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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1910
Page
5
President Penn announced new committees for the Citizens' Association during a Wednesday night meeting. The group aims to organize another county picnic at Lake Mawatha Park in the near future.
The Citizens' association held its regular monthly meeting in the city council chamber with many members present. President Penn chaired. minutes were read and approved. A letter from Leo Joslyn of Bay City, Mich seeking a sugar beet factory was referred to the Industries committee and county granges. Mr. Devin proposed a future illustrated lecture on "Tree Culture and Preservation of Trees" by John Davie, with Dayle's lecture at Vernon under $25 cost to be secured. Committees for the year were named, covering membership, industries, legislation, civic improvement, taxation and insurance, newspapers and advertising, mail order business, and transportation facilities, plus county relations. A county picnic at Lake Hinawatha park was planned, with committees to be appointed. Adjourned.
Mt Vernon teacher Miss Pannie F. Thrallkill was awarded a complimentary 65 day European tour for securing the most subscriptions for the Ohio Educational Monthly before June 1. The trip sails from Baltimore July 6 with Superintendent J A Shawan and Prof W W Boyd of O S U guiding the party, including the Passion Play and standard tourist stops.
The W. G. A. met at the Home for the Aged on Wednesday afternoon. They planned a kindergarten plant event at Riverside Park on June 17 and expressed thanks to 10 donors from a recent concert, noting about $70 raised. May donations included flowers, candy, milk, butter, cheese, doughnuts, punch, fish, roses, and various food items from numerous supporters.
The Mothers and Teachers club of the Central and Davis buildings met for the last time this year. A large attendance enjoyed a program by seventh and eighth graders led by Mrs Balser. Highlights included songs and readings and a student mime titled Little Johnnie Visits a Dime Museum. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs Frank Harper First Vice President Mrs Herbert Smith Second Vice President Mrs FF G Mardis Third Vice President Mrs KK Conard Secretary Mrs F J Johnson Treasurer Mrs Brook Ramsom. Delicious candies made by pupils were served before adjournment.
Mt Vernon park officials are preparing a grand Independence Day program for Knox county residents. A major feature envisioned is a top horse race on the park course with a dozen fast runners in training starting next week.
W H Adams opens the Patterson meat market on Coshooton Avenue offering a full line of fresh and smoked meats plus four line of fresh Ast astir Citizens phone 044 Bell phone 38 KR.
Mt Vernon High School plans a week of events starting June 12 for the forty eighth commencement. Baccalaureate on June 12 followed by senior play June 14 and alumni reunion June 17. Graduating class of 1910 and grammar school exercises detailed with times and attendees.
The Daughters of Liberty will observe memorial day on Friday June 3 and decorate the graves of deceased members with flowers. All members are asked to meet at the cemetery gate at 2 o clock and bring sowers.
Samuel Beeman appeared before Squire Wood in the afternoon to answer for an attempted burglary raised by Anna Buckingham. He waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury on a $1000 bond, or returned to jail if unable to post.
A premature blast at a stone quarry near Allentown Pennsylvania results in three dead, three seriously injured, and three missing. The incident disrupts the town as rescue operations continue. Mr Ross Hunter of Dupville was in Mt Vernon Wednesday visiting Mr R B Hess of West High Street.
Jury returns a verdict for the plaintiff in the Leatherman v Smoots case, awarding $1847 for sheep damage claimed to be the defendant's fault. Also noted are dismissals and continuations in related cases, probate filings, marriage licenses, and deeds recorded in the same session.
The Bible Institute concluded at the Mt Vernon M C A on Wednesday evening with thanks given to Mr Turner for his service. Attendees expressed hope that organizers may arrange another similar meeting in the city in the future.
The Hon. Norris Brown, Nebraska U S senator and former attorney general, tops the list of orators for the Hiawatha assembly meetings opening July 26. Known as a \"Crowe buster\" he drew national attention in legislation and tax cases against trusts and railroad taxes.
A June wedding in Bryn Mawr Pa united Elizabeth Marix Black and Burl R. James At Ionson U S A The ceremony at the bride’s aunt’s home included best men and ushers all Army officers from Washington and other points reflecting a wartime social sphere in which military ties dominated the guest list.
Report describes Bubonte plague hitting Laguayra in Venguela with about 12 000 inhabitants severely affected and panic spreading through the town as authorities seek aid.
Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Buny of Rant Vine street Thursday morning and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Squire M Fishburn of Milford Township Tuesday afternoon. A son to Mr and Mrs Levi Mullin of Milford Township Thursday evening. Nellie Simpson near Sparta visited Chesterville Monday and Tuesday. Children's Day exercises set for Brandon M B Church Sunday evening June 5.
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