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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
HEADS
OF The State Institutions In
Ohio Hold Meeting
With The State Administration
Board In Columbus

Columbus, o., Dec. 28---Following an
address by President Allen w. Thur
man Of the state board of administra~
tion yesterday at the midwintet meet.
ing of the heads of state institutions
at the Columbus State Hospital. sub
erintendents adopted resolution In
which they commend the central
board of control system, which they
declare has worked for greater eff
ficiency in the institutions.
Superintendents pointed out that
centralized control had removed many
defects of the old system, one Of tho
chief Of which was lack of RESPONSE
bility of attaches to the head OF tho
institution. Under the old trustee sys-
tenn there were constant chickering's
over questions of authority, and In. q,
number of instances the superintend-
ent was merely figurehead In the
institution.
1--WE commend the broad and liberal
spirit of the board of administration
in all it's utterances and actions to-
ward the Is institutions under its con-
troll, offering better opportunities for
their efficient management for the
good of the unfortunate people of the
state, for whom they were intended"
the resolutions say. 1--WE are con-
vinced that the principle of central
lied management OF state institutions
is correct, working both for higher
efficiency and better economy of man
agement"
1t was decided to change the char
acter of the organization from one for
hospital heads only to one for all ex-
ecutive officials connected with the
institutions, including the state board
of administration and the state board
of charities. Quarterly meetings will
be held in the Office of the state board
of administration.
J. A. Leonard superintendent of the
Mansfield Reformatory, was chosen
president; E. NJ. Van Cleve of the
| State School for the Blind, vice presi-
dent, and H. H. Shirer of the state
board of charities, secretary.
r. President Thurmany declared tho
board wanted economy, keeping In
view the desired efficiency, and added
that the experiences thus far were
proof of the fact that the board win
be able to make great improvements
and substantial saving over the old
system.
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Miss Julia Welsh is visiting in Mt.
Vernon this week with her aunt, Mrs.
Cloise Cromley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Smith of Mt. Yer
non, is spending this week with Mr.
and Mrs. c. d. Smith.
Miss Edith Hall is visiting in Colum-
bus.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ c. Wagner and
daughter Mae, spent Christmas with
Mr.. and Mrs. David Pipes.
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Wagner and
son Robert, Mr.. and Mrs. M. c. Wag
ner and daughter, Mae, visited Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Ulery of Gambler on
Sunday.
Mr.. Clyde Hall is visiting his uncle
Mr. Mossholder at Mansfield.
Mrs. Anna West of Columbus spent
Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Burris were
calling on friends at Howard Christ
mas.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
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Entertained
Their Children
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Frye Of Zuck de-
llghtfully entertained their children on
Christmas day. The chief feature of
the day was the sumptuous dinner to
which all did full justice. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frye were the recipients of a
handsome clock, as token Of remem-
brance and affection from their chill.
dren. Various other gifts ana greet
ings we're exchanged and the day was
very pleasantly spent by all present.
1t has been the custom for the chill
dren to gather home on Christmas for
number of years, and as yet Death's
Angel has not seen fit to break the
charming circle.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Rodehaver, Mr. and Mrs. Wal.
ter Wolfe, Mr.. and Mrs John Nethers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield Colgin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Frye, Mr.. and Mrs. Willie
Frye, the Misses Nora Frye, Nina
Nethers, Doris Rodehaver and Mr.
John Frye.
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William Sapp and wife, west of
town, entertained at Christmas din
ner the following: Mr.. Jacob Fem
6rick and wife, Henry Sapp and wife,
Royal Fendrick and family, Mrs. Cor
win Ferrell and daughter, ROLAND
Fendrick and family, ]. l.. Sapp and
family and Calvin Sapp and family.
The occsion was most enjoyable one.
After dinner a program was rendered
consisting of voluntary, recitations,
songs, etc.
John Hartz who has been suffer
died last Saturday evening at 10
o'clock. Interment took place on Tues
day in the Kazler Ridge cemetery, the
funeral services being conducted by
Rev. Coffman.
Our schools gave an excellent
Christmas program last Friday after
noon and then dismissed for a weeks
vacation.
Edith House of Mansfield is spend
ing a two weeks vacation with her
mother here.
Mrs. c. S. Starner and sons Alfred
and Edwin. were visiting friends in
Brink Haven.
Gladys Durbin of Columbus is visit
ing friends here this week.
S. ]. Smith and family spent Christ
mas with thtir daughters, Mrs. C. Dow
del in Mt, Vernon.
DR., W. S. Putnam of Millersburg
was a Brink Haven caller Tuesday.
Foy Barnes spent the first OF the
week at the home of his parents, S. G.
Barnes, near Tiverton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
WILSON
Celebrates His Birthday An
nivGrSary Today

