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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1911
Page
6
Fredericktown sheriff investigated a report of a fine rig sale and the accused was jailed after authorities detained a juvenile suspect following the incident.
Collin Stringfellow aged 19 son of John Stringfellow of Cavallo under investigation after selling a horse to Bert Graham of Mt Gilead for 76 dollars. Sheriff Parker traced the horse and buggy from a Warsaw livery to Fredericktown and then jailed Stringfellow. a second man initially gave a false name. The case, with additional county court items, includes partition suit and a treasury exam appointment.
Herbert Hammond was arraigned before Mayor C A Mitchell on Thursday evening for selling intoxicating liquor. He waived examination and was sent to the grand jury, jailed in default of bond. Police had long watched the Jungles where hoboes seek rest cures, leading to Hammond’s arrest while intoxicated.
On May 19 Gambier business and farming interests pressed for clearing Gambier Bank ing co affairs and starting a new bank minus old restraints. Mr Holmes of the state insurance department, handling the old pink, stated he would aid those interested and review the matter with them. The initiative is seen as likely to be profitable for stockholders and convenient for Gambier and nearby residents.
Obituaries list Christian Weaver James Stinemate John G Athamets Lulu A Magers Galt and others with funeral details and family survivors. The item notes Weaver died at 202% North Gay street after an illness of about one year, born 1823 in Priada, long time resident of Amelia, member of Quindare Lodge. Several other deaths and funeral notices follow, with ages, spouses, children, and burial plans.
A Utica picnic in Long Beach California on Monday May 8 gathered wintering Uticans before they return home. Mrs Armstrong organized a long white roses decorated table and a lunch. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Armstrong and children, Miss Manning Dodd, Mrs Emma Nolan, and others from Long Beach Los Angeles South Pasadena Utica and Fredericktown Ohio.
In a filing from Mansfield area courts, Mary J. Cline sues Harrison Barr Henry Barr Lore Orbison William J Orbison Mabel Krause AlEr Krause and others to quiet title to an estate. The complaint alleges a 1894 will directed sale of Thomas land to Jackson Cowhship and disbursement to Calvin Carne and heirs, with misdescried property and requested title correction and deed invalidation against named defendants. Douglass and Huteliivon are listed as plaintiffs’ attorneys.
The University of Minnesota tennis team beat Marty and Manchester of Kenyon in both doubles and singles. Minnesota's state champion defeated Manchester 6 1 6 0 while Armstrong, Minnesota champion for 1910, defeated Marty, Ohio champion, 10 10 2 6 4 60. Kenyon lost the doubles 3 6 4 6 0 0. The Minnesota team then left for the East to meet Yale Harvard Princeton Syracuse Williams Brown.
Mr Alien Moffit visited Utlod Lab Sunday at noon for a brief business matter. Mrs Marylon Dunn and Mrs Hinedin Vinsent, both of Jelloway, left Saturday to visit relatives in Mt. Vernon.
Columbus May 19 Members of the Ohio Legislature worked overtime but failed to clear calendars. Major general appropriation bills totaling about 124000000 and measures on election fraud and congressional redistricting await final action when sessions reconvene May 31. Bills consider deep waterway study between Lake Erie and Ohio River and county district reorganizations progressed. House and Senate debated and passed several measures, including the Crosser initiative bill for cities, while other proposals faced rejection or modification. A death resolution for Rep William Smith was adopted and funeral arrangements announced.
Kenyon College canceled the track meet with Wooster here yesterday because the Gambler bank funds were reallocated by the plate banking office. No money remained to bring the visiting team, but the Friday Wooster match proceeds and the Saturday baseball game with Wooster are still on.
Miss Grace Keenan daughter of Frank Keenan a Newark teacher of harmony and voice at Har court Gambler regrets the crowing of the Hitile bank at Gambler Ming Kee nan had nearly all funds deposited at Gambier Milas Keenan notes she had bought gowns and troureau before the bank closure The Rev John Haight of New York state will marry Miss Keenan on May 26.
The Ohio diocese convention appointed a five member church commission to investigate Kenyon College affairs and report at the next annual gathering in Cincinnati in May 1912, closing its sessions at Trinity Church yesterday.
The six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Wilson died at her parents home west of Jelloway Saturday morning around six after a two month illness from spinal meningitis.
Washington May 21 Senator Clapp of Minnesota turns sixty tomorrow and receives early greetings from colleagues. Longtime senator and noted Republican leader, he is linked by political gossip to a potential nomination for vice president in the coming year.
In Charlotte North Carolina on May 20 crowds gathered to mark the Mecklenburg celebration anniversary tied to a document said to be issued May 20 1775, nearly a year before the Philadelphia declaration of independence.
About five hundred Yale graduates from the middle and western states gathered at the Hotel La Salle Chicago for the seventh annual Yale Alumni Reunion. President Arthur T. Hadley was the guest of honor as the event opened.
Victoria B C May 20 opening five days racing meets under Victoria Country Association begin a season described as potentially the most successful in BC turf history. Afterward racing shifts to Vancouver for four successive week long meets. Vancouver meetings to be run by BC Thoroughbred Association and Vancouver Jockey Club.
In Brown township Knox county Ohio near Danville and Howard the Jonathan A Colony homestead with house barn and outbuildings running water to be auctioned at Court House Saturday May 27 at 9 pm by Sheriff Parker bidding by attorney Lewis B Hauck or Sheriff P J Parker as one of the best farms in the county.
Parla hosts a Paris to Madrid air race with Morane Vodrines and other notable pilots among entrants. The 680 mile course runs from Paris to Madrid, and the winner earns $20,000. The event is slated to begin tomorrow with competitors from high reputation in attendance.
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