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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1910
Page
3
A formal building is opened to the public with a ceremony and refreshments as guests sample punch and cigars. Local officials preside while attendees note the new facility’s role for community events.
Friday marked the opening of the Kesler Dowds wholesale grocery at the foot of Main Street near the viaduct. The three story concrete and steel building features thick walls and a hydraulic elevator, fireproof doors, and expansive floor space for stored goods. Visitors were welcomed by firm members, offered lunch and cigars, and guided through departments showcasing stock and sample goods.
A fragmented report notes safety calm with no fire in rooms and dampness managed. It mentions the building equipment stock and up to date protections, asserting Mt Vernon now has nine other businesses in a growing local industry.
A silver medal contest will be held Tuesday evening May 10 at 7 20 o clock at Wing Street Christian Church city. Program includes scripture reading and prayer by Rev J T Black solo by Mrs A D Stokes The Cripple Boy s Story by Nota Clark Not it to By Eiased by Juanita Wel Duel Mr Lewis and Miss Pool One of Many by Emma Crider The Result of Treating by Landrew Altenburg Solo by Mrs Stokes Nellie s Victory Pearl Edwards Trio mixed pool Mrs Lewis Miss Fannie Pool Accompanied by Mrs Belle Critchfield Reading Isabel Nixon Presentation of medals by Rev W O Newcomer.
The Baker drug store on South Main street drops G. R. Baker & Son branding and becomes G. BR. Baker & Co. A half interest in the stock was purchased by Mr. Paul T. Baker of Zanesville, signaling a new ownership phase.
The Baptist Missionary society met with Mrs J B Hamer Friday afternoon. The program included a Gospel in France by Mrs J M Kyvalt, piano solo by Miss Harriet Swetland, John Calvin by Mr H B Campbell, and reports from the State Missionary convention. Refreshments were served during the social hour by hostesses Mrs Harmer and Mrs Blins.
Samuel Dunn died at the Knox county infirmary Saturday morning after a months long illness. He was seventy two and had been an inmate for about five years. Funeral held at the Baptist church in Fredericktown at noon Sunday with Rev Welbright of Granville officiating. Interment followed in Forest Cemetery in Fredericktown.
Detroit May 7 The Grand Inter Fraternity Council of the United States began its second annual convention here with delegates from preparatory school organizations across the country in attendance. The group aims to remove objectionable features of preparatory school societies to curb criticism. Mr Clyde L Weaver was a visitor.
A runaway pony attached to a small cart on West Vine Street near Main injured Mrs. William L. Ward and her three children Friday afternoon. Mrs. Ward suffered a deep facial gash and severe bruises, remaining unconscious briefly before doctors treated her. The cart broke, the pony escaped unharmed, and bystanders assisted until ambulance aid arrived for transport.
The Women's Pellet Corn wrs held a Friday night meeting with strong attendance. Memorial day plans were discussed and four Fort aims were noted. Capt M M Murphy praised Mrs Grim for years of efficient work and presented her a set of solid silver tea spoons as a surprise gift after floral wreaths were laid on the casket of the deceased Woldler.
Knox county Ohio police report Alice Maxwell a 17 year old Mt Vernon girl disappeared with Howard Bartlett 24 a married man. Bartlett fled the Home Hotel jumping from a rear porch as officers moved in. The pair had left Mt Vernon for Cincinnati. Bartlett faces abduction charges while Maxwell was found at the hotel.
The article compares major North American rivers: the Amazon about 2944 miles long and four miles wide near its sea entry, the Yukon approximately 2044 miles long with 1500 navigable miles seasonally, the Mississippi about 8000 miles from source to mouth, and the Missouri longer than the upper Mississippi. It notes combined navigable Mississippi and tributaries exceed 14 000 miles, with Missouri vying for longest when including lower Mississippi. It also cites Jefferson and Madison rivers lengths toward the Mississippi junction.
Executrix Susie HK Huntaberger appointed for late FP H Muntaberger with no bond required. Appraisers listed as Dowds, Kesler, and Judson Vincent. First partial account filed by Bessie Foresythe guardian of Paul Foresythe with revolved $102.02 and no disbursements. John C Berger administers Anro E Berger with revolved $1,065.87 and same amount paid out. Deeds filed: Sarah Bartlett to Josephine C McFadden for part Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Bart Wwit’s Proposed Addition to South Vernon F450.
