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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
3
The annual meeting of the Young Men’s Christian Association yielded ballot results for directors. Secretary Kinney presented the annual report detailing governance and financial highlights.
At the annual YMCA meeting R H Kinney reports a 25 percent membership rise across groups and highlights gymnasium use with 12 332 participants, 764 classes, 162 games, and 12 000 spectators. Finances show only $349.25 debt rise, with plans to reduce it by May, while praise goes to leaders Nix on Cochras and Voorhees for service.
Heads bowed in grief as delegates gathered in Washington for the World Conference. Prominent figures offered condolences while discussions focused on the tragedy shaping the event. Delegates pledged solidarity and called for aid and remembrance.
A large Takoma Park gathering marks the Sev enth-day Adventists world conference funeral for Elder G A Irwin of California who died of heart disease in the Washington Sanitarium His death ends a life of church leadership from Loma Linda California through Pacific Union College and General Conference service His funeral drew thousands from across the country and abroad to the big canvas pavilion prior to interment at Rock Creek cemetery.
The narrative traces a church leader’s ascent from local conference president to Australasian Union Conference president in 1901, return in 1906 as General Conference vice president, and later roles. He resided at Tahoma Park, served as chaplain of the Washington Bankers Association, led the Pacification Conference presidency in 1911, and finally chaired the College of Medical Evangelists at Loma Linda until his death.
Knox Savings & Loan Assn advertises earth as security for all deposits and mortgage protection by insurance. The Mt. Vernon Ohio office at Main and Vine invites investors to examine their methods and interest rates. C F Colville serves as secretary.
J M Pitney Jr of Lorain is touted as a candidate for the secretary position on the state license commission which will be appointed by Governor Cox. Pitney, a popular Lorain figure, works at American Shipbuilding Co and has long been active in fraternal circles. He is a graduate of Northern Indiana Commercial College and Lasalle University of Higher Accountancy, with extensive accounting experience.
Fourteen year old Gary Watrous of Marlow Ohio lost both arms while trying to jump an Erie train at Gallon for Marion on Decoration Day. He was brought to his father's home and told reporters he hopes to live and become a gospel minister, with hospital surgeons optimistic about his recovery.
The article notes officers are properly bonded for faithful performance, and receipts and expenditures are audited each month, underscoring financial integrity. The text also mentions unclear phrases about money and names, but the core facts focus on bonding and regular audits by the department.
Yan P. Dengel of 2229 North Clark Street Chicago was found semiconscious at the B and O station. Agent J C Patterson reported a man in distress who later sufffered from an apparent opium overdose and was taken to the county jail for treatment. Chief Clements found papers linking him to Dengel and hoped the patient would recover to explain why he was in the ladies room.
Walter Pitkin son of Mr and Mrs T S Pitkin was ordained at the First Presbyterian Church in Mt Vernon on Tuesday evening Rev C G Hartett of Newark OH preached the sermon Rev H R Porter of Zanesville delivered the charge and Rev H Mr Noble of Fredericktown offered the ordination prayer Pitkin a McCormick Seminary graduate was recently married and plans to depart with his bride for Washington New York and then India to begin missionary work.
Local notes report Rev. Wilson Hoover of St. Louisville will preach at Mt. Zion Sunday afternoon in June. Several residents and visitors attend social events and visits across Gambier, Utica, Bladensburg, and nearby towns, with multiple standbys and relatives mentioned.
Fragmented OCR shows an old health remedy advertisement claiming a blood cleansing cure. Mentions names such as Hall and Wolf and references to testimonials and internal use. Content is partial and reads like a period advertisement without verifiable details.
Mrs Patterson and L0tty James Feeney arrived from Mt Vernon for a short visit with relatives and friends. Mrs Patterson plans to continue to Rew henne with Milwaukee, Wis.
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