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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18
STRENUOUS
Time Had Two Dayton Men
With Mt. Vernon Girls
The City Boys We're Easy
Victims For The JOkerS

A great deal OF mirth was created on
Sunday evening by a number of young
men of Mt. Vernon at the expense of
two young men hailing from Dayton,
Ohio. The young men, who acted as
"fall-guys" have been in the city for
several days engaged in some business
enterprise and expressed their desire
to meet some of the young ladies' of
the city and get acquainted. Accord
ing to the report, local young man, a
friend of the men from Dayton, volun-
teered to introduce them to some lad
les and this proposition met with high
approval of the former. A telephone
booth was sought and number asked
for. In some manner the wrong num-
Der was obtained, but not to the know
ledge of the nan who was acting for
the two strangers. Having young
lady in mind, the Good Samaritan"
asked If she was at home and after re-
ceiying an affirmative answer, pro-
ceeded to make date for the evening
The supposed young lady asserted that
she had friend visiting her and that
both young men could call during the
evening. This was exactly to the lik-
ing of the Dayton men and they pro-
ceeded to call cab at cost of fifty
cents each. On arriving at the young
lady's home they found that the young
ladies', with whom they had a date,
were mere children and that the mis-
take in the telephone number had
placed them in an awkward position.
or course they had to spend about one
half hour with the old folks and
Square things" as much as possible.
The disappointed and much cha
grined young gentlemen Immediately
sought their friend who had got them
into their trouble and approached
MIN for an explanation. After time
they were consoled with statement
that something better could be fixed
up but it must be with secrecy.
Strange to say, the two Immediately
fell for it and were told them that he
would make a date with two married
women Tor them. A fake telephone
communication was arranged and on
being told that it was all fixed up,
they set out. In the meantime, an
officer had been posted on the facts
and had agreed to contribute his part
OF the fun. The young men had been
told that the women would furnish
them with some liquid refreshments,
fact that inspired them to make
great attempts to see the ladies in
question. They mounted certain
fight of steps on South Main street
only to be confronted by an officer in
full Uniform. OF course they could
not very we'll offer an explanation for
their presence in the hallway at the
top of the stairs and were in an ex-
ceedingly awkward position for the
second time in one evening. On being
told that they would be taken to Jail
If they could not explain their actions,
they dug up some very flimsy excuse,
which would not have been worth a
cent had not the officer been wise to
the game, and were told to vanish as
quickly as possible.
This time they sought their accom-
modating friend with nothing but
fight on their minds but he could not
be founi and they had to be content
with vowing vengance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18
Camping Party
At Roaers' Lake

A camping party from Mt. Vernon
went to Rogers Lake on Saturday af.
ternoon and will spend weeks outing
The camp will be made up of the fol.
lowing persons: Miss Gertrude Gage
of Delaware, Miss Katherine Vance Of
Newark, Miss Mary Brumbach of
Fredericktown, Miss Nola Barnard and
Miss Marguerite Allen OF Mt Vernon
and Miss Mary Hull of Washington,
c. II. and Messrs Fred and Charles
Huntsberger, Robertl and Darwin
Dowds, Charles White and Barton
Blair. The party will be chaparoned
by Mr.. and Mrs. Schurr of Chester.
vile.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18
That Of Aiding A Prisoner
To Escape
Vim Maxwell And Nancy Met
calf In More Trouble
Woman Pleaded Guilty-..NOt
Yet Sentenced

