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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20
T ELL |
On Icy Pavement And Sus.
tained Severe Injury

John Gaffney, residing just north Of
the city, sustained an unfortunate In
jury while walking on South Main
street Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Gaffney
had reached point just north of Vine
street when he suddenly slipped on a
patch of ice and fell, striking on the
right side OF his head and body. He
was dazed as result of the heavy fall
but managed to reach the Office of DR..
G. *. Conard where the proper atten-
tlon was rendered. 1t was found that
his injuries were not serious.
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UNCLAIMED mail

The following letters remain un
claimed In the Mt. Vernon postonice'
To avoid delay In delivery have
your man addressed to street and
nunber, =. 0. box or general delivery
Advertised December 10, 1910;
Uebout, Chas. A.
Berthurn l.. w.
Cashleen. Mrs. Jno.
Chumm, Mrs. VIM,
COrwin. f.. J.
Curry, Vernon
Curry, Mrs. Rebecca
Dormer. Mrs, Mary
Foster, Mrs Richard
Gilmore, Mrs. Hallio 10.
Harden, ], S.
King. Thomas c,
Koarde, Mrs. o. =.
Lennaire, Camille
Wills, Mrs w. NJ.
Oheleu, Jas. & Sons
Sharp, Mrs. M. ].
Pettitt, Clara
seyerns, Mrs, J. ID.
Smith, r. II.
stall. Mrs. Susie
Varllls, Micu
Wise, Mrs. Carlton
sHERIDAN @, DoWDs. p. M,
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been going on on the Association al
leys for number of weeks. There
have been three teams rolling in the
series. Mullin and Sheedy have been
the fortunate men All along there
have been some good scores, but the
final contest Saturday was the excit-
ing one.
Mul.in and Sheedy were lined up
against Allen and Woolson, all four
of whom have been rolling excel
lently. Following is the score:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20
FAMILY
Disturbance Aroused Resi-
dents From Their SIumberS

Residents of North Main st. were
aroused from their slumbers about
three o'clock Sunday morning by a
most exciting disturbance between
man and wife. During the trouble a
door was destroyed and the woman's
screams brought quite number of
people and the police to the scene,
Peace was restored and no arrests
were made by the officers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20
Tuesday, January 10, 1911, at 8 a. M:
First partial account of Charles Van
Voorhis, administrator of T. f. Van
Voorhis.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.

WANTED--All kinds of furs; high
est market prices paid at all times;
Will take in on Thursdays and Sat
urdays at Waddell's livery barn. Be.
fore selling call on me. w. p. Saw.
vel. If
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20

Messrs. Harry and Paul Cranmer
have purchased the entire grocery
stock at the North Sandusky street
store and same will be operated un..
der the name of Cranmer Bros. The
West High street store will be known
as Cranmer & Son.
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Meeting
At Y. N. c. A. Sunday The
Best Of The Season
Mems Sunday Club Elects
Officers For Year
And Fine Talk Is Given By
Rev. BrininStOOl
Rev. Ira Houston Delivered
Address TO The Boys
Notes Of Interest From The
MI. Vernon Y. N. c. A.

Sunday was one of the best days
Of the season at the Y. M. G. A. The
weather man got ahead of the attend.
ance but the meetings were fine. The
Mems Sunday Club elected officers at
the opening of their meeting the re-
suit being as follows:
President-Clyde Michael.
Vice Preslden--A. p. Taylor.
Secretary-H II. Miller.
Treasurer-Robert Levering.
The chairman wilHappoint the com
mitteemen later. The chairman re-
ported that the club had assisted in
helping some distressed people dur
Ing the week and at the suggestion of
one of the men, another down-and-out
man was given bit of help. The
club then listened to male duet by
Messrs. Babbs and Mcfarland. The
devotional study was conducted by
Mr.. Black and the address was given
by Rev. r. 10. Brlninstool. The ad-
dress was most excellent one along
the line of the need of men having a
great vision of life and life's oppor-
tunity. The speaker showed that the
men who have done the really great
things of history are the men who
have had large vision and have kept
their heads and hearts looking up
ward. 1t was forcefully urged that
prayer is the way in which to get the
vision of life that will mean the most
to the world.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20

