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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26
PRIZES
Awarded To Children By
The Electric Company

For the past several weeks a con-
test has been going on among the
children of the city, the prize to be
season free pass on the street cars.
The company offered the above named
prize to the boy or girl who gave the
ten best answers, "Why Should Your
Parents Use Electricity" The or
iginal intention of the company was
to issue only one prize but when the
answers were examined, 1t was al
most impossible to determine which
should be awarded first SO in order to
get around the difficulty, five prizes
were awarded as follows: 1st, a pass
for one year, Ruth Brininstool; End,
pass for six months, Mary Stokes;
3rd, pass for months, Martha Will
linen; 4th, a pass for two months,
Esther Craig and 9Th, a pass for one
month, Ila kirkpatrick. The passes
will be issued to the various winners
on June list.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26
CHILDREN
Ate Samples OF Some Kind
Of Pills
And We're Made Very Sick
For Short Time

Sample pills, which were distribut-
ed over the city on Wednesday, were
the cause of q great deal of anxiety to
Mr.. Lewis w. Jones of West Chest
nut street on Wednesday afternoon.
Two small boxes of pills were placed
at the door of his home and they
were found by his two little sons who
Immediately began, to eat the contents
of each box. After short time they
became very i'll and seemed to be in a
serious condition. Dr.. q. K. Conard
was called to the home and medical
attention was rendered. The children
have almost entirely recovered from
the effects of the pills and no ser.
ious results are expected.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26
LAST Will
Of Christian Weber Is Filed
In Probate
Other Notes Of Interest From
The Court House

The last will and testament of the
late Christian Weber of Mt. Vernon,
with two codicils, has been filed in
probate. The will was signed April
80, 1901, in the presence of Lewis b.
Houck and ]. w. McCarron. One CO.
dicil was signed September IS, 1902,
in the presence of Lewis B. Houck
and Banner M. Allen and the second
codicil was signed February 6, 1908,
in the presence of G.. E. Critchfield
and ]. B. Graham.
BY the terms of the will and the
codicils the testator gives to his
daughters, Mary Lavina Weber and
Ella Weber, the homestead on North
Gay street. He gives to his grand
children, Adaline and Catherine Web
err, daughters OF his deceased son,
Gustave Weber, the brick dwelling,
known as lot No. 554 in Delano and
Browning's addition to the city of Mt.
Vernon.
The brick building on South Main
street the testator gives to his grand
son, Harry Weber, son of William b.
Weber, subject to the life estate of
his daughter.in-law, Ida N. Weber.
Common Pleas Court
The case of Casteel VS.. Woolson was
tried in the court of common pleas
Wednesday, the jury returned a ver-
dict for the plaintiff for $4O7.52.
In the case of Brokaw VS.. the Com
missioners of Knox county leave was
given the plaintiff to give security for
costs in ten days.
The case of Thompson Brothers VS..
c., A. & c. Railway Co., was COM
menced in the court of common pleas
Thursday morning.
Deeds Filed
Sadie ]. Spangler to Minnie J. Ho-
gle. lot 29 Fairview, $50.
Emma Murray to Valentine Farqu-
har. parcels in Buckeye City and I'm
ion, $2,100.
William F. Hanger to Emma Muir
ray, lot 65 Buckeye City, $1,000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26

dent and secretary of the chamber Of
commerce were with the party on the
special train.
The members remained in Mt. Yer
non about one hour. During their
stay the special train was transferred
from the b. & o. to the c., A. & c.
tracks and the party left about 1915
for Millersburg the next stop. From
there the party goes to Akron.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26
PROGRAM
For Memorial Day Exercises
At Gambler

The following is the program for
Memorial Day at Gambler:
Sunday, May 2S-Sermon at the
Church of the Holy Spirit by the Rev.
George F. Smythe.
Decoration Day, May 30-9 a. m,
standard time. Parade will form en-
Chase avenue and march to Kenyon
College cemetery.
Order of Procession
Drum corps.
knights of Temperance firing squad.
Children of Public Schools.
Decorating committee.
Improved Order of Red Men.
Sons of Veterans.
Grand Army of the Republic.
Order of Exercises
Sons of Veterans ritual service at
the grave of Col. Andrews and decor
ating of graves.
Benediction.
Assemble in front of Rosse Hall.
Song by Kenyon Glee Club
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address-Wm
carlisle.
Prayer by Rev. DR.. Smythe.
Address by Rev. David Morris.
Doxology.
Benediction.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26
Arm CUT
Glass Cutter Meets With A
Painful Injury

