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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
4
Harold Williams portrays a Europe scarred by cannon and industry while urging urgent action. He warns mid century civilization may collapse without new restraint and calls for stronger unity and reform, including federal child labor protections to shield youths from profit driven exploitation.
A fragmented wartime notice urges coordination of national welfare and local programs to reabsorb returning soldiers sailors and war workers into civilian jobs. It promotes a single information hub, labor condition reporting, and free employment services to connect workers with suitable openings nationwide.
Palmyra notes report Mra Dale Dick and Mergon with daughter Aldine and Lester Migeh returning to Shelby after a week’s visit at Mee Dick’s home. Mr William Rwank and family recover from influenza. Weston McCarron received a life discharge and is home from Camp. Mrs Fannie Hehoter spent a few days with her daughter Mrs Chas Haley at Fulton. Edits note relatives in Aaland for the past week with William Litt at Brett aricktown visiting Lewis Schroeder’s family. Mr and Mrs Claude Boholer of Newville were Christmas guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Mary Stat.
Monroe Mills reports the birth of a ten pound girl to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wagner on Thursday. Several families from Vernon Howard Me and Brandon spent Christmas with relatives including Mr and Mrs Walter Robinson, Mr and Mrs Charles Merry, Mr Harry McGuein and Mrs AWN McGuein and son Robert, Mrs Millie Laover, Mrs Sarah Bureia, Mrs Sadie Welch and daughter Julia, and others visiting Mr and Mrs Claise Crumley, Mr and Mrs Then Knox and children, and Mr and Mrs Jamot Sellers Christm as guests of Mr and Mrs Jim Horn and Mr and Mrs Don Wood and daughter Vine minid.
Carl Coyner aged years, formerly of this city and son of Judge George Coyner, died at his home in Detroit last Saturday. A sheriff's sale notice from Knox County court outlines an order of sale with details of property and timing set for February 1, 1919, between 1 and 4 PM at the court steps. The description covers a tract of sixty acres in a township, conveyed by deed and mortgaged, with wording indicating sale to satisfy a mortgage claim.
Former resident H A Martin died at his Akron home after a period of illness. He was a telegraph operator for the Pennsylvania Railroad and had lived in the city many years.
MILFORD We who Ste. Walia Bragion were called to Ulton on Sameday evening as their daughter Mrs. Robert Moreland lies seriously ill. Mrs. Moreland died Sunday morning. Mrs. Clyde Bishop spent several days that week with her parents near Beanton. Mr and Mrs. John S. Mitchell visited in Columbia last Wednesday. Mrs. Maria Jackson of Centerbury spent Christmas with relatives here. Mrs. Charlee York and children of Sumpnerfield visited Mrs. Li. M. Hottonfield recently. Miss Grace Mitchell was called to Cleveland on Friday to care for her sister Mia Warren who has influenza.
Ray McNutt and family of Ankeny led a list of visitors and guests in the Monroe Center area. Several families, including Weavers and Metealts, visited or hosted gatherings in nearby towns such as Gam bier Dawson and Sparta, with multiple brief mentions of Sunday and weekday calls and trips to Mt Vernon, Gambier, Ou plaew, and Dan wie.
Mrs Hold Theker reports the death of her aunt Mrs Jamies Jinking of Helgrew Kangay at age 70 due to complication of diseases. A Knox county resident who moved to Kansas years ago, she is survived by relatives including Jennie White and her daughters Cleo and Teva. Additional notes mention Christmay visits and family time with Mt Vernon residents and friends.
A garbled OCR record lists numerous individuals and families visiting Christinay and Christina, naming Mr and Mrs and various relatives in Conterburg, Liberty, and nearby households. Several names appear misspelled or uncertain, with little coherent structure or dates.
Fredericktown social column lists Mrs. Merritt White of Akron visiting her father Will Wilson in Chesterville, plus updates on Ms. Fattyrenon Honiton of Columbine, Lovie Dunn of Columbine with double pneumonia, and other locals like Kiva Keek of Marysville visiting her father WH Keel. Also mentions Clyde and Werbert Patterson of Wisconsin staying with FONTS, and Miss Minerva Davie of Columb visiting her father William Keek. government naval aviation staffer Witmer Taylor in Boston returns to take old bookkeeping job at Struble's Bank. McLarnin and Donets Wilson noted in West Virginia and North Dakota respectively. Mrs. Jame Withrow hosts guests.
Readers encounter a garbled roster of names and events from a family and community gathering season. The text references Clara Glyn, Mrs. Welty, Yale radio training notes, travel to Chicago and Washington, and various local hosts including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Searbrough. Several families are noted visiting relatives, with mentions of New Year celebrations and trips over recent weeks.
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