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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
4
A fragmented OCR item from Mount Vernon mentions Aerials Be Talor and Sistas Rate two dollars per year, plus Resolutions of Respect Obituaries and Cards of Thanks with cents per line. Names and places are unclear but indicate a local notices section including acknowledgments and small ads.
A satirical review from June 2 1920 discusses dancing and digestion, warning a culture fixated on meals may become a nation of dyspeptics yet notes Americans endure dancing with less concern. It also urges weed control and parodies Prohibition talk, linking weed eradication to broader social reforms and warning about bolshevist weed threats and rising prices.
Thomas Ghultz was arrested Saturday afternoon by Chief of Police Parker on a charge of reckless and fast driving. He drew a fine of five dollars and case when arraigned before Mayor Tyer. Miss Sarah McConnell of Newark was the weekend guest of Miss Lucy Ward of West Sugar Street.
A long list of Fredericktown North Liberty and Centerbury exchange subscribers have ordered new telephones. Names include Doup Delong Koppert McCutcheon Calo numerous others, with notes noting expiration of a quarter and multiple households. The item catalogues customer names across multiple exchanges.
Ringwalt store in the city unveils the Mothers’ Reference Shelf a set of 22 books on motherhood and child care. Free access under a card system, with referrals from the public library. the store also features a new infants wear department in blue and white on the left balcony for easy customer access.
Questionnaires go to townships to confirm farmer addresses for the distribution list. Many have moved in the last two years, so correct addresses are needed to ensure mail reaches them. Farmers are asked to submit updated addresses to the Mt Vernon county agent office if not contacted soon.
Judge and Mrs Houck returned from a two week automobile trip through the east after attending the Princeton commencement where their son Daniel graduated on June 15. Adge Houck says opposition to Senator Harding exists among Republicans unhappy with the nomination of the Obloman. Miss Bethel leaves Friday for Howling Green Ky for five weeks of teachers training at the university. Mrs Giger plans to visit Mayailion for two to three weeks with her fighter Mrs W J Tompkins. Mrs P J Parker of Mt Vernon leaves today to visit friends in Howard Ohio. For sale 18 horsepower Mubor engine Pries & Son Danville Czarl.
Announcement at the county treasurer’s office states $200,000 in June taxes remains unpaid. Deputy Treasurer FLA Ratolol says only 14 days left to pay, with July 20 as the final deadline. Taxpayers urged to pay promptly to avoid crowding the office in the last days.
August 5 dates set for Camp Sychar meetings this year. The War of workers for the year were announced, naming Bishop C. Morrison, Bishop Berry, Rev. C. W. Butler, Rev. L. J. Miller, with Mr. W. B. Tates to lead song services. Due to railroad limits the new tabernacle won’t be ready in time. a large tent will be used along with the old auditorium to accommodate crowds.
Cochran, county recorder Robert Cochran, today passed the bar exam in Cincinnati on June 1 and was sworn by Judge Nichols of the Ohio Supreme Court. Cincinnati Superior Court Judge Frank L. Guswarter hosted a dinner at the Dixie Inn in Kentucky. Cochran has received several job offers but has not chosen a firm yet.
On Thursday Bt John the Baptist Day Mt Zion lodge No 9 FF AM held a meeting at 1 o clock. The Master Mason degree was conferred on Mary Park D Worley. Several candidates were voted up and many membership petitions were read and referred to committees.
Friday afternoon Charles Foster was placed behind the walls of the Ohio penitentiary. He called his sentence a frame up, asserting his conviction was unjust and already a marked injustice.
Yesterday afternoon a man was taken to the big prison by Sheriff Mosholder and Deputy Sheriff Lytle. Mount Vernon officials were leaving as Powter commented on the trip. Mrs. BR B. Chigh of Akron is visiting her mother Mrs. W. W. Cooper on the Columbus road.
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