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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1916

Page

3

Tragic streetcar accident claims John Lauderbaugh

John Lauderbaugh 17, a North High School junior, was killed after leaping from a moving street car and being dragged beneath another car near High street and King avenue. He suffered a severed left leg, broken limbs, and head injuries, dying at Protestant hospital about midnight. The incident occurred as he hurried to a masquerade party with friends and family, while his brother and mother witnessed the aftermath.

Columbus John Lauderbaugh North High School Protestant Hospital Young Lauderbaugh Hattley Lauderbaugh East Eighteenth Avenue Mt. Vernon Charles Lauderbaugh High Street King Avenue H. H. Snively de Bolvely In & Brown-Myers Amimlanoy de Jf Gibbons House Lewis Ashley T. Tuck Equitable Life Assurance Sociuty of New York Clarence Lauderbaugh Tuck Kathleen Guy Lauderbaugh Pennsylvania

Death notices of Alexander Fawcett and Ophelia Mills

Alexander Fawcett died Friday afternoon at his home on Columbus road after a long illness of paralysis. He was about TS years old and leaves a wife and several children with half-siblings listed. He was born in Ireland and lived in Knox county, California, and then returned to this community. Funeral Monday at 10:20 at his late home with Rev. J. A. Long officiating. Ophelia Mills died at her daughter’s home near Bladensburg after a two week illness following a fall. She was 89, widow of J. N. Mills, and survived by seven children. Funeral Monday at 1 at Martinsburg Presbyterian church, Rev. Margler officiating, interment in Martinsburg cemetery.

Alexander Fawcett Columbus Road Anna Shoults William Robert Fawcett Mt. Vernon Orla Fowles Akron John Fawcett Orrville Charles Henry Dovey Vernon Melvin Darling County Donegal Ireland Knox County California J. A. Long Ophelia Mills Martha Boyd Bladensburg J. N. Mills A. C William Mills Boyd Albert Mills Chicago John Mills Springfield Fred Allie Decatur Ind Loretta Harrod British Columbia Canada Martinsburg Presbyterian Church Margler Martinsburg

Tributes at Hopewell for Rev Bedell memory

The Hopewell church honored late Rev. War ren H. Bedell with memorial services led by Rev. A Luscombe and a program featuring hymns a quartet and deacons tributes. The Eris Times notes parishioners fear cold weather and wind while attending services and driving to church.

Warren H. Bedell Hopewell Church Bedell D. OD Turn J.P. Oe Bedall Henry Mill G §. Dye

Towne High School Notes Highlight Letters and Events

Edward G Rowling reports on school activities at Towne High School. Principal Turner honors Vorrest Sebsch with a letter for track work, Iris leading football letters awarded, Rev Freeman speaks on Education, faculty and students participate in concerts and field trips. Staff plans a Forum picnic at Martin's woods with faculty invited.

Turner Vorrest Sebsch Hester Jones Iris’ Bie Ward Freeman EAN Cation Rev. Freeman Forum Martin's Woods

Mt Vernon Telephone Company advises on switchboard rebuild

Patrons are informed that a major rebuild of the Mt Vernon switchboard aims to bring improved service. During the work, service will be slower at peak times for several weeks as operators adjust. Automatic features will enhance speed once completed and notices will inform subscribers of changes. the $400 expenditure is for patron benefit, not earnings.

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Bank Reply In Action To Recover Brought Against Them

In a bank reply case the institution seeks recovery in a dispute over forged checks. The suit centers on alleged forged instruments and the bank’s defense against liability for the disputed payments.

Mansfield Sheet Mill Sued For 2900 In Damages

A slate of civil actions filed Friday in Richland county court includes Mansfield Sheet and Tin Plate company facing multiple suits over alleged forged and dishonored checks totaling 2900 dollars. Plaintiffs William Adams and Walter Adame seek recovery for a forged check, while Ira Baker Albert Barr and William Harris sue for damages tied to alleged pollution of Rockfork stream harming farm land and livestock. Other filings involve divorce petitions and related claims, with various defendants and counterclaims detailed by court filings and attorneys.

Knox National Junk Ve William Adams Walter Adame Pon Claritit Clyde Thatcher Plaintif GW. Cramer Henry C. Devin Plainout Manfield Sheet and Tin Plate Company Fatuers Richland County Court of Common Pleas Reed Beach Ira Baker Rockfork Albert Barr Baker Wil Iam Harris Mansfield Shield

Juniors Entertained by Allen at Kenyon College Event

Dr and Mrs Reginald Bryant Allen hosted a May 11 reception and dance for Kenyon College junior class members and Harcourt Place seminary young ladies. About two hundred attended the M M Club event at the K of P armory with Mild orchestra, dogwood decor, punch, ice cream and cake. Out of town guests included students and alumni from Denison university OSA Columbus Centerbury and Kenyon college among others.

