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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a special number related to patients and a name similar to Akon Prea, but the readable portion is too incomplete to determine a clear event, person, place, or organization for a proper news item.
General Coxey and nine men arrive in Georgetown after a long walk from Massillon Ohio. Captain Schneider coordinates police protection as Coxey's column takes a boarding house for barracks and gathers provisions. Coxey addresses a crowd praising roads bonds and a frugal 25 cent book.
The Coxey march, mocked for its small numbers, drew attention as authorities questioned its impact on national prosperity. Coxey planned a public address in Peacock Alley but failed to deliver as the army watched while the General spoke to Georgetown residents for 25 cents.
Three ordinances were approved at an adjourned meeting. They authorize sewer construction on East Chestnut and Norton streets and street repairs on West Gambier between Main and Mulberry. Bonds exceeding 400 are proposed to fund Norton and Gambier projects, with more action expected next week.
Population rising while acres stay fixed boosts demand for homes and lands. Securities improve yearly with assets listed at 7 percent on time deposits. The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company is located at Rankin Building 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio.
The twenty fifth annual banquet of the Epworth League of Gay Street M B Church was held in the church parlor on a Tuesday evening with about 120 members present. Professor C H Winans presided as toastmaster and several members gave toasts. The program featured addresses and musical numbers and the event was enjoyed by all.
Court records show James W. Kinnera and partners suing Upham Gas Company for 1197.50 after a disputed 2697.50 fee for abstracting work. A May term jury awarded 82.08 to Markos vs Goat, and H M Biecher was named guardian of Albert B. Clark with a 1000 bond. Deed filed shows Ray B. Bishop to D. Swetland in Fredericktown for 185 dollars.
Rufus Horn of Bethany college delivered a flawless pitching display against Muskingum College last Saturday, not allowing a hit in a 3 to 1 win. An error in the first inning produced Muskingum’s lone run as Horn maintains top form for the season. He is expected to pitch for the local Eagle club after college season ends.
The plan asks volunteers to count male birds of each species at dawn in late May or early June, covering defined areas to estimate breeding pairs. Results go to the Biological Survey in Washington by June 30, with detailed boundary and land-use notes for future repetition.
In Coshocton Court, receivers of Walhonding Bank Co. sue Amos J. Solomon H A Taylor and J N Braden for 13577.44 claiming an extension deal under a court approved plan to pay depositors and creditors. The petition lists 16803.28 in claims plus costs 545.10, with 2271.20 on hand. Attorneys T H Wheeler F Pomereie and J L McDowell represent the plaintiffs.
Fragmentary ad text promises one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cures, but the snippet is garbled with stray letters and incomplete words, lacking verifiable names, dates, or organizations.
The city announces strict enforcement of sidewalk riding and traffic ordinances. Mayor Porcine directed Chief Parker to arrest all violators unconditionally after numerous warnings failed to deter breaches. Police will carry out measures promptly to ensure compliance.
The Bristolville funeral of George Corey noted out of town attendees from Mt. Vernon and Rock Creek. John Mansfeld of Weetnestaut Street died at Mt. Vernon hospital from a ruptured gall bladder at 82. Elizabeth Odbert McKinley of Ambridge Pa died at Mt. Vernon hospital after gall bladder trouble and surgeries. Francis Bricker of Mt. Liberty died after a paralytic stroke. funeral at Friendship church with interment there.
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