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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1922

Page

4

Rule of Reason in Prohibition Fines Courts Debate

The article discusses the Sherman act and the rule of reason as applied by the federal Supreme Court. It notes a trend toward excessive fines in prohibition cases and cites the Ohio Court of Appeals limiting a $1,000 fine on a bootlegger. The piece argues fines must be enforceable and not unduly harsh, considering the offender's means.

Jus Hee White Federal Supreme Court Elnce Court of Appeals Columbus Distriet Piqua

Release of prisoners under heavy fines sparks county debate

Officials note that many fined 21,000 dollars in recent cases cannot pay, keeping them imprisoned and burdening the county. A motion suggests applying appellate court rulings and the rule of reason to future trials to relieve unjust detention and expense.

State's Farmer to Address Chamber of Commerce

At the Chamber of Commerce luncheon next Wednesday January 24 C C McIntire Columbus state agriculturalist will address members. He oversees farms maintained by the state for otte Institutions and recently visited Mr Vernon when Secretary of State Harvey C Smith spoke to the chamber. The dinner will be served by a ladies committee chaired by Mrs Tate from the Congregational church.

Chamber of Commerce C. C. McIntire Columbus McIntire Vernon Harvey C. Smith Uidress Birst Smith Mra. Tate Fevir la Congregaonal

Bakers Discuss Brand Bread Law At Ohio Convention

George H. Jones attended the Ohio Association of the Bakery Industry convention in Columbia. Bakers debated enforcing the Brand bread law, effective since September, aimed at sanitary standards, licensing of bakeries, honest weight and advertising, and prohibiting tobacco in bakeries. Director L. J. Taber praised the law as progressive and beneficial to consumers and honest bakers.

George H. Jones Columbia Ohio Association of the Boklaw Industry Frand Champaign County L. J. Taber Department of Agriculture Hell Hilling Taber

Farmers Exchange reports 120000 annual business with steady profit

At the Mt. Vernon Farmers' Exchange annual meeting about 250 stockholders heard routine reports showing a year’s business totaling 120000 with a net profit. No dividends were declared to keep profits in the treasury. Directors reelected J. C. George, Charles Lima, and O. V. Punches. officers to be elected Feb. 6. In Fredericktown the annual meeting elected Hy S. Garber, J. L. Wagner, F. A. Boner, and L. H. Wagner to the board, with Wagner filling the unexpired term of W. Penn. Directors to elect officers next week.

Mt. Vernon Farmers’ Exchange American Legion What National J. C. George Charles Lima O. V. Punches Fredericktown Fredericktown Farmers Exchange Hy S. Garber Bellville J. L. Wagner F. A. Boner L. H. Wagner Tt. Wagner W. Penn

Stockholders to Hold Annual Meeting at Chamber Rooms

The stockholders of Mt. Ver non Foundry and Engineering company will hold their annual meeting Monday January 10 at 8 p m in chamber of commerce rooms. A board of directors will be elected and other business transacted.

Mt. Vernon Foundry and Engineering Company Chamber of Commerce

Arm Amputated After Oil Field Accident Near Gambier

Harley Damon of Medina, a contracting oil well driller, had his right arm mangled when caught in an engine shaft seven miles east of Gambier. A burlap snag pulled into the machine as he tried to clear it and the engine drew in his limb. He was brought to Mercy hospital in Mt. Vernon for amputation and surgery by Dr. James J. Lee.

Harley Damon Medina T Damon Mt. Vernon Mercy Hospital James J. Lee Damon Gambler

Exaggerated Gas Shutoffs Reported in Mt Vernon

Red Cross officials debunk rumors of widespread gas shutoffs claiming only one family had service cut in December. Miss Patterson investigated at Ohio Fuel Supply Co and urged reporting real needs to Red Cross for prompt aid.

Red Cross Mt. Vernon Patterson Ohio Fuel Supply Co

Indicted man released after jail term ends

Alonzo Corneling, indicted on petit larceny, pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Judge Blur to 80 days in the county jail. He completed his sentence Thursday afternoon and was released. Sheriff Lyte said Cornelius left Thursday evening for Cleveland, his former home, where he said a job awaited him.

Alonzo Corneling Petit Larceeny Nod Blur Verve Svan Sherif Lyte Cornelius Cleveland

Literary Contest at Danville Ohio

Danville Ohio hosts a Thursday evening literary contest at Greer Hill. The Philomatheans beat the Atheneans 15 to 7 in oratory and writing events. Prizes awarded include first and second in oratory to Miss Troynette Lower and Miss Corota Rice, first in short story to Miss Elizabeth Sapp, and reading honors to Miss Joy Works and Miss Fern Staats.

Danvillas Greer Hill Philomatheans Atheneans Pirst Misa Troynette Mabel Greer Mise Laulee Smith- Hialer Mise Joy Wyn Misa Fern Staats

Happy Valley social notices mix in stray names

Mr and Mrs Virgil Scott and son spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dewde and Mrs Archie Peuler and daughter Lelw. William West of Edgewood and Floyd Paige helped cut logs for Metzkar Hrox and found a hive with honey. Attendees at Khon exer church nearby include Weir of Mt Vernon and William Bell of Bilge wood farm. A gypsy camp near Gratam woods last Tuesday night did work.

