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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1914
Page
2
A poem recalling Christmas memories and faith as a Christ Child visitor enters a home. The speaker envisions a childlike figure behind the door, evokes past gifts and longing, and imagines welcoming the Christ Child to share in humble generosity for Bennie and the others.
A visiting child arrives from the home to wish a merry Christmastide. The matron sends Luther to share a sweet wish, recalling last year when his mother hung candies and green boughs. This year she sings the Christ Child song in heaven, holding another child, as Luther comes to bring cheer to the household for Christmas.
A fragmentary verse describes a child nearing night as a door closes and a parent’s embrace merges with the mother’s love. A divine light from heaven links parental affection with the child, implying intimate family unity in a prophetic, tender mood.
Letter to the editor condemns the Claus rumor and urges readers to support a Christmas appeal. The author urges discreet acts to surprise children and recalls Santa Claus as a former boy who loved toys.
A poetic Christmas meditation praising the Christ Child with lines about peace, hope, and mercy. The text envisions Christ's presence in every home, angels, and the city of David, urging hearts to keep Christmas within and to rejoice at the heavenly glory.
Orra Dayton Boice recounts a Christmas day gathering with kin and two turkeys. After relatives depart, children sneak a late supper and, awakened by a haunting kitchen noise, bravely creep toward their parents. A gun is used to defend the home as the ghostly sounds reveal a frightened intruder.
Knox County sheriff to sell in Mount Vernon on Saturday January 16 1915 the Brink Haven water property lot in the village of Millsburg now Brink Haven. The property measures about 122 feet by specified boundaries and lies in the original plat of the village. Appraised at 1400.00. Conducted by John M Woolibor sheriff and Sharp attorney.
Florence Robertson versus Howste Sauiion ot involves a Knox County Ohio order of sale. The property in Mount Vernon is described as portion of a large tract in the fourth quarter of the sixth township and fourteenth range. Sale at the Knox County Court House on Wednesday December 30 1914 at 2:00 PM. Premises include a 100 acre track conveyed to William Daily by Francis Hardouty. Legal description covers starting at the southwest corner then north 1 degree 10 chains, east 28 chains, south 1 degree, west 4 chains etc. Appraised at 2200 dollars. One third cash balance in one year and two years installments option. Sheriff John M Woolison. Attorneys Lewis & Houck Blake.
An order of sale in Knox County Ohio transfers a described parcel in Berlin Township near Ankenytown. The property on lot No.5 part of Bee and Quarter of Township 8 North Range 13 West covers 3.82 acres with an appraised value of 1585 dollars. Sale set for Thursday at 2 PM with cash terms.
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