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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1915
Page
7
Auditor Donahey released a report to Governor Willis detailing state institution expenses. Mt Vernon sanatorium shows the highest per ward annual cost at 446 dollars and 206 dollars per patient for feeding, while the penitentiary records the lowest at 45 dollars per year due to dietary needs for treatment.
Walter Dudgeon and family dined with Mrs Flora Stull Sunday. Herbert Norrick and Curtis Engle return from Ada for two weeks’ vacation. Brewer Musical Entertainers, third in the lecture series, to be at I O C F ball Monday evening Dec 27. District Inspector Crider noted safety of public buildings including the IOOP hall. The entertainment by the Tt and Stherodes last Saturday was a success and the Howard cornet band debuted at the IOOP hall.
The Christmas cantata by the Methodist Protestant Sunday school drew a capacity crowd last evening. The Horse Shoe and Wish Bone girls Four Leaf Clovers and Snow Ball boys costumes were praised. Leading characters and choruses received strong applause. The program was described as one of the most pleasing entertainments in the city and credit was given to Mrs Turner and her committee.
A convocation of past masters was held Thursday at the Masonic temple. Frank Dalrymple, master elect of Thrall lodge F and A M of Pretericktown, received the Past Master degree. District Lecturer Judge F O Levering presided, joined by Past Masters C C Tams R J Ash W E Grant and L J Duke.
A Pennsylvania depot change in agents takes effect January first with W S Uhl resigning December 29 to join M C Lilley Co Columbus. Hagens at Condit is expected to succeed Uhl here. Uhl will move his family to the capital after January first. Local residents regret their departure and many friends recall their stay.
Asst Fire Marshals Diller and Perry investigated a plan by B Harrington of Crees to burn his Granville rental owned by Condelia Butts to claim 400 insurance on household goods. The December 14 fire destroyed the house with 1700 loss and 120 insurance. Harrington faced Newark binding over and had recently begun insuring his goods. He previously shipped food to Zanesville and altered travel to Marion, Croton, Centerbury during getaway attempts.
Court news notes invest funds as $2000 in University of Alberta bonds at 12 percent. A second partial probate account shows receipts of $1,231.73 and outlays of $1,003.64. Applications seek a guardian for Catherine Trimble and an office closure for Christmas. Marriage license notices list several couples. Deed transfers recorded, including Bruce McMillan to Victoria McMillan for 40 acres. A plea from a child to the state of Ohio asks for late Christmas support amid a workers’ compensation check delay.
A historical dispatch reports rising concern over China's potential return to monarchical rule under Yuan Shih-kai. Japanese warnings, provincial loyalties, and fears of monarchist moves shape foreign and domestic responses as officials pledge peace and order while signaling caution about intervention.
Two men with masks burst into a mid century bank scene near McCarthy’s store. They demanded help from a bystander, fired a shot, and fled as a witness described the robber’s quick exit. The victim McCarthy suffered a chest wound while a clerk lost control of a sleeve as the robbers escaped. Local authorities set up patrols and questioned witnesses.
Senator James P. Carte of Arkansas, described as a colorful, controversial figure, rises as a pivotal Senate player amid Democratic and Republican tensions. The article notes his prominence, education at the University of Virginia, and service in the Arkansas legislature before election to the U.S. Senate. It also references supportive European context, mentioning King Ferdinand of Bulgaria and broader Allied relations during wartime dialogue.
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