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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
s. G. DowDs.


"Is the Young Mems Christian AS.
sociation self-supporting? This ques.
tion has often been asked and the
answer has always been mo" The
association in Mt. Vernon as else
where is not self supporting, that rs
the income from memberships an6
other sources is not sufficient to Gov
er disbursements. The association
like many institutions such as col
leges, social settlements, trade schools
and churches is essentially benevo-
lent enterprise and depends upon con-
tributions for portion of it's annual
expenses. There is an important rea-
son for this fact. In this way work
can be carried on of far greater value
to the community and in asking peo-
pie at large to contribute to its sup
port the management becomes direct.
ly responsible to the community.
In following its present aggressive
policy the association is doing a large
amount of welfare work of a general
and public character. The most i'm
portant feature of successful work is
thorough supervision. Simply afford
ing privileges is not caring for men
and boys of community; they must
have the personal attention of men
interested in their welfare This is
the largest item of expense and one
not covered by regular income The
privileges are of scope and charac-
ter to command the respect of all the
men and boys of Knox county. the re-
suit is a large and active membership,
with higher ideals and stronger types
of manhood.
These benefits are shared by all the
people of this community, who are in
turn willing to help perpetuate them.
If on the other hand membership fees
were made high enough to cover the
cost of carrying on the work, then
only comparatively few could afford to
have memberships and many who need
the privileges most would be deprived
Of enjoying them.
The only remaining alternate is to
so reduce the privileges and cut down
the extent and quality of supervi-
sion as to limit expense to income.
Such attempts have been made by 9th.
er associations but they have always
resulted in dissatisfaction and final
failure. 1t has been found by long ex-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
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OBITUARY F.:
Charles sommers

Charles Sommers, aged Sc years,
and former resident of Mt. Vernon,
died suddenly Thursday night at
1880 o'clock at his home in Mans
field. His death was sudden and was
due to apoplexy. He was talking with
a friend when he was seized with the
stroke. He was removed to his home
and death resulted few hours after
wards. The deceased lived in Mt. Yer
non many years and was engaged in
the restaurant business. He moved
from Mt. Vernon to Mansfield. The
deceased Is survived by his wife, one
son, Mr.. George Sommers, two broth
ers and two Sisters. Funeral services
Sunday morning at 8 o'clock from his
late home, conducted by Rev. s. E.
Thompson, rector of Grace Episcopal
church of Mansfield. The remains
will be brought to Mt. Vernon at 11:3C
o'clock for burial
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25

perience and practice that the plan
adopted by the local association is the
only one that gives satisfactory re-
suits. On the average the associa-
tions Of the state depend upon contri.
buttons for about twenty to thirty per
cent of their budgets. $500, or about
30 per cent of the annual budget, ia
the amount that the directors think
should be raised by contributions to
carry forward the local association
work.
A handsome booklet setting forth
the work Of the Y. NJ. G. A. in detail
has just been issued and is availa.
BILE for anyone wishing to go into the
work more in detail.
AS stated, the Young Mems Chris
tian Association receives portion OF
their annual support from contribu
tlons and in this connection the local
association will make their canvass
next week.
Committees and teams have been
organized and the work will be prose
cuted during next week. Sunday will
be Association Day" in the churches
with the following speakers:
Chaplain d. J. Meese, of the Ohio
Reformatory, Methodist Episcopal
church in the morning and the Pres
byterian church in the evening.
Dwight l.. Rogers, associate state
secretary, Christian church in the
morning and the Methodist Protest
ant churoh in the evening. Jas. I.
Mufley, general secretary at Mans.
field, the Baptist church in the morn
ing and the Congregational church in
the evening.
On Monday night there will be a
supper at $3.50 for all young men vino
are willing to assist in this canvass,
and on Tuesday there will be sup
per for all the older men.
On Monday night there will be a
of the young men who will
make short addresses, but the main
address of the evening will be made
by the Rev. Joseph Bennett, pastor Of
the Baptist church at Newark On
Tuesday night the main address will
be made by Mr.. Herbert p. Lansdaie,
general secretary of the association of
Dayton. Both these men are leading
association men of the state and will
be worthy the attendance of a large
of men.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
HOME BUILDING AND LOAN COM
PANY MT. VERNON, o.

