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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1917

Page

3

Diary Sets Time of the Porte Edtard Probate

A diary linked to the late John D Porter of Danville fixates his time of death as Sunday night after coroner findings of apoplexy. Neighbor Mrs McClurg found Porter dead Tuesday morning. Black thought him asleep Monday. Mary A Brown’s will filed for probate. Charles T Brown and Harvey H Brown named executors. Final account for Lewis Doup shows receipts of 1242.14.

John D. Porter Danville Coromer Stokes Porter McClurg Stokes L. Harmer Hils House Black

Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Promises Prompt Service

The Rankin Building at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio advertises prompt service to depositors borrowers and inquiries. It highlights timely interest on deposits assets totaling 15 600 000 and five percent paid on time deposits while promising quick appraisals and meticulous balance of customer accounts.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay Street Columbus Ohio

Court notes common plan and divorce actions in brief

Mayor Mitchell case cites assault implications with parties Champion Ir Alfred Cham non Ned in common plan. Divorce granted to Edward Lewman from Lina Lawnmn on grounds of BroKR Neglect of duty. Davin Estate inventory shows money 916 real estate 500 total 1 460. Second final account for George Coyner and A B Stevens shows charges and credits. Executors named include Charles T. Brown administrator of Mary A. Brown with bond 1000 sureties Harvey H. Brown and Mrs J P Barber. Paul M. Ashbaugh appointed executor of W A Woolson with bond 10000.

Alfred Cham Non Mitchell the Mon TC. Prederict Flute Thoeday Edward Lewman Lina Lawnmn Brokr Conte OS Iris Davin Julia A. Bolen Jacob. Davis Charles T. Brown Mary A. Brown Harvey H. Brown 7. P. Barber

Snow Falls in Sparta Amid Frost Threat to Crops

On Wednesday morning in Sparta a light snowfall surprised residents and disrupted local farmers who have crops in truck gardens still unharvested. The wind and frost forecast for tonight could injure tender leaves and ruin the plants, marking an unusual setback after several years without snow.

Sparta

All Gire Soon to Supply Farmers With Laborers

County Food Commissioner An ire reports at Chamber luncheon on labor shortage hindering farming. Farm labor systems tried by B&O officials in Maryland yield mixed results. He urges curtailing construction and other methods to boost farm labor for this year. Prof Algite notes Knox County farmers need help and will accept applications. Red Cross membership drive approved with classes from 1 to 100 dollars.

Anire Chamber of Commerce Allgire Manta Maryland Algite Knox County McCrackin Red Cross Society Washington

Phrase From Gibbon Reappears As Motto in Modern Discourse

A quotation from Edward Gibbon about forward progress versus retrogression is cited as a guiding maxim in contemporary discussions. The saying emphasizes the need for human endeavors to advance and avoid stagnation in cultural and intellectual life.

Cleveland Officials Consider Horse Flesh Shops

A column notes France and Belgium govern meat sales including horse flesh, and reports Cleveland officials may study horse meat as a dietary option. It recounts a Belgian Belgian system with inspectors, government stamps, and selling horses for meat, while a barber recalls wartime horse meat eating and predicts Cleveland shops may open if Horse flesh gains popularity.

Cleveland Hollenden Arthur Wantey Europe Manich Belgium France Orseflesh Hans Jeg Spector Mr. Hanicy

Needle in Brinkhaven Causes Hospital Visit

Mrs Line Hibbetts accidentally brushed a needle into her hand while dusting in Brinkhaven. The needle broke off and lodged in her palm, requiring an X ray at Mt Vernon hospital to locate and plan removal, with treatment at Vernon.

Brinkhaven Mt. Vernon Hospital Line Hibbetts

The President’s Strained Life in Washington Society

Century Magazine essay by David Lawrence describes the isolation and constant performance required of a new president in Washington. It notes the need for discretion, the impossibility of private life, and the pervasive pressure to appear dignified at every public moment.

