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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
5
A chancery court report notes a third application was denied with cases assigned for the coming week. The schedule includes several matters awaiting decision by the assigned chancellor, focusing on property and contract disputes.
The late John P. Richardson of South Vernon has his last will and testament filed for probate. He bequeaths all real and personal estate to his wife Bila Richardson, who is named executrix. The will is dated June 23, 1907 and was signed by Jacob Goldsmith and Benson A. Watson.
The record lists various court items including default judgments, demurrers, and amendments in probate and civil cases. Notable entries mention Pett wealth and guardianships, estates, bonds, and final accounts. Names include Mason, Robertson, French Piano Co, Upham, and Elizabeth Murphy estate. Court orders require further actions by Sept. 1, 1913.
The program featured soloals and duets performed by pupils including Dorothea Lazear Lucia Donisett Tonnelli Carole Davin Areel Layman Lilian Minard Leora Benson and others. Selections ranged from Laughing Child Pixies Spring Breezes and Bear Dance to Nocturne and March Duet among titles. Florence Stephens Jeanette Stephens Carolyn Hadley and Helen MansFel a are listed among performers.
The Roy home at 106 West Front Street suffered a fire Sunday afternoon at 1 10. It started in an upstairs bedroom and damaged the floor ceiling and wall. Clothing was destroyed as firefighters breached plastering to reach flames in the attic, likely caused by a lighted cigarette stub discarded by a roomer.
President Peirce announced at Kenyon College commencements that the board plans $100,000 in improvements centered on Bexley Seminary with $40,000 already subscribed. The 85th annual exercises in Rosse Hall featured speeches on the Panama Canal, leadership, and a formal degree conferral for Kenyon and Bexley Hall graduates.
At Kenyon College the day featured two honorary degrees, Doctor of Divinity to The Right Reverend Theodore Irving Reese and Doctor of Laws to Frank T. Anation. President Petros announced $100,000 planned repairs to Bexley Hall with $40,000 already subscribed. Also noted were Kenyon graduate successes at Oxford University with William Bland elected president of the Oxford Union.
Works of St Vincent de Paul School pupils including fancy sewing drawings and paintings were on display at the school auditorium on South McArthur Street. The exhibit drew many visitors after masses and on Sunday afternoon, receiving favorable comment from attendees.
Memorial services of Kokosug Aerie No. 760 Fraternal Order of Eagles were held at Vinestreet Church of Christ at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. Rev J A Lonx delivered the sermon as members and friends filled the church. The order led a procession to Mound View cemetery where graves were decorated. About two hundred attended.
To avoid delay have your mail addressed to street and number or P O box. The Mt Vermomt post office lists unclaimed letters including Barber John Bartley Mrs Oscar Burke Mrs Clara Daniels Prank Deganan J B Dunn Cleo Edwards A H Elden Hugh Bralnger Ed Houssiere Jules Jackson Frank Hi Johnson Mrs Elisabeth Lashmatt Clara De Linn Mr and Mrs Jolene Scoville W C Bperry Waldo Walford Garrett Foreign Haway Wasyl Orynges Warke SHERIDAN G DOWDS Postmaster Marie Dressler Hi to become a Shu bert star In August.
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company promotes five percent on time deposits and claims no preferred stockholders profit skim. It contrasts its policy with other Central Ohio institutions where deposits yield 2 to 3 percent and dividends to stockholders reach 10 to 20 percent. The firm advertises Rankin Building at 22 West Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio, and invites readers to request booklets.
Danville Ohio June 16 Harry Kunkle slipped while unloading wheat from a wagon at the local mill. He struck the edge of the wagon bed and fractured several hip ribs. He was injured Monday morning and rushed for medical care.
Oberlin Business College announces a special offer of 100 dollars toward the year's course for high school pupils who enroll by July 7 1918 the opening of the term. The package includes 30 dollars for books stationery and a typewriter. Wall Map of Ohio mailed free to prospective students.
A horse and harness belonging to Ray Frost and a buggy owned by Hallie Butcher were stolen in South Vernon Saturday between 7 and 9 PM. The horse was tied near the From home when taken, harness removed from the barn, and the buggy from a shed. The property was found shortly after 9 PM and police were alerted. A search began immediately with several clues, and an arrest was anticipated Monday.
At a congregational meeting at the Vinestreet Church of Christ plans for the proposed new edifice were presented and adopted with discussions. Steps will be taken soon toward erection of the building. The Mount Vernon Homing Pigeon club flew their fourth fight of the season on Sunday June 16 from Terre Haute Indiana 206 miles. Birds were released at 5 am and first home at 12 22 pm. Results list Lewis Boucher Leon Bary Tony Jacquet Halul Berger Alphonace Vilian with multiple placements.
Butler of East Vinestreat entertained the B club on Thursday afternoon. The gathering passed pleasantly with refreshments served.
A late Saturday night effort to break into Mr. Judson L. Poland’s barn on East Vine Street failed when passersby approached. Two barn windows were pried open but nothing was stolen. Poland keeps eleven horses in the building. An item notes a Paris production, Oh! Oh! Dwiptime, slated for September.
The regular meeting of Kaa County Pomona Grange will be held at Milford Grange hall Baberdag on the second day of June at 10 o clock. The fifth degree will be conferred upon a large class. The annual home coming picnic and commencement at Pike townable is planned for the first day of June with program to be announced. Elliot Dexter, who played the lawyer in The Master Mind, will appear in a forthcoming play, Nature's Cry.
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