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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
ROB POSTOfFICE
AT AM|TY,
"YGqqS' BLOW Safe In A Store And
Get Away With About $500

plosion. He arose and looked out of
the window in time to see figure
step back into the shadows at the
front of the store and disappear. Hur-
riedly donning part of his clothing,
Mr.. Fletcher left the house and start
ed to make his way to the home of
Mr.. Loney who resided short dis
tance away. The man at the front
door of the store Immediately opened
fire on him with revolver. Escaping
the shots Mr.. Fletcher reached the
Lcney nome and pounded on the front
window to arouse Mr.. Loney who soon
made his appearance. The man at the
front of the store continued to fire,
some of the shots coming dangerous
ly near to the two men who had now
succeeded in causing considerable
alarm to be spread throughout the
village. Before enough persons could
be mustered to successfully attack
the "yeggs" they made their escape
iOhtoh ShO lOul uOOI anu dlJeT HdV-
ing skirted a field on foot, they reach
ed horse and buggy which they had
stolen from Mr.. Samuel Simmons be-
fore the robbery, and drove hastily
west on the Wooster road. On reach
ing Ebenezer church they turned north
on the Ebenezer road and passed the
home of Mr.. Jerry Belt who saw them
driving with all speed. They turned
west on the Fredericktown road and
were last seen at this point.
Immediately after the departure Of
the 'cracksmen" the wrecked store
was visited by those who had been
aroused and it was found that much
damage had been done. The safe was
blown to pieces, part of it having been
blown through the floor and into the
cellar. The windows were shattered
by the force of the explosion and 9th
er articles and fixtures were damaged.
The contents of the safe, about 800
in cash and about SIS worth of Jewell
ry, and several dollars worth of
stamps, was missing. A large pack.
age OF stamps, amounting to about
500, had been overlooked and was
found intact.
The men entered the store through
the front door which had been pried
open by means of an iron bar. They
unlocked the rear door to assure a
hasty departure should the people of
the town be aroused, and posted
man at the front door to watch while
the remaining two operated on the
safe.
small bag was found in the store
containing several bars of LAUNDRY
soap, some burglar instruments, and
several articles which are used by
"cracksmen." The cracks in the safe
had been completely filled with the
soap to hold in the nitro glycerine
which was poured in from the top of
the door in liberal quantities. The
safe was blown and it was the report
of the explosion that awakened Mr..
Fletcher from his slumber.
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SOCIALISTS WOULD
CURB STATE GUARD
Instruct Their One COnstltu-
tlOnal Delegate.


Columbus, O.. Nov. 27.--instruc-
tions, subject e approval of tho
state comm re issued by The
state execut., committee OF the
Socialist party to Harry d
Thomas of Cleveland, the only
Socialist elected as party candidate
as delegate to the constitutional con-
vention. Mr.. Thomas was instructed
not to participate in the vote on
president and secretary Of the con
vention, not to vote for more than
Is per cent in the initiative and ref
erendum and to work for per cent.
Other instructions favored woman's
suffrage and amendment of the con-
stitution by majority vote.
Mr.. Thomas also was instructed.
when the constitution as a whole
comes up for approval by the con-
vention, to offer as substitute the
Socialist program and to move its
adoption.
OF the IA propositions contained In
the Ohio party's bill of rights, three
were recommended to Mr.. Thomas as
worthy of his especial labor as con-
stitutional delegate. These are:
"Ths military shall q. all times be
held i'll strict subordination to the
civil authorities. Civil government
of this state shall never be replaced
or suspended by martial law. The
state militia and the police power
shall never interfere in Industrial
disputes.
''The right of the state and all
counties, municipalities or other di.
visions of the state to engage in any
enterprise, business or occupation
shall not be denied or prohibited.
mo private police or constabulary
shall be allowed to operate in this
state or to give testimony In any
court"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
SLUGGING WON PEMNANT
Giants Head National League In
Stick Work.


