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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
6
Board of elections officially counted the special election results with 149 in favor and 11 against the school building project valued at 190 votes for the tax levy and 104 against it. H Peterman and Allen Johnson instructed to buy supplies and solicit bids for printing ballots for the August primary.
On Monday May 29 Knox Rebekah Lodge entertained in honor of Chesterville Rebekah Lodge at their hall on South Main Street. Thirty members attended despite stormy weather with visitors from Brandon Fredericktown and Marion. A fine supper was served at 10 o'clock followed by the Knox lodge meeting and a program of readings and music including piano solo Master Lawrence Kleiner violin solo Master Ims Spelman with Mira Agnew Abrondt reading Miss Fae Davin bolo Miss Lona Colley and reading by Collin Welstrymer. Forethought: People are learning that a little forethought saves big expenses. J W Archer Caldwell Ohio notes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is reliable during extended visits.
A group of boys disrupted a political gathering by pelting Governor Allen with stones while he spoke by the Kokosing river. Deputy Sheriff Walter Moss confronted the youths, who dispersed after the officer urged the target to retire for the night. The scene interrupted a campaign stop as the crowd calmed and order was restored.
Miss Hagel William of Cleveland guest in the Brown home. Hasson and Miss Della Thont attended Kirkersville alumni banquet. Allen Williams returned from Pine Bluff Arkansas last Wednesday. B C Ramey visited Columbus Saturday. F and Shinaberry and wife with Mt Vernon kin Sunday. Miss Alice Stevens back from Chicago. Mrs J P Lyon ill with measles. Ira Garr of Galion visiting family. Chamberlain's Tablets praised for stomach trouble and constipation.
William Robinson of Mt Vernon was a guest of J J Hammond on Sunday. Rude Stitzel visited Columbus on business last week. Frances Cantryman, lately visiting Mt Vernon, is home again. Je Paucet of Buckeye City stayed with daughter Mrs Dale Humbert Sunday. Preaching services at the Disciple next Sunday. W B Anderson has been unwell this week. Miss Clog Lepley and father motored to Mt Vernon last Saturday. Philip Stull builds a dwelling for Ted Holt at Cavallo. Gertrude Lybarger and her band visited the former's parents Sunday. Col George P D Neal of East Vine street made a business trip to Columbus Wednesday.
Günterburs May 31 Memorial Day was fittingly celebrated by Debolt G A R members, patriotic citizens and auxiliary orders. A morning march to Croton preceded cemetery graves being decorated with school children and band participants. A return service at M B church featured readings, addresses, songs and a musical program.
Deputy Sheriff Moeshulder was called to quell a keg party near a crossing north of the city on Tuesday afternoon. The melee involved a group described as negroes, sparked noise and stone throwing, but no evidence of damage to the town. the crowd dispersed as residents urged calm.
Complaint filed with Prosecutor Charles Belmont and Juvenile Officer Purcell over disruptive youths at Democracy village church services. Investigation underway with potential arrests likely to follow.
The publication highlights the graduating class with member lists and photos. James B. Sellers from East Gambler Street was in Gambler on business, Arthur Mitchell from East Burgess Street traveled to Centerburs, and Mrs. Moletus Aaker with Mrs. William Lewitt returned to Mases tine, Ta, after visiting Mrs. A. B. Woodford. Mrs. Baker is a sister of Mrs. Woodford.
Leroy Baker Post No 120 G A R and Buckeye City United joined in memorials for fallen members. They gathered at the Danville Buckeye City school at 9 20 am with youths aiding, then moved to St Luke cemetery for ritual services, and later returned to St Luke's church for an address by Rev L W Mulhane of Mt. Vernon.
The State of Ohio Knox County Probate Court announces A Mills of Bladensburg has been appointed administrator with the will annexed of Isaac Newton Mills deceased. Philip L. Wilkins, Probate Judge, Knox County, Ohio. May 24, 1916.
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