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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
8
Mrs Miller Davidson and her son from Utica visited Stanley Lahman and Winemiller and wife of Belle this week. George Teeter visited relatives in Mansfield. Snyder and Crankilton are sawing lumber to rebuild a barn for Dean Johnson. Wealthy Ramsey visiting Mansfield parents. A.M. Duntire’s Oswalt farm house windows broken Sunday night.
Peers visit Mt Zion households as Coshocton and Columbus residents stay with local families. Friends from Bladensburg Gambier and Utica join gatherings. coal hauling for school activities. quarterly Goshen meeting attended. Uncle Tom's Cabin show enjoyed in Bladensburg. local farmer leases discussed.
Names and visits fill a weekend record with residents Mr J J Flack Henry How Lee Miner George McLain Mrs George Stringfellow Ver Vernon Mred Bchooley Mt Vernon Hyatt Scott Will Morningstar Mrs Walter Stringfellow Mrs Knox Brandon Mrs Chia Knox IXto Mr A Nethers Mrs WH Morningning and others noted visiting and hosting over Saturday and Sunday with varied local relations mentioned.
The report lists residents and visitors including Annie and Alice Blue at Gambler, Mr. and Mrs. John Pastore in town, Mr. and Mrs. Daly Cochran, Ted Hime, Iva Melick, Mra A B Comins, Walter Moseholder, Ken neth from Martinsburg, Mins Mabel Marvin, Miss Goldie Morgan, Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Ray Early, Miss Bihel Harrie, and Miss Goldie Morgan. It notes Mins Goldie Morgan’s return, Annie Milk of Gambler visiting family, and a union memorial service planned May 28 at 2 p.m. at the Diveiple church hosted by Maccabees K of P and Kant etn Biar.
The Chesterville community notes a Sunday church gathering for the Ladies Aid Society of town meeting in the church park. Mrs Louis Dalrymple hosted eighteen friends, with attendance reflecting the social events of the period.
The report lists relatives and friends visiting and calling on the ill. Mra Emma Erwin Miss Grace Barren and others from Great Falls Montana called on Mra Byron Whitford Rev Geo Lots Huntington Ind and Mr and Mra Taylor of Perlen. James Maine had been seriously ill. King Cunningham returned from Chattanooga. Mrs Luther Howard is quite ill. Fremont Struble recently entered a Toledo hospital and then returned home. Death of Mr Frasier from liver cancer with funeral Thursday at the M church and Maple Grove cemetery interment. Mr Lee Mann of Michigan was called by the serious condition of his stepfather.
Mrs Clara May aged 35 was committed to the Columbus jail after being demanded to study religious matters. The case notes reveal emphasis on religious inquiry and confinement, with local authorities applying the standard procedure for custody.
Short locals recount visits and trips in Mt Vernon and nearby towns. Names include W F Rimer G B Carpenter James B McCrackin Fred Humbert Nellie Lydlek Adeline Roach Ruth Ralston and others with travel to Danville Sunbury Galena Newark Coshocton Davenport Iowa and Patterson examination details. Dr Stephen A Douglass joins Ohio Tuberculosis sanitarium and Mt Vernon District sees improving hospital director James Coe.
Minn Elisabeth Wright of Danville and Bernice Gilmore of Mt. Vernon visit Pittsburgh for several days with friends. Mrs Martha Welhome rests in Utica after weeks of Mt. Vernon hospital treatment. Mt. Vernon Clarinet North Ohio conference met at Millersburg Methodist church with Mrs I Johnson and Mrs G Heard presenting papers.
Rosa Berry a 47 year old artist and musician from Vistula Michigan was arrested in Columbia City Indiana and brought to Marlon to answer charges of stealing a horse and buggy from James Squires of the Squaro livery. She used the name Mary Miller and confessed to stealing but refused to reveal her true identity claiming to protect her family. Sheriff Tony George traced her to Michigan finding she is known locally as a capable painter with many paintings at home. $75 from the sale of the horse was found sewn in her skirt. She spends much time weeping.
In Pillaling Kansas on a May afternoon Mrs Anna Catherine Sharp of Canton California met her separated husband Peter C Sharp for the first time since their split in November 1871. His present wife Louisa Sharp was at the depot. They welcomed the reunion and plan to live together with viewing addition to their modest home near Pittsburg as the long-awaited family unit completes after four decades.
Eva May Staunton of West Hires atreat died at Vor don hospital Thursday morning after a brief illness caused by a complication of a heart condition. Memorial arrangements pending.
A young woman aged 18 died and is survived by her father William Stainton and brother Harry Stiveton. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 o'clock at MP Church with Rev J T Mack officiating. Interment followed at Mound View Cemetery.
Mr Melvin Poland of Mt Liberty was seriously injured mid afternoon when a horse kicked him as he carried the animal. The kick struck his thigh, causing a painful wound but initial examination showed no bone fracture, with Coward in attendance.
John Coe, employed at Cy Rea O shops, suffered two broken ribs and internal injuries after a fall at about 8 pm Thursday March. He was in the ice house taking down ice for a train when he slipped from a door to lumber, striking his left side. Medical aid was given, and no serious complications are expected.
Marie Rawley of Cleveland a 26 year old dressmaker sues Elmar S Firestone of Akron for breach of promise. She says an 1908 agreement to marry in spring 1909 and a renewed 1909 promise to wed by May 1910 were broken when Firestone later married Lydia Alban in November 1910.
Cleveland May 25 Larry Lajoie star second baseman and key hitter for the Cleveland team is reported to be in worse condition than expected. Club physician Dr Cantle plans a thorough exam after which a possible rupture of the strain may be diagnosed, potentially delaying his return to the Wa. D. M. team.
Dr Cavite advised Lajole to stay very quiet and avoid rough ground to prevent a serious operation. Dr Castle warned he may never play again if orders are not followed. The note continues with gratitude from the Breece family after the death of their son and brother J S Breece.
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