Virgil Scott Dewde Archie Peuler Lelw Ve McDonald Mevere William West Edgewoods Floyd Paige Metzkar Khonexer the Weir Mt. Vernons William Bell Bilge Wood Clarence Dowds GO Paige Gratam Woods

Happ Hearing Extended Again for Rich Hill Man

The case of William Happ from Rich Hill on a Crabbolay violation was continued a second time by Mayor Kelgley. The defense requested the delay and the court granted it, with the new hearing set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. The exact month and date are unclear from the fragment.

Happ William Happ Rich Hill Kelgley Wes

Gambier Hi May Enter Tourney

Gambier high school basketball likely to participate in the Delaware tournament along with Mt. Vernon and other state teams. Gambier has been undefeated this season and officials announced the possible entry ahead of the event.

Gambier Gambier High School Mt. Vernon

Mt Vernon mayor announces policy of non interference on Sunday pictures

In Mt Vernon on May Day weekend Mayor Keigley stated a policy of non interference with Sunday moving picture exhibitions. He noted the Congregational church has shown religious films and ministers oppose opening theatres, while individuals can still file charges. The plan allows religious showings with free will offerings and no admission, but preserves citizen action rights.

Mt. Vernon Keigiey Samuel Hantman Kelgley Congregational Church Keigley Moving Picture Theatre Mary of

Miss Anna Bennett Dies at Infirmary

Miss Anna Bennett, aged 75, died at the county infirmary in Range this morning. The remains were brought to MacCormick chapel on South Main Street for the arrival of relatives.

Anna Bennett County Infirmary Range MacCormick Chapel South Main Street

Mt Vernon Art Club Holds Annual Meeting

Members gathered Friday evening at the Chamber of Commerce for the Mt Vernon Art Club annual meeting with strong attendance. The casual smoker format allowed reports on past year work and plans for the coming year. Board directors elected were A.M. Woolson, Ki L. Belden, C.K. Ferrell, Haley Lemasters and Fred Suras. Officers to be named by the board at a later meeting.

Mt. Vernon Art. Club Chamber of Commerce Dirctors

Local social notes and visits in Mt Vernon area

Mrs Carl Stinemates spends days in Mt Vernon with relatives. Mr and Mrs W D Stoughton return to Newark after a brief stay with Ralph Rho. J and Ralph Moreland and Mesere visit Mt Vernon on Monday. Edward Hawkins and Bert Hawkins visit Mr Veron Tuesday. Francis Hawkins visits near Branson Thursday. B J Shipley and William Shutty bound for Newark Wednesday. Community hall social and supper draws 144 guests for a revival reception. Rev Stewart of Delaware attends Monday night services. Golden Gossip club to meet Thursday Jan 26 with Mrs Helen Shuif. A daughter born Friday night to Mr and Mrs Clarence Saunders. Orle and Charles Bird back from Columbus Tuesday. Homer Lesser recovering from grip. Mary Trout returns home after visiting daughter May White near Howard.

Carl Stinemates Mt. Vernon W. D. Stoughton Newark Ralph Rho Ralph Moreland Edward Hawkins Bert Hawkins Veron Francis Hawkins Frank Hunter Branson Mesera B. J. Shipley William Shut Stewart Delaware Golden Gossip Club Helen Shuif Clarence Saunders Messrs Orle Charlea Bird Columbus Homer Lesser Mary Trout May White Howard

Local Social Notes From Mt Zion And Surrounding Areas

Mr Manuel Blunt spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Clark Schooler Mrs Evaline Harris and daughter Nellie spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs Hannah Wolfe of Bladenburg Mr Alles Schooler has returned home after tew days with friends at Newark Mr Lake Larason of Newark spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Clark Schooler Mr Leo Donahue spent ten days in week with his sister Mrs Clyde Thompson of Martinsburg Mrs Adie Schooler and daughter Miss Ware spent Sunday with Mrs Hannah Wolfe of Bladenburg Mr Clinton Shaw of Danville was calling on friends in this vicinity last Sunday Miss Olive Calgin of Bisdenesburg is Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Dorothy Jemany

Evaline Harris Nellie Hannah Wolfe Bladensburg Alles Schooler Friands Newark Lake Larason Clark

Farmers to Hold Public Meeting in Knox County

A public meeting of stockholders from Knox county farmers exchanges will be held at the Lincoln-McKinley club rooms in Mt Verdon Friday morning January 27 at 10. H W Robinson of the Union Co operative Elevator Co Cleveland will speak on Co operative Buying Selling and Marketing of Grain. Managers stockholders and directors are urged to attend as the speaker has an important message. The Mt Vernon Farmers Exchange sponsors the meeting.

Knox County Lincoln-McKinley Club Mt. Verdon H. W. Robinson Union Co-operative Elevator Co Cleveland Robinson

Welsh word welkin used in modern English phrase the welkin rings

A note on the term welkin as a sky or clouds word from Anglo Saxon roots. It discusses Middle English spelling welkas and the Old English wolcan, with a claim about a possible but unproven link to ivelkin and wealean meaning to roll.

Ivelkin

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