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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
5
City officials held dedication ceremonies for several public buildings as the community celebrated modernization. Chairman Goodell received a handsome Bible as a token of appreciation for the dedication committee’s efforts.
Mt Vernon marked a milestone with the formal dedication of a new Baptist church. Rev Clarence Augustus Barbour delivered the dedication sermon amid morning and afternoon services, with a musical evening program led by Mrs Marion Rose Johnson and soloists. The project totals about 60 000 dollars, with 15 000 subscribed and 9 000 indebted after consolidating the buildings and front addition. The celebration featured clergy from local churches and a congregation inspired by the Work of Our Hands theme. The church will be open for inspections this week from 9 am to 6 pm.
Mr and Mrs J A Schaeffer of this city depart Monday for Cincinnati to attend the grand lodge sessions this week. Others from the city include Judge Lewis B Houck and G Weaver with Judge Houck serving as grand representative and Mr Weaver as trustee of the grand lodge.
The Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling in the Discount & Deposit Slats Bank v. Litt case, involving a $1,100 note on a horse sale to William H. Ade. Litt claimed the horse was diseased and refused payment. The opinion notes Judge Powell dissented. Other items include a divorce decree for Clarissa and Samuel Shimp, a partition suit by Lulu Kinton, and a sheriff sale in Ankenytown. Certificates of insurance were filed, and Fred Amos appointed trustee of the Friends Cemetery Association with a $200 bond.
Make Your Banking Home with this bank whose long experience under one management speaks for itself. We want every person in Knox County to realize the safety of funds deposited here. A knowledge of our officers will impress you with a sense of security.
The records show orders returned for the estate of John H W Dickey with an auction to Joseph McGugin for 1825 dollars, plus a counter affidavit contesting William M Koons’ and related executorship. Deeds recorded include M Holtingthouse to William C Rockwell in Mt Vernon, and other transfers for parcels in Clinton, Morris, and nearby additions.
Central Ohio loans advertised by the Buckeye State Building and Loan Company covering homes in Columbus and farms in central Ohio. Promises prompt loans with best terms and borrower privileges. repayable in whole or part any time with assets at 11,100,000 and five percent on time deposits. Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio.
Tallus W. Headington of Mt Vernon Ohio seeks to keep two sections from the city intact if annexed to Battery C in Columbus. He plans to visit Columbus to confirm whether old Battery B men can form units with Battery C without being split, as mobilization of the Ohio National Guard stirs interest among veterans. About 24 men with artillery experience may join to qualify.
John M. Cantar reports Pomona Grange meeting with Middlebury Grange. Resolved to appoint a committee on public improvement duties for one year. Twenty publications recovered for the Fifth degree. Mary Lee of Belpon? Sringe lauded. Program covered patriotism history flag and duty. Milford and Pleasant granges praised. Lecturers' conference set in Coshocton June 22. Grange picnic planned June 28 at Riverside Park. Ohio Grange membership up 5,000 to 64,000 across 160 granges. Grange service urged alongside church services nationwide.
Morning wrestling match near Smith and Mason's store led to Brandon and Tins wrestling fall that sent Charles Halsey into a store window. Halsey suffered a throat laceration and a four inch shoulder cut from broken glass. Dr. Coburn of Homer treated the injuries.
A Saturday night storm in Morrie township struck a Jersey cow belonging to Charles Rover and a fine driving horse owned by John W. Forsythe. Both animals were killed or swamped as the rain and flooding caused damage in the county.
Official board of the Church of Christ unanimously recommended renewal of Rev J A Lani as pastor for another year by a salary of 100 dollars annually amid offers from other cities. Lani accepted the call and will continue as pastor. ceremony attendance planned in Columbus for Colmsrey Lodge No 1641 on June 25 at 2 o'clock with visitors expected.
A gas explosion injured a woman and a man named Harpe in a nearby incident. Victim Lippetti, linked to a tarred household, remained in critical but stable condition Sunday after Monday’s events. Police continued to investigate the blast’s cause and rescue efforts.
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