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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
3
A rousing Cox-Roosevelt club meeting drew nearly 400 voters to Knox county city hall. Democratic candidate Charles Orwig of Mansfield spoke as President Bert O. Hvana presided, with plans for a special train on Saturday August 7 and broad representation from voting precincts statewide.
Knox county Cox Roosevelt club in Mt. Vernon Ohio heard Democratic state treasurer candidate Charles Orwig recount World War I service after a reception featuring a Willian McAdoo music and a special train plan to Dayton for Cox Jones Roosevelt campaign events. A Knox delegation and committees were named, and editorial remarks on labor and veterans sparked applause and debate.
Martinsburg notes list visitors and guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Ralston of Newark who attended the Church of Christ yearly meeting. Several local residents hosted others from Wooster Canton Mt Vernon Aden and Newark, with surgeries and convalescence updates and a summer school trip to Defiance.
A Plainview Herald reprint notes Paul B. Barber formerly of Mt Vernon threshing a thousand acres in Texas at an average of 95 bushels per acre. Total field proceeds are listed as 55 760 dollars at 35 75 per acre. Also an advertisement for a Dodge truck in excellent condition with under 5000 miles and new tires from Alt Vernon Motor Sales Co.
In Knox county common pleas court Judge Park eight granted about two dozen divorces including John Hodges versus Frances Hodges on grounds of cruelty and adultery. Proceedings cover decrees for Giuseppe Pocarello versus Baruh and transcript issues in Frederick Hemlick versus Charles Coe. Probate files note estate tax fixed at 5.50 and appointment of William Clark as administrator. Real estate transfers, marriage licenses, and will of Henry Bartlett filed. executors named and beneficiaries listed.
In Knox County probate court, Carroll CG, Harmer, Alex Peumbutt, Clinton Dowdell, Virginie M. Queen, Thomas Shaw, Naymond Veunt Witherd, Albert George Thy. Powell, Lawrence Bartlett, Gay Hartlett and others are named as receivers for Honey Bartlett estate with no bond required. Appraisers listed include 8, Graham GO. Paige and Parrint.
A raid near Martinsburg road uncovered four barrels of raisin jack, a hot plate burner, a tin boiler, and other equipment. Officers learned the owners, Mr and Mrs Doty, denied any illegal still or sales and prepared to transport seized items to Mount Vernon. The incident prompted warnings to other suspected illicit liquor operations and involved a frightened eight year old girl among the Doty brood.
Sheriff Moshulder reports tips about a house on the road. Robert Doty is charged with manufacturing intoxicating liquor under the Volstead act and with violations of sections 3 and 6. He pleads not guilty, is bound over to federal court, with $1000 bond, and jailed awaiting a deputy marshal.
Green Valley reports the death of Mir BL St Sockman from Wood county on Sunday afternoon. Social updates note Ho Wilson’s visit with M M Phitlins and family of Eagle Grove. Gleaners class plans an ice cream social at Green Valley school on Thursday evening July 29. Mrs Clarence Coup and son Mervin of Amity visited W C Carson and family. Shamrock club entertained at Riverside park last Wednesday honoring married members. The ladies received a silver piece as thanks.
Robert Doty was released on a 500 bond after a Volstead violation charge. Deputy U S marshals arrived from Columbus to escort Doty to a drinking house and the Doty farm south of the city for further questioning on manufacturing raisin liquor.
The vestry of St. Pauls church unanimously adopted a resolution praising Rev William Hull for twenty one years of leadership at Mt Vernon Ohio. Under his tenure parish debts were cleared funds built up and membership strong. He will become rector in Dayton Ohio and the vestry wishes him success while sending copies of the resolution to church officials and local press.
Mrs Delilah Severns wife of Joseph Severns died Tuesday at her sister Mrs F W O Leu bry home in Columbus She is survived by daughter Helen J Severns The remains will be brought to Mr Veenon for burial Funeral announcement will be made later.
Mrs Jennie Johnson wife of W G Johnson of Clinton township died at her home at three o'clock this morning due to a complication of diseases. She was in her 50th year. Survived by two sons Blageley and Fred one sister Mrs C W Fravel Green Valley and one brother MR S McFarland Amanda Ohio. Funeral Thursday at 2:00 PM from the Clinton township home Rev D Bruce Martin in charge. Burial in Mound View cemetery.
At a Tuesday meeting in Jelloway Mt Vernon Telephone Co proposition was rejected by rural subscribers from North Liberty and Danville exchanges. No votes favored the proposal and solicitors failed to secure contracts for reinstallation. A further meeting is planned at Amity tonight.
Robert Marvin, 1 year old son of Mr and Mrs John C Marvin of Columbus Road, fell while playing with companions Monday and sustained a broken arm. A local physician reduced the fracture.
One plain drunk was arrested by Patton Fisher at 1 30 this morning on South Main Street. The man paid a fine of five dollars and costs before Mayor Tiger this afternoon.
Mrs Harris of near Hosvard is seriously ill at the home of Mrs Fred Shrontz near Bladensburg after suffering a stroke several days ago.
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