New York, Nov. 81. - The Giants
not only won the National league
pennant, but they led in team bat
ting, as shown by the official figures.
They had four men in the 800 d.
vision, Meyers, Fletcher, Doyle and
Wilson. Meyers and Fletcher are
close to the top, with the perennial
Hans Wagner the real leader. The
Boston club, despite being a tail
ender, stood high up in hitting and
evidently needs only pitchers to be
formidable.
Frank Schultz of the Cubs was the
home run king and small Josh De-
vore was easily the best baserunner.
The Giants were a great bascrunning
team-until they ran afoul of Lapp
and Thomas of the Athletics. The
most two-baggers were made by Kon-
etchy of the Cardinals and the most
three-baggers by Larry Doyle. The
Cubs total of runs exceed that of tho
Giants by one, and Jimmy Scdeckard
was the best individual runmaker.
Miller of Boston produced the most
base hits.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
SEARCH GIVEN UP
Sheriff Parker Unable To Get Any
Trace OF The Men

Sheriff P. ]. Parker was informed
of the robbery shortly after o'clock
Monday morning. The first informa-
ton he received from Amity was that
the burglars were on the North Liber-
ty road and would probably drive
through North Liberty. The sheriff
at once called up North Liberty and
asked number of persons to be on
the lookout for the three men. About
6 o'clock Sheriff Parker received
telephone message from Amity to the
effect that the men had not gone to
North Liberty, but were on the Amity-
Fredericktown road.
Between Z and s o'clock Sheriff Par
ker left for the scene of the robbery
in his automobile. The sheriff travelled
the Amity-Frederickto road into
Fredericlstown, but could find no trace
of the men. He was also unable to
find any tracks the buggy wheels had
made. The sheriff made a seach in
the dense timberland east of Freder-
icktown, but to no avail.
Sheriff Parker returned to the city
at noon Monday, having given up the
search for the present at least.
The sheriff is of the opinion that the
men drove towards Loudonville. AS
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
OPENING
OF Two Schools In This City
Monday Morning
One Of Agriculture And Other
Of Home Making

The Agricultural school opened
Monday morning at the Y. M. C. A.
building and the Ladies' Home Max
ing school at st. Paul's parish house.
There was good attendance at both
schools and much interest is manifest
ed. A great many persons were in at
tendance who we're not solicited be-
fore hand.
The instructors In both schools are
most interesting and on Monday we're
listened to very attentively.
The agricultural school will discuss
seed corn and corn Judging on Tues
day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
KICKED
BY Horse On Arm And Bones
We're Fractured

John Weaver, residing about three
miles south OF Danville was very bad
ly injured when kicked by horse
Sunday evening. Mr.. Weaver had Sc
cured an armload of feed which he
was carrying across field with the
intention of feeding some sheep.
While passing group of horses one
of the animals kicked at another and
missed, the animals heels striking
Mr.. Weaver on the left arm. The
bone of the arm was broken in two
places above the elbow AS soon as
possible physician was summoned
from Danville and the fractures were
reduced
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
SCORE
OF Fireman. Injured In A
Chicago Fire

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 27-Nearly a
score of firemen We're injured, five
children overcome by smoke were res
cued in an unconscious condition and
members of 25 families were driven
to the street by fire in a 4-story
factory building at No. 521-S1 Vedder
street early today, which for a time
threatened to wipe out the entire
block.
Additional calls for more firehghting
apparatus were sent in quick success
sion, including All alarm. The loss
is estimated at $1,000,000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
POPE WELL PLEASED
Tells Archbishop o'connell Americas
Catholics Real Thing.