""*A Christmas tree will be given
at the town hall in Martinsburg by
the public schools of that place on
Friday evening for the benefit of the
library.
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PATRICK A. BERRY.
Probate Judge.
NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT

Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, January 10, 1911, at a. M:
First and final account of w. o.
Bowers, guardian of Mary E. Ran
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20

A most interesting and very
scrappy game Of basket ball was play
ed Saturday night on the Y. NJ. G. A.
floor between the High school Juniors
and Seniors. The final score was Ia
to 13 in favor OF the Seniors. G. Cul-
bertson and Postle were the stars OF
the game, while the guarding OF
Speck, Seavolt and Altenburg was al.
so very good The Seniors will play
the Freshmen for the class champion
ship next Wednesday at p. IN. The
lineup Is as fololws:
Seniors Juniors
G.. Culbertson Bartlett
Center
Kaufman Postle
Left Forward
Mckee Lauderbaugh and
A. Culbertson
Right Forward
Speck Altenburg
Left Guard
West Seavolt
Right Guard
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20

Miss Catherine Critchfeld of this
city went to Newark Monday noon
to make short visit with friends.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20

During vacation week there will be
something doing ali the time for all
the boys out OF school, College men
holding college association tickets
will receive full privileges during va
cation.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20
NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard Oh
Tuesday, January 10, 1911, at 8 a. M;
First partial account of Jonathan
Kramer, executor of Margaret Divil-
bliss.
PATRICK A. BERRY.
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20

1t begins to look as IL a lot OF
worthy persons were going to die
before the local diseoverer OF the
elixir OF life gets his goods on the
market.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20

Field goals-G. Culbertson, d; Pos
tie, 4; Altenburg /. Foul goals: G.. Cul
bertson 3; Mckee 1; Postle 1; Laud-
erbaugh 1; A. Culbertson 1. Time of
halves Is and 20 minutes. Referee,
Bruce Woolson.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20

Thursday the boys have arranged
for a hike from Howard. They will
go to the town on the train and hit
the road back. Also there will be
some water sports Thursday at three
o. clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20

The High school boys are getting
the fever and they will have a mum.
ber of contests during vacation. The
first of these games was rolled this
afternoon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20

The Holiday tournament starts to-
night with the c.. A. & c. rolling the
Bridge works team. This contest will
be even more interesting than the
FIRST because OF the fact that all the
teams will be handicapped SO that
they will start OF with absolutely
equal favors.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20

There will be no meeting of the club
on next Sunday, but on the following
Sunday the meetings will be resumed.
Speakers have been provided for all
the meetings in January.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20
dolph.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, January 10, 1911, at a. m:
First and final account of H. H
Greer, executor of Elizabeth Veatch
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20

A two-man bowling contest has
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20
NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT

Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-20

In the boys meeting Rev. Mr.. Hous.
ton gave the boys an excellent talk
on the Christmas spirit. 1t was shown
that Christmas time Is not only los
ing It's real spirit of helpfulness to
others and unselishness, but really
Is increasing In the idea of giving to
and for the welfare of others, going
outside ones own life and family, ev.
tho year. The attendance was larger
than ut the previous meeting which Is
an indication that the boys are inter
eRted. During the meeting Ogden
Wintermute presided at the piano and
played plano solo, which the boys
heartily received. There will be a
meeting next Sunday but the program
| will be announced later.
The following are the results of the
great bowling tournament that has
Just closed;
High man-Bruce Woolson, score
237.
High team average. Rappers-2S52
Second team average, Mascotts
224S 81.
Third team average, Athletics
224S 2-7.
Fourth team average, Originals
2236.
Fifth team average, Bridge Works
-2115.
Sixth team average c., A, & c.
2OS9.
Seventh team average, Craftsmen
2O37.
Eighth team average, Foremen-
/ 975,
High man average, Fletcher Pop
ham-i64 2.21,
Second man average, James Lamp
son--l63,
High team game, Mascotts--S9S.
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SETTLEM MEMTS
For Hearing In Probate
Court Of Knox County,
Ohio, viz:

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, January 10, 1911, at 8 a. m;
First and final account of Joanna r.
Miller, guardian Of Rachel Halsey
Phillips.
PATRICK A. BERRY.
Probate Judge.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-15
BY LAFAYETTE YOUNG.
Editor Des Moines Capital.

a national nonpartisan. ponscctariau
newspaper. TO be printed either in New
York or Washington would be ideal il
the plan could he really carried out But
the plan suggests men who do not live
There are no men 10 be found who could
publish q nonpartisan and nonscctarIsr
newSpa per.
There are men who could publish an
honest newspaper from their standpoint
but others looking on would dccla re they
were not honest. ii would be n great
help towards the publication of the right
kind OF newspaper to have an ample
revenue, regardless of the fluctuations
OF tho times and the changing opinions
OF patrons, making the paper perfectly
financially independent OF both sub
scribcrs and advertisers.
The only way that | could SEQ that
such a paper could he published would
be 10 have two sets OF editors and man
ayers who would alternately control Il
have often thought that / should like TO
edit newspaper which would be able
to defy the advertisers and subscribers
but we do not anticipate such a thing
is possible.
II would take large part Of Mr. Car
ncgies wealth to conduct such news
paper. The best thing that could be now
done for American journalism would br
a general increase OF subscription rates
and a general tendency to publish the
paper for the subscriber and not for the
advertiser. LAFAYETTE YOUNG.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-15
BY HON. GILBERT HITCH
COCK,
Editor World Herald and Member of
Congress.

The suggestion for 4 newspaper en-
dowed BY wealth and managed by tcus-
tees does not appeal 10 me, and / think
will not appeal 10 any other practlsal
newspaper man, although the Utopian
suggestion may at first commend itself
to those who seek for the rcea
y newspaper To be effective and to
command public support and following
must express the convictions and beliefs
of those who control II or write for IT,
To do, this effectively, OF course. the
paper must he free from any outside in
tlucnccS or control.
| ann glad to say there are many news
papers nf this character in The United
States Not only does Independence on tho
part of the newspaper bring success. bur
success itself gives independence TO the
newspaper The circulation OF a news
paper depends not wholly upon the eff
cheney of its news columns nor even mp
on the ability of editorials. 1t depends
in part upon the public belief in the sim
ccrity and Independence OF those who
write the editorials and control the pol
icy Of The newspaper.
There Is such a thing as moral force in
newspaper IS well as in statesman.
There are We'll known men In public lie
of great ability as orators and public
speakers who do not WELD great innu-
cncc because OF the public doubt OF their
sincerity So there are number Of
papers ably edited and ably mana ged
enCe because of The doubt AS 10 thcir sim
ccrity or because there is a suspicion
that they are under the influence or con-
troll Of outside interests.
The newspaper however that becomes
popular and secures following and
wcds an influence. while II generally IL
marked hy ability and strength in its
editorial utteranccS. Is invariably Il news
paper that has that moral force which
goes with sincerity and conviction.
My own opinion Is thar newspaper
must to considerable extent be Il one
man institution as far as the control Of
It's policy and purposes are concerned.
One man cannot make a newspaper. One
man cannot even edit a newspaper. but
the purposes. convictions and beliefs OF
one man must dominate a newspaper in
order to give Il efficiency and to secure
The confidence Of the public. II 10 not
always true that this man Is known. but |
his singeneRs ot purpose. his will, his |
breathe through the paper I'm |
all SIS parts. appearing not only In the |
editorial columns, but in the neWa COL
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-15
BY W. NJ. CLEMENS,
General Manager, Memphis, Tenn.
News Scimitar.

