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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1917

Page

5

Red Cross drive launches in Knox county church

Framed by a Friday dinner at the Knox county Presbyterian church, Red Cross officials and workers begin the county campaign to reach 10 000 members by Christmas. Demonstrations, a pantomime and slides depict war aims and relief work as volunteers plan luncheons and public progress reports, with emphasis on joint male and female efforts and community support.

Knox Courty Presbyterian Church Germany Pete Curthy Meltzer Dwight McNabb Donald H. Harper Re Woster Anderson Sr. . Dowds Knox County Belgium Gomans Beam Red Cross Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce Campiton Cleveland Elizabeth Corcoran Tas Jut Vampton Roads Hamilton Red Crostieni Christanin Beatty Th. Willian Thymus Bogardus Uncle Sam James Beam Cardon Youn Mies Liberty Lean Anion Conley Army

Unclear OCR fragment hints at local event and figures

Fragmentary text mentions individuals Winny Roun Recor Dyan and Wesley Woodeon with dates and places, referring to a building in Anthon and various names. It notes a plan or scheme, possible procurement, and a public schedule with references to a daily events list and a demonstration.

Winny Roun Wesley Woodeon Viti Yoortia Nnannanore Stuthly Uy Minon McFadden Atlee Welle Wendell Sui Fed Crowe Uae Fridny Amlenhin Devin America

Local aviator in the British Flying Corps heads to Ontario

Serogd Lient Clyth Kinney of the British Royal Wyine Corpa, visiting East High Street, left Thursday afternoon for Ontario Cradle Lient. Kinney expects to enter the war actively in Britain soon, though no definite word was received.

British Flying Corps Ontario Serogd Lient Clyth Kinney Royal Wyine Corpa Old Tower Abtie Kinney East High Street Atternnon Ontvia Cradle Lient Bim

Gambier Public Schools Reopen After Gas Shortage

Gambier public schools reopened yesterday after a three day closure caused by a gas shortage. Officials report the district is back to normal operations with no lingering issues affecting students or staff.

Gambier Gambon

Vail Honorably Discharged from Army at Sheridan

An Army discharge notice reports Vail honoredly discharged at Sheridan with a formal registry. The notice mentions Mutert and a related petition involving Hayden Hisran, and notes retirement in News West prior to the discharge event.

Vail ARMY Sheridan Cumy Sheridan Alor Metia News West Hayden

Lieuts Sperry and Cramer Depart for Army Camps Friday

Two newly commissioned lieutenants Sperry and Cramer depart Friday for Army camps. The article notes their commissioning at Fort Hon and lists their assignments to CAP Blermi CHM and Cai Zachary Tay, with names such as Jor, Lawhelile, and Ryo Hoth mentioned among their unit peers.

Sperry Cramer Laawernee Spony Jett Friday Cap Blerimi Layne Cai Zachary Tay Jor Lawhelile Ryo Hoth

Gotshall Applies for Admission to Aviation Service

Gotshall seeks admission to aviation service with an application filed in Men date, aiming to join the aviation corps.

Gotshall

Millersburg Triumph Over Second High 15 to 1

Millerburg defeated Second High by a decisive 15 to 1 score in a one sided game. Highlighted by strong offense and solid defense, the Millersburg team dominated early and maintained the lead throughout.

Millersburg Millerebiee Fle Selicol Waster Hell A

Kelley Falls On Ice Spurs from Sprainted Shoulder

Thurnay reports an accident with a sprained shoulder after a fall on ice. Unclear names and incidents mention Lieut Smith departing for Grant, plus a Milford farmers institute scheduled at Milford Grange Hall on December 1 and 30.

Kelley Thurnay Lin Milford Furmers’ Institute Milford

Campbell's offer void after January for Mt Vernon road plan

Local authorities debate funding for a road realignment toward Mt Vernon as Campbell threatens a $35,000 credit loss. Payments proposed from landowners and donors total about $1,1000, with rail, brick makers, and Mt Vernon contributors pledging funds. If the offer collapses, the project risks delays and possible derailment.

Mt. Vernonds Campbell Mr Campbell Heme Cookseys Harrison Hell GW. Sperry W. Nell Feney Sper B& O, Rail Road Co Mt Vernon Alex Ind Mt. Vernon Uben Homer Brandon My. Campbell Ailen Herald

Lieut Nichols Addresses High School Boys

Lieut. WR Nichols spoke to local high school boys at the YMCA Thursday evening. He recently received his commission at Fort Benjamin Harrison and left Thursday night for Port Dodge, IA, where he has been assigned.

Ym.ca Lieut WR. Nichols Benjamin Haresaw Nichols Port Dodge

Birth notices from Harrison township and Dateville area

A fragmented birth notice appears for a son born to Mr and Mrs Lowey at Dateville, with parents Mr and Mrs Perea Dudgeon of Harrison township and a mention of Mrs Lowe. A second, incomplete line references Mr and Mrs W Dehavare on a road, and LB Cochran.

Mary Lowey Lowe Perea Dudgeon Harrison Township W. Dehavare Satur Morntny LB. Cochran

Street Railway Sale Sparks Court House Action

Berman and Ferrman metal dealers of Columbus bought the local street railway company's property at the receiver's sale held at the courthouse Saturday for 28,600. Salisbury purchases Blocher Building in West High, sold to Mr. Sillabuey by Patrick Purcell at the courthouse Saturday with a juvenile price noted.

Berman & Ferrman Columbus Court House Mlocher Weat High Atteotian BR. Sillabuey Patrick Purcell

Fredericktown Boys in Juvenile Court Suspended Sentences

Two Fredericktown youths appeared in juvenile court Friday on delinquency charges and received suspended sentences to an industrial school. Their case stemmed from an incident after an early league game last Sunday.

Fredericktown

Long Distance Call To Camp Sheridan Reportedly Handled

A long distance telephone call connected Camp Sheridan with a Hastings area, details indicating a training base contact during an evening in Hale hour. The report mentions personnel including Joewl Ollie and Thomson, with Harry Thornton and Tat Yo noted in training, and confirms the call duration around twenty minutes.

Camp Sheridan Hale Joewl Ollie Central Union Koop Thomson Lidsey Harry Thornton Sheridan Aubin

Local Boy Enlists at Akron Brother Is With E Battery

Walter Moore, employed in Akron, has enlisted and is training at Camp Megas near Washington. His brother Riley Moore serves with E Battery, and the Moore family notes the enlistment occurred Monday though details of service remain scant.

Akron Brother E Battery Worl Ube Eenalral Nene Bop Riley Moore Walter Camp Megas Wiehinigon Hal Moore

Cardul Helps Woman Recover From Ill Health

A Wyandotte woman narrates a year and a half of illness with fat intolerance, limb pains, and weakness. After using Cardul she improved within a week and fully recovered in about a month, enabling her to resume all chores. The ad urges other women to try Cardui, the woman’s tonic, sold by local druggists.

Wyandotte Mirh Mia Mlorenoa Rogers Pines Flor Cardari Tonfe Wells

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Nuree Paty Elizabeth Coveiou Lean Y Gerarin Smith Riendll Fredertele Town Mart Grant Hilnols Utica Lieut. Nichols Salisbury Blocher E. P. Thompson Corporal Harry Thompson Cardus Stamm’s South Main St Stamm’s Good Clothes Shop Mt. Vernon, Ohio Son Columbia Grafonolas Columbia Records Maisie The L. C. Penn Co. Manufacturers, Representatives & Wholesale Distributors
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