Catholics Real Thing.
Rome Nov. observation-disclosures
William H. O'Connell of Bosron haA
an audience with the pope. His hob
ness was most cordial and had a Ions
private talk with the archbishop
The latter then presented the dele
cation which accompanied him. The
pope made an address to the visitors
in which he said that he had watch
ed with solicitude and qualification
the growth of Catholicism in Boston.
Of which he had seen many evil
dences. American Catholics, said the
pontiff. unlike those of Europe, were
not Catholics in name only. The
pope said he was convinced that
Cardinal-designate O'Connell would
promote an even greater develop
ment of the church in the United
States.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28

IN Morgan, $4,000.
The Kelser Dowds Co, to Elmer 70.
Sbireman, lot in city, 81.
Charles NJ. Bebout to Belle Chance,
S7.06 acres in Monroe, $4,000.
Calvin B. Gifiln to Mary r. Marsh
so acres in Jefferson, s1,110.
s. A. Youngblood TO Vaughan Young.
blood, lot in Mt Liberty, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
GOVERNMENT
Sends Detective And POStOiflCe In
SpeCtOr To Scene Of The Robbery

On Monday morning a government
detective and post Office inspector
arrived in the city to take the mat
ter of the post Office robbery in hand
They left Immediately for the scene
of the robbery and from that point
operations with the view of capturing
the men are to be begun.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
ALWAYS HAVE 1T ON HAND

Don't wait until you get scalded
or burned because that will mean
much suffering while you are sending
to the dealers for Hanford's Balsam.
Always have it on hand and be pre-
pared for accidents. The Balsam will
give you quick relief.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
But Luckily Meme OF The
Bullets Took Effect
"Yeggs' Steal A Rig And
Drive Toward FredGriCktOWn
Believed To Be Same Men
Who Operated In Mt. Vernon
Ia an organized gang Of "yeggmen"

ls an organized gang of "yegsmen"
operating In Knox county?
The robbery at Amity, eight miles
northeast of Mt. Vernon, early Mon
day morning is conclusive evidence
that such is the case.
The robbers were no doubt the same
as operated in Mt. Vernon Saturday
morning. They used nitro-gIycerine
in blowing the safe at Loney G Nix
on's store, and such an amount was
used that the safe was literally blown
to pieces.
AS In Mt. Vernon the burglars made
good their escape
At the robbery at Amity, 8. J. FIeteh
'erer, a we'll known citizen, had most
thrilling experience with the "yegg-
mem. When the explosion occurred
Mr. Fletcher got up and dressed and
started out of his house to arouse the
citizens Of the village. As he started
out Of the door he was met with a
number of bullets fired by one of the
robbers. Luckily none of the bullets
took effect and Mr.. Fletcher pIuckiIy
made his way to the home of Mr.. Lon
'ey and informed him of the BURGLARY.
Amity, Ohio, Nov. 27-"Yeges' broke
into the general store and post office
conducted by Loney G. Nixon, blew the
safe and took 5000 in money at this
place shortly before o'clock Monday
morning and escaped by means of a
stolen horse and buggy after having
fired severei revolver shots at MIR. 3.
J. Fletcher who attempted to arouse
the village before they had completed
their work. They escaped capture.
The burglars were three in number
and operated exactly in the same man.
ner as did the ones in Mt. Vernon on
Saturday morning and it is thought
very probable that 1t is the same
gang. While the Mt. Vernon police
say that the men are rank amateurs
at the business, it is an acknowledged
fact that they are in no way lacking
in nerve and daring.
A few minutes before o'clock Mon
day morning Mr.. B. ]. Fletcher, who
resides in the immediate neighbor-
hood of the grocery and post office,
was awakened by the noise of an ex-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28

soon as the missing rig is found
IL can be positively determined which
direction the three men took in their
flight.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28

First and Final
G. M. Rinehart, administrator of A.
]. Rinehart, has filed first and final
account in probate, showing the fol
lowing: Received $1,720.92, paid out
$1,15O.36. Balance $569.56.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28

A daughter was born Monday morn
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Doty of
East Front street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28

Motion for New Trial
In the case of Rehrer vs.. the Camp
Glass Company motion for a new
trial has been filed in the court of
common pleas by Frank o. Levering.
attorney for the defendant.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28

Deeds Filed
S. c. Bell to R. L. Jones "a 1-2 acres
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
In LunacY-

Affidavit In Lunacy-
An affidavit in lunacy has been filed
in probate court against John Leazer.
Arrangements were made to have the
hearing on Monday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
Motion For New Trial Filed
By Camp Glass Co.
Common Pleas Court Con.
venes Monday Morning
Other Items Of Interest From
The Court House

