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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1917

Page

4

Sheriff Seeks Demented Man En Route From Condit

Sheriff Mossholder spent Sunday seeking a mentally distressed man traveling from Condit toward Newark after boarding a Pennsylvania train in Condit. Rosa Myes relayed a description, but the missing man remained unfound in Mt. Vernon. Authorities believe he left Mt. Vernon for Newark to join a brother.

Mossholder Condit Pennsylvania Rosa Myes Min Mt. Vernon Newark

Boston Bargain Store Opens In New Location

The Howton Hargiln Store, Hen We Perking, opened at 201 Both Main Street in its new location. The former Princess theatre space was converted into a modern, well lit storefront with refinished sides and new display shelves. Manager Mr. Perkins will continue in charge.

Howton Hargiln Hen We Perking Manider Main Street Princess Theatre Perkins

Eastman Wins Prize at Kenyon Commencement

Russell V. Kastan of the city won a prize for excellence in English at Kenyon College’s commencement exercises. He led this class as the announcement was made Monday morning.

Russell V. Kastan Cheb Jirleo Kenyon Entiere

Fire at Chinn pool room on Main Street causes damage

A fire at William Chinn's pool room on Main Street Sunday evening prompted a call to the fire department. Fire crews arrived in time to prevent the blaze from spreading, but damage was reported to the interior.

LL Blaze Chinn Pool Room Daxement William Chinn

Compulsory National Service Debate in Inland Parliament

A fragment discusses compulsory national service with a focus on labor for national importance, including food production and public works. The piece reflects on aging and memory, quoting reflections on youth and duty, and ends with a satirical magistrate exchange about a theft charge.

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Kenyon College Confers Honorary Degree and Gifts

Gambler June 18 Kenyon College held its eighty ninth commencement in Bosse Hall. Governor James McMahon Cox received an honorary Doctor of Iowa as part of a landmark ceremony. Betsy Mather of Cleveland announced a 160000 railroad securities gift for pension and military fund boosts. Nine Phi Beta Kappa inductees joined a large graduate class, while several graduates earned bachelor degrees and special honors. The event included new military science courses and a wave of distinguished alumni in attendance.

Baniuyl Mather Cleveland Kenyon College Bosse Hall Wesley Kenyon Rogalar Mather Bliwell Phi Bete Kappa Vredovick Ft. Crows Michigan Samuel J. Tuview J. W. Southard BO Welcham Williams Portanswath Walter Farle Kart Benjamin Hareon de. Menker Colbie Aloo Port Hanya Tierivan Dip Healilva Gey Harlow Summer Harton Cy Liihite Aigoon Josias Kinetey York Mmanaghig New York Horalh Moli Kenyon Eruddanten Herbert Spmgue Hamilton Alexander Rankin Milton George Nicola Herbert Towle Perrin Lettey Woshington Pilcher James Wentell Southard Janes Anine Schafer Clarence Vincent Metcalf Owen Jefferson Myers Edwin Charles Welch James Edwin Campbell Meeker Philip Edwin Twigs Alexander Rankin McKechnie William Clinton Saltz W. F Peirce

College Commencement Program and Faculty Changes

The college announces academic credit for work and a new instructor assignment by the War Department. The physics department gains a separate standing from dentistry and Prof Johnson becomes associate professor. The commencement program lists speakers including Bishop Frank DuMoulin and Rev. Arthur Dumper with degree conferrals announced.

War Department UN Ole Ie College

Precautionary Speech On War Aims By Petree

Petree warns against wartime fatigue and financial strain, urging continued national resolve. He stresses disinterested purpose, conservation of food and funds, and discipline to sustain America’s entry and effort in the conflict.

Willney Pelee Ely Anil Kenyon Tollown Petree

Phi Beta Kappa Oration At Michigan University

Prof. Josse Siddall Reeves of Michigan University delivered the annual Phi Beta Kappa oration on Saturday night at Ascension Hall. Reeves, a Kenyon alumnus, spoke on the economic features of the war, drawing a large attentive audience.

Gambler Josse Siddall Reeves Michigan University Ann Arbor Reaves Ascension Hall

War little felt crowd at Kenyon commencement

June 18 report notes the crowd for the Kenyon commencement appears practically normal despite broader wartime conditions. The piece references national sentiment and ongoing conflict, with observers describing orderly attendance and subdued celebration.

Fraternity Ban Quests Tonight At Commencement

The crowd at commencement is near normal with more expected tonight as the annus fraternity ban quests proceed. Tomorrow features the annual reception for the juniors in Rows Battalion attire.

Records Broken Gambler Phi Beta Kappa Initiation

The Kenyan chapter held its annual initiation this afternoon with 11 elected to Membership the most in the institution's history. Three are enrolled in national service and will be initiated later.

