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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
3
Two criminal cases appear headed to settlement with Conner agreeing to support the minor child. The county jail site controversy drew attention as lawmakers weigh responsibilities and outcomes.
Judge Fulton will visit the city to preside over common pleas court next week. On Monday two criminal cases, both indicted for non-support, are expected to be settled without trials. Ohio vs George O Connor promises $3 weekly support for a minor child. Patrick Purcell appointed trustee of the child. Work on the new county jail excavation progresses rapidly with extra workers added. Probate notices filed include Nora B Hookway estate inventory totaling 2300 and S T Brock estate inventory. Minnie B Anderson first partial account shows receipts and disbursements. Eliza beth Beinhower executor account shows balances due. Deeds filed include C H Biggs to John F Colopy 168 acres in Union for 13600 and W A Taylor to Carrie M Clark in Mt Vernon. End of report.
Korn's Hatters from Columbus swept both Memorial Day games against Mt Vernon Moose with 11 to 3 in the morning and 11 to 4 in the afternoon. Poor local defense and shaky pitching by Edgar Dial and Householder II contributed to the lopsided outcomes amid threatening weather. Newark’s strong lineup is expected to visit on Sunday, and players doubt the same story will repeat.
The M. M. A. team traveled to Lexington for two Friday games against the Lexington club. Both games went to the visitors with scores of 8 to 4 and 7 to 3. Notable performances came from Bonds on the mound and solid outfield play, as Bonds pitched his first game for the team this year and showed promise.
Memorial Day was observed in Mt Vermon with a 1 PM procession from Monument Square to Mound View cemetery. G A R members conducted cemetery services and a program followed at the High School auditorium after the return. Veterans visited Mound View and Calvary cemeteries to place flowers on fallen soldiers.
Gambier Presbyterians announce Mrs. Julia Putnam Leonard of Gambier Ohio will replace Miss Spangler as choir director. Leonard has chorus experience in Chicago and Cleveland and has led a church choir in Menafield Ohio. Spangler departs for Collegeville then Europe for vocal and instrumental studies.
The infant of the late Mr and Mrs Harvey Workman, lost in the March flood, was found Friday at 430 PM buried in mud south of the railroad bridge in the mill race. Samuel Thompson located the remains after draining the race and a lengthy search. the body was buried beside the parents in the local cemetery.
The Ohio branch annual convention was held in Columbus on Friday with Mt Vernon note. Mr Noble Weir of Mt Vernon, president of the state branch, delivered an address following the national president W H Deem. Mr R M Davis of Mt Vernon was elected a delegate to the national convention.
The state board names appointees to property boards of review. In Worthy Republican William Vernon is named a member for five years, but the appointment is limited. A new law creates a deputy tax commissioner for each state, with boards of review abolished. A referendum may decide the deputy post, delaying full effect until next November.
The state Gambler reports the Ohio intercollegiate tennis championship opening yesterday on heavy courts. Denison’s Moore, Wesleyan Miami’s Badley, and others are listed as winners and contenders. Ashton and Fulton show strong form. Kenyon, last year’s champ, exits in round one. Semis set for Moore vs Fulton and Badley vs Ashton. doubles and consolation matches postponed due to weather.
At Hiawatha park opening day the Eagles split with Columbus Toterurbans winning 3 to 2 in the morning and 5 to 4 in the afternoon. Captain Richards starred at second base while pitchers van Horn and Bowden delivered strong outings as the crowd swelled. The locals announce Sunday’s game against the fast Rexalle club with nearly the same lineup.
Foster Simms of Avery Loeb Electrical Co. was on a ladder at Main and Gambler streets when a 600 volt live wire brushed his chin and he fell, injuring himself and needing surgical care after fellow workers rescued him. Al Ghan, Toronto center fielder, broke an ankle in a collision with Orioles first baseman Schmidt at Torco.
Mis Devorah Spielman, aged 78, fell Friday evening while returning from the supper table at her daughter Mrs John Neibel's home two miles east of there. She fractured her hip and is in serious condition. Two Mt Vernon physicians attended.
Multiple brief notices report deaths in Danville and nearby areas. Albert Waite, 7, died in Columbus after a weeklong illness due to diabetes. Kenneth Gardner, 12, died at Locust Street home following a two-day illness from measles. Pharaoh Burke died at Mannfeld Road home after weeks with complications, survived by wife Sarah and two stepchildren. Jacob Lybarger died suddenly at home age 77, funeral at Pleasant Valley church. Eliza A. Sanger, 88, died of pneumonia in North Main Street home, funeral at Ringwall residence and interment in Franklin, Massachusetts. services noted with family survivors and church involvement.
Chief Clem ents announces that police and sanitary officers will shoot dogs found running loose without muzzles. The public was warned to keep dogs muzzled or secured for a set period. Several dogs remain unkept as enforcement begins. Mrs Stha Fuller files affidavit against Edward Finn for indecent exposure of her daughter Belle, nine, prompting a warrant yet to be executed.
Edward Bratz was arrested at the Snyder boarding house on West High Street by Officers Hough and Aledorf at 4 o'clock Friday morning on no charge of highway robbery. He allegedly robbed George Mason of $11.20 early Thursday morning. Mason filed the affidavit with Mayor Perrine Friday morning. Bratz claimed he was returning from Pittsburgh Plate Glass factory work when he met the robber who demanded money. Bratz was taken to the county jail to await arraignment.
The young son of Mr and Mrs Reess Taylor living just west of Mt Vernon fractured a collar bone playing baseball at Brandon Friday afternoon. The injury occurred while he was running between bases and was treated by Dr F L Lingrey who reduced the fracture.
Lean Brandon, 21, was found battered at a home in Washington D. C. after two women forced entry through a window. He suffered severe facial injuries, a gash on the cheek, and near severed ear, and was later captured after fleeing toward his father’s residence.
In Wellston Ohio during the 1880s Dr E B Higley lent Charles Froelich 700 to fund his education. Froelich later repaid with compound interest after finding wealth in Australia. Higley relatives recently died, leaving almost one million dollars to Higley.
Manager Hugi Duty of the Portland team signs Jack Aiittery veteran infielder to cover fiery base duties for the season in the New England League.
A testimonial from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claims relief from long standing female troubles. The speaker, Mrs. Mains, reports back pain weakness and displacement improved after use, regaining strength to perform chores and walk to town. The note appears from Uties Ohio with a May address.
A tornado ravaged Norfolk and nearby areas causing destruction and reported drownings. Homes overturned, boats lost at sea, and fatalities feared in Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, Ocean View, and surrounding towns. In Petersburg on May 31 Eight Jews died in a fire set amid anti Jewish violence in Pont Of Russia Poland.
Fred P. Dengel remains jailed for safe keeping after exhibiting opium induced sensations in Mt. Ver Non. Chief Clements reports no reply from Chicago police chief to request locating Dengel’s friends or relatives in the city.
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