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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
7
A boy eight-year-old Harlan Richert near Danville died Friday at 11 am from tetanus after a rusty nail wound. The injury, minor at first, became infected days later despite medical consultation. The incident follows a minor leg injury in his father Charles Richert's Barn.
The program for Morgen township schools holds a Thursday evening ceremony June 19 at Owl Creek church featuring music by an orchestra and Philharmonic, invocations by Rev. A. L. Wiseman, readings including The Well of St. Keyne and Thoughts on Immortality, and a presentation of certificates.
George Lafever, son of Mr and Mrs John Lafever of Booth Vernon, was badly hurt trying to climb a lumber wagon. Around 9 40 Friday morning he stepped on a lock near the rear wheel, slipped, and fell to the ground. The rear wheel then rolled over his abdomen, raising fears of internal injuries. Dr B Deeley attended.
A peace warrant issued by Justice of the Peace George Harter at the request of Mrs. Viola Harris against her husband Charles Harris was served by Constable Alex Bumpus. Harris posted $100 bond for his appearance on Monday June 16 at 2 o'clock.
Representative Hubert T. Henry of Texas introduced a bill to renew the money trust inquiry and place control of national banks under the Treasury. He asserts Wall Street bankers back the Aldrich bill to fool the public and warns of a clash between radicals and conservatives if the administration proceeds.
In Springfield Illinois on June 14 Representative Thomas N. Gorman of Peoria struck Representative George Wilson of Quincy in the Illinois House, knocking him down after an exchange of insults. Speaker McKinley restored order to prevent a broader fracas amid rising tensions among factions.
The statewide rural conditions survey led by Ohio State University outlines eight questions, with a preliminary pamphlet titled Church Growth in Ohio. Fieldwork spanned 21 counties with 65 participants, aided by eight colleges and various religious groups. The bulletin invites ministers to canvas parishes with free blanks and a visiting surveyian, offering to publish county and denominational reports and to host a one day country life conference. Ralph A. Felton is Field Director in Wooster Ohio.
The local YMCA A team, leading the Saturday afternoon league, won 16 to 6 at Riverside Park. A visitor tripled for the first run, two more scores came in the fifth, and in the ninth the center fielder pitched, while Maryland misplayed easy chances. Norrick started and lasted eight innings as the stronger side overwhelmed the opponents despite poor support.
A collision between an outbound Beloto Valley traction car and a car carrying Mme Adan Zeller, her sister Mrs Core Clickinger, and Albert S. Clickinger near Lockbourne road left Mme Zeller and Mrs Clickinger dead and Mr Clickinger fatally injured. The crash tore bodies apart and occurred as the three were returning from a farm near Valley Crossing. A theory cited is that Mr Clickenger watched the nearby Hocking Valley tracks and failed to see the approaching traction car as the three-rail crossing occurred near the railway intersection.
Berlin reports a critical money market with mortgages hard to place and second loans unavailable. Banks curb real estate activity to avert collapse while industrial credit loosens and foreclosures rise. 80,000 flats vacant amid unfinished blocks as debates over a new reichstag tax bill unfold.
A fragmented note recalls Guglielmo Marconi and his pioneering work on wireless telegraphy, highlighting his role as a key figure in the development of modern communication through improved signaling methods.
A brief note from the Loule Republic reports the patient remains at risk though not in immediate peril. The trained nurse is still with him, indicating ongoing care and monitoring.
A garbled public notice reflects wartime rhetoric with lines about taxation, courage, and the burden on the common man. It cites Washington Star and a Stateman quotation, mentioning civil war casualties and citizens debating government actions and canned meat provisions.
Defiance Ohio June 14 William Kirtley Jr in critical condition after paralysis stroke following an apoplexy attack. He served years as Republican member of the state board of public works and was a prominent local politician.
A large turnout from the Eastern Star attended the inspection of Ann Hill chapter in Fredericktown Thursday evening. The grand worthy matron was present and inspected the chapter.
Notice states on May 2 1913 administrator C Horne of Buildersburg Ohio announces an administration action. The readable fragment provides only limited details but identifies a local Ohio administrator and a filing date.
Rock James Rock of Fredericktown died at the tuberculosis hospital in the Knox county infirmary at 10 o clock Thursday night after a long illness. He was 47 and survived by his wife one son and two daughters. The remains were taken to Fredericktown for funeral and interment.
A fragment speaks of a taxed life and envy of fortunes as the crowd muses on income tax. The piece hints at lawfulness and financial strain while imagining a world free of such burdens. The tone suggests a reflective, population-scale concern about taxes and wealth.
Middletown June 14 Edward Weston plans a walk from New York to Minneapolis when a female challenger may start now and try to beat him if an inducement is found. Maria B. Cheater of West Brookville Orange county says she often walks 20 miles daily and could do more at 40, regularly traveling 30 miles round trip to the city.
In Constantinople on June 14, Zis Bey, linked to the Grand Vizier Shevket Pasha assassination, was killed when troops stormed a house where he hid. Hilm Effendi and others tied to the case reportedly refused to surrender as forces closed in. Jesse Taylor of Jamestown Ohio is named national director of organization for the National Highways Association in Columbus.
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin reader extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for backache and general health improvement. Testimonial notes prior pain eased after use and confidence restored, with contact at 816 High St Chippewa Falls.
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