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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
5
Simple, impressive services were held Sunday afternoon by the Second battalion of the Firat regiment, U R, at Mound View cemetery in memory of deceased members. The procession formed at the Pythian lodge for Timon events.
Cattle on West Gambler street at 2 30 oclock. Major W Appleton commanded several lodges. processional march from castle hall to the cemetery followed by a memorial service. Speakers included Demas B Alrey and Rev J A Long. Music by Centerbury band and K of P male chorus. Benediction by Rev J A Long.
A speaker, Mr Ulrey, extols the Knights of Pythias brotherhood as a core principle since the Civil War era. He argues understanding between men, not outward signs, sustains Pythianism amid crises, including Europe’s conflict, noting 8,000 members have upheld the fraternity through 50 years. He cites Talmage’s line: "He is your brother who needs your help."
Director Alrey stated Pythianism was founded on principles that have sustained the order. Returning from Mound View, the Second battalion marched down Main Street to the armory before resuming duty at their home castles.
At the end of the memorial the annue business meeting of the Second battalion 1 R K of P was held in the armory Zanesville will host the next memorial Capt Eugene Wolinsky of Licking County Newark supervised his men who received a handsome altar gift Kukowing Co served the visiting companies in this city
A damaged record lists injuries from a wagon collision on South Main Street on April 11 with a $5,000 damages claim and a request for permanent disability judgment. It also covers wills in probate for Koefer and Keefer, guardianship petitions, multiple estate accounts, and marriage licenses plus real estate transfers. Included is a note on a cork cartridge reportedly reducing gun recoil without sacrificing efficiency.
The Second battalion commanded by Major W. G. Appleton of this city reviewed the four companies on the public square at the conclusion of the memorial ceremony.
The enlistment in Battery FE totals 170 after four new recruits. Carl Bell Lawrence Pealer Marion Elder and William Seesholtz joined over the weekend to prevent county drafting. A drill is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. on the public square as Lieut Headington seeks a large turnout. General Wood ordered continued recruiting to reach 190 men and establish county status, with mobilization date unchanged.
Economy minded notice from The Buckeye Building and Loan Company Rankin Building 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio promotes five percent interest on savings. States loans are issued only on first mortgages on homes and farms and emphasizes safety with assets of 13,800,000.
Members of Battery E eight Mt. Vernon Lodge 140 BPO Hike will be entertained Thursday evening at the Elks Home. J A Stoyle chairs the committee arranging the social session and urges all lodge members to attend. Headington is part exalted ruler of the Elks and will be special guest of honor. A prior program is being arranged. The United States contains about 200000 stammerers.
John D. Ewing a long time Mt Vernon lawyer died Sunday evening at 205 North Park street after more than a year with diabetes. Born December 41 1847 he was 69 years five months old. He leaves wife two daughters Mary Ewing Hettler and Amy both at home two sons John D. Ewing Jr and Thomas at home and a brother Samuel. Funeral at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the late home with Rev J A Long officiating.
Mt Vernon Typographical Union No 78 percent organized Saturday by local printers with aid from Max Hayes of Cleveland representing the International union. Officers named include President Charles L Johnson Vice President Sell Hawkins Secretary Treasurer Gay Elder Sergeant at Arms James P Smith and an executive committee of L B Rawl? and Gay Elder. Ten charter members formed the local union and regular monthly meetings will be held.
The Independents of Columbus defeated Barre's Mt. Vernon nine 9 to 3 at the baseball park on Decoration Day. Mt. Vernon showed good form but could not halt the visitors’ early rush. Next week Lancaster plays here.
A fragment shows a recruitment banner in a public square for Army or local unit. The note requests more men for Battery E and mentions day or night recruiting at a tent. Clearing the call signals an organized effort to fill the draft quota with volunteers.
Dutt Moore nuptials unite George Lester Dutt and Helen M Moore at First Baptist with Dr G Reetor Dye officiating. Wander Wenger couple wed at bride’s parents in Wooster then depart for Saginaw and North Bloomfield. Dowds Smith marry at bride’s mother’s home with Rev J H Smith. Baker Bennett wed at home. couple to Cleveland for a brief post ceremony visit. Irene and Louise Cooper host informal country club dance honoring James Huntsacker of Denver.
A daughter was born Sunday night to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Staats at the home of Mrs. Staats parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Murry, marking a new arrival for the family.
The funeral of F H Biddle age 63 who died Saturday at his Brinkhaven home was held Monday at the M church in that place at 10 oclock. Burial followed in the Brinkhaven cemetery. He leaves his wife Mrs Victoria Biddle and three sons and three daughters. The item notes a moral maxim about gain and habit.
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