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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
COUNTRY CHURCH COLUMN
A GOOD ROAD
(Ry Rev. chas. r. Ransbottom)

(1y HSt. SVdSs =. tNdUSUOttOTn)
Every farmer is interested in good
roads They save him much valuable
time; they greatly enhance the pleas
ures of country life. What can be
more disagreeable than much sticky
well-nigh impossible roads. No mat
ter where he wants to co. whether to
church or school, or country store, or
to carry his produce to market the
journey is weary and exasperating
His vehicle Is covered with the slime
of the roadway and his clothes are be-
spattered with mud. What joy it is
after having pulled through one of
these narrow, hilly, bottomless lanes
turnpike. Since the farmer must travel
more or less upon these public high
ways in order to secure the necessary
supplies for his household it is very
desirable that they shall be kept firm
and in good repair. If there were two
roads leading to ones desired destina-
ton, one of them rough, hilly, muddy
and crooked, and the other firm,
straight and level, he would have no
hesitancy in choosing between the
two.
There is one road which every busy
man should choose. 1t is straight
road leading by the cross and down
through the valley and over the river
of death and up to the city of our God.
This is the city of the great wholesale
house whence all our supplies are OBJ
tanned 1t is the city where we hope
to rest in peace when the tolls of life
are all over. Jesus says of the road
to this city. II am the way, the truth
and the life. No man cometh unto the
Father but by me-" John 1876. Paul
calls this THE way which He dedicat-
cd for u.s. a new and living way. The
old way which many of us have been
travelling may seem to be the more
pleasant, but 1t leads in the wrong di.
rection. Prov. 1926. The goal of ev-
cry man should be to reach his Faith
er's dwelling at last. The paths of sin
never lead to this goal Fellow travel
er to the bar of God, in all serious.
ness ask you, are you travelling on
the Kings highway?
So many farmers are looking for
ward to the time when they can leave
the farm and move to the city. There
they hope to rest from toll and enjoy
the social advantages which the city
affords Why not look little farther
ahead? Why not plan to live at last
in the city whose streets are paved
with gold and enjoy the fellowship of
the saints and the good of all ages. not
for few brief years but forever and
forever.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
People Are Protected

For years the people of Ohio had
complained that they were compelled
to pay high rates for the service of
public utilities on account of over cap
itaization and big bond issues that
were needless. For many years, dur
ing Republican state administrators
movement to place utility corpora
tions under the supervision of the
state gained little headway No doubt
the big contributions which these con-
Germs made to Republican state cam
paign committees was responsible.
But things have changed nightly.
A public service commission has been
created-and the Democratic general
assembly is responsible and these
corporations no longer do as they
please in regard to service, rates, CAP.
ltslization and bond issues. These are
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
euilbert Trieks BY FuIlinaton

In old regimes in the State Capitol,
given out by state officials for the
purpose of deceiving the people, but
that is no longer possible as State Au-
ditor Fullington has learned to his
sorrow. In former years Republican
state treasurer worked with a Repub-
lican state auditor to manipulate pub
lie records in their own interest. But
now the treasurer, Mr.. Creamer, a
Democrat is a check upon the auditor,
Republican and vice versa. In CIV
ing out statements both men must be
honest and on the square. Fullington
recently gave out two statements and
both were false, as reports by Mr..
Creamer show.
State Auditor Fullington recently is
sued statement to the effect that
the expenses of the Democratic gen.
eral assembly of 1911 were more than
$30S,000 The correct report by Mr..
Creamer, for the fiscal year 1911 who
pays out all money on the legislative
account, showed these expenses to be
only S277 ,15759-less than the amount
paid out for the Republican legisla-
ture of 1910, a body that had three less
members and whose session was rs
days shorter. Mr.. Fullington was the
chief clerk for former State Auditor
Guilbert. whose record is nauseous.
Guilbert's methods can no longer be
worked in the state capitol. People
elected Fuliington to be honest and to
give true reports.
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SPLENDli)
LEGISLATION
Achieved During Last SeS.
sion Of Legislature
All In The Interests Of PeO-
pie OF Ohio
fuIlingt0n Is Up To Old
Tricks Of Predecessor
Juggling Figures In Order
To Make Impression
That Things Are Different
Than Real Condition

