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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1910
Page
8
A curate recalls a life changing moment sparked by finding a trashy novel note that bore his name and a romantic line. He realizes his earlier view of love as purely intellectual was flawed and reflects on how a fortune in a church setting influenced his courtship and decision to pursue a different calling.
A Washington correspondent describes the House mace as the emblem of the chamber. It is placed in a pillar socket before sessions and returned to the sergeant at arms afterwards. The mace symbol, once used to restore order, is part of old regulations still observed in turbulence. Also noted are a ritual wash of the tiger and Coke making references from historical records and Sir John Evelyn.
A rash of short entries records residents traveling to Sparta Danville Mt Vernon Columbus and Cleveland for visits business or relocation. Notables include Miss Sylvia Shaw Ming Nellie Weaver Blanch King and Mr J W Williams along with families exchanging greetings and attending events. An administrator's sale and a furniture store promotion close the list with community notices.
A long string of social notes from Mt Vernon and nearby towns lists visits and events. Many residents including Mr John Kingston of Alena and Albert Whitney of Dalvie were in Mt Vernon or Branden over the weekend. Several families travel for gatherings and health matters, with hospital updates and ancestry mentions.
Aine Geied Headington attended the play at Centering Friday night with Spert Bandy and Mike Eifere Rinehart. Mr. H W Poyaion of New York sent greetings. Mrs. Cora Spiteer thanks friends for sympathy and cards after Her two cent Tinea in Vernon and Knox county.
The notice reports the death of Matthew Wilch at home in Monroe township with funeral at his late residence and interment in Valley Cemetery. Aaron Burr Sears dies at home in South Bloomfield aged eighty one. funeral details and burial at Forest Cemetery. Charles Scott of Monroe township dies of tuberculosis at 47. funeral at Ebenezer Church with burial at Ebenezer cemetery.
Maccheon members are asked to meet at the lodge room Monday evening at 7 for a special review. The Sons of Veterans Auxiliary meet in regular session in the GAR ball Tuesday evening, with full attendance desired. The Young Men’s Bible class holds a service next Sunday at 8 PM, conducted by Rev H M Peele. A reception follows May 23 in the K of P hall. All members and guests are invited.
A small postpaid booklet argues that Hell is the tomb or state of death not eternal torment. It cites Hebrew and Greek texts to claim a resurrection hope and redemption through Christ, asserting the Bible supports salvation from the grave rather than endless torture. Brooklyn tract book contains readable chapters and claims wide circulation.
Suttle held on new charge of attempting to rape a girl under twelve. lodged in county jail awaiting prelim hearing. Two men arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. one fined and jailed, the other paid. Grange adopts resolutions criticizing hitching rings and endorsing the Mt Vernon farmers’ push to replace them, aligning with Knox County Grange aims.
Medina authorities served an extradition against Charles Chaney after a speeding arrest in Medina. Chaney was fined five dollars plus costs in the mayor's court. J. Tinkey paid by check, which later bounced, triggering additional costs totaling about nineteen dollars when the marshal pursued the execution in Mt. Vernon.
A collage of playful snippets from Cleveland Leader and New York Journal reflects social banter about politics gender roles and clock fads. It features a mock debate on viv and a joke on suffragists while noting public impression and animal kindness discussions.
Harrison Grange of Gambier on May 21 1910 adopted resolutions urging the Citizens Association of Mt Vernon to provide adequate hitching facilities. The Knox County farmers are urged to use mail order houses until Mt Vernon offers proper facilities, signed by Secretary John Giffin.
Mr Ray Frost of Bridge Works married May Focktar Red Cross nurse with the American Salvation Army in a Saturday ceremony at the Salvation Army chapel on South Mulberry Street. The Rev J A Morris, pastor of Gay Street M H church, officiated. Invitations have been issued for a Phi Sigma Chi dance at Lake Hiawatha Park on Friday May 27.
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