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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1911

Page

4

Magazines Delayed by Freight Distribution Change

Postmaster General Hitchcock Nay orders delaying magazine delivery starting July for the third contract section covering Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri and Iowa. Publishers will ship in freight cars to designated centers with railway jakks distributing to offices in Cincinnati Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Omaha and St Louis. The plan aims to cut railway mail service by ten percent while dispatching from plants to centers then to offices.

Hitchcock Nay Ohio Indiana Milnois Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri Iowa Post Office Cincinnati Southern Territory Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago St. Louid Omaha el Loula

Mansfield Club releases Blake from Mansfield Shield roster

Otto Blake, once third baseman for Mansfield elih, was reported to be released by Manager Hahn this morning at local headquarters. Blake struggled at the plate and played poorly in eight innings, recording a single hit while Siroad and Fellay move to new positions at New Caxiie.

Otto Blake Mansfield Elih Hahn Blake Siroad Tham Fellay New Caxiie

Heat causes death in Akron and Missouri court ruling

An Akron man dies after heat in the field as a Newnan, Alabama, town warns of heat danger. In Missouri, the Supreme Court weighs a writ in a divorce case tied to a Michigan man accused of kidnapping the former wife’s child from Spokane in January 1910, with guardianship debates ongoing.

Akron Newnan Atricheo Peterson City Supreme Court of Miesuuri Hahend Grin Lane Richard Hollwek Michigan Ywuibwrnyan Buick Wits Coriae Sepel

Unclear fragmentary health advertisement appears in paper

Fragmentary OCR describes a supposed health product for healing sores burns and ailments. Mentions a bone and household remedy and possible brand wording. Content is incomplete and lacks verifiable details.

Interplans track meet breaks college records

The Saturday afternoon Interplans meet saw the sophomores win as a college record fell with a hammer throw reaching 7 feet 10 inches and another record 10 inches in the hammer. Freshmen scored in several events with standout performances across high and low hurdles and the 140. Final team scores listed are inconsistent but show sophomores leading followed by freshmen.

Gawbler Lo Hophomores Lawl

Unclaimed Mail List From Mt Vernon Post Office

Unclaimed letters remain at the Mt. Vernon post office. Addressee details include names such as Chas Welter, Lucile Clemmens, Mamie Clutter, Edward Uahly, Frank Highman, and many others. The notice is dated May 1 1011 and signed by Sheridan G Dowds, postmaster.

Mt. Vernon Street Aumber P. O Chas Welter Jape Clollan Lucile Clemmens Mise Mamie Clutter W. Dy Filan Edward, Uahly Livele Hickwian Frank Highman Gene Keirns John W. Kelly Delbert Lisher Glenrober Kuaie Loher Lucien Magee Chancey McHenry William Middleton Charton Miller Marley Miller Lola & Freda Miller Iria Morehole Popeley Angle Ramsey Henry Roferton Clyde Stetnon Clara Stewart Thomas Taylor Clara M. Taylor John Welmar Henry Willome Sarah Windland Manda Wheeler A Sheridan G. Dowds, Pourmantor

Closing Exercises at Horn School Term Ends May 12

The Horn school closed a nine months term on May 12. Pupils presented a program including recitations and declamations by many students, with titles such as America, Close of Term, Vacation Time, and The Man of Cheer. Valedictory by Neva Wolfe, attendance 148 days, average daily attendance 28. The event honored teachers and guests. several students traveled to visit other schools in the township. BROOKS CROMWELL. WEDDING: Lourie Cromwell and Walter H Brooks Jr wed at Thomas Hyp Episcopal Church in Washington.

Horn Bong America Loreo Gitte Ray Lepley Donard Laughrey Ripelng Iva Wolfe Mary Dayla Hong Vivian Diliman Denny Hillman Hudi | Moke Roulah Finch Leo Russell Moola Ty School Me- Kee Maude Dennis Olive Whitmore Vivian Millman Alice Molten Franklin Glin Torishi Itha Laughrey Tretian Mao MeKow Neva Wolfe Hodison Ielelo Hays Brooks Cromwell Washington Mies Lourie Cromwell Oliver Cromwell Walter’ ‘Hr Brooks, Jr Baltimore

Sees Dawn of New Era Theosophist Leader Predicts Second Coming of Christ

London reports Annie Besant as stating the time is near for the second coming and a vast spiritual movement to unify all creeds. She links future Anglo American peace to a single agreement but says true world peace remains politically unachievable. The era will close, giving way to a unified spiritual age. Lafayette the Great cremated in Glasgow with ashes to Edinburgh. The German imperial yacht Kaleen visits royal court at Sheerness with Kaiser aboard for Victoria memorial unveiling.

Chri Kaleen Royal Coumn London Sheeram Kaiser Kaiserin Victoria Memorial

Benton Not Yet Resigns From Old Miami Presidency

May 18. Dr Guy Potter Benton president of Miami University has not resigned. Trustees of the University of Vermont will meet next week to consider candidates for the Vermont presidency and Dr Denton may be named. Benton likely will be moved if he desires, but Miami trustees will wait for Vermont word.