David Lawrence Washington Translinta Uless Taft White Horse Roosevelt Redline Gosslp Mr. Wilson University Club of New York

Why Your Money Safe With The Knox Savings & Loan Assn

An old bank notice states that money invested in fist mortgages on real estate is secured by 14 years of experience and approved by the board of directors. Officers are well bonded, no commercial banking, offering personal loans on a money payment plan. Interest is 5 percent on sums of $500 or more, paid semiannually, from Knox Savings & Loan Assn at Corner Main and Vine Streets.

Monehly Knox Savings & Loan Assn Main and Vine Streets

Central Committee Petitions Due by June 14

Democrats seeking two year terms must file petitions with the board of elections by June 14. Current incumbents’ terms expire this year.

Central Committee Board of Elections

West Point exam success for McGinley grandson

Eugene McGinley of Hamilton son of Llewellyn D McGinley passed the West Point entrance examination taken in Columbus on March 20 and will enter the academy as soon as possible.

W. 8. McGinley Eugene McGinley Hamilton West Point Llewellyn D. McGinley Columbus Possibie

Clerks Volunteer for Registration Day Roles

Additional election clerks who volunteered for Registration Day June 1 are John Wantland C D Horn Howard Kimo Hunter Miller B Pickering Milford Charles L White First A George V Smythe Gambier R B Ramey Centerbury H C Gates H O Purdy Third B Dean Roberta Edward Hayes Morgan Edgar White Harrison.

John Wantland C. D. Horn Howard Kimo Hunter Miller Pickering Milford Charles L. White George V. Smythe Gambier R. B. Ramey Centerbury H. C. Gates H. O. Purdy Dean Roberta Edward Hayes Morgan Edgar White Harrison

Why Don’t You Enlist See War-Torn Marksman Impresses

A Walnut Street shooting gallery scene recounts a lone man who rapidly fires at moving plaster targets, pouring seven bulls-eyes and stunning onlookers. He claims one eye is missing, and when asked about enlisting, replies that they won’t take him.

Associa Walnut Street Rev

Joy of Gardening Inspires Pure Delight in Nature

The Milwaukee Journal extols gardening as a vital joy fueling the soul. It notes seeds sprouting into blossoms and blades of grass as miracles that feed the spirit, urging readers to embrace beauty in nature and seek abundant joy in life.

Milwaukee Journal

Catarrh Cure Promoted As Internal Remedy

A historic ad promotes Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy that travels via the bloodstream. It claims local applications fail because catarrh is influenced by constitutional conditions and must be treated inside the body. The copy credits Hall's Catarrh Cure and cites a physician in a long-ago era. It also mentions pills for constipation.

Hall Senata ‘Chen! & CO

Two Ways to Prepare Potatoes for Digestion

A Los Angeles Times note asserts only two correct potato preparations aid digestion: boiling with coats on or baking in the oven with jackets on. It claims 25 percent nourishment with this method and only 6 percent with other methods.

Los Angeles Times

Difficult Feat and Periscope Message Phrase Baltimore Quip

A Baltimore American quote recalls a witty exchange about a “Tell Mr Smith I want to pee him at the telephone” and a reply about a periscope at the other end. The piece contrasts this banter with a remark that millions of money cannot surpass grains of sand at eternity’s gate.

Registration Day Blanks Turned Over to Board of Elections

Registration day blanks were turned over to the board of elections by Mossholder for 10 forms. Artie the UnoReam twelvnd fern Governor Cox Sheri Water Messholder along with others submitted registration papers for voters aged 21 to 40. The event occurred Wednesday morning with young men urged to present themselves.

Board OF Elections Mossholder Artie Cox Sheri Water Inelieve Mabt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Court House Blair Brown J. B. Waight Eleanor Crumley Testatrix Amelia P. Barber Byron Doup Lewis Doup Wil Knox County Avings Treasury West Side Public Square H. Israel B. C. Herron George Coyner Anhignes A. B Stevens Haw Paul M. Ashbaugh W. A. Woolson Hanico Ha Gan Calla the Knox Bones of Directors W. S. McGinley Tage Rime County Hank Knox teSame Tuli Axe Bintay Nation OF Algio Cereveeneeepte Taffirm Oldsmobile B. E. Salisbury & Co West High St MT. Vernon Ena~tomers Everly Shoe Co South Iat
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