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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
3
Dayton convention rapidly endorses Harmon for the ticket and gives him a strong boost this morning. Delegates rally to support Harmon, signaling a clear lead in early voting momentum and party strategy.
The June Ohio state Democratic gathering opened with routine business and discipline, adopting permanent organization and committee reports. Governor Harmon’s renomination was by acclamation amid strong enthusiasm, while Bryar-Tom Johnson forces sought a U.S. Senate candidate, with New York proxy Baker presenting a contested resolution. A rentorial indorsement effort failed, and the draft for a direct ballot plan drew mixed support, as new central committee members were elected across districts amid tight, factional contests.
Dayton Ohio June 22 A voluminous platform lauds Governor Harmon for alleged statehouse graft expos es and fund reforms saving large interest. It denounces Taft while urging initiative referendum direct election of US senators and submission of all candidate names for the local ballot in November. The platform backs a nationwide convention on concerted action to elect senators by direct vote and urges tariff revision.
The report details a convention approving a plan for reducing tariffs, pensions, and broader reforms. It orders a drafting of a new constitution and sets next steps for a state election to choose delegates, naming committee members and reflecting Governor Harmon’s potential reelection.
The revolt committee refused to recommend to the convention the endorsement of a candidate for United States senator. This ends the Johnson wing efforts to carry out William J. Bryan's wishes in the matter.
A 100 dollar reward offer claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. It is taken internally and said to build up the constitution while destroying the disease's foundation. The ad invites testimonials and lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio as suppliers with a note promoting Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Obituaries report Eva V. Davis of Morgan township aged twenty six died at home after several weeks illness. Anne Thterment in Union Grove cemetery. Also Mrs. Davis obituary notes husband, father, two brothers and two sisters. Another death, Mrs. Rigvrtt of Martinsburg age sixty died after months illness. Funeral arrangements pending. The infant child of Dale Bchweltazar died a few hours after birth near Yelloway. William Bishop of Milford township died at home after lingering illness from Brights disease aged eighty eight. He was a widower with five sons two daughters eleven grandchildren and three grandgrandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Centerburg M E Church with interment in Centerburg Memorial Cemetery.
The 82nd Kenyon College and Bexley Hall commencement occurred today in Gambler Ohio with President Peirce conferring degrees. Speaker William John Bland discussed the commission form of government and its role in reform, while Judge John Jay Adame and Col James Kilbourne received honorary degrees amid political endorsements.
Western Reserve University of Cleveland hosts commencement where Hon William Nelson of New York City hails the event. William Cromwell donates 25000 dollars to the Kenyon endowment,, two prizes awarded by the Ohio Association of Colleges for the Heat academy to William John Bland and Kenneth Adams. Library reconstruction approved with a 10000 dollar grant ahead of occupancy in 1911 18. The exercises close with a benediction by Bishop William Andrew Leonard.
Gambier June 22 Kenyon defeated Ohio Wesleyan 7 to 4 on the diamond as Cardillo pitched masterfully. Bentley Lord and Crippen sparked the offense with key hits, Bentley starting Kenyon’s surge in the fourth. Captain W T Kinder of Findley was elected mauve team captain for 1911.
Jacob Loode of Mt. Vernon faced judgment Monday when he pled guilty to non support of three minor children and was placed under a bond of 500 dollars. He claimed a poisoned arm kept him from supporting the children. the court outlined required steps. Mrs. Loose of Bellville is mentioned in a separate note.
A notable gathering occurred at the Kenyon house last evening as the 1880 Kenyon clan held their class reunion. Eleven mothers of the graduates attended, with a clan member present at the Knoxson event. No deaths in the clan have occurred since the men left college. The evening was warmly enjoyed by numerous invited guests.
Mr John Kelley and Mrs Mian Hadith Kelley of Mt Vernon were united in marriage in Newport Kentucky on Tuesday afternoon by Rev Jones. The couple plan to reside in Mt Vernon after the ceremony.
Rev L C Newcomer joined Herbert Body of Sginville and Zelphia Workman of Howard with Ella A Elliott of Gambler and Jay Workman of Howard in a home ceremony on Wednesday at eleven o'clock. The wedding united two couples with Zelphia and Jay Workman as siblings.
A poetic fragment listing a boot for a mountain foot a spur for a swift moment a collar for a neck of land a bit for a river mouth and a poetic peeth for the jaws of death in a cryptic lineset
Interesting facts describe the Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at Rankin Building 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio. It manages expenses at about half a percent of assets enabling over ten thousand dollars to be added annually to its reserve fund. It promotes economy conservation and safety and claims to be the largest in Central Ohio with assets over 4 million and a five percent return on time deposits. Your patronage solicited with a note to see an eighth next week.
The Knox Building and Loan Company offers your first investment a place to invest money with no expense and absolute safety. Interest paid without demand, with the privilege of withdrawing funds at any time. For further information inquire at No 6 High Street offices.
Mothers value welfare of challenged children seek help to provide Mot powder. The text warns against substitutes and urges sending a package to Allen Olmsted, Le Roy, New York, to assist children with teething disorders stomach troubles and related illnesses.
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