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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
3
Opinions received on the Artists Recital program for the May Festival in Newark are noted. Two suits are filed in the Court of Common Pleas. An epilepsy affidavit has been filed in probate.
Written opinions received by Clerk of Courts Hayes recount cases from Knox county heard by the court of appeals in Newark in March. Items include Samuel Black vs Leak affirmed and John McHifresh vs Blu baugh reversed, plus Koons vs Genterburg Savings Bank reversed. Other matters: suit to recover 450 dollars. partition suit for Mary Cutnan. epilepsy affidavit in probate. marriage licenses. a deed filed. plus a lengthy music program note for an artist recital with selected pieces and performers.
Ten firms bid to supply two mobile fire trucks for Mt. Vernon with delivery planned soon. Peerless Motor Car Company offered the top bid of 9500 for both wagons, while the lowest bid was 4450 for a single wagon. Firms bidding included American LaFrance Kinsel Kar Kelley-Springfield International Motor Truck Knox Robison Brockway Martin Seregrave. No contract was awarded as of Saturday and the decision was deferred to next week.
John Leahue of Columbus arrived Saturday to take the post of superintendent of outside work for the Ohio Fuel Supply Company. Philip Krebs of Columbus has temporarily filled the role and will return to Columbus around May 15 to resume duties. Leahue has rented Mrs. Hancock's property on East High Street and will move his family to Mount Vernon.
Miah Besse Patterson of Mt Vernon, employed at Younga Jewelry, won the second prize of 16 dollars in The Voice of the Victor Record Description Contest. The monthly Victor dealers publication awarded prizes to those writing best stories about a Victor record. Patterson chose Schumann Heink’s The Harking for her entry.
The U S naval observatory in Washington and the Paris observatory completed a successful wireless time signal exchange between the Eiffel Tower and Arlington to determine longitude and radio signal velocity. The effort, begun in 1912, used coincident measurements and coordinated French and American commissions, with stations in Paris and Washington and instrument houses built for both sides.
The Knox County session of the Missionary Society within the Zanesville Presbytery held a Friday afternoon meeting. Officers were elected including Vice Presidents Mrs W D Fulton Ark and Mrs Warsar Pond Granville, with others from Dresden New Concord Coshocton and Zanesville. Next annual meeting set for Central Presbyterian Church Zanesville.
Deputy Warden Pensrowa files affidavit charging Ready Vucas with using dynamite to kill Isttha Kokosing river at a location near the Caves. A warrant was issued and placed in Handwot Worden Peapows. An arrest was expected Saturday afternoon.
Blanche Clark wife of Stewart B Clark died at 305 Hast Water Street Friday at 4 30 after a cancer illness. Born 1875 she is survived by daughter Nora and mother Mrs Fennie Houghton. Funeral at home Sunday 1 PM. Interment Green Valley cemetery. Catherine Roush dies at Martinsburg home after long illness at 94. Widow survived by eight daughters and one son. Funeral at Brandon Sunday morning 1 PM. Interment Brandon.
Four girls were cremated this morning after a fire destroyed an apartment house in Newark New Jersey. The blaze left the building a charred ruin with victims reported in the early hours.
A strong earthquake in Catenia Sicily today razed at least a dozen villages. Linera was leveled with 50 dead reported and many others missing. Passo Pomo Bongeardo and Malsti yielded 20 bodies. Mount Etna remained active with further damage feared.
Mrs. Vadie Blackburn hosted a birthday gathering in Martinsburg with about thirty guests for her son Ralph’s celebration. In Ontario a marriage united Jense Welker and Milas Hazel Blatulier on May 6, with plans to reside in Mt Vernon. Other nuptials included Charles Robert Pailard and Olive Acenith Gants on May 6 at the M and parade parsonage, and Ray Barnett’s ceremony for Ralph Whitney and Gladys Shivney. The Kan yon college Sophomore Hop at Gambier drew about seventy five couples, with dancing until 4 30 a m and music by a Cleveland orchestra. local attendees from St. Var nou were listed.
Washington May 9 Secretary of War Garrison said he has a report on Private Parks who disappeared at Vera Cruz. He refused to deny or confirm rumors of his execution by Mexican forces. A sports note says Gambier and Howard tied 9 to 9 after rain, with Gambier’s Bickin and Gorsuch, Howard’s Tracy and Ransom in action.
Hare McIntosh has returned to the stage to dramatize the Gare della Blossom stories. The production is revived as part of a local theater program and promises a new interpretation of the familiar tales.
The report describes the death of Mamie Hartel following a Saturday incident linked to residents Wilven and Irlande in Winterville and Genterturns. Confirmed details are sparse in the fragment.
Five stallions advertised for 1914 breeding season. notable sires include Petia PIFFER foaled by Peter The Great with a 2 07% trotting record and PRINCE AX, both offered at service fees. HAGLE DENMARK and HONFLEUR described as versatile or Percheron horses with specific reg numbers and owners. service fees listed for breeding and colt guarantee, with weight and breed details for each horse.
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