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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
3
Michael Stavkovsky of Braddock arrives in Mt Vernon at 12 50 am to take his son Ed ward Slavkovsky back home. The boy cries as he is reunited with his father and promises not to run away again. Juvenile Officer Purcell places him under monthly court reports.
Bids were received at noon Saturday by the board of control for paving and storm sewer on West Wing street. City Engineer Blinn is tabulating the bids and no contract will be awarded before the first of next week.
Memorial Bros Court No 6 Tribe of Ben Hur will hold memorial services for deceased members Friday evening June 2 at o'clock in the K of O hall Names include A H Moore Has ward Parmenter John Sanderson Mia Laura Cramer John Ransom Miss Birdie Vernon Mre Martha Kingston Graves will be decorated Saturday Members and friends invited to attend A program will be published next week Short elegies and mumble will be given
The C. G. Cooper Co. produced the largest casting of its kind on Friday, a wheel weighing about 70 tons for a steel company in Niles. Normally such castings come in eight segments, but this one was made in two segments of about 36 tons each, drawing much attention in the shop as it was assembled.
Tuesday June 20 two Ringling Brothers shows arrive in Mansfield with Solomon and the Queen of Sheba as the new spectacle. The production features 1,250 performers 300 dancing girls 735 horses and a vast train of scenery costumes and props on the world’s largest stage. The menagerie holds 1 003 wild animals 41 elephants and a baby zoo. Transported on 89 double length railroad cars with special rail arrangements for crowds from the city and nearby regions.
Eliza E Myers died at her home at 601 East Gambler street Friday at 3 PM after eight months illness. She was 82, survived by two brothers John N and Jesse Myers. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM from the East Gambler street residence with Rev Whittaker officiating. Mrs Augustus Atherton and Mrs Cynthia M Atherton widow of Madison township founder Augustus Atherton died in Richwood Ohio Thursday, remains brought to Newark to the home of son Warren A Atherton 405 South Williams street. A son John A resides in Cleveland. Mrs Atherton born Knox county August 26 1825 would have been 90 soon. Funeral Saturday 2 PM from Atherton home to South Williams Street. Cedar Hill cemetery is the burial place. Also note Prof Joseph Creveling of Portsmouth who finished his year's work with Logan in Range in Portsmouth, spending weekend in Columbus with Air and Mrs Donald Creveling.
A report from the Industrial Commission shows the Workmen's Compensation Fund with a net surplus over a quarter million during the period. The finding notes solvency concerns despite the surplus. The commission emphasizes evaluation of fund stability and financial practices moving forward.
Columbus Ohio June 19 figures from the Industrial Commission report as of May 15 reveal a net surplus of 28420606 in the compensation fund after all regular claims and the catastrophe fund deductions. Assets total 6313919 34 and premiums and interest add to 4502592 78 and 124805 24 respectively.
Embroidery club entertainments and receptions mark a lively Mansfield social scene. The Kirkpatrick-Keith wedding unites Dr. George Kirkpatrick of Washington and Mrs. Ethel Keith in a ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home near Sparta, with plans to reside in Washington. A motor party to Mt. Vernon ends with a late return after a picnic, while Dr. Homer A. Salt and Miss Irene Browning Sigler announce their engagement and forthcoming Lake Superior honeymoon, then home to Columbus.
A woman, Mrs. Jacob Jata, wife of a wealthy farmer, was attacked at her home in Ku Piemla by an unidentified man who threw iodine in her face and tore at her clothing. The incident occurred in the afternoon.
Mathew Coroner, a fruit grower from Mftynx near Waterford, was found dead in a field with a fractured skull after leaving home to catch a horse. It is believed the horse kicked him as he approached. He leaves a widow and four children.
A June storm caused about 8000 in damage to the Findlay electric porcelain factory. The roof and walls collapsed, injuring four employees who were struck by bricks and timber.
A farmer living at Fruit Tin was killed by lightning while traveling a wagon in heavy rain. His father and another family member were walking behind the wagon and were uninjured.
Whitmpton June 19 reports growing expectation that President Wilson will elevate Acting Secretary of State Lansing to the permanent head of the State Department, reinforced by recent official sentiments heard here.
Thieves raided the Schrock hardware store in Ashtabula, stealing about $200 and taking a piece of glass while robbing the open safe. In Geneva Chamberlain Brothers store, $150 in Palm Beach suits shirts hose and clothing were taken. Mr John Hobis visited Purity to see his daughters Mrs Stillwell and Mrs Bebout.
Jerome D. Travers wins the United States open title at the Biltmore Hills course in New Jersey. The famed amateur defeats top professionals and fellow amateurs in a strong field, securing the national open crown in a remarkable display.
Officials and agents of the Akron division of the Pennsylvania Lines met at the YMCA building Friday. Attendees included Supt. Nettleton Neff Akron. Freight Agent H. H. Greer Columbus. Trainmaster J. J. Henry Akron. Commercial Agent T. F. Gorman Akron. Special Agent C. O. Berger Pittsburgh. Chief Clerk J. J. Murray Pittsburgh. Tariff Clerk J. B. Donaldson Pittsburgh. Division Operator J. W. Murphy Akron. Union Line Agent W. D. Miner Columbus. Live Stock Agent W. S. McConnell Columbus. Freight Cashier F. H. Hammond Columbus. Chief Clerk J. P. McGuire Columbus. Superintendent's Chief Clerk H. Purcell Akron. Clerk Division Freight Agent R. H. Miller Columbus. Demurrage Agent C. C. Frank Columbus. Chief Freight Clerk J. G. Allerding Mt. Vernon. Agents W. S. Uhl Centerburg J. J. Koons Glenmont. F. H. Palmer Millerburg. R. T. Mow Cay Frederickaburg. C. H. Brown Columbus. J Shaw Cuyahoga Falls. George A. Cheyney Mt. Vernon. D. I. Myre Gambier. C. A. Newhouse Marble Cliffs. C. F. Gardner Killbuck. B. D. Shafer Akron. J. M. South Barberton. George Bek Orrville. G. P. Ruch South Akron. W. B. Vance Galena. Z. Membarien Sunbury. H. C. Church Urich Haven. E. T. Green Danville.
Albany June 14 Charles Becker convicted in the Herm an Rosenthal murder was denied a re argument of his appeal in the New York court of appeals. This closes the case before the highest state court with only possible relief from Governor Whitman. Attorney Robert L. Carr was in Columbus on business.
Mrs Laura Mutchler Kaufman of Loudonville dies by suicide with carbolic acid near noon Tuesday aged 21. She wed Edward Kaufman of Knox county five days earlier and is survived by her husband parents and three brothers. Miss Minule Hyatt of Fredericktown was a weekend guest of Miss Jone Hess of Canterbury.
In Elmford New York a Mrs Charles E Jones shares a long testimonial about Thedford's Black-Draught. She says years of medical effort and expenses failed to relieve her symptoms before using the remedy. After five packages she reports better health and relief from liver related issues and general malaise.
Field marshals miss a vital fault in the entive array during a late draw, delaying full pay until the officers die.
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