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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1914

Page

3

Dairyman Bert Smith Dies After Y M C A Lecture

Bert Smith a prominent Delaware area dairyman and Jersey stock specialist collapsed during a State Agricultural Society lecture at the local Y M C A on Friday evening. He died at Mt Vernon hospital at 9 10 p m after being moved there from Dr Larimore’s office. Smith, advancing in age, had long suffered asthma with heart trouble suspected as the cause. His remains were conveyed to the McCormick undertakers for burial near Delaware.

Bert Smith Delaware Ohio Mt Vernon Hospital Smith State Agricultural Society Vernon Jersey McCormick Undertaking

Kokosing Encampment Elects Officers and Confers Degrees

At the Kokosing Encampment No. 38 meeting officers were elected for the ensuing year. John B. Lloyd became Chief Patriarch, C. G. Weaver Senior Warden, and D. L. Garber Junior Warden. Golden Rule and Royal Purple degrees were conferred, followed by a social hour and smoker with refreshments.

Kokosing Easuing Yeu John B. Lloyd C. G. Weaver D. L. Garber

Red Sox Triumph In Friday Baseball Tilt

Red Sox defeated Mr Gilead at that place on Friday afternoon by six to eight. Pitchers Bonds and Tanner delivered strong performances for the winning team.

Taylor Red Sox Mr. Gilead Bonds Tanner

Timon Lodge Honors Past Chancellors Event

Timon Lodge plans a Thursday night program to honor past chancellors. Clyde White will present, T Cromley will respond for the lodge. About 45 past chancellors exist, roughly 40 live in Mt Vernon area with continued lodge membership. Music by the K of P quartet, followed by a smoker and refreshments.

Timon P. Toda Clyde White T. Cromley Mt. Vernon Vivinity Timon Lode K. of P Ree

Plastering Collapse Angers Jail Crowd and Court

A plaster collapse at the county jail on Friday night around 9 o'clock sent debris across the southwest lower floor. Sheriff Woolfson rushed to the scene amid fear of a fall, finding water pipe breakage and a cracked wash basin. Prisoner Harl Jones on the first floor was agitated as he had warned of the cell block’s dilapidation. The incident coincides with a Welsh will contest testimony session in common pleas court, where each side will have 2 1/2 hours for arguments starting Monday at 9. The docket also lists Ohio cases and a default judgment in Lewia Crowell v. Growell, with bond set at $300.

Woolfson Harl Jones Common Pleas Ohio Huffman Williams Magill

Boxwell Patterson commencement program at Grove church

Harrison township schools plan a commencement service at Grove church on Thursday evening June 18 at 8 o'clock. The program includes invocation by Rov J M Holm municipal oration By Their Fruits Ye Stind Them by Olive Faye Whitmore musical extracts from Knox County history by Cary Jay Biggs Ronald Martin Green Russell Jay Palmer and Harry Abraham Barber class address by A D Metaxer and music and benediction by the Martinsburg orchestra.

Boxwell-Patterson Harrison Township Grove Church Rov J. M. Holm Munic Olive Faye Whitmore Knox County Cary Jay Biggs Ronald Martin Green Russell Jay Palmer Harry Abraham Barber

Jones Brothers Faces Moves To Franklin County Trial

Prosecutor Cromley intends to turn Ernest and Earl Jones over to Franklin County for trial in Columbus in the Taylor Station robbery if new evidence strengthens the case. Officials report limited Knox county evidence but a confession by a Taylor Station robber named Strom could aid Franklin County charges of assault robbery and auto violations. If not convicted in Franklin, they may be tried in Knox for the Canterbury robbery.

Ernest Earl Jones Knox County Turner Franklin County Columbus Taylor Station Woolfson Cromley Canterbury McGuire Mra. McGuire Jones Brothers Centerbury Sasault Strom Cromsey Hbe Harry 8. Ballard Vernon Ballard Wranklin County Supreme Court Raulstant Columbus High Mt. Vernon

Visitors Arrive for Kenyon College 86th Commencement

Visitors arrive from across the United States for Kenyon College's 86th commencement in Gambier Ohio. Events include Friday trustees meeting at the Alam ni Library, Saturday morning sessions, a Senior play at Rosse Hall, and a Sunday program featuring Holy Communion ordination and a College baccalaureate. Commencement exercises Monday at Rosse Hall will name East Liverpool's William Webster Sant as close orator and Cincinnati's James G Stewart as alumni orator with degrees conferred on graduates.

Gambier Jdne Shoa Simmer Yieitora Gibler United States Kenyon College Alamni Abrary Pil Beta Kappa Bidney George Fisher, Ltd Philadelphia Petree Cromwall Cottage Rosse Hall Edward James Owen Rex Sharon Ohio Glee Club William Webster Sant East Liverpool James G. Stewart Cincinnati Kenyon and Bexley

Flower Mission Day at Infirmary Celebrates Temperance

An ideal day marked the annual Mower Mission at the infirmary with 44 inmates receiving treats and flowers. Visitors on the lawn shared a plante dinner as Miss Flora Farquhar led a 2 pm program featuring prayers, songs, recitations, and temperance speeches. Laura Hope Crews, linked to John Crew, is set to appear in a Belasco-managed play next season.

