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HOME BUILDING AND LOAN COM.
PANY MT. VERNON, o.

Oldest Building and Loan Company
in this part of the State.
Established 1888.
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 subscrip.
tions to it's stock as small as one dol
lar per month.
Hundreds of it's stockholders have
experienced tire joy of accommodating
comfortable surplus, and of having
1t ready to meet emergencies.
You can subscribe for the stock of
this Company at any time.
Banner M. Allen, Secy.
81 Public Square
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Miss Mamie Critchfield of Brink
Haven spent Friday afternoon with
friends iD Howard.
Mr. Chas. Fry, who underwent an
operation at his home on East Front
street a few days ago, is rapidly i'm
proving.
Mr. Harry Mills of Bladensburg is
spending several days in Howard the
guest of his sister, Mrs. j. A. White.
Miss Hazel Wilson of Frederick
town spent Saturday with friends in
Mt. Vernon.
Mrs. J. NJ Klotz of Bellville ar
rived in Mt Vernon Saturday morning
to spend Sunday with her sisters, Mrs.
Winchester Faust and Mrs. E. C.
Fry.
FOR White Pekin duck
eggs. Call citizens phone 522 blue.
Edward Buttz, proprietor of the Ex-
change lotel, had the cataract taken
out of his right eye this morning by
DR.. Erwin.-Mansfield News.
FOR SALE-Complete driving out
fit, consisting of buggy, harness,
robes, blankets and the finest driving
mare in Knox county See. A. L..
Byrns. If
The Misses Bessie and Geraldine
Crumm, who have been visiting at the
home of Mr. Roy Hagaman, will go to
Killbuck Sunday to visit relatives be-
fore leaving for their home in the
East.
The home talent play, Farm
Folks" given at Howard on Friday
evening, was very well attended and
was rendered in very creditable
manner,
Miss Grace Donnelly, nurse at
the Mt Vernon Hospital, was called
to Brandon Friday evening to attend
Mrs. C. c. Baughman, who is seriously
i'll.
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pulled off tomorrow at the grounds.
of the Chicago Gun Club. The indi-
vidual competition will take place
simultaneously with the team shoot
The winners in either event will carry
off the championship of their respec-
tive States and each member of the
winning team will be awarded a sl.-
yer trophy. The individual shooter
with the best card of the day will also
receive silver cup.
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as Part Of the program, under the
skilled direction Of Miss Grace Keen
an, vocal director Of the school. Part
II OF the program consisted OF the fol.
lowing numbers:
Gondolier's Song, by Graben Hoff-
man-Glee Club.
Thoughts Have Wings, by Liza Leh-
mann; Loves Echo, by Earnest New
ton--Miss Marjorie Hills.
Waken Lords and Ladies Gay, by
Matthews-Glee Club.
Morning, by Huntington Woodman
Miss Edyth Tschumy.
Trio, Day is at Last Departing, by
Raff-- Misses Smith, Tschumy and
Hill.
Still VIE die Nacht, by Carl Bohn !;
Boat Song, by Harriet Ware-Miss
Gladys Hill.
Wanderers Evening Song, by Ru.
binstein--Glee Club.
Air from Samson and Delilah," by
| Saint-SaenS.
My Heart at They Sweet Voice
Miss Keenen.
In Springtime (Cycle)
/. The Awakening.
Q. Apple Blossoms.
3. The West Wind and the May.
A. Spring Heralds
Glee Club
| Accompanies Misses Rhoades
| and Holman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-09

Columbus. o., May 5.-After a
iong-drawn-out scrap between pro-
gressive and reactionary members of
the senate. in which the latter were
victorious, Senator Todd's motion to
consider the 200 amendments to the
utilities bill as whole was adopted
by vote Of 16 yeas to 18 nays. Tne
bill was then made special order
for next Tuesday at LAS p. m.
The Dean judicial gerrymander hill,
creating new district In the north
western part of the state, was passed
by the senate. Other bills passed
we're by Fulton of Licking, author
izing the city of Newark to use por-
ton of the canal bank for street pur-
poses, and by Bader of Hamilton, au-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-09

