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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
5
The article notes Cunningham breaking the slate and pulling down honors, mentioning Madeira Island as the first stop of the party where many primitive and odd things are seen. The tone implies a travel or expedition narrative with striking discoveries.
John Cunningham recounts a rural credits study tour with the American Commission journeying from Orrville to New York aboard the Saxonia and Madeira, noting debates over commission leadership, selections of state directors, and inspection of Madeira and its hillside farming practices. He mentions Gibraltar, plans for Italy, and his Paris mail address.
Pearl V Ransom sues Alexander Ransom for divorce alimony and equitable relief. Married Oct 28 1909 with no children she cites habitual drunkenness cruelty and repeated verbal abuse including threats to shoot. She says she worked to support the family saved 44.50 lent to husband and fears loss of his assets. A temporary restraining order has been granted. Related items note the Van Sickle estate inventory Taft personal property gain tax district, Flora McGough estate partial account and transfer of Lot Norton’s 8ed to Mt Vernon.
Columbus May 22 Gov Coy today announced Karl T Weber of Columbus as a member of the state board of uniform laws, replacing 8 8 Wheeler of Lima.
A daughter was born Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs Williams Workman who reside south of Jello way. The birth brings a new member to the Workman family, marking a joyful occasion for the couple and their neighbors.
Lock Ohio May 229 M Higgins a farmer residing Ost wow of thin Dince was badly injured Wednesday afternoon in an accident caused by an inexperienced horse. He was plowing frevily on his farm driving a team when the young untrained horse plunged forward over Barrow spikes. Higgins could not free his left hand from the lines and was jerked onto the spikes. He suffered severe cuts and bruises with a hand injury. Dr Meffiman of Canterbury attended.
May 22 commencement program at Centerbury includes invocations and music by the Centerbury orchestra. Speakers include Leatha Hicks Danny Swartwood Merrett Netterborat Ora Reynolds Loren Reynolds Beth Stinemates and Prof C L Williams. Diplomas presented and benediction given by Rev Walker.
Cast list for The Captain of Plymouth opera at Fog Falls High shows names like Captain Richard Shireman Jubn Alden scribe Dwight McNabb Priscilla Elizabeth Owen Elder Brewster and Lrasmus with Wattawamut Oliver Walker Cortinne Mahaffey Ruth Mom and Puritan actors plus sailors soldiers and native roles.
The New York World notes a six passenger flight in France lasting under seventy five minutes sets a new serial transport record and safe aeroplane transit. Three aviators announce plans for near future transatlantic sights as discussed in the Boston Globe's cartoonish coastal-map query.
William B. Weaver was arrested by Chief H B Clements on a charge of keeping a place for unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor. An affidavit was filed with Mayor Perrine. Weaver pleaded not guilty at arraignment and posted a $300 bond for a hearing on Thursday afternoon, May 29, at 2 o'clock.
The E B E club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Clyde White on East Burgess street. Members enjoyed a pleasant afternoon and were served elegant refreshments.
The W. T. Co has arranged to publish the names of signers on the local option petition so all may know who they are. Ida Larabee, Mrs. Rightmire, and others are named in the notice.
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