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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1913
Page
3
No. 8 Monument Square notices a shift to a cash in advance subscription system starting April 1 after postal law issues with extending credit. Subscribers paid up should visit or mail in to adjust accounts, as those not prepaid will be dropped from the mailing list.
A large barn on John Bateman's Gambler farm, about one mile northeast of town, burned to the ground with two horses killed and one shot due to injuries. The fire started while workers were away, and the blaze destroyed farm implements, feed, and gear. insurance covered part of the loss.
The Mt. Vernon High School debating team the Woaders enjoyed a victory banquet at the Brierwood House in Newark celebrating their win over the Newark team. Friends and 95 attendees gathered Friday evening with fire color decor and jonquil centerpieces for a multi course supper at 10 o'clock.
An unsuccessful attack near Laredo on March 17 ended with the assailants retreating after two hours of heavy fighting. Casualties were reported, with damage and withdrawal noted amid local danger and ongoing tension.
A Banner explainer defends the paper’s ahead payment policy. The piece compares wheat sale to subscription, noting government rules on second class mail and advance payment. It states the absolutely payment in advance system starts April 1 and invites remittance by mail with a receipt.
A ten year old girl from Fredericktown Ohio eloped with Benjamin H Dune of Partuburg Virginia. They traveled by train to Cincinnati and were married by Rev Hawk after seeking a license with the help of Johnstone of Princeton Hotel. The bride claimed her father was a wealthy merchant in Merderick town.
Tennessee lawmakers returned to Nashville after a short recess. Thirty days remain in the regular session as committees begin considering pending measures.
Fragmentary text mentions fire and oil, urging caution and suggesting a bottle purchase. Details are garbled and entities unclear. No clear event, date, or named organizations present.
Messages of greeting poured in for Clara Morris in Riverdale Avenue home on March 17 as the famed stage actress, now nearly blind and bedridden, receives floral bonquets. Her elderly mother reads to her daily while husband Dr. F. C. Harriott assists and she dictates short stories for magazines.
Prominent representatives of the hardware trade from across the county arrive in Jacksonville for the National Hardware Dealers' Association annual convention. Sessions begin tomorrow and run through the week with topics including tariff revision and the Horeels pot effects. a varied program of entertainment awaits attendees.
Obituaries note Helen Hastings daughter of Rev Howard Hastings died at Ellahalld oenen Hospital after bowels telescoped remains went to Whe Ohio for funeral in Whigsville cemetery. Mrs Elizabeth Guyler 87 died at Amity home of son in law Rev Fletcher Hastings funeral held. interment in Whigville Noble County. Mrs Mary Bidner formerly of Mt Vernon died in Columbus Ohio. service in Springfield with burial in Mt Vernon area. Lydia Morris daughter Jaydia Morris died in Copperdale Corhocton County. remains to Forest cemetery Fredericktown. Moving notice addresses Mt Vernon telephone customers to place move orders early to avoid service interruption. fee applies if line has been in place less than a year.
Short locals note several residents traveling to Columbus on Monday for business and social visits. The item advertises a public sale planned near Mt. Vernon with livestock and household goods, to start at 10 o'clock on Thursday. Medical details mention Mrs. Joseph Mygre undergoing surgery at a hospital in West Gambler Street.
A variety of small items appear including canaries offered at 2.50 each, personal updates on Dr. C K Conard recovering from a streetcar crash, travel plans by W J Hedges and Edward Binning, and a notice from Mt. Vernon Telephonenumber patrons about moving information.
Boston marked Evacuation Day and St Patrick's Day with ceremonies centered on the South Bowton peninsula where British forces were encamped. Champ Clark attended as guest of honor and reviewed a military and naval parade with Governor Fass, Mayor Withgerald, and other dignitaries.
Delegates from many countries including the United States gather in Paris to take part in the first International congress of physical education. Sessions will continue for several days under the auspices of the University of Paris Faculty of Medicine.
Knox county shoppers urged to visit The Arnold Store for big line and value on rugs and carpets. Manufacturers raised prices on all kinds of rugs but Arnold Store offers prices as low as last year and bargains on linoleum and oil cloths.
Architect V.8 Julian sketches remodel for a business building in Mt Vermos, commissioned by A. Rh Sipe of Columbus. Plan aims to modernize storefronts and reconfigure interior layouts to attract tenants.
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