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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1917

Page

3

Stovle Denies Wife's Allegations in Divorce Case

Harold Stoyle blames an outside influence for marital troubles and denies excess drinking or improper associations in a common pleas divorce response. He claims he fulfilled husband duties, wife was indifferent, and he turned earnings to her with intent to save but she misused them. He asks dismissal and asserts willingness to continue married life.

Harold Stoyle Common Pleas Court Stoyle B. EH. Sapp

Men Entertain at the Baptist Church Sunday School Event

The Baptist Church Sunday school audience saw a yearlong contest with the men as losers. Fr. Goodell narrated the history of the U S flag as two tableaux The Spirit of 76 and The Spirit of 1917 were performed with Hugh Campbell as master of ceremonies and refreshments served by the men.

Flower Mission Day at Knox County Infirmary

Flower Mission Day was celebrated June 14 at the Knox County Infirmary in Bangs. Mission members joined inmates for a picnic, then heard a program led by County President Flora Farquhar including hymns, readings, solos, and an address. Forty seven infirmary inmates received bouquets and gifts of fruit cakes and candy.

Knox County W. GT. U Banga Mise Fiona Farquhar Rey Alten Mt. Vernon Issac Miller Bangs, Reading Hannah Mame Wintermute Liberty Flora Farquhar Rev. Allen Allen

William J. Fergus Dies After Illness at 20

William J. Fergus of Cleveland, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Fergus, died Saturday at Mt Vernon hospital after a five month illness from tuberculosis. He was 20 and leaves both parents. The body was sent to Cleveland on the 2:01 Pennsylvania train for services Tuesday. He had been a patient at the Ohio State Sanatorium prior to Mt Vernon hospital admission.

William J. Fergus Richard Fergus Cleveland Mt. Vernon Hospital Fergus Pennsylvania Road Ohio State Sanatorium

Brother of local woman enlists in navy

Harold Vaughn brother of Mrs. William M. Banning of West High street has enlisted in the U S navy and is in training at Norfolk navy yards. His home is in Denison Texas and he has many friends in this city.

Harold Vaughn William M. Banning West High Street U. S. Navy Norfolk Navy Yards Mr. Vaughn Denison Tex Thin City Rey Philip W. Hull

American gunners yield to German submarine in war zone

Washington dispatches report American naval gunners met their first defeat in open fight with a German submarine. The tank steamship Moreni was destroyed after a running battle in the war zone, abandoned by her crew and armed guard on June 12, four of whom were lost.

Washington Moreni Jier Avex

Twentieth Ohio Veteran Reunion Held in Akron 1917

The 43rd annual reunion of the Twentieth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry occurred in Akron on June 18 with about twenty registrants and many comrades visiting. Attendees failed to secure timely notices, the state encampment was deemed unsuitable, and Columbus was chosen as the next reunion site for the third Thursday in June. Four thousand five hundred veterans attended the Akron state encampment and a large ely heic parade delighted the crowd.

L. G. Hunt Akron Twentieth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry Portage Gunt Xenia F.C. Larimore Alex Tarr Mt. Vernon C.J. Ketley Terre Haute Ind A. J. Nothstine Westerville J. P. Penery Prospect Ransom Robinson Ridgeway Longwell Delaware Hiram Obl Nites Jonathan Ludwick Mineral Ridge Ferdinand Moore Cambridge Charles Fitck Newton Falls John Davidson Ashland I W. Rush Marengo Daniel Brobst Phalanx E. P. Edenr Misitlon Daniel Haines Richard Wilson Sidney Young Calvin Shaw Anna James ®. McCracken Toledo George Harmon J. E. Waddell Wauseon William A. Phillips Hicksville Willian Ohl Warren H. John Rupert Hearly N. T. Longwell C. J Kelley B. P. Edgar R. C. Hunt Los Angeles Cal O. S Oldroyd Washington D. C Henry Casey Bloomingsburg Capt N. Rt Persloger Sheridan Okla Samuel Waterfall White Water Kas C. C. Layman Woodville J. R. Youngblue Fredericksdale Columbus

Garfield to Speak at Red Cross Meeting in Court House

W. E. B. McCormick, Red Cross chapter chairman, announces Hon. James R. Garfield of Mentor Ohio will speak at the Red Cross meeting Monday evening at 7 30 o clock in the court house. Garfield ran for governor on the Progressive ticket and is a known figure locally.

W. EB. McCormick The Red Cross Society James R. Garfield Mentor Red Cross Court House Garfield

Reunion brings Jelston kin to Coshocton in 50th gathering

A large Jelston family reunion at Matord on Thursday featured hundreds of relatives visiting from Coshocton, Gambier, Alliance, Buckeye City and beyond. President J A Ralston and secretary U C Workman led the event with a noon dinner, handshakes, and socializing on the lawn. Notable guest Hinton Ralston of Lincombia recalled childhood days here.

