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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
SOME POINTERS

In Buying or Building Homes by the
ad Writer of the Buckeye State
Building and Loan Company, RAN
kin Building, % West Gay Street
Columbus, Ohio.
3. Buy or build dwelling suited to
the locality in which it is found. Hous-
es should correspond to their surround
ings. For, instance one should not
build a mansion on side street sur
rounded by three or four room tene-
ment houses. Neither would one ex-
pect to build three-room house on a
five-thousand-dollar lot. Save your
money and buy or build a home. The
Buckeye pays five per cent on time de-
posits. Assets over $4,2O0,OOO.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
KENYON
And Otterbein Played A Tie
Game Saturday

Gambler, o., Oct. 3-Kenyon and
Otterbein played to standstill Satur-
day afternoon on Benson field, neither
side being able to score. Punting con-
stituted the main feature of the game
and was resorted to frequently by
both teams. The work of Craig, Mar
ty and ,Wickham Of Kenyon, Wagner
and John of Otterbein, was feature
of the game. Glen Skiles of Kenyon
sustained badly sprained ankle in
the last quarter of play and was forced
to retire, AYES replacing him. Ken
yon came near scoring once, Captain
Gable, in place kick, missing the
goal by only a few inches.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

ed the burning building they found
that Mr. and Mrs. Crltchheld had re-.
turned. They had been spending the
evening at the home Of Mr.. Critch.
fields father Some Of the furniture
was removed from the lower floor Of
the building, but greater portion Of
1t was destroyed.
1t is the supposltion that the fire
started by an explosion Of a coal oil
lamp, as there were no fires in the
home, at the time, although a lamp
had been left burning.
There was small amount Of insur.
ance on the structure, but not sufTicl.
ent to cover the loss. Mr. and Mrs.
Critchfield had no insurance on the
household effects.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
CARTOONS
For The Coming X. OF c. Min
StreIS Attract Much Attention

Very neat and artistic cartoons of
different members of the Knights of
Columbus, who will take part in their
minstrels on Tuesday and Wednesday
of next week, were placed in the win
dows along Main street on Monday
The cartoons are the work of one OF
the members, Mr.. Paul Smithhisler'
who recently went to Chicago to en-
ter, school of designing and news
paper cartooning, and signalize the
fact that this young gentleman is pos
sessed of an unusual talent in this
line. The cards attracted much at
tention and many persons were going
from window to window along Main
street viewing all Of them.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
farm RESIDENCE
Destroyed By Flames And All House.
hold Goods Burned

A two-story frame house owned by
Mrs. Belle Johnson and occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Verd Critchfield, located
on the Columbus road about four mil
es south of Mt. Vernon. was entirely
destryed by fire about o'clock Sun
day evening. Mr.. P. j. Henegan of Mt
Vernon was driving along the road in
a buggy and discovered the house to
be on fire. He went to the home to
arouse the occupants, but found no one
in the building. He next went to the
home of neighbor and procured as.
sistance, but when the party reach
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
OPENING
Of The Skating Rink On
Saturday Evening

The skating rink opened up on Sat
urday evening with large attendance.
About three hundred people paid ad-
mission at the door, but not all of
them were successful in securing
skates as the supply was soon exhaust
ed owing to the great demand for
them. The best possible order pre-
vailed throughout the entire evening.
Fine skating music was furnished by
a picked orchestra, which was station
ed in the center of the floor where 1t
was to the best advantage to the skat-
ers. The rink has been oYerhauled
and put in the best possible condition
for the accommodation of patrons for
the remainder of the season.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

No false pretense has marked the
career of Ely's Cream Balm. Being
entirely harmless it is not responsible
like the catarrh snuffs, and powders,
for minds shattered by cocaine. The
great virtue of Ely's Cream Balm is
that it speedily and completely over
comes nasal catarrh and hay fever.
Back of this statement is the testi-
mony of thousands and reputation
of many years success. All druggis IS,
so, or mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren
Street, New York.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
FIRE
Consumed The Park Hotel
Al Brink Haven
And Occupants Have A Very
Narrow Escape
A Barn Burned To The Ground
In This City
And A Valuable Horse Is
Burned TO Death
Farm Residence Is Destroy.
ed Near Bangs

