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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
6
A major blaze destroyed the Masonic Block and an adjacent residence, while other buildings suffered minor damage. Firefighters battled the flames, with no immediate report of injuries as the cause remains under investigation. Authorities secured the scene and inspected surrounding structures for further risk.
A large blaze Monday in Chesterville Ohio destroyed the Masonic block and two stores, with homes nearby damaged by fire caused by embers. The Slater general merchandise and hardware store and Fulton Jones and Slack hardware store were destroyed, with insured losses estimated between 5 and 15 thousand dollars. Firefighters formed a bucket brigade and used a hand engine, but the fire proved unstoppable. several residences including Mrs. Hila Holt’s and others on Williams and Bonner streets were damaged. No clear cause or theory has emerged for the mystery blaze, which began in the two story frame building that housed the Masons on the second floor. The town faced substantial losses and cleanup continued the following day.
The socialists in the district hosted a gathering in Wellington on a Sunday. George Blok of Lorrain and candidate Wor 4, Le Meim OE Mi Virus, Mr. Birock appeared, signaling campaign activity ahead of the election.
Memorial day observances at New Guilford feature graves visited and emblems placed by the Knights of Pythias and Sisters of Memorial Day. Ex Senator Joseph Myers introduced Rev J M Helm of Howard who spoke on the sacred memory of the dead and the origin of the order. The event concludes with praise from the choir and a memorable address that will be recalled by attendees.
Elizabeth Clutter and daughter visited Mr and Mrs Jacob Hawke. Will McBride and Frank Mouts were in Mt Vernon as visitors. Rev L L Walker led services at Simmons church. Guy Lauderbaugh hosted the G G Club with ice cream and cake after a program. Quarterly conference planned at MK church next Sunday afternoon. Local notes include visits by Orwin M Crego to Georgia and Mary Myers returning from a month’s visit. breaking cough remedies noted for whooping cough relief.
Centerburg residents and visitors are mentioned in a fragmented social column noting Marion and Newark names Mary Dent and Mrs C Haydee visiting friends, relatives from Sparta and Ohio figures, illness references, church activities, and local gatherings with many unreadable portions.
At Memorial hall Columbus Ohio the Republican state convention backed President Taft over Colonel Roosevelt. Taft was endorsed with six at large delegates and six alternates chosen to vote for him in Chicago, while the Ohio delegation split 14 for Taft and 34 for Roosevelt. No state ticket was nominated, with July 2 planned for a platform and ticket. Delegates crowded out as Taft supporters celebrated and Roosevelt backers grew disappointed amid heated speeches and disorder.
On Tuesday morning a man named Al Smith from Mansfield Ohio appeared at the Mayor's office and asked for aid after finding a very sick man along the Columbus road southwest of town. Officers Clements and George located the patient two miles from the city in an old barn and arranged transport to town with Chappelear's ambulance. A physician diagnosed a severe pleurisy attack.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Mulberry Methodist Church elected officers at Monday evening’s meeting. President O J McCay. Vice President Joe Stotter. Recording Secretary Miss Home Stone. Treasurer Mike Lyla Stone. Captain Mine Ocio Gates. Assistant Pianist Miss Neva Ward. Chorister C B Squires. Collector Harry Jeunington.
At the regular meeting of Joe Hook Post 21 on Monday evening members honored Mount Vernon residents and their families for donations toward flowers for Decoration Day. The event celebrated the generosity and participation of the community, with many young and old taking part in the patriotic observance of the Nation's dead.
Society notes record a luncheon on Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock with Mrs Curtis and daughters hosting on North Gay street. Miss Howe Sapp and Miss Hannah Kinney plan a kitchen shower for Miss Cornelia Witherell at East Rambler street. Brandon Rebekahs lodge hosted by Lyman Rebekah. attendees included Ute Lodge members. A silver wedding gift feted in Ankenstown is announced for Saturday June 8.
On Decoration Day in Martinsburg the town honored veterans with a program led by the Ladies Auxiliary. Young volunteers carried the burden of the day, displaying a strong sense of patriotism. Reverend Ayett of Newark delivered a tribute to veterans, emphasizing their sacrifices for the nation.
The board will meet to audit the work of the assessors led by president William Lewis. Criminal cases come up in common pleas this week as part of the docket review and public notice of proceedings is expected.
A Knox county court home Monday formed a county board of equalization with William Lewis as president and Legrand Britton, Irvin Young as members to review property assessments. The common pleas court convenes Wednesday at 1 pm for crim inal case assignments starting with Oita ss Strong’s divorce case. Rosa Durbin seeks divorce from Louise Durbin for adultery and neglect. Harry W. Koons represents the plaintiff. County commissioners, in quarterly session, approved several sheep claims and will hear road petitions Wednesday. A fourth partial probate account shows receipts 754.76 and outlays 715.71. The Cooper Estate inventory totals 2081.08. Marriage licenses issued for Thomas Augusta Ralls and Mary Ellen Kelly. Deeds filed include W H Wagner to G P Ewers in Middlebury, and John Devoe to Nettle Wolfe in Pollock’s addition. Chamberlain’s Tablets advertised for constipation relief.
Five persons perish after being overcome by gas fumes at a dairy in Fairmont, Cincinnati. The incident occurred today at the Jacob Sachs dairy. A sprained ankle may be cured in three to four days with Chamberlain's Liniment per directions. available from dealers.
Willem Harda known as the Sauvage King dies today, removing a vivid Smithfold merchant figure noted for open hearted charity and eccentricities. He reportedly named all three sons William William I William II and William III, according to London Car New York Times.
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