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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
6
Birdie Vernon is the victim of a fatal accident after slipping on ice and falling into a cistern. The belly injury was discovered by a brother hours later. Police and emergency responders attended the scene to secure the area and investigate the incident.
The body of Birdie Vernon, 25, was found in a cistern behind her grandmother Mary Vernon’s Newark road home at about 11 o’clock Tuesday morning. William Vernon, her brother, located the body, and Coroner Fisher planned to rule the death as accidental or suicide after further investigation.
A 25 year old woman Miss Vernon died when a bucket and platform collapsed into an open cistern while drawing water. The incident occurred at a Vernon residence where a sister and brother Mia May Wood and William Vernon survive. An investigation found the bucket at the bottom of the cistern, supporting an accidental fall theory.
A brief warning that colds often lead to serious diseases and should be treated quickly. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as helpful to loosen a cold, relieve the lungs, aid expectoration, and help the body throw off the cold. Sold by all dealers.
A snow slide from a downtown block toppled toward a baby carriage on Main street injuring no one when the nurse reacted quickly. The incident underscores risks after storms as building roofs shed snow. Also a buyer testimonials praise for Chamberlain's Tablets curing biliousness and constipation, offered by dealers.
Joe Hooker Pont GA reports ten new inductees and seventy five members attended a Monday evening initiation with a post ceremony lunch. Judge Lewis presided as Houck Patrick Purcell Fred J Lawler and Stephen J Dorr spoke. The Pleasant Grange course offers a Kenyon College Musical Club performance Friday January 8 under Mr Doble.
In Monroe Center many social visits are recorded with families hosting relatives over Christmas. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Weaver and R. Weaver, Taralis Chrtateaus, Nixon and children, Mrs. Mame Scott and children, and Mr. Ronald Scott with an arm injury from coasting. Several households hosted friends and kin, including Mr. Thurlow Herter, Mr. Bert Bartlett, and Miss Laura Benson, with weekend stays and local gatherings noted.
Advert text promotes Sloan's Liniment to soothe neuralgia by applying on the surface without rubbing in. Claims quick penetration to nerves, reduces inflammation, and offers near instant relief for colds, sore joints, lumbago and sciatica. Bottle priced at 25 cents with money back if not satisfied.
A series of holiday visits are noted across Ohio and nearby towns. Zack visits Cleveland friends, Mrs. Pry spends Christmas with Vernon acquaintances, Hendrix McKee hosts guests from Newick, and Louie Stull visits Clem Stull in Millwood. W H Fry family reunites for Christmas dinner, William Mathews visits his sister in Zanesville, and Underwoods from Port Clinton visit O M Underwood. Henry Carpenter trips to Columbus for a week, Clay Nethers travels to Lorain to see Brice Nethers.
An advertisement urges Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for early cold symptoms in children. It claims quick action to prevent worsening, soothes lungs loosens mucous and strengthens the system. Priced at 26 cents from druggists, with Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a suggested purchase.
Sentriesburg and surrounding areas share holiday greetings as G L Myers visits Columbus. D B Mort Joy spends Christmas in Bellevue with Mortley relatives. Allen Williams a Tennessee Military School student returns home. Whitt family visits Welch. Mary Lockwood from Morgantown stays with Rhinaberry family. Edward Scott and Dr A W Brown hosts in New Philadelphia and Maple Rapids. Homer Ramey, a law student, spends vacation with local parents.
Dorothy Miason and Amy Montgomery returned to Newark this morning after visiting friends at the Ohio State Banatorum. Mr Ralph Lockman headed back to New York City Monday following a brief vacation with his parents Councilman and Mrs Potter Bock room Wontigh street.
Clement L. Millinger, a farm hand near Tiffin, was arrested after boasting of a corrupt detective training course from Ludwig school in Kansas City. He carried two old revolvers, a Rural Ohio Police badge, and a claim to cure horses with spavin. Police confiscated his gear and released him back to the potato patch.
In the partition suit Filmpton v. Beardsled et al, Mt Veron properties including the Curtis Hotel were sold at sheriff's sale between 1 and 2 pm. Henry C. Devin bought the Curtis Hotel for 34600, the South Gay Street house for 3175, and the North Mulberry Street blacksmith parcel for 2800. bids included G A R representatives. The Curtis Hotel was appraised at 37500 and the Mulberry street lot at 2000. The sale was closed by Court Bailiff Purcell.
Obscure names and relations appear as residents and relatives gather for Christmas and holiday visits. Several households entertain guests including Miss Winnie Greer and Miss Nona Greer with Ohio connections mentioned. Business and travel notes reference visitors in Columbus and Cleveland, with many Greer family ties across towns.
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