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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
4
The piece discusses why people gamble and drink, speculates on psychology, and surveys automo bile trends for 1922. It notes Columbia psychologists studying gambling urges, social taboos, and appetite for tobacco and horseracing, alongside optimistic auto market projections and economic expectations for the year.
A New York City labor dispute centers on an attempted 41 hour week and price work by Employers’ Protective Association. Workers walk out over contract terms and sue for lost wages, with Supreme Court opposition restraining manufacturer actions. The case probes labor union financial responsibility for employer contract breaches.
Bateman town residents host dinners celebrate engagements and birthdays while church revival services begin January 15. The fox hunt drew many families and neighbors near Darlington with plans for another on January 14. several local families attend dinners, anniversaries, and neighborly gatherings as recovery from illness continues.
December report on Ohio livestock shipping details costs and volumes. Cooperating with state director from Kos county, 146 farmers shipped 1,069 animals totaling 200,400 pounds with net to shippers about 10480.50 after costs. Average expense per head and percent figures noted, shipments sent to Pittsburgh.
Clarence Ransom was arraigned before Justice Harter on charges of nonsupport of two minor children. The complaint was filed by his former wife. He waived examination and was bound over to the common pleas court under $100 bond.
Knox county led the Ohio Sportsmen state convention crowd at the Hotel Dashier in Columbus, with 141 delegates, the largest county showing aside from Portage. The business session was profitable and a banquet featured L J Taber and notable speakers, including Martin Davey and Rex Benoit. A film program on wildlife and habitat conservation was shown. A Knox County Fish & Game meeting will report on January 28 at the Chamber of Commerce.
Residents and visitors from Mt Vernon Col umbus and nearby towns spent weekends with relatives and friends. Names include Alden Hyatt Graham McKinley Cora Hebout Oscar Cagle and Hunter families. Funerals for Mrs. Hobbs and Mrs. Clyde Johnson were noted along with church attendance and churchgoing activities.
In 1893 a valuable monitor once owned by C. War of Chicago vanished. A letter to Mr. Ward from the Toledo Peoria & Western railroad’s fleet and freight department in Peoria Ill reported the monitor found on a train and returned to Ward as his name and address appeared on the book.
Knox county residents won $165.50 in prizes at the Ohio State fair in 1921. The Barner lists Knox winners by category: Sheep, Wool, Poultry, Poultry Club, Pig Club, and Brock with amounts ranging from 40 cents to 87 dollars, including Fredericktown and Mt. Vernon participants.
Approximately one hundred Knox county teachers attended the midwinter Institute held Saturday at the high school building. The morning program featured the High School glee club directed by Mian Winters and the High School orchestra. Addresses were given by Prof. Charla Kirkwood, Mt. Vernon Schools, and Prof. W. Cookson, Franklin County superintendent. In the afternoon, Prof. Cookson and Dr. Marty W. Blair of Mt. Vernon spoke.
Mr and Mrs frank Hunter of Bran on visited Mr and Mrs Burton Haw king Wednesday. A crowd of Look people attend ed revival servige at the M Ey dhurch in Homer Wednesday evan ina. Mrs W D Stoughton returned to Newark after a short visit here with Ralph share. Miss Fannie Roberton and Mind Joy Nemwits visited relatives near Alexandria over Bhatay. Mr and Mrs Harrest Crow were in ME Vernon Wednesday.
County Treasurer Charles McDonald reports December taxes half collected with seven days left until the 20th. He urges taxpayers to mail checks for December taxes, blanking the dollar amount and indicating location of property, so receipts can be issued and credit given as of January 20. Telephone inquiries will not be answered during the final collection days.
Justice George Harter and agents will leave Saturday for Greenville Darke county to attend the funeral of A H Meeker a brother in law. Meeker died suddenly Monday morning from apoplexy at age 58 leaving a widow and one daughter. He was an attorney, former Greenville postmaster, and a Mason and Church of Christ member. Mrs Harter will not attend the service.
Victory Day events are planned for Tuesday June 17 at Gay Street M E church under the auspices of the 7 0 O. The service begins 10 30 a m and continues through the day with a public invited. Program includes Bong Audience devotional services led by Mrs Fleming responsive program Mrs W I Crevolley address results of 18th Amendment noon prayer dinner devotional services led by Mrs Spangler at 1 16 pm address Mayor Charles Kelgley music Anna Sheldon Wilton evangelistic services Dr Mosher closing address Dr Mink.
Sheriff Lytle reported Donald Moore, sought in Mt. Vernon for jumping a board bill, was arrested by Akron police after an affidavit by Mina Fawcette in Magistrate Hartor’s court. Lytle expected to bring Moore back tonight.
Danville, Jan 14 Airs B Wander aged 63 widow of John B Wander died at 4 am at her home near Danville after an extended illness of dropsy. She was an aunt of Me I S Workman of Mt Vernon. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 at the home, Rev Snyder officiating, burial at Workman cemetery.
A report from Mt Vernon Rifle and Revolver Club indoor range describes surprising scores from a Friday shoot. Participants, some in Columbus for a League of Ohio Sportsmen convention, faced questions on accuracy after multiple members posted unusually low results. Scores listed include Van Voorhiits 106 and McMillen 200, though sources warn scoreboard figures may be unreliable due to travel and intoxication concerns.
Announcement by Mayor Keigley extends the grace period by 16 days for auto drivers to obtain 1922 license plates and licenses. Officials acknowledge many cannot meet the original deadline, but drivers are reminded that local police may still enforce permits when driving out of town in Mansfeld Newark Mt Gilead Columbus or nearby areas.
Authorities issue caution as drivers appear without license plates in town. Residents are urged to display valid plates and avoid fines, with enforcement steps planned over the next two weeks.
Guy Hunter faced judge on a beat a board bill charge with Minna Fawcett as complainant. He pleaded guilty. fined ten dollars plus costs and ordered jailed until payment. Haward Dressler was sent to county jail for unpaid fines totaling two hundred eighty dollars and thirty cents on a board bill of twenty eight dollars sixty cents. He received eighty days to settle, extended to over six months without pay. Imprisonment continued until costs are paid. Must Live and Learn, Young people never will be erredm sot.
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