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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1917

Page

7

May festival closes with Pugh's piano triumph at Mt Vernon

Miss Helene Pugh enchanted a near sixty voice audience at the Mt Vernon Presbyterian church with Schytte Concerto in C sharp minor and Saint Saens Etude. The May festival of 1917 marked five years of effort by the festival association, ending amid praise for Pugh and director Coup. The deficit of about $50 loomed, with plans to continue next year at similar prices. Audience leaders urged continuing the festival and involving high school pupils.

William M. Coup Presbyterian Church Mt Vernon Festival Association Helene Pugh Miss Pugh Tidge P.O. Levering Asnochy ‘Ton P. C. Zemer L. P. Crombey Judse Lewis Livering Carle Audiance Schytte Mish Pugh Wilbur Thoburn Mills Misa Pueh Voup Diaway Festival Association Mireeder Levering Mater Mt. Vernon Jnvers Mt Vernon Scott Keys Melenw Tigh Orenn Mia Mile Brahme Foneraniher Salut Sionei Mian Selene Puch Grieei Symn Prutee Hermany Morr Ton Choris

Memorial Day events planned in Gambier and Mt Vernon

Memorial Day programs in Gambier and Mt Vernon feature Lot Stillwell as orator and B E Sapp speaking. Gambier will hold ceremonies at General Lorin Andrews’s grave with school children, firing squad, and a possible indoor plan if weather fails. Donations of flowers are requested at the Chamber of Commerce.

Fovern i Benlwell Accunion Meni Tere Joe Hooker Chubb Harter Freeman Lone America Helena Puck Ward Otto Baker Columbia Lot Stillwell F. ©. Anderson Gambier Lorin Andrews Ohio Mt. Vernon B. B. Sopp Mosse Hall United States Chamber of Commerce

Army parade honors fallen comrades in Knox County

Soldiers from the Army of the Republic and local groups plan a civic parade to honor fallen comrades. Knox County Battery 1 will join, bands play patriotic selections, and children will sing as officials organize marching routes and security. The event proceeds under Chamber of Commerce coordination with police and veterans’ associations.

Army of the Republic Patriotie Oreuffcations Alan Mt. Vernon United States of America Ecoose Knox County Battery Battery 1 Chamber of Commerce O'Elork Wormonday Amd Pha Fea Qelock

Odd Fellows and lodges join city parade with schoolchildren

A garbled OCR item lists several lodges including Timon, Mt Vernon, Koko ing Aerio, Niaswatha and G A W K along with Battery 8 and Vetere. The parade route and opening order involve schoolchildren and a general ceremony at the Gene tary whire.

Odd Fellows Timon Lodge Mt. Vernon Lodge P.O. Kokoing Aerio Niaswatha Lodge Bans of Vetere

Frances Willard WCTU Mothers Meeting Report

The Frances Willard WCTU held a mothers meeting on May 22 at Mrs. Mary Pharis's home. County officials were absent. program included readings, solos, and a promotional talk by Mrs. Mary Mason, with refreshments and plans to reconvene June 12.

Frances Willard Mary Pharis Davie Jary Mra. Walker Maara Plano Mildred “Miter Puancora Nive Gotshal Adlie Infuentes Mira Bell Lonty Mish Gotelinth Mary Mason LOT. I Tigrine Eel

Local Notes and Visits Across Howard Kinderhook Area

Howard Kinderhook Newalots hosts and visits unfold with several named residents attending events. Modensburg professional activity appears in town for business dealings. George Parker recently in town for three months, John Mickley and wife guests of George Robertson, Rivouilier of Cleveland in town, John Barry planning garage, Clarence Horn and Charles Simpson show new machines, Rev. Sima of Valmyra visiting son Harley.

Ptt Modensburg George Parker John Mickley Alven George Robertson George Rivouilier Cleveland Weeston John Barry Clarence Horn Charles Simpson Sima of Valmyra Harley

Local visitors and travel notes from Morley Sime estate

The past week guests included Walter Line and wife, Albert Mower of Nashville, and Miknam Madio with Louley Cash of Mt. Vernon. Alex Critennald and Mrs Witbue Thimbett visited their relatives, while John Wilker Ain and Inez Woilendig, along with Mr and Mrs Hoagland, returned from Pennsylvania where they had been visiting for a month.

