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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
4
Obituary notice noting Stephen J. Dorgan losses and publisher Ty Met with a brief acknowledgment of thanks from family, including a cards of thanks line. Limited readable fragment mentions dates and local references without full context.
The candidacy of Burr H. Lytle for sheriff is among the most popular in Knox county. His efficiency and universal courtesy, plus aid to Sheriff Mosholder, mark him as a capable candidate. He has pursued important Knox county cases and helped place criminals behind bars, earning a reputation for fearlessness and fairness.
A local ballot advisory urges voters to mark a cross next to Judge Lewis B Houck and Judge W Vernon on the judicial ballot. It praises Houck for his record on the Court of Appeals, urging continued service and noting public trust in office.
Knox County Democrats should not forget Attorney General John 46 Price's comparison of Democrats to the devil and the swat Chit gentleman at the polls on Nov 2.
The last will of William K. R. Cuykendall of Mount Vernon leaves all estate to his niece Mrs. May Nickler of Plymouth Ohio with executor William J. Robinson named. The Knox county commissioners awarded contracts for trustees of Jefferson township bridge work and road projects. Also reported are a pending arson indictment of Bussyssell Harrison, an attempted lunacy affidavit, an inventory filed for Caroline Robinson, and a marriage license listing Adele Couillou and Ada Pertotti in Mount Vernon.
Real estate transfers include Wilmot Sperry to Clara J. Gilmore for a city parcel and Mary P. Hubbard to Henry A. Rice for a Morrie parcel with small sums noted. Mandamus suit filed by Claude M. Woodward in Knox County common pleas to compel Luther A. Stream to issue a transcript and seek injunction. Charles Cramer files inventory in probate. Army discharge recorded for John S. Bowman. Answer filed in McFeeterson case. defendant denies surrender of premises. FB Sapp represents defendant.
Mr. and Mrs. Myers spent Sunday with relatives in Columbus. Miya Grace Oberholser visits Mrs. L. M. Bottentfield. Miss Ethel Van Horn of Barberton weekend with sister Mrs. D McLees. Mrs. Melvina Jackson hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. St Hwing. Blanche Moreland entertained Milford Sunday School attendees. Clarevice and Blanche Moreland in Lancaster for the fair.
Centerburg and area residents share visits with friends and relatives from Alliance Hamilton Coshocton Cincinnati Buffalo and Columbus schools. Mr and Mrs Lyon depart for Florida as they traditionally do and hope neighbors wait safely at home during their sunny respite amid cold winds from Korea and the far north.
Joseph Porter, a noted Mt. Vernon truck gardener, brought a large head of cabbage to the Banner office and described a remarkable plant where three perfect heads grew in place of one. All heads are well formed and solid.
Miss Grace Dudley was transported from Mt Vernon hospital to her home on Columbus road in Mil ler and O'Bryan's ambulance this morning.
Judge Houck of Mt Vernon, serving his first term on the Court of Appeals, was urged by supporters in Milleraburs to seek re election. He is described as one of the district and state’s best judges with fair, just decisions. The article urges voters in Holmes County and surrounding counties to back his candidacy for a second term on November 2.
Palmyra residents report visits and travel among family and friends. Mrs Lafayette Zolman and daughter with two children from Michigan visit relatives here. Mrs More Farquhar plans Cleveland attendance at the state conference. Mr and Mrs Dod Woodward recover enough for a Sunday auto ride. Walter Hyatt and Mrs Lytle Levoe of Fredericktown call on friends Sunday. Charles Gregg and family visit Melvin Phillips of Pike township. Mrs Elizabeth Crane remains bedridden with rheumatism. Mr and Mrs Dale Dick of Shelby visit Mrs Mary Swank’s home. Heine Gligon improves gradually. Richard Roberts son Wilbur and Uncle Pip Foote of Fredericktown go to Mason to meet Henry Roberts of Wisconsin and spend several days visiting Rebecca Roberts and others.
Miss Catherine Montague and Mise na Limberg of Butler Pennsylvania entered the M. and S. sanitarium on Tuesday for treatment.
Carl L Van Voorh declares candidacy for County Surveyor and asks for voter support. He notes official duties limit time but expresses a strong desire to meet every voter in the county before the election. He urges backing from constituents and appreciates any assistance.
The official is described as courteous, honest, and efficient, noting a long history of serving the public in that capacity and continuing to do so with diligence.
Mr and Mrs J W Andrews were summoned to Crestline by the death of their daughter Ida M Stolinger born and raised in the city Her death followed an operation Tuesday evening Funeral services will be held in Crestline Friday
A son was born Sunday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Smith of West High Street. A son was born Tuesday at Mt. Vernon hospital to Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson of Fairview. A daughter was born Monday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hartley of the Belmont addition.
The notice praises children saving money and encourages parental support for fixed saving habits. It explains that the law allows minors to control their own savings accounts and invites readers to open accounts at Buckeye State Building & Loan Co located in Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio, with assets over 20 million dollars.
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