At the Thursday afternoon session
OF the 37th annual meeting of the
Woman's Foreign and Home Mission
airy Society of the Presbytery of
GAINESVILLE, in session at the Presby-
terian church, this city, Mrs. H. d.
Taylor of Fredericktown, chairman
of the nominating committee, made
her report and the following officers
were elected.
President Emeritus-Mrs. H. G. O.
Cary of GAINESVILLE.
President r. d. Pierson of
Pataskala. FtH
Recording Secretary-Miss Laura
C.. Smith of Adams Mills.
Secretary of Home Missions and
Freedmen-Mrs. Cora Kellenbarger
Of Newark -.
Foreign Secretary-Miss Elizabeth
Ayers Of GAINESVILLE.
Secretary of Literature and Tenn
perance-Mrs. Harriet Whiting of
Coshocton.
Young Peoples Secretary Jes-
sic Smythe of Homer.
Foreign Treasurer-Mrs. John II.
Newell of Granville.
Treasurer of Home Missions and
Freedmen-Mrs. r. H. Mills of Cos
hocton.
Vice Presidents from Auxiliaries-
Mrs. Warner Pond, Granville; Mrs,
M. Louisa Stevenson, Dresden; Mrs
E. C. Mulock, Mt. Vernon; Mrs. w
W. Roach, zanesville; Mrs. william
Gallagher, New Concord.
Vice President from Young Peoples
Societies-Miss Harriet Lawrence,
{. Utica; Miss Selma Bieberbach of New.
ark; Miss Nellie Stump, Dresden;
Miss Margaret Brown, GAINESVILLE;
Miss Hannah Mathews, GAINESVILLE.
On Thursday evening fine address
was given on the Ashville Schools by
Miss Cameron. Rev. w. A. Clemmer
pastor of the Presbyterian church,
presided at this session.
On Friday morning the memorial
service for Mrs. Ellen Hollister Ales
dorf was held, being conducted by
Mrs. M Louisa Stevenson of Dresden
Reports of the treasurers of Home
and Foreign missions were given, as
well as reports from the Young Peo
pies societies.
Miss Cameron also gave another
fine address.
Before the adjournment and closing
services the committee on resolutions
made a report.
The convention was one Of the most
successful and interesting ever held
in the Presbytery, there being over
100 delegates in attendance.
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WHEAT GOOD
in ohio

Columbus, o., May S.-While the
state board of agriculture has receiv.
ed many reports Of damage to the
wheat plants by cold, wet weather,
the May bulletin of the board says
that as whole the wheat prospects
are promising. The area was said to
be greater and the growing condition
much better. On April / the wheat
prospects were "a per cent, compared
with the Ohio average, while in the
succeeding 30 days 1t has gained 3
per cent. The fruit prospects are 81
per cent of normal. berries SO per
cent and clover SO per cent.
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PERJURY talk
IS PREVALENT
Turner Believes Witnesses DaI-
lied With Truth.
PROMISES TO INVESTIGATE

Indicted soIons and Legislative At
tache Plead mot Guilty'--Interests
Raise Funds to Delay Bribery Probe
and Men Behind Inquiry Raise Ad.
ditonaI Sum to Garry on Work.
Legislature VIII Be Asked to Do.
nate $500 to Cause.
Columbus, o., May 6.-That indict.
ments for perjury we're likely as
result of some evidence given before
the grand jury in connection with
the legislative bribery investigation
was indicated by Prosecuting Attor-
ney Turner.
1t was made clear that legislators
are not alone to be punished for con-
nection with bribes. inasmuch as lob
byists also would be. indicted If It is
found that sufficient testimony can be
secured to bring about convictions.
The intimation was given out that
the investigation of bribe offers
would not be confined to men who
handled money, but that those who
supplied 1t would not be immune.
There are said to be score of de-
tectives in the city. Many of the
well-known lobbyists, who have been
coming to Columbus for years, are
conspicuous by their absence at this
time. Some arc reported to have left
the state. A clew was taken up look
ing to the implication of a member
of the house who demanded $4,000
to aid in the passage of one bill
Detective Visits ironton.
A detective went to Ironton to 10.
cate $50 bill which member of the
assembly is said to have had changed
In railway ticket office. Such bill
was marked before it left the detec.
lives hands here a week ago. The
search, according to dispatch from
lronton, failed to reveal it. However,
the ticket agent was served with a
subpoena for appearance before the
grand jury.
knowledge of the raising of money
10 prevent the extension of the inves-
tigation to engulf many men in and
out of the legislature caused a coun-
ter movement. 1t was said the busi-
ness men back of the starting of the
| hunt for evidence of gross bribery
had decided TO come forward with
additional funds to broaden the work
of gathering evidence.
Attorney General Hogan and Pros.
ecutor Turner joined in request to
Governor Harmon to favor an appro-
priation by the legislature of $500
to aid the prosecution. 1t is probable
that bill will be put through the
senate and house Monday carrying
this amount.
The indicted legislators were ar.
raigned. and all pleaded not guilty
Judge Kinkead of the common pleas
court announced that trials would be
gin during the week of May 10. The
legislators through their COUNSEL, will
seek delag
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-09
UTILITIES BILL AMENDED
Will CONSIDER TUESDAY

