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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1912

Page

3

Mt Vernon church structure praised for modern design

Read like a historic piece praising the Mt Vernon church nearing completion. It details a spacious auditorium with 800 seats, a 1541 pipe organ, an elevated pulpit, balcony, amber cathedral glass, and a tan gold oak color scheme. It notes a 224 seat chapel, social rooms, kitchen and serving area, thirteen Sunday school rooms, and up to 400 person capacity when social and chapel spaces are opened together. The building features electric lighting, up-to-date heating, and a large ventilation system, reflecting thorough craftsmanship and planned functionality. Rev. W A Clemmer is highlighted for leadership and vision in guiding construction and design choices.

Gay Street Krex Clemmer

Clinton Chapter elects officers and holds banquet

Clinton Chapter No 26 Royal Arch Masons elected officers for the upcoming year in a lodge room ceremony at the Masonic Temple. High Priest Leonard B Rawlinson, King Gall Cookie, and other officers were chosen amid petitions and business. A banquet served by Mrs Charles Smith Bradfeld followed, with visiting dignitaries in attendance. Samuel H Peterman was re elected secretary for the 36th time as the chapter closed its meeting.

Clinton Chapter Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Leonard B. Rawlinson King—Gall Cookie, Berbe Charlen E. Ayers Russell J. Ash Prin. Sojourner Lyle T. Cromley Royal Arch James W. Jones A. M 2Nd Wail William M. Banning G. M First Wall Arthur B. Rawtingon Frank McGugin R. M. Greer I. M. Wolverton Lee T. Cromle Jed Moutin Charles C. Iams Frank Levering Charles Smith Bradfeld Lewis P. Bhaus Henry ©. Bostwick W. Stamm Jad Mantis Prank Samuel H. Peterman

Delightful reception honors First Presbyterian church plan

A Friday evening reception and banquet for First Presbyterian members preludes the new church dedication. Over two hundred guests dined in the chapel and auditorium as Prof. Floyd Hubba played, and Rev. Clemmer presented Frank L. Beam as toastmaster. The program featured W. P. Bogardus, Ming Skert, Prof. J. S. Alan, Rev. D. Barnett, Mr. Kimball, Rev. L. W. Mullane, Dr. F. A. Wilder, and Rev. Clemmer.

First Presbyterian Church Floyd Hubba Clemmer Frank L. Beam W. P. Bogardus Ming Skert J. 5 Alan D. Barnett Ollie Mr. Kimball L. W. Mullane The Presbyterian Church F. A. Wilder Misa Thert Rey W. A. Clemmer

Fire Doused at New First Presbyterian Church Gathering

A potential disaster at the new First Presbyterian shared Friday night was averted as a small fire in the pastor’s reception room near the northwest corner of the new addition was discovered early. Over 200 banquet attendees calmly exited while firefighters sprayed the blaze with a chemical, preventing further damage.

First Presbyterian Clemmer

Canton Man Drops Dead at Shedd Store

In Canton a Bowman Brothers trading company man collapsed and died while entering the Shedd store. He was visiting the shop on Chinese day and reportedly suffered a sudden medical episode, with witnesses noting he carried Austrian notes prior to the incident.

J . Bowman Bowman Brothers Tieng Company Canton Bowman Ne Riebel

Fatal wound ends fight after beer raid near Anbland

Anbland December 14 The death of F E Ebert 28 follows a July 23 shooting during a Mose Hill beer raid. He died after months of illness. Policeman Ted Spreng faced trial for the fatal shot but was exonerated by a jury.

Arrest of Marty Hawkins on assault charge in Brink Haven

Marty Hawkins was arrested on a warrant issued in Justice Blu baugh's court yesterday charging Anna with assault and battery. The charge was preferred by 8 L Thompson. Hawkins waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury. The parties reside in Brink Haven.

Marty Hawkins

Home Center for Girls Craft and Hospitality Ideas

The article urges mothers to make the home a hub of varied activities for daughters. It advocates hosting musical afternoons, inexpensive entertaining, and shared crafts at home to foster hospitality, collaboration, and personal growth, with outdoor and in home projects. It suggests using a spare room or corner and basic tools for crafts like jewelry making, stenciling, wood carving, bead work, weaving, and pottery.

Grace Guilatin Seton Mothers Magazine

Officers Elected by the Koosing Encampment No 381

Koosing Encampment No. 381 C. O. F. elected officers at their Friday meeting. After a business session a banquet and amoker followed. Officers listed include Chief Patriarch Morgan Rahburn Senior Warden L. L. Baughman Junior Warden O. W. Van Wicklen High Priest Edmund Sheppard Banner J. C. Hunt Treasurer F. L. Bennett Trustee C. G. Harris.

