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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1917

Page

3

Cross Petition Filed Over School Board 5 Case

In Knox county, a cross petition against the Board of Education of the ML Vernon public schools seeks a $100.72 judgment in the Solar Metal Products Co. suit against RC Anderton et al, for materials furnished to a school project. Sanderson & McCreary represent the lumber dealer defendants.

Board of Education ML Vernon Pulic Common Pleas Sanderson & McCreary Solar Metal Products Co., Inc Rc, Anderton KR. C. Anderson W. A. Hosack

McHale Child Injured by Fall on Ground Stake

Four year old daughter of John McHale of West Gambier Street fell near the family home Tuesday and struck her head on a protruding stake. Playmates carried her home while a physician dressed the scalp wound requiring several stitches.

John McHale West Gambier Street McHale

Health Board Names Sanitary Policeman and Grounds Inspector

The health board named Eillsworth W. Tresoe sanitary policeman and A. Baltaell dumping grounds inspector. Mayor Mitchell presided at the meeting and Thoma was appointed to a board seat. Dr. Arndt and Mr. Aura attended as officials discussed the selection. The board had debated these appointments for some time before the June meeting.

Eillsworth W. Tresoe Baltaell Board of Health Hig Boon Tohone

Knox Savings & Loan Ad Promotes Absolute Safety

Absolute Safety is the motto of the Knox Savings & Loan Association, which offers 5 percent interest on sums of 500 dollars or more payable semiannually. The ad emphasizes real estate mortgages as secure investments and thanks customers while inviting referrals.

Knox Savings & Loan Assn. Cor Vine and Main

Community Notes From Monroe Center and Surroundings

Reports from Monroe Center and nearby towns detail weekend visits and guests. Families from Mt Vernon Mansfeld Academia and Ankenytown traveled to visit J H Needs and others. Additional gatherings feature Mrs D H Dowds Leah Ed Pry and Ed Wolford families with local hosts.

Len Scott D. H. Dowds Charles Baker Howard Gessling Wathending No Tuck J. W. Grubaugh Mt Vernon Howard Proper Academia Ray McNutt Ankenytown J. H. Needs Hannah Myers Mt. Vernon George Frapee Julius Gibson Morris Chapel Robert Harding

Pleasant township man proposes mass enlistment to fight Germany

A Knox county resident in Pleasant township urged broad citizen mobilization. He questioned why only men aged 21 to 81 should register and suggested gathering all men for overseas service under a commander like Hinderboure to "clean the tar out of all of Germany."

Iva Knox County Kaiser Wilhelm Masa Pleasant Township Europe Germany

Quatla Among Food of Children and Migrant Swarms

Fragmentary historic note describes Quatla as part of the sustenance for children and peoples during wilderness, wandering in Egypt and yearly migrations, with reference to their descent in swarms.

Egypt

Elks Subscribe for Liberty Bonds in Patriotism Push

Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 14 pledges 5200 in Liberty Bonds and honors eight Elks joining Battery E. A farewell dinner for mobilizing members is planned before July 15, with Flag Day rituals and a Columbus state reunion delegation organized.

Liberty Banda Benevolent Protective Order of Elke Edwar S. Rightor Verdon Elks Battery E Headington Battery K J. A. Stoyle Harry 8. Bunn Earth B. Dorsey George B. Harris The Columbus Grand Lodge O. Guy Taylor Joseph W. Hancock Donald H. Harper Judug W. Headington Louis Baker

Daughters of Veterans Plan Bond Purchase and Akron Delegates

Arrangements at the Daughters of Veterans meeting to purchase a $50 Liberty bond to be subscribed soon and plans to send delegates to the Akron convention this summer. An initiation was held. Washing woolens requires thorough rinsing to remove soap and avoid rubbing and wringing.

Daughters of Veterans Plana Akron

Dowds Liberty Bond Campaign 15 Closes At $2,987.39 Totals

The Dowde Dry Gowls Co. wraps up the Liberty Bond drive with $2,987.39 raised. Management plans to boost the sum to $9,000 and reinvest in hoods while thanking the public for support during the campaign.

Dowds Liberty Bond Campaign A.A. Dowde Dry Gowls Co Liberty Lowe Wil Odeholith Déatrra

Organizer expected for Spanish War Veterans lodge

A group from Mt. Vernon Wiltoon held a 15 member meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to plan an en campment for Spanish War Veterans. Letters seeking an organizer to establish a local lodge were sent to Mt. Vernon and Toledo, with many Knox county survivors already expressing intent to join if chartered.

