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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
4
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At Mt Vernon Country club Friday a vaudeville evening opened with an overture Egyptian Moon by the club orchestra. Henry C. Devin chaired the men's social affairs committee. Plimpton Chase recounted Lake Hiawatha park days and Bush vaudeville theatres, with Ghave recalling actors and salaries. The program featured Captain Julius Headington's Lightning Painting, Josephine Darrow dances, a Triad of Dancing Pierrots, a Melange of Song and Story by Piney Parker, and a finale by Moyers McNabb Col Ming and Cranmer, followed by midnight dancing.
Gambier July 2 The following officers were installed at the last meeting of Gambier lodge No 760 Knights of Pyth ing: Chancellor Commander Charles Benedict View Chancellor J C Parker Prolato-8 J Parker Mantor of Artie K Mavin Master of Work H V Armstrong Tower Guard RB Hebour Outer Guard A T Perry
severely injured Mica thet Mobinson, secretary for the district bowed of health of Knox county, broke a small bone in her ankle this morning while walking to work at East High street corner near the square.
A periodical item notes the value of plain truth with a quotation from Coleridge, describing it as one of the sublimest things in the world. The snippet emphasizes moral clarity and honesty.
Mt Vernon Telephone Co announces a new group plan for rural toll service in Knox County to end controversy. The plan, effective August 1, offers $18 yearly rental with unlimited local and interexchange calls, plus optional 15 monthly calls to selected exchanges at 25 cents or 45 cents, depending on the energy of the plan. The initiative aims to settle long running disputes and gain endorsement from Patrons' Executive committee.
Radith M. Dyloweh filed for divorce alimony and child custody against Albert Ly Drlesah claiming marriage on Sept 12 1913 produced one child. She alleges constant moving and that since June 17 1920 she has been forced to live with her parents. Husband earns 74 weekly at Kia Wade. Attorney B Sapp represents plaintiff. Knox County commissioners surveyed Miller township for roll tax. Inheritance tax fixed at 24.47 on Maria Tarr estate. Hugh Hughes estate certified for tax determination. Jacob Mehert estate shows no inheritance tax due. Real estate transfers listed in Jackson and city parcels between William H Bey Imibell K Ames Robert C Kirk and C G Cooper Co.
Miss Bila Young aged 42 a former Monroe township resident died Friday afternoon at the state hospital in Gallipolis. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the Ebenexer church with Rev. F T Alfen officiating. Burial will be in Bhoneser cemetery.
Sherman Hill of near Gam ior sustained a broken arm Saturday morning when he attempted to crank an automobile.
A reception yesterday honored Rev. Clay MacCaatley of Boston, after 31 years of missionary work in Japan. He returns to the United States this month, praised for promoting liberal religion, better U.S.-Japan understanding, and international peace. Organizations joining included the American Sian Society, American Association, American Peace Society, Asiatic Society of Japan, and the Association Concordia. Baron Sakatoni presided with Viscount Kanoke among the speakers extolling his efforts for mankind.
Rev W S Smith of Elyria meets a nervous bridegroom who asked how much he owed after the knot was tied. The minister declined a fee, offered discretion, and sent the couple with a court letter. The groom later sent a bill for an embossed marriage certificate.
Akron residents form the first Chinese club to meet at 2048 High Street. Tak H. Chan, Akron's Chinese representative, announced plans at the third annual Chinese convention in Philadelphia on August 10. Akron has about 400 Chinese residents. The club aims to address nationality issues as well as provide entertainment and recreation.
A major fire in Sebring, Ohio, today caused an estimated $200,000 in damage. The blaze began in a Chinese laundry named The Drake and spread to the business section before Alliance firefighters could contain it.
Senator Harding spends a busy day receiving a large docket of letters and telegrams. Congratulatory messages arrive for his acceptance speech while other communications arrive throughout the day.
Arnold Love 22, a Ceylon Ontario farmer, confessed during evangelist services to murdering his mother in retribution for reprimands about his conduct. He had previously witnessed against his father Henry Love, who was hanged seven years earlier at Owen Sound for the same crime.
Chicago July 24 Jack Johnson former heavyweight champion will be refused bail and sent to bounty jail on arrival in Chicago tomorrow in custody of a United States marshal.
Grant Smith the American high commissioner in Budapest prevented a Hungarian scheme that would divert about 50 million crowns from Americans who opened trading accounts. Budapest bankers tried to stamp notes and withhold half the money, directing the rest to a nontransferable state loan. Smith's intervention secured US citizens' funds and upheld diplomatic service.
The Western Golf Association will hold its open championship at Olympic Village Country Club on August 4 and 6. The 72 hole medal event offers $1,000 in prize money for professionals and gold medals for amateurs. Entries close July 31 with Craft W Higgins, assistant secretary.
A fragment hints at fashion curiosity about a girl wearing georgette blouse, veil, hair net, and perforated hose. The line muses on how she remains untangled in busy crowds, reflecting midcentury style observations from the Toledo Blade.
Akron police secretary Prank Fons warns the safest times for pedestrians are before eight in the evening or after two in the morning. Police officials report that one fourth of holdup incidents occur between midnight and 1 am.
Gov. James M. Cox arrives in Dayton on July 4 to begin work on his acceptance speech for the Democratic presidential nomination set for August 7. He aims to halt political conferences until the speech is printed. Senator Pomerene travels to Dayton to discuss continuing the senate campaign expenditure inquiry. Mrs. Ralph Jenkins and her daughter return from the M. S. sanitarium to Park Street.
Fragmentary OCR notes report Alfred Cruger taken from Taome in Morguh Countor W near Mt Valiom Nowpitel Miller vo. Ambulance Friday Tor trent inter. Details unclear but implies a hospital incident or transfer with local medical response.
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