thorizing the Cincinnati Southern
Railway company to issue bonds in
the sum OF s500,000 for improving
terminal facilities.
The house passed tho Calvey bill,
granting Ellen Hunt the right to
bring suit in the Cuyahoga county
courts for damages against the state
for Incarceration as an insane per-
son.
MIR. Jones OF Franklin introduced a
bill to give municipal councils right
to examine the books Of electric
lighting and gas companies. so as to
obtain information that can be used
in deciding what is reasonable rate
before entering into contract with
any such public service corporation.
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TRAIN
HITS AUTO

Fremont, o., May 8.-Mrs. A. II.
Miller. wife of Gibsonburg ice and
coal dealer, was killed, and Ray Zorn,
a boy who was driving the machine,
fatally injured when q sou; Inbound
Pennsylvania passenger train struck
the Zorn auto at street crossing in
Gibsonburg.
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sHORTlLOCALs

Mr. o. Ransom went to Milersburg
Friday morning on business.
Mr. John Mccoy left Friday morn
ing for Cleveland where he will attend
to some business matters.
Prosecuting Attorney l.. T. Cromley
went to Centerburg Friday morning
on business.
Mr.. G. p. Franks, of the State Sana-
torium, made business trip to Orr
vile Friday morning.
Mr.. Joseph A. Patterson left Fri
day morning for Canton, New York
on several days business visit.
Mr.. Paul Dry was able TO appear
on the street Friday morning after a
several weeks illness.
Miss Elizabeth Peterman of Brook
lyn, N. y, is the guest of Mrs. Emma
Armstrong, East High street.
Miss Bessie Walters went to Col
umbus Friday morning to spend the
day with friends.
Mrs. Kitty Riley of Centerburg
was the guest of Mrs. Amy Smith Of
Gambler over Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Buckmaster and
son, Paul, of Fredericktown spent
Thursday with friends in Sparta.
Mrs. George Englehardt is suffer
ing at her home in Howard with a
severe attack of gangrene.
The ladies of the M. f. Church of
Howard have purchased new piano
for the church
Mr.. ]. r. Kennedy returned to his
home in this city Friday morning af-
ter attending to some business mat
ters in Mansfield.
Mr.. Carl Mills returned to his home
in this city Friday morning after q
several days visit with friends in
Akron
A Cantata, THE Lady of Charlotte"
was given by the students of Harcourt
at Rosse Hall in Gambler Thursday
evening.
Mrs. w. L. Carey and daughter,
Josephine, of Columbus are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Taugher of
East Hamtramck street.
Mr.. o. M. Carmony of Brookville,
Ohio, spent Friday with Mrs. Car
mony, who is patient at the Mt. Yer
non Medical and Surgical Sanitarium.
Mrs. John Branigan and son, Paul,
of Marengo are the guests of Mr.. Will
lam Mccormick and family, West
| Chestnut street.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Jordan, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Derry and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Ulman, all of Howard, spent
| Thursday with friends in Mt Vernon.
Mrs. Alice Billman returned to her
home in Marietta Friday after sew
eral days visit with relatives in Mt.
Vernon.
The village of North Liberty and
vicinity is being visited by an epi-
demic of measles. There are large
number of cases in and near the viii
Il
lage.
Miss Rose g. Kellogg, nurse at the
Mt. Vernon Hospital, left Thursday
evening for Adam Center, N. Y,
where she will make an extended visit
with relatives.
Mr.. Carol Conard, who is attend
ing the Cleveland Homeopathic col
lege at Cleveland, is spending sever
al days with his parents, Dr. and Mrs
C. X. Conard.
Miss Stella Hibbs returned to heI
home in McMechem, West Va, Thurs
day evening after spending severa
days with her mother, who is pa
tient at the Mt. Vernon Medical ant
Surgical Sanitarium.
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GASKILL
COMES BACK