Oldest Building and Loan Company
in this part of the State.
Established 1883.
2S years of successful business.
Has never failed to pay full semi-an'
nual dividends.
The art of saving is to begin and
continue. although the amount may be
small.
This company receives subscrin-
tions to its stock as small as one dol
lar per month.
Hundreds of its stockholders have
experienced the Joy of accommodating
a comfortable surplus, and of having
it ready to meet emergencies
You can subscribe for the stock OF
this Company at any time.
Banner M. Allen, Secy
81 Public Square
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
v IF I;
Wants To Return Here And
Join Her Husband

Some days ago the Banner pub
lished an item from Columbus paper
to the effect that James Smith of Mt.
Vernon was in Columbus looking for
his wife who had run away with for
tune teller. On Friday afternoon Chief
of Police Clements received word
from the officials of Marion, Ind, that
Mrs. Smith was in that city and had
repented for her act and wanted to To-
late her husband. Mr.. Smith is said to
be living on farm, south of the city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
LEGAL NOTICE

Frank NJ. Strong, whose residence, 10
unknown, Will take notice that on tho
18th day of April, 1911, Anna Strong FLED
her petition in the Court OF Common
Pleas of Knox County, Ohio, being cause
tons. ~ 800
On the first cause Of action she prays
for divorce from the said Frank Nj
Strong on the grounds of extreme cruel
ty and the custody of their minor chill
dren; and on the second cause of action
for alimony on the grounds of abandon
ment by Frank NJ. Strong, without good
reason thereof, and for allowance OF rea-
sonable alimony and sufficient sums for
the support of their minor children, to be
paid out Of and charged against the real
estate of the defendant, being situate Tn
the township of Middlebury, County of
Knox, and State of Ohio, and being ten
f1O) acres in the North West part OF the
SOUTHEAST Quarter of Section One Q);
and the NORTHEAST part of the South
West Quarter Of Section One ID.
and also for AN Injunction enjoining said
Frank M. Strong from disposing OF or
incumbering said real estate; and that a
said temporary injunction has been
granted as prayed for; and that said
cause will be for hearing on and after
18th day of June, 1911, said party is re-
quired to answer on or before said date
or Judgment and decree may be taken
against him.
w. A. HOSACK.
Attorney for PLAINTIFF.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
q 500 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able TO cure in all its stages. and that is
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity Catarrh being constitutional
disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken, In,
ana mucous surfaces of the system, there
by destroying the foundation Of the, dis
ease, and giving the patienS strength 3y
nature in doing it's work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer Ono Hundred Dollars
for Any cnsc that IL falls 10 cure. SEND
forSist cf testimonials.
Address r. j. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, Ohio.
sold by all Druggists, I5c.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
In Bolton Case Spend Day
On Farm
And Enjoy Country Dinner At
Mckinley Home

The members of the jury in the case
of Ohio VS.. Lewis j. Bolton, in COM
pany with Court Bailiff Purcell, went
to Bangs at 8 o'clock Saturday morn
ing where the day was spent at the
farm of Mr.. J. L. Mckinley, mem.
ber Of the jury. The jurors were kept
together during the day and at the
noon hour all sat down to fine coun-
try dinner The jurors returned home
Saturday evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
NEARLY $1,000
Paid Out As Witness Fees In
Bolton Case
Which C]meS Out Of Licking
Co. Treasury

The sum of s9S4.5O was paid out for
witnesses fees four days this week in
the case of the State of Ohio VS.. Lew.
is ]. Bolton, charged with murder in
the first degree, the case having been
brought from Licking county to Knox
county on change of venue.
Four days during the week were
consumed in the examination of wit.
nesses and the above sum was paid
out as witness fees. Divided up dur
ing the week the following amounts
were paid out to witnesses as shown
by the books in he Office of County
Auditor Youn9s Tuesday S247.l0,
Wednesday 20 %, Thursday $337.1O,
Friday 1890. Making total of
$9S4.50. All of this sum comes out of
the treasury Of Licking county.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
KENYON
Shut Out By Reserve At
"'ss-' Baseball ~'.@-.