Trenton, N. j., Dec. 28-Woodrow
Wilson, governor of New Jersey and
active candidate for the Democratic
nomination for President of the Unit
ed States, reached his fifty-fifth birth
day anniversary today and was the
recipient of congratulatory messages
from many friends and admirers
throughout the country.
Though ten years younger than Jud-
son Harmon, who is regarded as his
chief rival for the presidential nom-
ination, and seven years the junior
of Champ Clark, who also is looked
upon as possible Democratic stand
ard-bearer next year, Governor Will
sons experience and activities have
extended over a wide field.
Governor Wilson was born in Staun.
ton, Va, and passed nearly the whole
of his youth in the South. His father
was Presbyterian minister and dur.
ing the boyhood of the future COVER
nor occupied pulpits in Augusta, Co
lumbia, Wilmington and other cities
in the south. The son began his aca
demic studies at Davidson College
In 1875 he went TO Princeton and was
graduated with high honors from that
institution. While he was an under
graduate at Princeton be began his
career as a political writer with ar
essay on Cabinet Government in the
United States" that attracted atten
! tion.
From Princeton Governor Wilson
| went to the University of Virgins
where he studied law for severa
years. Afterwards he practiced for {
time in Atlanta and then went tC
John Hopkins University, where h'
gained a fellowship by writing bool
on Congressional Government" II
1890 he Joined the faculty OF Princeton
and twelve years later he became
president of The university, which po
sition he held until his nomination
for governor of New Jersey.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
hoe WILL
II IS FILED
GIVeS His Estate To His Wife
And Children
Property Located In Hilliar
Tp. And Hot Springs
The County Commissioners
Sued For Damages
Plaintiff Alleges That A
Bridge Was Unsafe
Other Items Of Interest From
Temple Of Justice

The last will and testament of the
late Captain Charles H. Coe, late of
Hi1liar township, Knox county, has
been filed In probate. BY the terms of
the will the testator gives to his wife,
Sarah e. Coe, 120 acres off the east
part of the home farm In Hilliar town
ship To his wife he also gives 1-3 of
all money he possesses at the time of
his death. His wife is also given $500
for her years support for groceries,
$50 for fuel and $50 for pin money.
Upon the death Of his wife the above
named real estate is given to his four
children, namely: Charles Wesley
Coe, Judson G. Coe, Alice p Rinehart
and Jennie e. Sutton, share and share
alike. The testator gives to his
daughter, Alice p Rinehart, the sum
of $500, and to his daughter, Jennie
X. Sutton the sum of $500.
The testator further gives to his
four children, mentioned above, the
residue of the nome farm of 355 acres
in Hilliar township, after deducting
the 120 acres which is given to the
wife. The children may sell this por-
ton OF the farm and divide the pro.
ceeds share and share alike He gives
to his four children, share and share
alike, 20 town lots in the city of Hot
Springs, Arkansas. This property
may also be sold and the proceeds
equally divided.
Upon the death of the wife large
numbo' of household and personal eff
fecte are bequeathed to the testator's
grand caildren and great grand chill
dren. The testator directs that 9
monument not 10 exceed $500 be erect
ed over his grave in the Centerbure
cemetery and that the following be in
scribed on different sides of the monu
ment: Captain Coe and Family, {
Masonic square and compass, and "a
Veteran of the Civil War"
Charles w. Coe and Judson c. Coo
are named as executors of the will
which was signed October Il, 1904, il
the presence of C. W. Stinemates ant
c. Fl. Bishop.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
KANSAS TO HAVE NEW LEAGUE