Joseph Mareno, glass cutter en-
ployed at the Pittsburg plate glass fac
tory, sustained very bad cut while
working with sheet of glass Thurs
day morning at $50 o'clock. He
picked up the piece of glass and was
carrying it on his right arm when 1t
broke. A long cash was inflicted in
the forearm, the bone being exposed.
DR.. N. r. Eastman was called to rem
der surgical attention. The injured
man suffered considerably from loss
of blood.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26
HIGH SCHOOL
Alumni Association Elects
Officers For 1912
Banauet To Be Held On The
Evening Of June 10

At the meeting of the Mt. Vernon
High school alumni association We'd
nesday evening committees reported
satisfactory progress. All are anxious
for large attendance at the BAN
quet this year, and to this end COM
mittees will be appointed in the dif-
ferent classes to arouse interest.
The banquet will be held Friday ev-
ening, June 10th, in the High school
building. The charge this year will be
75c for members, and soc for asso-
ciate members. Members can bring a
guest by paying SOC each.
The following officers were elected
for 1912:
President-C V. Critchfield.
Vice President-Royal Bucher.
Secretary-Miss Jean Starr.
Treasurer-Mrs. Iva Rudolph.
Historian-Miss Ethel Cooper.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26

to arrive here at S:45 O'clock, but
some time was lost in getting out Of
Mansfield Thursday morning and con-
sequently the train was late in reach
ing here.
There were 80 persons on board
the train which was the finest ever
seen in this city.
A committee from the Mt. Vernon
Citizens association met the men,
bers of the chamber of commerce at
the B. C o. station and escorted them
to the various business houses in the
city they desired to visit. The presi-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26
BOWERS
Family Had Narrow Escape
When Boat Sank
(Centerburg Gazette)

(Centerburg GazetteJ
Friends here have received word
that Attorney w. o. Bowers and fami-
ly have returned from the Isle OF
Pines, where they recently went to
make their home, to the United
States. Mr.. Bowers is reported to be
in Columbus while Mrs. Bowers and
the children are visiting in Pennsyl-
vania. On the way back the ship on
which they were passengers sank and
they with the other passengers, had a
narrow escape from drowning. AS 1t
was their baggage was all lost. The
sinking of the ship was caused by its
collision with another boat.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26
ANOTHER CIRCUS COMING
FOrepaugh.SeIls Bros. To Visit Mt,
Vernon On June 29

A. A. Clarkson, advance agent for
the Forepaugh-Sells circus, was in the
city Thursday with crew of men do
ing some billing for the circus which
will appear in Mt Vernon Thursday,
June 20.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26
CROMLEY
Wins Suit From A Baseball
Club
Securing A Judgment In
Sum Of SS35
columbus JournaD

A jury in judge Evans court yes
terday afternoon gave L. T. Cromley,
former pitcher with the Kansas City
american Association) baseball club,
u verdict for 1886 against the Kansas
City team for % days salary. Crom-
ley is now prosecuting attorney of
Knox county.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26
+"+The annual inspection of Cir

+"*The annual Inspection Of Clin-
ton Commandery, No. 5, Knights Tenn
plars, will occur Wednesday, May 81.
at Z o'clock at the Masonic Temple.
Work in the Orders of the Temple
and Malta. The inspecting Office will
be Col. Charles s. Ammel of Column
bus. A smoker will follow the work.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26

1t has never seemed to us that it
would be heretical to refuse to believe
that good old Noah Willingly took a
pair of chiggers into the ark with him.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26
SOCIETY NOTES
Entertained
A. n....ilI.

