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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
4
The article discusses profiteering concerns, noting profits rose from about 10 percent to 30 percent postwar. It argues higher margins stem from price fixing rather than volume, calls for a reversion to prewar levels, and mentions social clubs pushing restraint on luxuries. It also touches on liquor pricing and public sentiment toward ratifying peace treaties.
In Knox county court a jury quickly found for the defendant in Ruth EB Vannatta v Levin, Braddock amid other Knox county docket entries. Multiple probate wills and court actions are noted, including filings for Thomas J Brown and Henry McElroy.
Henbler and Mads- Hugh Brown plus Amanda Brown named as senators of homan J. Brown. Other notes list real estate transfers including C. D. Fish to Homer Davia in Clinton and various parcels in Buckeye City Canterbury Milford and the city, each with nominal $1 payments and multiple named individuals.
Col Leroy G Hunt learns of Mrs B F A Wernatt s death at Coshocton on Tuesday afternoon The Wernatt family has seen four deaths in under five months The eldest daughter Pauline Voorhees died three months ago The husband Dr Wernett died a month later Their son Bert Voorhees Jr who was 20 and employed as a Canton bookkeeper died three weeks ago Col Hunt and Mrs Hunt plan to attend the funeral in Coshocton Thursday.
Deputy Sheriff B. H. Lytle with Bert O. Evans escorted William Clifford Roberts to Camp Taylor Kentucky. Roberts allegedly failed to report after furlough expiration. Local officials decided to turn him over to military authorities rather than press charges locally.
The Newark Scouts will camp along the Kokosing river six miles northwest of Mt. Vernon. Scout Executive K. L. Brown chose the site during a Knox County inspection tour. The 15 acre tract provides level ground for the Camp opening July 5 and running through July 31.
Police search for two kidnappers accused of entering the home of George H. Coughlin in Norristown and abducting his son Blakely from his crib. The incident prompted a citywide alert as investigators pursue leads.
The article lists students advanced from the eighth grade to Mt Vernon High School for the upcoming fall term. Names span multiple teachers and include numerous pupils such as William V. Banning, James J. Brning, Robert H. Cox, Miriam J. Dubinsky, Pauling Jones, Marie A. Mosher, Nina M. Simmonds, Carmen C. Wright, and Beatrice Ward among others.
In Mt Vernon or Knox County a one year old baby, whose mother, deprived by her husband, cannot raise the child, needs a caring family. The Salvation Army requests contact from interested local members to place the infant in a good home.
Kenneth now of Mt. Vernon faced charges after being fined ten dollars for driving without a license. He was arrested this morning in Newark Advocate report.
Jay Dale deputy for the office of cay far probate judge runs on the Republican ticket with Witt in a county board of elections race.
Juvenile officer states two Tish boys planned to file affidavits for horse theft. Police recover a horse and buggy taken from John Bateman, with officials confirming the youths as suspects in the incident.
Passenger automobile tags from the state registrar Mr. A. G. Snow in Columbus are not expected to reach the city headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce until the end of the week. The information arrived with thin marching from the registrar.
A Fredericktown resident was arraigned in Mayor Jiger's court on a speeding charge filed Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff B. Lytle. Levering pleaded guilty and was fined $10 and jailed by the mayor.
Mrs. Manning of Lansing announces the engagement of her daughter Helen Manning to Frederick Johnson of Yale. Johnson, class of 1916 at Yale, formerly served as a field artillery lieutenant. The wedding is planned for July in Canada.
London June 2 Spion Kop won the class Derby at Epsom Downs today amid nineteen horses in the field. Capt G Lofet rode the winner as the English Derby produced a clear victor.
Six miners employed by Ontario Gas Co at a coal shaft near Cokenburg Pa were killed when an underground explosion buried the workers. Foreman said exact death toll would depend on body recoveries. Rescue teams from other mines converged with lifelines and volunteers to dig out the victims.
A 1919 cable from Herbert Hoover to Julius H. Barnes urging immediate decision on sugar controls is read by Rep. Tinkham in Congress. He accuses President Wilson of bearing responsibility for high sugar prices and says action could ease supplies by limiting nonessential consumption. The note discusses beet harvest timing and Cuba policy. Edith Pealer, 18, daughter of Mrs. Ira Pealer, died Tuesday at her Amity home.
After a brief illness of peritonitis, Akron resident Mrs. Akonor died. She is survived by her mother, six brothers, and one sister. The body will be brought to town Thursday for burial at Aimity Cemetery.
The Gambier Farmers' Co operative Co. will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the K of P hall in Gambier on Saturday evening July 5 at 7:30. Mr Forsythe will address the gathering and a full attendance is desired.
At public auction the A00 acre farm in northeastern Knox county near the gas and air fields will be offered. It may be sold in part or whole to settle the estate. Administration by H. W. Clark of Loudonville will conduct the sale at 1 o'clock Tuesday June 8 1920.
Real estate brokers Hunt and Wyker advertise farms for sale with a live and let live approach and no yearlong contract. They invite visits and assure clients they follow the Golden Rule and promise growth.
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