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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
5
An old advertisement touts Cascarets for quick cleansing of torpid bowels and bilious symptoms. It claims no sickness or inconvenience like Calomel or salts, and asserts the product works while you sleep to leave you feeling clear, bright, and energetic by morning.
Miller Township Board of Health declares the quarantine continues. Dog owners must muzzle or confine pets. dogs found running at large may be shot.
On a January 2 meeting at Firelock the Knox County Ohio Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections will decide on adding a further voting precinct in Fredericktown and establishing two election precincts for new purposes. Remonstrances may be presented to the board prior to the decision.
Report on Knox County Savings Bank Mt Vernon Ohio showing year end figures for December 31 1919. Statements list deposits from individuals and banks as well as due from other institutions and total assets with cash on hand and earned profits. Notary public affirmation and cashier W S Workman swear to accuracy.
An advertisement urges readers to consider a careful eye examination and custom fitting of glasses designed for genuine comfort and perfect sight. The notice promotes tailored lenses and professional fitting to improve reading and overall vision.
Fifty five widows of Civil War veterans and many old soldiers in Knox County stand to gain from a pension bill passed by the House on January 4. The measure raises annual pension spending to 65 million dollars with minimums of 50 dollars for retirees and 30 for widows, and higher rates for disabled veterans. Local G A R members praise Congressman Ashbrook for pushing the bill into law.
Members of the Knox County Poultry association are urged to attend nightly meetings this week with emphasis on Saturday evening. The Secretary will receive entries Friday evening at R. L. Carr's office.
A traveler recalls the once famed Log Cabin inn as a social hub. People from many parts visited for food and drink, with J. C. Fuller renowned as a top caterer. The scene ends with a toast to bygone days and memories of camaraderie.
The one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Jones on North McKenna Street is recovering after being severely burned when flames ignited her dress while her sister played with paper near a stove. The child shows pain relief and is resting easier as doctors treat extensive burns to her face arms and legs.
At the Lancaster poultry show last week Brentlinger won prizes on the third and fourth cock and two hens with Barred Rocks in a strong class. Edward Miller took first and second in the partridge Wyendottes and swept with Black Coch in bantams.
Adoption papers filed in Knox County Probate Court by Harry Simpson and Gertrude Simpson with order granting adoption after hearing. William G. Weaver files attachment suit in Knox County Common Pleas seeking $1500 in diamonds alleged belonging to deceased wife. Second papers filed in Common Pleas by Pietro Popoll, Italian native and glass worker, awaiting further action. Case of Emma H Cox vs Moses J Moreau dismissed in Common Pleas at plaintiff cost. Inventory filed in estate of Lucinda F Bishop showing totals: personal property 525, money 107.06, securities 487.70, real estate 14,050. total 15,170.71. Guardian appointed for Catherine Treling in Mt Vernon with bond 2000. Entry filed in Rowland Kulhys vs Norman Beeman case. both parties claim fee simple. Marriage license issued for William Leroy Baltzell and Estella Mozelle Wilson in Frederickstown. Rev I O Newcomer, pastor. Real estate transfers include Verna B Tucker to Irvin Levitz in Danville for 2400. Louis P Richert to Christopher.
An advertisement claims Freezone eases corn pain with a few drops then allows immediate removal by hand. It touts quick relief, no numbness, and convenient home treatment available at drug stores.
An item shows transfers including Warthriet and Lidnerek in Brown at 8,200 dollars with Javier Pardy Miller to Edward He aren, a parcel in Gambler for 1 dollar, and Abigail Davie to Frank M Davie a parcel in city for 1 dollar.
An old advert promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It urges parents to look for the California name on the package and follow the dosing directions on each bottle, touting fruity taste and harmless relief.
A cryptic note records Horace Paige transferring to a public city unit, with a referenced recipient and a code or alias 61, outlining a civil action or custody permutation in progress.
The gas company warns of rapid natural gas decline and urges strict conservation to extend domestic supply. Industrial use must shrink as wells produce far less than four years ago, justifying a 40 cent net per thousand feet rate with 80 cent minimum monthly charge across listed towns. Public access to records is offered. contact local agent or write for details.
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