Reginald Bryant Allen Kenyon College Harcourt Place Seminary M. M K. of P. Armory M. M. Club Clu Mary Baret Beam Ruth Amadon Elizabeth Owen Pauline Smith Luctle Smith Miriam Rosenthal Harriet Swetland Armory Louise Pierce Vanston Blanche Searjes Toledo Laura Palmer Juliet Barker Agnes Stacy Messrs Herbert Shorney Charles Willis Henry Arnold Denison University Granville Robert Severns Harry Haymes Columbus Thomas Wiseman Frederick Young Fletcher Devin Wendall Stillwell James Todd Henry Downe Pierre McBride Arthur King Berton Shaner James Benolt Alexander McKechnie Clarence Ader Robert Barrow Carl Brick Gambler Charles PD. Hayden Centerbury Ralph Morton Marion Douglass

Neenan Alm to Speak at Alexandria Memorial Day Rally

Nesnan, former Mr Vernor man and president of the National Window Glass Workers, will speak May 28 in Alexandria Tod during a large union celebration honoring Faber's memorial day.

Alm. Nesnan Vernor Man National Window Glass Workers Alexandria Tod Faber

Birth announcement for Phoredas to Hotchkiss family

Mrs Howard Hotchkiss of Palrsview announces the birth of Phoredas to Mr and Mrs. Hotchkiss. The notice records a newborn, with limited readable details due to OCR issues.

Howard Hotchkiss Palrview

Catarrh Cure Promoted by Doctor in Toledo Ad

An advertisement touts a local treatment for catarrh claiming internal remedies reach the bloodstream and cure the disease. It cites a physician’s endorsement, mentions the product named Catarrh Cure, and invites readers to request testimonials from FF Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.

Halel FF Cheney

Abandon Hunt for Bandits on Mexican Border

Washington may 12 failure of Generals Scott and Bre ton to reach agreement at border talks leads to a temporary abandonment of the chase after Villa and his followers. Funston orders retreat to more secure lines north of Namiquipa as Pershing plans to police the border while Baker says policy remains unchanged and no intervention is sought.

Gener Scott Obregon Villa Washington Cbreton Mexico Funston War Department Han Petahing Namiquipa Gieneral Tasker N. Bliss Ata Pershing Chihuahua Durango Namiquip Metco Baker

Hough Expects Call for More Militiamen From Mexico

After talks with General Mills and Colonel Meciver Adjutant General Benson W. Hough and Colonel W. St. Duffy of the Ohio National Guard say the situation in Mexico may require calling out more militia and the call could come at any time. They base this on impressions rather than direct data. General Hough will present a mobilization plan and advise mobilizing the northern infantry regiments at Camp Perry to avoid congestion with Camp Chase in Columbus.

Washington A T. Mills George W. Meciver Benson W. Hough W. St. Duffy Ohio Nations Guard Mexico Ohio Guard Hough Ohio Militia War Department Camp Chase Columbus Camp Perry

NO BREAK WITH MEXICO Representatives Discuss Conference

American General Scott and Mexican official Juan Amador met in a private car to discuss the conference. They denied any ultimatum was offered and expected no trouble between the United States and Mexico. Amador said Obregon would suppress banditry as 1408 troops were ordered into northern Mexico from Chihuahua City. Fire at Lima, Ohio, destroyed the Power Manufacturer Foundry. President Primm fired the toga at $29,000.

Paso Tex General Scott Juan Amador Mexico Amador Express United States Amador Scott Funston Sore Amaifor Obregon Chituahua City Chihuehua Lima Tima Wwe Company Matthew Primm

Suffrage Workers in New York Battle Front on Front Page

In 1915 New York suffrage campaign, about 1 000 workers appeared on page one while 190 000 canvassed, endured long hours and interviews with no meals. Miss Fanny Lawson emerged as a premier organizer, guiding districts, meetings, and volunteer squads with relentless dedication. A playful aside notes a game called basket upset used to train or entertain workers.

New York Fen Weetings New York City Fanny Lawson Panny Lawson Abe Anement Lawnon

A Popular Spring Sport in May Mud Relief

When the mud dries under warm May rays the Hittie people enjoy hoop rolling after shading and coasting, a favored spring pastime noted among local residents.

New York Girl Elizabeth Goddard Captures Attention

A partial readable fragment describes a young woman named Elizabeth Goddard in New York. The text suggests she has become a local favorite or notable figure, with references to a toy and a social scene. Further details are unclear due to the damaged text.

Elizabeth Goddard New York

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