Brink Haven o., Oct. 3-The Park
hotel, two-story frame structure op-
Grated by G. G.. Ferrell, was burned
to the ground at o'clock this morn
ing together with all the furniture,
bed clothing and other household eff,
fects. The loss is estimated at $2,5O0
with but little insurance on the struc-
ture.
The blaze was first discovered in
the roof and although the origin of
the fire is not known it is the suppos-
ition that it originated in the attic. In
the space of few moments the entire
structure was in mass of flames.
Seven travelling men, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ferrell and a number of employees of
the hotel were sleeping in the building
when the fire broke out All had mar
row escapes in getting out of the burn
ing building. Mr.. and Mrs. Ferrell
were compelled to flee in their night
clothing and lost all of their clothing
in the flsines. The travelling men sue
ceeded in saving their clothing, but
all lost their shoes and hats. They
were compelled to dress on the side
walk near the burning buildingA
All the contents of the hotel were
consumed in the fire with the excep-
tion of an organ, a dresser and one
table. The stoves were even bent
and twisted to such an extent that
they cannot be used.
The building was owned by the
Lowe Sapp estate and was leased by
Mr.. Ferrell only short time ago.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
DESTROYED BY FLAMES
Was S. B. ChurCh'S Barn And A Horse
Burned To Death

A barn beloning to Mr. S. Brook
Church, located on East Front street,
was completely destroyed by fire on
Sunday morning at about two o'clock.
At lao o'clock. the night operator in
the C., A. & G. tower discovered
bright light and on investigation,
found that it was the barn which was
burning. The alarm was Immediately
turned in to the fire department which
arrived on the scene in a short time
The building, however was mass of
flames when the firemen arrived and
nothing could be done except to pro-
tect the adjacent buildings. Before
the department arrived, Mr.. Church
discovered the fire and realizing that
his valuable horse and a number of
other articles of value were inside,
made an attempt to get inside. In
making the attempt, he sustained a
number of painful burns about the
hands and arms and finally gave it
up as the heat had become too great.
The barn contained the family horse,
carriage, two buggies and wagon,
besides a large amount of feed and
some cement block tools, with which
Mr.. Church had been manufacturing
cement blocks.
The cause of the fire is not known
but it is thought that it originated
from sparks of passing locomotive
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
UNCLAIMED MAIL

The following letters remain un
in the Mt. Vernon postoffice
To avoid delay in delivery have your
mail addressed to street and number
P. o, box or general delivery.
Advertised Oct. 9, 1910:
Averill, Frank p.
Baker, Mrs. Mary E.
Bisel, H. E.
Cohen, Lewis
Cramer, Clarence
Dodd, Miss Lucia
Handy, B. o.
Hicks, Miss Blanche
Horn, Amsie
Jones, 4. M.
Lewis, H. G.
Lockwood, l..
Louge, Pearl
Palmer, Louis G.
Pierpont, o. F.
Randall, c. F.
Raynor, ]. B.
Rehnsbrum, Mrs. Dave
Ross, Milt
Schloss, Max
Severns, Will
Singer, Mrs. Joseph
Zimmerman, Arthur V.
Foreign
Dumont, Urban
Mareno, Joe
Domestic Parcel
Fish, Mrs. Fannie
SHERIDAN G. DOWDS, P. NJ.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
FORMER
Mt. Vernon Boy Finished
Second In Big Auto Race

Joe Dawson, who finished second in
the Vanderbilt cup automobile race in
New York on Saturday, is a former
Mt. Vernon boy, and has number of
relatives living here. Dawson drove
a Marmon car and was only beaten
out by Harry Grant, the winner of the
race, by rs seconds. Dawson has
gained considerable fame in automo-
bile racing at Indianapolis, where he
now resides.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
PAINFUL INJURIES
Sustained By Harry MagerS In Run.
away Accident

Danville, O., Oct. 3-Harry Mayors
of near Amity was severly injured in
a runaway accident here Sunday even
ing. The horse ran away and Mr..
Magers was thrown out of the buggy,
sustaining number of severe bruises.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE

Piqua, O., Oct. 3-Fire of an un-
known origin destroyed Arnold Ar
nett's tobacco crop, farm implements
and six head of horses this morning.
Loss $500.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

filed in probate by Mary Hall Critch-
field, guardian of George A. Hall,
showing the following: Received
$393.23, paid out $3194S, balance $73.-
rs.
o
Marriage Licenses
Grover G. Fry, Layland, o., and Jes-
sic M. Hartford, Mt. Vernon. Rev. A.
b. Williams.
Clark A. Horn, Harrison township,
and Clara Ryan, Butler township. Rev.
A. b. Williams.
Deeds Filled
Isabella Spindler ct al. to Elmer e.
Chambers, 1.02 acres in Clinton, $2,-
400.
John Christopher to Andrew e. Err
ickson, parcel In Mt. Vernon, 5000.
Olive e. Meats ct al. to David s.
Crosby ct al, SO acres in Liberty, $2,-
100.
Ada ]. Crosby to Russell Vernon, 6
acres In Pleasant $1,000
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
CHICKENS
From Mt. Vernon Shipped To
An Exposition

