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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
AzeIpha stockdaIe

Miss Azelpha Stockdale died at her
home in Fredericktown Thursday af-
ternoon at about three o'clock after
several days illness caused by an
attack of pneumonia. She was 6S
years of age at the time of her death
and Is survived by two brothers. The
funeral at the house Saturday morn.
ing at ten o'clock, Rev. H. M. Noble
officiating. Interment in Forest Gene
terry.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17

Philadelphia, Pa, Jaan. 14-Sur-
passing in brilliancy and magnitude
all previous exhibition of the kind In
this city, tie annual show of the Phil
adelphia Licensed Automobile Deal
ers' Association opened today in the
Third Regiment Armory. The show
will continue two weeks, the first
week being devoted exclusively to the
display of pleasure cars and the sec
ond week to commercial vehicles,
motorcycles and accessories.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17

TO Crime

Circleville. o.. Jan. 14.--Klrby Con.
rad, 30, confessed to setting Ere to
his store Mt Stoutsville, Dec. 20, be
fore an investigating committee com.
posed Of Deputy state Fire Marshals
Richards and Lee, at Stoutsville.
Conrad was taken to Lancaster for
safe keeping. as the fire destroyed
$1,000 worth OF property and feeling
against him is high. Conrad carried
$4,000 insurance on his general store.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
G. A. r. Banquet
At Martinsburu

The Martinsburg post of G. A. r.
held their annual banquet at Martins.
burg on Friday. This is a rally-day
for the post and large attendance
was present. The Sons Of the Veter-
ans and their wives were invited to
attend and in all los persons were
seated at the banquet table. A Sons of
Veterans camp will be organized at
Martinsburg in the near future and
names of number of prospective
members were taken.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
SOCIETY NOTES
Engagement

Engagement
Announced
Probably few people in the country
have such remarkable line Of ances.
try as has Professor Burton Clyde
Dewitt, whose engagement to Miss
Mayme Gardner of Birmingham, Ala,
is just announced. Professor Dewitt
is not given to boasting but there are
many who would be glad of having
the dictinction OF being a direct des-
cendant of the Revolutionary patriot
Dewitt, his great-great-grandfat
who came over from France TO help
the Colonists secure Independence
and brought with him his 13 stalwart
sons, all Of whom fought with dis
tinguished bravery in the revolution
airy war. The marriage Of Prof. De-
Witt and Miss Gardner, who is a
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
George F. Gardner, will take place
very quietly, January "a, in Birming.
ham. There will be no wedding
celebration because Of a recent death
in the family of the bride-to-be. Miss
Gardner, like her fiance, is a musi-
clan. She formerly attended Buchtel
College, in Akron, and has studied
voice and piano music in other cities.
Professor Dewitt is an Ohio State
| University man and has studied nj.
ano in Beveral conservatories. He
formerly was resident of Mt. Yer.
non. He and his bride will live in
Columbus.-Columbbus Journal.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
Three Men Attempt To
Rob POStOfIiCe
And Are Discovered By
Night WatChman Peat
Who Shoots One OF The
Robbers Through Breast
Newark Officer Also Battles
with The "Yeggs"
But Burglars Escape And
Reach Columbus

Utica, o., Jan. 13-Three yeggmen
attempted to rob the Utica postoffiee at
e O'clock this morning, but were dis
covered In the act Of trying to pry
open a window and some exciting
shooting followed In which Night
Watchman w. A. Peat shot at the
three yeggs five times and succeeded
In severely wounding one of the men,.
One ~obber shot once at the night
watchman, but the bullet went wild
and Mr.. Peat escaped unharmed.
The yeggmen did not gain an en-
trance in the postoffice.
1t was about o'clock this morning
as Night Watchman Peat was nearing
the postoffice on his rounds that he
heard the voices of men in the vi
cinity of the front door of the post
Office. There Is stairway leading
upstairs next to the postoffice and the
night watchman stepped in here to
await developments. Shortly after
wards he heard voice at the rear
of the postoffice as If someone was
trying to pry open window. 1t ap-
pears that two of the yeggmen went
to the rear of the postoffice in an at
tempt to force an entrance while the
third robber remained at the front
door to warn the other robbers of any
approaching danger.
After remaining in the hallway but
few moments Night Watchman Peat
decided to 60 to the rear of the build
ing to investigate and as he stepped
out of the hallway he almost ran
into the arms of the robber ON guard
at the front door of the postofice. The
yeggman was prepared for any attack
and must have had his revolver in
hand for in an instant he fired at
Night Watchman Peat but the shot
went wild and the bullet imbedded
itself in the steps in the hallway
The yeggman then leveled his re-
volver on the nightwatchman and or.
dered him to throw up his hands
but Peat was game and instead oi
complying with the command he drew
his revolver from his pocket and fired
at the robber. 1t Is believed that the
bullet took effect in the mans breast
for he reeled and fell to the pave
ment, the blood from the wound GOV
ering the ground in large pool.
The shooting brought the other rob
bers from the rear of the building
to the front. but as they appeared OF
the scene Peat opened up fire OF
them and shot at them FIVE times
none of the bullets taking effect. By
this time the "yegg" who had beer
shot regained his feet and with tn,
others started to run down MAR
street with Peat in pursuit trying t
reload his revolver. Being unable t,
reload the gun the nightwatchmaI
gave up the chase.
The three men ran to the Ball parl
at the south end of the village wher,
they had two rigs in waiting. Getting
into these they started to drive south
In the meantime the shooting hat
aroused many of the residents of thi
village and call was sent to Mt. vel
non. Newark and surrounding town
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
DEAN LAW
IN court

