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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1917

Page

5

Red Cross unit in Knox County progresses with recruitment drive

At the Chamber of Commerce in Knox County a Red Cross committee outlined efforts to organize a four-county unit. On June 20 and 21 a countywide canvass invites every adult or child to join without regard to race or religion. About 59 people attended for training. members pay only the year's dues and receive a button receipt. The next meeting is June 20 at 7 20 p.m. with canvassers summarizing visits and memberships.

Chamber of Commerce Knox County American Red Cross G. Dowds Red Cross Toral Hannah Kinney Patrick Purcell P. J. Parker Addie Arnold W. F. Peirce Howard Paul Richardson Danville Clinton M. Rice Buckeye City Mra L. Porter Brinkhaven Royal T Fendrick Greer Thompson Jelloway Blakely Amity Morrison Centerhure Mre van Horn Fredericktown

Local Notes From North Liberty and Amity Area

Several from this vicinity attended Children’s Day Services at North Liberty Sunday evening. Farmers report promising corn and potato crops. Edison Marshall and George Porter visited Charles Marshall’s family. Hazel Shrimplin visited Mrs Joseph Armatrong. T. R. Simmons and daughter Mildred, and Robert McCleland spent Sunday in Amity. Do your duty before blaming others.

North Liberty Edison Marshall Wooster Road George Porter Mt Vernon Charles Marshall Hazel Shrimplin Joseph Armatrong T. R. Simmons Mildred Thomas R. Simmons Amity Robert McCleland Big Parente

Kenyon Public Commencement Week Highlights

Kenyon College announces a public commencement week with three events open to all. The schedule includes a Phi Beta Kappa address in Ascension Hall Saturday evening, June 16 at 8, baccalaureate services Sunday at 7 80 in the Church of the Holy Spirit, and the ninety ninth annual commencement Monday at 9 80 o'clock.

Keny Phi Hota Kappa Society Ascension Hall Church of the Holy Spirit

Dance At The Country Club Opens Season With Notables

The first subscription dance of the season at the country club drew a large crowd Wednesday evening. Parker's Orchestra of Columbus provided the music. Punch and refreshments were served. Out of town guests included Mrs Trailney Morrison Jr of Philadelphia Miss Louise Pratt of Boston Miss Katherine Shields of Toledo Mr Nunaaeker of Denver Cole Mr Rice of Columbus and Mr McGuire of Cleveland.

Country Club Parker Orchestra of Columbus Trailney Morrison, Jr Philadelphia Louise Pratt Boston Mass Katherine Shields Toledo Nunaaeker Denver Cole Rice Mr McGuire Meveland

Liberty Loan Drive Passes 300000 Mark in Knox County

Subscriptions to the Liberty Loan have topped 300000 with rural districts near completion. Centerburg and Fredericktown banks report quotas filled. two county banks fall short. Knox county lags behind neighboring counties like Licking and Coshocton, prompting final push at New Knoxville National Bank tonight.

Liberty Country Banke Centerburg Savings Bank Centerburg Savings & Loan Associaton First National Bank of Fredericktown Howard Savings Bank Mt. Vernon Vernon Licking County Coshocton County Knox Knox County Knox Natonal Bank Cleveland Oibser

Local Notices from Danville Area Residents

Mr and Mrs John Wolf of Danville attended a gathering at Harley Alnum north of town. H G Danmire sold property to Edward Walker. Mrs D W Platner visited friends at Jelloway. Lowell Dunmire traveled to Akrontant on business. Harley Simpson and daughter of Rolla spent Sunday with Mrs Lajorn Drale. Marcus Whitney purchased the Jack Weatrich property on Hill Street. Grant Smith of Harrison bought the Dr Caleman property. Mrs W W Hauser of Leland visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Ratton this week. Mrs John Ralston entertained Inez in honor of Hilton Ralston of Des Moines and Mrs Sedlamith of Boston. Eva Glen of Gambier returned home after a visit with friends. KD Bessey of Zanesville spent Monday in Howard on business. Mr and Mrs Samuel Root and children who have been visiting returned home last Monday.

