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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
7
A fragment notes Willis legislature bending to Governor's orders to pass the bill and Garnering support for President Wilson and his policy agenda amid congressional district considerations. The garbled text preserves names and partisan action without full context.
On the last day of the Ohio legislature Governor Willis influenced a partisan district map. Voters will vote on a referendum to condemn the gerrymander and show support for President Wilson. Democratic committees favor preserving fair districts and vetoing the plan. Dayton Daily News endorses the referendum stance and critiques the administration’s measures.
In a bitter political opinion piece, criticism targets Garri ple and legislative affairs as failed governance. The piece warns tax duplicates will rise across districts, urges voter education through experience, and notes a 1916 electoral strategy. It also promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for appetite and digestion with a Detroit testimonial.
Chief Parker issues a firm warning to stop speeding and careless motoring. He vows to arrest all violators, citing a flood of court complaints and the lack of affidavits from complainants against drivers as justification for a tougher approach.
An endorsement from 8 N Galloway of Stewart South Carolina praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims it cured his illness and says he recommends it to friends. notes availability through dealers.
Reports from Knox County describe heavy storm damage Monday evening. Washouts have suspended traffic in places and made travel dangerous in others.
Mrs Mary H Mc Mullen of Phelps New York reports five years of indigestion and constipation were cured after taking Chamberlains Tablets for several weeks. The product is advertised as being available from all dealers.
James Wilson of this city, who fell from the stone arch over West High Street about a year ago and broke his back, was brought home this afternoon at 2 08 over the Pennsylvania railroad. His brother in law Mr Cormick had him moved to his sister Mrs Walter George’s home on the east end of the city.
City Solicitor Marty W. Koons went to Columbus to confer with the attorney general about Mt. Vernon buying a site for the proposed armory. A plan will be presented to the attorney general suggesting the site purchase is feasible.
Common Pleas Court cases include Bibaugh receiver matter and Camp Glaws Co. v Upbaum Gas Co. Turner vs Van Noesen set for September. Knox County commissioners awarded bridge plank contracts to J. W. Goodell and George Gardner. time to pay June taxes extended to July 20. Angeline Fink executor named with bond of 16000. Marriage licenses issued Hayward Seller Ablewhite and Thel Fillmore. Deeds filed include Pleasant Township to George Lahman and A A Perrine mayor to Smith Gearhart.
Mt Vernon high school seniors hosted a rainy Lake Wihatha Park gathering for juniors with a buffet luncheon. The Dailey Weller reunion drew fifty members at 216 Grant Street. the 1916 gathering will be at 203 Walnut Street with William Denman host. Abelwhite Fillmore wedding announced from Gambier with Rev. Abelwhite officiating. reception at the bride elect’s parents, guests include Alfred Fillmore and local Columbus connections.
Memorial services Sunday June 2 at 10 in Castile Hall on Market Street delivered by Rev. A Morris of Gambier Lodge Knights of Pythias. The K of P quartet will furnish music. Afterward the lodge will march to the cemetery for graves decoration and ritual services over the grave of Most Chancellor Fran Bunn. All Knights urged to attend and bring flowers. Also an ad for Chamberlain's Liniment from Homer City NY praising rheumatism relief.
The remains of William J. Sapp, killed by a train in Akron, arrived at 12:05 Tuesday. He will be laid to rest Thursday at 8:40 p m from St Vincent de Paul Church, with Rev We Mulhane officiating. services planned at his son B Sapp's home.
Short locals report a string of visits and travel. Mrs Sarah McGugin and party spent Thursday and Friday in Dumbier while Mr and Mrs Henry J. Puwnett and Mrs Scott Robinson attended the day there. Mrs W A Brith also present. Idatoveridge visited Mr Liberty’s morning to spend several days with her grandmother. Jay Clutter left for Toledo for furloughs. Mrs Olive Scott and her son, guests of Mrs Robert Phillips east of the city, visited. Mrs Lindsay left Tuesday for York Nebraska after a visit with Mrs Charles F. Colville. Mr G Pawrett, principal at Johnstown schools, returned home near Martinsburg to spend Lik vacation.
A traveling man from Taplin Missouri recounts a twelve year battle with stomach trouble. After trying many medicines he credits Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with a permanent cure and urges others to try them. Mrs Duning of Oak Grove Michigan also reports relief from years of poor appetite and constipation after using the tablets.
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