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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1914

Page

8

Bladensbury Couples Wed In Rural Church Ceremony

Mr. Evert Wertington Barner and Miss Vinion Ethel Harrie of Bladensbury were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock in the Vinn Church of Christ parsonage with Pastor A. Long officiating. The ceremony followed by a reception at the home.

Evert Wertington Barner Vinion Ethel Harrie Bladensbury A. Long Vinn Church of Christ Cemo Prank Briscoe

Clowns Arrive as Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Winds North

A Hagenbeck-Wallace circus unit showcases Borella the Here s Me clown in Mt Vernon on June 2 with a 2 PM show and a 10 AM parade. Arthur Borella, famed for his clown persona and near two decades of slogan humor, headlines a cast promising record crowds and top pay, rivaled only by Dan Rice in history.

Birthland Mt. Vernon Arthur Borella Borella Borela Mr. Borella Dereon Horella Dan Rice

Empire Day Celebration Across Lands Honors Queen Victoria

May 23 Empire Day observances unfold as the Empire recalls Queen Victoria. Amid parades and official salutes, leaders from London to distant colonies report strong public enthusiasm.

Landon Victoria Landon Ad Hanyoyuer United Kingdom Empire al el

Man Pleads Guilty In Lunacy Support Case

A defendant entered a guilty plea and was ordered to pay five dollars weekly to support children. An affidavit in lunacy was filed in probate, detailing the case and court action.

Court House Items Highlight Monday Proceedings

The Common Pleas Court met Monday with John Hoeflich pleading guilty to non support after being advised by attorney Frank Moore. He must pay 35 per week for his minor children, starting June 6, and may gain liberty if he secures work in Mansfeld. Also filed was an affidavit in lunacy against Albert Clark, and George W. Sharp was named administrator of Chris tin R. Sharp with bond of 98200. Commissioners discussed routine business, weights and measures conference set for Washington from May 26 to 29 with J M Ort as Ohio delegate. Several marriages were recorded, deeds filed show parcels and sums, and Starling Ohio Medical College commencement is noted with diplomas to Vernon Sops and others.

Common Pleas Court John Hoeflich Wild Jewell Frank Moore Moore Manefield Hoeflich Mansfeld Edward Blocher Albert Clark Monroe Township J. C. Tinkey Washington, D.C Ohio J. M. Ort Columbus Franklin County

Memorial Day Exercises Planned for Mt Vernon Event

Memorial Day program set for Mt Vernon on Saturday May 20 includes a parade from Monument Square led by Dan Stone as chief marshal with W M Koons and Ward assistants, police platoon, city band Kokosing Co No 71 U R K of P, Boy Scouts and school children, D Rield Artillery, veterans groups, and flowers to be placed on graves at 1 45 p m. The program at the high school auditorium features songs, prayers, addresses by Lewis B Houck and others, and memorial rites under Prof R A Chubb. Memorial Day Committee chaired by Col D Hunt includes Col L Hunt and George D Neal among others.

Mt Vernon Mon Bnent Square Dan Stone Mar’ Bhall W. M. Koons Ward 8 Qesistants Elty Band Kokosing Co U. Rok P. Boy Scouts Rield Artillery Grand Army of the Republic Drom Corpe Daughters of Veterans Boy Scouts Joe Hooker Sone Tapa Jih America W. A. Clemmer D. Hunt W_ E Sefton Mother Hon. Lewis B. Houck C. B. Ford R.A. Chubb George 1D. Neal Relief Corpa Anna Gunningham Songs of Veeterans H. W. Breece Daughter of Veterans—Ohio B. Wine

Infant Death and Ransom Family Roster in Mt Vernon

Obituary notices report the death of infant child of Mr and Mrs BH Bair on Big Wood Avenue and the death of lumber dealer John H Ransom on Coshocton Avenue. Ransom suffered a one week illness from apoplexy. Interment at Mound View cemetery followed funeral at the home on Monday afternoon. additional details include survivors Mrs Ralph Ransom of Mt Vernon and two sons and two daughters, with church and lodge affiliations noted. The bulletin lists birth in Mt Vernon in 1847 and notes services led by Rev H H Hurley.