Salina, Kas., Dec. 2S-At a meeting
here today plans were discussed for
the formation of new baseball
league, to be made up chiefly of towns
in the Central Kansas league circuit
last season, with others from the old
Kansas State league. An eight-club or
ganizaion is proposed. Among the
cities proposed for membership are
Newton, Hutchinson. Emporia, Salina,
Great Bend, Mcpherson, Junction
City, Manhattan and Clay Center.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
BEWARE
,-
Bachelors, For Leap Year Is.
Nearly Here

The season for unmarried males
opens soon. Next year, the year Of
1912, arrives on the crest of next Sum
day night, and 1912 is Leap Year.
Then will the single skirt" have
her inning. For the length of the,
366 days of 1912 she may roam about
and frisk any bachelor she can cap
ture of his freedom In fact it is strict
ly up to her to do the proposin'. There
fore. Man, keep careful eye peeled.
A celebration also is coming In
1912 to any person born on February
80 of some other Leap Year.
Easter next year comes on April Z.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
FINGERS
Very Badly Crushed In Cog
wheels

Warner Davis, employed at the
pumping station at Bangs, was very
painfully injured while at work about
the engine Wednesday afternoon.
He was cleaning portion of the
machinery when his right hand was
accidentally caught between two cog
wheels. Two fingers were broken and
the hand was badly lacerated A
physian was called from Mt. Vernon
and surgical attention was rendered
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
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OBITUARY

The Georgia Burkholder Funeral
The funeral of Mrs. Georgia Burk-
holder who died Tuesday at her home
in Chicago, ILL.,, will occur Friday at
the chapel at the cemetery at 0 a. m.
The remains will arrive in the city
this evening and will be taken direct
ly to the chapel where they will re-
main until the funeral. Interment in
Mound View cemetery.
Georgia was well known in Mt. Yer
non and was a member of st. Paul's
Episcopal church in this city. She is
survived by one sister, Julia e. Fred
erick, one brother, j. Connett Fred,
erick, and her father, T. B. Frederick.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
Mrs. O. D. Wheeler

Mrs. w. d. Banning received a
telegram Thursday morning contain
ing the information of the death at
st. Pau. Mimi, Wednesday afternoon
of Mrs. o. d. Wheeler after an illness
of five days of gall stones and acute
kidney disease. The deceased was a
former resident of Mt. Vernon. Her
maiden name was Eliza Burr, and she
was daughter of Stiles Burr.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
INSURGENT
Speech At frederiCktOWu
Saturday Evening

United States Senator Moses e.
Clapp of Minnesota, who is touring
Ohio for the insurgent Republicans
in their campaign to wrest the state
from President Taft at the coming
Republican national convention, has
been assigned to speak at Frederick
town on Saturday evening Of this
week. His assignment to speak at Mt.
Vernon on Dec. 9th was cancelled.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
VERDICT
Set Aside In Case OF KeIher
eF VS. Camp Glass Co.

