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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1917

Page

7

Ayer changes plea to guilty in shooting case

In common pleas court on Halloween night shooting on the Mt Vernon Fredericktown road, Charley W. Ayers pleaded guilty to shooting with intent to wound. Judge Blair reserved further testimony until a later date. Acquittals in other cases followed.

Charley W. Ayers Provecior Charles L. Belmont Common Pleas Blair Ayers Mt. Vernon Fredericktown Hallowe'en

Real Estate Transfers and Probation Breach Report

A garbled notice lists real estate transfers and a penal sentence. W W Cole transfers 10.86 acres in Berlin to Edin M1. Hinew. Martin Stualein to Jiliay G. Jie Hott 18 acres in Jefferson for 5400. Inmate Oul Sthroer, recently convicted, to Columine Murr ay to begin an indeterminate gen inve in the penitentiary.

Oul Sthroer

Tom Shifts From Cavalry to Artillery In Vernon News

Second Lieutenant Headington of Battery EF Ohio Field Artillery received a letter from General Wood at Columbus noting that Thomas Van Voorhis, a Vernon native and former First Ohio Cavalry Supply Troop recruit from Cleveland while a student at Hiram College, has requested and secured transfer to Battery BE. Van Voorhijs expected return to Mount Vernon within days, and the move brings the local battery's strength to 160 members.

Timon Lodge Knights of Pythiia Zanesville Newark Prederleytown Mt. Vernon Mound View Cemetery Jowa Awthorne Lodge Centerbury Pythiang Castle Hall West Gam-bier Street Demas B. Ulrey Columbus Ulrey Badger& Uirey Ohio Pythian W. F. Babbs Headington Ohio Field Artillery General Wood Thomas van Voorhis Vernon First Ohio Cavary Cleveland Hiram College

Class Meetings and Gleaners Debrief at M P Church

The Samaritan class of the M P Sunday school met at Emma McVeeck's home after noon Wednesday with Mrs Russell leading the business and devotional portions. A program featured readings by Helen Oge and Mrs Elias Ogg, plus a dialogue by Florence McPeek and Alta Carter, followed by refreshments. The Gleaners class met in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon with Mrs A J Matthews presiding, opening with Open My Eyes and singing. Prayers by Messrs Larabee and Black, piano solo Gladys Murrin, reading by Mrs Ransom, piano duet Miriam Mardin and Mary Ransom, and a paper by A J Matthews were followed by a social hour and refreshments served by Mesdames Murrin, Grown, Keigley, Black, Stephen and Gansert.

M. P A. J. Matthews Mesdames Larabee Black Jesus Brown Gladys Murrin Ransom Miriam Mardin Mary Ransom Howard Wazler Mesdames Murrin Grown Keigley Stephen and Gansert

Man Questions If He Can Steal His Own Horse

Robert Grossman asks Chief Parker if taking back his horse from a Utica trainer constitutes theft. With a warrant for horse stealing in Licking County, Grossman faces arrest or staying unpaid and unemployed. He sought legal counsel and plans to return to Utica to challenge the trainer.

Robert Grossman Ulien Parker Himelf Grossman Licking County Utica Uttea Mt. Vernon

Wheels Cramp Auto Crashing Into Curb

Melvin Black owned car driven by Charles Crider sustained serious damage Friday around 12 30 near Hotel Curtis on the public square when front shock absorbers weakened and spindles cracked causing the front wheels to seize and strike a curb. A tack belonging to Truman Davidson was injured. front axle radius rods and lamp were damaged.

Melvin Black Charles Crider Hotel Curtis Black Truman Davidson

How to Start an Asparagus Bed in Spring

J B Norton outlines spring preparation for asparagus beds. He stresses well drained level sandy loam, stock selection, and root quality, advising against two year olds and seeds in permanent beds. He details seed beds, spacing, weed control, and fertilizer strategies including manure and chemical options.

J. B. Norton Corel University Mr. Norton

Eliminate Glare from Auto Headlights with Forked Brackets

George Waite explains glare reduction by mounting headlights on forked brackets. A Society of Automobile Engineers committee recommended a standard beam reaching 200 feet with the top no higher than 42 inches. The beam should run parallel to the ground to avoid dazzling oncoming pedestrians and drivers.

George 8. Waite Society of Automobile Engineers

How to Pitch Camp In an Automobile While Vacationing

A Woman's Home Companion writer outlines car camping for comfort. The bed belongs in the car if no tent, with a canvas bed spanning the front and back seats to create a waterproof roof and space for pillows. Flaps buttoned to the body keep sleepers dry in rain, and mosquito netting may suit some sites.

Woman's Home Companion

How to Fit the Crown of an Unruly Hat

Advice for resizing a hat crown describes using a two inch wide ribbon with a drawstring sewn along one edge. Attach at the hat crown lining, thread a small rubber through the run, and pull to adjust. This method is softer than stiffeners and allows size changes.

Ben

How to Scale Fish With the Least Trouble

Instructions describe scaling technique for Miahta fish with warm water to loosen scales. Dip fish briefly, scrape toward tail with hande, and use hotter water for skinning if needed. If the fish is large, scald one side at a time to avoid softening the flesh.

Three youths arrested for trespass on railroad property

In Corharton police charged three young men with trespass during a keg party and lunch prep. One reportedly cut his arm in a kettle of hot soup while authorities were alerted. The Newark Advocate notes the arrest of Dewey Hupp for alleged embezzlement involving about $20 to his own use.

Corhocton Newark Advocate Dewey Hupp

Smothering spells relief by Black Draught, Ohio woman says

Mrs. Lucy J. Beatty of Coalton Ohio writes she suffered from a persistent stomach lump causing bloating chest pains and smothering spells. After doctor visits failed she used Thedford’s Black Draught for a period and reports resolution. She urges others with stomach and liver troubles to try it and notes many others were helped.

Coalton Ohio Lucy J. Beatty Thedford

Fragmented OCR Unscrambles a Murky Notice

Nondescript text fragment mentions names and places with unclear meaning. It appears to be a damaged OCR output lacking coherent facts, dates, or events. No identifiable event or person details emerge beyond scattered proper nouns.

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