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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1912

Page

5

Progressives Battle For Knox County Delegates At Convention

Delegates to the Knox county Democratic convention debated two lists labeled progressive and non labeled progressives. Robert L. Carr was endorsed for common pleas judge while John Cunningham won state senate endorsement. A large turnout selected delegates and alternates to state and judicial conventions, with Carr later empowered to name Knox delegates. The meeting reaffirmed party unity against the unit rule and organized the new county central committee.

Court House Chas. M. Grubb J. D Smoots Columbus Ewart T. J. Remington F. L. Bingrey L. K. Powell Mt. Gilead John Cunningham County Central Committee Lewis B. Houck Lee Bottenfield Milford R. J. Grossman Pike Houck Board of Elections Common Pleas J. J. Fults Central Committee R. B. Armatrong Mr. Armatrong J. J. Pulte Joseph F. Buubaugh Columbus Ewar Ch .M. Grubb Thom Anderson Wm. G. Berliner Philip Dawson F. W. Severns J. Smoots I. Lingrey Ap &St Knox County F. C. Levering A. Jh. Murray P. A. Berry R. Gotsball Eli A. Wolfe L. B. Houck John McDonough R. L. Carr Geo. Shaffer Schooler Horn Woodruff Chas, Hall Columbia Ewalt Circuit Judicial Canton J. A. Schaeffer Mr. Schaeffer C. E. Cr Bottenfield J. J. Fultz John Lee Mr. Cunningham Harry Welker Lyman Workman Walter Barker Richard Breagy Thomas Anderson Frank Levering Frank Harper Columbia Ewart Manford Russell Max A. H. Cunningham J. H. Bone C. M. Rice Winterringer W. A. Barnes Jacob ‘Parsons Perry Cover L. V. Acker W. H. Woodward Allen Scholes John Carpenter M. M. Kelley Foster Tulloss Shiftette Robert Glasglow W. A. Wander D. C

Pinched in Mansfield by Police for Drunkenness

Pat Sweeney from Mt Vernon was arrested in Mansfield for being drunk and taken to the station by Captain Hagerty at 2:20 am. The dry conditions in Mt Vernon were blamed for his visit as he sought the water wagon driving job, with campaign expenses set at 4 dollars and 60 cents. He promised to return to Mt Vernon immediately.

Mansfield News Pat Sweeney Mt. Vernon Capt. Hagerty Pat Mansfield Sweeney

Hurley Delivers First Sermon at Kokomo First Baptist

Dr H H Hurley preached his first sermon as pastor at the First Baptist Church of Kokomo Indiana on Sunday morning. His sermon drew close attention from the congregation and he urged church members cooperation as he begins his duties. Services were well attended both morning and evening.

Hurley First Baptist Church Kokomo Indiana At Vernon Br. Hurley Mt. Vernon Baptist Church

City League Saturday Yields Tight Contests and Upsets

In the City League Saturday games, the Coopers defeated the Elks 7 to 1 at Hiawatha as Cooper's pitcher held the Elks to two hits with strong team support. The K of C beat the Easterns 6 to 5 in a close, hard fought contest after recovering from a prior loss to the Elks. Independents topped the Moose 10 to 5 at Riverside behind Postle’s fifteen strikeouts and timely hits. The Bridge Works and K of P’s battled in a low scoring affair, the K of P’s winning 8 to 5 as Hardesty managed the game to near perfection despite mixed reactions.

Coopers Elks Hiawatha Harn Cooper Riverside Postle Independents Moose Bridge Works K of P's Baniec Hardesty K. of P

Sermon on the Love of Christ by Rev Hurley

Rev Hurley preached from Second Corinthians fourteenth verse about the love of the Lord. He cited Jesus enduring persecution to save the lost and described Paul as the greatest missionary, outlining his work across Asia and Asia Minor and the hardships he faced.

Christ Hurley Jesus Mr. Hurley Apostle Paul Paul Asia Asia Minor

Athletics Lose To Columbus All Stars At Riverside Park

The local Athletes fell 3 to 2 at Riverside Park on Sunday. A tight pitchers duel produced few hits with five singles for the Athletes and four for Columbus. Dial pitched for the Athletes with B. Smith in right field and Sapp behind the plate starring for the locals as about 1,500 fans watched the late deciding finish.

Columbus All-Stars Riverside Park Athletics All Stars Dial B. Smith Feld Sapp

Hurley Preaches Plain Talk at Mt Vernon Church

A sermon by Dr. Hurley emphasizes directness and anti liquor stance, promising clear church work and prayers for enemies. He reflects on personal friction with sin, urges love of the Lord, and asks for forgiveness before criticism. Visitors note transfer letters from Kokomo Indiana to Mt Vernon church.