Gambler, o., April 22-Kenyon was
defeated by Western Reserve here
yesterday afternoon, Z to 0. Lack of
practice on the part of Kenyon and
the excellent pitching of Mcintosh of
Reserve were the causes of defeat. BY
a punching Of hits in the fifth inning
Reserve cinched the game. The game
was called at the end of the seventh
inning to allow the visitors to catch
train.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
A PAINFUL INJURY

Mrs. Daniel Monahan, residing on
East High street, sustained severe in
]uries while at her home on Friday
afternoon. She was walking in the
yard when she was suddenly seized
with dizzy spell and fell, striking
her head on the edge of cement step.
A long scalp wound was inflicted in
addition To severe sprains of the back
and right hip. DR.. James F. Lee was
called to render surgical attention.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
sARAcA.pHlLATHgA CONVENTION

Greensboro. N. c., April 22--Church
and Sunday school workers from
many parts of North Carolina have
gathered here for the State conven-
ton OF the Baraca Association and
Philathea Union, which will hold its
sessions in Greensboro during the
next three days. Today was given ov-
er to the reception of the visitors. To-
morrow the delegates will attend spe-
cial services at several of the local
churches.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
ENJOYABLE
Meeting / OF. Mothers And
Teachers Club OF
Fourth Ward

The Mothers and Teachers club OF
the Fourth Ward school held a very,
interesting meeting at the school
building on Friday evening when q
fine program was carried out consist
ing of musical numbers and an en-
tertaining address by the Rev. e. d.
Barnett, pastor of the Gay Street M.
E. church. The attendance at the
meeting was quite large.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
The Side Shows A Great Hit
Of The Evening
And The Wild West Feature
Pleased Everybody
The Circus Was Repeated
Saturday Evening

The circus given at the Y. M. G. A.
building on Friday evening was COM
plete success in every detail. Elab-
crate preparations were plainly in evil
dence in each exhibition and the side
shows were managed and exhibited
in professional manner. The affair
was a success not only as far as the
circus was concerned, but the attend
ance was remarkable. At seven o'clock
the side shows opened and the ticket
sellers began their chatter, remind
ing one Of genuine tent circus.
The doors were opened shortly be-
fore seven o'clock and rush of
waiting persons Immediately followed.
Tickets were sold by the dozens until
every side show was filled to capacity
and until every seat for the big show
was taken. Even then, dozens of peo-
pie were turned away because of the
small seating capacity but were rc-
auested to be present at the perform.
ance Saturday evening as the circus
will be repeated in order to accomno-
date every one.
Friday evenings event was the
source of great deal of pleasure to
the young people as well as the old.
Many children were present with their
parents and they thoroughly enjoyed
the side shows, which were of an un-
usually entertaining nature. OF course
some of these were pronounced
fakes" by many, but although they
were fakes" what could one expect?
The fact that they were ludicrous and
foolish made them more attractive
and laughable. The feature OF these
shows was "a Corner of the Orient"
This was an excellent representation
of various countries Of the far east
and was conducted with amazing skill
and ability.
At about eight O'Clock, the gymnas
ium, where the big show occurred.
was completely filed, many occupying
standing room. The show opened with
a grand march of all Of those who
we're to take part in the performances
Uniforms of grotesque and fantastic
shapes and colors were abundant,
there being many clowns, whose an
tics were extremely funny at all times.
The mixed band, composed Of native
of almost every country, followed the
clowns with their discordant music,
which was played on outlandish in
struments.
AT, the conclusion of the march, the
first act of the one ring circus was
begun and the big show was on. Var
ious drills and exercises, which dis
played splendid training, which goes
as a regular course of work at the
gymnasium, were executed, Feats OF
strength and skill by the acrobats and
laughable exhibitions of the clowns
we're all applauded Justify by the ap-
oreciative audience. The hours of Ell
tertainment ended only too soon and
the last act of the show was announc-
ed by the ringmaster. This act rep
resented hold-up of stage coach by
Indians and a rescue by Cow Boys
Although the act starts out In wha'
might be called tame manner, II
ends up in exactly the opposite. Ev
eryone seemed pleased at the conclu
sion of the show and large crowd IL
expected this evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25

Deeds Filed
w s. Sperry to Essie B. Baughman,
lot 35, Riverside add, Mt. Vernon,
$240.
Isabel X. Ames ct al to Robert Phil
lips, 3 acres in Vernondale, $1,000.
den Ames to Robert Phillips ct al
SO lots in Elmwood place, $1,000.
First National Bank of Buckeye City
to the Commercial G Savings Bank of
Buckeye City, part lot /, Buckeye City,
$3,S3347
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
UTICA MAN ARRESTED
(Nfansveld Shield

