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GROUNDHOG
Day Comes Wednesday OF
This Week

Wednesday, Feb. 2. will be
';ground hog day." and II the rodent
gees his shadow, according to the
ancient custom, 1t will be all off for
good weather for the next six weeks.
with the gas acting up; with
food stuffs soaring, and with about
all the winter that is coming to this
latitude, here's hoping that the sec
ond OF February is cloudy day
chat is II the grounding is any prog
nostlcator.
The grounding is a peculiar ami
NAL. He sits up and whistles at che
farmer who seeks to kill him for
eating the clover; he is fat, saucy
and a non-bellever In race suicide.
He burrows into the banks and
1ields and is always sharp enough to
have more than one entrance to his
hur-ow.
He is also foxy enough to have a
sort of portico over the main en-
trance, where he can lie and see any
one who enters his domicile.
In the fall, fat as a prize hog, he
enters his burrow, and hibernatas
until spring. Gas bills and the price
of food stuffs don't bother MIN at all,
and trappers while digging for
skunks have often found several of
these odoriferous chicken thieves
cuddled up along with the champion
weath.r prophet of the seventeenth
century.
A dead man and one asleep miss
many things. 1t is so with the ground
hog. What he thinks he don't smell,
he does.
Seriously, the second OF February
ls known as "Candlemas day" In
its ecclesiastical meaning 1t Is the
feast OF the publication of the Virgin
Mary.
In the Roman Catholic church,
there is a procession and many can
dies are carr'ed-hence the name
"Candlemas Day"
In Scotland, this day is one of
four chosen for periodical payments
of money, interest, taxes and the
alike.
The canny Scots think that the day
has a bearing on the weather, for
they chant:
"If Candlemas Day Is fair and clear,
'"There'll be two winters in the year" 4"
In the New England states they
uBed TO say:
''Candlemas day, Candlemas day,
''Half the wood and half the hay"
Meaning that winter was half ov-
or.
Here's hoping that Mr.. Groundhog
does not come out Wednesday.
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Miss Vira Holt of Chesterville
spent the past week with her sister,
Mrs. Ed. Dove, who has been quite
i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs, Fletcher Askins
leave this week for Lawton, 6 1la.,
their new home.
Miss Nellie Trowbridge visited
friends in Columbus last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Potts of Mt. Gilead
visited their daughter, Mrs. Hoy
Darling in this place last week.
Mrs. F. A. Day returned from
Cleveland on Saturday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. d. Owens and
wife visited in Delaware the past
week.
Mr.. Lysle Terry of Mansfield WIS.,
tied his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
Terry in this place over Sunday.
DR.. C. H. Wright visited with rel
atives at Portsmouth over Sunday.
Mr.. John Henry, who has been SER
iously i'll from heart trouble and
other complications for some time
past, died at his home in Frederick
town on Friday evening, Jan. 20, at
500, at the age of seventy years.
His wife survives him. The funeral
was held at the residence on Sun
day at 8 a. m. and was conducted
by Rev. Thos. Hambly, pastor OF
the NJ e. church. The body was
taken to the st. Johns cemetery,
south of Mt. Vernon for burial.
Mr.. James Dickson, after suffering
for a long time from cancer, died
at his home, southwest of this place
on Friday evening at o'clock. He
was sixty-four years of age at the
time of his death and is survived by
one son. The funeral was held at
the home on Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock, Rev. Otis Harter of the Pres
byterian church conducting the SER
vices. Interment was made in For
est cemetery in this place.
Mr.. C. j. Joss of Shreve was
Fredericktown visitor last Friday.
Mrs. NJ. r. Beck visited with rela-
tives in Marion from Thursday to sat
urday of last week.
II. NJ. Wright of Toledo called on
friends in this place last Friday.
Mr.. G. w. Eller of Bellville was
Fredericktown visitor on Monday
of this week.
Mr.. B. C. Belt of Mt Vernon spent
Sunday with friends in Frederick
town.
Mrs. j. B. Page, Mr.. Robert and
Miss Janette Page of Delaware spent
Sunday with friends in Frederick
town.
e. r. Lorimer of GAINESVILLE was
a Fredericktown visitor last Satur-
day.
A. w. Rose of Cleveland called on
friends in this place last Saturday.
w. j. Galavin of Batemanville,
Ind, was Fredericktown visitor
last Saturday.
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HOTEL MEN TO AID IN
MEAT BOYCOTT

Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 31-lf resolution
to be brought before the Western
Hotel Mems Protective Association,
which assembled in convention here to-
day, is adopted. the meat boycott will
receive decided impetus. 1t is pro
posed that the hotel men throughout
the country shall for the time being
omit all meats from their menus, or ut
least take steps to discourage their pa
irons from eating meats until the pric-
es are reduced.
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INSURGENTS KEEP UP FIGHT
Hayes Works For Caucus to Discuss
Cannon's Retirement.

