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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
2
Fredericktown reports a busy week with social visits, commencement preparations, and a fatal illness end. Obituaries note the death of Purna aged 52, with funeral services led by Rev Hambly. Local tax figures show growth, civic events, and weather anomalies including a spring cyclone near Fredericktown.
Ankeny town residents discuss postponed attendance at the Church of the Brethren annual conference at Winona Lake Indiana starting June 7. Herman Beat and wife return from visiting friends. Martha Leonard and Iota Moohtel visit Miss Wealtia Workman. four join the church after meetings led by Brother William Bixtey of Akron. The sick Mrs Mélee Burger is listed among attendees.
The Sunday school prize winners hold a supper and program at Cheaster church. Rev Gough and Rev J H Smith plan a May 29 memorial sermon at the Presbyterian church. Mrs Del Bishop of ML Vernon visits her daughter and relatives. A road horse sale near Mt Gilead and birthday cards for Mrs Clifford Blue are noted along with visits by Harry Blie and Lucile to friends.
Nellie Davin and Wille MoHroom suffer typhoid fever while Olando Hird endures kidney trouble. Aunt Mary Bird and Bie Umphres bedridden. Hiram Manteller visits Cleveland relatives. Frank Easterday and High Rinehart families hosted. Elden M Manville delivered sermons. Dora Noweth and Phil Robertson with Canterbury ties.
Epworth Lane members led by president Mr Pry gather at Mt Vernon for annual Epworth Leage meeting in May. A committee works on platform extension amid plans for memorial services at the Episcopal church and local graduations. Residents note a horse accident. Miss Exialia Fish contemplates travel in June with aunt Mary Fish.
Mrs Elizabeth Patrick visits her Columbus daughter. Kile and wife with Henry Beeney near Mt Vernon. W. B. Lyon and wife visit Fred ericktown daughter Maude Wilson. Charles Haycock joins C B Smith Co. Meantime, teachers hired by the board of education include Pickell and Totten. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for minor cuts and bruises. Liquor confiscated in Kenton as sheriffs seize two gallons and 170 barrel hops.
Mr and Mrs Wobater planned to move from Vernon Maine on the first of June. Mr. Thompson of Brink Haven called about the upcoming family relocation. The text records local movements and mentions Abr. Gifford Chanel in connection with the events.
In a rural scene, Winfield Paine, a blind veteran, asks neighbor Jane Fletcher to accompany him in a town parade amid talk of a past romance. Jane agrees, guiding him with a bouquet, and the pair attend services at the cemetery where Paine recognizes Jane’s voice. Afterward, Steve Paine arrives, reuniting the couples.
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