Paul Hurley In &Easure Herbert W. Smith Social Committee Jane Tith Kokomo, Indiana Kokomo Mt. Vernon

Officers Elected at Mt Vernon Temple No 210 Pythian Sisters

Mt Vernon Temple No 210 Pythian Sisters has elected Exalted Jun-Daisy Coz. M. of Finance Hattie Lauderbaugh M. of R and C Jennie Wazler Manager Edyth Tucker Protector Katherine Reece G of O T Anna Baker Temple Deputy Emma Coyner Trustee Mrs Willaby

Mt. Vernon

Hiawathas Edge Zanesville Orioles in Close Park Battle

Hiawathas beat the Zanesville Orioles 5 to 4 at Hiawatha park Sunday afternoon. Gould pitched for Hiawathas striking out 12 and allowing 12 hits while three runs were earned off a late change of pitchers. Errors handed two Visitor runs. Grand Master A C Bachte of Akron to visit Knox County Odd Fellows on Tuesday June 4 at Quindara Lodge at 7 30 p m. Refreshments and invited attendees.

Zanesville Orioles Hiawathas Hiawatha Park Iuning Gould A. C. Bachte Akron Ohio Odd Fellows Knox County Quindara Lodge

Daughters of Pocahontas Elect Officers at Kokosing Council

The Kokosing Council No 21 D of P elected officers on Saturday evening June 1. Named were Pocahontas Maggie Hall Wenonah Millie Foote Powhattan Alice Weat Prophetess Nora Davis and Trustee Susie Armstrong.

Kokosing Council D. of P Pocahontas Maggie Hall Wenonah Millie Foote Powhattan Alice Weat Nora Davis Susie Armatrong

Stroke strikes Mrs Benton Cotton at St. Pauls church

While attending Sunday services at St. Pauls Episcopal church Mrs T Benton Cotton suddenly suffered a paralysis stroke affecting her face and one side of her body. She was carried home on East Front street and remains in serious condition.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church T. Benton Cotton East Front Street

Man Killed Crossing Tracks by Fast Train at Butler

Henry Brokaw, 70, Civil War veteran, was struck and instantly killed as B. & C. train No. 8 passed through Butler on Saturday evening while crossing the tracks near Mt. Vernon. The accident left his body with multiple bone fractures and a fractured skull.

Tastine Mt. Vernon Butler Henry Brokaw

Unidentified Mail For Vernon Post Office Patrons

A list of undelivered letters remains at the Vernon post office with names including Mrs. Jennie Case, Bird, Chase E. J., C. Estri, P. Geert, E. B. Gillett, Nellie Gropp, I. F. Mabla, Mary Marin, Fannie Morrison, W. F. Morgan, Reed, J. A. Robertson, Frances Sells, LeRoy C. Titus, Jesse Ant Welch, Douglas Dowds, Maurja Marinelli, Giuseppe Ketterer, Charles Vandracek, Stefan Ketterer, and others. Deliver to street end number, P. O. box, or general delivery to avoid delays.

P. O Vernon Bowman Jennie Case

Mark Twain Visits Malebourne and Tours River

Mark Twain, guest of the mayor, visits Malebourne for a picnic trip down the river Tam and comments on the river’s crooked banks and odors. Also noted is a new play titled General John Regan, bought by George O. Tyler of the Liebler Company in London, described as a satire on rural Ireland.

Mark Twain Malebourne Tame John Regan George O. Tyler Liebler Company London Ute Ireland

Arnold Store Presents Fancy China and Sterling Silver

Arnold Store of Mt. Vernon Ohio invites customers to explore a display of Fancy China Cut Glass and Sterling Silver. The offer highlights selection variety and elegant homeware pieces for gifts or personal use.

Arnold Store Mt. Vernon, Ohio China

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robt. L. Carr Toledo F. J. Bingrey B. B. Ferenbaugh F. O Levering Robert L. Carr Carr Ferenbaugh Mr. Carr B. Critchfeld Columbus Ewalt R. Gotshal J. Critch Samuel R. Gotahgli Democrats The First Baptist Church of H. H. Hurley K. of C Eal See Bridge Et Noo Coopers Aed J.s.ringwalt Co MM. Vernon Pythian Sisters Knox Count Roll of Honor Bank W. Side Public T. D. Cotton Benko Maurja Marinelli Giuseppe Ketterer Charles C. Vandracek Stefan G. Dowds P. M Garley
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