Washington. Jan. l.-Representa.
tive Hayes of California, Chairman of
tho Republican insurgent conference,
began circulating Il petition today
calling for Republican caucus to
consider n proposed resolution for the
enlargement OF the house committee
on rules. Mr.. Hayes expressed con
fdence in his ability to secure suill-
Client number of signers to insure the
holding of a caucus, He Is likewise
sGnguine that the resolution can be
passed without difficulty.
The Ohio Republicans In the house
at caucus decided to keep out Of
the present fight to dopose Speaker
Cannon and keep up the agitation to
rally all Republicans to the support
Of President Taft,
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FROM CASH BOY TO
MILLIONAIRE

Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 31-"Every man
should try to save at least one'fourth
of what he earns" is the advice OF Jac-
OBJ L.. Kesner, who today retired from
the position of general manager Of
one of Cnicago's famous big stores
to look after the millions he has accum'
ulated by hard wor,- and thrift. Mr.
Kesner is now one of the largest own
ers of downtown atty in Chicago. His
entire fortune, he says, has come to
him through strict attention to busi-
ness and the savings out of his earn
iugs.
AS an example of what man with
"the right stuff in him" can do, and
me heights to which he can attain in
spite OF seemingly unsurmonntable OBJ
stacles, Mr.. Kesner's life is an object
lesson to the youth of the land. Born
in London forty-five years ago, he was
brought to America by his parents
when three years old. His parents
were poor and it was necessary for
him to go to work at an early age. He
had very little schooling, put at mgnC
he put in his time at business col
lege.
At twelve years of age he obtained
employment in State street depart
ment store. The store is now one of the
largest retail mercantile establish
ments in the world, but in those days
it was comparatively small affair.
After working several years as cash
boy, Mr.. Kesner became a salesman.
In 1881 he was given the management
of one or two departments of the store
and as the establishment increased in
size ne was given addeu responsibili-
ties.
Never satisfied with merely making
good to the extent of holding his job,
Mr.. Kesner made his departments
known over the country for their vast
business, and he became known as one
of the shrewdest buyers and managers
in the business. In the course Of time
he was made assistant general manag-
er and in 1896, when only twenty-nine
years of age, he became general man
ager of the entire establishment.
Though his friends regard his career
as extraordinary, Mr. Kesner does not
look upon his success as in any way
phenomenal. There are just as good
opportunities now," he says, "as there
ever were, and more SO, for bright
boys and young men who will exert the
proper amount of energy for the inter
ests of their employer. Good, willing
workers always are recognized accord
ing to the quality and quantity of the
work they render. All business houses
are looking for bright young men who
are willing to work themselves up"
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Definitions.

Mana two legged animal that
spends most of his time trying to get
something 10 put into his mouth.
Woman. impossible to classify. Hab-
itat. bridge parties, theaterS and cafes.
Occupation. wearing the least possible
amount of the best possible clothes.
Babies, Necessary evils found every
where except in certain fats and much
more numerous in novels than in man.
sions.
Musician invention of the ancients
originally intended for pleasure, but
which has degeneruted into torture.
(See phonograph.I
Courtesy.-At one time mark of re-
spect for women. Passed into oblivion
with the advent of street cars.-Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
DANES AND DAUGHTERS.

Miss Alice Getty. the accomplished
daughter of IL. IL. Getty of Chicago
and the Avenue des Champs Elysees,
hns startled Paris by formally join
ing the buddhist religion.
Ida Lewis. the well known life saver
and keeper OF Lime Rock lighthouse.
at Newport. X. l., has been made nn
honorary member of the Newport
Yacht club. the first woman TO secure
thls honor.
Mrs George w. Chlds DreXcl IL one
VI the acknowledged social leaders of
philadelphia. aud her pulatinl town
house oD Locust street IL frequently
Ahe scene OF elaborate entertainments
Buring the season.
Miss Anna Heinrlchsdorff or Mos
cow. after studying four years nt the
Berlin Polytechnical institute, passed
the electrical engineers examination
In all It's branches, receiving In each
one the mark excellent.
Mrs. Richard Watson Glider M
president of the National LcOgue For
the Civic Education of Woman has
been asked 10 cause an investigation
Co be made OF the conditions under
which women work IN the Mundries
In Greater New York.
Mrs. w. w. Armstrong OF Rochester
has been reelected for u third term
Gs president OF the board Of managers
pf the reformntory for women nt
Albion, n. Y. This Is II mixed board.
and the secretary and treasurer are
men. Mrs. Armstrong IL on the com
mission In charge of establishing the
Etate farm for women.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
Klein-FOuCh
Wedding