A man who gave the name of David
Turner and place OF residence as Uti-
ca was arrested at IL a. m. on North
Main street by Officer Beam on the
charge OF assault upon Charles Low
ther Wednesday night. Lowther was
stabbed in the left shoulder
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25

There are probably few men who
can't remember the date of the dis
covery of America, but where is one
who doesn't know the date of the op-
ening game?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
LEGAL NOTICE

John Taylor, residence UNKNOWN in
hereby notified that Lola Taylor has filed
of Knox county, Ohio, against him for di-
vorce and custody Of minor child. The
same VIII be heard on or after the 18th
day of May, 1911.
LEWIS 3. HOUCK.
April H. 1911 ~ -'--'
4-1s5;5-2,9,16,23S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

l, have bought the grocery and bak-
cry of r. w. Pitkin, No. IL e. Gambler
street, and will be pleased to receive
liberal patronage of the public.
JOHN K. SCHNEBLY.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
Administrator Appointed

Clinton M. Rice of Danville has
been appointed administrator of Al.
bert G. Black, giving bond in the sum
of $4,000, with Sol B. Rice and Mary
c. Rice as sureties. The appra;, II
are w. r. Body, Frank l.. Spearman
and j. T. Shultz.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
In Mt. Vernon Is Not Self
Supporting
As Has Been The Case In
Many Of The Cities
Much Therefore Depends
Upon Contributions

my close contact with the
Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton leads me to say that untold
good is being accomplished by
the Association and the work is
well managed"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been appointed and
qualified executor OF the estate Of
WILLIAM MERCER,
late Of Knox county, Ohio, deceased.
by the Probate Court Of said county.
April 8, 1911.
FRANK T. MERCER
Newark, Ohio
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-25

VIII be held at Fredericktown. o..
in Buckmaster &C. Lewis Livery. on
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-10

Wind the easement cuff. a pipe OF
good tobacco brings mo happiness
enough.
There IL not IN this world a
pleasure 30 sweet aa TO cit meath
the stars and cock up your feet
and smoke an havana whose flavor
iuat suits, and gaEe At the stars
through the toes Of your boots.
A BOSTON inventor has brought
out an ice harvesting machine
equipped with a motor 10 propel Il
over a frozen surface and 10 opor-
ate a circular ice saw.
IN AUSTRALIA wood % the
~atrlnFy bark" tree. a species Of
eucalyptus. has lasted for 80 years
"a railroad ties and for more than
90 years az wharf piling.
Brady don't sec ~ what use
bicycle wheels are on flyin' ma
chimes.
Sullivan faaioniahed)-- Is Il pos
nihia 20 dontf
Brady tERrmiyl-I don't /
never seen pictures ~ angels wear.
In roller skates. did YET
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-10
Preaching is Women's Work as Well as Mems,
Says Mrs. Parks, Seattle's Woman Minister

News Note: Mira. William Park,
wife o. the pastor, will occupy the
pulpit tonight az the Madison street
Methodist Episcopal church.
OF the hundreds OF Star readers
who noticed the above news item.
few perhaps realized that Mrs. Park
II the only woman preacher IN Sc
attic. and ono OF the very few IN
tho country.
True. her name does not appear
on tho books OF the church as being
a minister. owing TO tho fact that
the MethodiatA have made no pro.
vision for the ordainlng OF women.
nevertheless Mira. Park has graced
the pulpit az frequent intervals dur.
INK tho five years ahe and her huH.
band have resided in Seattle. and
she l. recognized by the church as
a minister In every respect save the
use Of the word Reverend.
Fer IS Years.
Twenty-Five years of active
church work
Yes" said Mrs. Park quietly.
THAT "a my story. No. Il doesn't
seem long. Time passes quickly
when one Is busy and In love with
ones work
The interviewer was given a peep
back over those ss years.
Away az the beginning appeared
a mite OF a girl singing at revival
meetings In a small New England
town And they we're the real. old.
fashioned kind. too-tha Kind that
swept the town with a religious
furore. causing the turning OF count.
less new leaves
The little girl grew up. conducted
meetings % her own. then she en-.
tered the eynngeliaslc field as a life
work. Il was there that she mot
Mr. Park. a young evangelist. Cupid
got busy and in due time a hurry
call WAS sent out for a minister.
During the years that followed
they ilnkcd their forces
Never Married Coupiea
Have sou ever married anyonef"
asked the reporter.
NO" replied Mrs. Park with a
laugh. Young couples have called
during the absence Of Mr. Park with
their mission plainly written on
their faces. but I have had 20 turn
them away. II wouldn't DO legal"
Then Mrs. Park told how she was
suddenly called upon 10 conduct her
first funeral service
An old man whom Mrs. Park had
visited often died RF-sr a lingering
liineaa. Mrs Park sat with the
audience AZ the funeral Noticing
a delay, she asked n daughter OF tho
man II they we're waiting for a
minister.
why exclaimed the girl. we
expected you 20 conduct the service.
I, was hia last request"
For a minute I was stunned.
said Mrs Park 4 didn't even have
a bible with mo Hut after Ne sang
a few hymns. my head cleared SUI
ticienfly 20 remember the church
service
More Women 10 Preach.
Mrs. Park thinks tho day ls com.
Ing when women will grace the pul.
pit.
why notf We are travelling the
same way. hand IN hand. Women
observe and think and reason. Why
shouldn't they deliver their
mesAageT~
Mrs. Park n an energetic Euffra.
gefte. and besides she takes an &C,
tive part In the Ladies' Aid society.
Epworth league. church choir. for.
eign mission. w. C. T. O.. aud many
others.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-10
OBSERVATIONS