Columbus, O., Dec 21-Mueh has
been said in these letters of the splen.
did Legislation achieved last winter un-
der the leadership of Governor Har.
mon. Aside from the leading acts of
the legislature which have been re.
cited time and again, please consider
the excellence of the following:
Lawstwere enacted:
To prevent adulteration of foods and
medicines;
To teach agriculture in public
schools;
To provide for honest weights and
measures in the sale of products;
To label and make certain the in
gradients of fertilizers;
To provide that appropriation bud
gets be made up in advance of estab-
fishing the tax rates thus making for
certainty and economy;
To provide for non-partisan judicial
ballots;
To prevent corrupt practices in elec.
tions, the splendid working of which
was seen in the last election;
" To provide for flthe inspection Of
boilers, thus ppeskkiippg skip fer 5he ssfetN qqf
,woTkmpsehi;g Tllp's hi;gdt ffgs1uov 4anivrna
ITO abandon and sell worthless canal
lands; '''''fs@ 8si'i 3S}l@ fRfliS
To make an inventory of state prop
erty; r, a.
To fix the penalty for the misuse of
the union label;
To compel the state treasurer to
let out state funds at interest to the
highest bidder;
To regulate and license loan com
panies.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
HUMAN
Chameleon Dead After Chang.
ing Color Many Times

Battle Creek Mich, December 21-
John Hefster, 73 years old, human
chameleon, died here today. He form
erly was a farmer in this county. Fif-
teen years ago his skin turned red.
Since then he has been under the OBJ
servation of physicians constantly, a
good part of the time in hospitals.
When death came Hefster was al
most black The color of his skin
changed seven times altogether, but
never resumed its natural color.
Hefster had been brown, yellow,
red, black, blue and three different
shades OF some OF these colors.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
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OBITUARY
Capt. Charles II. coe

Capt. Charles H. Coe, retired farmer
died at his home about one mile north
OF Centerburg Wednesday morning af-
ter an extended illness caused by a
complication of diseases incident to
old age. He was IS years of age at
the time of his death and is survived
by his wife, two sons, C. w. Coe and
]. G. Coe, and two daughters, Mrs.
Joseph Sutton and Mrs. George Rine-
hart. The deceased was veteran of
the Civil war and was a member Of
the G. A. r.. post at Centerburg. The
funeral at the late home north of Gen.
terburg Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock,
Rev. Crawford officiating. Interment
in the Centerburg cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
The Democratic Policy

In 1911, for the first time in many
years, the state receipts exceeded dis
bursements; and the balance was
placed on the right side of the ledger
despite an enormous extra expense
for the establishment of new depart
ments by the legislature, in response
70 demands by the people, Many peo,
ne ARE. wondering how this this was, done,
Economy, Thrift, attention to details
and fidelity 10 the answer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22

distributed by the ohio Society for the
Prevention Of tuberculosis.
State Secretary, Robert @. Pater-
son, states that there are 100000 OF
them to be sent anywhere in the State.
upon dequest.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
ECONOMY
Shoe Store
CORNER Main and Gambler
Mt. Vernon, O.
LEGAL NOTICE

Isaac Collins. whose residence liz un-
known, win take notice that on the Goth
day OF December, A. d., 1911, an intsru-
nent Of writing purpOrting to be the
last WIN and testament of his mother,
Miizs Collins, late of Jefferson township,
Knox county, Ohio. deceased was pro-
duced In open Court, and an application
to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said court
Said application will be for hearing be-
1Dre saad court, on the 18th day of Janu-
sry. A. D.. 19l2. at 10 O'Clock, a. IN.
Witness my signature and seal of said
court tsts 10th day of December, A. D..
ts4sAa4
PATRICK A. BERRY,
M Probate Judge,
s9 Knox County, Ohio,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22

HOW TO AVOID CONSUMPTION"
How TO Avoid Consumption" is the
title OF an attractive six-page folder
that reached us today.
These folders are issued by the
State Board Of Health and are being
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
SUFFICIENT
EVIDENCE
Against The Fosters To COn
viCt Them Say Officials
Have Been TerrOrs To Resi-.
dents OF Cenierburg
Each Tells A Different Story
To The Officials
The Collins VIII Filled In
Probate Wednesday
other Items OF Interest From
The Court House

