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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
5
Fifty-one graduates were presented diplomas at Mt Vernon High School Thursday morning. Dr Robert Parker Miles gave the address to a large audience in the auditorium starting at 10 o’clock. The stage featured clan colors and the event drew a record crowd.
The 1914 graduating exercises featured an ornate stage scene with red and black decor as the Phil harmonic orchestra played Our Glorious Flag and The Spirit of the Winds. Dr. Robert Parker Miles of the University of Chicago delivered the keynote, titled Tallow Dips of Opportunity, weaving anecdotes from his life and figures like Thomas A. Edison and Newell Dwight Hille. Diplomas were presented by Carl N. Lorey, with graduates from Business, English, and College Requirements courses highlighted alongside a benediction by Rev. William Hull.
William Lewis posted a 300 bond for his appearance before the common pleas court on a paternity charge by Joha Conn. The examination occurred before Mayor Per iding at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Miss Bartlett, home from Oxford, returns to attend school for the summer.
Superintendent John Alan resigns from Mt Vernon to take over Salem Ohio schools for three years with a salary of 3100 first year 3200 second year and 2300 third year. He planned to leave in summer and begin in September after securing his affairs.
A reunion was held by Philp Loveridge John Cooper and Isaac Jackson at their Green Valley home on Wednesday. The men born and raised in the same school district marked the gathering with automobile rides and dinner at noon. Loveridge 92 Jackson 90 Cooper youngest. wife 89.
Hundreds of Sunday school workers gather at White Star Dock to bid farewell to the Canopic, chartered for the trip to the World's Sunday School Convention in Zurich, with nearly all states and Canadian provinces represented. About two thousand Americans expected. program centers on The Sunday School and the Great Commission with a 200-voice choir and the Zurich Symphony Orchestra.
Re trip to visit relatives in Indiana and Illinois as families gather for a children day program at Riley Chapel. Butler township names teachers for the year Mina Hattie Baker Nora Burch John Wolfe Ray Givin Oliver Farmer Benton Colgin plus reports from Crookston Minnesota Grand Council of United Commercial Travelers meeting notes and state membership figures.
Charles Huffman son of Mr and Mrs G W Huffman west of town suffered a hard blow to the right eye after a horse kicked him Tuesday morning. Found by his father semiconscious near the stable door, Merriman assisted him at Cent’s Gazette notes local incident.
Mt Vernon residents topped results in a state book lovers contest by the Columbus Dispatch. Eight or more locals earned prizes announced Tuesday. Winners include Dr. F L Singrey for a Mitchell touring, Miss Stackhouse for best silverware, Mrs Davis for mink furs, Mrs Singrey for a motorcycle, Mrs Barrett for a buggy, Arthur Mitchell for a shotgun, Mrs Bancing for shoes, and A H Darrah with A A Paul for an escape umbrella.
Flag Day on Saturday June 14 calls for all businesses and homes to display the flag. In Lisbon on June 12 a civic procession was bombed by an anarchist, causing many deaths.
In Maols near June 1 a ferocious clash ended with Americal forces overrunning the rebel entrenchment. Casualties included severalAmericans killed and twelve wounded as the assault succeeded against the rebel positions.
Barr pleaded guilty in United States Court to using money to defraud. Washington colonel Barr faced charges of theft and deceit, with the case noting the defendant’s admission of guilt and ongoing proceedings in the federal district court.
Auc tion have turned over my entire stock to the well known auctioneer Rus sell B. Sellers who will offer same to the highest bidder beginning Saturday June 14 at 2 p m and continuing thereafter on every Saturday until entire stock is sold During the week all remaining goods will be sold below cost Hackett's Loan office and Second Hand store 2128 Male St A large number of members of the Eastern Star of this city will go to Fredericktown this evening to attend the inspection of Ann Hill chapter Grand Worthy Matron will be present to inspect the chapter Other members are expected from Centerburg and other towns
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