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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
3
A garbled OCR note hints at a local business venture involving banana soda water and mentions the mayor. Despite vague wording, the fragment suggests public interest or controversy over a new drink venture tied to city leadership. The piece lacks clear names, places, or dates.
The fragment mentions a general idea of hearings, a company, a governor or official, and a state at Mus with references to Harhber Oli and Ban but details are unreadable. The text appears garbled with multiple typos and lacks clear facts to summarize a definitive event.
A fragmented OCR item hints at a possible bill or measure moving toward approval. Details are unclear but the note implies legislative progress and the prospect of becoming law.
Columbus Ohio May 31 preliminary work of the conference committee to consider Winters public utility bill indicates the pledge in the Democratic state platform for fair and just regulation of utilities and railroads with home rule to franchises will be redeemed. The committee strengthens the bill to prohibit watered capitalization and to require joint use of equipment for interchanging service, with telephone companies reclassified. The question of municipal or commission power to fix charges will be decided later, with municipalities likely to have that power. The piece also notes praise for Treasurer Creamer and Senator Pomerene for competitive bidding plans and federal money awards to banks, while criticizing Republican leaders and Gov. Horton.
A daughter was born Wednesday morning to Mr and Mrs Carl William Son residing on Columbus road south of the city. A daughter was born Tuesday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Harley Barra residing just east of Sparta.
Common Pleas Court convened with Judge Wickham on the Rowland Co case of Reece versus Rowland Co. A divorce action alleges desertion and requests alimony for a partially blind wife with four children. Other items include estate administrations and deeds filed in the same session, detailing appraisers, bonds, and transfers of property in Mt Vernon and related locales.
Rain disrupted opening day activities at Hiawatha Park on Tuesday morning and afternoon. Planned picnics and attractions were canceled due to bad weather, resulting in low to no attendance. The park opened and will stay open for the rest of the season.
Warning against ointments for catarrh containing mercury as dangerous waste of health. Claims about mercury causing systemic harm. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by Wd Cheney Co as safe internal remedy with testimonials and pharmacist sales. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Heavy afternoon rain disrupted memorial bay activities with no parade. In the morning mourners laid flowers at Mound View and Calvary cemeteries by veterans. The 3 PM program proceeded in the high school auditorium with a long address by Hon. W. Le Curry of Columbia.
Mt. Vernon Grays defeated Amity twice on Decoration Day at Amit ty Tuesday morning and afternoon. Morning game ended 6 to 2 after a tight battle. afternoon clash saw Mt. Vernon win 7 to 1 as the Grays appeared in better form and readily beat the Amity squad.
Five students from Gambier High School will graduate at the commencement Thursday evening June 8 at Rosse Hall. Prof Weld of Kenyon College will deliver the class address and the baccalaureate sermon will be given at Church of the Holy Spirit next Sunday. The graduates are Ada Bickel Daisy Fry Sarah Sapp Paul Fry and Steyr Brown.
Bladensburg scene notes Rev Helm of Howard delivered a fine address to a large audience last Sunday. Guests included Orlin McCrea of California and Mrs Garrison of Newcastle, visiting daughter Mrs Robert Molick in Fredericktown, and Robert Darling from Fredericktown visiting relatives. Local visits feature Hugh Hughes with daughter Lona Porterfield, Violet Scott returning home from a several weeks stay near Mr Vernon, Henry Rice visiting their daughter at New Guilford, Belle Hess and son Glenn with friends at 6ft Vernon, Bert Norris and family visiting his parents, and Harry Cumming with Miss Helen Hest at memorial exercises in West Carlisle Tuesday. Artie Jones and wife spent Sunday.
A fragmentary report notes Mrs. Rofeces Strintor returning home from a several week visit with her brother. The unreadable OCR hints at a domestic scene and familial travel but provides few concrete details.
A fleet will maneuver toward Stockholm after a tense period with four American allies, with plans to depart tomorrow. The ships are set to leave for Stockholm following the engagement and to join ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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