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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
6
A West Virginia incident reports a tire bug attempting arson at the Horn Farm barn. Gunfire erupted as investigators traced the blaze to a nearby packing area. Sheriff Wittter and Moseholder led the inquiry with Governor Allen referenced in disputed notes.
Bilaworth Leona, who shot himself at his home in Beith Yer non Monday evening, was removed to hospital Tremlay afternoon. The boy was feeling quite well except for pain in the left arm where the bullet entered.
Widow of Henry Rine dies at age 68 after a brief illness. Survived by five daughters and four sons with relatives in Bladensburg and nearby towns. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 o clock at St Marys church with burial in Bladensburg cemetery.
An editor and civic leader delivered a provocative talk on taxation policy at the Commerce Club. The speaker argued for wiser tax design, urging the community to support equitable revenue and efficient public funding while defending core constitutional principles.
Lawrence Wo Ronda and the Ford family note a brother’s commission in the dental corps. The report traces cadet training, West Lafayette ties, and prior practice in Calunbuy. It mentions him as a member of Xt Cethi fraternity and references paths to Point and Hukling reactions.
The Battery troops enjoyed a lawn fete on the public square despite threatening skies. Rev. Hillis Miller spoke on enlistment and patriotism. veterans and families attended as the unit planned a theater visit and a flag-raising.
A daughter was born Tuesday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Gerald Boilinghouse of Pike Howie. A daughter was born Tuesday afternoon to Mr and Mrs William Midon of West Chestnut Street. Word was received of a birth to Mr and Mrs W J Hagedorn of Cleveland. Mrs Hagedorn was formerly Pauline Stump.
Charles Jennings aged 84 of this city died at his Sandusky home Tuesday His body will be brought here for burial in Mound View cemetery no arrival time yet reported He leaves one nephew Dwight Curtis of this city and is brother to Henry Jennings and John Jenin Mrs Charles Curtie and Mrs Samuel Car
Joseph Torino, about 17, died at the Ohio State Sanatorium from hemorrhages connected with tuberculosis. The death occurred at 7:05 Wednesday morning. He left parents residing in Cincinnati who arrived there on Wednesday.
Columbus July 25 The state tax commission chaired by Robert D. Alexander asks county budget boards to avoid raising tax rates in 117, noting rising valuations will enlarge district funds without higher rates. The commission calls this prudent and advisable for fiscal soundness.
An explosion yesterday on the submarine Ad at Gevito island in the Philippine islands killed five and injured three crew members. Official dispatches name Lieut. Lareus and several machinists mates among the dead, with preliminary examination pointing to ignition of gas as the cause.
Wanted items include a phaeton and a plutio box buggy in fair condition. Also a rental ad offers two rooms and kitchen at 612 East Gambler Street for a reasonable rent, with school girls preferred.
William Sells affidavits in Squire George court alleging Perry Shultz assaulted him near Kelser-Dowda Wholesale grocers’ establishment Sunday evening. Sells says Shultz emerged from an alley and struck with an object, while another man pursued and Shultz allegedly drew a gun and threatened to shoot if halted.
Readable fragments describe early European pavements in Barisch Waid around 12005 ha Towder and Berlin into the seventeenth century. Mentions absence of glass windows before the twelfth century and limited evidence through the fourteenth century. References to Parks, Lonton, and attire, with notes on washed clothes and scenting practices.
Associated Press dispatch from Bannert Victoria notes at US naval training station meals resemble a college dining hall. Sailors called beefsteaks hal trotes and spuds amid jokes as the mess halls feed about 4,000 daily with 7,000 pounds of roast chicken and large quantities of potatoes gravy ice cream cake and more.
The page lists multiple community notices including the second annual reunion of Grabany School educators and ex-pupils in Pleasant township on Aug at the school grounds with responses to secretary Margery Barber Vernon. Other items announce the 17th annual Robertson descendants reunion at Lyon's Lake on Aug and Workman reunion near Danville on Aug 10. A note reflects on turtle folklore and a snippet on Jewish brick building practices in Reyne Te Isalah xy.
The text praises perseverance as the key trait that marks a strong person. It notes the tendency to persist despite hindrances and discouragements, defining resilience as the decisive difference between the strong and the weak. The fragment emphasizes the value of steadfast effort across endeavors.
An advertisement claims a plant based blood remedy named U. S. S. from Swift Specific Co to treat scrofula, criticizing mineral tonics and Mercury. It promises vegetable ingredients, no minerals, and nationwide drugstore availability with expert medical advice from Dept. F in Atlanta Georgia.
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