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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
4
A major blaze in New Carlisle ten miles west of Springfield caused about 40 000 dollars in damage. The fire started in Trogue’s Hardware store, destroying a bus and three business buildings and residences. Several families escaped with difficulty.
Masonsmith of Wheenhire drove onto the C A C tracks in front of a northbound passenger train. The wagon was demolished, one horse killed, another badly mangled, and Smith escaped with minor injuries after leaping free. Accident occurred at the Gin hina eroelnut.
The Kana County baseball club mutters over gate receipts at Neil Park after Tate Cromley claims $562 in attached funds for salary, with Cromley seeking $1200. The case proceeds to trial as Cromley contends the club owes him despite the club arguing otherwise. The matter heads to court in Galamowos Mepatch.
Fragments show lodge officers and attendees including Vic Chanowltar, G. Payne, U. Curry, and M. Simmons. The text lists roles such as Keeper of Rectiw and Seal, Master of Arme, and Master of Pinanoewé, with several names obscured or misspelled.
A long local column edited by Mrs. Thos. Well covers temperance themes, meetings, and reflections. It includes debate on a Swiss law granting a married woman one third of her husband’s income, temperance arguments, and notes from a recent White Ribbon Society gathering led by Mrs. Mason and other members. Also mentions a railroad day on June 9 and a dry county courthouse visit at Puluenville Ohio.
At a Tuesday session of Vernon Judge No. 140 B P O Elks six new members were initiated and one petition received. After business a social goulon followed. George Antlaugh and Lenin Knight’s nominations were received and accepted. Karl Kastan elected to fill vacancy, Edward Parker Loyal Knight to succeed Bantion, Me WC Ate Pletot named Looting Knight. Zier Lodge 9 was granted use of the lodge room for the Masonic centennial on June 24.
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs. Fanny Schaeffer and Rollin Phllmer of Mansfield. Rollin Phlanner, former Mt Vernon police captain and Ohio State Reformatory guard, died at home after a week with appendicitis at about ten. Martha Spohn dies at home in Mansfield after months of illness. funeral and interment set for Butler, Ohio.
Arrangements are complete for Wheaton College fifty year jubilee events starting tomorrow and running to next Wednesday. Alumni from across the country attend the Kemicentennial, as the college established in 1860 is highlighted as a leading coeducational institution in the region. The Knights of the Maccabees of Brandon plan memorial services at Habitat church Sunday at 2:30 PM, with members to meet at the hall at 2:00. Rev. L. O. Newcomer of Mt. Vernon will deliver the memorial address.
Three killed and eight injured when train No 7 the Fast Mail derailed near St Louis MO on the outskirts, the engine and four cars in a ditch. One passenger also injured as the double track incident unfolded with unknown causes. Spokane June reports note preliminary steps toward a broad grain cooperative plan across Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana to boost farmers profits by pooling grain for direct sale to mills and exporters.
A New York convention of the New York Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers Association opens at the Manhattan Beach Hotel. More than 60 000 members, with 11000 traveling men expected from across the state, will participate in a grand prosperity parade through Manhattan’s business district. The event includes a monster banquet at the hotel with speeches by notable orators.
A valuable black horse owned by Mr Robert G Anderson, the contractor and builder, was fatally injured on Braddock Street when frightened and ran into a hitching post. The horse died after five shots were required. The accident marks the start of Knox County's Hiawatha assembly with Zeiglerstowne Star Symphony Club and the National Chautauqua band scheduled for July 25 27 and 28. concerts daily at 2 pm and park performances.
Start of construction on the main building of Mt. Vernon Bridge works at West Brewster as rain slows progress. First column raised and initial joinery completed after noon on Wednesday, with efforts to accelerate work despite wet weather. June 9.
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