Many Centerburg citizens were re.
lieved in mind Wednesday afternoon
after Charles and Clarence Foster had
been landed safely behind the walls of
the Knox county jail According to
the story of many Centerburg people
the two men have been terrorizlng the
village for some time past in numer.
GUS ways. ."s
The officials are positive that sufic-
lent evidence has been secured to con-
vict the two men on a charge of burg
larry and State Fire Marshal Zuber
says he has enough evidence to con-
vict the men on chafge of arson.
Sheriff Parker states that all the
goods found in the Foster home still
had the Mcclure cost mark on them
and that number ofiwitnesses will
testify that both Foster boys were try
ing to sell goods on8he street the
night of the fire.
The officials have obtained a story
from both Fosters asfto their where
abouts on the night ofathe fire and the
stories are said to e-somewhat mixed
up. sAaAWs3 SJgb.f
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22

FOR SALE-Poland China choice
spring and fall hogs, including several
boars. ]. D. Carter, r. d. 5, Mt. Yer
non, Bell phone 912-12.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
The UIIman Estate

William A. White has been appoint
ed administrator of Ella Ullman, CIV
ing bond in the sum of $4,000, with
John S. White and Charles H. Miller
as sureties. The appraisers are Char
les Fl. Miller, John S. White and
George Rightmire.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22

John c. Hammond to Mary E. Doo-
little, parcel in Union, 81.
Ransom Welker to Mary E. Doo-
little, one half interest in parcel in
Union, 81.
B. d. Strong to Lewis A. Wertz, 105
acres in Middlebury, s10,710.
Chas. w. Larimore to Thos. G, Fish
cv, lot 100, Fairview add, Mt. Vernon,
$500
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
'The Collins Will

The Collins Will
The last will and testament of Eliza
Collins, late of Greerspille, has been
filed in probate. By the terms of the
will she gives to her daughter, Mary
Miller and Rebecca j. Cummings, the
sum of 81. To Amelia Shultz she gives
all her household goods. She gives to
Isaac Collins. William Collins, Almeda
Shultz and Walter Collins all her real
estate. One request is made in the
will that r. A. Greer read the will to
the heirs on the day of the testratrix's
funeral The will was signed Septem-
ber 4. 1901, in the presence of R. A.
Greer and William Kirst.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
Marriage Licenses

Marriage Licenses
Hiram ] Rine, farmer, and Ida
Blanche Mavis, both of Bladensburg
Rev. N. T. Sims.
Bertram s. Horn, farmer, and Jen-
ME Fawcett, both of Gambler. Rev. j..
M. Helm.
Rollins p. Gessling. dairyman, Mt
Vernon. and Jennie Florence AIRING
ton, Morgan township. DR.. David Fran
els
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
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Ryan-Ma avis
AAIAAAiAA

Ryan-Mavis
Wedding
Mr.. Hiram j. Ryan and Miss Ida
Blanche Mayis, both of Bladensburg
were united in marriage at 8 o'clock
Wednesday evening at the home of
Rev. N. T, Sims at that place. Rev.
Sims performing the ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. Ryan will make their home
in Bladensburg.
Gessling-Arrlngto
Wedding
Mr.. Rollin E. Gessling of Green Val
ley and Miss Jennie Florence AIRING
ton of near Utica were united in mar
riage Wednesday afternoon by DR..
David Francis
UIrey-Martin
Wedding
On Wednesday afternoon Mr.. Grow
er C. Elrey of Martinsburg and Miss
Nellie S. Martin of Fallsburg, Licking
county, were united in marriage by
DR.. David Francis.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22

inventory and Appraisement-
In the matter of the estate of Christ
Frank, an inventory and appraisement
has been filed, showing the following:
Personal goods $554 moneys $3.50,
claims S1,5S7.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
Third PARTIAL

Third Partial
ID. F. Ewing, guardian of Rosia vi
lom, has filed third partial account
in probate, which shows the follow
ing: Received $2,16S.31, paid out $685.
10, balance $1,52712.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-22
SheriH's Sale

Sheriff's Sale
In the partition case of William
Hicks vs.. Elizabeth Hicks, 103 acres
in Brown township we're sold at sher-
ifs sale Wednesday to Henry A. Low
er Consideration $6,240. The sale
was made on the premises.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-03-04

The Bulletin illustrated special
edition will be Of much interest to
friends, as it describes and pictures the
land YOU live in or are visiting.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-03-04

Nearly all the telephone companies
of this country lost money at the start
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-03-04
AT THE HOTELS.

