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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1910
Page
8
Francis B. Harrison, longtime congressman, faced a dramatic incident when a White House door was reportedly slammed in his face during a dispute over policy. The episode drew attention to tempers in high political circles.
Marietta, Ohio marks the seventy fifth charter jubilee of Marietta College with a week of events. President Taft and Governor Harmon are listed among expected dignitaries as the college hosts dances, receptions, and a two address program by Aderson, including talks on the college’s history and social work contributions.
An OCR fragment lists livestock and grain prices and items across multiple markets including Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Toledo, and wholesale outfits. It mentions cattle, veal, cows, pigs, lambs, and milk, with scattered figures and unit notes, reflecting a busy trade page with numerous entries and incomplete data.
The Brown Milling Co of Howard Ola promotes Pride of the Valley flour citing winter wheat and no alum in blends. Farmers merchants and laborers urged to support local mills amid competition and monopoly accusations.
Local items report Columbus visitors, Akron guests, and Cleveland friends stopping through Mt Vernon. Shoppers see deals on lawn mowers and adjustable window screens at Woolton’s, while several townsfolk attend church events, university commencements, and a hospital stay.
Mt Vernon locals and Gambier residents appear in a sprawling listing of visits, attendances, and travel. Featured are family trips to Columbus, Xenia and Columbus area events, commencement week at Gamble and numerous others visiting relatives, with organizers and speakers for local institutions among the names.
Mr James Ralston travels with Colutie aw and Erlende to Howard Gumbiir Predertektown to attend a 4 GOD Of Dike bath on Benton Gambler on Tuesday afternoon. Dr FC Larimore to Wollentey Makunehiserts for Mant exercises at Wollesley College where daughter Miss Harriett Larimore sits in the mradie Heinie Cindy. Debati visits multiple cities on Vasinens. Columbus Alban’s new trial motion on intoxication charge overriled by Mayor Mitchell. ten days granted to file a bill of exception.
A fire today at the Montreal Herald building trapped about 300 people. The collapse killed an estimated 30 to 60 with many more seriously injured. Firefighters rescued girls from the bindery department as the blaze raged.
Jane Hamilton, aviator, landed at Front and Hriv avenues after flying from New York to Philadelphia in one hour and 50 minutes this morning at 0 28 velock. Her achievement showcases a rapid cross city flight from the Big Apple.
John Hersehler of South Vernon sustained a dislocated wrist during a Saturday boxing bout with four friends. He struck Lin soft wrist against his opponent and immediately sought surgical attention at Dr. 8, 1. Deeley’s office.
The Walhonding Bank founded last December by A J Solomon closed its doors Saturday. Joe Lo Medowell and Warren Hay of Coshocton were appointed receivers. The action mirrors recent closures in nearby counties and involves substantial tied assets in the Butler Life Co of Butler, Ohio, which cannot now be realized.
Curly Micheaux challenges any wrestler under 150 pounds to a best two of three falls event in catchweight style. The bout is set for Cooper field on Friday 17th as a preliminary to Goteh and Ackerman. Carley agrees to defend his title for money. Also an advertisement for a Tonere farm near Mt. Vernon, Ohio priced at 6000 dollars by W. C. Rockwell & Bro.
The article contrasts social language with a shift to action words, noting Invited becomes Asked in advancing social nuance. It highlights Gerny's test success in air travel skill, then argues airships will ride trade winds and wind forces, using harmonious physics to speed journeys. Germany maps air routes to America with wind-driven efficiency.
Engagement announced for Mini Lora Howe of Tuscola Illinois and William J Robinson of this city. Howe, a 1st classmate at Ohio Wesleyan and Smith College alumna, has traveled in the Orient. Robinson is Harvard Law School graduate practicing law. Magers Armstrong wedding noted as William Magers formerly of this city, now in Carthage Ohio, to Mrs Hertha Armstrong of Ripley Ohio, on Wednesday. Mrs Frederick Sturges to host bridge luncheon at East Gambler Street home Tuesday at one PM.
The funeral for Mrs. John Richardson will be held at the McCormick undertaking room on South Main Street at ten o'clock Tuesday morning, not at Mound View cemetery as previously stated. George Prouter, who died at his home near Lock on Monday afternoon after weeks of illness from a stroke, was seventy five. He is survived by his wife and one son.
The SAPP FAMILY expresses heartfelt thanks to kind friends and neighbors who helped during illness and at the death of their beloved wife and mother.
The city council meets this evening at 7 20 and the YaGB auxiliary holds a business meeting Monday in the K of P hall. Quindaro lodge No 418 will confer the second degree on four candidates at its regular meeting Tuesday evening. The A I U holds its regular meeting Tuesday evening June 14.
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