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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
6
A civil action was settled in Common Pleas court in Licking County involving a sidewalk defect. The plaintiff, represented by attorney L Brace, brought the suit alleging damage from a defective sidewalk and gas on the premises. The case details indicate a settlement reached on Thursday without further trial.
In common pleas court on Thursday Sarah Brown of Newark faced a case over injuries from a broken and neglected Newark pavement on Dewey Avenue. The city paid $275 to settle. Other items include a motion for a receiver in Vernon Eiedric Company matters and a cognovit against Edward and Alice Hill. Court schedules note Monday and Wednesday sessions for case assignments.
June 20 reports the parasol jet advance guard led by Holmes stationed in Yorkava with a parasol fastened on the street. Maj. Sylvester praised as champion of parasol enforcement alongside Rose of Howard, as weather and traffic shift in the Borough.
A community program in Butler township Boxwell com cement will occur at New Castle at 8 pm Friday June 27. The program features music and readings including The School Boys Heroism by Josephine Lepley Gay Something Good by Della Mae Wolfe The Dying Ranger by Zula Maud Dennis The Teacher's Dream by Mabel Hall and a presentation of certificates by Supt M B Underwood Music by Snow's Orchestra. Rev W G Hoover will give the address in Jackson Township.
Knox county W C T U members gathered at the infirmary on Thursday for Flower Day. A large crowd enjoyed a noon dinner blessed by Rev. Hastings. The county union awarded candy and flowers while Amity and Mt. Vernon unions contributed aprons, handkerchiefs, and ice cream. An afternoon program featured choirs, recitations, songs, and talks. Officers and visitors praised the home’s upkeep and the day’s success.
The remains of Mrs Della Loree who died in Columbus Wednesday arrived in Mt Vernon Friday afternoon at 2 08 and were taken directly to Mound View cemetery for interment.
Francis Patterson residence on North Mulberry Avenue was hit by lightning early Friday. Exterior and interior damage occurred but the house did not catch fire and no injuries were reported.
In a June address at the Woonter station Governor Warren urged passage of an enfranchisement bill while noting he would support disfranchising any man who refuses to exercise his voting right, signaling a complex stance on voter participation.
The 24th annual North East Ohio Epworth League session closed in Mansfield with Danville chosen as next year’s host and Nevada withdrawing. Officers elected include L. E. Bush president and Dwight W Hobbs secretary. Savannah League sent 13 delegates, 32 leagues represented, Mansfield district reports 2000 members.
June 20 Ashtabula police arrested Frank A. Simmons and William J. Bidlingmey er of Cleveland, dry detectives accused of seeking evidence against bootleggers. They pleaded not guilty, posted $200 bonds, and face trial July 7. The arrest followed a report to Mrs. William J. Bush, wife of one of the men previously detained.
Governor James M. Cox traveled Friday morning by Pennsylvania Railroad through the city on his way to Wooster where he delivered an address.
Congressman Glyde H. Tavenner argues that American sugar investment totals about 10 million dollars while consumers pay 40 billion dollars more annually in higher prices due to sugar duties. He condemns the 2 cent duty, cites uneven production costs between Louisiana and Cuba, and calls for ending the tariff to relieve consumers and curb wealth accumulation. Hugh Neal travelled to Put IiBay for business on Saturday.
Hemet California June 20 Charles Retekhof a local resident claims four years without drinking water or other liquids besides fruit juice He lives in the open air and eats only fruit and fresh produce maintaining he is in perfect health The son of a millionaire living in Orange City Iowa Retekhof says he devised his own health regimen years ago and adheres to it now
Washington society gathered as Miss Ethel Presto McCormack, daughter of Mrs. Isaac B. Emerton of Baltimore, wed Francis Huger McAdoo, son of Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo, at Brooklandwood, the Emersons country estate. The bride is from Mrs. Emerson’s first marriage. Capt. Isaac E. Emerson is her stepfather. McAdoo is a Princeton and Columbia Law School graduate.
Halifax marked the 164th anniversary of its founding with a public holiday featuring outdoor athletic games and literary exercises under the Nova Scotia Historical Society's auspices.
Erroneous listing outlines monthly examinations by Enox Co for tea exams. Mentions President Alan from Vernon Ohio and R L Jones as promoter. Fragmentary text indicates public notices in Bemocescy Ohio with unclear dates and locations.
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