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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
5
Despondent by long illness Mrs. Fred Ward used a revolver and died instantly after testing the weapon. Neighbors heard a single report and found her body in her home. Police said no evidence of foul play and no note was left.
Mrs. Fred Ward aged woman living four miles south of the city shot herself in the barn on Sunday evening. The coroner ruled the death a suicide with no foul play expected. Her husband and two daughters were present when the shot occurred. A nephew recalled two earlier barn noises the same day, later linked to the fatal act. The health problems and statements about preferring death suggest a premeditated decision.
Benjamin Franklin urged thrift as a fast path to respectability and success. The ad invites readers to start a savings account now with interest beginning Wednesday, July 1 at The Big Bank. SID PUBLIC SQUARE issue notes internal credit manager B. Herron as cashier.
A 40 year old woman, wife and mother, advanced to her fate after illness. Her husband and young daughter survive. The funeral is at 1 50 p m Tuesday afternoon at Brandon Baptist Church with interment in Brandon Cemetery.
Ashbrook of Ohio named chairman of an old committee of the public buildings committee to report legislation from the public buildings commission report. The commission, including McAdoo Mcreynolds Burleson and others, urged uniform plans to save millions annually in public building construction. Ashbrook to sponsor and steer the bill through the house.
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at Rankin Building 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio outlines key rules: securities limited to home and farm mortgages, no loans to officers or directors, owns no real estate, assets $7,500,000, appraisers careful and knowledgeable on real estate values, experienced auditors, five percent interest paid on time. Call or write for booklets.
The race program at Hiawatha Park on July 4 starts at 1 PM featuring a Free-For-All Pace with entrants Hamlet Boy Bricker, Phylis M Hraddock, Country Jim Thrailill, Dr Poland Simmons, Brown Nellie Hawk, Cricket Boy Cochran, Green Trot Prince Alard O Malley, Robert G Glasgow, MayTell Grossman, ya V Burk, Peter Piper Korns, 2:40 Pace Bollie Rickets Baltzell, Rol Low, Eagle Hammer Eagle, Penny Boy Hawk, and Ruke Dillard Braddock.
The Mt Pleasant Home and Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs Ethel Hall's home on Thursday June 25 with Mrs Hall in charge of devotions. The program included songs The Kings Business Somebody Let the Lower Lights in Burning, scripture lesson by Miss Ethel Crouch, and a group recitation. A letter from Mrs Sarah Campbell, a missionary of India, was read.
Tey. 4M. H. Hurley resigned as pastor of the First Baptist Church and preached his farewell sermon on Sunday morning. Dr. Hurley and family plan to remain in Mt. Vernon for the present.
Deputy investigated a Sunday keg party in Fairview addition South Verd where men and boys fled as officers arrived. Allegations claim men gave beer to boys under sixteen. warrants anticipated. Also docket includes Common Pleas Court with Leroy G. Silbaugh case, a sheriff sale of Hartford City Plant Ginsw Company property to William A. Leach for 500, and several local appointments and transfers including guardians, executrix, and administrator.
The wedding of Miss McDougal and Howard Levering took place Wednesday evening at the McDougal home in Huntington. Rev A G Hoyt presided. Leroy's Orchestra provided music. A large receiving line, bridesmaids in crepe de chine, and a bouquet throwing by Miss Grace Adkins marked the ceremony. The couple will reside in Columbus, Ohio, where the groom works for the state highway commission.
The Mt Vernon post office lists unclaimed letters including Baker D, Beaman Mollie, Borris B J, Cramer John W, Cramer Vedel Dennis, Farlay Anne, Kissell Mrs Join Kennison Miss Virginia Krout R EB Letts Mrs Anna Lewis FA Russell, Bessie J. Foreign-Tricu Simlons Bini 8 6. Postmaster NOWDS warns to address mail properly to avoid delays. A new play titled Drugged features John Mason soon to appear.
A son was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McKenzie of Gambier Ohio. The notice records a new addition to the McKenzie family with no further details.
The Santa Tigers defeated the West Bed Hall Bulldogs at Riverside Park this morning by a score of 10 to 5. Hall pitched for the Tigers.
Columbus Ohio June 29 Fire Marshal DEFENBAUGH urges parents and officials to enforce strict Fourth of July ordinances and promote safe, sane celebrations. He cites national injury and death figures, notes successful city programs, and endorses municipal plans and child hygiene work by the Russel Sage Foundation.
Burnace B Williamson of Amity died at his son's home on East High Street after four months illness from heart leakage. Born January 1 1858, he leaves a wife and several children. Funeral at M. B. church Amity Tuesday at 2 o clock. Interment Amity cemetery. John Weaver, a noted teamster, died at 11 West Vine Street Sunday at 4:30 after a short illness of double pneumonia. Born February 2 1831, he leaves wife Mrs. Francis Weaver. Funeral at home Tuesday at 1:30. Interment Mound View cemetery. Mina Beasie Weaver Hessie Weaver, sister of Cornelius Weaver, died at home in Hover Sunday night at 10 after months of illness. She was 26 and survived by two brothers and three sisters.
Two of Mr. Eugene Wharton’s horses, living two miles east of Zack, were killed by lightning on Saturday evening while standing under a tree in the pasture. The rose is partially covered by insurance.
Frank Weight of West Windsor Street fractured a leg while with companions on the B and O station platform. One bone was broken. He was taken to Mt. Vernon hospital. the fracture was reduced and he was later removed to his home.
A collection of candidate notices for the Democratic primary in August urges Knox County voters to support William A. Ashbrook Curtis McBride and WM Green for the 17th Congressional District. They cite prior offices, achievements, and invites for voters to consider their records in Ohio politics.
A newspaper notice lists multiple candidates running in the Democratic primaries, all subject to the August 11 vote. Names include Burch B. Ferenbaugh for common pleas judge. Others seek prosecuting attorney and county commissioner posts from various townships in Ohio.
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