John Wolf Danville Werd Questa Harley Alnum H. G. Danmire Edward Walker D. W. Platner Jelloway Lowell Dunmire Grant Smith Harrison Town Antphow Dr. Caleman W. W. Hauser Leland Mra John Ratton John Ralston Inez Hilton Ralston Des Moines Mre. Sedlamith Boston Eva Glen Gambier KD. Bessey Zanesville Howard Samuel Root

Grange Field Day Welcomes All Held at Wooster

Knox County Pomona grange invites all interested farmers merchants and Grangers to Wooster on Wednesday June 20 for a field day focused on fertilization liming and other yields boosting practices. Autos from county granges are organized but non members are not asked to provide transport.

Wooster Knox County Pomona Grange

Officers Elected by Ladies' Aid of Brandon M E Church

Brandon M E Church Ladies' Aid met at Mrs Emma Baughmans Brandon Wednesday for an all day session. After dinner a brief business session elected officers: President Pearl Morey Vice President Ada Winland Secretary Miss Baughman Treasurer Mrs A G Milligan Pianist Helen Mason.

M. E. Church Brandon M. 2 Church Emma Baughman Pearl Morey Ada Winland Mma Baughman A. G. Milligan Helen Mason

For Sale and Wanted Classified List Fragment

Short fragmentary notices describe items for sale including family horns a Columbus Buggy Co vehicle a small touring car and an Overland touring car with contact numbers and locations such as 11125 408 North Braddock Street and 204 South Gay Street plus a farm work request seeking a husband and wife pair.

Columbus Buggy Co Callat North Braddock Street Citi Zone Citizens Gay Street Wdds

Negro Stabber Attacks Fellow Worker On Pennsylvania Track

George Stafford 22 was stabbed in the chest and hip by Andrew King as both men, section hands, worked on a new track near Pennsylvania Avenue. Stafford, from Columbus, lies in county jail with serious injuries after King allegedly sprang up and struck him without warning. Police are questioning witnesses and Stafford plans to press charges. King is believed to have fled on a freight train toward Columbus.

George Stafford Penneyvania Andrew King Stafford Jal King Pennsylvania Avenue Columbus Xenia Rileigh Binsford Moth Ian Stafford Manner Mossholder

Mrs Collison Breaks Arm at Infirmary

June 4 Mrs Margaret Cat Meson an inmate of Knox county infirmary slipped and fell at the infirmary about 9 o clock Thursday morning breaking her right arm at the shoulder A Mt Vernon physician was called to reduce the fracture.

Tangs Margaret Cat Meson Knox County Iirmary Mt. Vernon

Captain Parsons To Buy Army Horses In Missouri

Captain Parsons to purchase horses and mules for the army. Captain Lanning Parcoow of the city joins Thursday morning for Kane nun City Missouri where he has been called to notice service in the quartermaster's department of the United States army.

Lanning Parcoow Kane Nun City Department of the United States Parken Army

Declarations Filed For Municipal Candidacies Tonight

Declared candidates for city offices include Democratic Mayor John M Woolfson, City Auditor Watter L Grubb, Board of Education Frank K Tyd Ini, Republican Mayor B Hi Barr, Auditor H C Gates, Solicitor W G Harris, Treasurer M Huntsberger and L B Rawlinson. Council President J D Weay and several councilmen seek election. Bond of Education P S Kelser and L White listed.

John M. Woolfson Oty Watter L. Grubb Board of Education Frank K. Tyd- Ini B. Hi. Barr H. C. Gates W. G. Harris H. M. Huntsberger L. B. Rawlinson J. D. Weay

Filed in Hess Cage Angwver 15 details unclear

Watter J. Sporty attorney for Henry Hope claims on interest in a $50 000 patrimony by wife Mary A. Steen fled Wednesday in Scotland County court. Hess deemed mentally and physically incapacitated. agreement drafted to release all claims on wife's property. The case concerns rightingstotr and contract intent.

Watter J. Sporty Henry Ely Mary A. Tleen Scotland County Court Henry C. Hess Vane Trnger

Military unit roster from Knot county listed officers and soldiers

The text lists names of officers and soldiers in infantry and artillery units from Knot county. It includes recruitment notes and the involvement of figures such as AOC and Emichainoe Sar with several surname spellings and initials, likely from a 1916 era muster.

Hee Neen AOC Emichainoe Sar

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