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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
3
Mt Vernon attorneys attend the funeral in Newark as sessions in common pleas were interrupted. A busy day in court marked by respect to memory of Judge Kibler with no sessions held Tuesday.
District court items from Knox County include no session on Wednesday in respect for Charlies H. Kibler with funeral in Newark. Court to reconvene Thursday at 9 am for case assignments. Divorces granted to Wolman and Pelton. various common pleas matters include foreclosures, estate accounts, and property distributions. One inmate moved to state hospital. lunacy affidavit filed. several administrative actions and marriage license recorded.
A vintage ad-style notice urges breaking up a dangerous cold at once. It touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy that loosens mucus, stops coughing, and soothes lungs. Guaranteed relief at 25 cents from the local druggist.
Patrons commend the Buckeye State Building and Loan Company for loaning on farm mortgages at five percent, with timely payments. Officers and directors express appreciation as Agneta eight million dollars is highlighted, noting customer referrals and reliable service from Rankin Bouldin at 22 Went Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio.
Frank Wright 43, son of Chauncey Wright, of 207 West Vine Street, died at Soldiers' Home in Sandusky after heart trouble. His remains arrived in Mt. Vernon on Wednesday. He was single. The notice also mentions prior injury from a B&O train mishap last summer. The text includes medical advert advice for liver and stomach health and remedies.
Aaron Rowe of Lock died suddenly from heart failure Tuesday afternoon in his front yard. He was 74 and had been ill for two weeks. He leaves three children William of Lock Lewis and Mrs William Barrick of Appleton Ohio. Funeral at Fairview Church in Lic county Thursday at noon with interment in Fairview Cemetery.
An old ad promotes Sloan's ointment for rheumatism and related pains with quick relief claims and household availability. Community notes report Brandon M.4 Sunday School candy pop corn event, a local hospital operation recovery, and visits by Mr J W Peterson. Word also arrives that Mr R P Hall of Philadelphia, formerly Mt Vernon, was elected conductress of Hamilton Chapter 116, Eastern Star, Philadelphia.
Prompt action stops coughs from colds as soon as symptoms begin. The ad claims it penetrates throat irritation and loosens phlegm, with testimonials saying it gives quick relief and improves breathing.
A Baptist church banquet of 50 men from various city churches strengthened the Brotherhood, a new interchurch society. Dr T H McAfee, from Portsmouth, spoke on The Man Worth While, urging ongoing effort and unity among churches. The event inspired local merchants to support the movement and warned of risks during the holidays.
Humane officer Tucol M. Lyburger visited Mt Liberty in response to an anonymous letter alleging a man left a team of horses without water for days in a barn. The officer recalled a previous case last spring involving cruelty to horses and threats made toward neighbors who reported the acts.
Serious incident in Columbus as Clifford Lewis, ex Mr. Vernon resident, was found suffocating in his garage after his family left for the evening. He was revived briefly, but remains unconscious and in critical condition. Born in Columbus and married to Maddia McFaddon of Mr. Vernon.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs George Simpkins of Utica Tuesday at the home of Mrs Della Bricker on Hust Plea int street in the city Mrs Howard Byron returned this morning to Orrville after a visit in the city with Mr and Mrs W F McKee
County and state education officials warn that no agent can demand purchases for school standardization. Only the Teachers and Pupils Reading Circle book holds department approval. Knox county district and county superintendents will not issue letters of introduction or recommendation for any selling material.
Dr. T. H. McAfee came back to Portsmouth this morning after a short stay in the city with Rev. and Mrs. G. Rector Dye of East Vine Street. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Owen also returned to Fulton, Ohio, following a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Dan K. Bird.
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