Walter Line Albert Mower Nashville Morley

Pleasant Surprise At Towell Boner Wedding

Pleasant surprise greeted J L McKinley of Runnes and family in Kansas City as Mrs McKinley and daughter joined them for dinner after a Towell Boner wedding. Benjamin Towell of Mt Gilead and Maury Boner of Pradericktown wed Thursday at 2 30 pm by Rev G R Dye on East Vine Street. The couple departed by automobile for Mt Gilead where the groom owns a farm. The bride has many relatives in Mt Vernon.

Bangs McKinleye Kansas City Maryester Grvndson Robert Ressler J. L. McKinley Runes A. C. McKinley Towell-Boner Benjamin Towell Mt. Gilead Maury L. Boner Pradericktown G. R. Dye East Vine Street Mt. Giread Mt. Vernon

Of Interest To Farmers

The article urges Knox county farmers to boost spring plowing and planting amid favorable soil conditions. It notes a strong campaign to increase acreage, calls for labor during harvest, and discusses wheat and corn plans and planning for corn cutting. It mentions community notices and local events, including a farm labor appeal and a school program with Snow's orchestra.

Allgire Mantead Knox Coumty Knox Hove Glen Menthy Ely

Centennary school event and local visits noted

The Centennary school sixth and first stutions provide opret M4 in the M Mh church on Tuesday evening May 9. Mrs Lee Tokar visits near Fredericktown with her Vikt er. Mrs James Cline hosts visits. Mrs Turner from Columbus spends Sunday with George Shafer. Mrs Ivan McGill of Orrville visits. Mrs June Collein visits her mother near Utica. Children’s Day set for M E church Sunday June 14. Port Clinton Boy Scouts plan entertainment at the M K church in June directed by W N Robertson.

Centennary Lee Tokar Fredericktown James Cline Mire Johns Yookum Ivan McGill Orrville June Colle Utica M. E Boy Scouts of Port Clinton M. K W. N. Robertson

Coshocton Team to Receive Knight Ring at Castle Ball

At a regular meeting on Thursday evening the Coshocton team was initiated into the rank of Knight. Fidelity lodge will confer the Knight ring on two candidates at Castle ball. The team won the ninth district and placed second in the late Columbus contest. Members are invited to attend memorial services and meet at the lodge room on Wednesday, May 9, at noon. Mrs. Charles Zutner traveled to Gamwer Friday for the day.

Fidelity Iodee Coxhocton Castle Ball Columbus Eny Shére Thmon Lodge Wednewday

Four Weeks in Hospital Inspires Lydia E. Pinkham Endorsement

In Cleveland Ohio Mrs W C Bowns recalls four weeks in hospital for severe illness and persistent pain before she began Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound on a nurse's suggestion. She reports improved health and urges others to try the remedy before returning home.

Mrs. Brown Lydia E. Pinkham Cleveland Ohio Lydia Pinkham L Finkham W. C. Boows 12Th St

Germans Still Use Subterranean Signals To Warn Fatherland

Washington reports a cable from Rear Admiral Sims in London reveals German agents still communicate war information to Germany. The cable notes that even before the American destroyer reached port, Berlin knew it was en route and the moonlight warning mined harbor entrances near Queensway.

Washington Berlin Vomwelm Queensinwa America Navy Department Sims London

Tornado Killings Hit Andale Kansas Area

A tornado swept through Andale Kansas about 15 miles northwest of Wichita killing at least 17 people and injuring 50 late yesterday authorities reported.

Wichita Pene Andale Kas

Shadowed Fertility Recovery Story in Leavenworth

Mrs. Hattie Curts of Leavenworth recounts severe frailty before her first birth. After four months on Cardus she gained strength, delivered a healthy baby, and now weighs 167 pounds. She asserts the tonic’s effectiveness and urges others with female ailments to try it, noting physician endorsements.

Leavenworth Ind Hattie, Curts Cardus

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Enchants J. F. Fels Chicago Mr. Fish North Woltberry Street JA. Lang Bellefontaine J. Coward B. Ay Stream Corefa Wright Dorothy Murry Delaware Lot C. Stillwell B. E. Sapp Bert E. Sapp Wotu Howard Ugledne Iil Appheinie Keominth Hoeftah Perrynville Mansfeld Snow Homer Mount Liberty Coshocton Thoreday Vevening Charles Zutner Gam- Wer The Dar WormsKill Hogs Avalon Farm Taugher’'S Mendenhall & Cramer West High Street
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