The Knox county commissioners
have just concluded the work of fixing
the amount of money for deputies and
clerk hire in the various offices at the
court house for the year. The county
officials filed with the commissioners
some weeks ago the amount they de-
sired for deputies and clery hire, but
the sum asked was cut considerably
by the commissioners
The following were the sums fixed
by the commissioners;
Auditor-Amount asked for $1.0S5.-
go. Same allowed. rf1
Treasurer Amount asked for ST.
329. Same allowed.
Clerk of Courts-Amount asked for
SS51. Amount allowed $575.26.
Sheriff Amount asked for 1921.
Amount allowed $S15,2O.
ecorder-Amount asked for 81 O2O.
Amount allowed 1892.
Probate Judge-Amount asked for
$1,519. Amount allowed $1,O69.S2.
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Common Pleas Court

Common Pleas Court
When common pleas court convened
Monday morning the first case to be
tried was that of Blocher VS.. Ogg to re
cover damages through the sale of a
horse.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1911-11-17
Signs of Prosperity

The sound of saw and hammer is now heard
in Columbus from early morn till late at night,
From a sleepy little village with its handful OF
citizens two years ago it has been converted into
a thriving, h~ustline little city with community
interests far beyond the expectations ct its most
s%ansuinc citizens. The crops in this vicinity
have been very satisfactory. Those with pump
ing plants on their farms have had abundant
Yields while those who have employed the dry
farming process arc entirely satisfied with the
results obtained. Everything planted this year
has produced 4 paying crop and farmers and
merchants alike are jubilant as to the results.
Some of the older settlers arc proving up their
lands; new ones arc coming in daily, and all arc
making improvements and looking forward to a
prosperous coming year. Columbus and the low
CT Mimbres valley bids fair to bccom, one of the
choice spots of Gods footstool.'
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Influence

The bower of influence is all pcrvadine, either
for good or evil. Most of us have to be very
careful regarding the impressions We make on
others as they tend toward the b~cecttine of their
opinions and the forming of their judgements,
favorable or unfavorablc. 1t is only the man
who has everything he wants that is above the
necessity of making a good impression. Very
frequently impressions are made not SO much by
what you do but the manner in which you do it.
Even a kindness or a favor may be done in a
srudging spirit that will cause you to loose
friends. The how is frequently as important as
the doing.
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SOM scientist has announced that a single
bank note contains 80, 1000, 900, germs. We are
always slow to believe such statcmcnts but if the
government officials will send us the dirtiest 81.
900 bill they have in the treasury We will count
every germ on it; rope en- and hog tic EN-, and
then promise to return the bill when W oct
through with the job.
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y typewriter suffrage speech came to our
desk a few days ago. 1t was tied with a blu, rib
bon and gave forth the odor of violets. What
a difference from the whisky soaked and tob ESQ.
stepped speeches of the politicians that have
been going the rounds the past few weeks.
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Political post mortrm> are seldom pleasing and
never proh,ablc. The COURIER has NO desire to
hold u.". The election j. over. the will of the pu
pie prevails and everyone should be- satisfied. The
CorRER j. absolutely sincere when i says that II
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opuu~j'uu. TN common with every good citizen.
~" earnestly hop" that the animo>ltir> encountered
hy rhr camutIgn Just closed viii be- put aside. and
that all our citizens. regardless of political rutn or
creed. or IDEAS otherwise, viii pull together IN rhc
uludlplr and inspiring work OF Developing the
NImhrr valley "" nav" thr hest valley nm New
M">Iru let Vs. prove ourselves worthy at il ~ H..
mg our best efforts toward is Improvement
TIE. "lrrtun this year and It year ago WEI, both
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We noticed in one of our exchanges last week
that a certain congregation was trying to raise
money to buy a stove. If the preacher would
preach nor, he'll this winter he would warm up
his cong CATION without the aid of any heating
apparatus.
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send a girl to the finishing" school. and she
will be a smooth article when she returns.
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every once in a while a cashier will imagine
he is the j%anitor and try to clean out" the bank
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Why doesn't Kansas adopt the cyclone as its
national air2
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The evening world., 1911-04-24