Mr.. G. H. Hardesty has shipped a
pair of his valuable black Orphington
chickens to the Appalachian Exposi-
ton and Poultry Show, which is to be
held in Chilhowee park, Knoxville,
Tenn. Mr.. Hardestys birds will COM
pete with some of the best chickens
in the world
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

A delicious accompaniment to a
fish course is small tomatoes, scooped
out and filled with grated cucumbers,
we'll seasoned. Serve ice cold.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
SheriH's Sale

sheriff's Sale
In the partition case of Elizabeth A.
Berry and Mary e. Casteel VS.. Reuben
d. Woolisop, the property was sold at
sheriff's sale Saturday afternoon as
follows: First tract of Al acres in
Monroe township was sold to Robert
Casteel for $2,SOO. The second tract
of "a acres in Monroe township was
sold to Hugh Hogue for S1,2S0.
Second Partial
A second partial account has been
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

Words are the making of wise men
and the unmaking of fools.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

Some men are born great-then
they begin to shrink.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
DIVORCE
Proceeding Com menCed
Against Judge StilIWGII
In The Holmes County Com
mon Pleas Court
Luelld N. johnson Files Suit
For AlimOny
The Douglass Will Is Filled
In Probate
Other Items Of Interest From
Temple OF Justice

Judge Wellington Stillwell of Mil
lersburg, former common pleas
judge and a prominent attorney, we'll
known in Mt. Vernon, has been made
defendant in an alimony suit in the
court Of common pleas of Holmes
county. The proceedings have been
instituted by Elvira l.. Stiuwell in
which she charges gross neglect and
failure to provide. She says that her
husband abandoned her and went to.
Terre Haute, Ind, last July where he
opened up law offices. She does not
ask for divorce, but wants certain
property awarded to her, among which
is the dwelling in which she lives. The
plaintiff is a leading member of the
Millersburg M. E. church, while the
defendant has figured prominently in
politics for many years.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
The DOUGLASS WILL


The last will and testament of
Abram l.. Douglass, late of Wayne
township, has been filed in probate.
BY the terms of the will he gives to
his wife, Mary e. Douglass his farm
of 10 acres in Wayne township, all
Household effects, farm implements,
etc. He gives to his daughter, Fan
ME Dunn, the use and income from his
farm of 10S acres in Wayne township
and all the residue of his personal
property. At the death of his daugh-
ter the property is to be divided equal
ly among his grandchildren, Robert,
Martha and Leslie Dunn. Fannie Dunn
is named as the executrix of the will,
which was signed September 10, 1909,
in the presence of Ernest V. Acker-
man and l.. b. Ackerman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
Sues For Alimony-


Luella M. johnson has commenced
a suit for alimony in the court of COM
mon pleas of Knox county against
Bert Johnson. The plaintiff states
they were married November II. 1908,
and that six children were born to
them, the oldest being six years and
the youngest one year. The plaintiff
alleges that the defendant was guilty
of adultery September IA, 1910, in Mid
dlebury township. The plaintiff alleg-
es further that the plaintiff abandoned
her and that she has no means of sup
port. She claims that the defendant
is capable of earning $40 per month.
She asks for alimony for herself and
children. P. l.. wilkins is the attorn-
ey for the plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

A second partial account has been
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28

tracts Cor the manufacture OF that
staple article have expired. but II -
added that the board OF control
should decide this question, not the
legislature, IN order that the board
may establish the industry best fitted
TO the needs of the institution.
Similar recommendations are made
relative TO the Marquette and Ionia
prisons, especial attention being laid
TO the ACCESSIBILITY OF not disturbing
present systems any more than neces'
ssry. On the proposal 10 use con
victs on the roads the board declares
that II does not consider the system
desirable. II is pointed out that
there are many months of the year
in which no work could be done. and
IL is contended that breaking stone
is not conducive TO the reformation
of prisoners.
IL is particularly recommended that
the boards of control. rather than the
legislature. decide what industry shall
be established AT the several prisons.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28