Entertained
At Danville
Mrs. Charles Parrish delightfully."- EN-
tertained at her home in Danville on
Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs
Sterile Shaw of Warsaw, who is the
guest of relatives in Danville. The
afternoon was very pleasantly spent,
about tweleve ladies being present.
Refreshments were served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26
MEMBERS
Of PlttSburJ Chamber Of Com.
merCe In The City
For A Period OF An Hour
Thursday Morning
President And Secretary AC-
COmpanied The Party
Visit Several Places Of BuSi.
ness In Mt. Vernon
Train 0ne 0f The Finest
Ever Seen Here

A special train of Pullman cars,
bearing the members of the Pittsburg
Chamber of Commerce, arrived in Mt
Vernon over the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad shortly after o'clock Thurs
day morning. The train was scheduled
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26

The corset for men would be such
an innovation that some of us would
experience considerable difficulty in
adjusting ourselves to 1t, as one might
say.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26
FOUND

z FOUND-Pocket book. containing
money, about first part of April. Los
er can obtain same by calling at the
Banner office and describing property
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26

Sparks from locomotive destroyed
the $1OO Easter bonnet of woman in
Nebraska. But since Easter has pass
ed she won't need another.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-26

BANNER WANT ADS PAY
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-03
laneaster-Nilder.

MT W. l.. Lancaster and Mrs. Mary Wilder were happily married on Tues. iay evening. October 3l. lgil. al 5.3o clock. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. |. Brown, in the Russell Addition Eld l.. ]. r. Garrott, of the Baptist Church.. officiating in his usual i'm. .resSive manner.
 The wedding was a very quiet home affair and was witnessed by only a CIV relatives and very close friends of the contracting parties. while to .ihers il was pleasant surprise.
 MrW. l.. Lancaster has been a resi-. dent ofthis and Cross county for many years. and is we'll known To q large circle of friends. He is engaged in fAe mercantile business al Caldwell .5 which place they were driven soon after the ceremony and where they sili reside.
 Mrs Wilder las been our neighbor 'or several years She is we'll known snd beloved by many friends and k a sood woman. one who will be help mate To the man whom she has hon 5red with her love
 The Times desires to extend them .f, congratulations and best Wisho, sar their happiness and prosperity.
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-03
Returns With String of Race Horses

NIT. l. R. Scott returned last Sun day night with string of local race horses which he had in his charge at the White County and Lonoke County Fairs at Searcy and Carlisle, respec- lively. In the string Mir, Scott had Button Bee and Dolly Bruce, pacers, belonging to Mir Eugene Williams: Tom Lilly, belonging to | MT. k. F.. Sellers; Audubon Belle, belonging to MT. Linn Hurley; Judge Wilson, be- longing to MT $. E. Trapp; A be the Shooter, belonging to MT. Ray Bonner; Sadie NJ, belonging 10 MT. Bard Nichols; and Katie D. and Chip wood W, belonging to MT. s, A. Rolfe.
 Button Bee won two races at Searcy, one a 2:l5 and the other a 2:20, and besides won three straight heats in his race at Carlisle, finishing 2:lS, 2s27 and 2:l9!.
 Tom Lilly trotted an exhibition heat 1t Searey without driver in l:26.
 C. Divine drove Katie n. second at searcy in a 2:l5 pace and third in a free for all pace. Judge Wilson was second i'll the free for all
 Audubon Belle won the 2s30 and 2:25 paces at Carlisle.
 Dolly Bruce won one race and was second once at Searcy, running sec ond to Alcohol, a horse with mark of l:l9.
 Abe the Shooter, started once at searcy and ran third in field of nine carrying l40 pounds. Sadie NJ. also ran third in one race at Carlisle, car rying the same weight in a field Of seven.
 Tom Lily won the consolation trot at Carlisle, the only race in which he was eligible.
 MT Scott is contemplating taking the string to Greenville, Miss, to the Fair which opens there next Tuesday, but as yet has not been able to secure satisfactory transportation arrange mentS.
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-03
FREE IF IT FAILS
Your Money Back If You are not Satis- fled with the Medicine We
 Recommend

