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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
5
Sheriff Woolfson orders a stop to a performance following protests by certain ministers. Roy Peacock pays costs, and the case is adjourned to a later date. The dispute centers on conduct and is being handled by local authorities.
Sheriff Woolleon halted a vaudeville show at Lake Hiawatha park after Sunday protests from Mt. Vernon ministers. Legal advice cited a state law, prompting the manager to cancel the performance for the week while promising evening showings at the park auditorium. Also noted are Peacock child-support case actions, Judge Fulton’s Newark arrival, Licking county court sessions, Knox county commissioners meeting, and the Button Estate probate filing detailing receipts and expenditures.
Benjamin Zieslatt filed an inventory and appraisal for the Cartie A. Ewers guardianship showing assets including real estate valued at 6114.26 and a list of items such as mowers and deeds. The filing notes transfers and property interests involving U N Strouse, N Hoagland, Jacob W. Plaher, and H Zeigler with parcels around Mt Holly and Bertin totaling several acres and valued amounts.
Tanner pitched a tight contest for the K of F's in a narrow victory. The outing showcased precise control and timely strikes as the team held off a late push to seal the win.
Saturday’s City League games produced two tight battles and a forfeit. At Hiawatha the Maccabees held a close, well played game until the late innings, while Riverside saw a scoreless pitching duel with K of P and Moose each tallying three hits. The Maccabees forfeited to the U M C A by 9 to 0 after walking off over a disputed call.
Utica Ohio June 2 game warden C B McClellan arrested Joe Simcoe of the Marietta Torpedo company and Oscar Davis a bartender on the charge of dynamiting fish in a creek near Rocky Fork. They had earlier gone to Rocky Fork to shoot well for Logan Gas company and returned with explosive remnants used to blast the well. A bucket and two sacks of fish were recovered. They posted 300 bond each and the game warden is seeking A C Garrison, also of Marietta Torpedo, for arrest.
A fragment from Rankin Street Columbus Ohio outlines a safety rule for deposits at Buckeye State Building and Loan. It states no funds are loaned to officers directors or employees and loans go only to outsiders on real estate mortgages with five percent interest on time deposits.
R. W. Fulton of Wooster claimed the intercollegiate tennis championship at the fifth Ohio tournament held Saturday. Fulton defeated Ashton of Miami in straight sets 6-1 6-2 6-3 to repeat the title, after previously winning the crown in 1913 and earning the Lakewood Cup in Cleveland.
Henry Thomas of South Division street was injured Sunday afternoon north of the city when he slipped while climbing an embankment and fell to the bottom. His left chin was dislocated and he suffered bruises. He was brought to a physician's office in an automobile where the injury was reduced.
Police shot a large number of unleashed dogs roaming streets on Monday morning. The carcasses were transported to the city dump in a patrol wagon.
Opponents Rexalie faced a waterlogged field as Woll’s team battled a muddy ball and rain soaked ground. Manager Richards arrives with fuel to the park, igniting a blaze that spread waterlogged mud across the field and disrupted play.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois, famed for pink whiskers, vows to shave them off when warmth returns. He quips this will deprive newspapers of a favored subject for humorous remarks as gloom and talk of summer spread.
Ruth Katharine Daggett daughter of Byron B Daggett was baptized at Scottie River cathedral in Buffalo in a ceremony first used in 1771. The baby becomes ward of the Lodge of Perfection and under the guardianship of the Masonic fraternity worldwide. Mr Daggett is a thirty second degree Mason and sovereign prince of Palmont Lodge of Perfection of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.
Master Walter Taylor aged four was reported missing from the McGorry home on East Gambier street around 1 20 PM. He was found a short distance away after a neighborhood search. The hearing of Hol Brats for highway robbery before Mayor Perrine was continued to June 5 at 2 PM.
The annual Harcourt Place Balloon commencement occurs Wednesday afternoon June 4 at 3 on the lawn and indoors in poor weather. Graduates include Lillian Chenevert Defiance Ohio Mary Frances Helen Gambier Marian Frasier Norwalk Grace Krump Cleveland Helen Thompson Gambier Esther Duvenhaver Toledo Laura Lanier Huntsville Alabama Dorothy Pratt Coldwater Michigan. Planned program features Invocation by Rev George Smythe Glee Club Address by Rt Rev Theodore Reese Diploma presentations by Rev William Peirce School Song Benediction by Rev George P F At 8 pm the Dramatic Club presents The Princess at Kenyon College campus Cast includes Miss Beam Mt Vernon Alumnae luncheon Tuesday 1 pm and reception/dance 8 pm Guests Breckinridge Jones St Louis Mrs Durst Dayton J B Good Akron Lanier Frasier Mrs Dittonhover.
The Chappelear Kauffman Undertaking Company stock was sold at a receivers sale on Monday to W. J. Gelvin of Batesville Indiana. The sale was confirmed by Judge Fulton of the court of common pleas. The firm will be known as the W J Gelvin Company with H J Chappelear taking over management of the new firm.
Willard McElroy indicted for assault and battery pleaded guilty before Judge Fulton in common pleas court. Sentenced to six months in Dayton workhouse and fined $25 plus costs, with the workhouse term suspended on good behavior.
The members of the local fraternity held a house warming and reception at 206 West Chestnut Street last Thursday. Twenty couples attended the pleasant evening with games and music. Refreshements were served as the fraternity house was newly furnished and well arranged, marking perhaps the best quarters since the chapter's organization.
Davidson was arrested at 9 o clock Monday by Police Chief Clements on a warrant sworn by L E Scarbrough before Mayor Perrine. He pleaded guilty after arraignment and was fined five dollars plus costs for using profane language during a dispute over taxicab patronage.
Melville Haynes of Asiontown Westchester county went to bed at his usual hour and dreamed of the Polo grounds. Big Chief Meyers hit a home run over center field as four runs were needed to win. Haynes awoke to find himself swimming in the Hudson and was rescued by a policeman who loaned him dry clothes.
Adjutant General George H. Wood lists over 500 Knox County veterans approved for Gettysburg reunion travel at state expense. Readied names include A. S. Kirby of Fredericktown, Harry L. Robertson of Mt. Liberty, George Logedon of Danville, John T. Whitworth of Howard, John H. Stiteslein of Greersville, John L. Stevens, and J. N. Barker of Mt. Vernon.
Berlin socialists plan counter demonstrations during the emperor’s celebration as 38 000 German athletes compete at the stadium and Socialist clubs hold events at Valessonese suburb. Havreford steamer towed after grounding near Queenstown. 760 passengers and two bottom plates damaged. Administrator named for Ratio Core estate in Koz County Ohio. May 29 1913 probate ruling.
The probate court of Knox county Ohio grants EDWARD M. HAYS as administrator de bonis non with will annexed for the estate of Elizabeth Nichols late of Knox county deceased. The appointment was made May 22 1913 at Utica Ohio.
Bring your certificates or class pictures to The Arnold Store to select a suitable frame. Mouldings at all prices with good workmanship and prompt delivery available from The Arnold Store.
Questioning where another place could match this favorable set of conditions. Promises safe and easy money saving by mail with emphasis on convenience and cost benefits.
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