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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
5
A former Utica man is named as the first victim in a planned road project, as a forfeiture of rights prompts use of prisoners for road work. The article reports on a public policy contest and the allocation of rights.
The will of the late Calvin Leplay of Harrison township was admitted to probate with an April 1 1908 execution. Daughters Margaret Vernon gets 800, Mattie Suttles 200, Millie Lafever ten acres in Butler township, and son Aaron Leplay receives the remainder. Aaron named executor. If any heir sues, they forfeit all rights. Other items note Charles Coons ordered to provide for his children after divorce, potential jail for failure to support, and plans to use county support to aid the children. Additional notes cover local probate actions and a private sale order for Francia Maron Mills estate, with Aaron Leplay appointed executor and bond posted.
The Knox county Christian Endeavor Union met at M P church with thirteen societies reporting growth in membership and receipts. Delegates outlined year’s work while nominating officers were unanimously elected: President A B Jones and others. Evangeline Pitkin named delegate to state convention. a musical program opened the evening session.
Juhus W Headington of this city was offered the quartermaster sergeant position with the Ohio Field Artillery at Columbus by Major Bush and adjutant general Hough. He has until Monday to decide, and is inclined to accept due to the flattering terms and salary. Also discussed was forming a regiment from the Knox county artillery unit, with Headington potentially moving to a commissioned role if a battalion becomes a regiment.
Jilliam W Headington and Vincent B Welker reported that if a local artillery section organized as part of the national guard at Columbus it would elect officers and remain intact. After hostilities ceased the unit would be discharged immediately and not bound to a three year term. Old battery members in Mt Vernon heard the plan and found it fairly satisfactory, though no action has been taken yet.
The Knox County Democratic club endorses Carl V Beebe as their candidate for state senator in the 17 28th district. They oppose changing the one term rotation plan and urge Knox County Democrats to support Beebe at the August 8 primaries, noting More County's turn this cycle.
Berlin reports indicate Marshal Von Hindenburg launched a second assault on Russian positions, beginning from Smorgen near Krewo. German forces crossed the Styr at Gruzlatyn, but were driven back by a sharp Russian counterattack as fighting raged along the Styr between Kolk and Soka with Brisliloff’s forces reclaiming ground before retreating.
East Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati Toledo and more report cattle hogs sheep and grain futures. Prices vary by city with cattle calves hogs and lambs listed alongside wheat and corn bids. market receipts noted and totals approximate for June 22.
The descendants of Joel and Alethea Rowland Ward will hold a family reunion at the home of Cephas and wife at Owl Creek this Friday.
Regional militiamen from Kansas Missouri and California head to the border while Ohio National Guard mobilizes. Mexican claims of Pershing defiance swirl as reports depend on his battle narrative. The crisis unfolds amid disputed details and growing military action.
Following raids on Saturday night June 3 by state liquor license inspectors Galloway and Peniston, George and Phillip Smithhisier Jennie Payne and Fred Severns were arrested Thursday morning on illegal sale charges. Smithhislers not guilty and bond set. Mrs Payne guilty fined 100 dollars. Severns not guilty with bond of 200 dollars. Further arrests possible as more liquor was found at homes.
A large group of Knox County WCTU members attended Jennie Cassidy Day at the county infirmary in Bangs. The annual event honors the disabled girl whose life brought joy to many, with basket lunches and flowers for inmates.
The Ladies Aid of the M E church in Brandon met at Mrs. A L Millikan’s home. A chicken dinner was served at noon. Members quilted for the M E Children’s Home at Worthington. After a business meeting in the afternoon, no officers were elected for a month. Mrs. Robert Baxter served as president and Mrs. Blanche Milligan as vice president.
Mrs George D Neal of East Vine street entertained Wednesday afternoon for her granddaughter Miss Jaret Kinley of Urbana Ohio. Thirteen girls attended and the afternoon included games and refreshments.
A Noon incident in Plumalee behind the Kirby store frightened a Clyde Purdy team of horses tied to a heavy farm wagon. Firecrackers thrown by boys caused the horses to bolt toward Ohio Avenue and then Main Street before being halted by Purdy. No injuries reported.
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