At The MOana.
Lea ]. Falt, Miss Belta Falt, Boise,
Idaho, C. H, Burnett and wife, Los
Angeles E. Lackner, Kenilworth, ILL.,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-03-04
Continued from Last Saturday,
CHAPTER VII.
THE COLD WORLD.

YAL had meant when his I'M
I packing was done to dress
" and lunch In the restaurant
v whose fame had reached even
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-05-01
HELP IN POULTRY CHOLERA
important Experiments With Serum
Depend Upon Live Materlai--
Specimens Arrive Dead.

Can poultry cholera be prevented
,y injecting serum into the diseased
owls? The serum method OF treat
nent prevents cholera In hogs, and II
he case is In its first stages, will
sure II. But win serum work equally
we'll In combating the disease when
contracted by fowls? This is what +.
). Jacoby, OF the poultry department,
and w. X. Stouder. of the veterinary
department. Of the Kansas State Agri-
cultural college. are eager to know.
Of course they will use a different
kind of serum, suited to the differ.
ences between cholera in hogs and in
poultry.
Inability to get diseased fowls to
operate upon is retarding the prog
ress OF experiments now being con-
Quoted to investigate this question.
Mr.. Jacoby and Doctor Shoulder wish
10 communicate with owners OF flocks
where the disease has started. The
only fowls received up to the present
died In transit. Few fowls live more
than three days after contracting the
disease. II they are not started to
the college in the early stages of the
disease they are likely to arrive in q
worthless condition for the expert
ment.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-05-01
EXCELLENT NESTS FOR HENS
Those Made Of Metal Have Much 70
Commend Them on Ground Of
Cleanliness and Sanitation.


The use of metal and concrete In
the construction of all kinds Of build
ings is gaining rapidly In popularity.
We see 1t not only In our houses. but
In the modern dairy barns and poultry
plants. This is brought about on
grounds Of economy and efficiency;
metal is stronger. wears longer. oc-
cupies less space. is immune to fire
and inimical to insect life and dis
case. For the latter reason It's use
appeals strongly to the poultry breed
or. Metal perches. nests. and even
houses have much to commend them
on grounds of cleanliness and good
sanitation. Especially is this true Of
metal nests, row Of which Is shown
In the illustration. or all contriyan-
ces the wooden box has proved itself
the home OF lice and mites; fits crew
Ices and cracks are the delight OF
these pestiferious enemies OF fowl life.
To be sure the nesting material can
be changed and burned. the box
sprayed or fumigated. but in spite Of
all precaution few stray specimens
will escape In some crack or crevice
In the wood. With the metal nest
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-05-01

Combination Metal Nests.

his is certainly not possible, The
only chance of infection Is from the
bird itself to the nesting material.
which is OF minor consequence, unless
I lousy hen happens to precede Q
clean one in occupying the nest.
Metal nests come In several pat
terms. One style is for hanging on
the wall. from which II can be easily
removed and cleaned. Others are
made in combination as shown In the
Illustration, also in singles and In
pairs and trios. For shipping they
are knocked down; their construction
Is such that no rivets or solder is re-
auired to set them up ready for use.
Galvanized iron coops have long
been feature of eastern and Euro
pean shows. and we can see no rea-
son why metal houses viii not prove
equally desirable. Where tried,
breeders claim them success.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-05-01
TO IMPROVE EXHAUSTED soul



