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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
5
The annual program outlines events starting June 13 with the Rev. Robert L. Harris president delivering the baccalaureate sermon. Announced speaker is noted as the man orator for the occasion.
The provisional program for Kenyon College's 85th commencement includes an alumni board meeting, Phi Beta Kappa address by LeBaron Rensell Briggs of Harvard, a president’s reception, the senior play The Frogs, and multiple services, concerts, and reunions from June 13 to 18 in Gambier Ohio. Also notes Mt Vernon water pumping debate over electric versus steam systems with cost analysis and citizen input.
Washington May 5 The circuit court of appeals sustained the contempt findings but revised sentences with 20 days in jail and fines of 600 dollars each for Mitchell and Morrison, outlining new penalties in the contempt cases.
In Springfield Ohio on May 5 the jury in the case of Dr Arthur B Smith accused of poisoning his wife Florence Vaviler Smith disagreed after 41 hours of deliberation. Judge Hagen declared a mistrial and dismissed the jury with no official statement on the jury’s vote.
George J. Magly, secretary of the Teutonia Savings and Loan Company, pleaded guilty to making false reports to the state building and loan department as his trial paused. He faces a three year sentence in Columbus. The case centers on the failed institution and its reported financial irregularities.
Knox county historic court day sees simultaneous sessions of common pleas and chancery with Judge Jewell presiding. Grand jury sworn except one missing member. naturalization hearings for four foreigners including Castor Swanson and Martin. county commissioners set two bridge repair contracts. guardianship and probate filings noted. assignment of chancery cases continued.
A May 6 gathering at New York City Hall brought delegates from English speaking nations to plan celebrations for the Ghent Treaty centennial. Notables included Lord Wemrdai, Alton B Parker, Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Nicholas Murray Butler. The conference opened with Mayor Gaynor's welcome and will meet daily at 4 p.m. with events centered on December 24, 1914, January 5, 1915, and February 17, 1915 as key celebration dates.
Monday morning docket lists jury cases in the court of common pleas for the next three weeks starting May 12. Deeds filed include L Black to Benjamin Shurr for lot 189 Buckeye proposed addition Mt Vernon, $30. Nathaniel McNeal to Leo Aller for Elmwood subdivision parcel, $600. Benjamin Kaylor to C M Kaylor, 10 acres in Union, $1. Clyde Palmer to Ella Robertson for 12 Messmore addition Centerbury, $350. A B Cummings administrator to Eldon P Greer, 2 acres in Jefferson, $106.67.
A man fleeing after a sale escaped authorities during a raid. Police pursued the suspect, but he vanished before officers could detain him. No injuries were reported, and detectives continued reviewing surveillance footage.
Sheriff Woolfson and Chief Clem Clements conducted a raid on a West Front Street house Saturday night. They observed Thomas Harrington selling beer and whisky and taking money, but he escaped. Investigators identified three customers and recovered two cases of beer and 10 pints of whisky for use as evidence. A charge of keeping a place for sale of intoxicating liquor under the Rose law was filed against Harrington on Monday.
Cattinje Montenegro May 6 Nicholas I of Montenegro ordered evacuation of Scutari fortress in response to European powers demand. Ladies' and children's garments cleaned pressed and repaired at L A Pitz 612 E Hamtramck phone 922- block.
The Larwill Foundation presents lectures in Ascension Hall Gambier this week by Prof George Edward Woodberry formerly at Columbia University. The course title is Two Aspects of Criticism Creative and Historical. Admission is free. The college invites friends from Mt Vernon to attend.
Seventh Day Adventists in areas including Mt Vernon plan to travel to the quadrennial general conference in Washington DC from May 15 to June 8. Mt Vernon College president J H Smith is among the delegates and other Mt Vernon Adventists will attend. Delegates from every state will be present to discuss important matters.
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