AT st. Paul's rectory, Saturday ev-
ening at Z o'clock, Mr.. Nicholas A..
Klein and Miss Blanche e. Fouch,
both of South Vernon were married
by Rev. w. d. Hull. They were
attended by Mr.. William Seaton and
Miss Mae Fouch.
Following the ceremony we'd
ding supper was served at the home
of Mr.. Rollin Fouch, who resides on
the Columbus road, covers being laid
Tor twelve. Mr., and Mrs. Klein
will reside on the Columbus road in
South Vernon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
Entertained With
HANDSOME Luncheon

Mrs. Robert NJ, Greer. East Gam
bier street, gave charming lunch.
con on Saturday afternoon. The ia
vors and decorations were pro-
fusion of pink and white sweet
peas. Covers were laid for twelve
Mrs. William c. Sapp. Mrs. Sherman
Pyle, Mrs. Frederick d. Sturges, Miss
Irvine, Mrs. Charles F. Baldwin, Mrs.
Charles A. Bope, Miss Marsh, Mrs
j. Warren Hulse. Mrs. Kinp,Y, Mrs.
Sarah A. Gillian. Mrs. j. NJ. Arm
strong, Mrs. Greer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
CHARGED WITH
NUMBERING FAMILY

Columbus, o., Jan. o1-The caes of
FRANK Meadow, which promises to be-
come notable in the crihinal annals of
Ohio, was called for trial today in the
common pleas court Meadow Is ac-
cused of dynamlting tie home of the
Spino family in Arlington last August
by which Mrs. Spino and ner five chill
dren met their deaths,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
Overtime.

"Richard." said the letter carriers
wife, will you walk the floor with
baby nwhlc?"
"Oh. | suppose so." grumbled the
man. but this night male carrying Is
fierce"
"Never mind, dear" was the com.
forting RESPONSE; ITS short route,
you know."-Boston Transcript.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01

first anniversary of the Bladensburg
lodge In spite of the inclement
weather, about fifty Of the members
were present to enjoy the fine sup
per which was served. After the
banquet, a program was given, con-
sisting of speeches. toasts, songs and
games.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
Coins pownI

"The elevators we have now appear
TO handle the business" said tho head
of the firm.
"But Wen need another TO accommo-
date the airship passengers who wish
10 come downstairs" protested q di-
rector.-Budalo Express.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
Whv Is n Iudne2

After lawyer has demonstrated ex-
traordlnary ability in the matter OF
keeping people from getting justice he
Is elevated to the bench for the pur-
pose of giving It to them.-Chicago
kecOrd- Herald.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
Charitable.

: 1t is said of the author of volume
OF biography that his verdict on the
great of his chosen period Is much that
Of the New Hampshire parson at the
highly approved funeral of parish
ioner: brethren. we must agree that
our deceased friend was mean In some
things, but let us in Christian charity
allow that he was meaner in Others"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
A nlmnt Ansnnr.

Mother Ito her daughterI- You'd bet.
ter accept Peter, my dear. He Is Il
nice boy, though he may not he hand.
some. After all. good looks fade. dout
they. papa? Father Rather!-Elie-
genda platter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
Invitations Issued
For Elks' Dance

Invitations have been issued for
the annual reception and ball to be
given by Mt. Vernon lodge, No. I49,
B. p. o. Elks, in their home on Tues
day evening, Feb. s. Music VIII be
furnished by Johnson's orchestra of
Cleveland.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
C0ciety
ONeus
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Fancy Dress

