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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
6
A fragmented 17th century style letter from a Prairial era soldier to his parents reveals longing for home. The text laments ingratitude toward national leaders and stresses duty, sacrifice, and devotion amid wartime strain.
A Wartime letter from Wa ld McDavitt in Drinkhaven laments the cost of worthwhile pursuits and recalls home while noting a peaceful walk near His wood. The piece follows local gossip of visitors from Wooster and Columbus, and reports Brinkhaven defeating Nellie in a Sunday ball game.
June 1. John Zutaut and family from Mr. Gilead and Mrs. J W Wilson with son Kenneth and Della Cautlebarry from Newark visit Sparta. Members of the Turner and Vanatta families travel to Columbus and Chesterville area for events. Erma Beatt accepts a position at Ron's general store. Fred Pearl Newell Jenkins and others plan to work at Cooper showe Mt. Vernon. Oil and Mary Rockover visit Eimer Minster family. George Starrad and family with Lips Hart Lewis travel to Columbus for a patriotic event. Ben Manory Turner visits. Kelmond Parker returns home after military school in Virginia. Parker spends a week in New York City on business.
Morgan Township backs a war stamp drive raising 5800 dollars with 20 men subscribing the amount and electing leaders to canvass voters. Local attendees include L Jones G Weaver B Campbell and school superintendent J Marriott.
The report lists court actions including appraisement orders, alimony decrees, inventories and sales in the common pleas court. It covers cases against TJ Beadfield, marriage licenses, real estate transfers, deputy clerk appointments, and guardianship matters with dates and parties named.
Local Milford society notes report births, visitors, and gatherings. Janeth Padley and Leroy Scott family events are mentioned alongside a new arrival Jean Clark Day. Grace Mitchell returns home for summer, Frank Chapman to host Nedlecraft oil gathering, and Mr Vernon reception noted.
The fragmentary item mentions visits and names in Gambier and Shelby with several individuals listed such as Harold Williamn, Vlyde Milligan, and Osea Purdy. The passage lacks coherent events or dates to form a clear local news item.
Deputy Clerk of Courts Walters reports Burris resumed duties Monday morning after a family tragedy. Clerk Kaylor expected to return tonight from Springfield where he attended a Knights of Mythtas convention. Clerk Taylor and Deputy Walters were absent. Charles Hayes designated special deputy to serve in the interim.
At a Tuesday night meeting Mt Vernon workers were told pledges already reach 6400 dollars toward the drive. Names of canvass leaders by ward were listed as workers prepare to gather funds and cards. Democratic committee man William Banning urged thoroughness to meet county quotas and treasury needs.
The local exemption board renewed the Work Of Fight rules on Tuesday detailing reporting duties for citizens. Instructions cover all aspects of the order, requiring men of military age to report if found idle or not employed, and urge all residents to report violations to the local unit.
Fragmentary note asks why certain groups are engaged and defines occupation in a local sense. Mentions idleness, duties, and unclear terms. No clear names or places readable.
A town page details visits by Palmyra Palamlas Jie clanites and family happenings. It mentions Kea Hen and Bertha Worn, with notes on a birthday surprise and a school event honoring a local figure.
An unclear notice describes a prank gone wrong on a flows street with a sprained ankle. The fragment mentions Davis, Monday, and Dunkirk with scattered place names and dates, but lacks coherent facts or outcomes.
Frank Bedminster sustained finger injuries while lifting a large fire apparatus during a Wednesday morning incident. Two fingers on his Jett were severely damaged as the object toppled and caused harm.
The funeral for Willian Missone who died Monday was held at 10 o clock Wednesday morning.
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