Mra Bair Bige- Wood Avenue Mound View Cemetery John H. Ransom Ransom Coshocton Avenue Mt. Vernon Wil Pred Ransom Pitt Dureh Ralph Ransom Sandervon Monére Oscar Ranvom Samuel Ransom Columbus First Baptist Church of Tiron Lodge Knights of Pyllas H. H. Hurley

Obituary of William McElroy and kin in Knox County

The deceased was the son of John M. Critchfield and Mary Cassell, longtime Knox county residents. Survived by one brother John McElroy and two sisters Mrs. Mary A Critchfield and Mrs. Margaret E Critchield, plus numerous nieces and nephews. A Civil War veteran, he belonged to Joe Hooker Post No. 21, G.A.R., and was a longtime member of Vine Street Church of Christ. Funeral from the late residence Wednesday at 1 30 p m with Rev. J A Long officiating. Interment in Mound View cemetery.

John M. Critchfield Mary Cassell Knox County McElroy William McElroy Joe Hooker John Mc

Insane Man Found in Gambier Barn

May 25 Gambier Ohio. Cary Hawk, found inside a barn by Marshal Robert Parker after midnight, acted oddly and was jailed for the night. Dr Welker declared him insane. Hawk had left his sister's home north of Gambier Friday. He escaped Sunday morning near the Dial mill, was captured, and may be sent to the state hospital in Columbus. authorities fear threats and a knife was involved.

Gambier Ohio Alex Ransom Marshal Robert Parker Cary Hawk Hawk Dial Mill Mt. Vernon State Hospital Columbus Marshal Parker

Mounted Battery Practice Marks Actual Service Preparedness

Sergeant Jacobs and Captain Thompson led a Sunday afternoon road march for the local battery. An eight mile ride along Green Valley road used 22 horses and one battery section, praised for close resemblance to real service. Decoration Day May 30 will feature a twenty one gun salute at Mound View cemetery.

Jacobs Thompson Green Valley Road Mound View Cemetery

National Epilepsy Study Group Holds Baltimore Convention

Baltimore May 25 delegates from numerous states arrive to attend the National Association for the Study of Epilepsy and the Care and Treatment of Epileptics annual convention in the city this week with medical leaders among the participants.

Baltimore Naional Association For the Study

Princeton to begin hundredth anniversary celebrations

Princeton Indiana marks its 100th anniversary with a week of festivities. Residents prepared a year for the event, inviting hundreds of visitors to join in what is touted as one of Indiana's most notable celebrations.

Princeton Ind Todey Uw Ctizens Indiana

The Skeptics Laugh at the Cable Project

Fifty years ago the idea of linking America and Europe by land telegraph via the Bering Strait drew great interest. American engineer Perry Collins proposed a northern overland route from San Francisco through Alaska to Siberia while Russia would carry a line across Siberia. Expeditions, surveys, and Kennan’s dog sled journeys tested feasibility, but after 1865 the project faded as cables succeeded. Today only bridging Bering Strait remains.

Washington New York London Bering Strait Perry Macdonald Collns United States San Francisco British Columbia Alaska Hering Strait Siberian St. Petersburg Siberia Russia Great Siberian Wilds George Kennan Liveria Kennan America

Huntington Rally Scene as Solomon Proud Attacks Billy Sunday

At a Huntington West Virginia meeting Billy Sunday preaches in a large tabernacle when Solomon Proud a churchgoer attempts to assault him. He is overpowered by others and police take him into custody. Sunday remains calm and unshaken.

Huntington W. Va Denly Titane Big Tabernacle Billy Sunday Solomon Proud Oehere

Bride and Painter Kill Themselves in Cleveland

John Camelis a 26 year old painter killed his bride of a few months by firing three shots into her head when she chose to stay with her aunt. He then shot himself, ending his life about an hour later. Georgia Caine, noted for playing Adele, plans to leave musical comedy after this season and appear next year in a straight comedy.

Cleveland John Camelis Georgia Caine Adele

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