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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
7
A notice describes the approach to solicitations by letter or alternative methods. It explains permissible channels, required documentation, and timelines for submissions, indicating that respondents may use multiple contact methods to ensure receipt by the issuing authority.
In Ohio, the Supreme Court sustained lower court rulings in two cases. W H Hayner, a Dayton distiller, was found guilty for selling liquor by mail to dry Knox County. The court held it unlawful to sell liquor by mail in dry areas. In a separate case, State v Walter Schean, from Tuscarawas County, the court ruled breweries cannot sell liquor wholesale or retail in dry counties.
The program lists a December 23 performance at Mulberry Street M P church for the cantata Foxy Santa. Santa Claus is Norman Turner with Jack Frost Percy Van Wicklin and Mina Mary Cleo Colle in key roles. A large ensemble includes Snow Fairies Orphans and Santa's Military Band with multiple songs and dialogues.
Fayatteville North Carolina resident A D McDonald recounts how his sister, once pale and wasting with consumption, recovered fully after using King’s New Discovery. The letter praises the remedy for coughs, colds, influenza, asthma and bronchial troubles, noting a free trial bottle and a one dollar price.
A fire swept the Wright property occupied by Lee Tucker on Sunday evening, damaging plastering and store goods. Fire brigade quickly extinguished the blaze though two squares of wall and plastering were destroyed. A protracted M B Church meeting closed, with Rev. McClerland lecturing this week. union services set for Saturday at A C church. Jay Hollister and Fred Tucker hospitalized in Columbus. Mr Hoffman of Mt Vernon visited Cornelius Tima and others.
Attorney W D Bowers and family plan to move soon to Pines for their future home. D Hayden bought Bowers law office. J W Truex sold dray business and residence to B V Swetland and Paul Hewitt. J P Lathe taken to Mt Carmel hospital Columbus for tuberculosis treatment. Shinnaberry visited Mr Vernon on business. Hower Rainey and Miss Ethel Williams of Marengo spent weekend with Burt Rainey family. Linger at Cincinnati for cancer treatment. Mrs Kittie Riley entertained several guests. Mrs J M Stevens returned to daughter’s home in Chicago after weeks visiting relatives.
The Huder township grange met Tuesday evening and new offers were created. Mr Vernon callers on Saturday included Mic Ida Wilson and brother Charles. Mrs Lola McLaren and Ada Knox visited L A Nethers family. Mrs Nethers improving while Mrs Lyman Welker remains ill. Mrs John Nethers and daughter Mina visited Mrs Walter Wolfe near Gambler. Miss Mary Beal returned home on Brush Run after months in California. Mr and Mrs Sol Parker visited their daughter in Butler, Ohio.
Mrs Sue Grant visits Fredericktown. Mr and Mrs William Harris spend time with G W Shiph. Uncle Phil replaced by Little Will as butchering continues. Mr Charles Braddock ill with grip. Christmas entertainment planned at Pike church next Saturday. H A Daniels and family and W B Shipley attend Charles Smith funeral in Butler. A son born to Mr and Mrs Irwin Underhill Thursday morning but lived only a few hours.
Winter troubles like frost bite sore skin and burns are eased by Bucklen Arnica Balm claims. The ad touts it as the greatest healer for burns piles cuts sores sprains and boils and directs readers to G R Bakers and FP Mink in Fredericktown Ohio. It also notes a livestock and fur ad and reports Mr John White of Howard visiting Mt Vernon on business.
Junonvile Wil and Howe Lee, two former State School for the Deaf students, were killed when struck by a fast passenger train as they embraced near a railroad track. Wil’s death was near certain from skull fracture and injuries to both legs. Howe Lee died on scene. The incident occurred after they had just graduation in June, while an onlooker named Roy Pint fon of Rockford, IL, was en route home. Doctor’s prognosis is grim for the survivor. An advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills is included with testimonials.
The Newark High School second preliminary debate selected Harold Chapman, Quincy Cheadle, Lionel Christman, Ethel Kiggane, Walter Orr, Truesdale Stevens, Ralph Langlin, and Ethel Sharrer to represent the school against Mt Ver non and Zaneawille in the Arangatar debating league. The topic was federal income tax with exemption under $5,000. Also included is an ad for Electric Bitters from J. F. Boyer seeking to help others with ailments.
