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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1917

Page

3

Threats in divorce suit cited life endangerment by husband

Myrtle Corrigan charges Michael Corrigan with gross neglect and extreme cruelty in a common pleas court divorce petition. She alleges repeated beatings and threats to kill her, saying intoxication triggers his violence. Corrigan allegedly attacked, kicked, and once threatened with a razor, seeking alimony, temporary support, custody of two minor children, and final divorce.

Myrtle Corrigan Michael Corrigan Tim Corrigan Savings and Loan Association B. G. Sapp Corrigans

Sailor Charged With Malicious Tree Destruction

Sailor Thomas Suilor of South Vernon faced a charge of malicious destruction of trees owned by O. M. Barber. After a Monday hearing in Squire Walter G. Harris's court, he was bound over to the common pleas court to await grand jury action.

O. M. Barber Thomas Suilor South Vernon Common Pleas Court Vane Walter G. Harris Harber Sailor Squire Harris Sailor

Funeral for Roy Banbury Held Near Danville

The funeral services for Roy Ban bury 10 son of O F Banbury of Trin way were held at Wesley Chapel near Danville Tuesday afternoon. He was killed when struck by an automobile Saturday night and was a grandson of Lincoln Banbury of Danville.

Roy Banbury O. F. Banbury Trinway Wesley Chapel Danville Lincoln Banbury

Tweed Breathes A Little After Fatal Fall At Infirmary

Samuel Tweed 87 of Crown township fell from a third story window at the county infirmary after a brief illness. He reportedly breathed for several seconds before death, with evidence suggesting he was sitting in a window when balanced. He had resided at the infirmary since January 1916 and leaves a niece Mrs Oscar Rine of Brown township.

Samuel Tweed Charles Shellenbirger Tweed Martin Statler Crown Township Oscar Rine Brown Township

Seed Gathering Urged Amid Record Demand in Ohio

Ohio farmers urged to collect seeds from this year’s crops for next season amid record demand and seed shortages. Olio seed experts cite European supply cuts and high demand for beans and roots, with turnip seed up to 1 dollar per pound and orlon seed up from 3.50 to 5.00 per bushel.

Columbus Olio American Seed Association Detroit Thoas

Promotion Surprises Lieut Headington Aids Battery Recruiting

Lieut Julius Headington promoted to first lieutenant by Adjutant General Wood after returning from Columbus. He orders recruiting until July 1 as local Battery BH Ohio Field Artillery moves toward federal service, needs nine more men and to issue uniforms. Drill on Friday pays 25 cents per drill. a Wednesday day off is granted contrary to Fourth of July duty.

Julius Headington Ohio Field Artillery Columbus Wood Headington Adjutant General's Office Sdvice

Death of Mrs Eliza Hoy at 75 in county infirmary

Mrs Eliza Hoy died Tuesday morning at 8:80 o clock in the county infirmary after Brights disease. Aged 75, she came to the infirmary May 1 from her home near Bladensburg. One sister living in Columbus survives. Funeral Friday at New City.

Eliza Hoy Bright Bladensburg Columbus New Ci

Millses Welcome Son Born Saturday

A son was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Mills who reside west of the city. The birth adds a new member to the Mills family and is reported as a local folk record.

Clinton Mills

NERONAUTS NEED A NEW COMPASS

Captain B C Hucks of the Royal Flying Corps warned of dangers in heavy clouds when pilots rely only on a compass. He described an incident in which his aircraft tumbled and emerged nearly upside down, stressing the need for an instrument to show horizontal flight in clouds.

Associated Press London Mall B. C. Hucks Royal Flying Corps Aeronautical Society Hucks

Kern Agency Transferred to I M Shafer of Columbus

Barney Kern disposes of his collection agency to I M Shafer of Columbus. Kern stays a few weeks to train Shafer before retiring. He plans to move east to Mt. Vernon next fall. Shuter described as an experienced, young, unmarried collector. Mr and Mrs R C Jones of this city and son Dea of Akron travel to Detroit for the Fourth. son Hester joins from Akron later.

Barney Kern I. M. Shafer Columbus Kern Mr. Shafer Mt. Vernon Mr. Shuter R. C. Jones City Dea Akron Detroit Mich

Miss McIntosh Resigns After Ten Years at Mt Vernon High

After sixteen years in education, Miss McIntosh resigns from Mt. Vernon High teaching English. She accepted a professorship offer at East Cleveland High with a substantial salary increase. Four other Mt. Vernon teachers also resign or are reassigned, including Mrs. Harold Sargent and Mrs. Paul Baker.

Mike Jean L. Mcintash Mt. Vernon Wervite Board of Education Miss McIntosh East Cleveland Harold ‘Sargent Besale Overly Paul T. Baker Nannie Wright Helen Chew Fish Kentucky University of Kentucky Kerr Musklin College

Knox Savings & Loan Ad Promises Loyal Earnings

Financial success requires regular savings and smart investing. The Knox Savings and Loan Assn offers 65 percent interest on certificates of deposit of $500 or more with semi annual payments and 4 percent on savings accounts with quarterly interest. Located at the northwest corner of Main and Vine Streets.

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

New Law Discussed by Insurance Men

City insurance men met Monday at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the new law in effect Tuesday aimed at cutting rates. They appointed a committee to prepare new rate cards. Walter and John Grubb of the city went to Cleveland Tuesday for a few days of business.

Chamber of Com Merce Walter John Grubb Cleveland

Wedding announcements and Sunday school picnic report

Society notes describe the wedding of Shemmaberstroupe and Zelitn Hy Btroupe and note a Mt. Vernon Sunday school picnic at George McDermott’s farm north of the city with about four class members attending. Engagement news from New Castle reports Miss Mary Adna Horning to Mr Charles A Beatle of Lew Castle.

Shemmaberstroupe Mrdward Shwotiaker Condit Medrooth George McDermott Sh Vlty Gbiaut Hijller Horning New Castle Mary Adna Hornins Cuero Texas Charles A. Beatlte Lew Castle Thomas E. Hiller Mt. Vernon Mins Horning Welles Ihy College Hit

Verte field wudiii fir the Aterman Hoe Explosive and the Burton

A terse report notes the Verte field involvement in the Aterman Hoe Explosive project and Burton case. Key names Burton and Rlehs appear among terse references.

Savings account offer amid wartime economy

A notice promotes opening a savings account with The Nodkere State Building and Loan Company at 22 West Crag Street, Columbus Ohio. It highlights five percent interest and cites a large sum of 15,800,010 dollars as a figure, citing wartime financial stability and personal planning for rainy days.

Nodkere State Building and Loan Company Ruthin Ride West Crag Street Columbus Ansell

Green paint brightens city mail boxes this St Patrick’s Day

For several days painters have been wielding the brush on Uncle Sam’s mail boxes hung on street corners. The green color proclaims friendly feeling toward Ireland and its symbols, marking an unmistakable shift from dull to a vivid hue and noticeably improving the mail receptacles.

Uncle Sam

Chinn Pleads Guilty on Charge of Permitting Power

William Chinn pleaded guilty in the afternoon to permitting a violation of police power. Mayor Mitchell postponed sentence, as a Chile in about twice as large an California.

William Chinn Genty OY Vible Powlronn Mitchell Wi Chile Calfornia

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