An opinion from Judge Seward was
received at the court house Thurs
day, setting aside the verdict in the
case of William Kelherer VS.. the Camp
Glass company. When this case was
tried in common pleas court the plain
tiff secured a verdict for $500 for
personal injuries. BY the opion of
Judge Seward the verdict is set aside
and a new trial in common pleas court
is directed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
SE[BY
Locked Up In The County
Jail Wednesday Evening

Glenn Selby, who was arrested at
Centerburg last week and bound over
to the grand jury on charge of burg
larry and arson, was brought to Mt.
Vernon Wednesday evening by Sheriff
Parker and locked up in the Knox
county Jail. The two Foster boys are
also confined in the Knox county Jail
on the same charge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON

Macon, Ga, Dec. 28-A provincial
convention of tho Sigma Alpha Epsil.
on fraternity met for a two days ses-
sion in this city today, with head
quarters at the Lanier hotel. Dele
gates are In attendance from the lead
ing colleges and universities OF
Georgia and Alabama.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
Riley Martin

Word was received by Mrs. w. M
Rooms of East High street Thursday
morning announcing the death of her
brother-in-law, Mr.. Riley Martin, OF
Marion, Ohio. His death occurred
Wednesday evening. He was about
67 years of age at the time of his
death and is survived by two sons and
one daughter. The deceased formerly
resided in Mt. Vernon. The funeral
and interment at Marion.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
PLEADED
Not Guilty To Charge Of
Furnishing Liquor

Harry Baltzell, charged with fur
nishing liquor to Philip Church, was
arraigned before Mayor Charles A.
Mitchell on Wednesday afternoon for
hearing. He entered plea of not
guilty and his hearing was set for
Tuesday, January 2nd, at 2 o'clock,
He was released under S1OO bond.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
The shellenbaraer Funeral

The funeral of Mrs. Helen Shellen-
barger at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.. Bishop, on West
High street Friday afternoon at 1890
o'clock Rev. T.. ID. Barnett officiating.
Interment in Mound View cemetery
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
The Lafterre Funeral

The funeral of Mrs. Samantha Laf-
ferre at the late home Friday after
noon at Q o'clock, Rev. E.. d. Barnett
officiating. Interment in Mound View
cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
TAKEN TO PEN

Ellsworth Daley was taken to the
Ohio penitentisry yesterday by Sheriff
Parker to serve sentence for assault
slaughter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
Infants Death

The infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Miller died at the home of her
parents on North Catherine street
Tuesday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
Ciark-Wenger
NuptiaIs

A pretty home wedding occurred
Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock
at the residence of DR.. and Mrs. JOS
eph Wenger, No. ITO North Mckenzie
street, when their daughter, Alta May,
was married to Mr.. William Earl
Clark of Canton. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. L. G. Walker of
Centerburg, and was witnessed by
relatives and few intimate friends.
The contracting parties were attended
by Mr.. A. o. Wenger and Miss Sylvia
Dunlap. Following a sumptuous we'd
ding dinner, the newly welded couple
left for Canton, Ohio, where Mr.. Clark
holds position in the office of the
probate judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
TAKEN TO WORKS"

George Graf was taken to the Day
ton workhouse Wednesday by Sheriff
Parktr to serve sentence for assault
and battery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29

George c. Dougherty, the father of
Grace George, died at his home in
New York recently.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
Knox County Couple
Married at Granville

Mr.. Vincent Metcalf of Gambler and
Miss Charlotte Pearl Stats of Dem.
ocracy were united in marriage by the
Reverend Charles Rose at Granville
o., Sunday afternoon. The bride is
quite well known here having gradu,
ated from Mt. Vernon High school two
years ago.
Mr.. Metcalf is very favorably
known. He is principal of the Amity
High school They left for Cincinna
ii Sunday evening to be gone for g
few days. The young couple will be
at home at Democracy to their many
friends after Feb. 1st.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
A Damage suit

Sanders Mason has commenced a
damage suit in the court of common
pleas of Knox county against the
Board of County Commissioners of
Knox county. The plaintiff states that
he Is the owner of a traction engine
and separator and that the same went
through bridge on the Mt. Vernon
and Utica road, and was damaged to
the extent of 1851, for which mount
the plaintiff asks judgment. Owen
& Carr are the attorneys for the plain
tif.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29

william A. Hosack and J. y. Sellers
as suretles. The appraisers are Will
liam Marie, p. l.. wilkins and William
Bricker
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
Holiday Dance
Given BY Elks

