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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
5
A damaging incident early Thursday caused a loss of five thousand dollars and left many men unemployed. Investigations are underway to determine cause and responsible parties. Local authorities urge calm as the community assesses economic impact.
A Thursday morning blaze at the Pasex glass factory south of the city damaged a wooden board around a tank, melted air pipes, and cracked the tank. The fire halted operations,put about 150 workers off duty, and is expected to delay summer shutdown until mid July.
A Wednesday evening fire in Centerbury destroyed two barns and badly damaged a third. The blaze, from an unknown origin, was spotted by residents on the street south of the barns, and the alarm was raised. Despite quick response, water pressure failed to save Swetland & Sprague’s barn and Mr. Jacobs’s, while Edward Dally’s barn suffered extensive damage. No livestock died. feeds and farm implements were spared or lost, with partial insurance coverage reported.
The institute reported increased attendance on Wednesday with over 200 participants across sessions and 80 children enrolled. Mr Turner led daily Bible studies on Galatians Genesis and Revelation while emphasizing Paul's loyalty to Christ.
Trustees and the building commission met at the state sanatorium with Auditor Fullington and Dr. Probst. An attorney general opinion stated the commission remains in existence until construction is finished. It was agreed the building commission shall complete the work laid out at the institution.
Chesterville O May 26 The thirty fourth annual commencement will be held Thursday evening June 2. The program includes music invocation by Rev B S Jonas an oration Jack and Jill Went Up the Hill by Miss Wina T Jenkins and another oration Four and Twenty Black Birds Baked in a Pie by Miss Hortense M Jenkins. Prof C L Martsolf will give the address with diplomas presented by Erupt B Whitford with music by Peck Sisters.
A steel truss fell in the Mt Vernon Bridge yard injuring and killing Ralph Walter Perrin aged 34 instantly. Witnesses describe the mishap during unloading of roof trusses for a new building. Perrin is survived by his wife and four children.
The Lake Hiawatha park opened on Thursday for the 1910 season with a modest morning crowd growing into a fair afternoon turnout. Mt. Vernon Ilka defeated Danville 6 to 4 in the morning baseball game, and a Mt. Vernon vs Danville rematch was set for the afternoon along with a theatre performance and several free outdoor acts. The Mt. Vernon city band provided music throughout the day.
Mr Edward Cooney employed at the GA shops suffered a painful injury Wednesday afternoon when a piece of steel flew from a boiler and lodged in his left eye while workers used sledge hammers in the boiler room. The fragment was removed by a physician and sight is not expected to be impaired.
Ernest Cooper of Utlea was arrested in Newark last night by the police and charged with robbing a slot machine in Utlea of cash. Cooper and two others were suspected after a Friday night robbery at Joseph’s restaurant. The trio, including Smith Harmon and Clyde Meyers, face hearings before Mayor Atherton. the case details remain unsettled.
Miss Eaith Poole of West High suffered a severe injury to the left index finger while adjusting a sewing machine at home on Wednesday afternoon. The needle tore the finger nail and caused a painful wound. Surgical attention was immediately rendered.
Fifty Armenians are now in camp at Hangs and will begin digging the trench for a new 164 inch pipeline being installed by the Logan Gas Company between Bangs and Sugar Creek.
Mrs Elizabeth Burch visited Miss Mary Kirk on Monday. Milton Hays Virgil Wilfel called on Mr and Mrs Wil Hays of Este Sunday. Austin Neeley visited Harvey Burch Wednesday. Miss Olie Nicholls spent Sunday with Evaline Schooole. Mrs Elizabeth Bureh and Mrs Ad die Schooler and daughter Ware visited Martha Scott near Beto Sunday.
Ungrammatical item lists names and events with vague dates and places. Mentions Gertha and Pam Nicholls, Mr Vernon, Roy Denny of Gambler, Earl Sureh and family, Mr and Mrs Thotian Wooleapant, and travel to Ndairport with friends. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
Henrice Johnson visited Columbus last week. A son was born to Gaater Cline and wife. Elizabeth Brock returned from Cleveland. John Davis and family from Frederickstown visited. Wm. Porter was in Mt. Vernon. George France was in Ashland for his brother’s death. Rev Peebles returned home due to his daughter’s illness. Wot. Johnson returned from Columbus visit. Wilson Clements from Mt. Vernon visited. Valley Grove pupils attended the Boxwell examination.
Ten year old Neal Jones son of Mr and Mrs John Jones of Fredericktown was badly injured Thursday around eleven while climbing on a moving wagon. The back wheel passed over his right thigh causing severe injuries and he received surgical care from Dr J H Norrick. The G A R memorial services are set for Brandon Baptist church Sunday at three with Rev Medick as speaker.
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