Columbus, o., May 6.--George w.
Gaskill of Guernsey county celebrat-
ed the twenty-third anniversary of
his release from the penitentiary by
returning to the institution to serve
a term of one year for larceny. Just
% years ago Gaslill was released
after serving term Of four years for
pocket-picking.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-09
Durable Hangers.

Loops for hanging garments are al
ways wearing out and breaking, par
ticularly with children's cloaks and
coats. To make a durable loop cut a
strip of kid from an old glove, roll
into 1t piece of coarse string and sew
the edges of kid neatly together. This
loop fastened securely to a garment
will stand any amount Of pulling with
out wearing or breaking.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-09
INTERSTATE SHOOT
ING TOURNEY

Chicago, H., May 6-Amateur
marksmen, numbering almost 100,
from Illinois and neighboring states,
and including some of the best in the
country, are gathered here to partici-
pate in the second annual interstate
five-man team and individual cham
pionship tournament, which is to be
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-09

throughout central and southern Ohio.
All kinds of fruit in northern and east
ern OHIO in good condition and no in.
Jury reported"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-09
CONCERT
Given By The HarCOurt Glee
Club In ROSSe Hall

The final concert of the Glee Club
OF Harcourt Place School, Gambler,
was given on Thursday evening, May
4th, in Rosse Hall, Gambler.
"The Lady of Shalott," Tennyson-
Bendall, was very effectively rendered
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-09
CIRCUS
To Be In MI. Vernon. Probably
May 26

Messrs. G. e. Robinson and s. H..
Hickman of the John Robinson cir
Gus were in this city Friday making
preparations for the billing Of Mt.
Vernon and Knox county. The John
Robinson show will be in Mt. Vernon,
probably, on May 26th.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-09

A son was born Thursday to Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Harrison of near
North Liberty.
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I. 1. i. \ !. 4. !. !. + ]. !. j. + j.
Il BIRTHS +

A daughter was born Thursday af-
ternoon to Mr.. and Mrs. q. Matti Of
Gambler.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-05-18
Protests Arrive z-.....
 At Washington
Alaska Towns Aroused
 At Vaccination Order

Washington, D. C., May IT, Scores of cablegrams from Alaska are pouring in here today, protest ing vigorously against the Seattle vaccination order, and both Gov ernor Clark and Delegate Wicker sham. supported by the coast del egation in congress, have visited the surgeon general to protest in person against the order.
 The surgeon general has prom ised to immediately investigate the matter, and it is expected the order will be revoked very shortly Juneau Dispatch.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-05-18

The State of California took 200 M shingles on her trip. north, 100 M each to the Alaska Treadwell Mining Co. and C. w. Young Co. of Juneau.
 Troubled with, dandruff? It may be light and fluffy and not appear dangerous at the present time but if neglected it will become matted that will mean loss of hair. Ny. als Hirsutone will prevent it.
 Mayor Mccormack recieved an answer to the telegram sent to Washington, D. C., in protest to .the vaccination order of the gov -ernmept. he answer stated that Wickersham and a whole delega- ton made a protest but was unable to do anything for Alaska.
 The first of series of sermons on Modern French History will be given at St. Phillips Church Sum- day evening, May 2I. The sub- ject will be Louis XIV, the Rich Wise Fool". This will be followed by two others, one on the French Revolution and one on Napolion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-05-18
Old Timer Drowned

