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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
4
Rail employers show more dissatisfaction with uneven raises than with the overall increase. The board favored the lowest paid groups, eliciting some grumbling from higher paid unions. Most major brotherhoods plan to accept the award, hoping a similar value next year will ease tensions.
Mt Vernon readers recall Civil War service and criticize a Republican News editorial. An old veteran commends James M Cox for seeking fair pensions, arguing his support aids the aged and injured and echoes Burns on age and want. The letter laments misrepresentations and defends Cox as a friend to workers and veterans alike.
A Farm Bureau drive to boost membership in Knox County is set for the second week of October. A state federation manager will arrive a week or two prior to organize the effort, while County Agent Anderson noted most planning is already finished and machinery is ready for action.
Fredericktown reports James Ewers of the F B Flake Manufacturing Co. injured when his right arm was caught in a pigtron hoisting device yesterday afternoon. The accident tore skin from finger tips to elbow. no bones broken and surgeons expect to save the arm.
Miss Evelyn Carey guests of relatives at Centerbury. Mr and Mrs Frank Cochran of Mt Vernon visit with Ambrose Dickinson and family. Cochran and party tour Walhonding on Sunday. Mr and Mrs French Baird with J Dy Woodie of Mt Vernon at Sunday visit. Mr and Mrs W H Brown of Mt Vernon staying with son W J Brown Jr for several days. Mr and Mrs C C Morn and Mr and Mrs Ki Horn attend a funeral in New Castle area. Magh Brown to move to family property. Lulu Morey of Mt Vernon vacationing with parents here. Robert Bell of Mt Vernon with Harry Brown household last week.
Centerburg residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Columbus Rushville Tollown Akron and Mount Vernon over the weekend and past week. Notable guests included Mr and Mrs W E Jacobs Mrs Mayme Christie and Mr Fred Lyon with others listed in local visit records.
John A. Harker of Newark road fell from a ladder while painting his home on Tuesday afternoon. He sustained a broken arm. A local physician assessed the fracture.
Knox County teachers are urged to attend the Teachers Institute at Mount Vernon high school from August 16 to 20. Dr F A Green of Went Chester and Miss Lille Maris of New Vienna Ohio will address the gathering. Wednesday features graduation for 281 eighth grade students in the high school auditorium with a strong program planned.
Millwood notices include D Jones of Jackson Ohio visiting town last week. Lepley family from Canton spent the latter part of the week with relatives. Martin couple left Thursday for Pittsburgh to arrange shipment of household goods. Drake Stull Humbert workers at Canton were home over Sunday. Church of Christ held services Sunday August 1 with W H Chartot moving its harness shop to the Cantryman building. Lybarger guests of George Welker Sunday.
Three stills were found at 3 o clock this afternoon in the cellar of the Roll Johnson farm house six miles south of Mt Vernon on Glen road. Officers Sheriff Mosholder Prosecuting Attorney Ashbaugh and Officer Fisher conducted the search but found no raisin mash. The revenue officer in charge said the search was to prevent future trouble. Items including a milk can reservoir a brass still a glass jar and a wooden bucket were seized and brought back to the city for further work.
Bud Norman, a farm laborer on William Adams' property east of the city, fell from a hay Toad Wednesday morning and broke his right thigh. The fracture was set by a local physician and Norman was taken to Mercy hospital. He said this is the fourth similar injury of his life.
Charles R. Wagner of the National Limestone Association visited Mount Vernon to report that producers have stone but lack rail cars to ship it to farmers. The association will help secure cars and rush shipments as soon as car supplies are relieved, aiding farmers who rely on limestone for their farms.
A resident living south of the Pike yesterday sustained a stroke causing paralysis. Mrs Daniela Albright, daughter of Mr John Albright, was listed in the report as the next of kin or involved party. the incident occurred yesterday afternoon and left the patient in serious condition.
Clerk Walter Burris received a letter from A C Baxter chief fish and game warden of Ohio stating the squirrel season does not open on Sept 15 this year. The season runs Sept 15 to Oct 25 inclusive. Hunters are warned not to shoot out of season or face arrest.
A Ford truck of the Ohio state highway department collided with a traffic post at the Sandupky and High arrents intersection Monday afternoon. The truck swerved to avoid another auto and struck the post. another car was slightly damaged.
A son was born Thursday July 22 to Mr and Mrs Paul Montavon at their home in Megritos Peru South America. Mrs Montavon was formerly Miss Elizabeth McCormick of this city.
Miss Harriet Workman of this city underwent an operation this morning at the M. & B. sanitarium. The report notes she is in care and receiving treatment following the procedure.
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