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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
7
The item notes calls for electing tax boards with emphasis on assessors and appraisers. It mentions names and process without detailed context, highlighting a push for governance changes in local tax administration.
Discovery shows the need to fill offices with assessors and quadrennial real estate appraisers despite boards being abolished. Leaders from both parties move to nominate and elect such officials next tall across Ohio cities and counties. The Warnes law aims to replace old valuing systems with deputy state tax commissioners. referendum outcomes will shape local taxation machinery statewide.
Johnson Simms died at his home in Martinsburg after a lingering illness of old age. He was 78 years old and survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Chas Hawk. Funeral services at Presbyterian Church in Martinsburg Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Hemstead of Galens will officiate. Interment in Martinsburg Cemetery.
The splendid worn of Chamberlains Tablets is becoming widely known as a grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles. For sale by all dealers. Mr George Smithwhister went to Danville Wednesday morning to spend the day.
Frank Bull, a Ban Gerson & McCreary lumber yard employee on West High street, suffered a fractured left leg and head cuts when a runaway lamber wagon frightened by a horse crashed after being driven two blocks. A physician treated the fracture and other injuries, while council prepared plans for a sewage disposal plant.
May reports from Mayor Perrine and Chief Clements record license and fines totals and 45 arrests. Council discusses portable election booths, destroys liquor from raids, and debates a cemetery fund loan while passing one ordinance and shelving another amid tense votes.
Joseph Myers of West Vine street suffered severe burns on his right hand and forearm when a gasoline line explosion occurred while he inspected a tank with a lighted torch. He was treated by Dr. H. E. Devley.
Stanley Pletcher was arrested at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning by Chief Clements for exceeding the speed limit in an automobile. He appeared before the mayor and pleaded guilty to the charge. He was fined 6 and costs.
Advertised unclaimed mail remaining at the Mt Vernon post office includes Howard Bartlett Gene Beymer Boecker Mrs Brown Fence Co Copeland Mrs Ira Cornell Octave Merman Ewhn Gracie Gries B J Gries R N Harrington Howard Henaran F J Herrigh George Hinckley L N Irwin Katherine Kurts Brolle Lambert Bernard Morris Allen Mellek Murphy R B Philippe Florent Pigg Mrs Belle Stingblof Chas Smith W R Talcott Mrs Dora Todd Edward Wall B Wells Charles Wolford Mrs Bertha and several foreign orders G D Dowds P M.
The notice warns against rapid eating and advises thorough chewing and digestion. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablet as a cure for stomach trouble or constipation, noting many have been cured and that the tablets are easy to swallow and widely available.
A fragmented report notes planning for portable voting sites in Mt. Vernon and Me authorities discussing an ordinance. A motion proposed crediting mayoral funds from local collection into a public service fund. the measure carried and the meeting adjourned for two weeks.
The report notes Brink Haven will pay another 2 percent dividend in a few days. Meanwhile local life continues with church activities and several residents moving or visiting relatives. Families including Hyatt, Durbin, Parsons, and Hoagland are mentioned with travels to Akron and Buckeye.
On June 4 Army Surgeon Ludlow Ferenbaugh and Dr. T E Jefferson tested antityphoid vaccine on several patients in and near Danville. Vaccinations continued Tuesday and Wednesday. The activity aims to prevent army use though no epidemic exists. several residents were at risk and treated.
In Lima on June 4 a four safe robbery in the H. B. P. Mana plano salon room was halted when Miss Hoda Hardesty a stenographer blocked the door with her body and held one robber as the other fled. The captured man identified his partner as John T. Kelly. Nearby social notes mention visits by Mr. and Mrs. T. B. James to Mt Vernon, and various residents traveling for business. The report also notes lodge activities and a local regiment commemoration.
Jay Histony was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Constable Alex Botapic on a charge of impersonating a police officer. The affidavit was filed with Justice George Harter. Histony posted $200 bond and waived examination before the grand jury amid recent disturbances near the high school yard. Brentlinger, a Civil War veteran, says Histony grabbed him and detained him, claiming deputized authority to guard the school building and curb class fights.
John Hays Hammond and George C. Batcheller from New York and Governor Cox will speak at Ohio Northern University's class day exercises. In Canton, art R.Turnell Bull Moose mayor will stay in office after the supreme court ruling that ousting him by Harry Shirling cannot proceed before the end of the term.
The Knox County Ohio Board of County Commissioners invites bids for labor and materials on Mohican River bridge projects and related highway structures. Bids must be sealed with a certified check equal to 3 percent of the bid, payable to Knox County, and all proposals require board approval and adherence to contract laws. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and conditions are published by County Auditor Irvin Young. Total funds and dates listed in the notice.
Mrs A H L Meudereen hosts dinner on Beet Gambier Street then logs a visit at the Log Cabin Wesnercry Aird. Turkey morn travels to Cleveland. Jumbuw visits Herman Holland family. Mrs Piercere Durbin returns from Fredericktown Mt Vernon. Miss Mary Hunter ill. Miss Lucy Simms hosts East Chestnut. J B Morrow from Dayton visits Mt Vernon. W B Blaton of Peoria returns after three days with Eastman family. L T Cromley and W M Koons take business trip Coshocton. L Jackson and John Cooper plan a fishing trip. William Went elected director Knox Savings & Loan, replacing Fred S McConnell. Philip W Hult returns from New York City General Theological Seminary. Ex Sheriff Parker and others travel to Kissimmee Florida to review land prospect. Mayor Perrine appoints Robert B Armstrong to sinking fund trustees and board of tax commissioners for term to Dec 31 1916.
A fragment lists rooms 2 and 3 on the second and third floors of the Noe Office Rogers building at 211 Bouts March in Mt Vernon Univ, detailing the suite location for professional cards.
The Arnold Store urges Knox County residents to visit for a wide selection of wall paper rugs linoleum mouldings and window shades at low prices. The ad emphasizes money savings and offers to brighten homes before hot weather.
An 1913 season offering at Mt. Vernon across from Rinehart's livery features Peter Pifer a top trotting bred colt by Peter the Great in 2:07 percent, Prince Ax and Axworthy lineage, Eagle Denmark and Tom Alee studs, all sound and available for breeding. The stallions include 2:06 class and a 2:09 pacing line, with a $500 standing service fee for Peter Pifer and high regard for General Watts lineage.
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