Gambler Phi Bet Kappa

Benefactor of Kenyon Expires in Kansas City

Gambier June 18 The death of Joseph Larwill in Kansas City Mo Saturday deprives Kenyon College of one of its best friends or benefactors. A graduate of the class of 1805 he has been a devoted friend of the institution. He founded the Larwill features a course given annually The funeral will be held Tuesday at Wooster the birthplace of the deceased Proceeding of Kenyon will officiate.

Gambier Joseph Larwill Kansas City Kenyon College Larwill Wooster Pros Leiree Kenyon

Insurance fire and arson case in Mansfield area

Mrs Louisa Watson 51 seeks widow Aving near Keene in Goptanton county on charge of arson and fleeing home to collect insurance. The recent house appraisal stood at 300 with 710 insurance on premises. Mansfield Chamber of Commerce discusses funding for 208 new Mansfield dwelling houses as Richland county grows.

Louisa Watson Keene Goptanton County Coshioeton Mansfield Chamber Mansfeld Richland

Marty Establishes New Golf Score on Mt. Vernon Course

Frank Marty of Dinehindl, a former Kenyon athlete, shot 38 for nine holes and 7 for 18 holes to break Mt. Vernon country club records Sunday morning. He previously held the state tennis title and played multiple sports at Kenyon. Present were Dr. N R Eastman, De GD Arndt, Dr. L B Walton, and Ned W Neer.

Frank Marty Dinehindl Kenyon Mt. Vernon Country Club Marty N. R. Eastmain de GD. Arndt L. B. Walton Ned W. Neer

Howard MacGabees Hold Memorial Services

Mie Wembers of Maceabee Tent No. A of Hewnel held memorial services for deceased members on Sunday. Rev. Paul ttlehs delivered the sermon. Attendees included Vernon people Batdy and Vincerit Ratton.

Mie Maceabee Hewnel Musle Paul Batdy Vincerit Ratton

A Poor Married Man to Be Staged in Martinsburg

Pleasant Grange Dramatic club presents A Poor Married Man in three reels at Martinsburg Saturday evening June 24. Between acts, Monkey Shines of Minnie will be performed as a farce full of fact and fun. Mrs. Sarah McKay and son Charles McKay visit Fredericktown for the weekend.

Martinsburg Pleasant Grange Dramatic Club Minnie Sarah McKay Fredericktown Charles McKay

Koox County Pomona Grange meets with Union Grange

John M Cunningham reports a strong turnout as Koox County Pomona meets Union Grange. Countywide attendance indicates success of the visiting plan and Wooster field meeting slated for Wednesday. If weather holds 80 to 1000 Knox county residents may travel to the station for a 10 o'clock program.

Koox County Pomona Grange Union Grange Grainges Wooster Knox County Herbert Leedy Aaron Lenley Parm George W. Bennett G. W. ‘Tulloss J. H. Bone Pape GW. Hayes Huilding Joh Cunningham

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Helps Woman

A Marysville Pennsylvania woman reports twelve years of painful cramps and irregular periods ending after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letter promotes the remedy for backache headaches fainting spells and indigestion and invites others to write for advice to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.

Marysville Lydia Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham GuHorge R. Nayior

Pomona August meeting with Jefferson granges set

Pomona will hold its August meeting with Jefferson Grange on Saturday August 18. Attendees include Avetta Carpenter, Alfred Johnson, Harry Irvine, and Clyde Purdy, as listed in the record.

Avetta Carpenter Alfred Johnson Harry Irvine Clyde Purdy Pomona Jefferson Grangs

Farmer who returned tips lands state job in Columbus

D B McCormick, a Bucyrus farmer and former bid clerk for the legislature, returned 141 in tips to the state revenue fund and was hired in Columbus as a clerk in one of 21 state employment offices. Fred Croxton of the National Council of Defense named him for a labor exchange post at 75 dollars monthly. McCormick’s foreman and clerk experience along with farming skills suited him for the role. His family will manage harvests while he works. Mr and Mrs D B Tuttle of this city visited Coshocton for the weekend with Mr and Mrs Kring.

Associated Prowse Columbus D. B. McCormick Bucyrus General Revenue Fund State House Fred ©. Croxton Ohio National Conncil of Defense

Baptism by Dr Dye at Hopewell Church

An old fashioned country baptism was held Sunday at Hopewell church west of the city with Dr G Ree tor Dye officiating. Six people were baptized in the creek as converts from a revival that closed a week ago. The final revival service drew a large attendance that caused the Moor of the church to collapse, with no injuries. Mr and Mrs P B Popejoy traveled to Akron to visit friends and relatives.

Hopewell Church G. Reetor Dye Hope Well

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