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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
6
Report from City Council chamber recounts a Citizens Association meeting held Wednesday night. Knox County Fair Board seeks assistance on future operations and community support during the session.
The Mt Vernon Citizens Association held its regular monthly meeting in the council chamber. Discussion covered bringing an iron industry to Mt Vernon, a potential site purchase at Plase factory for $13,000, and ongoing negotiations. A letter from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce on tax assessor reforms was read and filed. Transportation committee reported mixed replies from B&O Railroad on restoring trains 7 and 8. continued negotiations planned. Knox county fair plans were outlined with a proposal to enlarge the fall fair, with Ringwall Woolson and Dowds appointed to draft the plan.
A charge of illegally selling intoxicating liquor was filed Wednesday afternoon against Howard Cole who was arrested Tuesday evening by Officer Aladort. He was arraigned before Mayor Perrine at 3 o clock, pleaded guilty, and was fined $160 and cents before being returned to jail for nonpayment.
At the semiannual election of Thompson Cooper lodge No 7 K of F held Wednesday evening the following officers were elected Chancellor C A Hamilton Vice Chancellor H O Curry
West governors gather in Salt Lake City Utah on June 5 to discuss state rights amid federal control of natural resources. Speakers include Montanas S V Stewart Colorados E M Ammons Kansass G H Hodges Oregons Oswald West Wyomings Joseph Carey and others outlining plans to oppose federal policy on timber water and mineral resources and to promote state management and new conservation approaches.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Botts suffered a leg wound when a needle dropped while she crawled near East Vine street Wednesday evening. A physician removed the needle and treated the injury. A bankruptcy petition was filed in Columbus Wednesday by Lemuel A Kaufman of Mt Vernon showing debts of 5095.16 with 800 in furniture. The filing does not affect the Mt Vernon undertaking firm sold recently at a receivers sale. Washington Infield has struggled this season with McBride Gan j ail Laporte and Morgan all laid off due to injuries.
In Higgins versus Zelg Belang the case opened in Common Pleas before Judge Fulton and a jury on Thursday morning. Other cases noted include Dally and Poland versus Freone with a verdict for the defendant, and Lawton versus Clem where the defendant was allowed 30 days to answer. Probate matters include Stephen Craig estate inventories, first and final accounts, and executor payments, with totals listed for cash, personal property, and moneys.
Mrs Edward Bell hosted the E E E club on West Burgens street with an elegant afternoon and refreshments. A birthday surprise for Mr Garrett Walkus on East Sugar street drew sixteen friends. Howard Brown won the gentleman’s prize and Mrs Howard Brown won the lady’s prize. Helen McNabb and Foreman Forbing hosted a dance at Mrs Marian Forbing’s home on East Gambler street for visiting Miss Benton and Miss Bernheim from Omaha. 25 couples attended with guests from Cleveland and Newark.
The Missionary class of the M. P. Sunday school met at Mrs. Hell’s home on Sychar road with Mrs. Workman presiding. After songs and prayers, a picnic was decided for Lake Hiawatha Park on June 18. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Durria’s birthday, and a gift speech referenced a Filipino baseball team visiting this summer with a pitcher named Jaropila.
Vernon and Kesey area residents spent time with relatives and friends last week. Mrs J Thompson Mrs Eve Taylor Miss Velma Hayes and Mrs Kilaarett Hayes visited relatives in Keto and Glen. Mr and Mrs Clark welcomed Nurhanen and family for a Sunday gathering. Mrs Minnie Cochran improves at home after illness. Virgil Wolfe made a business visit to Now Castle.
Nannie Holmes and her young son from Southern Missouri visited Mrs. Frank McCamment and family. Miss LabelleTidltge of Mr. Vernon returned home. George Davidson hosted guests including Messrs. John and Davidson from Joe Run and Bell, Nellie Mars tin, and Carry Cotrell. Newark visitors Mrs. Lovell and Mrs. Rosa Cochran attended family events. Emmet Hall’s family visited Newark. Mrs. Wolfe of Ret o spent the week with Mrs. Harper Stricker. Mrs. Fred Leece visited relatives near Millwood. Miss Alice McCament from Newark stayed with her parents. Cement walks are under construction. S. C. Horn left for federal court in Columbus. Mrs. Ettle Melick and Mrs. Cable Berry visited Cyrus Darling in Martinsburg. Mrs. Dr. Pumphrey and Florida guests called on Mrs. Thomas Porterfield.
A large crowd attended children services at Messiah church Sunday evening. George Stringfellow spent last week in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. William Catcook and family visited Mr. and Mrs. George Hoyman. Dr. Thomas Fernbaugh stayed with his aunt Mrs. Lucy Morningstar. Mr. H. C. Gessling of Canton called on relatives Friday and Saturday. The Morningstars, Schooley family, and Samul Flack hosted guests Sunday. A lecture by Rev. Helm of Howard is planned for Butler Grange hall next Saturday night.
Mt Vernon residents hosted visitors from Boston Vernon and Martinsburg during the week. Guests included Mrs Evaline Carey and family and Mrs R M Ewart with daughter Alice. Mrs Richard Delh and Mrs Peter Fink visited from Mt Vernon and Martinsburg. Frequent local callers included Rev J M Wells and Mr and Mrs B L Brown. Maclyn Arbuckle to headline a fall musical comedy in New York with Kiaw a and Erlanger. first stage offer of his long career.
Obituaries list Joseph Williams of New York visiting Mt Vernon then dying at his son George Williams home in Fullview after liver cancer. William R Horn dies near Gambier after five weeks from a stroke, survived by daughter Mrs Simon Hall, brother Joseph Horn, sister Mrs J B Sellers. Charles E Veatch dies in Akron at 34 from pneumonia, remains brought to Mt Vernon home of Ellis Veatch. Funeral services set for East Vine Street and Gambier interments noted.
Rich ba ruch Perr bere vett Mr and Mrs D C McKee Mrs Eva Une Cullison and Zona Cullison spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Thude McNabb Mr and Mrs Wm Flack spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Henry Babcock of New Guilford Dr Ludlow Ferenbaugh of Oklahoma is spending a few days with friends here Cary Carpenter opened his new store to the public in New Castle Monday morning Mrs Isaac Stricker is suffering with neuralgia of the stomach Dr Buxton is in attendance Mr Thade McNabb spent Tuesday in Columbus on business
Mr and Mrs Earl Weaver of Brashear visited Peter Weaver on Monday Chas Charmel and family visited friends at Utica Sunday The annual roll call and all day service will be held at the church Sunday June th All members and friends are requested to be present Mrs Philo Higgins died Saturday aged 83 She leaves four sons and one daughter Mrs Ella Hawkins Funeral at Fairview Monday Rev Moorehouse officiating A number of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs
Joseph Lohr notes a 83rd birthday honor and reports the Mount Vernon Homing Pigeon Club race from Richmond Indiana on June 1. Results list Tony Jacquet, Daniel Colley, Lewis Boucher, Lt. Alfonsee Villan, Leon Barry with various placing numbers.
Pupils from the Third Bank School held field day exercises at Riverside park this afternoon. A parade of the students headed by the city marched to Riverside park at 1 30.
Friday and Saturday specials for cash include Purity flour in 1 to 2 sack quantities, Good Rice Tc in 4 and 5 pound increments, gloss starch, Argo starch three boxes, boxes matche five pounds, Arbuckle sugar in 20 pounds, granulated sugar cans, good corn, Cuba Marrowfat peas, Gold Medal tomatoes in cans, Lima beans in 3 pound portions.
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