fBy q. n. Afford. Farmers co-opera-
tive Demonstration Work. West Jack
son. hfiss)
j. w. H.. Vaughan. N. c.. asks the
following questions: What is the best
way to improve exhausted land? Is 1t
best to plant corn and cotton on beds
on well drained upland? What are
the best implements to use in cult.
waiting corn and cotton on upland?
Pillow the land deeper every time Il
is broken and turn under the corn
and cotton stalks, oat, pea, soy bean,
and other stubble. grass and trash III
the soil needs drainage. drain IT. Re-
duce the washing TO the minimum by
thoroughly pulverizing the soil and
filling It full of vegetable matter for
about ten inches Keep something
green growing on the land In the
spring, summer. fall and winter. Prac-
tice a well balanced system OF farm
ing-one that will include more legu-
nous crops to enrich instead Of wear
out the land: one that will include
more stock TO consume the grass and
leguminous crops that must be grown
to enrich the land and to make manure
to further enrich the land. Practice
a suitable rotation of crops such az
corn and peas, oats followed by peas.
peanuts. soy beans. or lespedeza, and
cotton. Under this system of rotation
with the legumes, your land will need
only ground phosphate rock and pos
sible potash. BY practicing this rota-
tion Of crops the Louisiana station at
Calhoun brought the cotton up to a
bale and more, the corn yield to 81
bushels. and the oats in one case to
more than 60 bushels.
/ think II advisable to plant the cot
ton on slightly elevated beds. Plant
the corn on level. Cultivate the corn
on level.
Cultivators. heel sweeps and har-
rows A turning pillow is out OF place
in cultivated field after the land is
broken unless the soil is devoid OF
vegetable matter and runs together
after heavy rains or unless IL rains
for two or three weeks and It becomes
necessary to bury grass If the soil
becomes hard after heavy rains. 1t
may be advisable TO use the turning
pillow as q necessary evil II It is
necessary 20 use the turning pillow to
stir the soil or TO clean out the grass.
by all means use cultivators or har-
rows few days after using the turn
ing pillow TO thoroughly pulverize the
soil and make dust mulch.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-05-01

her in proper shape again. Now for
fear that you forget to turn the flock
from their roosting quarters some
warm day, make one OF these auto
matte release doors.
This arrangement is attached to the
outside of the building ordinarily
where the small drop door is located.
This release door should be covered
with halfinch mesh wire netting.
This will show the hens the light. and
they will be induced to reach 1t. In
so doing they will walk over the false
bottom. the one to which the trigger
wire is attached and her weight will
raise the hook that keeps the door
in place, the door will swing open and
all the flock will be released
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-05-01
BRIGHT BOYS STAY ON FARM
Most Of Intelligent Young Men Go to
Cities In Search Of Honor-Farm-
er ls independent.
tBy @. H. ALFoRD.)


There are many reasons why so
many of our brightest boys leave the
farm. However. am of the opinion
that most OF our intelligent boys leave
the farm to seek honor. They do not
think It is possible for farmer to be
highly honored by his fellow men.
They Judge from the amount OF honor
bestowed upon the average farmer.
They do not stop to think that the
average farmer is not we'll educated
and qualified to I'LL positions Of honor
and trust. They do not seem to real
lie the fact that the uneducated men
In every calling are required to go
way back and sit down.
Hundreds OF other men leave the
farm because there Is little chance OF
becoming wealthy on the farm. / will
admit that there is little chance to ac-
cumulate fortune on the farm. Very
few farmers have ever accumulated
hs much as $4,000 Farming is neces-
Barily a small business. Ii cannot be
spread out over thousands of acres
The farmer must do thing himself.
or have his shadow fall on the man
who does Il. II he wants to succeed
The ideal farm Is small one.
A good living is all that any man
can get out OF this world. The farmer
can get better living and live hap
pier life than other professional men,
He cannot hoard UP banks OF gold
but ne can have a comfortable home,
plenty to eat. and good clothing to
wear. Young men and young ladies.
what more do you want?
The farmer is probably more nearly
independent than any other man. He
can work as he pleases, and vote as he
pleases. 1t makes no difference what
opinion he has expressed. his land
will yield just the same.
Young men. get good agricultural
education and stay on the farm The
day is not far distant when men win
be taken from between the pillow han.
dies and placed in the legislative halls,
the halls of congress, and In COVER
rors' chairs. The same honors will be
conferred on farmers that is conferred
IN others.