We are so positive that our remedy will permanently relieve constipation, no matter how chronic it may be, that we offer to furnish the medicine at our expense should 1t fail to pro- duce satisfactory results.
 It is worse than useless to attempt to cure constipation with cathartic 1 drugs. Laxatives or cathartics do much harm. They cause reaction, l irritate, and weaken the bowels and tend to make constipation more chron- ic Besides, their use becomes l habit that k dangerous.
 Constipation is caused by weak ness of the nerves and muscles of the l large intestine or descending colon To expect permanent relief you must l therefore tone up and strengthen these organs and restore them to healthier activity.
 We want you to try Rexall Order 1 lies on our recommendation They are exceedingly pleasant to take, be 1 lilB tditll llht dtlN dIt lutdl iOf children, delicate persons, and old 1 folks. as well as for the robust They act directly on the nerves and mus cles of the bowels. They apparently have neutral action on other asso- ciate organs or glands. They do not purge cause excessive looseness. nor creat any inconvenience whatever. They may be taken al any time, day or night They will positively relieve chronic or habitaal constipation, if not of surgical variety, and the my riads Of associate or dependent chronic ailments, if taken with regularity for a reasonable length of time. l2 tab lets, l0 cents 3G tablets, 25 cents; 80 tablets, 50 cents Sold in Forrest City only at our store The Rexall Store J. r. Sanders, Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-03
Halloween Party.

lt Wa d merry crowd of forty or ..tH haroY young people that gather ed tt and started from the home of . Mrs Nlnnie Barringer on Tuesday night atl went to the old schoolhouse a tIHe hi S. near the Mallory place, to enjoy all -yening of fun and frolie
 Nesdaues Manning Barriuger ,dnce and Mr. and Mrs. | ". Hor aey chaperoned the party and all were guests of Misses Mary Ahlstedt. tnnle Clay Sanders and Sadie Borden. Nho gave the party for the entertain. ment of their friends.
 The girls were dressed d. spOoks and fae house was decorated with autumn caves and illuminated pumpkin faces. soon after arrival games were begun, and there was fun and laughter until heir sides were sore. The girls were a5ctioned of to the highest bidder for peanuts, and when purchased wenton parade with the purchaser and he Tied 10 guess her identity and then She unmasked.
 Fred Stout won the prize for riding fhe broom-handIe along chalk line: Miss Sadie Borden won prize for the most graceful hop dancer; and then each boy selected the end of a string rom bunch. and after winding or 'olowing it around by devious ways and sundry places. found his partner
 lunch tied to the other end
 \ dainty lunch, consisting of nu- mer0us delicacies, was eaten and tho faughly enjoyed, after which ghost stories were told until one : hair stood an end, when the merry party return ed to town and their several homes, rowing they had the best time ol thelr fife, and thanking their charming loStesses for their sweet hospitailtles.
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-03
Cleaners Entertain

line Cleaners of the baptist church entertained "Wednesday afternoon 1t tbe lovely home of Mrs. ] D. Baugh, ah1 k their worthy president Each member was privileged to invite one guest. and there was d very large at -eudance
 The guests were met at the door by Hr- Baugh. and Misses Goodwyn riptou and Anna Clay Sanders. irc>sed a> MeNIcan girls. assisted her il receiving
 These young ladies and Miss Nan =He Lou Fondren and Mrs Il F.. aettus sang several selections and zeudered a number of instrumental s9.3s during the afternoon, and Mrs. :. G= slaughter gave reading ill her euaI accomplished manner
 \ game of Hot famala eenundrums aa,.a feature which was greatly en- layed as Was also dainty luncheon l8t tamalas. pickles, crackers. cof- tee ete.
 The spacious and lovely dining com was beautifully decorated with Autumn leaves and fruits of the har. rest. and presented scene of rare seauly and good taste.
 The occasion was merry one. and 1l present thoroughly enjoyed the -Heet and gracious Inequalities of .feir charming hostess
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-03
Backache. Headache, Nervousness

and rheumatism, both in men and women. mean kidney trouble. Do not allow it to progress beyond the reach of medicine but stop it promptly with Foley Kidney Pills. They regulate the action of the urinary organs. Tonic in action, quick in results.
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-03
Starts Much Trouble.

fall people knew that neglect of constipation would result in severe indigestion, yellow jaundice or yiru lent liver trouble they would soon take Dr. Kings New Life Pills, and end II. It's the only safe way. Best for biliousness, headache, dyspepsia, chils and debility Dc Il All Drug gisls.
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-03
Dnn't l Se CalnnIpl.