Mt. Vernon Wiltoon Spain Chamber of Commerc Mt. Vernon of Tres National Order Toledo Knox County Vernon

Death of William H. Keefer at 76 Near Fredericktown

William H. Keefer died at 3 a.m. Tuesday after six months of cancer illness at his home east of Fredericktown. He leaves a brother George Keeler of Butler a son James near Ankenstown two daughters Mrs Litt Fredericktown and Mrs Joseph Flords near Amity. His wife died six weeks earlier, and his funeral will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Brethren church in Ankenytown with interment in Ankenytown Cemetery.

William H. Keefer Fredericktown George Keeler Butler James Ankenstown BL 2 Joseph Flords Amity Brethren Church Ankeny Town

Three Recruits Added to Battery E Ohio Field Artillery

Three new recruits joined Battery E after passing the physical, bringing county enlistments to 147 men. Named are William Scase Milton Griffin and Ray Telt.

Ohio Field Artillery William Scase Milton Griffin Ray Telt

Six Women Graduated at Harcourt Place Seminary Gambier

Six young women completed courses at Harcourt Place seminary and were sent forth Tuesday afternoon. One graduate hailed from Gambier, Ruth Thompson, and the commencement featured a dance with about four couples. Willow Peach orchestra provided music for the evening.

Gambier Harcourt Place Seminary Ruth Thompson Harcourt Willow Peach

Undersea Tactics and Life Aboard a Submarine

A Popular Science Monthly piece describes submarine propulsion from diesel and electric engines, noting diesel efficiency and air needs. It recounts cramped crew quarters, air quality, and daily rations, then details an attack scene on a British ship witness by a German officer aboard U 28.

Tylake Hirst Eriginen Hd Motorhonta Mae Beger Rudolf Dievel Gilbert Sfea New York Ofor Leutenant Popular Science Monthly

Knox County Sees Wheat Acreage Surge Amid War Effort

A Knox County agricultural report shows wheat acreage up by 4 721 acres to 31 908, with additional increases in oats corn and potatoes. Farmers plant 794 acres of potatoes, 114 more than last year, reflecting patriotic farming aims despite high seed prices.

Knox County Acdiowr Riley State Department of Agriculture Ald Eye Corm State of Ohio

Funeral for Christina Shrimplin in Nashville

Mrs Christina Shrimplin died Tuesday in Newark from softening of the brain at age 64. Her funeral will be held Friday at 1 PM in Nashville with interment in Nashville cemetery.

Christina Shrimplin Newark Nashville

Barn Destroyed at Keefer Farm in Major Fire

A Keefer Farm barn was destroyed by a blaze around 4 30 am. It caused about 3000 in damage with nearly 6000 in insurance not covering contents. Firefighters and volunteers saved livestock and some hay but most of the hay and farm equipment were lost. The large barn stored hay, cattle income and machinery, and several quail sheds remained untouched as crews battled the flames.

Biehoy

Buckeye Building and Loan Urges Liberty Bonds Support

The Buckeye Building and Loan at 22 W. Gay St Columbus Ohio urges economical saving to aid government by buying Liberty Bonds and maintaining good savings with the Buckeye for safety and satisfaction. The notice includes a humorous exchange about a dam hand remark and a mistaken love story reference from the Houston Post.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building W. Gay Street Columbus Ohio Houston Post

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Court House News Elizabeth J. Coutts Grand Theatre Paul M. Ashbaugh Eitenbath Franklin Common Pleas Court Blair State of Osio Albert Alsdorf M¢. Vernon Thurlow Burger Sting Weaver Monroe Roll OF Honor Bank West Side Public Square Health Board E. W. Breece A. T. Baltzell Monroe Center U. S Hinderbourg Elks IN Battery Eare United States of America Wilson Mt. Vernon Lodge Ellis Taylor Charles C. Tams Park D. Worley W. C. Appleton John M. Woollwan James A. Kelley Ralph G. Jenkins J. William Lee Otto 8. Baker David B. Tuttle Leonard H. Kelly Cyril P. Allarding Burl B. Dorsey Edward L. Parker Ronico Williamson WM. H. Keefer Harcourt Place Treburne Johnnie Mary Edward Young Gotrox Beatter Keefer Farm Stearn’s Baker’s Drug Store Main St
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