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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
3
The First May Festival proved a great success with soloists surpassing expectations. Performances dazzled, conductor led splendidly, and the overall concert delivered impressive choral and instrumental effects to a keen audience.
The Mount Vernon First May Festival showcased Harriet Ware cantata Sir Olaf and Cadman Vision of Sir Launfal, performed by a strong chorus under William Coup. Soloists included Margaret Berry Miller and Douglass Powell, with Mrs. Wilbur Mills at the organ. the event drew enthusiastic applause and highlighted the community chorus as a valued cultural asset.
The Knox Savings and Loan describes liberal terms emphasizing mutuality, moderate expenses, and earnings. It states the company is not run for a few stockholders but for depositor and borrower benefit, with low staff and expenses, and earnings sufficient to cover withdrawals. Colville signs as secretary at Main and Vino streets.
Secretary of State Bryan will address the Pan-American Society of the United States at its second annual banquet in New York tomorrow night. The event is led by Director General Jom Barrett and Henry White, with Bryan’s remarks expected to outline State Department policy toward Latin American republics. The society, formed a year ago in New York, counts Andrew Carnegie and John Wanamaker among prominent members, with Henry White as president and Lloyd Griscom among its officers.
Columbia Ohio May 14 In response to more than 1000 voters gathered at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium former Mayor George B Marshall announced himself as an independent candidate for mayor at the upcoming municipal election in November He will discuss the record of his former administration.
In St Louis on May 14 Jack OConnor former manager of the St Louis Browns secured a $5,000 judgment against President Hedges. The jury vindicated him amid claims he manipulated the team and allowed Larry Lajoie eight hits in two games to hinder Ty Cobb from winning the American League batting title. OConnor held a two year contract but was dismissed by Hedges in fall 1910 on these charges.
May 14 Dr Alexander announced F C Neate and assistants aim to cross the Atlantic in an aeroplane to win 965000 for the first flight under 72 hours. Professor Bell predicts a possible one spurt journey starting from Halifax reaching Ireland.
The thirty eighth International convention of the Young Men's Christian Association of North America will meet May 15 to 18 at Musael Hall Cincinnati chaired by B. B. Wit of Mt Vernon. Notable speakers include John M Mott Robert E Speer Walter Hienbusch H B F McFarland J Bryan. A manufacturers dinner features Cyrus H McCormick of International Harvester. Ohio luncheon at Grand Hotel May 17 noon gathers Ohio men. The convention outlines Y M C A worldwide work and reports. This marks the first International meeting in Ohio in years.
In Columbus Ohio May 14 the trial of Frank Baxter former superintendent of banks of Ohio ended before it began The jury was dismissed after a motion to acquit Baxter on lack of intent was sustained The judge Kinkaid’s ruling may influence the case against J B Cameron former president of Union Savings and Trust Company indicted for misappropriation of its funds
A son was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Frederick Hill who reside just north of the city on the Mansfield road.
The Ohio supreme court affirmed a Knox County common pleas decision in the Ben Ames v W D McGoughy case. Other cases mentioned include Sanders Mason v Knox County Commissioners and Korusya Central Delivery Company. The McGaughey v Vernonview Window Giner Co matter saw the circuit court judgment upheld through appeals.
The Gambler Choral Society presents its second concert of the season on Friday evening May 16 in Rosse Hall. Directed by Dr C W Foltz of Westerville Ohio the chorus is trained and will perform fine selections. Special soloists include Mrs Julia Putnam Leonard Mrs R B Allen Mr Louis Dobie and Mr Laurence Math.
In Poughkeepsie on May 14 a loaf bearing a carved epitaph led First Reformed Church officials to discover the loss of tombstones from a deserted graveyard. A prominent resident found the message Beered Died April on the bread, traced to a gravestone mold, prompting police to investigate and pursue vandals who stole at least a wagon load of stones.
Columbus May 14 The state convention of the Ohio Sunday School association will be held in Lima October 7 8 and 9 Floods prevented Portsmouth from hosting after plans for a large gathering were begun The change moves the event from Portsmouth to Lima due to flood damage and expected attendance.
Era with Mise Mabelle Young as accompanist. The society formed November 1 with 85 members to foster musical development. Led by Dr R B Alten and director Mr Foltz, it plans twenty rehearsals and a concert after every ten. All music lovers urged to attend Friday evening concert.
A rear fire at the Upson hotel in Suyahoga Park nearly destroyed the two story addition. Six guests escaped in night clothes as authorities suspect incendiary origin. Separately Washington reports Dr. Charles P. Neil resigning as labor commissioner to join American Smelting and Refining Co. In Calgary Luther McCarty locates training quarters for a May 24 bout with Arthur Pesky, favored at 10 to 7.
Washington May 14 Representative J T Heflin of Alabama said a straw poll of his fellow representatives shows the majority in the house against votes for women is over one to one. He adds that sentiment in the senate, per his advice, is overwhelmingly opposed to woman suffrage.
The fragment notes heavy damage from recent floods in Ohio and Indiana, yet the Central League began on time with large crowds. It mentions the Boston Braves leading the National League in the season's first week and comments on the advantage of leading early, though the Braves performed well in that period.
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