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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1917

Page

3

Lawsuit seeks restraining order to halt wheat harvest

In common pleas court Mrs. Miraabeth McGinley sues Thomas R. Simmons Jr to stop him from entering a farm to harvest 20 acres of wheat planted without consent. She says the crop lowers the farm rental value. A temporary restraining order is sought pending final hearing. The case lists J. B. Graham as attorney.

Common Pleas Court Miraabeth McGinley Thomas R. Simmons, Jr J. B. Graham McGinley

Chamber plans membership drive with new captains named

The Chamber of Commerce announced preparations for a near term membership campaign. A meeting of generals and captains was called for Monday night to finalize plans and the drive is expected during the week of July 9. Captains under Generale Rosenthall and Banning include J. B. McCrackin S. J. Dorgan A. A. Dowds Nedliger S. M. Woolson and Banning division leaders B. J. Everly RC. Ringwall Charles Bird A. J. Darrah and Harry W. Koons with Leroy G. Mayer serving as secretary. several new members were recently added.

Chamber of Commerce Rosenthall Banning McCrackin J. Dorgan A. A. Dowds Nedliger 8. M. Woolson B. J. Everly RC. Ringwall Charles Bird A. J. Darrah Harry W. Koons Leroy G. Mayer

Neighborhood News Incident Dropped Cab Unit Injury

Stanley C Potts of B and O Itewan Uying in Newark jumped from his engine cab in the 1st Column bus yards Friday when the engine collided with a freight train on a siding. He was slightly injured. David Weisblat of Coshocton, 10 months, suffered a fractured skull Friday after falling from a high chair.

Stanley C. Potts Itewan Uying Newark Columbus Yards David Weisblat Coshocton

Romance Culminates In An Elopement To Kentucky

Romance culminates in an elopement to Kentucky. Bioninig and Bier on trlonie and Hite ate, Ly OL Rotini, set of Mra John leone of Caly Street, vind Mika Hofen Metealf, alae of Ula ’oli, boarded in the Weiltiay oven. Ing and Went to Menncky Where they spcited Morrie Meenas and ware torn ied Thaneday, Me. Hobinton and Winbride returned to Ott Vernon Prt 5 day. They will mike their home in his city.

Bioninig & Bier Trlonie Hite Ly OL Rotini Mra John “Leone Caly Street Mika Hofen Metealf Ula ‘Oli Ing Menncky Morrie Thaneday Hobinton Winbride Ott Vernon Prt

Getaway on Train Believed Told by Safe Robber

The Buckeye City theft at the Hunter toll building Friday night led bloodhounds from Lancaster to track the raider along the railroad near an east Buckeye City switch but scent was lost near the tracks. Investigators split on whether a local man or a drifting thief fled by freight train with the loot. Excitement surged in Danville and Buckeye City as the chase drew crowds Friday.

Hunter Toll Buckeye City Lancaster N. Hy Hunter Buckeye Clu Via Man Mossholder Salt Hunter Danville Buckeye Prsons

Reverend Dye Protests Food Waste in Mt Vernon Letter

In Mt Vernon Ohio on June 30 1917 Reverend Dye writes to Herbert Hoover Food Commissioner urging consistent government action to curb waste while asking for sermons promoting thrift. He questions wartime fuel and food policies and requests the Capitol set an example in food conservation.

Mt. Vernon Ohio Herbert Hoover U. S Washington, D. C Hoover United States Washington Capitol

Blair Birth in Canton Family Welcomes Son

Word arrives of the birth of a son Thursday to Mr and Mrs Arthur Blair of Canton formerly of this city.

Arthur Blair Canton

Power line to link Mt. Vernon and Newark plants

Ohio Light and Power wires a 26 000 kilowatt link between Mt. Vernon and Newark plants, with a single three phase circuit to ensure steady service. The project, under AL Darrah, aims to boost regional coverage including Licking and Knox counties, and promises continuous generation even if one plant stops. The line follows the B&O track from Newark to the Ash farm and into Mt. Vernon, with completion hoped for August and major pole work already finished.

Mt. Vernon Newark Licking County Ohio Light & Power Company Licking Knox County Wilowatts Caprelty AL. Darrah Jovn West High Street Blocher Brothers A. H. Lewis Tiffin Mr. Lewis W. H. Smith DB. & OQ Rally Ash Farm Newark Road Mr. Darrah Darrah Ohio

Mt Vernon Drum Corps to play at Amity homecoming

The Mt Vernon drum corps will take part in Amity’s homecoming celebration on July 4. They will perform in their new uniforms and give a concert on the square before driving to the event by automobile.

MT. Vernon Amity

Admission bid for officer reserve seeks wide support

Waltaro Galley from Nevkoeeent seeks admission to the Officer's Reserve. The document outlines a formal application with details on eligibility and approval steps. It references Port Aemiatiih Mareleoth and mentions team or unit involvement in the process.

