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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
4
The fragment lists sections for Obituaries and Cards of Thanks at 6 Monument Square Mt Vernon with a five cents per line rate and mentions a yearly subscription of 150 per year. No further details.
A Chicago Tribune editorial argues that too many elective offices confuse voters and weakens self government. It cites a Brooklyn 1968 survey showing high voter ignorance of local officials and advocates simplifying the ballot to empower citizens with clear choices.
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company in Columbus Ohio reports a January 4 1913 loan total of 11204 all on first mortgage real estate security. The conservation of the Company shows five percent paid on time deposits. Request booklets for how funds are received.
Bokabeth Ewers born September 14 in AR2K died December 18, 1912. She married John Hall and they had five children, three surviving her. Her husband died years earlier. She joined the Poidee Eplecopal cbure in 1847 and remained a faithful member until death.
Members were installed by Henry Camp of Veterans on Wednesday evening. Mr Webster and Mr Columbus presided with a Columbus member as toastmaster Judge Georne Coyner gave a toast. A short program followed and refreshments were served.
The January 2 meeting at Vine Street Church of Christ laid plans for a countywide revival uniting fifteen churches in Knox County. Officers elected include President L. G. Walker and Secretary J. M. Helm, with Evangelist J. A. Warren secured to lead the effort. Meetings listed span January to February across centers such as Centerbury, Bucyrus, Well, and Danville, with various ministers and correspondents named for each church.
Mt Zion enjoyed a lively Saturday night event while Miss Ruth Mercer and Opal Mercer of Bladensburg visited. George Harris hosted guests for the weekend and Laura Vonahoy returned with Percy Doudhey and Mr. Wolfe’s party, as the community resumes daily routines.
Mr and Mrs Prank Nichelle of Dusty Hotton spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives at Chin place Ming Ethel Van Winkle spent New Year's Day with Mikwel Lillan Ryan and Cecil Taylor Mrs Lora Wolfe Vera and Bertha Hays Clay Bumpus and Rows Burch are on the alek lst Mr and Mrs Karl Burch spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Scoles
Mr and Mrs James Hartupee Mrs Redman Payne and Miss Clara Hartpee of Newark Mrs Clem Winterringer of Columbus Mr Ward Hoyton of Brook Ind Mesars James and Clyde Hoyman of Utica were here due to ill news of their water and mother Mrs Geo Hoyman Mrs Wintersringer called back to Columbus to deathbed of daughter Mrs Lottie Amrin Special meeting at Meastah church starting Jan ith lasting two weeks Everyone invited Mike Ruchie Meal of Mt Vornan visiting with friends and relatives School has resumed after two week vacation with KD Giftin wm teagher My and Mies Wi tern and con Muul of South Dakota spending winter with funds and relatives
John P Taylor born July 20 1832 near Wilmington Delaware of English Irish stock. He moved with parents to Coshocton County Ohio then Knox County Ohio by 1843. Married June 4 1804 to Louth Fry and had six children. He joined Presbyterian church of Bladensburg and remained active until his death in 1904.
David Saltsman of Millwood Ohio lies in critical condition at his home after attempting self harm Tuesday. He slashed his wrists and cut his throat with a razor, leaving him unable to swallow due to throat injuries and not expected to recover.
A daughter was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Charles McParland of Center Run street. A daughter was born Wednesday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Milton Brand of North Norton street. A daughter was born Thursday morning at the home of Constable and Mrs R S McCune on North Bandusky wheel to Mr and Mrs Philips of Bparta. Mrs Phillipa was formerly Mina Vera McCune. A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs A O Giffin living owat of Jollowny.
Mrs J J McCarthy hosted a one o clock luncheon at North Gay street followed by an afternoon of bridge with night covers set and prizes awarded to Mius Ella Grant and Mrs Columbus Ewalt. Clerks Enjoy Masquerade Party at Miss Leava DeHrucque home on North McKensie street with games and music. Miss Jousie Bryan won best original costume and Mrs Lena Brigode best comic costume. Refreshments served as guests departed praising the hostess.
A partial obituary item notes the death of Mrs Hertaun Fowler a young married woman believed fatally burned. No further details are provided in the readable text.
A blaze occurred at noon today when gasoline was misused for coal, starting a fire. No further details on location or damages are available in the fragment.
Centerburg Ohio January 9 at a bank meeting eight directors were elected: C H Bishop C W Coe Harry M Schaffer J D Wall M Burr Talmage William M Carlisle and J Ed Landrum. Officers named: President C H Bishop Vice President C W Coe Cashier Harry Bell Ranistant Cashier Ralph B Ramey. A post office report notes 1600 in savings bonds purchased by Mt Vernon residents.
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