Ralston Howard John Kalen Matord Pn Jelston Kidx Hugh L. Green J. E. Barnes Nojile Toe Hintom Ralston Lincombia William J. A. Ralston U. C Cecil J. Horn Gambier H. Workman Ankenytown W. W. Buxton Elmer Miser Tuatet HN Coshocton County James Warsaw H. &. Jones Cooperdale William V. Ralston

Bonds Sold by City with Single Bid

Four issues of city bonds totaling 2090 dollars were sold yesterday by City Auditor H C Gates. Knox County Savings Bank bought the entire issue at par with accrued interest and a premium. The bonds financed sewer construction along Pennsylvania avenue Mulberry Burgess and Chestnut Park streets.

H. C. Gates Knox County Savings Bank Pennsylvania Avenue Mulberry Burgess Streets Burgess Street Chestnut and Park Streets

New York Editor Earns Doctorate at Gambier Commencement

Josiah K Obl editor of the New York Herald and Kenyon alumnus who earned his doctorate at Gambier in a commencement ceremony also noting his 1901 master’s degree. Dr Charles Hamilton of Columbus is to be made an honorary doctor of laws.

Josiah K. Obl Kenyon Gambier The New York Herald Charles 3. Hamilton Columbus Bep

Army Camp Work Fund Rush for Knox County

A church gathering endorsed the YMCA army camp drive with a $5,000 quota and aims to raise $3,500,000 nationwide. Gen John C Speaks warned of temptations in camp, while John W Pontius urged urgency amid wartime tension and moral concerns, detailing prior successes in Columbus.

Church of Christ Knox County YM. C. A John C. Speake Ohio Natonal Guard John W. Pontius Columbus Beatty B. Williams Germany John R. Mott International Y. M. C. A Washington Wilson Baker Daniels Mott Evernment Williams Samuel Mathers John C. Speaks Fish and Game Commission Times of Peace el Paso Texas Speaks Yarday Central Europe Mr. Pontius Amy

Infernal Conflict Meeting Annotations and Campaign Plans

A detailed account describes a gathering with speakers endorsing a movement and outlining plans for a whirlwind canvass. Participants included Charles P. Colville C. G. Cowper T. F. Larimore and Lieut Julius W. Headington. Volunteers organized to boost campaign efforts while a four course dinner was served by Church of Christ members.

C. A Mtr Poutioe Charles P. Colville C. G. Cowper T. F. Larimore Julius W. Headington Congregational

Need Fifteen Men to Make a Surety No Draft in Knox

Local officials warn that Knox county must recruit fifteen men for Battery E to avoid drafting in the area. Lieutenant Headington notes nine enlistees since Registration Day reside in other counties, leaving Knox short. Five are in Warren and Holmes counties, two in Licking, two in Cleveland, one in Akron. Cards exist for each county, preventing inclusion in Knox's quota. Recruiting pressure grows as the window narrows, with potential to draw men from outside Knox to meet war strength.

Knox Knox County Headington Warren GO Holmes County Licking County Cleveland Akron Knor

Red Cross Sees Big Knox County Membership Push

Knox County floods Red Cross drive with strong early support. S. G. Dowds reports 250 members in Gambler and rising, Fredericktown at 350, Centerburg near that figure, with Mt. Vernon and others advancing. A $100 individual gift arrived by mail as clubs plan group entries while each member must enroll individually.

Knox County Knox Red Cross S. G.dowds

Argentina allocates acres for gate growing

A historical clipping notes Argentina dedicates 400 016 acres to gate growing as part of agricultural development. The adage about bloodstones and bravery is cited, reflecting period language and social commentary alongside the growth plan.

Argentina

Local residents visit relatives and attend events

A list of social visits unfolds across Piplesville and neighboring towns. Stella Purdy of Columbus and siblings spend time with Albert Leptoy family. Mr and Mrs Paul Loney visit Dudige oth relatives. Walter Purdy travels to Bladensburg for business. many attend children's exercises in Cladendhurg and Howard. Clora Wisner from Ohio University returns to spend summer with her parents. Miss Clara Bell travels to Homer. H Hi Miller plans a memorial address in East Union. Ernest Warman heads to Washington to join Ray Wolfe and visit Paul Pharls in Fort Mt Va hospital, with several other residents hosting or visiting relatives.

Mtr Meg, Cuderwond Ming Ney Purdy Bandar Stella Purdy Columbus Sister Pennsylvania Albert Leptoy Mawelehureh Paul Loney Batevilly Dudigeoth D. B. Kirk Gambler Mra H. Hi. Miller North Main Street East Union The Knights of Pythiia Ernest Warman Washington, D.C Siart Ray Wolfe Paul Pharls Fort Mt Va

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