Through the vigilance of Deputy
Sheriff John WooIison jail delivery
was frustrated at the Knox county
jail Saturday night and as result
Nancy MetcaIf was arrested on a
charge OF aiding prisoner to escape
and was locked up in the county jail.
On Monday morning the woman en-
tered a plea of guilty before Mayor
Mitchell, but was sent back to jail
to await sentence by the mayor.
On Saturday afternoon Deputy
Sheriff Woolison heard the Met
calf woman talking to William Max
well through the bars and the con-
versation led the deputy to believe
that there was something wrong. Max,
well asked the woman why she did
not hard him the bundle Friday after
noon and she informed him that she
had not been paid and could not Sc
cure the goods until Saturday even
ing.
With this clew, the deputy sheriff
kept a vigilant eye about the county
Jail.
Sheriff and Mrs. Parker left Satur-
day morning for an automobile trip
and Mrs. James Butler was left in
charge as matron at the jail About
three o'clock Saturday afternoon Mrs.
Metcalf appeared at the jail and told
Mrs. Butler that she was Maxwell's
wife and wanted to hand her husband
a bundle. Mrs. Butler, believing the
woman allowed her to come into the
: corridor of The Jail where she handed
a package through the bars to Max
well which resembied clothing OF some
kind. However, concealed in the bun
ole was a new three-quarter inch bit
which had evidently been recently pur-
chased.
Towa'd DIS evening, Mrs. Butler In
formed Deputy Sheriff Woolison of the
affair and at 1880 o'clock, the deputy
sheriff entered the jail and demanded
of Maxwell that he give up his tools.
AT first the prisoner said he had moth
ing, but seeing that the official was
insistant he went to cell where he
pulled from a mattress the bit.
A further investigation revealed
the facc that Maxwell had constructed
a brace from the leg of an old cot and
with this rude tool and with the as,
sistance of the bit which the Metcalf
woman had smuggled into him, he
succeeded in boring several holes in
the floor at the south end of the Jail.
Enough holes had been bored in the
floor to enable the man to remove a
section of the board large enough
FOR him to crawl through to the
ground Once on the ground it would
have been easy for the prisoner to
have pushed one of the stones out of
the foundation and made his escape.
At the point where Maxwell bored
into the floor there was loose stone
in the foundation directly underneath.
This fact was probably clipped or to
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18
rain
Spoiled The Ball Game At
The Park Sunday

The management of the Hiawatha
base ball team and large crowd of
fans were sadly disappointed Sunday
afternoon because of the fact that the
ball game was spoiled by heavy rain
which soaked the diamond and rend-
cred 1t in such condition that a game
was impossible.
The game yesterday would have
been Of unusual interest and an ex-
ceedingly large crowd would undoubt-
edly have been present as the G. M. A.
team of Newark was to have been
the locals antagonists and this team
has been winning steadily in all of
their games. The Hiawathas have suf-
fered several defeats at the hands of
the Newark team and grand effort
was to have been made to defeat them.
Over two hundred fans loitered on the
square until almost four o'clock hop
ing that the game would be played but
an examination of the diamond at the
park shattered all hopes as 1t was re-
ported to be sea of mud. The c. M.
A. team will De secured for a game at
some date about the middle of August.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUSES

The following Democratic caucuses
have been called to take action In
reference to nominations for township
and municipal Offices
Liberty Township-Jrownship House
Friday, August 4, at 4 o'clock p. m.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18
ron SALE

On Saturday. July 15. 1911, a.
o'clock D. M. will sell at public sne.S.
ton at the south door of tho coure,
House in M Vernon, Ohio, all uneais
lected accounts due to Arthur IS. Ausls.
ings
'ROBT. l.. CARR.
Assignee.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18
A)Sss'y J ss,sty
Entertained
With Lawn Party

Miss Marguerite Arnold OF North
Main street was the hostess OF very
pretty iawn party Saturday afternoon
in honor of her house guest, Miss
Brand Of Milwaukee. The afternoon
was pleasantly spent by the eighteen
guests in fashioning hats out OF tissue
paper and natural flowers, some yery
pretty effects being achieved
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18
Action For Money

'NSt'Sii " "OhSJ
The Lehigh Valley Shoe Company
has commenced an action for money
in the court of common pleas of Knox
county against Barbara M. Kerner, the
amount being claimed $41755, with
interest from July II, 1911. w. A.
Hosack for the plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18

You can usually guess within few
years of woman's age by noticing
how she takes it when you call her a
sylph.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18

A daughter was born Monday morn
ing to MIR. and Mrs. j. r. Bdman of
East Hamtramck street
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18
Ninth Partial

Ninth Partial
A ninth partial account has been
filed in probate by Burr White, guar
dian of Mary e. Swartz, as follows:
Received $2,492.22, paid out $219.61,
balance S2,20961.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18
I. + !. \ i. 4 + 1. + i. I, i. 4. i
+ BIRTHS \

A daughter was born Sunday morn
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Frost, who
reside on the Columbus road just
south of the city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18
Executor Appointed

Executor Appointed
John A. Lowery Of Butler has been
appointed executor to Orvilla Lowery.
No bond nor appraisement being re-
quired.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18
Deeds Filled

DEEDS FTed-
Katherine sapp to John sapp ct al,
14O acres in Union, ia interest),
$4,000.
John s. Durbin, adm, to w. G. Weir
ick ct al, lots 1850, Delmond add,
Mt. Vernon, SS35.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-18
Marriage LICENSE

Charles S. Mcfarland, planning mill
machine hand, Pleasant township and
Nora X Flecknoe, College township
Dr. David Francis.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-11
GREAT GAINS SHOWN
BY SALT LAKE COUNTY
Only Two Cities in the Coun-
try Ahead in Building
Percentage.

