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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
7
Poetic lines celebrate the flag as symbol of liberty and valor. It speaks of trumpet signals, gleaming bayonets, and soldiers turning toward the banner, pledged to freedom and national glory. The verse envisions the flag rising in the welkin, a standard of courage given by angel hands and seen by all.
A Milwaukee Association meeting discussed a citywide sane Fourth of July celebration with a broad banquet and multiple event locations for adults and children. The plan includes medals for winners and coordinated directives across various city districts to ensure orderly festivities.
A fragmented report recalls how the Declaration of Independence was debated and adopted in 1776. It notes Jefferson and Richard Henry Lee shaped the resolution, Hancock and Thompson signed on July 4, and the document was read publicly in Philadelphia Independence Square.
Kenyon College hosts a crowded commencement week with nine alumni back for the day, a postponed prize debate from Rowse Hall to later in the week, and a musical and play event. Phi Beta Kappa initiations proceed for juniors. the senior cast performs The Rivals in Rowse Mall as music fills the campus. Two honorary degrees, LL D for Jospeh Packstad and LL D for Alvin Sanders, are approved for commencement ceremonies.
Obituary notices report the death of Jobe A J Snyder once deputy sheriff of Knox County and Mt Vernon police, with funeral and interment in Chattanooga Tennessee. Also note John W Seneel of Glenford Ohio died after stomach trouble, survived by two daughters and a son, with services in Mt Vernon and Martinsburg road area. George Porterfield of near Bladensburg died, funeral at Bladensburg Presbyterian Church with interment in Martinsburg Cemetery.
Mr BR Greer of Greeraville has sufficiently recovered from a recent operation at Mt. Ion hospital to be moved to his home with plans to rest on Tuesday afternoon.
Fragmentary readable text mentions Le Roy and related names in a brief local notice style with uncertain details. The full event, date, and context cannot be determined from the garbled source.
A Newark Ohio home on Hudson Avenue was struck last night in a bold burglary. Jewelry including rings, pins, brooches and many pure diamonds were stolen from a locked jewelry case. The King family returned home shortly after seven thirty and found rooms in disarray with the safe broken. Police alerted Columbus and Zanesville authorities but no suspects or clues have emerged. The loss is deeply felt by the King family due to the jewelry’s family significance. No neighbors reported unusual activity. The burglary appears carefully planned and may remain unsolved.
Sunday visits highlight community ties as Jake Walker visits relatives while Stella and Ole Brown travel to see cousin Lulu McCardy in Broomded. Jeane Spire and George Bowers spend the day in Cleveland. Goldie Jones will teach in Akron next year and Miss Mary Mia stays with Mrs. Harry Moreland in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. H. Wager and children visit relatives in Palfield County as L. M. Bell makes a Mt. Vernon trip. W S Merriman and family plan a two week Great Lakes outing, Myrtle Higgins hosts friends for a gathering in Mt. Vernon.
A lawn fete to benefit the Christian Endeavor society at Mt. Pleasant church will be held at Miss Atel Sheffer’s home on the Martinsburg road Wednesday evening July 12. Everyone is invited. Tea cream and cake will be served.
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