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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
2
Mt Vernon society pages list multiple weddings, engagements, lodge meetings, classes, and social events. Couples Moran Wymer Jacobs Workman and Totman matches noted. churches host weekly meetings with Elks, Daughters, and youth groups. banquet honors Gamier High School Alumni with officers announced.
Mr Wilbur Oren Faulk a well known farmer near Fredericktown teams with Misa Mary Marts in a marriage ceremony described as a simple country wedding. The couple plans to reside on the Faulk farm and begin married life together.
Wesley Frey of 107 North Chester Street died at 4 AM Sunday after a six month illness of dropsy. Born in Licking County in 1867, he was 69. Survived by his wife, two daughters Mra Magill of Orrville and Mra Minnie Lewis of Bangs, two sons Clarence Frey of Butler and Daniel Frey of Mt. Vernon, one sister Mrs Bert Jackson of Elyria, 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at MP church Tuesday at 2 PM, Rev Back presiding. Burial in Mound View Cemetery.
Four persons were injured in a Sunday morning wreck when an automobile turned over and left the road into a ditch north of the city near the Banning bridge. William Bumpus, who was driving, sustained injuries along with Lawrence Beach, Wayne Beach, and Ernest Aushings, who suffered a broken right leg.
County officials report work on Knox county pikes halted due to material shortages from a switchmen strike. Only bricklaying on the Mt Vernor Utica pike proceeds while about thirty contracted bridges lack cement. Heavy rain last Thursday washed out several small culverts in Pike township, delaying progress.
William Ralston of this place died at 3 o'clock Sunday morning at his son Johns home. He was 80 and died from a complication of diseases. Survived by two sons Frank A. Ralston deputy county treasurer of Mt. Vernon and John of Howard and two daughters Mrs William Colgin Green Valley and Mrs Floyd Gaumer of Howard. His wife preceded him 13 years ago. Also eight grandchildren. Funeral at Church of Christ In Howard at 1 oclock Wednesday afternoon Rev J M Helm of Middleport officiating. Interment Bethel cemetery.
The newly appointed jury commission of Elmer Davis Democrat and J L McKinley Republican met at the Knox County courthouse and placed new names in the jury wheel for service.
The ad urges protection in business storms by depositing money. It promotes two secure depository savings, offering the highest interest consistent with safety. The Thickeye State Building and Loan Co located in Rankin Building, 22 W. Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio, presents itself as one of Ohio’s largest savings institutions.
Charles McDonald declares candidacy for Knox County Treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to August primaries. He announces plans to compete in the primary race and seeks party support for the bid.
In the First Ward school eighth grade room about 9 this morning Filly Kahrl, son of Mr and Mrs F W Kahrl, ran his forefinger through window glass. The deep cut required several stitches and he was taken to a physician for treatment.
A detailed notice describes coats suits skirts and all other women's wear as offering a good opportunity to refurnish the family wardrobe with quality items for a complete update.
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