Every Thing considered Salt Lake made
the best showing OF any city in the
United States on building operations dur
ing the past month, as compared with
the same month of 1910, In November
1910. building permits In Salt Lake as-
sresated s2o9.900. In November Of this
year the permits aggregated $3.50, 400.
showing a percentage OF gain OF 2lT.
Only two other cities exceed This percent
age-Dallas, Tex, with 225, and Blrm
inghant, Ala: with 2,+. Both OF
these cities, however are eXperienc-
Ing a boom. while Salt Lake is simply
going ahead on strictly legitimate
building basis.
Under the head OF Building Opera
tions for November and Fast Eleven
Months" the American Contractor, CHI
caso, says,
Building statistics from forty -four
representative building ccpters through
ont The country reported TO and com =
piled by the American Contractor: Chi
"a go, show loss OF {-5 pcr cent for
The month of November, as compared
with November, 1910. whereas the past
eleven months show n loss of 3~5 per
cent a compared With tho same months
OF the past year The losses and gains
are about equally divided among the
cities listed. November gains Of over
20 per cent were made in: Baltimore,
30 per cent; Birmingham. 254: Dallas,
225; Grand Rapids, So Hartford, 7O:
Manhattan, l66; Portland. Or, 10 Salt
Lake City. 2l5: san Francisco. 63.''
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-11
BUSY SESSION OF
COUNCIL EXPECTED
Several Matters of Importance
on Schedule for This
Evening.

4 busy session OF the city council Is
expected tonight, although nothing OF
unusual importance Is scheduled to come
up. The council, however. Is cndeaFor-
ing TO dispose Of as many OF the old
matters. which have been pending Tor
some time, as rapidly as possible tna'
the now administration will not be bur
dened with them.
The city council will grant to the Gtan
for the Capitol grounds extension ol i2
street car system, upon the recomnien-
dalton OF the committee OF the "nolc,
The new line Will run up Main street 10
Second North street, thence east 70
Second North street TO west oapi.oi %
ton OIL West Capitol street tU tho cnu
Of tho Capitol grounds.
The. comnittee OF the whole agreed 10
recommend to the council that INC iran
chiso be granted a. n meeting 'ast "eeh-
Another matter which Is scheduled 10
the rcconside eraIion Of tho dismissal "'
w c. Morey from the city fire deparf +
ment Last week the city council re-
fused 10 sustain the recommendation ot
Chief w H. Glore that Morey be dis
missed but Councilman {. III. Iiee6
chairman OF the fire committee, gaze
notice Of "a motion for a reconsideration
of the matter tonight Morey WAS dis
missed by Assistant Chief W. l., fitz
gerald during Chief Chores absence IRON
tho city for not obcying orders.
The city council Will meet in the com
mittec of the whole on Wednesday nigh
| 10 further consider the Saitair franchise
J matter together with several other mat
| tcrs which arc now before the commit
tCc
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-11
MANY PAY TRIBUTE
TO PIONEER WOMAN

Impressive funeral services over tine
body OF Mrs. Anna *. Amussen, who died
last Friday, were held at tho family resi-
dcnce. iOS South Thirteenth East street
yesterday afternoon AT | O'Clock The
home was nlled with about 200 friends.
who expressed their sympathy and con-
dolence IN A profusion OF noral offerings
To the bereavcd. Bishop Edwin :. Sheets
presided during the ceremonies.
The speakers were Prof. Fred j. Pack
OF the state university. and George q.
Morris. who spoke of the active life OF
the dccedent and paid glowing tribute TO
her faith and service in the Mormon
church. of which she had been A member
for forty years more. A mixed quar-
tetie rendered several appropriate hymns.
and Frof, George t.. Skelton played the
'Traumcref' on the violin by special re-
quest
Mrs. Amusscn came across The plains
with the last band OF pionecra and OK
teams iii the carly SOS. and il Is said
that she was one Of the few women OF the
sturdy party who walked nearly the en- =
tire distance from tho Missouri river
tler husband, G. &. .Amusseu. died In
this city nine years ago at the close of
a successful business HE in Salt Lake.
lie VAS n well Unknown figure i'm the Salt
Lake commercial world in earlier days,
and later retired after prohtably conduct
Ing u jewelry store in the business center.
Mrs. Amusscn is survived by three
daughters one son and two grandchildren.
all in this city. 1pterment took place at
tho City cemetery. under tho supervision
OF tho 5. NJ, Taylor undertaking nrm.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-11
MME. MOUNTFORD GIVES
LECTURE ON PALESTINE