A very pleasant holiday dance was
given by the Elks in their home on
Wednesday evening. A large number
enjoyed dancing, the music being fur
nished by Mild's orchestra. Refresh
ments were served during the even
ing.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29

''The Rosary" will be produced next
summer in Australia.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
First and Final

First and Final
Camilla Williams, administrators de
bonis non Of c. G. Marsh, has filed a
first and final account in probate,
showing the folloging: Received $9,-
O19O7.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
Second and Final

Eva Cook, administrative of Mary
A. Watkins, who was Administrative
of william j. Watkins, has filed a
second and final account in probate
showing the following: Received
nothing, paid out S18647.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29

Deeds Filed
Daniel P. S1hooley to Edna e. Hess
lot in city, $125.
Edna e. Hess 20 Clinton E. Berry
lot in t.ty $3.50.
j.. w. Jordon to Hoyle G. Dunmire
IL acres in Howard, 5000.
A. j. Meeks to F. NJ. Cooper, IL
acre in Gam, $500.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
First and Final

First and Final
Eva Cook, Administrative of Mary
A. Watkins, has filed first and final
account in probate, which shows the
following: Received $186.47. paid out
the same sum.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29
Account Filed

Account Filed
Joseph c. Coop, administrator o.
William j. Watkins, has filed frs
and final account in probate as fol
lows: Received sl97.47, paid out thu
same amount.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29

The cramner Estate
Lewis B. Houck has been appointed
administrator of Harry Cramner, Civ
ing bond in the sum of $4,000. with
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-29

Inventory and AppraIsement--
In the matter of the estate of
George w. Baird, an inventory and ap-
praisement has been filed, showing
the following; Moneys $4,000.
The evening world., 1911-08-19
Another Western Fighter
Fails to Make Good Here

his name there Is no doubt but that
Lewis would have beaten him. These
two things seemed to have "A curious
effect upon Lewis. for as soon as he
entered the ringsnd took one look Al
Brown over In his corner he became
pale and extremely nervous
When the bout began Lewis fought
like u man who had stage fright, He
Tented IN a ha~lf-hearted way, punched
feebly at him, and besides kept circling
around the ring az II he were afraid
TO mix Il up for fear OF getting a wallop
on the Jaw.
During the irst four rounds Lewis
fought very poorly, while Brown ma1-
aged to do a little better. because he
frequently got In heavy punches into
Lewis's body n kidneys while in the
clinches.
There wasn't much excitement about
the fight Until tho last three rounds. In
these sessions Lewis seemed to get M
some courage, and pom the advice OF
Abe Attell. Jimmy Johnson and Dan
Mcketrick. his seconds. he cut loose
and began to exchange blows with
Brown AT close quarters,
The evening world., 1911-08-19
Baldwin Fights
Met arthy Twenty
Rounds TO DYQW
(srecih to The Evening woYh.)

SALT LAKE. Utah. Aug. Y.-Matty
Baldwin of Boston and Johnny me-
Carthy of San Francisco went twenty
fast rounds to a draw before q crowd
Of 5000 fight fans. Mccarthy was sub
stituted at the last momen for Johnny
Frayne, who Vas stricken with an at
tack OF rheumatism. Mccarthy was
not in tho best Of condition, but his
superior height and weight made up for
this handicap.
BALDWIN showed the best ring general
ship and easily tho most speed. besides
landing the most blows. but the Frisco
lad had the punch in either hand aud
made his blows count.
At several stages Of the hght Baldwin
apparently had his larger antagonist
going. but a telling right hand uppercut
would check his advance. n the fisht
would again be even up.
After Baldwin had scored heavily IN
the first round. Mccarthy braced and
held BALDWIN at even terms. but the lat
ter's playing Tor the Frisco lads wind
had him on the defense. and II anything
he had a shade at the end.