IT'S an age of speciality. kid" he
snarled. There isn't much demand
these days for the man who can do
anything However" he conceded, Oh.
serving the trouble deepening in Toms
countenance, there's no use getting
discouraged about it
I'm not discouraged" said Tom.
6oggedly. But it's inconvenient,
sometimes, not to have any money.
guess III pull through all right"
"Old lady bothering YOU" asked
Merkle. glancing In the direction OF
the door. through which Mrs. Bannan.
the 300-pound Venus. who was the
presiding goddess OF the boarding
house. usually appeared at the sound
OF the dinner bell
"A little" admitted Tom. but I'm
not worried very much. If get the
job I've been promised, I'll have some
thing big"
His face belied his Boosting. Some
how. Tom could not keep the truth
from Merkle, and he felt that, beneath
the gruff manner OF the world-worn
scribbler there was heart whose
sympathies had not all been worn
away in contact with the hardest side
of life.
Keep plugging away and don't lose
your nerve" counseled Merkle. as
cheerfully as was possible for him.
The trick is to hang on to your APP
petite" He looked at the still empty
plates on the ragged table cloth.
The sound of bell upstairs brought
an almost pleasant light TO the eyes
of EA
Tom TO observe:
There's the dinner bell; I'd better
run up and wash
Say. son." Merkle called after him.
Got any o THAT liniment left?'
Tom stopped IN the doorway.
Your rheumatism bad AGAIN." he
asked anxiously.
No" said Merkle: that rub you
gave me last night fixed me fine.
That's the stuff. Where did you get
IL"
My mother put it up. Made me
take a big bottle OF 1t along. Didn't
know it was good for rheumatism.
though
Certainly fixed me up" growled
Merkle. I'D like to have 1t around
handy. II you can spare It,"
IN come in tonight and give You
another rub Tom promised.
Don't want 10 put you TO all that
trouble" Merkle almost smiled.
That's all right. SO long as | can
be OF any help" said Tom
There was rustic of petticoats on
the stair. and Tom stepped aside To
admit Miss Dunstan. the songbird
who never yet had sung save in the
company OF her admiring friends.
ITO be cOntiDued.)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
WILL BE REPkIMANDED FOR
LAST DROP OF BLOOD" SPEECH
Commander Sims, Of Y. S. Fleet,
Offended Germany BY Remarks
in London.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.-How far
an American naval officer should go
In paying compliments TO his hosts
at dinner is question TO be decided
by President Taft, who today received
Commander William s. Sims own ac-
count OF his now famous last drop OF
blood" speech at an entertainment
given the Atlantic fleet officers at
London
Secretary OF the Navy Meyer laid
the matter before the president for a
recommendation. Though the secre-
tary declined TO state today whether
Sims admitted that he was correctly
quoted, he lett the impression that at
least a reprimand would be admins
tered TO Sims.
The German press was quick 10
seize upon Sims reported statements
which were interpreted as limiting ut
a British-American alliance against the
kaiser.
The Germans also felt sighted be-
cause their ports were not visited by
the fleet now in English and French
waters.
The speech which caused all the
trouble was delivered by the COM
mander at the lord mayor of London's
dinner to the feet officers. The Lon
don papers quoted Sims as saying that
IF necessary America would go
to the rescue of Great Britain 10 the
extent of ner last dollar and her last
drop of blood
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
TOTS SAVED FROM DEATH.

LANSING, Mich, Dec. 28.-But for
the timely presence of three men yes
terday afternoon, who were willing TO
risk their lives in its icy waters, Grand
river, with its treacherous coating OF
thin ice, would have claimed as its
victims two little girls, Edith, aged
9. and Stella, aged IL. daughters OF
William Bushey.
The two little ones were playing with
their sleds on the ice below the Sag
inav-st. bridge when they fell into the
river Their screams attracted the at
tention OF two teamsters who went 10
the girls rescue but the cracking ice
forced them 10 return. Edward AL
gate, another teamster, secured lad
der and crawling out over the crum-
bling ice cakes, dragged the girls TO a
place of safety.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28

