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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
5
A county Republican convention showcases three methods for selecting delegates, rivaling the spectacle of a lightning change artist. The scene highlights competing schemes, arguments, and the political theater surrounding party organization and candidate support.
At the Knox county Republican gathering in the courthouse the endorsement of Warren G Harding for Ohio governor was secured after rapid motions by Frank V Owen. Delegates to state and senate conventions were chosen by open and committee methods, with one circuit judicial delegate named by W A Hosack. The convention approved a party platform praising Taft and urging support for Harding.
Miss Anna Buckingham swore to an affidavit charging Samuel Beeman with a completed burglary. Beeman is now in the county jail.
All business is based on confidence and this institution has earned community trust. You are urged to invest savings here with assurance they will be safe and grow under our watchful care. Next interest period begins July.
A divorce case is filed in Common Pleas by Lottie Underwood against Orange Underwood. The complaint alleges fault grounds including neglect and cruelty as the Lamar case commences in common pleas court.
Lottie D Underwood sues Orange G Underwood in Knox county common pleas court claiming cruelty gross neglect and desertion since February 1907. She seeks alimony and divorce with Lewie G B Houck as plaintiff attorney. Court convened with Judge Wickham presiding.
The Democratic county central committee met on Saturday to organize with John Cunningham of College Township as chairman and WW McKline of Pitot ward as secretary. A six member executive panel was appointed to meet the candidate and form the campaign committee. L B Houck Wak named temporary chairman and J J Fultz temporary secretary for the county convention next Saturday.
Memorial Day observed at Mt. Vernon with decorated graves at the cemetery and a 9 item program at the high school auditorium. Hon. Crrml A Thompson, secretary of state, delivered the afternoon address with tribute to old soldiers. Sunday morning service at First Baptist Church by Rev. F. E. Bruningfoot, noting W K R G and Sons of Veterans.
A neighbor boy spotted a bright blaze at the Glaze residence on North Chester Street Monday night and alerted the Alberts livery barn before firefighters arrived. Firefighters stopped the flames from spreading, saving most of the structure though extensive smoke and water damage occurred to furniture. The cause is believed linked to a kitchen stove.
Washington May 31 Secretary of War Dickinson distributed the diplomas at the Army Medical School graduating exercises in the D A R ball. Address remarks were delivered by Surgeon General Torney and Dr Victor Vaughan of this city.
Residents of the east part of the city oppose the council action establishing a dump near the allroad shops, citing health concerns. The petition will be presented at the next council meeting and there is talk of seeking court restraining orders. Nearby officials and residents have discussed the issue as a potential nuisance claim.
New York on May 31 features a title bout at Fairmont Athletic Club with Jack Goodman of New York and Jem Driscoll England's lightweight champion. Both fighters are viewed as evenly matched and the clash is billed as one of the season’s fastest prospects.
Mrs Estella Magers of Columbus formerly Mt Vernon was injured alighting from a train in Newark on Sunday. Her heel caught on a step and her foot twisted beneath her, leaving her unable to move until help arrived from her husband and the train brakeman. She was taken to her uncle’s home for medical care.
A local feature highlights Bernice Allen known as the most wondrously long haired girl in the Skylark chorus. The article offers hair care tips from Mike Allen and notes fashion shifts toward new silk gowns for summer wear.
Interesting facts describe Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at 22 West Gay Street Columbus. It lends on conservative terms, with strong security, allows repayment in full or part anytime. Assets exceed $4.9 million and five percent paid on time deposits. Write or call for details.
Mt Vernon Grays defeated Amity 6 to 5 in the first game and also won the second game at the Mt Vernon venue. The Mt Vernon Elks and D Smiths tied 6 to 6 after 12 innings at Lake Ha iwatha Park before darkness ended play. Cy A C shop team won two games at Millersburg on Monday.
A gown closely resembling grenadine presents a wet and lovely amethyst shade in an illustration. The dress is trimmed with satin ribbon to match.
The Essex baseball team defeated the Mt Vernon Giants by a score of 2 to 0 in ten innings. Batteries for Essex were Miller Kilgour and Shultz for Mt Vernon were Yord Smith and Sites. The Waser team also won a game from the Vanvoree team with a score of 8 to 0.
In a Scotch schoolroom the inspector asks how Noah would use his time in the ark. A timid boy suggests fishing and a second child quips that Noah had only two worms in the ark, prompting amused discussion of biblical behavior and time use.
Kenyon College Gambier pins June 19 22 schedule with baseball games Kenyon vs Miami Ohio Wesleyan and Kenyon vs Ohio Wesleyan at Benson Athletic Field Rosse Hall and Colburn Hall hosts events from morning prayers to reunions and a Mikado performance by the Kenyon Glee Club Officials include Bishop of Ohio and Judge John Jay Adams Columbus listed among speakers and toastmasters
Postal notice lists unclaimed letters in the Mt. Vernon office with names such as May Brights George Buroh and Mary Crammer. Recipients urged to update address and pick up to avoid delivery delays.
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