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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1913
Page
4
Obituary and memorial notices listed for No 5 Monument Square Mt Vernon C including rates for Fatutions of Respect and Cards of Thanks at five cents per line and mail matter at $1.50 per year in advance.
The Banner will implement a cash in advance subscription system starting April 1 due to unresolved credit extension and postal regulations. Unpaid subscribers must visit the Banner office by April 6 to settle or mail payment. names of nonpayers will be dropped from the mailing list thereafter. Subscribers in arrears are urged to act promptly to avoid disruption.
A five year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stanton, wandered from West High street Saturday evening. Police were alerted as he was missing, and a North Mulberry street resident, Mrs. Doty, found him in the city’s north end and alerted authorities.
John Kobue was arrested on Weer High street Saturday by officers including Robert Mettray and awaits extradition to Chief of Police John S Dation in West Upton West Virginia. Suspect, known as Philip ber, is wanted for robbing a barber shop and a large jewelry theft in Uitten Lest sammie. He previously worked in Mr. Vernon and used aliases while on the run. Local authorities remain on the lookout for the man who may have left Mt Vernon.
March 24 announcement lists nearly 60 miles of government land to be opened for settlement in coming weeks. The area includes rich farming and timber private lands, totaling 22 109 vm of Amberland in Pend Crellie, with entry set for May. An earlier opening today released 1 413 acres of grazing and timber land in Dophian county.
Classified notice listing bulk batch pricing for sale items including Kaxy batching feed and assorted poultry. Mentions prices per unit, breeding stock and thoroughbred line, contact options via phone, and catalog suggestions.
Subscribers in arrears have shown a strong response and The Banner will shift to an absolutely paid-in-advance list starting April 1. Those not yet paid will be dropped from the waiting list on that date to comply with post office rules. please remit or visit The Banner office before April 1 to avoid losing your paper.
A powerful tornado ripped through a western town on Sunday evening causing damage and prompting emergency response. Local residents regroup as cleanup crews assess uprooted trees, shattered storefronts, and scattered debris. No confirmed fatalities reported, but injuries are being treated at local hospitals. Authorities warn of possible afterstorms.
Chicago reports indicate scant data as wires failed during yesterday evening's cyclone. Tornadoes blasted Omaha and nearby towns, with confirmed deaths in multiple locales and hundreds injured. Fire spread in Ferre Haute, Ind, while Topeka and Milwaukee logged heavy damage and dust storms.
Society notes report a pleasant evening hosted by Mrs Wright and daughter Helen at the Catobier residence. The Gambier Choral Society members enjoyed music and games with refreshments served.
A major wind storm raged across the central west causing widespread destruction and telegraph outages. Reports from Nebraska Kansas Iowa and Indiana describe heavy damage injuries and several missing with Omaha Nebraska towns and others heavily affected.
Governor Lister signs bill ending capital punishment with a June 14 effective date. Attorney General Hogan deems the short ballot measure abolishing the clerk of the supreme court unconstitutional. In East Liverpool district, 1,000 girl workers return to work as arbitration delays labor demands at pottery plants.
Advertised March 24, 1913 unfclaimed mail at Mt Varnon post office includes Brayton Mra Louise HD Ry Tolle Mrs Rowe Demeter Jy My Coy eral Forbes Thos W Purmas William R Won Gerald Mrs John Hollister Mire Horace P abert Mr and Mrs Pramole King Mra A W Morrin We Ay Porter Marcus Parker Hy Parrott Mia Myrtle Klee Mara Ly Simmons Austin burner Mra Aloe Von Develd Mies Adtiona BHERIDAN G DOWD Postusorer
White House statement shows President Wilson will not urge William F. McCombs to accept the France post. He cites sacrifice of time and means, regrets the offer, and affirms a policy of selecting diplomats without regard to wealth.
The Arnold Store in Mt. Vernon Ohio presents new spring wallpaper styles to brighten homes and elevate decor. It highlights border varieties, affordable prices, and design ideas aimed at updating rooms with fresh patterns this season.
A public sale will be held one mile north of Ankenytown on Thursday March 27 1913 at 10 00 AM sharp. Assets include several horses cows with calves and milk producing animals, hogs, farm machinery, harnesses, and a phonograph with 160 records. Terms announced day of sale. E A Beal Russell Gellers Auctioneer J Bd Flaher Clerk.
Easter Sunday services proceeded in Mt Vernon churches as rain fell from morning until afternoon. Despite the showers, congregations gathered for joyful sermons and worship across the town churches.
John Woodrut was arraigned in the circuit court in March on an indictment charging the murder of George Mugge last October after a hunting trip dispute with trespassers on the Mugge farm grounds.
The report alleges that Woodrift shot and killed the farmer in a local incident. Community notices invite the Political Study club to a Tuesday evening meeting at 7:20 in the library basement. Also listed are discussions on the Recall of Judges and a Ladlew Auxiliary meeting on Tuesday March 26 at 7:80.
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