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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
5
The article explains a German trench helmet called a tin hat used by soldiers in the trenches. It notes Kirk, in Mantree with the American expeditionary force under General Pershing, describes its construction, strap, and inverted conical shape.
A von Sieber welcomed a son Monday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Boyle of Oak. A son was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller of Plewmaint. Miss Corel Mani and Miss Myrtle Payne attended the Epworth League convention in Gallon, representing delegates from the Mt. 1 church.
Oak Grove Michigan resident Mrs L Dunlap says Chamberlain's Tablets cured years of back and shoulder blade pain poor appetite and constipation. After trying remedies and doctors she found relief with Liver Tablets whose gentle action improved her digestion and made life worth living.
A traveling man from Joplin Missouri says twelve years ago he suffered stomach trouble and tried many remedies. He credits Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets with a permanent cure, noting five years symptom free and urging others with similar issues to try the product.
William 8. Brown, 86, died at his home on North Mulberry Street in a Tuesday afternoon incident. The report notes concussion of the brain from a fall after being thrown to the pavement by an automobile.
Major Brown born January 17 1832 in Knox county died after lingering injuries from an accident. A veteran of the Civil War he held rank in an Ohio infantry unit and was a longtime Mason and member of Mount Zion Lodge No 9 F and A M Clinton Commandery No 5 Knights Templar. He leaves a wife a son William B Brown Jr and a granddaughter Mrs T J Lords of Chicago Ill. Funeral set for Thursday at 1 30 p m at his North Mulberry street home with Masons in charge.
Between 260 and 300 telegraphers employed by Western Union Telegraph Company in Cleveland wired President Wilson a pledge of loyalty not to strike until the war ends.
London officials indicate acceptance of an American plan for a Lincoln statue to mark 100 years of peace, with Sir Alfred Mond noting no veto on a replica but urging a site tailored original work for best effect.
Local grocer notes near non existent canning season with peaches almost nil and strawberries raspberries and blackberries down due to a hard winter. Pears plums and apples vary by region while peaches from Michigan and Georgia show scattered crops. overall shortages threaten higher prices and cautious buying for home canning.
Quindaro Lodge No 316 and Mt Vernon Lodge No 20 I O F merge to become Quindaro Lodge with ritual exercises led by Grand Master F G Slabaugh of Newark. Ceremony followed by a smoker and a plan for current officers to retain posts until the next election.
Burgess MManis aged 29 died Wednesday in New York while working at a Bacar Taken Sew Werks. He had been employed by the Goudyuir Rubber company of Akron and held a position as a foreman. He leaves a wife formerly of unl city, a daughter Barhard Headh, his mother, and a brother Huchell Mosianis. The body will be brought to Mt Vernotr for burial.
Inkwentown and Ankunytown gatherings include the Church of the Brethren annual conference attendance by Mr and Mrs B S Walker with daughters Mabel and Vera, and visits from families such as the Davis and Kirkpatrick clans. A Grand Bechtel reunion is planned in the Grubb grove near North Liberty on June 28 with Sunday services and Children’s Day events announced.
Kenyon College announces the annual commencement play Hamlet to be presented on Saturday evening. The program notes Fratricide Punished, or Hamlet as the title for the production in June.
A fragmentary note discusses a continental version of Hamlet preserved in an anonymous play with a translation prepared for the editor of the Virtoram Hamlet edition. The text references Prince of Denmark and a preliminary representation of the original work.
Jennie Everline Lybarger aged four died at Mt. Hopeful Monday afternoon after about a year of illness. Funeral is set for Thursday at 9 o'clock at the home of Aira Nobile Weir. Members of the Rebekah lodge plan to attend in a body.
The Baptist church sisterhood met in the chapel Friday afternoon with Mrs. Errett hosting. A program featured scripture readings, songs, and reports as committees discussed thrift stamps and other items. a second society gathering at Christ Church noted large attendance and topics on missionary endeavors in the United States.
The article warns that facial pimples and body eruptions signal impure blood and possible skin diseases. It touts a vegetable blood purifier claiming to cleanse impurities and relieve skin irritations without harming the system.
John H. Dunn of Piersaine submits his petition to county Board of Elections aiming to become representative. The article details filing dates and procedural steps for the race, noting Dunn’s campaign efforts and local context in Lorain.
Road bonds of Knox County Ohio offered for sale at the office in Mt Vernon on April 1 1908. Bonds denominate 500 each with interest 4 1 2 percent payable annually on October first. Bids to be sealed and indicate price and accrued interest. Commissioners reserve right to reject bids. sale at minimum price plus accrued interest.
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