Canton, o., Jan. 1.-THE Dean
character law will be given its first
test in the courts here as the result
Of indictments returned by the Stark
county grand jury against Edwin H..
Forester, proprietor of the Grand ho-
tel, and Benton J. Bloomfield, saloon
keeper, on the charge of making
false answers to questions in apply
Ing for licenses.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
Julius Weaver

Julius Weaver died at his home In
Sparta Thursday evening at six
o'clock after several weeks Illness
caused by Bright's disease. He was
about rs years of age at the time OF
his death and is survived by his wife.
The funeral at the late home Satur.
day morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. G
L! Lewis officiating. Interment in
Bloomfield cemetery
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17

Mrs. George Willis returned to her
home in Millersburg Saturday morn
ing after a short visit with relatives
In Mt. Vernon.
Mrs. s. M. Dexter was taken to her
home on West Gambler street Sat
urday morning after undergoing an
operation at the Mt. Vernon Medical
and Surgical Sanatarium.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
Entertained

Entertained
For Miss Rooms
Mrs. Harry w. Koons delightfully."-
entertained at her home on East
Chestnut street Thursday afternoon in
honor of Miss Kathleen Koons, who
will be united in marriage with Mr..
G. N. Williams. 1t was kitchen
shower, Miss Koons being presented
with large clothes basket full OF var.
ious kinds of kitchen utensils. About
25 guests were present during the
afternoon which was pleasantly spent
in sewing and in games, Miss Caroline
Jennings winning first prize in the
games. At the conclusion of the
games, delicious luncheon was ser.
we'd. Miss Letha Burris of Danville
was among the guests present dur.
ing the afternoon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
WORKMAN
KILLED

Columbus, o., Jan. 14.--One man, a
Roumanian, was killed and dozen
narrowly escaped death wien a con.
crete platform under which they
were working broke and fell at the
Buckeye Steel Casting company. The
dead man had TO relatives in this
country.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
Entertained

Entertained
At Buckeye City
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Logsdon enter.
tanned the following persons at din.
ner at their home in Buckeye City
Thursday afternoon: Mr.. and Mrs,
William A. White of Howard, DR.. and
Mrs. E. l.. Porter Of Buckeye City
Mrs. Anna Sapp and daughter, Cath
crime, Of Danville and DIR. and Mrs. j.
c. Winterringer of Buckeye City.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
Entertained
At ChesterviIie

At ChestervilIe
Mrs. Hannah Mayne entertained the
Missionary Society of the Chesterville
Presbyterian church at her home in
Chesterville on Friday afternoon. An
interesting program was rendered aft.
er which delicious refreshments were
served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17

Miss Cora Bennett, nurse at the
Mt Vernon Hospital, has returned to
resume her duties after an extended
visit with her parents in Toronto,
Canada.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
STREAM & RIMER
Luther A. Stream VIM. r. RImes
DEAL EerArE AMI nANc

Luther A. Stream VIM. r. Rimes
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS
Farms and city property bought, sole
and exchanged. Properties rented and
rents collected. Fire insurance a spe
cialty. Representing IA old reliable
stock companies. Accident insurance.
live stock insurance. Plate glass In
surance, automobile insurance. in fact
we can insure any property you may
have. Surety bonds of all kinds. Call
and see US. Room Sipe bldg. South
Main st. Cit. phone No. 447 Blacks.
Bell 253 r.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17

ADVICE
TO WOMEN
PAGE sEvrw

Women suffering from any form Of
Illness are invited to promptly COM
municate with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass. all lettersare received, opened,
read and answered by women. A wo-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
rwelue Feet Of Snow.

