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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
3
The secretary of state provided an official opinion to the election board during a Thursday conference in Columbus. The legal petition context and possible court enjoinment implications were discussed as part of the proceedings.
Secretary of State Charles H. Graves told the Knox county board of elections that referendum petitions for a Mt. Vernon city building and closing West Burgess street were filed properly under the law and objections by F. C. Levering would not stand. The board was told to place the propositions on the next regular ballot unless court action stops them.
Fragmentary note references placing two questions on the ballot for the November election and mentions a May court term for hearing. Names and full context are unreadable.
Batelleive preparations are under way for a large Die Nipples of Christ convention at the original venue in Bowling Green on June 14. A program of unusual variety features a School of Methods with 49 classroom sessions on church finances evangelism church work and temperance. State society reports praise new churches aided by the 1913 flood recovery and strong Sunday school growth. The Disciples exceed 100000 in the state with about 600 churches and officials anticipate a large gathering.
Acting Coroner George S. Harter filed his finding with the Clerk of Courts Hayes after reviewing inquest testimony. He states the specimen should have been buried and Dr. W L Fisher confessedly threw a dead body into running water, a shocking criminal act.
Marion officials sent word late Thursday to locate Richard Forsythe and Chester Palmer in this city. They were found at Richard Sutton’s west end home, placed in the custody of Juvenile Officer Purcell, and returned to Marion authorities. The reason for the request was not disclosed by local police.
A Los Angeles News feature hails Master John T Jenkins son of Mr and Mrs L B Jenkins of Glendale California as a promising vocalist under Los Angeles conservatory training. The youth formerly Miss Judith Lampoon sang at a large LA church and now rests his voice preparing for further study.
The Knox County Common Pleas Court schedules jury cases for two weeks starting June 8 with incidents including Welstr vs Clawson and others. State school commissioner instructions define who can vote for county school superintendent, with village district boards casting votes and largest tax valuation determining tie votes.
A probate record lists a schedule of debts totaling 4,415 7, with an inventory and appraisement showing personal property 1,804 and money 101. Also noted is a deed filing from CK Coward to My MS Dogan in Fateview, and related administration details.
Mrs John Brioning hosted Daughters of St George with guests from North Norton Street and Swanage England. A light afternoon repast followed at eight with many attendees named, including Mrs Ler Jenkins and Miss Nellie Higgins among others.
Timon Lodge Knights of Pythias No 45 nominees for the coming term include C O Guy Taylor Y Walter M Riley Prelate Dwight Warman M Edward Bell J Stonebrook O G J T Brotton Charles Trott Fred Babbs Terrence Mitchell Clark Brown M of W C M Harber Pianist Herbert Spangler Memorial committee reports services set Sunday Jungater at 10:30 am in Castle Hall Hast Gambier Street HH Miller to deliver address Complete arrangements to follow in the paper
Russell, young son of Mr and Mrs J G O Tinkey of East Pront Street, sustained a fractured arm while playing on Thursday evening. He fell while scuffling with a companion, breaking both bones in his right forearm.
Atiapoliy Maryland May 29 William R Bowlan of Middletown Md a cadet at St John’s Military College died from a pistol shot during a hazing incident. Five freshmen in the room were involved and orders were given to remove after the event.
Edward Menge and all officers of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters were reelected in a referendum among about 7 000 members. John Shingler of Hull Liverpool will replace Grotton.
In Youngstown on May 29 a heat wave claimed the lives of two boys, James Ambrose aged four and Ralph Spigler aged five. The high temperatures caused intense suffering before their deaths.
Mrs. C G Singer of Gambler Ohio was seriously injured Friday morning after tripping on stairs at her home. She was descending when she fell, with possible internal injuries and physicians summoned to attend.
Tuxedo, N. May 23 Gaslety reported the opening of the annual exhibition of the Tuxedo Horse Show Association. The entry list includes more than eight classes and is the last varied list offered by the association. The show continues tomorrow.
The United States Express Company, operating in Mt Vernon, will be taken over by the Wells-Furso Express Company on June 1.
Edmonton plans to submit a new city charter to voters. It features elective commission government with initiative referendum recall and a preferential ballot. The charter includes adult suffrage, elimination of plural voting, and alternative methods of commissioners election. If approved it goes to the provincial legislature for fall approval and a five member commission could be elected in December.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's. J Cheney & Co of Toledo advertise their cure. A notarized declaration asserts Cheney is honorable and capable of fulfilling promises.
Notice states Belle Panhorwood has been appointed executrix of O. J. Penhorwood late of Knox County Ohio. Probate Court granted qualification on May 16 1914. Also mentions L P Stone family moving to Newark and a Lehigh University Bach Festival held in Bethlehem Pa May 29 with Bach choir of 200 voices and Philadelphia Orchestra performing.
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