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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1916

Page

5

Tar and feathers assault shocks Knox County farmer

Samuel Clark of Jackson township was lured out at night by seven masked men who tarred and feathered him, stripped his clothing, and ordered him to leave the country within ten days. Sheriff Woolfson pledged rapid arrests as neighbors label Clark a troublemaker and note past altercations.

Samuel Clark Jackson Township Mr. Clark Clark Sherift Woolton Ghd Prospector Hens Vidletili Story Alo Knox County Clarke Mra. Clark Woolfson Newcastle Coshocton County A. Mixer Mizer Tila Dr. Dillon New Castle Coshocton Biddensburg Licking

Milkshake wagon collision spills cream and eggs

CG. L. Burton drove a spring wagon loaded with eggs and cream to the creamery when an automobile struck the wagon on via duct near noon Monday. The crash broke a rear wheel, spilled cream and damaged eggs. The car sped away, leaving no identifying details.

CG. L. Burton Creamery Company

Porter Child Scalding Incident Reported Injuries

Eight year old James Porter of South Vernon was severely scalded Monday morning when a bucket of hot water spilled on him. His back was burned and toys were damaged. A physician treated the injuries and deemed them not serious.

James Harry Porter South Vernon

Intemperance Death Ties Up Insurance Claim

Cathleen Baker sues Modern Woodmen of America to recover $1,000 life indemnity for Ralph E. Baker who died Feb 7 1915. Defendant admits membership and policy but seeks voiding on grounds of intemperance. Other court notices include appointments, settlements, licenses, and fines involving local residents.

Cathleen | Baker Woodmen of America Danville Ralph E. Baker Cathleen Baker Baker Ralph B. Baker Truman Pants Rock Island Woodmen

Milen 54 Prisoner Held on Warrant Arrest

Milen 54 remains in custody after a warrant was issued. The judge, Withink, set the date for a hearing. Details indicate an arrest related to the case in Acadetle.

Selby Shari Woodon

Gypsies Face Removal After Caravan Damages Fields

A Romany caravan camped on Durbin land near Howard and Danville, injuring crops with 23 horses in Durbin fields. Sheriff Woolfson and Constable Welker mediated, forcing the withdrawal of the camp. A $5 payment for damages settled the dispute and some horses were returned.

Vernon William Durhit Woolfson Durbin Welker Howard Danville Shaun Woolfson Datville

Ordination of Two Ministers at Calvary Baptist Church

At a Sunday session of the Eastern Union Ministerial association Mason and J H Turner of New Vienna Ohio were ordained to the ministry of the colored Baptist church. Large congregations attended across Sunday with several powerful sermons. The Institute sessions and the meeting ended Sunday night in the new Calvary Baptist church.

Eastern Union Ministerial Association Mr. Mason J. UH. Turner New Vienna Colored Baptist Church New Calvary Baptist Church

Hopewell Church Dedicated Debt Free After Efforts

Rev E B Whittaker led Hopewell church dedication with the church debt paid. He raised over 800 dollars toward a 25 dollar goal, sermons by Rev H H Miller and Rev Henry Smith plus a hymn by 33 year old Rev Mr Jones of Amherst. edifice cost between 4000 and 8000 dollars.

E. 8. Whittaker New Hopewell Whittaker H. H. Miller Henry Smith Mr. Jones Amherst

Explosion at Barnes farm injures man in Haven area

An overnight fuel gas explosion at the Barnes farm engine near Urith Haven severely burned Linke Henderson, who tried to fight the blaze Monday morning. He was found at 7 o clock and taken to a home surgeon attended him. The flames burned his face and arms but spared his eyes. Local physician treated him after the accident.

Barnes Farm Cour Urith Haven Linke Henderahott Henderehott

Kidnapping frightful ride ends near Coshocton farm

A Cleveland Avenue maid, 19, was abducted Sunday night after entering a car with two young men. A quarrel among them halted the trip, and the woman was driven back to Coshocton to recover. Sheriff Woolfson identified all three men and ordered them to appear before the mayor Monday at 7.

Carter Civer Coshocton Welock Urmand Sheil Woolison Charles Foung Costineton Road Sherif Woolfson

Memorial day committees named at GAR event

At a combined meeting of Joe Hooker Post G A R and Henry Banning Camp Sons of Veterans memorial day committees were appointed. Roles include Program Larimore Hutter and Breece. Speaker Woolson Harter and Chase. Finance Neal Ward McKinsey. Transportation Koons Clutter. Music Chubb and Rimer. Decoration Sons of Veterans D C Stone director. Flowers W I comrade Martin director. School Auditorium Ladies Auxiliary of Sons of Veterans. Monument Daughters of Veterans. Merchants Martin Chase Bore Gambler bee Dal Monro Jacobs R Jackson Williams. marshals Stone Garber Barton. music marshal McGinley Hobie. Boy Scouts will participate. Gettysburg Address by George S Harter and orders by C Chase.

Joe Hooker Henry Banning Sons of Veterans Larimore Hutter and Breece Woolson, Harter and Chase Neal, Ward and McKinsey Koons and Clutter Chubb Rimer D. C Stone Flowers W. I

Automobile Accident Near Howard Ends Without Injuries

A May 1 automobile incident near Howard left a car skidding at a turn and striking a stoop. The rear wheel broke and the occupants received a severe jolt, yet none of the young men from Dungilie sustained injuries.

Howard

Wedding and society notes from local page

The page records a wedding and various society events, listing attendees and hosts. It notes the marriage of Doyle Ovat and partner on Saturday afternoon, a musical evening at Oak Street, and an engagement between Grace Naomi Matthews and Milner Little. It also describes Pocahontas banquet activities with performances by local residents.

Doyle Ovat Joba Marity Harior Oftioek Hoxie Ina Olen Mmaer Oak Leon Patoux West Hianider Street Mra Victor ¥Illain Horriter Marguerite Jules Poox Bre Vandevelde Kenyon Matthews Bewickley Grace Naomi Milner Little Cincinnati Ohio

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