A 15 year reputation claim for F J Cheney and sons is offered with a $100 reward for untreatable catarrh. Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse the firm and Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a blood and mucous system remedy. Hull's Family Pills promote constipation relief.
Statesmen, philanthropists, educators and others meet in Hartford for a three day New England Arbitration and Peace Congress. Bishop Brower of Connecticut will preside at the opening session. Delegates will visit New Britain on Tuesday, birthplace of Hil Burritt, an early advocate of settling international disputes by arbitration.
A garbled line discusses American farmers paying large sums for crops and eggs. It mentions 109 and 800 million dollars, implying high crop and egg expenditures, but the text is unclear and incomplete about specifics or entities.
Albert Wolfe a former Curtis Hotel cafe bartender was arrested Saturday around nine on South Main Street by Lieutenant McElroy for keeping a speakeasy and selling intoxicating liquor. Chief Dermody said he had evidence of Wolfe selling liquor at his West Front Street home and the case went before Mayor Mitchell where Wolfe pled guilty and paid 300 dollars plus costs.
A number of Miss Rya f Maynoulds friends gathered at her home on North Sandusky street Friday and gave her a pleasant surprise for her fourteenth birthday. Attending were Hazel Sevelt Verl Winterringer Car ren Mahaffey Laura Barncord Mellie Wells Elma Denman Jessie Brynton Flossie Barncord Herniee Lafever Grace Baker Lena Griffan Eva Barncord.
Mrs Taft wife of the President led a distinguished Washington circle to Bryn Mawr College May Day games. Helen Taft, a student, watched the events on the college green as a recreation of traditional May Day festivities.
General functions in the Chamber of Deputies will occur tomorrow with interest high as the first election held under Senor Maura. Madrid awaits the results amid keen public attention during the Spain general election.
London May English scientists outline a new state of matter from radiation. Prof Willan H Bragg of Advloidy University discusses rays from radium that are neither solid liquid nor gas yet constitute matter. The particles move at about 10 000 miles per second and pass through other substances.
May 7 17 year old Thomas Koal condemned for life for killing Candler J Fawcett during a botched bank robbery at Merchants National Bank of New Albany. Reading mentions corn planting gear by John Deere and a local dealer L A Weiss.
An colonial advertisement touts a herbal cure labeled Gray's Australian Laat sold by The Mot Oray Co in La Roy New York for 0 cents. It promises relief from backaches by a “rete combination of natures herbs” and claims fast energy without fatigue.
Cleveland banker Walker president of the South Cleveland Banking Company was found guilty of perjury as the bank recently failed. The verdict comes amid scrutiny of the bank’s collapse and its officers.
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female illnesses. It includes testimonials from Mrs. W. H. Bunern and Mrs. C. W. Deny claiming recovery from exhausting conditions after using the product for months.
A fragmented OCR rail timetable lists east and north bound routes with connections, noting daily services and Sundays exceptions. It includes various train numbers, departure and arrival times, and special notes such as Mt. Vernon service and Sunday only runs.
The administrator of Frank E. Allen deceased offers 106 acres of the Homestead Farm in Howard Township Knox County Ohio for public auction on Saturday May 28 between 1 and 2 PM on the premises. The farm is described as one of the choice farms with new buildings and good improvements. Ell a Wolfe is administrator, Park Blair attorney for the administrator.
Public auction ordered by the court of Knox County Ohio for Bladensburg property in Porterfield's addition Lot Forty‑nine and half of Lot Thirty‑eight plus another parcel in Lot Five in first quarter of fifth township range. Terms require one half cash, half due in one year with 6 percent annual interest. secured by mortgage and insurance policy assigned to mortgagee. Lawra He Housk, attorney for administrator Avril Th, 1819 4-19 265-1035.
Franny v Carailing February 1910 Knox Common Pleas. By order of sale of the Court of Common Pleas of Knox County Ohio I will offer for sale at the door of the Court House Mount Vernon on Saturday May 21 1910 between 1 pm and 3 pm the following described real estate situate in Knox County Ohio township five range four ten. Descriptions include two tracts totaling approximately 25 acres and 1 acre parcels with mortgage terms and penalties for nonpayment. Attorneys for plaintiffs listed.
Mr Al Schweltzer star outfielder of the St Louis Ambro Sean league team spent Friday night in Mt Vernon as a guest of friends. The St Louis team had been playing in Cleveland for several days and Schweltzer came down from Cleveland last night returning Saturday morning.
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