Guy Potter Benton Old Miami Hamillion Miami University University of Vermont Denton Board of Trusteea Benton

Live Stock and Grain Prices Across Markets

Illinois and Ohio daily market notices show cattle veering mixed across Chicago and Cleveland. Prices for cattle, sheep, hogs, and dairy stock listed with varied grades and futures signals, highlighting pork, beef and grain trade movements.

St Paul Orchestra to Visit Mt Yeemon Friday

The Booker Club of One Man deed plans a St Paul Symphony Orchestra concert in Mt Yeemon on Friday and Bathodey. The ensemble includes a quartet of eminent soloists and many Miss and high school musicians, promising a premier musical event for Mt Vernon audiences.

Booker Club St. Paul Baker

Reorganize a Road Texas Foreclosure Sale Planned

Palentine Texas May 1 The International and Great Northern Railroad once run by a revolver faces foreclosure sale tomorrow. The 1150 mile line in Texas is held by Missouri Pacific interests. Reports swirl on future control including bids by third mortgage bondholders led by George J Gould and allies. The Texas Railroad Commission may back the reorganization and aid financing for interest charges and rehabilitation.

Palentine Texas International and Great Northern Railroad Missouri Paeble Booker Washington George J. Gould Inter Ests Tim Texas Railroad Commission

Outlaw Diets Found Guilty in Deputy Sheriff Slaying

John Diets was found guilty of killing Deputy Sheriff Oscar Or. The jury had been out for 11 hours before returning the verdict. Merk Diets and Laslie, tied to the outlaw, were acquitted. New Naval Academy head Captain John H. Gibbons takes the post at Annapolis succeeding Captain Bowyer due to health. Gibbons is Michigan native and former Naval General Board member.

Hayward Wik John Diets Cameron Dam Oscar Or Merk Diets Laslie Tolal Naval Academy Annapolis Mia John H. Gibbons United States Naval Academy John M. Bowyer II Health Michigan Naval Boar Charleston London

Talks Unionism To Railroaders At Harrisburg

President Taft meets Pennsylvania Governor Tener and a Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen committee on arrival to address their convention. Taft endorses labor unions with limits on government employes, opposes affiliation with private unions, and warns against a wider scope of activity for federal workers. A separate crash on the Baltimore turnpike kills Robert Oliver C. Williams, a Baltimore businessman, and injures Miss Helen Griffith. Williams is ruled negligent for speeding.

Adtzens Harrisburg Tella Hartinburg, Pai Tener Pennsylvania Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Taft Brotherhood American Federation of Labor Whp Congress Washington Baltimore Turnpike Robert Oliver C. Williams

Murderer Driven From Cabin By Fire

In Montgomery on May 15 Barri caded in a cabin Tom Benson a negro fought off pursuers after killing Peter Molle. He shot five men wounding deputies Nobbel McCord and others, and Primus and Benson were killed or mortally wounded as flames trapped them.

Montgomery Ala Tom Benson Peter Molle Jake Primus Eugene Nobbel Harry McCord Owen James Alford White Henson Nobbel McCord Bille Primus

Confederate Veterans Reunion Opens in Little Rock

May 15 in Little Rock Arkansas marks the twenty first annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans and sixteenth of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans. About 80000 visitors expected as tents rise in City Park and events run through the week including a monument unveiling and a big parade. Congressmen Hobson to speak at the opening ceremonies and social gatherings feature prominent sponsors and visiting maids. May 16 in Chattanooga the International Railway Fuel Association holds its third annual convention with Dr Joseph A Holmes of the US Bureau of Mines among speakers on fuel efficiency.

Little Rock Ark Arkansis United Confederate Veterina United Sons of Confederate Veterans Richmond P. Hobson Madama Capital Guards Sixth Arkansas Infantry Chattanooga Tenn International Railway Fuel Association Joseph A. Holmes United States Bureau of Mings

Magill Divorce Petition Filed in Knox County Court

Henry G. Magill residence unknown is named in a Common Pleas Court divorce petition filed by Brand Magill seeking divorce alimony and child custody. The case appears in Knox County Ohio with attorney H Houck representing the petitioner.

Henry G. Magill Joroby Brand Magill Hay Common Pleas Court Knox County Ohio Snitdren Houck Planet

Public Works Bid Notice Mount Vernon Ohio 1900s

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Public Service in Mount Vernon Ohio until noon June 16 for paving Blackberry Alley and Plum Alley sections with hard burned brick. Bids must include a certified check or bond of 600 dollars, contract bonds 50 percent, and bid security. Rights reserved to reject any or all bids. Charl e a M. Rairch ild, Director. Clinton N. Williams, Clerk.

Public Service Mount Vernon Ohio Chestnut Water Street Charlea M. Rairchild Altent Clinton N. Williams

Southern Women's Golf Tourney Opens in Atlanta

The first Southern women's golf tournament begins at Rast Lake in Atlanta on May 11. Qualifying rounds start in the morning and continue through Saturday, boasting a large entry list of prominent players from New Orleans Louisville Montgomery Charleston Macon Mobile Jacksonville Pensacola and other cities. The event promises smooth organization and strong competition.

Atlanta Ulul Rast Lake New Orleans Louieville Montgomery Charleston Macon Mobile Jacksonville Pensscola

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