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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
3
A delegate survey shows varied leanings in the legislature with factions aligned to different presidential contenders. The poll highlights tensions between party blocs and governing priorities as lawmakers weigh national candidate support.
In Columbus May 22 the legislature shows weak GOP support for Governor Willis as a poll records only fourteen of seventy three in the house and no senate votes for his higher office. The piece notes party dynamics, criticisms of Willis tactics, and remarks from Senator Lynch defending national unity.
The Carl Hagenbeck-Wallace circus delivered two performances with a bigger, better show. New acts include baby elephants, wolves, hyenas, bears, lions, sea lions, and refined riding routines. A large troupe of clowns and daring feats delighted audiences as workers remained courteous.
Miss Helen McNabb filled the demanding piano role for Hymn of Praise inside the festival's program. Her work with The Creation and the children's chorus earned praise from the Mt Vernon association and the audience.
A new west bound through train No 11 will depart at 11 52 a m from this city changing the local division of the B and O railroad effective May 25 14 The service runs New York to Chicago with fast time and includes a diner parlor and chair cars The train named West Virginian previously operated via Pittsburgh and Akron.
Officials plan a fitting up room program for Mt Vernon Academy commencement as books will be placed in position soon. The text notes efforts to find a home for a young boy as part of the report.
The Robertson will is filed in probate. Knox county builds a new law library in the former witness room of the courthouse with cases and stored books moved from corridors. A boy named Edward Shavitsky, 13, from Connellsville, Pa, is in juvenile detention. relatives may be sought. A Knox county jury commission is appointed for next week. Common Pleas Court dispositions are listed, and district deeds filed. Vernon college week events include commencements with diplomas to many graduates and a Jubilee celebration schedule.
Joseph G Critchfield longtime Howard resident Civil War veteran died after arterial blockage illness He was born October 11 1885 served in Co A 65th O V I later in Harkers brigade Army of the Cumberland He Owned Wolfe & Critchfield mercantile firm postmaster of Howard and member of G A R and M E church Funeral services held in Howard and Danville Interment Millwood Cemetery Also noted Ellen Underwood wife of Milan Underwood died in Butler township age 68 from a stroke Survived by husband and six children including Prof C Underwood Henry Underwood Michael Underwood Carl Underwood Mrs White and Mrs Kirby
Fragmentary OCR recalls a Sunday afternoon interment in an unnamed place with scattered personal names and a fund tin mention, but details are unclear and idiosyncratic.
Seven year old Kirby was struck head by a corner during a dewmending fight at Fredericktown Friday afternoon. The injured boy is the son of Frank Kirby of the city and is receiving care from Verra McGugin and Miss Merle McGugin of North Mulberry Street. Mrs Thomas N Clark of Pittsburgh visiting her mother Mrs Bird North Main Street has as guest Mike Elizabeth Simons of Columbus.
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