SOMEBODY Why of holiday good
b. high tide Of bloody crimes
IT'S announced that attending King Georges
uon must wears ixfoot trains. let's
CARNEGIE has established Germany Andys
scheme OF adyertsng-is wide the world
UNCLE KlrcHeL pxLsY says by Geogei If steve Elkns
had what great and good he believe he'd have died
sooner"
PROSPECT of electIng proportional
the Of the state not particularly brilliant Are we living
day Of pgmiesg
THAT up by
lance men report on T. R.
EVEN Judge osscup has rendered decision m favor Of the
and against the street railways Of Chicago We're
when Grosscup Is caught In the swirl
million year While particularly SaHkerins for the job We can
the salary If nobody else wants IT.
NOW Australia is talking railroad merger Ali in tina, democratic
country But hold onts merger Of six state railroads into
PORTUGAL. unhappy unpaid murmuring and
for Lisbon And here's hoping the republic pulls through
CAPTAIN ARCHIBALD De e. Butt the ras official valet au
famie (which bon French received neither
dress shields his Christmas hose egrap dispatches the
contrary Notwithstanding
NATIONAL WOOL GROWERS ASSOCIATION declare. that II.
doesn't know why good clothes should cost 50 much fellow gets
big rakeon for somebody.
1T was bound to come the question Of who Owns tho Arp r
has been discussed by the American Economic Association
be awful they should that it's
MADAME mAETERLinck, poet and phlos
opher refuses to talk herself
the hour about her husband to whom she refers
woman - 800
Ku kLux KHAN Memphis wearing their
old costume Of white robes tall white
past Ku Kan is not ashamed OF What
o'd protect the homes OF the whites those troubous
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-10
THE RENAISSANCE OF poPPYcocK

speudldly decorated Il also spendidH
crowded bv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS civic
scnated amidst the sleek black OF the
flashed hghtnnEs
costly Emperor Napoleon bonapafes
-.
asemblase waited somewhat expeenty somewhat mpa
pleasure and prerogaNe TO make
hases Royalty always likes to have The herd Walk wh'
CHI he cud OF superiority biz
suddenly huge Tootl Teoi Ioot'
OF lint IT'S
he its best mien.
be they strangers the
foreign their sutos howdo n
HowdydoT
Etiquette suhme Order un
Courtne beyond precedent would nave
the soul ofe XVI 20 the limit
OF Spainf deFhl
head. no.. receiving New Years Day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-10
ENDS MISERY FROM INDIGESTION
OR A SICK, SOUR, Classy STOMACH

The question as 10 how long you
are going 10 continue a sufferer
from indigestion. dyspepsia or out.
oforder stomach is merely a mat.
ter ~ how soon you begin taking
some Diapepnin.
II your stomach IL lacking in
digestive power. why not help tho
stomach 20 DO its work. not with
drastic drugs. but a reinforcement
~ digestive agents. such as are
naturally AZ work IA the stomach
People with weak EtomachE
should take a little Diapcpsin oc-
casionaliy. and there win be no
more Indigestion. no feeling ike
lump OF lead In tho stomach. no
heartburn. sour risings. gas on
stomach or bclching or undlgested
food. headaches, dizziness or sick