Koosing Morgan Rahburn L. L. Baughman O. W. van Wicklen Edmund Sheppard Bombe J. C. Hunt F. L. Bennett C. G. Harris

Deafness Cure Claim Promoted by Catardt Product

A damaged advertisement asserts a single path to curing deafness through a proprietary remedial technique. It claims a respiratory tube and inflamed ear conditions can be treated by removal of inflammation, with emphasis on restoring normal hearing and a promise of permanent results. The text mentions an address in Toledo and references a person or brand named Catardt.

Toledo

Exposed ad promotes Scott's Emulsion and health claims

An old damaged ad touts Scott's Emulsion as boosting resistance and healing lungs after tuberculosis. It claims concentrated energy nourishes body organs and helps cold and bronchitis, naming Hott & Howne and a location, with garbled supply details.

Scott Hott & Howne Moomfield M. J

Sunday School Conference Program at Gay Street M E Church

The program for the Sunday school conference at Gay Street M E Church on December 18 includes a 2:00 devotional led by Rev. Long Mt. Vernon, 2:20 county organized work by Co W Shinn Gen Ser Ohio & 8 Assn, 2:50 department of work led by Mia Phebe A Curtis, 4:20 reports from Knox County schools, 4:30 general conference on Knox County needs, 7:20 devotional led by Tey Houston Tidb, address The Call for the Child by Phebe A Curtis, 8:20 address Benefit of the Organized Work of the Schools by C W Shinn, 2:15 adjournment.

Gay Street M. E Long Mt. Vernon W. Shinn Ohio & 8 Department of Work Mia Phebe A. Curtis Ohio Sunday School Association Knox County Tey Houston C. W. Shinn

Poultry Show Honors Awarded to Local exhibitor

Mr L. L. A. Stream of this city carried off the highest honors at the poultry show in Buckhfun Ohio. He won first on cook and cockerel, second on pullet, and first on buff Orpington class over 125 competitors. He also took the special prize for the meat si rate secured by any one exhibitor.

Ll. A. Stream Bueyfun Ohio

Mr Kimball Davidson Dies at 66 at Home East of Windensburg

Mr Kimball Davidson died at his home east of Windensburg Friday evening at 8 o'clock after a long illness caused by paralysis. He was over 66 years old and is survived by his wife, three sons and three daughters. The funeral will be at the late home Sunday afternoon with Rev Joseph Myers officiating. Interment will be in Bladensburg cemetery.

Kimball Davidson Windensburg Joseph Myers Bladensburg

Automobile Collision Kills Two near Hare Road

On December 14 two men, Ernest Priest and Clark Zimmermann, were struck by a car after stepping from behind a wagon on a road near hare. Driver Dale Key could not stop in time. J Miller, a local real estate dealer and owner of the automobile, was present.

Bryan Ernest Priest Clark Zimmerman Hare Dale Key J. Miller

Engineer Killed in Bowerstown Train Collision

In Steubenville region a rear end crash between two westbound Panhandle freight trains near Bowerstown killed engineer Charles Stocker of Dennison. The rear engine rolled over a bank, a caboose and several cars wrecked, and the track was blocked for hours. An ex change quip about dog owners suggests humor amid the accident.

Steubenville Panhandle Bowerstown Charles Stocker Dennison

Per Cent Time Deposits Highlight Local Building Loan

Dividends of stock and a long track of six percent deposits are noted. The text mentions amounts in savings, balances, and dividends tied to a building and loan company. A Miss Verna McGugin travels from North Mulberry Street to Columbus with her sister Merle McGugin, a student at OSU.

Cen‘arburg Building and Loanannesdon Company Misa Verna McGugin North Mulberry Street Columbus Misa Merle McGugin

Kenyon Beats Mt Vernon in Narrow 35 18 Win

Kenyon defeated the Mt Vernon M A basketball team Friday evening by a score of 35 to 18. Marcus Rosenthal, practicing law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been a guest of his parents on East High street for several days and returned to Birmingham that evening. Mr and Mrs H Warden of near Danville moved to Mt Vernon and will reside here in the future.

Kenyon Mt. Vernon ¥. M Gambler Marcus Rosenthal Birmingham Alabama 1. Rosenthal East High Street H. Warden Near Danville Mt Vernon

Newly Elected Ob jects of the Household of Ruth

The list announces officers for the Household of Ruth including Most Noble Governor Mrs John May Hight Noble Governor Mrs Charles Turner Noble Governor Mrs Merriam Judy Past Grand Noble Governor Mrs John Payne Worthy Counsel Mrs Margaret Worthy Prelate Mr James Reds dix Future officers include Mr John Croxton Mr John Payne Mrs Jos L Booker Worthy Treasurer Mrs Gertrude Rowse and Worthy Recorder Mrs Dana Jones.

Ruth Mra. Jom May Noble Chas, Turner Merriam Judy Mont Noble John Payne Margaret Turner James Reds Trinteen John Croxton Jos. L. Booker Worthy Gertrude Rowse Dana Jones

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