Continuing her series Of lectures in
this city. Nine Lydia Mountford talked
at the First Methodist Episcopal church
last evening on Palestine. The lecturer
subject. and held her listeners attention
and Interest throughout. The subject OF
the lecture covered a period from the
time Of tho Jewish king, Hcrod, 10 the
birth of Christ. She gave detailed as
count and a connected story, which was
repicte with interesting details relative
10 the customs of the Jewish people al
that time. She traced the gencalogy OF
the Virgin Mary, the mother OF Christ
and also of Joseph, his foster father, and
in doing so incidentally showed how the
history of the Christ may be found and
traced today In Palestine from the Gus
toms and traditions OF It's people. She
people had Of important Incidents lead
ing up 10 and including the event OF the
birth of the Christ.
An interesting feature Of the lecture
was apt references to different land
marks and special customs as they oc~
CURED in The discourse. She gave a dc,
scription and explanation OF the gar
men,s worn by Mary the embroidery
on which being historical symbols by
which the gepealogv OF her house could
be traced. The lecturer exhibited gar
ment such As Is supposed Ia have been
worn by the mother OF tho Christ when
a virgin In tho temple dedicated 10 the
the swaddIng clothes such IS is sup
posed to have been used OH the occasion
OF the birth of Christ.
Mmc. Monntford lectures again tonight
at The same church. her subject, AL
though relating To Palestine. being some
fully the customs and traditions OF the
pconlr
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-11
PROMOTED OFFICERS
Of CHURCH HEARD
President Charles w. PenroSe
and Apostle Talmage Oc-
cupy Tabernacle Pulpit.

Charles w. renrosc. the newly appoint
cd member Of the first presidency OF the
Mormon church. and his successor as
member Of the quorum of twelve
apostles. James Il. Talmsse. were speak
ers at the tabernacle services Yesterday
Both talked on Mormonism and the aues-
lions on which this church differs from
others.
1t was tho regular quarterly confer,
cnce of tho salt Lake stake OF Zion ana
Ncphi L. Morris. president OF this stake,
the singing by the choir Of Softly Beams
the Sacred Dawning, after which Elder
Joseph Il. Taylor led in PRAYER Wow Are
Thy Servants Blessed. @ Lord; "as then
sung by the choir. after which Apostle
Talmase took the stand.
The speaker told OF the Organization
of the church and OF tho significance OF
some OF The services. He then discussed
explained the origin of the Mormon
priesthood. Az they regard u. He pointed
out the different duties and the authori-
~ attached to each and the advantage
OF the orgsniza ton as II Is.
Baptism for the dead and other unique
customs OF the church we're explained,
and then the speaker spoke Of the har-
mony that exists anon" the different Of :
nccrs OF The church. III anyone abuses
their authority" lie said. -"ther5 -is trou
BILE. and anon 10 his priesthood Alter
dwollnE tor 4 rev minutes on tue lf-
sponslhiity that rests with. those who
claim membership in the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints. the SPEAK
or closed his address and President PEN
rose began.
President Penrose was troubled with
sore throat and he made bis address
brief, probably on this account, lie
dwell chiefly on tho authority of. the
church which he represents. saving that
the authority TO represent the Diety upon
this earth is not q mere dream or some >
thing that has en,lnated from tnc minds
OF men. hut som cthng actually sent down
from on high 10 men Of the earth. lie
discussed the modern idsa of revelations
and criticised those who administer in
the sacred names OF the Father. Son and
Holy Ghost without the authority eNer-
cscd by the Mormon church. THE Veil
between mankind and The Di"tN mas been
partially removed and by and by IT Will
be entirely removed said tho speaker.
The services were closed with the
anthem. God Is Our Refuge which was
sung by the choir and the bcnedicuon.
which was pronounced by Elder Isaac
Barton,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-11
DEWEY'S TRIAL WILL
Be RESUMED TODAY
Wife of the Defendant TO I'm
dergo Further Cross
Examination.

