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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
7
A shoplifter was caught red handed at a Mt Vernon dry goods store stealing a $2.60 hat pin. Deputy Woolloon detained her, she confessed to other thefts, and the store agreed not to prosecute on condition she avoid entering the store again.
A local note page reports many residents attending the funeral of Mr. Wilson Wright at Howard on Tuesday. Robert Lepley assists B. G. Smith with timber. George Murch trips to Mt Vernon and expects his sawmill back in operation. George Horn hauls hay from Moward. Mr. and Mrs. Banks of Paulding visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder attend the funeral of Mr. Aaron Lepley.
Former Mt. Vernon resident Montella Watha, tied to the Newark lynching, was sentenced by Judge Mansfeld to 20 years in the Ohio Penitentiary. He had worked in the mold fog room at the C. and G. Cooper works and was known locally. Police and townspeople learned of the case as several locals headed out for holiday visits, including Thomas Clark and W. Morrison to Pittsburgh and Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Vance to Cleveland.
The state board of livestock commissioners reports millions lost annually from preventable animal diseases. The commission seeks legislative reforms and funding to fight diseases, noting 700 localities investigated and over 250,000 cubic centimeters of hog cholera serum produced. Ohio's livestock industry valued at $200 million with 200,000 families involved.
Col J D Hunt was presented with a silk flag as national commander of the Union Veterans Legion at a Memorial Hall reception in Columbus. Dr J Bishop received a flag from Col Wilson of The State Journal. Hunt pledged to carry the flag to veteran events and recalled duty of the color guard amid a well attended tribute by veterans bands.
Fire at the Shuberts theatre building in New Orleans threatens the new playhouse. Three persons are reported killed. Mr and Mrs John Berry of Howard Point are listed as guests of relatives.
W F Powell of Galena died in Buckeye City hotel after drinking wood alcohol by mistake. He had been night watchman on the Danville to Howard bridge for the C A & C railroad. Unconsciousness followed drinking. death occurred 5 20 pm. Funeral planned for Galena, about 40, bridge damage valued at $1000.
Danville reports inform Powell known as Dutch Powell, former Mt. Vernon resident and skilled blacksmith. He played for Mt. Vernon during Steve Wolverton’s era and later worked on a Galena blacksmith crew and most recently on the bridge gang of the Cleveland Akron and Columbus railroad.
A. Master, C. A. engineer residing in Orrville, lost two fingers of his left hand while throwing wood from a wagon through a cellar window. The injury required amputation. Dr V. L. Flaher, who had been in Chicago for graduate studies, returned home Thursday evening.
At the Newark poultry show entries from Mt Vernon and Newark dominated with Mr George Hardesty winning multiple awards in Black Orpingtons including first on cockerel and pullet, best pen in Emery class, and special premiums. Dr W S Deeley also placed in Partridge Wyandotte, taking flat and second on the hen.
Al G Meld the minstrel man will reside at Mount Air summer home of the late Nicholas Monsarrat. He has leased the Nome for one year from Mrs Monsarrat. Field initially planned a bungalow but chose a larger house, with the old home turned over to the farm manager during construction.
Newton Jones, manager of a sand quarry near Millwood, narrowly escaped full arm loss Friday morning. While operating a small derrick, he caught his hand in a cogged chain and, by yielding with the wheel, prevented more severe injury. Dr. L Porter of Danville attended immediately.
Court records show Ursula Cortiran sues A Renner Mary Renner and B C Brokaw for 250 with interest from October 28 1909. Guardian RM Sheffer appointed for James M Cowden bond 16000. Marriage license Cecil Kearna laborer and Jesaia Viola Stacy Clinton township. Deeds recorded Samuel H Davidson et al to Charles A Madeison 42 acres Jackson 2800 W F McKee to B B Church Mt Vernon parcel 1600 Church to W F McKee factory addition Mr Vernon 200. A Christmas tree wax at Danville union school Friday. Mr and Mrs Robert Clarke Cleveland to visit Clarke parents in city Saturday.
The Pittsburg Gazette Times reports Standard Oil will invest millions to develop a vast new Ohio oil and gas region, chiefly in Knox County and surrounding counties. Independent operators led by Ronwell D. Crick have secured thousands of acres, as wells near Bremen and Fairfield show promising production beyond the old Lima belt. The discovery of productive Trenton rock beneath the Clinton sand arch spurred this rapid lease-up and big-scale development.
In Moekine county, Matopnratiog direct unions, Union Nae nial Can Corporation and Lemon ile fue Company allied, outlining plans to operate jointly. The leaked tenure indicates a three month commencement with a 900 for aol gin, a week-year term, a debt secured on oil, and a land rental of 60 conte per sere per year.
Mrs. William Bryant of four miles west of Fredericktown injured her left middle finger while feeding a sausage grinder at about 6 40 PM Thursday. The blade cut about half an inch, delivering a painful wound. Dr. J H Norrick of Fredericktown attended to the patient.
An advertisement promises a will and legal forms for a price from the Federal Legal Bureau in Washington DC. John Coup of Saginaw Michigan is expected in the city Saturday evening to visit his brother William M Coup. C8 Hall of Utica spent Thursday in town for business and Ruth Fry left Friday to visit relatives in Bellville and Manefield.
Short locals report residents traveling for family events and illnesses. Clifton Kying leaves for Munsey Indiana to visit relatives. Myrtle Johnson heads home to Angola after visiting Bertha Bolt in West Gambler Street. J J Starner travels to Glemmont due to his mother Mrs A Starner. Nay Culbertean visiting from Cornet University Snade New York with JL A Culbertron and Mrs Abel Merchler returning after surgery in Columbus. Rev Isaac Leddy marks his 83rd birthday anniversary amid active years. Carl Sellere from Hiram College plans to visit family Friday evening for Christmas. W ad dell’s tailor shop seeks firs for sale on Thursday and Saturday. contact W P Sawvel.
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