William Alexander, well known to old timers in the Klawak section, was accidentally drowned last week, acording to letter received by ]. ". Woodford, the mining man. Alexander was going from a pile driver to shore in boat, when he accidentally upset, and was drowned. His body vas recovered in about thirty minutes but all ef- forts to restore life were futile. Juneau Dispatch. V.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-05-18
Fish Lines

The number of persons engaged in the Fisheries of Alaska in 1910 was 5,62o, an increase of 3,o35 over 1909,
 The total investment in the fish, cries is S2o, ,7II,422, an increase of sIo, ,82o,74o, as compared with 1909,
 The total quantity of products in 1910 was 2I4,536,433 pounds, val ued at sI3,25o,85o..
 Only forty marked salmon. have returned to the same streams in five years. The forty fish are 2 1-2 per cent of the 1,6oo marked.
 3,o1o, OPS pounds of cod was in Alaskan waters last year.
 The halibut catch amounted to 2I, .28o pounds and of herring, ALSO, 56o pounds.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-05-18
Judge Lyons Trip

Judge Lyons has announced through the clerk of the court, of the third Alaskan judicial division, the following dates for his western Alaska trip; Valdez term June Io, Unalaska term July r, Dillingham; term July 26, Nushagak term July 27, Unga term August 21, Kodia term August 28 and the return term at Valdez on September ?, This travelling court is probably the only one of its kind in the world. The first journey was made last year and attracted considerable attention.
 It is a great convenience to wit. nesses and commissioners who are thus relieved of the necessity of coming to Valdez. Juneau Dis patch. ..s. ,.,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-05-18

work hard and play hard stir up the sluggish circulation, have the spTfngy step and the alert movements associated with perfect health-know that the system is in perfect trim.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-05-18
Puts E New Life
Into You

Increase. your vital power be possessed of a clear, healthy skin, clear eyes and a clear hrain-feel the good, rich red blood coursing through your veins-be vigorous.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-01-12

We have Ribbons Laces, Embroideries of
every description Dimities, Lawns, Linens,
Ginghams, Towels and Towelings Silks, Wool
Dress Goods and Suitings, Underwear Shoes
Slippers and Oxfords In fact everything usu-
ally found in first class dry goods store.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-01-12
Muslin Underwear

One Of the best assortments of nice, new
goods you could wish for and Chappell had this
marked very reasonable to commence with.
Ladies and Misses cambria drawers now.....$ 20
85c gowns, trimmed with lace and embry.. so
$1 .25 gowns dandy values, now................ .85
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-01-12

$3.50 skirts and
corset covers COM
bined now. ...$1.65
We have a COM
plete line in this
lot. This muslin
underwear is all
high grade goods
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-01-12
COrSetS

Here is bargain. We have punched these
in three lots.
Corsets and girdles, SOC to $1 so values....$ 25
Corsets, values up to $500 and 81. $50, now. so
Corsets up to $400 values 100
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-01-12

that you will find the biggest kind of values in
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-01-12
Ladies' Skirts

A big assortment, made nicely and of good ma
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-06-16
ENGLISH COURSE
Bids for New School Building
Opened.

The bids for the erection of the new
school building were opened in the Fed
GRAFTON building Thursday afternoon by
the building committee of the school
district The bids for the construction
of the building were as follows: Spear
Bros. of Burlington, $33, ,927. Sc; T. W..
Rogers, Brandon, S35, 800; Mcdonald
Joslin Co., Boston, S33, S51; Fisk Carter
Construction Co., Worcester, $35, 1866;
Hamill Co., Troy, $29, $50; Cushman,
Burlington, S42, 26O.6l. Plumbing and
heating S Blodgett Co., Burlington,
$500; Mudgett & Co., Essex Jet.
$500; T. H. Wheelock, Burlington,
$53OO; A. Calhoun & Son, S5lOl. 50.
Wiring Sherwin Electric Co., Burling-
ton, $500; F. C. Warren, Middlebury,
1897; Rodliff Co., Burlington, $500.
The contract for the building was
awarded to the VIM. S. Hamill Co., OF
Troy and the contract for the plumbing
and heating to A. Calhoun & Son.