox county Auditor AyD Rinehart released the 1921 tax return totals totaling 56,984,250 dollars for real and personal property. The rural and utility sectors rise, while county officials note a net increase from 1920. Separate court notes include two Knox County Common Pleas sessions with cases ranging from divorce to damages on the Danville Jolloway road, and guardianships and probate filings.
A son was born at Mercy hospital Trewley to Mr and Mrs Charles Huwk of Howard. For sale 22 volt Honvur electric sweeper at No 6 South Main Street Mt. Vormon.
Dr E G Limbaugh of Mt Vernon visited on professional business Monday. Mr and Mrs John Coe of Nuner HIM were Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs J L Rummel. Mrs and Mrs Royal Loney hosted Sunday with Mrs Jonely. The Ladions Club of Berlin will host bazaar and food sale at Day Wardery InU Fredopic town. Deer ve Howard listed Newark wancill. We are on account for the sickness of Mrs Eliza Rummel. J D Hall rented Lloyd Bhitra farm known as Mary Winelands and will move in spring. V D Johnson and family visited Vernon friends Sunday. Don’t miss at Bugle Grove schoolhouse Friday evening Dec 14 good program and eats. Don’t miss see Leonard Draylen’s Fortunes and Misfortunes at Bugle Grove Dec 16.
Mrs Eleanor Jones longtime resident died at her daughter’s home following husband’s death. Survived by one daughter four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral at Mrs Kells home Wednesday at 2 40 pm Rev A L Mink officiating. Body to be shipped to Cincinnati for Spring Grove Cemetery burial.
The readable text shows a partial business card or notice mentioning W L Pitkin Kelly & Mit Thos and Mt Vernon. It lacks a clear event, date, or full names to establish a definite news item or outcome.
Local notices report Dec 18 services with Rey Maple preaching at morning and evening at the Church of Christ. George Porterfield leaves for Cleveland to start a banking career. Miles Nellie Taylor returns home after a visit with relatives. Master Carl Ryans spent weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Jack Blount. The Owl Creek Dramat y club presented Brown Eyed Betty to a full house at the town hall Saturday night with praise from attendees.
The Daily Banner reports the Southern Hotel basketball five of Columbus seeks games with any fast 160 pound team in or around Mt Vernon. The Southern five has been together four years and will guarantee a first class attraction. Address J W Sulitvan 1061 Hamlet Street Columbus Ohio.
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