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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1913
Page
6
A man described as a lunatic is banished and then returned to custody. The piece notes involvement of John B. Lafever in probate proceedings and filings. The report centers on custody status and legal action surrounding the estate.
In probate court Judge Glamor ordered Charles J. Buchanan held in custody of attorney Daniel M. Bailey and barred return to Morrow county pending further orders. If Buchanan leaves custody, Bailey must place him with county sheriff. further action to dispose of the case is ongoing. Also noted: injunction sought by A R Reynard over shade trees along a Utica to Homer highway and the Ashland county courthouse condemned for fire risk. Newarkese Tribune.
Writs and probate filings appear in Clinton Township and Mt. Vernon records. The will of Jonas Latever directs $1,000 to a son and a $100 bequest to a cemetery fund, with widow Jessie V. Lafever named executrix. First and final accounts filed for Mary A. McDonald show minor balance due. mortgage and real estate dealings disclosed. Edward M. Hayes appointed administrator of Elizabeth Nicola estate. Custody of Ethel Margaret Toms awarded to Mrs. Charles Tiunt.
In South Bend on May 3 a letter of apology was mailed by evangelist Billy Sunday to Madame Schumann-Heink after he had called her a cheap skate during a sermon on mothers. Sunday released a public statement last night apologizing to the noted singer and mother of eight.
May Preston Gibson, millionaire playwright and society figure, is hailed as a feather in the hat of Washington society. The piece highlights Gibson’s bold Alpine green hat and mentions notable diplomats, including George Bakm...
The Knox County Chilacan Eureau of Convention will be held at the Presbyterian church in Predericktown on Jonesd and ath. State and county workers will be present at the convention.
Washington May 23 The illness of Emperor Yoshihito of Japan is described as serious with lung inflammation. The health prospect overshadowed U S Japan tensions over California land legislation as officials note the imperial condition could affect the broader crisis.
A report from Tokyo on May 1 states Emperor Yoshihito has inflammation of the lungs after a light cold. The illness raises concerns of possible political upheaval in Japan and distractions from the USJapan controversy, with White House communications offering sympathy while Tokyo dispatches signal uncertainty about resuming formal exchanges.
At a Thursday meeting of the St Vincent de Paul Alumni Association officers were elected President Mike Anna Jordan, Vice President Miss Nellie Smith, Secretary C F Allerding, Treasurer J B Collins, Poet Beatrice McDonough, Necrologist Alice McCarthy, Historian M H A Cari. The banquet was set for Tuesday evening June 4 at the High School.
The Ohio Federation of Humane Societies closed its third annual meeting with a ban on poisoning shooting and asphyxiation, favoring electrocution as more humane. The Progresatyas led by Attorney Frank Halbard urged a device from a Boston manufacturer and called for city or county funding to install new systems.
May 23 in Bouton, Mrs. Orville T. Bright of Chicago urged teachers at the National Teachers Association convention to take a strong stand against modest and questionable styles. She cited tube skirts and low necked waists as dangers and called for vigorous efforts to promote simpler dress for youths.
Washington May The Three Keates club is a secluded all female group in Washington with three members Katherine Kiking Katherine Jon olage and Katherine Beltran. The trio bars marriages except love matches and aims for harmony. Misa Jennings and Misetakine share a tie through great inheritances attracting fortune hunters. Katherine Britton is thought to join for a chance to wed young Dick Hikins as his popularity grows.
Mr. Jamies Lycum observed a birthday anniversary at his Martinsburg area home Thursday evening with a dinner. About seventy relatives and friends attended, including guests from Toledo and Jackson Michigan. Dinner was served on a long table arrangement with informal hospitality.
Washington May 23. The senate finance committee and Democratic caucus will not amend the income tax provisions of the Underwood tariff bill. Despite protests from mutual insurers and holding companies over double taxation on dividends, amendments in the House are seen as addressing major concerns. The finance committee plans a long question list, including La Follette inquiries on production costs, tariffs, and profits, with about 12 to 15 questions overall.
Dale Harris six year old son of Mr and Mrs J M Harris of North Liberty died at their home at 1130 pm Thursday after a week long illness. Funeral at the house Saturday morning at 10 o'clock Rev Weaver of Bucmouating will conduct. Interment in North Liberty cemetery. Miss Spangler of Harcourt Place Gambler Ohio has directed the local Presbyterian choir and will spend her last Sunday at Mount Vernon tomorrow. Alan Spangler plans to visit his parents near Philadelphia during the summer and study abroad in fall 1913-14.
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