1Ho>e who know always Use Sim mon> Liver Purifier. because II is ast as thorough but does not gripe IT sicken nor cause injury In yellow tln boxes only Price % Fried anre. a~ed always
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-03
Shoe Department

Ladies patent leather OXfords and ribbon ties, all sizes and latest styles, , 70 values, Public Sale price ,Sl.S5
 Ladies patent leather and yici kid lace shoes and Oxfords, also some gun metal. French, Cuban and military heels, for street and dress wear, all styles in all feathers, excellent values at 2.50. Sale price ....=.#.#.#. ....Sl 3s
 Florsheim's dress shoes for men, latest style. Come in patent leather. velour, vici kid, gun metal, Russian calf, in black, tan, all sizes and lasts, all 800 and $50 values Public Sale price is only ...-.. ....z...... s3.9T
 Mems stylish lace or button shoes in patent leather, vici or kid Actually and positively worth 900. Public Sale price Sl 6s
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-03
{ alomel k Bad.

Hut simmons Liver Purifier k de- ightfully pleasant, and it's acton is thorough Constipation yields. biI- eusness goes. A trial canYinces. #In seilow tn boxes only Tried once. ~ed always.
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-03
Clothing Department

4 fine suit of pure homespun and wool crash and cheViotS. in plain and fancy mixed effects, light weight, best of wear These suits are positively worth S.00 or your money refunded at any time: Public Sale price only &435
 Mems splendid suits. made up in splendid fashion. medium and light weight, conservative styles. positively worth 1000 or money refunded at any time. Public Sale price only :. B s5
 All worsted suits. latest fashions, n- cluding early spring weights, also black and blue serge suits, guaranteed and positively worth l3 50. Public Sale price ........ .......=....... ST s5
 200 pants good quality worsted pants, striped and plain, all sizes con sidered big bargain at 200 Public Sale price .=.-.. ssc
 300 trousers Sl.49. Mems trousers in all wool cassimeres, tweeds, chevi ots, etc Well-titting garments, which formerly sold at 3 00. Sale price li9
 Our stock of little gents two piece suits and oyercoatS al prices never before heard of.
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-03
Notice of Sale of impounded Stock Notice is hereby given. that will OH
 Monday NnNemher Ia lNlI

Monday NoNelnDer, i3 l9ll, between legal hours at the City Pound ill Forrest City offer and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described animals which have been in ny charge during the full limit Of the time prescribed by law
 One red heiter yearling. marked split in each ear, about one year old. One brindle heifer branded ",l R. . on left hip, crop and split in left ear, split in right, one and half years old One sorrel horse about l2 years old crease fallen. white hind feet
 Owners of the above described ami mai may claim same by paying the impounding charges to the marshal on or before tine date of sale
 ]. NJ. DAVIS, City Marshall
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-03


 Leo and 75c Batlste and Lawn waists, splendid values at their intended price, resemble more closely l 50 waists during this phenomenal sale ..-.. 4ac
 Hosiery and Underwear
 Ladies Plain Black Seamless Hose. all sizes, guaranteed 10c value, our price .....=-. .....s.-.. ic Childrens $ Fast Black Ribbed Hose, all sizes, 10e values, Public sale price 3c Mems work Socks, ribbed top, 5c value. Public Sale Price .9.......} }c Mems seamless, black or tan, half hose all sizes, l0c values, Public Sale Ladies hne Sumner Vests. worth l2 12c, Public Sale Price ......7c 150 dozen ladies plain or fancy hos iery in exceedingly pretty patterns, worth 50c: during this sale .. Pic Ladies heavy ribbed and fleece lined vest and drawers, eXcellently finished, DC and 35e values, sale price -..... 4c
 Furnishings
 X special line Of mems fine dress hats selected from lines where there were only total of about 200 hats, guaran- teed and positively worth , co and 2.50 Watch them go at. SE39 Genuine John B. Stetson hats. brand ed, all; shapes and sizes, all LOO and 4.50 values. Public Sale price E 9e Mems Erlington 00 dress shirts, all sizes, in newest designs. Public Sale price .4Ic 75c dress shirts, mems finest dress shirts, fancy and. hobby designs. fine French Madras, some silk corded and striped, others with plaited bosom: standard soc sellers. Sale price .}sc 37c for mems underwear, worth DOC 1 Over three hundred dozen shirts and drawers in the best grades of wool l fleece underwear You will never get another chance to buy such nigh grade quality underwear for so low a price l positive former price 5o cents. Sale pflce .-..#.......==z.. ..-. .....z.=.z ....}ic