The fourth day OF the trial OF Elmer l..
Dewey, charged with the murder of Po-
lice Sergeant J. Henry Johnston, will be
gin at 10 o'clock this morning before
Judge Loofbourow. Mrs. Dewey, wife of
the defendant, who Was two and ono half
hours on the witness stand. Saturday.
will again face the ordeal OF cross exam
iuation. Her direct testimony was com =
pIcted and much OF the DISCRIMINATION
completed when court adjourned Satur-
day. II is expected that She will COM
plete her testimony before the noon ad"
journmcnt today.
The defense has a number OF other wit
nesses TO place on the stand and the trial
viii last several days longer. Experts
will testify and the hypothetical questions
10 be asked them Will take up much time.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-11

Dainty Betty Caldwell and a wcll-bal-
snced company opened last night At tho
Colonial 8 thrcc-day engagement In The
Flower OF the Ranch, a light musical
and carly evening kept many theater-
goers away and only a small crowd Wit
messed the performance: But the mem
the action of the play and there Was
not a dull moment during the evening.
The book. lyrics and music arc oy
Joseph T. Howard. who has contributed
10 a number OF well-knowu successes
and mauy OF the songs have The rhythm
and vcrvc OF the song successes OF THE
Time. the Place and llie Girl stub
born Cinderclla' and other Howard ef
forts. THE Flower Of the Ranch as
it's nalnc implies. has it's scene laid In
the western cattle country. in southern
California. Cowboys and cowgrls. tho
foundliug vino mas grown into lovely
womanhoud: the ranch owner the unscru
pulous sheriff, the desperate Mexican and
taua Bill. Cheyenne Charley and others
compose the cast. Contrast Is found in
tho presence of "a bcvy OF eastern school
teachers visiting on the ranch.
Long lost deeds 60 valuable land arc
discovered early in the play. only 10 he
stolen by a tool cf the sheriff. The ranch
owner loves the foundlins girl and their
loyc-Inaking features the play through
out. Cattle rustl1G, murder and fire.
auent display OF rcvolvers furnish what
the east no doubt found satisfactory as
local tplbTs nP lNTIIllIlHllbn Is HbpHNs E
the villain retiring discomfiteJ while the
lovers finally reach an understanding.
Miss Caldwell makes an entirely sat
isfactory heroine. acting, singing and
dancing her way into inEtant favor. Tom
Arnold. who possesses an excellent voice
fillod the role OF loycr quite ac"ertably.
James Baber looked and acted The part
OF the sheriff io perfection and his voice
was heard to advantage In tho selection.
"Tu tho Days cf Forty mine. an air
which tho auditors wcrc humminG when
they left the thcat"r. I'll" comedy Of the
niece was ably taken care Of by Jess
Harris whose stage presence is n good
laugh in Itself. Mr.. Harris took the part
OF tendcrfoot and did his work clcVerv.
Thp choruscs form ono nf the best fed-
tures Of the COMPANY. There arc many
excellent voices in the support. especial
~ among tho men and the ensemble
work was Tar above the average The
men appeared to especial advantage in
quartette work,
Song hits vere numerous during the
three acts. Just Saw You Care" a
catchy waltz song rendered q duet
between Miss Caldwell an1 Mr.. Arnold.
was wcl received. 'Mv Lolo Maid. sung
u" an accompaniment 80 an Indian dance.
was another feature. MANY cu"ores were
riven "Oceana Roll" rendered by per
.nissinn ~ The publishers OF this recent
hit. while Watching the Blue Smoke
Cu-l'' wss we'll rendered by = auar'etic.
THE Flower of the Ranch will be
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-11
ALL HALLOWS BOYS
GIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Before large and representative audi
cpce. The All UslIows Literary and De-
batting sovicty gave one Of The most
pleasing entertainments of the year Sun
day evening. An entirely novel aud diff
cult production In tho form OF an original
French plsyle, was admirably rendered
ny Prof. MadJcrns French class. These
young students deserve praise for their
progress in 2 foreign tongue. and much
credit Il reflected on their instructor,
who spared no pains In making the play
success. II deals with the life OF
Napoleon AT Paris Austcrltz and ST.
Helena, and shows now 'Vaulting ambl-
ton Ger leaps itself.
Tho part OF Jean 81. Clair. taken by
Leonard Ruford. and that of the general
by Charles Gillis, nre worthy Of note.
All did crcditably and deserved the ar-
plauSc they received
Following the plaNlct came the debate
on the Recall. and both sides argued
well. showing careful training and good
Stage drilling. In awarding the prize,
Attorney Frank q. Stephens paid = high
tribute io the Young mon and their In
stluctcr. and said: 1T l. such eNposi =
Hons ~ these that shoT the real worth
% an Institution, and give parents and
friends cause 10 feel proud Of their
charges"
Tho orchestra. under Prof. Pederscn,
rendered appropriate music