the runners Up for the title that La
vigne held.
In Erne's time George McFNadden was
a strong contender for the champion
ship. George fought every lightweight
of note, beating both Cans n Lavgne,
but losing to Erne.
McFadden was one Of the toughest
hardest fighters the lightweight class
has ever known. He was not q fast
thinker and lost nan opportunities
through his inability TO use his fighting
brain. Had he learned moro o box
ing and cut out the rough work / be-
lieve George would have had an even
break with Erne.
Then there vas Kid Mcfarland. and
he was a corker. The Kid, however.
couldn't make 1873 without weakening
himself, n he lost most OF the decis-
| Ions when fighting at that weight. Nc
Partland had a wonderful left hand. II
| he had ever learned how to use his
| right he might have been champion. 1r
every other way he IVES CLASSY" as q
fighter.
At the time Cans won the title from
Erne I think that George McFadder
was stu the best OF the runners III
He fought the great negro three times
winning once in the twenty-third round
Jimmy Britt must be given next plac'
70 McFadden. Britt was a clever fellow
and a brainy fighter. lie gave Cans on
hard fight and beat Erne. The onl,
thing Jimmy lacked was a knockou
MUNICH.
The evening world., 1911-04-24
Greatest Of All Referees Names
Men Who Have Been Near
Champions Since Lightweight
Title Was Held by Jack Nc
AuIiffe.
NO.. 14--THE RUNNERS
UP

Copyrsh.. 1911. by The Pre~ Publishing Co.
The New York World.
Jew people stop TO think OF the dif-
Serent men that have held the light
1 weight championships remember
that the title has been held by six mel
who have represented as many different
n~ationalities.
Jack McAuliHe. was born at Cork. IRE
land, and wa the nrst 20 hold the tit!s
OF lightweight champion. He came OF \
nation Of fighters.
George LaviEne. second champion OF
che class, was a French Canadian.
Frank Erne was born at Zurich.
Switzerland. and ! must say that HIS
tory chronicles many brave fights made
by the Swiss. They were. you know,
the frst 10 proclaim a republic in
Europe
Joe Cans. third holder OF the title was
an American negro. The Ethiopian race
has produced some great fighters beside
Cans. There have been Peter Jackson.
George Godfrey. Sam Lang, Joe Wal
colt. the Demon" George Dixon and
Jack johnson. or these men three held
worlds championships. Dixon was
fsa therweight champion. Cans held the
lightweight title. n Jack johnson IS
now heavyweight champion. I'd Ike 10
say that there were many other wonder
ful negro hghters-men who were al
most champions in their time.
Battling Nelson Is IA Dane. Ho was
horn a. Copenhagen. and 80 a descend
ant Of the old Vikings, one Of the great
The evening world., 1911-04-24

out Brown and owen Moran and Fred
die Welsh OF England.
Moran is the only man who has ever
administered a. knockout TO tho great
Dane, Nelson. and the feat should Sc
cure for him a match with Wolgast.
Packey Mcfarland IL a wonderful
fighter and tho public would like 20 see
him matched with tho champion over a
long route. Mcfarland claims that he
can max the lightweight limit. but he
refused TO come In at tho weight unless
he Is given . chance at Wolgast In a
long fght.
The evening world., 1911-04-24

him In ~forty-five rounds. Nelson met
Thompson In a six-round bout once, but
as he found out that Johnny YVES as
rough as he was himself BAT" PROBABLY
decided not to give Thompson a chance
over a long route. for they never came
together in the ring again.
wolgast Is now champion. I believe
there are four boys who are entitled 70
chances at him. and I believe the public
will demand that Wolgast give each OF
them a chance at his title In fights long
enough in duration TO decide fairly Just
who is the best OF them all.
They are Packey Mcfarland. Knock