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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1910
Page
5
A convention gathers in St Louis with representatives from about ten million farmers. The gathering aims to urge lawmakers to back specific legislation while politicians eyeball the influential farming bloc and its potential impact on policy.
St Louis May 2 The Farmers Union will convene with 10 million farmers’ delegates to push state and national legislation, form bureaus to represent farmer demands, and rally support for farm economic reform including a parcels post, postal savings banks, and limits on cotton speculation. Notably, Taft and other national figures will speak as the movement rises to political prominence.
The notice promotes banking with $900,000 resources and highlights safety as the first priority. It advertises a safe interest rate on Savings Deposits and Time Certificates and invites customers to open accounts with $1 for Savings and $5 for Checking.
Rev. Mr. Nesbitt of Pataskala preached at the Presbyterian church in this city both morning and evening to large audiences especially at the morning service. He was delegated by Vanesville Presbytery to occupy the Mt. Vernon pulpit made vacant by the resignation of Rev. J. S. Revennaugh and to declare the pulpit vacant until a local congregation selects another pastor. Revennaugh preached his first sermon at his new charge in Cincinnati Sunday. No action has yet been taken to secure a regular pastor.
Mayor Marshall sent a letter to the street railway company urging resumption of service and pledged use of all powers to protect life and property. He issued a call for 200 volunteers for police duty to be called up during the strike. Police conveyed several cars by automobile. Water on Arctic ice will crack it as boiling water cracks glass due to the extreme cold of the ice.
May term of common pleas court convened with Judge J M Wickham presiding. Grand jury reports little work for this term. Proceedings cover condemning real estate for a Millwood school, examining county treasury, partial guardian and executor accounts, and the Dobberstein will. Marriage licenses issued and deeds filed noted. A primary election corruption warning and related penalties are explained. Reverend Lawrence C Newcomer resigns as pastor of Vine Street Church in Chief.
The Pocahontas Council celebrated its 17th anniversary on Saturday evening with a served meal for about seventy-five members. Four candidates were balloted on and pledged for membership after a short program. A drill was planned for next Saturday evening to initiate them, with many intending to travel to Columbus on the Pocahontas day for the convention.
Smith was arrested near the C. A. and C. station by Officer Hough on Saturday evening for intoxication. He carried a revolver and was about to draw it when taken into custody. Before Mayor Mitchell, he was fined one dollar and sent back to the county jail.
The Buckeye Building and Loan Company at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio credits rapid growth to courteous service from its officers and directors. The notice notes assets of 5 500 000 and says five percent is paid on fine deposits.
Representative Gotshall appointed to the Conference Committee considering the Langdon tax measure. Senate and House failed to agree, committee to resolve the matter during recess and report a bill when the legislature reconvenes May 10. The tax commission topic stands as a major issue before the General Assembly. The appointment is described as a high honor to Representative Gotshall.
The Reverend Lawrence C. Newcomer announces his resignation from Mt. Vernon church to accept a pastorate in Connersville Indiana. In a letter to his congregation he cites larger field of labor and urgent call, expressing gratitude and prayer for his successor as he departs after planned formal arrangements.
Unclaimed mail notices published in the Daily Banner list names and addresses to avoid delivery delays. Entries include Armstrong J W, Arrington Mixa Jennie, Bergin W, Bellmunta Ozzie, Cows Miss, Ford Mrs Olin Gilbert, Haddix Burr, Higgins Thomas, Hooton Thowas P, Jones May, Kirkpatrick Sirs George Listen, Lingon Bertha, Mitchell Cate, Sehrack Wmn, Sternmety Clyde, Trent M Wolibord, Workman Mrs Homer, and others with instructions to claim at the Mt Vernon post office.
The prize ear of corn from the 1909 National Corn Exhibition in Omaha, a hybrid Reed's Yellow Dent Alexander Gold Standard, 10 1/2 inches long with 20 ounces weight, plus a sterling silver and gold trophy bearing the Kellogg trademark, are shown at Dowds dry Goods May 18. The cup stands 4 inches high on ebony base, valued at $1,000, attracting corn growers and public interest.
An old fashioned advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure offering a one hundred dollar reward for an uncured case. It lists F J Cheney Co Toledo and several endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists, urging internal use to affect blood and mucous membranes. Price of 76 cents per bottle and a separate Hall's Family Pills for constipation are advertised.
The home of Clyde Thompson seven miles west of Waterford was burned Sunday evening around five. Clyde and his wife were in a downstairs room during a thunderstorm when a lightning flash followed by a blaze from a broken telephone wire ignited the room. Neighbors aided in saving most household goods. insurance coverage stood at about 700 dollars.
A blast of lightning during an electrical storm at about five pm hit a tree in William Cover's yard, knocking three Indians from a porch. They were stunned briefly with no serious injuries. The tree was broken and destroyed.
A barn owned by John Gale about two miles west of Waterford was struck by lightning Sunday afternoon near four thirty. The fire started at the roof corner, spread rapidly to the dry shingles, and the building burned to the ground without any livestock inside. Much feed and farming machinery were destroyed though no people were harmed.
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