Shepherds of Bethlehem officers elected include Past Commander Jerugha Ward and Commander Ida Pierce with a long list of ranks such as Vice Commander Stella Van Rhod Marshal Emme Story Chaplain Himma Mochwart Inside Guard Nellie Murrin Outside Guard Martha Kingston Master of Ceremonies Ida Larabee and others. Also chiefs for the Red Man Mohican tribe No 69 and a stock farm offer of 60 acres at 8 percent from city for 3500 with more on a 26 acre farm, 4 producing gas wells, new room dwelling priced at 62 per year and other realty notes including Lyric theatre sale details.
A fragment from a London Christmas piece describes how the royal family will observe the season quietly at York Cottage in Norfolk, with boars head, cygnet, plum pudding, and gifts yet mourning decorum guiding how many guests attend. It notes King Edward’s legacy of large house parties and King George’s restrained plans, while Christmas trade faces strain from political campaigns and strikes reducing poorer buyers’ purchasing power.
Friday evening at seven the Commercial church hosts Brinday school entertainment featuring Mumie-Orcheptra Bong-School and Exercise-School acts. The program includes a Christmas Story, songs, recitations, a Christmas Play and a Trials at Headquarters with characters such as Santa Claus and Ransom Lambun.
Salvation Army accepts old discarded toys in good condition by Friday. An entertainment event is set for Monday evening December 26 at 8 oclock at house number 43 Satdusky Street. Phone number 108 W.
Pittsburg reports that Stacia Walsh known as a pretty manicure girl from Pittsburg and Hotel Cadillac in New York eloped with Thomas H. Wells a 22 year old broker from Hoboken on December 6. The couple met as schoolchildren in Youngstown and wed after Wells returned from college. Wells is said to be heir to a near million dollar fortune.
Probate court in Knox County hears epilepsy admission for Daley Dar ling from Fredericktown to Gallipolia hospital. Inventory and appraisement filed for E. P. Webster estate in Gambier shows securities 1848 and real estate 5295 totaling 7083 dollars. Marriage license issued to Troy Collins and Minnie B. Parker. Deeds filed record various transfers in Mt Holly Centerburg Miller Jackson and Liberty with amounts listed.
The Mt Vernon W C T U held a Tuesday afternoon meeting at Mrs Barn hard's East High Street home. The program led by Mrs Beach covered scientific temperance instruction and the effects of alcohol on the heart. Miss Sadie Work read, and Mrs Beach presented a paper titled A Teacher Questioned. The session closed with a social hour and refreshments.
A sheriff sale notice appears in the local newspaper with partial OCR text indicating court action. The readable fragments reference a sheriff sale and official proceedings, but key names and specifics are incomplete.
Saturday January 14 1911 sale hours 1 to 3 pm for a Knox County Ohio property described as one half of the southeast quarter of section 2 within town 5 range 10 of lands in Tull county. The tract is estimated at 81026 acres with payments split into thirds and one third in two years. Attorney for plaintiff is Riox tos olla.
Historic ad describes multiple parcels in Latrobe and Delaware roads, Knox County Ohio. The notice spells a legal sale with three parcels, bounds by Delaware and Laverty roads, and Reed center landmarks. Terms require one third cash with two equal yearly installments, six percent interest, and mortgage conditions. Parcels to be sold to the highest bidder under Parker’s authority.
Deliiah Hennegan and Belle Pinnormin et al. announce a Knox County Common Pleas sale by court order. The real estate in Howard Township, Knox County, Ohio, bounded by lot eight and nine parts, is appraised at 1012 dollars with a dower estate, selling one third down, one third in one year, and one third in two years, secured by mortgage or cash option. The sale date is January 7, 1911, at Knox County Courthouse, with sheriff Parker and attorneys Knowlton and partners noted.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered numbers and identifiers including No 21 No 528 No 609 No 503 No 180 and unrelated characters. no coherent event, names, dates, or places emerge to form a factual news item.
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