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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1912

Page

3

Suit Filed By Bank Against Gambler Trustors In Knox County

The Pletcher American National Bank of Indianapolis filed suit in Knox county Court of Common Pleas against George Lee Br and George C. Lee Jr on a $3,500 promissory note plus interest from July 7, 1911. The defendants reside at Gambler Henry was attorney for the plaintiff. An estate inventory for J M Blocher & Co shows personal property 6408.71 securities 0 and claims 6547.76 total 14201.46. Marriage license issued to Kent David Shaffer and Edna Jane Witherow. Deeds recorded include Daniel Hayes to L V Hagen lot 6 We Blackman's addition and Gertrude M Brentlinger to Kate M McHihroy lot 10 Brown's addition. An applicant for House messenger position noted no such job in the next session. Mr Swain said the post would be abolished. The caucus committee rejected the position, stating it was created for J Scott who had aided members and became indispensable. Beatt remains ready to work, but no employment appears forthcoming.

American National Bank of Indianapolla Ind Court of Common Pleas Knox County George Lee Br George C. Lee Jr Gambler Henry John M. Blocher J. M. Blocher & Co Columbus Menenger Swain J. ©. Scott Vernon Ap-Polnteen Bie Beatt Caucus Committee Scott

Mt Zion Lodge presents past master jewels on St John day

At Mt Zion Lodge No 9 F A M a St John day communication saw retiring master Daniel F McFeeley and Henry C Devin receive past master jewels. Jed 8 Mon a and Charles C Jams presented the jewels, and both recipients thanked the lodge for the honors.

St. John's Mt.Zion Lodge No. 9 Jewels Daniel F. McFeeley Henry C. Devin McFeeley Jed Mona Devin Charles C. Jams

Ben Hur Officers Elected At Friday Night Meeting

Bros Court No. 5 Tribe of Ben Hur elected officers Friday night led by Chief Mrs Laura McIntire and Keeper roles filled by Mrs Mame Talmage and Mrs Pearl Huntaberger. Others included Teacher Mrs Sarah Trebe Captain Mrs Jennie Lett and Trustees W L McLatire Howard Huntaberger.

Trusters W. L. Mclatire Howard Huntaberger A. Wiligerd

Collision Sinks Amante in Montevideo Harbor

In Montevideo harbor the German steamer Amante sank after colliding with the British steamer Austrian Prince. No lives were known to be lost. Commissioned Britton Dill and Lewla returned from a jail inspection tour of Akron Ashland and Mansfeld. Next week the commissioners plan a southern and western tour of inspection. The Minne Grace and Fannie Purcell of Amherst Ohio have visited with Mina Vivian Hutton of this city.

Montevideo Commivatonere

Entertained With Dinner at East High Street Home

The Sapp household on East High Street hosted a 1 o'clock Friday dinner for about twenty guests including Mr and Mrs Bapp Mr and Mrs Walter G Bapp Mr and Mrs William W Byere and son William of Cleveland Mr and Mrs Henry Beam Mr and Mrs Harry W Keonn and daughter Elizabeth Ann Mr and Mrs Robert B Armstrong Mrs Ethel Sapp Tudor and children Charles and Betty Mr Charles Capp Mr Ray Sapp of Marion and Mr Walter Sapp of Fraternity Dance at K P Armory featured Mild’a orchestra and punch. out of town guests listed from Amherst Boston Columbus Newark Johnstown Pittsburgh and more. chaperones included Mrs C G Cooper Mrs Frank Harper and others.

Charles Sapp East High Street Bapp Walter G. Bapp William W. Byere William Cleveland Henry Beam Harry W. Keonn Elizabeth Ann Robert B. Armstrong Ethel Sapp Tudor Betty Charles Capp Ray Sapp Marion Walter Sapp Beta Phi K. of P. Armory Grace Fannie Purcell Amherst Ohio Irene Cooper Boston Maes Misnea Helen Critchfeld Katherine Brown Katherine Cherry Elizabeth Simons Orthoefer Columbus Mary Seamang Delaware Clotilde Howard Newark Omar Foote East Burgess Street Scott Glore Toledo Corjern Tweir

Deaths of Virgil L Cassidy infant of Cassidy family

The two months old son of Mr and Mrs Chas W Cassidy died at the Mahaffey home on East Chestnut street Thursday evening after a week illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3:30 pm at the Mahaffey residence with interment in Mound View Cemetery.

Virgil Leroy Cassidy Virgil Roy Cassidy Mra Chas, W. Cassidy Milton Mahaffey East Chestnut Street Mahaffey Mound View

Parcels Post Plan Goes Into Effect On Wednesday

Washington dispatch reports the parcels post program will start January 1, 1918, marking a pivotal expansion of the U S postal service. The article notes extensive preparations, new stamps, weight limits of eleven pounds, and zone-based rates, promising lower costs but possible early defects as the system launches nationwide. It emphasizes the broad scope of the new service across rural routes and post offices and the anticipation of a patient public response.

Washington, D. C United States American Postal Service Congress Postal Department Postal Service of Milan

Perishables in Mail Service Delivery Policy

The notice outlines that items with a strong odor or fragile content may be banned or limited. Perishable items, including food, fruit, or other sensitive goods, will only be accepted for delivery within a ninety minute window from the mailing point.

