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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
2
The Newark Advocate notes Filton of North Fitch street suffered neuralgia of the heart but shows improving health after an operation at Mt Vernon hospital, performed by Dr. Larimer, amid a move to attend to a brother.
Local items recount visits by Mr and Mrs H Swetland and Miss Genevieve to Gransville, church youth groups planning a home talent play, and many residents visiting relatives in Mt Vernon Columbus Oberlin and Gallon. Highlights include a near run on a home, a child’s injury and ongoing recovery, a large senior class social, and community events like Decoration Day planning Clean Up Day and a large grower contest with 1200 entrants.
Danville and Vernon residents are listed with visits and gatherings. The notes mention Holcott spending Tuesday in Vernon, Mr and Mrs J R Hall visiting, Ride buying a Studebaker, Burris of Mt Vernon on business, trips to Columbus and Gambier, and several Sunday visits by locals including Israel Gardner and Veiling.
Community visitors from Canton Akron and Newark share weekends in Martinsburg Mt Vernon and Mt Vernon residents entertain. Buick touring cars are new for Hancock Hancock and Schooler. Property moves include Beaty and Winkle and Leonard rentals. Presbyterian church to hold a bazaar and chicken supper on May 9.
Names frequent on a Sunday in the area as Brubaker and families visit, Lew Hows from Bowling Green visiting relatives, and Kirkpatrick guests with Workman. Beginning May 24 Bilder W J Miller starts a Brethren Church lecture series on the Bible lands with stereopticon illustrated views.
St Pauls Episcopal church held its annual parish meeting at the parish house. Rector John V. Elder served as clerk. Rev Hull read acts. treasurer reported bills paid and most of Easter Offerings set aside for parish house improvements and a cement walk on Gay Street. Delegates to the diocesan convention were announced with alternates named.
The Harcourt Durinh parish held its annual meeting with large attendance. Bishop William A. Leonard of Ohio delivered a brief address. Department reports were read and wardens and vestrymen were elected including Senior Warden A G Scout and Junior Warden 8 Devol. Vestrymen named were John Cunningham Le Newhall K B Allen Dr Blake J T West Alfred Shene Quarry Chapel William Lehman Bedell Chapel and B Parker Pleasant Valley Chapel.
Mr. William Jatkeon received a telegram Tuesday reporting the death of his sister in law Mrs. Frank Jackson who died suddenly at her Columbus home Monday evening after a brief illness. She was six years old. Funeral services were held at the late home Wednesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. F L Stacy. Interment followed at Green Lawn Cemetery.
Maseilion Andrew Profund was killed after being struck by a train in Pennsylvania. Police reported the incident occurred on a public rail line near a local station, with investigators awaiting further details from the railroad company.
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