The greater the power, present and
coming, of an agency, the more cXacting
OF character in that power should DC the
court OF last resort-which Is the pco-
pie.
\ newspaper or papers backed by the
wealth Of n Rockefeller or a Carnegie
or any such aggregation OF wealth and
power should be nduleed or allowed only
II its hacker was entire'y non material
in sentiment. No man or set OF. men nor
government is free from temptation. that
in any sense or to any degree regards tic
material as anything but the means, and
inconseuIeniial Men will pursue their
pearl Of great price. finally and material
ism, even or exalted purpose, has some
where It's price.
The government Itself. because Of its
great strength and also It's imperfec-
tious expressing as II does the aSSre-
gate character OF the people, ~ even
should not control the press, Nothing
should that has the mower tBat couiu
give perpetuity and Yet is not perfect
The press should be left among iuper-
feet competitors. where no one mas
strength enough 10 be inVlncio'e ana mus mus
grow or decay, according TO his virtue
Tie press must feel The cleansing fric-
tion OF competition There must be lclt
lection and survival of the tittest Even
baIf-wav perfection must not ne foruncc
With absolute power and strenetn, .i'a I'o
principle operates TO retard ana cLSch VIZ
ggOWiH OF SpNeEHuitH' ~, ",,...Hr,..H c,,,I,,
Government ownership viii deEeioR. o'uE
as the government is perfected, lhls 10
the law and has been, s,
How much more closely theS n'uas NJ
his law hc observed and followed IN me
vital matter of tie press %nLeh Il ous
cyee. the ears and tongue ot Tue peopie,
and which contributed so much TO iorm
government and perpetuate government l.
through It's contribution 10 forming puG2-
iir sentiment Materially INSTITUTIONAL
-, .Ln,,id NOT control this source OF
.S, snnIly s'G' Of OPINION and sentiment, whether
Th1t Inateriality or institutionaiism ne IN
class or an organzed government: . -IG 10
nbsse OF materially should oe as ~
sTo &c own returning board and tne
Judges Of thc election OF ITS successors
Anu WIZ w. M CLEMENS.
Memphis News-Soimitar'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-15
BY w. K. NELSON,
Editor The Kansas City Star.

] have always felt that it was essential
that an Institution have a bread and but!
ter side If IT. Is TO prove useful 10 the
community, An endowed newspaper, |
fear. would he shooting over the heads
of its audience, The necessity OF earn
Ing a living is what keeps a newspaper
vital in its relations to its readers. The
advocates OF an endowed newspaper as
sumo that the publisher can force his
subscribers TO read everything nc prints.
In this they are nightly luistakcn, II
a newspaper Is to he read it must print
matter that Will interest it's subscribers.
have always felt it wousd neglect this
principle if II were not dependent on
them for getting It's living. Abuses OF
various sorts arc possible In any COM
mercial institution, but ] feel that, on the
whole. these are not so serious as would
bo the difficulties that would arise out
of the very nature of the endowed news
paper, The philosophical editor will
probably always he n little less sensa-
tlonal and will always do somewhat more
preaching than his audience really de-
sires. The endowed newspaper would
probably nc SO very superior that it
would fail utterly 10 be a democratic in
stitution and therefore. from my point OF
view. would be useless.
w. r. NELSON.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-15
BY J0SEPHUS DANIELS,
Editor Raleigh News and Observer.

The establishment OF an effective en-
dowed paper would he extremely iifficuli,
and | doubt whether such an institution
would exert any Influence. 1t has been
demonstrated in recent years that a.
newspaper established TO further the per-
sonal ambitions of any men. or TO carry
out the views OF a corporation, las
steadily decreasing influence
The dangerous trend of journalism to-
day Is that too many papers are impcr-
sonally conducted, or are owned by cor
porations. or individuals. having more in
terest in some business venture, or spc-
cial interest than in the papeF.. Newspa-
pers owned directly or indirectly by men
who also own public service corporations
are more numerous than Wa imagine.
When the public finds out The owner
ship. and knows it has a, selfish purpose.
however wide the circulation. the poo
pie have no respect for the uttcranccs
Of the paper. Would not an endowed
journal suffer even moreo
The great growth of advertising has
made II possible for newspapers 10 be
come good business properties. and there
is no need 10 he supplied in America by
an endowed journal. unless II should
fight the battles In those cities and COM
munitics where corporation owned news
papers Stiflc public opinion.
IL the foundation was Jor endowed
Journals. and wes so arranged that only
the eDdowmeuts went to prevent trust
and public franchise holding corporations
from buying uD and controlling news
papers it might result in good: but
think that ii need not be expected that
endowed newspapers would do this work
which can only be done by aroused public
conscience. JOSEPHJS DANIELS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-15
BY GEORGE THOMPSON.
Editor st. Paul Pioneer Press and
st, Paul Dispatch.

