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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1917

Page

3

Changes plea sentence 10 penitentiary for embezzlement

Louis Ballinger or Starner, arrested near Bangs, pleaded guilty to embezzling 56 dollars from R. W. Pitkin, sentenced by Judge Blair to the state penitentiary. He had used an alias, once linked to a Holmes county trouble, and faced prior penitentiary time. Ballinger had tried escape and showed inconsistent identity before admitting guilt. Court journal notes multiple cases and guardian accounts, with various judgments and filings.

Park B. Blair Louis Ballinger Starner State ‘Penitentiary Wayne County Blair

Knox Savings and Loan Assn Building Prosperity Policy

Foreword praises strong conservatively managed building associations and their role in prosperity. Notes wise laws safeguard growth, with interest details: 5 percent on certificates of deposit of 500 dollars or more, payable quarterly on savings accounts and semi annually on certificates. Knox Savings & Loan Assn corner Vine and Main Sts.

Knox Savings & Loan Assn Main Sts

Officers Elected at Daughters of St George Lodge

At the regular meeting Mary Simmonds was named president with Mary Sleeman as vice president Eliza Binning as first conductor Harriet McDonald as second conductor Elsie Lybarger as inner guard and Bessie Pugh as outer guard A social hour followed with refreshments served.

Daughters of St. George Lady Gladstone Lodge Mary Simmonds Mary Sleeman Eliza Binning Harriet McDonald Elsie_ Lybarger Bessie Pugh

Professor H S Moffitt to Receive Master’s Degree

Bethany College West Virginia will grant degrees next week including Prof H S Moffitt principal of Mingo Junction high school to receive a Master of Arts. He earned a B S from Hiram College in 1912 and is the son of Mr and Mrs J A Mott of North Main Street.

Bethany College West Virginia H. S. Moffitt Mingo Junction High School Professor Moffitt Hiram College Moffitt J. A. Mott North Main Street

Class Meetings Chreastol Philathea Group Held Friday

The Chreastol Philathea class met for its regular monthly gathering Friday afternoon at the home of B. E. Bimmons at 1002 West Vine Street. Social hour followed, with refreshments served, as the group discussed their activities to raise funds and support their aims.

B. EB Simmons West Vine Street

Dutch Loan Won Freedom In 1781

A 191% letter by Hendrik Willem van Loon urges readers to buy Liberty Bonds. It recounts Dutch loans backing American independence, highlighting Adams Morris Livingston and others who secured funds from Dutch bankers to finance the Revolution. The essay links financial support to national liberty and urges modern readers to fund future generations.

Hendrik Willem van Loon Vigilantes Sratogy Cornell University Commonwealth France Holland Napoleon Washington Yorkstown America Tadenburg Franklin Adams Leo Morris Livingston John Adams Europe Arnold Cornwallis Congress American Congress Amsterdam American Commonwealth Thair

Wm M. Banning Named Deputy Oil Inspector Takes Office

Willam M. Banning has been named deputy state oil inspector for the Knox county district covering Knox Licking Coshocton and part of Richland. He will assume duties June 1 after being presented with his commission by State Oil Inspector Reach in Columbus. Governor Jim?N M. signed the commission.

Willam M. Banning Knox County Knox, Licking Coshocton Counter Richland Mr. Banning Columbus Reach Tim Jumen M

Mrs J P Smith Of Kokomo Dies In Indiana

Announcement from Howard Spitzer states the death of Mrs J P Smith of Kokomo Indiana after a morning illness. Her daughter Mrs Howard Spitzer travels to visit her parents as plans are made for funeral arrangements amid family notices in Kokomo.

Howard Spitzer Kokomo Rh Menkaee Audien 4B. Smith Ind Mr. Spitzer Teaver

Battery recruit Edith Brown Chooses Local Role Amid Training Delays

Edwin Brown, who joined Battery Tuesday morning, could not wait for his chance to enlist in the officers' reserve training school. He applied and was accepted but told to wait for the second school. Preferring not to risk the draft, he became a private in the local battery.

Edwin Brown Officers’ Reserve Training School Brown

Fred Glenn Leaves Y M C A After Two Years

Fred Glenn resigns from Mt Vernon Y M C A effective July 1 to join Chicago M C A physical training school. He spent two years building the department with strong participation from local youth and staff. The board will appoint a successor within 30 days, with no immediate replacement yet chosen.

Mt Vernon A. Ia Physical Department Fred Glenn Dusit Glenn Chicauro and Berhind Will Newark Jimelleine Zanesvilla Zanesville

Appointment of Mr Banning to office duties described

A fragment notes the appointment of Mr Banning to an office and outlines duties associated with the role. The passage emphasizes official instruction and the formal handover of responsibilities within the cited administration.

Non-Resident Draft Registration by Clerk and Deputy

Clerk of Courts Taylor and Deputy Burris registered about 25 men, em ilayes of the Cooper foundry, under the draft law. The county board of elections distributed registration supplies Monday, including a summarization blank and cards to be returned to the county draft board. A native Philippines tribe member is shown producing tir by compressing air in a syringe.

Taylor Burris Emilayes Cooper Foundry County Board of Elections

Exemption Certificates Only for Medical Exam Passes

Exemption certificates are issued to those who pass a medical examination. Applicants may obtain certificates at the recruiting tent on the squares by presenting proof of medical clearance. The last chance to secure a certificate is Thursday. new medical examinations will be conducted then to qualify for battery service. Battery E now has 136 enlisted, with three new recruits added Monday.

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NZ Fe ling thermal waters rival old world cures

New Zealand claims its thermal waters rival Vichy and iodine waters in strength. The report notes the waters are said to be double the potency of celebrated European springs and are touted as superior to any in the old world.

New Zealand Vichy

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Ballinger Court News Court Journal H. B. Welsh Don Wood First National Bank J. N. Braddock Chester Beeman George H. Ferenbaugh George Collinson Wilies Walter B. Johnson John J. Willitts Dora Kanaga Rexford Kanata Guardian Sau Mary Fawcett Alexander Fawcett John 8 Porter Milly Hiltier Hall Grea Turney Mariah J. Matheny Eva Ann Kieffer A. J. Frasher Everett Underhill Thomas J. Porter Carl L. Thompson Alice Maude Culp Middlebury Township Anderson Walter Putnam Robert Bruce Putnam Brinkheveny Treasury West Side Public Square H. Inrael B. D. Herron Prof Bethany Amer Cornell WM. M. Banning Commission Licking, Coshocton Knox J. P. Smith LP Officers' Training School Y.M.C.A Evi Chicago William M. Banning Election Board Stearn’s Baker’s Drug Store Big Hand Pius Neponset New England Bird & Son East Walpole Massachusetts Woolson’s Department
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