Fancy Dress
Party
Maste- Kenneth NJ. Harper of East
Gambler sstreet was the host of
fancy dress party, en- masque, Sat-
urday evening, about fifty girls and
boys participating and making mer-
ry. On each guest was pinned a
numbered placard and all were pro-
vided with cards on which to write
the names of the guests according
to their judgment in guessing the
identity. Prizes were awarded to
Carlotta Wolverton and Russell East
man for che largest number of cor
rect guesses. After the guessing con-
test, the masks were removed and a
grand march was formed terminal
ing In the dining room. The guests
and the characters they assumed fol-
lows:
Marian Forbing-Indian girl
Mary Observation-Disclosures
girl.
Christine Kinnalrd-Daisy.
Margaret Banning-Little Boy
Blue.
John Wolverton-General
Kirk Ames-Colonial gentleman.
Ben Ames, jr.--Colonial gentle
man.
Sturges Sigler-Clown.
John Beggs--Robin Hood.
Ralph Morton--Court jester
c. G. Cooper, jr.-Clown.
Robert Eastman-Policema
Park Litton-Zouave.
Kenneth Harper-Court jester.
John Sigler-Girl.
Howard Blair-Girl.
Harriet Wolverton-Sailor boy
Jane Eastman-Japanese girl.
Harriet Fairchild-Dutch girl.
Mary Beggs-Dutch girl.
Betty Ames-Colonial dame.
Claire SWceny-Puritan maid.
Lucille Smith-Daisy.
Russell Eastman-Clown.
Sutton itchfleld-Indian.
Kenneth Lybarger-Little Boy
Blue.
Allen Sapp-Turk.
Dean Trott-Colonial gentleman.
William Coup-Hollander
Bessie Devin--Flower girl.
Carlotta Wolverton-Butterfy
Pauline Smith-Swiss peasant.
Kenneth West-Court jester.
Lowell Meyers-Prince.
Dan Houck-Colonial gentleman.
Hubert Vail-Army officer.
Edwin Brown-Clown.
Virginia Forbing-Clown.
Fletcher Devin-"Flip."
Sarah Hervey--Dutch girl.
Clarence Brown-Indian.
John Mellot-Ghost.
Lloyd Worley-Icelander.
Edwin Wolfley-Indian.
Virginia Alsdorf-Night.
Wayne Kinnaird-Jockey.
Martha Willemin-Quen of hearts,
Frances Coup-Hollande
Katherine Russell--Japanese girl,
Eunice Cooper-Japanese girl.
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To Entertain
Thursday Evening

Mrs. Edward Lawman and Mrs.
Guy Forbing will entertain at the
home of the former on East Gambler
street Thursday evening in honor Of
Mrs. Edward L. Parker and Miss
Evans of Hillsboro, o.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
An lnonntiNe.

won't you try to love meT he
sighed,
II have tried" she replied kindly,
but firmly.
MY rich aunt has just died" he
went on.
"In that case, dear, will try again"
Puck.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01

Doctors Little Girl--Your pnpa owes
my papa money. Lawyers Little Girl
That's nothing. Papa said he was
glad 10 get of With his Hfe.-Baltimore
American.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
He Was Recponsible.

'T understand she is separated from
her husband"
Eyes"
"oh, tell me all about 1t! What did
she do?"
Nothing. He Human Life,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
Mr.. ard Mrs. O'Brien
Surprised

Surprised
Mr.. Michael O'Brien and brld e
were agreeably surprised Saturday
evening when a number of Mr.. o.
Brien's friends from among the core
makers at the Cooper works called
at their home on South Mulberry
street and presented them with a
fine stand. Mr.. VIM. Champion made
neat presentation speech on behalf
of the men which was feelingly re-
sponded to by Mr.. O'Brien. Light
refreshments were served and a very
pleasant time was enjoyed by those
present.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-01
Eastern Star
Entcrtains

The Order of Eastern Star of Blad-
ensburg entertained with a banquet
in their hall Thursday evening. The
occasion was celebration of the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-04-20
What Chicago Spends for Drink.

The people of Chicago spend
$64, ,22O, 900 for drink each year, at
the lowest possible estimate.
This money in silver dollars piled
one on top of the other, would
make a stack 1Ol miles high, 1858
times as high as the tallest skyscrap-
er in the city.
1t would take train of seventy
FIVE freight cars, or a procession of
trucks 5.a6 miles long to carry the
silver.
1t would pay for a wall of bread
ten feet thick and twenty-five feet
high, on three sides of the city,
with enough bread left to build a
line>of forts on the lake side.
1t would buy a mountain of -four,
with a city block as its base, 1900
feet high.
1t would build 1920 cottages.
1t would feed all the people in
the city for ninety-seven days, on
army rations.
1t is a fifth more than all the
yearly taxes paid in the city.-Ex.
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The Telephone.