Waltaro Galley Nevkoeeent Aim Remeion

Kingfishers Amuse Crowds at Viaduct

A Kingfisher pair captures attention near a viaduct east of the Pennsylvania tailhead. Children watch as the birds swoop on fish, with a nest suspected nearby and the ongoing wind and water conditions hinting at continued activity through the summer. The scene draws observers daily as the birds hunt overhead.

Kokoning Pennsylvania Mr. Kingfisher Kingfisher Viaduct Videnos Aia Ihasersby

Death of Benjamin Budown Clements at age four

Benjamin Budown Clements died Friday evening at 11 14 at his home 67 North Sancieky street after a five day illness from a complication of diseases. Survived by wife James? Janves fil4, one son Clifton at home, a daughter Mrs Glenn Mauler of this city, a sister Mrs Ada Mlention, and three brothers Robert Clements Charles Wolford Mt Vernon and Garrad Wolford Akron. Funeral at 10 o'clock Monday morning Ebenezer church, Ebenezer cemetery burial.

Benjamin Budown Clements North Sancieky Street Janves Clifford Glenn Mauler Thin City Ada Mlention Eli Robert Clements Charles Wolford Mt. Vernon Garrad Wolford Akron Ebenester Church Ebenezer Cemetery

Frye Purchaser of Vine Street Property

Juvenile Officer Patrick Purcell acting for D B Grubb administrator of Elizabeth B Adams estate sold the property at 614 East Vine Street Saturday at 10 oclock to William H Prye for 1200 dollars. The appraisement was 1700 dollars.

Patrick Purcell D. B. Grubb Elizabeth B. Adams East Vine Street William H. Prye

Financial Success and Saving for Comfort

Regular, systematic saving from earnings builds wealth and future comfort. The Knox Savings and Loan Assn offers 5 percent interest on certificates of deposit of $100 or more, payable semiannually, and 4 percent on savings accounts payable quarterly. Located at N. W. Corner Main and Vine Sts Wax.

Knox Savings & Loan Assn N. W. Corner Main & Vine Sta

Battery E Boys Retreat From First Line

Battery E men retreat from the front as five hours of drill force the unit to the country. Sixty-seven soldiers remain in view at the square while wives, mothers, and sweethearts watch. Four new recruits join Battery E and a junior sergeant becomes instructor for Battery I as the regiment strengthens.

Sitane Sven Taday Sergent Gill Denmin Grand Army Repul Uc Battery

Recruit Drive for Ohio National Guard In Progress

An immediate campaign to recruit new members begins today in Columbus and other cities to form a full division of the Ohio National Guard. Captain Perea Bo Monypenny of Columbus announces recruiting trains will open in Columbus Springfield Lima Toledo Dayton Cleveland and Cambridge with new units including an engineering train squads and a headquarters military sales department.

Associated Preas Columbus Weynits Ohio Perea Bo Monypenny Springford Lima Toledo Dayton Cleveland Cambridge Military Jales Department

Arm Injury Hits Local Child Durbin Fractured Arm

Kenneth Durbin son of Mr and Mrs Ross Durbin suffered a fracture of the right arm below the elbow Friday while playing near his home east of the city. He tripped on an obstacle and fell with the arm doubled under him. A local physician reduced the fracture. Edwin Moore visiting his parents from Bast Gambler atrost.

Kenneth Durbin Ross Durbin Durbin Edwin Moore Bedford Mrs Ed, ‘Moore Bast Gambler Atrost

Aged Woman Falls Leaving Leg Broken

An elderly woman fell and sustained a broken left leg. A medical exam and treatment were provided by a torut physician, with assistance and care arranged to move her from one location to another for further care.

Torut

Glass Inflicts Gasp in Champion Arm

A garbled report notes an incident where a champion suffered a gash on the arm from glass. The scene references workers at Fiislargh Plate Gines Works and a Pridey night event with a disturbance and injured party. mentions Carl Hemplly and family visiting Oklahoma City, Mrs Sempla’s relatives, a trip from Oklahoma to Mt Vernon by car, Myrtle Fowler of Chicago visiting local residents, and Dr Edward M. Clark arriving at Port Benjamin Harrison.

A. Chempins Tell Arta Carl Hemaply Familly Oxtahoma City Sempla Mire Boat High Street Oklahoma Mt Vernon Myrtle Fowler Chicago F Humbert

Fragmented Notice on Auctions and Apothecary Terms

The fragment lists auction actions with due times and prices, mentions Mt Vernon and Linton, and notes withdrawals and apothecary terms. It references "apothears" and a historical confectionery context, with scattered dates and prices. The readable items suggest a public notice style about sales and commerce.

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