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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
7
London reports a wide spread of gas warfare since Ypres with gas shells and waves used by both sides. Allied troops wear box respirators, must remain still during attacks, and gas casualties mostly recover with timely masking. Mustard gas noted as especially irritating to eyes lungs and skin.
Mr and Mrs Snow receive word their son Kenneth, former frat sergeant in Hattery, now in France after officers training at Leon Springs Texas. They also learn their other son Donald M Snow has arrived at camp with a Knox county contingent.
A fragment touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure for constipation and poor digestion. The note asserts the tablets improve appetite and digestion while soothing discomfort, urging readers to try the remedy.
Motivational wartime appeal urges readers to save money, join a local savings program at Rankin building Cohimbay Ohio. It promotes 5 percent interest on deposits and cites Buckeye State Building and Loan Co with address adsota 914,800,000.
For the first time in local probate court history an appeal was filed Wednesday by J M Allen agent for Charles Seeberger owner of a condemned building at Mulberry Street and West Ohio Avenue contesting a fire department order to tear it down The matter will be heard May 24 Greer Cromsey attorneys for the plaintiff also announced. Case Submitted Divorce Case Hurst v Murat heard in common pleas court and taken under advisement Nailie Imbert executrix motion removal filed probate court by May Waln alleging failure to perform duties Petition to Sell Real Estate filed by Perkins Trust Savings Co guardian of Matilda Smith against Frank Smith in probate court.
May 11 Mrs Louis Staats of Akron visits home due to her mother illness. Mr and Mrs Stainer and children of Big Prairie visit, as do Mrs J Richardy of Newark. Burgess Sharp of Camp Sherman returns briefly. George Strouse and family visit Akron. Public notice urges relief from rheumatism using Chamberlins Liniment with a claim of effective pain relief.
Planned meetings feature speakers Paul Ashlaugh and Rev G A Dye at Hopewell Baptist Church Thursday night Miss Pauline Smith and Miss Lucilie Smith will perform. Friday features the K of DP quartet with Appleton Shaw Burris Wythe and Hosack in Esto. Sunday brings services at Wesley Chapel Jefferson township and a union rally in Centerbury Methodist Church.
Police investigate a stolen horse and buggy reportedly taken for a joy ride from near the post office alley. The horse belongs to Ralph Youst, a rural mail carrier, and was found by Patrolman McElroy on North Mulberry Street around eleven o’clock.
M H Rosenthal head of the vacation thrift work in Knox county says widespread interest grows with Denville Buckeye CHY Rehools sending 35 registrations and Centerburg 40 plus extra cards. Mt. Vernon reports 60 registrations trimmed to 0 and rising after talks by Supt. Zemer. W B Muthane notes stamps bought for school needs as gardens and mushrooms yield small sums. The article also advises gentle diets for weak stomachs and Chamberlain's Tablets for regularity.
Commencement exercises for the senior class will be held Friday evening at Howard High School. Prof J J Dickinson of Wooster College will deliver the address. Program includes music by the orchestra, invocation by Rev Gilmore, class address by Prof Dickinson, presentation of diplomas by Buxton, and benediction by Rev Gilmore. Also includes a household remedy testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Wanda Thomas won first prize for a four minute speech at the First Ward school event held Wednesday. Gladys Hammond earned a prize beyond. Judges were Mrs D I Raw Hos Wy Kndin and W A Hosack with speakers Gladys Hammond Robert Huntsberger Wanda Thomas Ryoelle Miller Dorothy Smith Eleanor Reese and Ruby Robinson.
Representative William A. Ashbrook urged Director General McAdoo to authorize special trains for the Olio Eagles's annual convention at Migna beginning June 1. Thousands are expected to attend the gathering, with a canvoution anticipated.
The Ada Methodist church holds its monthly prayer service tonight followed by a meeting on the topic Our Favorite Bible Verses. Attendance is encouraged for members and neighbors seeking fellowship.
Matellett horseman Hall pledges $25 from each steeplechase win to the Red Cross. He plans to enter the Knee County race, citing a fall and premonition of pain. Hall wires the funds through Secretary Howard Gates, aiming to aid relief efforts.
The county board of education voted to redistrict from four to three districts. Twin City schools will remain under county supervision as a separate district. Superintendent Marriott was elected for five years with a higher salary. District boundaries include Hoerlin Morrin Pike Monroe Hrown Jefferson Amity Jelloway and others across several townships.
Red Cross calls ahead with get ready gatherings across Knox county. Leaders G Dewds and Fd VanVoorhi organize a Bladensburg session Wednesday evening and Af. G Heamn B hk Hepler Tl. M Ageleston host a Martinsburg meeting as drive preparations begin next week.
The four year old son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Brownfield of Kinney sustained a fracture to his arm Wednesday evening when struck by a lever from a corn shelter. A meeting of the wool growers was announced for Saturday evening at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the government wool price actions.
Seven students graduate from the general department and five from the ministerial department at Mt Vernon Academy Class Day exercises. Elder BAL Hurter of Vittaburgh Pa will deliver the baccalaureate sermon in the academy chapel. Prof M E Kern of Washington DC will give the commencement address on Monday evening May 20.
The two year old Frederick Ronk suffered a severed finger on a Wednesday afternoon after catching it in a lever mechanism. Reverend and Mrs Shields attended the Presbyterial general assembly in Memorial Hall with other Mt Vernon residents. Citizens urged to cultivate the savings habit by purchasing War Savings Stamps.
Hogan leaves for Wyoming Thursday to be employed by the forestry department of the government.
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