The telephone business is grow
ing and is becoming a necessity.
The farmer should wake up to the
fact that telephones are necessity,
and putin phones and get in touch
with the world. They should
build lines and make connections
with business people of the towns,
and the people of the towns becom-
ing in closer touch with the farm
ers, much of the business of our
farmers could be transacted over
the 'phone. For a few cents they
could call up thesssmerchani, lawyer,
doctor or any other person and
transact business instead of. trayel-
iEg miles and miles. during the busy
season throngh the heat. cold or,
rain ilaisst S herr
buying and selling BY phone. lshe
time is fast coming when a family
in town or country who hasn't a
phone will get-behind in business
affairs and thereby lose more money
than it would cost to have a
phone. Elk.
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Lost Faith.

J. Curtis Sturtevart, a dinner
at Palm Beach, illustrated with a
story the modesty of children, says
the St. Louis Globe-Democrat:
"One warm February morning
here in Florida" he said, Y was
motoring with a young lady. and by
a stream we go out to gather flow.
ers. After a while boy came up
and said:
Hey, mister, is that your girl
over there?"
"Yes, suppose so," said l..
well, tell3her to go home,' said
he. Us fellers wants to 60 in
swimmin.'' %
II told the young lady of this odd
request, but as she had not yet fin
ished her bouquet, she said, with a
laugh, l must tell the boys she
would not look. She'd shut her
eyes.
This they were duly told. And
they consulted gravely on it. Then
the spokesman returned to me and
said:
THE fellers says they dassent
trust her."
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Why the Boys Beat the Men
Raising Corn.

Why is it that the boys who join
the corn clubs make such large
yields, while the average corn yields,
of the South remain so low? No
doubt these boys have the advantage
of good land, but they beat theemen
on the same sort of land.
The answer to the question is not
hard to find. These boys employ
modern ideas, up-to-date informa-
ton, and approved methods of cul-
tivation. They know nothing of
corn growing to begin with, and
know that they do not. Many of the
men know nothing of corn growing,
but don't know it. The boys have
nothing to unlearn and all to learn.
They go about their tasks ready to
learn, and read, and study the lit
erature of the question with minds
open to instruction. In short, they
learn, and practice modern, scien-
tific methods OF corn growing, and
consequently succeed. The men must
follow the same course to produce
large yields.
The fact that these boys are more
open to instruction, that they learn
more readily because OF no prejudi-
ces to overcome and no long-formed
habits to change, brings home to us
the importance of agricultural in
struction in the rural schools. To
fit the teaching of our schools to
the life of the pupils is necessary
before the gospel of good farming
can reach the hearts of all the peo-
pie. When will our rural school
authorities wake up to this fact and
attain the courage to act?-Progres-
sive Farmer.
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The Value of the YIN. c. A.

The people of Columbia have
given to the Young Mems Oh ristian
Association an endorsement of the
most substantial kind. They have
indicated in no uncertain fashion
how valuable they regard the work
of that institution for its community.
Their Judgment is sound and it will
undoubtedly be sustained by the
benefits which the capital oity will
obtain from the larger operations
which the Y. M. G. A. will now ha
enabled to undertake.
/ The action of Columbia ought to
be a reminder to the people of Char
lesion of how fortunate they are in,
the possession of one of the most
active and influential Y. M. G. AS
in the country. 1t is conducted
under the leadership of General Sec
retary R. H. King with an intelli-
gence that is rare, and it is one of
the most important, factors in the
life of this community. An instance
of it's fine public service was afford
ed only last week in its entertain
ment of the sailors of the battleship
South Carolina, a feature of the
weeks work which must inevitably
have proved failure but for the
efforts of the Y. M. G. A.
The Charleston Young Mems
Christian Association deserves the
coed will and the substantial hearty
support of its community News
d Courier. y
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Spring Inspection.

Now is the time to give your
premises thorough Spring clean
ing. The loard of health has an
nounced that they will. make a
thorough inspection of all premises
in town Thursday and Friday, May
5th and 9th. Better begin at once
to have all rubbish removed and
use lime and whitewash freely. Tn
less premises are found to be in a
sanitary condition they will be re.
ported to the town council by the
board. Such action would be
dreadfully humiliating, but you car
avoid it by having everything abou,
your home decent and in order"