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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
5
State chemists released a preliminary analysis signaling surprise in the Pauline Grubb and Brokaw cases. The report notes the poison type remains undetermined, with a further, fuller test planned while police seek Mrs. Brokaw’s statement and details about a cane involved.
The article explains earth’s atmospheric strata up to 45, 125 miles, and beyond, linking meteor colors to incandescence of hydrogen and nitrogen. It notes three color stages yellow white green and deep red and cites Wegener on heating in space. Also mentions a sensitive horse and race anecdote with Daniel Lambert and unrelated social notes.
Ray Frost of Mansfield, married, jailed after a night ride with Mrs. Walter Smithhisler near Greer ends with her assault. Frost claims drunken amnesia while the woman recalls the attack, biting his finger as she fought off his advances. Witnesses and a deputy report Frost’s later denial and inconsistent account.
The banns of Raymond Tile and Misa Helen Servais were published at St. Vincent de Paul’s Catholic church on Sunday. A series of local weddings and engagements followed with multiple ceremonies, residences, and postnuptial plans noted for residents of Mt. Vernon and surrounding townships.
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company promotes safety and five percent interest. It highlights converting deposits to cash anytime and minimal trouble, backed by a large conservative firm with assets of 12 400 000 loaned on first mortgages on homes and farms. Call or write for booklets.
Much interest is shown in a meeting at 7 o'clock tonight at the chamber of commerce headquarters to discuss a factory proposition for Mt. Vernon. All members are urged to attend. Floyd Bechholt will spend several days with friends in Milford and Bladensburg.
After close judging an out of town bird won best all round article at the Mt Vernon poultry show. Albert Harrington of Maumee received the Rhode Island Red prize rocker from W. B. McCormick. Mt Vernon merchants funded several special prizes including rockers, razors, stands, and pullets for top birds. Extra clerks and carriers aided heavy Christmas mail, with Mt Vernon Post Office delivering a record 76 000 pieces.
William Lewie pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Mayor Mitchall on Tuesday and was fined ten dollars plus costs. Earlier, Monday, at Mannfield’s restaurant, Lewie upset tables and dishes and threatened to kill, prompting Officer James Taylor to arrest him. he paid the required bail and was released.
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