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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
4
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co. announced plans to arrest anyone trespassing on the bridge past the Mt Vernon passenger station. Juvenile Officer Purcell urged parents to keep children off the structure as detectives would enforce the ban against trespassers including juveniles and adults.
Regular preaching services will be held at the First Milford Church of Christ Bunny on June 1. W Barker and daughter Neomt visited Friday in Vernon. Mr and Mrs J L Higgina and Juliet Andrey visited relatives in Centerbury Monday. Mrs Bryant Gantt and daughter Emma Maris spent several days last week with Mr and Mrs Hugh Hobbs.
Ankeny area residents report weekend visits and family gatherings. Mrs Beal hosts guests including Ming Mabel Myers of Bellville. John Leer undergoes hospital tests with possible operation. Brethren church Ladies Aid Society hosts an event titled An Old Ald Society.
Knox county officials move to sell bonds totaling 845000 to cover county township and property owner costs for the Mt Vernon Utica pike project after a bid from the Industrial Commission of Ohio was rejected. Auditor Rinehart says bond advertisements will be prepared and published soon while cases in common pleas court proceed.
Knox county commissioners held a Tuesday session without passing any road closing resolution for a Berlin township route from Fraxier bridge to Cole road. If kept open a new bridge would be needed at an estimated cost between 14000 and 16000 dollars. Only one person would benefit, and that man claims he can find another route. Contracts awarded include Clark for piling at Bell bridge 183.75, Proteher for courthouse roof painting 60.0, Yoager and Gowaling for front walk at Orlin Bartlett property 36, Clark for labor on the Jurgeons bridge 164.60. Marriage licenses issued to William Caldwell McAten and Catherine Cox.
Long list of probate orders, appointments and real estate transfers. Names include John P Van Voorhis Retha T Barnest C J Brown Adah A Robinson W B Shronts Eva m Real John Reel Evalyn Real Henry G Beam George A Trio Milton S Lewis George B Dewitt George Watson. Transfers concern parcels in Mt Vernon Granville Newark and Brown township with nominal sums.
Vine Theatre owners Harris and Smoot announce a $12,100 Hope Jones organ will be installed after remodeling. Organ chambers flank the stage, a console in the orchestra pit, and wiring runs to the terrace. Operation aimed for July 1 with daily music programs and a pre show overture led by Miss Bonsie Lee and an assistant.
A fragmentary historical note discusses magnetism and iron ore. It mentions the magnetic oxide of iron named magnet thle circumstance, the term loe Mens, and its use as a guiding stone when suspended. It notes iron ore abundance in Sweden, Norway, and Canada and references Maxon language origins.
The Mechanical Journal's correspondent notes the moon appears small compared with Earth. The diameter is about 2,160 miles, suggesting its disc would be roughly as wide as Africa's shoulder outline, though the full context remains from early observations.
Chief Parker opposes banning parking on South Main Street between the public square and Vine while warning unrestricted driveways invite speeding. He favors one way east and west driveways only if needed and argues under 25 should not drive, while under 16 may drive. He cites few accidents this season as support for current rules and hopes for safer, smoother traffic with modest controls.
Engineer Straight, in charge of the Amity to Loudonville Pike, arrived in St Vernon for talks with County Surveyor Carl Van Voorhis. A steam shovel arrived, with daily equipment shipments expected as work nears. the state department oversees the project with 7 engineers in charge.
Mike Medias faced charges of aiding intoxicating liquor in a pandemonium style raid on an off drink establishment on the viaduct. He posted a $400 bond to appear in court and was freed from the county jail following the Tuesday bail.
F Marion Snyder, early field adventurer, predicts great oil potential southeast of Gambier in Knox county. He cites Berea grit as the key oil sand, notes other counties and states with commercial oil, and cites field size, depths, and past successes in nearby fields like Corning and Lodi Catham as supporting evidence for Gambier's prospects.
In Columbia for over 25 years The Buckey Savings Bank offers safe deposits with interest that never depreciates. Convenient to use and always redeemable at 100 cents on the dollar, it remains a trusted local option for friends and neighbors seeking reliable savings.
An era of potential oil prosperity unfolds in Harrison township as wells show 8 to 16 feet thickness with output from ten to forty nine barrels daily and minimal water. Operators Buckeye Pipe Line Co and others relocate rigs, while comparisons to Scio and Corning fields illustrate growing confidence and industry activity.
Class rivalry surges at Mr. Vernon High as Juniors raise colors on the school building, only to have them torn down by Seniors. A lock is later placed on the tower room amid ongoing student activity and tension.
Late Thursday afternoon 12 Juniors abducted Lloyd Marte and Bart Bobat, forced to walk back from six miles south of the city after automobile transport. Later the Appticcran joined Saniorn and abducted George Kohrl four miles north, also forcing him to walk. At night, the dunlora displayed their colors on the school building and still fly them. To avoid further trouble before graduation, hostilities have ceased and a cane rush at Riverside Park after commencement is planned to settle the dispute.
A historical note explains the lifting power of air as 0.108 pounds per thousand cubic feet per degree Peters above ambient air temperature. It states this weight includes the balloon’s own dead weight.
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