McManus Flora Farquhar H. H. Miller America Mra. H. Ji. Miller Margaret Nixon Lisa Hallie Beamer Miss Farquhar William Stewart the Miller Clifford Yarman Wimmin's Club Weir Boug Battle Hymn of the Republic Hunter Danville Tilton Loney H. H. Biller Laura Hope Crews John Crew David Belasco

Deaths of Mrs. Percy Post Taylor and Family Tidbits

The notice records the death of Mrs. Percy Post Taylor and mentions Mr. Samuel Taylor Jr and other relatives. It notes a ceremony or memorial and references a longstanding family association with a local church. The text is fragmented but identifies several family names and a recent passing.

Percy Post Taylor Samuel Taal Bhiatite Jahe W Dryden Lavrie Petry Poel Tayier Uhat Ike Pridey

Bids For Street Paving And Sanitary Sewers

Bids were opened Saturday by the board of control for Gambier street paving and Norton Street sanitary sewer work. Lowest bids include A. A. Greham 19 902.25, Joe Perry 81 219.06, O. L. Wright 6 999.25, W. Hearn 6 126.66. Contracts to be let next week.

Board of Control Gambier Knight W. FH. Risteton Forctga A. Geuham Loweaty Cheatnut Sires Sanitary T. Wright HL Hearn Joe Perry A. A. Greham Norton Street Aaullary Sewer O. L. Wright W. Fi. Hearn Lowrat A. A. Graeharm

Democratic Candidates Announce Candidacies for Local Office

A collection of notices from William A Ashbrook William Green Curtis McBride and others announcing Democratic bids for Congress in the Seventeenth District and for county offices in various townships. Voters urged to support at the August 11 primary with emphasis on prior records and public service.

Congress Wilson William A. Ashbrook Knox County Curtis BE. McBride Ohio Senate Ohio Baltimore Seventeenth Congressional WM. Green Cosbocton Riley Levering Middlebury Township Tom Ao Clark G. Brown Vernon Thomas R. Simmons Pike Township Edstor Banner John C, Earleywine Jackson Township

Sewing Box As Ornament In Home Craft Revival

An article surveys sewing boxes and baskets as decorative yet functional gifts for girls and women, noting light ivory tapestry covers, old gold braids, and miniature mesters for organizing needles threads and silks. It details egg- crate like drawers and umbrella work baskets with cots, chintz trims, and cheese box bases for sturdy storage.

Héatr Laraitte Gift New York Times Sciasora

Local Notes on Visits to Area Residents

Mr J W Ahern visited Akron Saturday and Sunday with relatives. Miss Minnie Proper of Akron is visiting relatives in Mt Vernon. Mr John Westrick of Ottawa Ohio was a business visitor Friday. Mr Thomas Kerin went to Columbus Saturday to spend the day. Mr and Mrs L B Bishop and daughter Marjorie May of Biloxi Mississippi are guests of Mr and Mrs Clayton Bishop of West High Street. Mrs J K Hivier and grandchildren of Huntington West Virginia are visiting with Mr and Mrs Hiller and family near the city. Mr James DeWolfe of Kenyon College, leader of St Pauls Episcopale choir, left for Kansas City Mo to spend summer with relatives.

J. W. Ahern Akron Minnie Proper J. K. Hivier Huntington West Virginia Harry Hillier James DeWolfe Kenyon College St. Paul's Episcopale Choir Kansas City

Ohio State Commencement Week Activities

Columbus Ohio June events mark commencement week at Ohio State University. The baccalaureate sermon opens the program by President William Thompson. Class exercises, alumni reunions, and a keynote by George H. Vincent of the University of Minnesota are planned through midweek.

Columbus Ohio State University William ©. Thompson George H. Vincent University of Minnesota

Pineapple Cake and Peach Bread Pudding Recipes

The clipping outlines dessert and side dish recipes including a Pineapple Cake with a butter rum glaze and four quarter cup vineger based sauce, plus a Peach Bread Pudding layered with peaches and powdered sugar. Also included are Boiled Cauliflower with a creamy sauce and City Star style notes on baking times.

Kanens City Star

Fragmentary medical tonic ad promises cures for fever

An OCR fragment promotes a patent remedy priced at one hundred dollars claiming to cure various ailments and restore health by a universal healing power. It touts testimonials and cites faith in the medicine as a cure all, mentioning Toledo and Pine as possible locales without clear context.

Hell Poe Aralars Toledo

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That City Deliv Common Pleas Journal Hamilton Ve. Louisa Coal Co James Huffman David B. Rawling Bond Lewia Progran Boxwell Harrison Jones Bros Flower Mission Nay Knox County Infirmary W. O Ohio State Frank Moore South Main Street Mount Vernon W. E. McCormick J. McCormick & Son Bell So Main St Mt. Vernon, Ohio B. 4 C. R.A Pennsylvania Line Akron Div
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