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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1910
Page
2
A survey of royal fears and charms recounts emblems, rings, and relics amid monarchs. It notes Alfonso XII and Maria, Queen Christina, and others guarding deadly talismans, while English and German courts enforce ritual knife bans and cradle traditions to avert misfortune.
In a Denver Post feature, Walter How writes of prairie dogs and rattlesnakes sharing a wary village life. He observes dogs circling and probing a coiled snake, blocking its hole with dirt, and the snake probing cautiously before retreating. The piece notes peculiar ecological interactions and raises questions about prairie dog behavior and water habits, ending with a light aside about a gold medal and baked butter portions.
Short locals report a string of weekend visits and travels around Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Clee Le Weaver and Mister Parr Ayers visited Colinas Saturday afternoon while Rollin G. Curtis and daughter plan a return from Washington after months away. Several residents, including Mr. A Dawrence and Mr. J Mellroy, spent time with relatives in Mt. Vernon and nearby towns.
A brief blaze at a Mansfield restaurant on Weary High Street Thursday around four in the afternoon almost caused damage. A passerby reported a broken display case and windows after papers were scattered. the fire was extinguished with only the show case damaged.
Obituary notices report Matthew Welsh of Monroe aged about sixty, died suddenly at home after a brief illness. Also noted are obituaries for Mrs Anna Shinnaberry of East Pleasant Street, Mary Hayes of East Chestnut Street, and Carrie Brown of Knox County infirmary, detailing survivors, funeral plans, and interment at local cemeteries.
The Orrville Crescent reports Mrs Lucy Greer was killed instantly near Orrville when struck by a special Pennsylvania railroad train on Mall Street crossing. The incident happened around two o clock as she attempted to cross behind a freight train. bystanders including Ed Schrack a dairy man aided efforts. Mrs Greer mother of John Greer resided on Paradise Street. The body was taken to Stanbury.
Patrick A Berry probate judge announces hearings on multiple estates starting May 21 and May 31, 1910, with first and final accounts for Simmons Keys Griffith and Baxter, plus partial accounts for Jones Wollison Cramer and Leonard. Also notes guardianships for Allen J Bishop Peter C McDonald Catherine Lewis and Paul Forsythe, and social updates on local residents.
A detailed catalog entry describes a Shetland stallion foaled April 26 1906 height 42 inches named Oman with a lengthy sire line including Lyeldas Bonapart Odin Jack Ham Doritha Oman Prince of Thule and Lord of the Tslaw among others. It notes pedigree strength references to Monkshood Bonapart and Prince of Thule, asserts superb movement, head, withers, ribbing, bone and substance, and claims top breeding status for Marguin of Londonderry bred stallions. The entry adds Scottish origin, 1909 import by Geo H. Jeteipesp of Wheaton Illinois and notes Rosy season prospects for 1910.
A group including Harvey Scribper, Belle Spencer, Josephine Gates, Gertrude Spencer, and Charlotte Gates of Toledo along with Gertrude Cone of New York left Mt Vernon area after several days with relatives. Clyde Conley of Danville traveled to Newark on business Friday noon.
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