] do not believe in an endowed news
paper / do not believe that such paper
would he rs responsive 10 the interests
OF the community In which II lived as
one identified with those interests through
sharing in the general welfare and de-
pendent upon popular support for its
existence
It might. at times feel more indc-
pendent in its attitude toward certain
questions. hut I doubt whether It's indie
pendcncc of and separation from the for
tunes of the community would bcget in
IL more confidence than If IL were de-
pendent upon the favor OF the people
among whom IT lived for its support
II would he much more difficult, !
think, 10 preserve an endowed newspaper
from suspicion OF subscrNiency or taiut
than 10 maintain the standing Of an en-
dowcd cduca tional institution free from
the suspicion of Influences proceeding
from the source of Its endowment: and
educational institutions have not always
been able TO escape entirely the suspi-
cion Of amenabllity 10 influences sup
posed 10 emanate from the sources OF
their support
y newspaper must deal with so many
things and such a variety OF interests
that IL would be difficult TO provide an
endowment fund from such sources as
would satisfy the public Of their abso-
lutte fairness and disintercstedness.
Take for example. the sources of en-
dowment referred to in Your inquiry
Mr., Carnegie or Mr.. Rockefeller. With
out wishing 10 suggest any special rca-
sons for the existence or suspicion as 10
the disintercstcd character OF such an
endowment or 10 question whether such
suspicion would be justified or not. I think
il viii be conceded that newspaper en-
doWed by either OF these men would have
difficulty in commanding the confidence
OF tho masses OF the people To the same
extent that that confidence Is enjoyed to-
day by a large number Of newspapers
conducted merely as commercial enter
prises / would be apprehensiVc that
endowment in such cases. no matter
what steps might be taken 10 assert the
freedom or the editorial management
i'm the discussion of public questions.
would be regarded by the general public
rather in the nature OF a subsidy than
anything else.
GEORGE THOMPSON
Editor.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-15
BY w. Il. DARGIE,
Editor Oakland, Calf, Tribune.

/, is becoming quite common 10 near
sonne one who manages to get hearing
Nv dccIuiuinE against lie wees D, 50
ciety. the corruption OF politics anu li.e
iufaInies Of commerce: 10 suggest tle tIl
dov,ed newspaper as a remedy Tor reh'
and Imaginary shortcomings OF the press
Such persons usually cherish INC Ds,le'
maj the press is veual coWardiH, lalsg
selfish and cruel: that collecuNcs! 80 So
,.i.us eyery question from merCenaF!
stsn6nolnt ulisrepresents from pure ma
IIsna,Ycv a nd prefers the false to inc true
aEI L,, mo laws OF selection prints lnr
scsndalous and immoral happenings ~
nrcfarenCe to recording the act'Ni'c7 ~
peace and virtue. ,t,., ,orrsct
oun an endowed newspaper Wouin hpI ~ ",
a re,ncdy for The evils Complained Oh. ~
would neither be independeni nor III illipa ;',,
tial aud would in all ikcuhooo DC ~,
,,ntonf as a directing force Tor puo,ic
PPCt,,tn,, IL would be Il reflection OF llS
i5i.a and motives of those who coniioi
,t. e,Snwn1cuts H. would sun De human
and eu.laved by the iallibiill@s' to'N "
frailitica and preluolces WumSH IL Gould
bc mede financially independent oi me
r,,ti;c hut that very freedom "onId y.
an eyemcnt OF wea tness.: II cou'h - -
Tubjlc opinion with impunity' pHL III" a,id i0I
- i,,G1enre and circulation thst Wouiu
oa.,,ir .ynl,ld deprive il OF INC power W
H., and control public morals ana po-
lltical dGstinies a,,,,. t,,c ,ts
weal,rcsscs and It's faults; ouI N rer-
Tho weaknesses ana famlts whiiSn p,,,1
nv nv al, avenues OF human Ire ana
,riG,,itv II rejects :he morals. tastes
,,i.,,rr and the social and cop1nercl.,
standard of ito time ana fIn ~ trIais
..,,,--,.ics =. vicissitudcs with Ine cor
eti,nS,icy. bv purveying TO the popu''ic nc
I,sir iu the selection and ir"atme"' V"