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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
6
A garbled notice notes petitions related to the Workmen's Compensation Act in Dee Knox County. The readable fragment implies concerns over deception tactics in the campaign and mentions a victim connected to the dispute. Further context remains unclear due to damaged text.
A report from Mt. Vernon outlines a campaign led by the Ohio State Equity Association to put the workmen's compensation law to a public vote. Insurers and sponsors allege deception by petition circulators, with at least one case of improper signing in Morris Township.
A brief note references industrial entities in Ohio seeking fair and first compensation for workers. The item hints at labor concerns or legislative action impacting employer liabilities and worker protections within the state.
A large afternoon program at Mt Vernon High School marked eighth grade promotion. The Banner lists dozens of students from First and Third Wards with teachers and the names of graduates, followed by a public notice about Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism.
Police officers Hough and Aladort Faldo placed two drunken men under arrest on West High Street Monday evening after receiving numerous complaints to the department. No body was found and both suspects were lodged in jail.
The splendid work of Chamberlain's Tablets is daily becoming more widely known. No such grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles is been known. For sale by all.
Mrs. Mitewbeth Elliott died Monday afternoon near Bladensburg after several weeks of illness. A widow aged 74 years, 2 months, and 24 days, she is survived by two sons and one grandchild. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10:30 at Hew Wikio Tan opelatiog, with interment at Mor dnatlen. The Richardson Funeral On attended the services for Mee iMohwrdeen, the funeral services of Tate 4, PB Richardson were tele Monday afternoon at Mulberry Street MP Church.
Mr Gere Bay recounts a bear hunt on Mandoully Island near Gore Bay in 1918. He claims to have killed a large bear after a long pursuit with a 50 pound trap and eight foot ironwood pole. Included are photos of the dead bear provided by Mr Bullock to verify the tale.
Society notes report the Dickinson Kelley marriage on Thursday June 5 in Baton Colorat. Rev Belden Curtise Dickinson will wed Ming Wlatfrad Pharen Kelley, with the couple to honeymoon in Eaton and later reside there where Dickinson serves as pastor. The note adds community details and mentions other local rites and resignations.
Ohio Department of Agriculture reports crop prospects through June 1. Wheat yields expected at 97 percent of normal with 1.664 million acres harvestable and 1.669 million seeded. Prices for wheat about 1.03 dollars a bushel, hay near 10.61, oats 39 cents, corn 39 cents, rye 70 cents, barley 4?0. Frosts damaged fruit. oats growth hindered early May conditions. corn planting slowed by cool wet weather. Overall, heavy wheat production is anticipated with favorable conditions at harvest.
Plans are set for a Cooper Bridge Co excursion to Cedar Point on Saturday with trains at 6 40 am. The outing promotes Lake Erie rides to Kelleys Island Put-in-Bay and other points while offering low fares and a chance to see special Lake Er ie attractions during Perry’s victory anniversary. The trip aims to attract many members and encourages packing baskets for the day.
The article advises taking plenty of time to eat and warns rapid eating causes indigestion and constipation. It emphasizes digestion starts in the mouth, recommends thorough chewing and insalination, and suggests Chamberlain's Tablets for fullness or dullness after meals, noting many cases cured and easy to take.
Thee births in Avon note a child born Monday to Mr and Mrs A Jagwern near Lock. Mr William H White was in Columbus Monday in Susinexs. The readable fragments indicate local birth announcements and a travel detail involving a Columbus trip.
Knox county commissioners awarded four contracts to D, 8, Stacker for right of way and building a fence at the Blacker bridge in Brown township for 28.25 dollars. The Higgins Estate appointment bond of 2000 dollars with W S Bronts and W B Hancock as heirs is noted along with appraisers Frank Bearer, Vance, and Walter Merevitt. Firet Partial: B B Tarr trustee filed a fret partial account showing receipts of 2019.26, payments of 2209, balance 809.88 due. Account Filed: OG, W and J C Coo executors filed fret partial account with receipts 1411.63, payments 1001.95, balance 409.68. Marriage Licenses listed for Dart Williams and Zella Van Huffelle, George S. Harter and Laura Covell. Deeds Filed record transfers from Abner M. Dunmire to Jeremiah J. Reed, 74 acres in Pike worth 500, and George H. Taylor to Samuel Senader, lot in city valued at 160. John T. Miller to Nathan H. Miller, parcel in Monroe, 25.
Mohican Tribe No 69 Improved Order of Red Men elected officers at a Monday evening meeting. R M Davis was named Senior Bag, B W Breece was chosen Junior Bag, J R Clutter Huntor Sag, P L Wilkins Prophet. Also mentions Bucklen's Armic Salve for skin troubles and a Birmingham testimonial.
Vitam Lewis, a colored man, was arrested on a paternity charge filed by Julia Cann. The examination of Mind Cann will be before Mayor Per co on Thursday morning June 12 at 10 o'clock. Lewis must post a $300 bond and is ordered confined until then.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union local and county superintendents held a Flower Mission Day for railway workers, streetcar men, postmen, and firemen on June Mth. Pink and white carnations with a scripture were given to each employee and flowers were sent to the hospital where railway staff gratefully received them.
Emma Bothamwell pleaded guilty to blackmail and received a 27 month sentence in Moundeville Penitentiary. The case involved an attempted blackmail of B H Frederickson, a South Bend merchant. Also noted are visits by Mr Bilde Parr, Mr HOW Koons, and George S Harter attending a prison reunion.
Whitcomb, Merrin, Seating, Hattie Headley, Knapp and Earnest J. Merrin heirs will appear May onath day at Montclave Stew Jersey. Lele Be Houck executor of Ann A. Merrin estate filed petition in Common Pleas Court Knox County. Court orders showing about 2.87 owed, with dates and proceedings to follow. Dated Lewis A. Houck Executor.
Brussels Rug 9x12 seamed price 8.15 and seamless 9x12 9.48 with 9x12 seamless extra quality 0.48. Mattings in all grades and prices. Linoleums in short lengths at special prices. The Old Store offers bargains on rugs and floor coverings.
Public notice from Knox County Ohio requesting bids for road and bridge work along Mohican River and Kokosing River corridors. Proposals must be addressed to the Board of County Commissioners and include bid terms, performance requirements, and related specifications. Bidsta will be opened and evaluated with standard procedures per county policy.
An ad claims a universal cure for skin troubles by purifying the blood and expelling impurities through the skin. It asserts toxins travel from arterial blood to diseased veins via skin pores and lungs, promising a free, private remedy from a famed Atlanta specialist.
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