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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
5
Harry Brown of Centerbury was placed under arrest after allegedly securing 1200 from James Henry. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before the mayor.
Harry Brown centerbury barber faced charges after an affidavit in Mayor Perrine's court alleged he posed as an internal revenue officer to obtain 1200 dollars from James Henry of Centerburg on June 24. Brown pleaded not guilty, bond set at 1000, hearing scheduled for June 29. Sheriff John M. Woollson made the arrest.
Partial probate filings show Ligourt Blubaner executor reporting 308.08 received and paid out for Leo Blubaugh. Garber administrator filed final account with 751 received and 17.04 balance. probate requests to sell Waight & Wooster personal property valued at 1000. Guardian Wagner reports 1560.80 received for Charity Ann Robinson. Deeds filed detail transfers in Harrison Jefferson Milford Howard Union Pike Millwood Danville Wayne and totals from 725 to 14500 across various parcels and buyers.
The Springfield Athletics edged the locals 6 to 5 in a Sunday baseball game. Trailing 6 to 2, the locals rallied in the ninth as Critchfield doubled in Popejoy and three runs came across, but a late push fell short while Bowden struggled against Springfield. Errors were few on both sides.
The son of Mr and Mrs J Harmon of Hunts suffered the end of the index finger on his right hand after catching it in a lawnmower he was repairing Saturday afternoon. A local physician provided surgical care.
Frederick Stamm slipped his foot onto a lead pencil on Saturday evening and the lead penetrated his right heel. An attending physician performed a careful removal after the accident.
The Beulah church Sunday evening service was well attended with each child contributing well. President HB C Sheppard of the Muskingum conference gave a splendid address to a large crowd. The collection exceeded $20 and will go to foreign missions. Mr and Mrs John McDowell and eight children of Delaware visited Mr and Mrs Oscar Cansell. Mise Hazel Ayers of Barberton, guest of Madge McKinley, has returned home.
James W Edwards, a carnival employee, fired at tin cans by the creek near carnival grounds on Wednesday evening. The bullet breached left hip of Otho Williamson who escaped serious injury after it deflected. Edwards, who carried concealed weapons, was jailed after officers found him at Jay Hissong’s barn. he faced a warrant and possible arraignment as Williamson recovered.
Strong points highlight promptness in attending to patrons requests applications for loans withdrawals and mailing interest checks a day before due. Assets total 8 700 000 and five percent paid on time deposits. Readers are invited to write or call for booklets showing how money is received and loaned.
The Artesian Soda Water Co. of Mt Vernon invites the public to tour its factory at 606 W Vine St to see soda water production and bottle sterilization under pure food law standards. It promotes using only its own bottles marked A B W Co and affirms safety with high oil content extracts and 35 percent pure simple syrup.
Secretary Luther A. Stream of the focal Chautauqua committee urges publicity for this year's dates July 24 to August 4. He notes a deluge of requests in recent days seeking exact timing and events, as listed in the Banner classified ads.
Mrs Jinnie Rockwell of New Delaware road died in Columbus City Hospital after a two week illness at age 65. Funeral arrangements were split with services in Wisconsin and burial in Knox County Friendship Cemetery Tuesday at 2 pm. Survived by husband John Rockwell and eight children.
Addison Rawlings, a Newark plane dealer, was arrested on a forgery charge after allegations of issuing fraudulent notes worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The warrant was sworn by an officer of the Cincinnati Discount Co which claims about $80,000 in notes are worthless. Harry Swisher, ex Newark cigar maker, is said to hold over $100,000 in largely fraudulent paper.
Mrs Mame Shipley and Morris Chapel kin were guests of Chester Johnson and family Thursday. Frank Johnson Jr visits his sister Mrs Fred Hill of Morris Chapel this week. A Johnson and wife of Eagle Grove were guests of John Needs. Marie Scott and children visited O B Nixon and family of Fredericktown. Mabel Totman of Mt Vernon visited Mrs Harvey Shrimpli. Many went to Wooster Friday. Carroll France and Naomi of Mt Vernon visit grandparents George and Mrs France. Ladies Aid meets Mrs Eliza Johnson June 31. Everyone, come.
Charles Marti was taken in tow by Officers Alsdorf and McElroy on a complaint of a woman who said he annoyed her and used obscene language. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Perrine and was fined $10 and costs. Also reported is a fire that destroyed chicken coops in adjacent yards of Arthur Hoyeaux and Edward Kilkenny, with several Kilkenny chickens burned, and the fire department responding.
Editor Renner urges a pop upership fund drive to raise 20000 for an armory auditorium and rooms for Civil War veterans in Kes county Mt Vernon and Knox county. He calls for committees in each town to rally citizens and secure support to build a memorial facilities for veterans and their legacy.
Margaret Cochran died at 109 Rust Burgess Street after a two week illness from pneumonia. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Cochran she was hours shy of age. The private funeral is set for Wednesday morning at local home with Rev J A Long officiating. Burial will be in Martineburg Cemetery.
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