Dinner amt ready yet, sir" re-
turned Lucy. She could always an.
ticipate the question OF the guests al
this time of day.
What did you do with my things7"
asked Tom, ignoring her information.
Il can't find them anywhere"
You have been changed to the
second floor hall room in the back.
said Lucy. She glanced at the boy
10 see how he might receive this bit
OF information. Merkie also looked
up and watched Tom for an instant
Has she moved me again" said
Tom ruefully.
Mrs. Bannan gave that room you
had to new man."
IT'S wonder she wouldn't say
something TO me about it, said Tom.
frowning at the girl as she lighted the
gas and make a quick exit through the
door into the kitchen.
Mcrkle laid aside his paper. His
glance was less savage as 1t fell on
the blank face OF the country boy.
Hello. son." he said. What's your
trouble?"
Same old thing" said Tom. dispir-
itedly. Keeps switching me around.
why Don't You kIck?" He Asked.
Why don't you do some kicking"
inquired Merkle, suggesting the rem
edy that he applied TO all his worldly
troubles.
Tom smiled sourly. Cant afford
to- he confessed
Bad as that, eh? ?" Merkle again
sought the columns of the newspaper
That tonight's paper" asked Tom,
crossing the room to where Merkle
sat.
Want it?" said Merkle, handing it
over.
May | see ii minute?" It was al.
ready in Toms hand as he spoke, and
he was busy searching through the
pages.
Haven't you found anything YETI"
asked Merkle, looking at the boy over
his glasses.
Nothing definite" said Tom.
You'll find the want ads in the
back, If that's what you're looking
for" Merkle spoke harshly. After a
moments pause. he added. How'd you
come to lose your job?"
Couldn't hit 1t off with the boss, y
Tom explained. Kennedy expected
me TO sit at his desk all day and then
go straight to bed. That's always the
way when you work for a friend OF
the family"
UNI" said Merkle, with a wry
smile. What's your particular line
OF labor?"
ANY old thing, as long as It pays a
decent salary" said Tom. looking up
hopefully.
But Merkles face was expression.
less
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
ASSAiLANT is ARRESTED.

MUSHROOM, Mich. Dec. 2S.--will-
lam Gilman. aged %, was yesterday
arrested for the assault and robbery
OF John Kingshot, the aged war vet
eran, on last Thursday night. OFT
mans arrest was due to a woman, the
daughter OF Mrs. Thompson, former
housekeeper for Kingshot. 0ttman
had visited at the Kingshot home to
see the daughter and knew that the
soldier had the money. Deputy Sher-
In Anderson went to Ottman's board
ing place on Ottawa-st., searched the
room and found In an old hat hanging
on the wall $50. In the struggle the
old man had with his assailant, he bit
the latter's finger. and when Ottman's
hand was examined tooth marks were
found on one II his fingers. When
confronted with this evidence OF his
guilt he confessed, and said that he
had TO have some money for board
bill or go TO Jail.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
CONvICTS TO MARQUETTE.
Five Desperate Men viii Be Trans
ferred From jackson.

JACKSON, Mich, Dec. 2S.-James
Cushway. who holds the prison record
for escapes. having fed four times
since he came here in 1904 on a charge
of highway robbery, and four other
convicts, all long term men, and
known as desperate criminals, will
be transferred to Marquette prison for
safe-keeping. Cushway was sentenced
from Oakland county. He made an
escape only few months ago by
climbing through coal chute. He is
said to know every weakness in the
prison structure which a convict could
use to effect an escape. The other
ccnvicts who will be sent to the north
'ern prison are Charles Thompson.
lonia, sentenced In January, 1910.
from 16 TO rs years for safe blowing;
James Burke. sentenced In March,
1909. from }Iillsdale county, to serve
from IA 10 Is years for burglary;
John Knitzer. sentenced from Monroe
county in 1908 to serve from 3 to 10
years for burglary; Harry Boyle, SELL
fenced from Ingham county In 1908 TO
serve from II to 20 years for safe
blowing.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
F. ". CARR DROPS
DEAD IN HIS HOME
Mt. Pleasant Man Was To Have
Played Detroiter for Checker
Championship of State.

Mt. PLEASANT. Mich, Dee as
r. W. Carr. OF the hrm OF Carr 4
Granger. and champion checker play
er OF the state, dropped dead in his
home last night from heart disease.
He had been in ill-health for some
time, but was able to be at his store
yesterday
Mr.. Carr was TO have played Dr. w.
B. Banks, OF Detroit. on New Years
day Tor the checker championship OF
Michigan.
He was born In Barry county 20
years ago. and had been in business
since 1871.
He is survived by Mrs. Carr and
one daughter, the wife OF DR.. ID. J.
Burch, OF This city.