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The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1919

Page

5

Drowning of Joseph Phillips at Kokosing River Park

A ten year old boy named Joseph Phillips drowned Sunday evening in the Kokosing River at Riverside Park in Gambier. The body was found about twenty minutes after he disappeared, in full view of bathers, by Frank Monroe, Lester Perkins, and Ernest Walpole. Despite attempts by doctors and bystanders, revival failed. Joseph, a carrier for the Banner, was well known and bright in Second Ward Webster School. Funeral will be Tuesday at 2 PM from the M.P. Church.

Joseph Phillips Kokosing Riverside Park Doris Phillips West Gambieretree Frank Monroe Mr. Monroe Lester Perkins Ernest Walpole McCormack Undertaking Establishment Atty L. J. Wiliams Ind Ranner Second Ward M. P. Chirch

Birth announcement for a daughter to the Robinsons

A daughter was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Robinson of East Pleasant Street.

Orlo Robinson East Pleasant Street

Buckeye 14 Savings Institution Advertises Growth

Columbus area Buckeye 14 Savings Institution at 22 West Gay Street promotes local growth and community service. It boasts assets over 17 million dollars and claims 9 percent interest to thousands of satisfied customers. Officers highlight prompt courteous service and invite inquiries.

Sembane Minty

Odd Fellows Memorial Services Held By Quindaro Lodge

Rev J A Long of Vine Street Church of Christ preached the annual memorial sermon for Quindaro lodge No 16 IOOF Sunday morning using 2 Samuel 1:20 as text The members processed to Mound View cemetery before services and decorated graves of deceased members The Daughters of Rebekah took part in the services.

J. A. Long Vine Street Church

Memorial Service Honors Departed Mulberry Street Church Members

Memorial services were held at Mulberry Street M. T. church at 11 a.m. for members who died in the year. Virgil Shellenbarger and Mr. and Mrs. William Weider are named among the departed. Pastor D. C. Coburn preached to a large crowd as special music accompanied the service. Afterward, attendees laid flowers at Mound View cemetery in tribute.

Mulberry Street M. T Great Beyond Virgil Shellenbarger William Weider Tey D. C. Coburn Mound View Cemetery

Girls Run Away From South Vernon Captured In Gambier

Two girls from South Vernon ran away on Sunday and walked toward Gambier. Juvenile officer Purcell and Sheriff Mohalder found them near midnight at the Pennsylvania Station in Gambier and returned them to Mt. Vernon to their parents.

South Vernon iGambier oMcer Purcell Sheriff Mohalder Pennsylvania Station Gambier Mt. Vernon

Morgan Jenkins Dies in Wayne Township at 64

Morgan Jenkins aged 64 died at his Wayne township home after four years of illness. He leaves a wife and one son, Guy Jenkins. Funeral services set for 2 p m Tuesday at Green Valley church and burial in Green Valley cemetery.

Morgan Jenkins Wayne Township Guy Jenkins Green Valley

Card of Thanks for Elizabeth Welker

The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and help during the illness and death of her husband Elizabeth Welker expresses gratitude for moral offerings from the community.

MNS Elizabeth Welker

Timon Lodge Holds Memorial Services

Timon Lodge No. 45 Knights of Pythias held a Sunday memorial service at Mound View Cemetery at 2 2 PM for members including Friend J. Jones whose grave was the focus. Most Grand Chancellor A A Wornwood of Moront delivered the address as a male quartet provided music by Means Alfred Shutt Charles Hoyle Clarence Crippen and Tani M. Ashbaugh. Flowers were strewn on the graves of sixty eight members.

Timon Knights of Pythias Mound View Cemetery J. Jones A. A. Wornwood Mromont Means Alfred Shutt Charles Hoyle Clarence Crippen Tani M. Ashbaugh Jowera Order

Locals Defeat Columbus Team in Three-Game Series

The local ball club beat J. B. Martins of Columbus 11 to 3 in the first game of a three game set. Bonds pitched well, allowing seven hits, while Hogan also performed notably on the mound but lacked run support. Next Sunday the locals meet Columbus again before facing the Pan Handles of Columbus in a subsequent three game series.

J. B. Martins Columbus Etut Bonds

Salvation Army Open Meeting Sparks County Drive

A public square gathering Wednesday evening marks the Salvation Army drive starting Thursday June 19. Overseas envoy John Reddick will speak of his abroad experiences, with music by Mr and Mrs Purdon of Columbus. Ells county judge leads the campaign targeting a quick quota attainment.

Salvation Army John Reddick Purdon Columbus Ells

Flat Run Grange Memorial Services Held in Butler Township

The annual memorial services of Flat Run Grange were held Sunday afternoon in Butler township. Rev. J. A. Long pastor of the Vinestreet Church of Christ of Mt. Vernon delivered the address. Snow's orchestra of Danville provided music and several attendees traveled from Mt. Vernon.

Flat Run Grange Butler Township J. A. Long Vinestreet Church of Christ of Mt. Vernon Snow Orchestra of Danville Servicws

Exercises Held at Church of Christ on Vine Street

Sunday evening program at the Vine Street Church of Christ featured the people of the church leading a most interesting set of exercises. The event began at 8 o'clock and highlighted various devotional and musical entries enjoyed by attendees.

Church OF Christ Vine Street Church of Christ

Chief Parker Begins Four Week Vacation

Police Chief Parker left this morning for a four weeks vacation. He will visit his farm between Howard and Gambier, while Patrolman McPrey acts as chief in his absence.

Chint of Police Parker Howard and Gambier McPrey

Notice to clear weeds and grass on vacant lots

Property owners must cut down and remove noxious weeds high grass or unsightly substances within ten days from this notice. Failure to comply will result in penalties attached to the property tax duplicate. Issued by the Board of Health authorities W Blair Health Officer and A L Hunt Sanitary Policeman.

Board of Health W. Blair Altest L. G. Hunt

Kenyon College Commencement Held at Kenyon College

Mt Vernon boy in graduating class Gambier Ohio June 16 Kenyon College and Bexley Hall held commencement in Rowe Hall at 10 oclock Morning prayer at Church of the Holy Spirit then the procession to Josse Hall President Peirce presided Choir selections Bishop coadjutor Frank Dumoulin delivered the invocation Class address by Bryant Chambers Kerr of Canterbury Cantabery and the alumni address by Rev Louis Daniels of Bexley The valedictory by John Lloyd Shook of Troy Degrees conferred incl Bachelor of Arts Philosophy Science Letters and honorary and church doctorates awarded to several leaders including Major General Edwin Forbes Glenn and Bishop William Andrew Leonard.

Frank DiuMoulin Torpedo Onto Bryant Chambers Kerr Canterbury Europe Kenyon College Louis 2. Daniels Bexley Obertin John Lloyd Shook Troy Peirce Willian Andrew Leonard Tegrees Bexley Hall Robert Lee Baird Clay Robinson Berkeley Roy Ri Fcott DePrinat T. A. James Pernet BeWell George Lan Ferguson Richard Williams Maxwell Bachetor of Philosophy Todd Menrt Frazer Raymond James Marking Marold Frederick Hohly Bryght Chambhers Kerr Carter Smart Witter Arthur Benjamin Parker George Benjamin Schneider John Lloyd Snook Edgar Barton Read Paul Pelr Sethold Francis Wharton Welda Emanuel Godfrey Brunner Nathanielle High Moor St. Paul's Church Cleveland George Waah Ington Stevens Toledo George Sherman Burrows Tontwanda N.Y Ralph Adams Cram Boston Mass Edwin Forbes Glenn Camp Sherman William Andrew Leonard Ohio

Later News Daily in The Banner

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