Panama Pacific Exposition Builds Largest Hall Ever

Directors of the Panama Pacific Exposition opened bids to construct Ineey Hall the largest exhibit palace yet built. The building will cover more than eight acres with a front column height of 60 feet and diameter. Allegorical figures over the façade will depict epochs in mechanical history. Groundbreaking is planned for next Wednesday with ceremonies.

Finn Francisco Gorent Colin

Week of Events in Washington as Taft Returns

Washington diary outlines Taft’s Panama return and a full New Year’s reception at the White House. Congress reconvenes, Archbald impeachment defense to start, and hearings on North Atlantic shipping pool, rail transit privileges, and a major New Year’s Republican rally in New York. Inaugurations of governors begin across states, Badger to take Atlantic fleet command, Parcels Post Service launches next week, and a sweeping corporate pension plan for 175,000 AT&T and Western Union employees takes effect.

Washigton D. C Taft Panama Washington White House Judiciary Army Navy Congress Senate Robert W. Archbald Commerce Court Archbald House North Atlantic Tag Patos United States Interstate Commerce Commission Waldorf-Astoiria New York Republican Party Michigan Iowa Massachusetts Maine Charles J. Badger Navy Department Hugo Osterhause Atlantic Fleet Tual Pell American Telephone and Telegraph Company Western Union Telegraph Company

Commemorations and conferences across cities announce speeches

The note describes commemorations in London and New York with meetings and speeches by educators and others. It mentions GIF Senee Pitman born January 4 in Ironbridge England and references a shorthand system used for reporting legislative proceedings and courts in languages adapted to twenty languages.

Wwe Halliday London New York Gif Senee Pitman Ironbridge England

Hearing Continued In Illegal Tax Testing Case

The hearing of Joseph Gray on charges of illegally selling taxing equipment was postponed by Mayor Perrine to a later time, with the state applying for the continuance.

Joseph Gray Perrine

Applicants Seek Buckeye City Postmaster

Several want Jous Deaville Leader among Buckeye City postmaster applicants including J F Hagans G Tressel William Edgar H A Loweford and Mine Margery Lowar. Examination set at Mt Vernon on Monday January 4.

Deaville Buckeye City J. F E. Hagans A G. Tressel William Edgar H. A Loweford Margery Lowar Mt. Vernon

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Todd on North Jefferson Street

A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. J Todd of North Jefferson Street. The brief birth notice notes the new arrival and the family location in the community.

Wan Mrs. J. #. Todd North Jefferson Street

6 Per Cent Time Deposits Highlight Long History

A historical financial notice details 6 percent time deposits over 17 years, noting assets and dividends by year with figures from 1896 to 1909. It references the Centresee Building and Lawn Association Company and states deposits are accepted by mail.

MBO Feee Crece BM AM AE Centerisee Building and Lawn Associaton Company

Mt Vernon Sanatorium Failures Highlight Tuberculosis Crisis

The state spends over $1,000 yearly per patient at Mt Vernon sanatorium while failing to educate the public about tuberculosis. Of 95 patients, the facility costs $679,712.98 with maintenance at $55,331.62 annually. Only limited progress has been made in disseminating TB literature or fighting the disease as thousands die annually. The Ohio TB society eyes legislative action to repurpose funds or bolster anti TB efforts.

Mt. Vernon Sanatorium Mt. Vernon Banstorium Erie 5. A. Douglas Medical College Mt. Vernon Ohio Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis

Would Have City Boys Enter Corn Contest

Columbus, Dec 28. City boys may compete with farmer sons in next year’s corn growing contests sponsored by the Ohio Association for the Promotion of Agricultural Education and Rural Life. B B McIntire of Springfield urged plans to place city youths aged 14 to 18 on farms via city employment bureaus and association cooperation. Officers elected: B D Wolfe of Tarlton president, T W Horton of New Madison vice president, John T Johnson secretary, H A Rush treasurer, G A Bricker Columbus director.

Conumbus Farmer Sons State Department of Agriculture B. B. Mclntire Springfield Ohio Association For the Promotion High School of Commerce McIntire B.D. Wolfe Tarlton T. W. Horton New Madison John T. Johnson Kent H. A. Rush Wauseon G. A. Bricker Columbus

Ruins of San Michael church collapse in Messina

In Messina on December 28 the walls of the Church of San Michael, ruined in the 1908 earthquake, collapsed. A vast amount of bones from centuries buried there were scattered over the debris, appearing snow covered. Firemen pulled down remaining walls, gathered the bones, and moved them to a cemetery.

Messina

Enuty's Income From Cotton Teals Reported

The chief income source is the sale of Cotton teals totaling 47,000 and seer against annual state expenditures exceeding 100,000 on the Mount Vernon farm patient care.

Tyre State Mt. Vernon

Officers Elected at Bryxtone Camp No 30 Veterans

D K Bryxtone Camp No 30 of the Grand Army of Veterans held a regular meeting at which T L Beatty was named Commander and Jen Mcament Senior Commander. D G Camp was chosen Junior Commander with John Mitchell as Council member and installing officer E W Hreece. Sturges Cooper departed for a hospital internship in St Louis on January 1. The Owen family burned in a gas explosion are improving at Mt Vernon hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Champion Sr and family returned to Youngstown after a visit with local Champion relatives.

D. KK. Bryxtone No. 30 Bane of Veterans Neema T. L. Beatty Benior Jen McCament D. G. Camp John Mitchell Jam Vers Jon. Burwell Omhcer W. Hreece Sturges Cooper Boon New York City St. Lase's Hospital Owen Mt. Vernon Hospital Robert Champion Youngstown Ohio

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