Reno, New, Jan. 1.-THE present
snowstorm is the heaviest in the
memory in this district. A depth o.
IL feet is reported at Truckee and
,lx feet at Immigrant Gap, Cal.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
Fishino Fleet of Venice

The fishing fleet of Venice Includes
about l.G00 vessels. which visit differ.
ent portions of the Adriatic, according
to the seasons.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17

LfON Z PIFUutnN z NEVER mas Sne puD-
lished testimonial or used letter
without the written consent of the
writer, and never has the Company
allowed these confidential letters to
get out of their possession, as the
hundreds of thousands of them in
their files win attest.
Out of the vast volume of experience
which Mrs. Pinkham has to draw
from, it is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge needed
in your case. She asks nothing in re-
turn except your good will, and her
advice has helped thousands. Surely
any woman, rich or poor, should be
glad to take advantage of this gener-
Gus offer of assistance. Address Mrs.
Pinkham, care Of Lydia L. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia Il. Pinkham's SO-page
Text Book. It Is not book for
general distribution, as it is too
expensive. 1t 10 free and only
obtainable by mail. Write for
it today.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17

Deeds Filed
Henry Harding to r. G. Ulry, par
eel in Gambler. $3.50.
Wellington v. Wright to Lola
Wright, acres in Milford, 81.
wellington v. Wright to Charles l.
Wright, 43.36 acres in Milford, 81.
Flora Farquhar to William Swank
1 acre in Berlin, SIS.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
Entertained
Junior Baraca Class

Junior Baraca Class
Mr.. Harold McIntire entertained
the Junior Baraca class of the First
Baptist church at his home on North
Mckenzie street Friday evening. A
pleasant time was had by all and re-
freshments were served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
COURT HOUSE NOTES

The Farmers and Merchants Ma
tional Bank of Mt. Vernon has com
menced suit in the court of com
mon pleas of Knox county against
Eva M. Sharp, Administrative of War
ner T. Sharp, asking for judgment
in the sum of $1,000, with interest
from June 80. 1909. The suit is based
on promissory note. Owen G Carr
represent the plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17
Professional CARDS
AttOrneyS-at-law.
L. B. HOUCK
AT LAW

ATTORNEY AT LAW
Office Rogers building, No. Ill 8. MaiN
street, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Rooms
and 3. second floor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17

FRANK O. LEVERING
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Ali business of legal nature given
prompt attention and especially to
practice in the Prob.-te Court. Once,
No. 9 East High street, Mt. Vernon, o.
New Phone, Office 1914; Residence, 354
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-17

man can freely talle
OF her private ill
ness to q woman; /;
thus has been es-
tablished this con-
ftlence be tween
Mrs. Pinkham and
the wo men of
America which has
never been broken.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
A SIMPLE DEDUCTION.

"You have no children" said Sher-
lock Holmes, Jr., as be approached the
welldressed man who had Just stepped
out OF one OF the fashionable clubs;
''or. n you have children. they are few
I'm number"
Right you are. have only one
child"
She is a girl"
Correct again. old man. But how
the deuce do you happen TO know 80
much about my family? You're a
stranger TO me-"
ut is very simple" replied the great
amateur detective. II recently over
head another say that you belonged
to nearly all the best clubs in this
city. knew that II you had a son or
two you could not buy shoes for them
and pay club dues"
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04

James M. Beck, the famous corpora
ton lawyer of New York, is a native
OF Philadelphia, and to Philadelphia
he often returns TO see his old
friends.
Mr.. Beck, at recent banquet in
Philadelphia. defended corporations
with an epigram.
THE trust buster and the Socialist
may do what they please" he said,
'but mankind will still be divided into
two great classes--those who walk to
get an appetite for their dinner. and
those who walk to get a dinner for
their appetite"
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
ECZEMA GONE, BolLS CURED

my son was about three weeks old
when / noticed q breaking-out on his
cheeks, from which watery sub
stance oozed. A short time after, his
arms, shoulders and breast broke out
also. and in few days became a solid
scab. / became alarmed, and called
our family physician, who at once pro-
nounced the disease eczema. The lit
tie fellow was under his treatment
for about three months. BY the end
of that time, he seemed no better. I
became discouraged, and as / had
read the advertisements of Cuticura
Remedies and testimonials of q great
many people who had used them with
wonderful success. dropped the doc
tors treatment, and commenced the
use OF Cutlcura Soap and Ointment,
and In a few days noticed a marked
change. The eruption on his cheeks
was almost healed, and his shoulders,
arms and breast we're decidedly bet
ter. When he was about seven
months old all trace of the eczema
was gone
During his teething period, his
head and face were broken out in
boils which cured with Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. Surely he must
have been a great sufferer. During the
time OF teethlng and from the time /
dropped the doctors treatment. used
the Cuticura Soap and Cutlcura oint-
ment, nothing else. and when two
years old he was the picture OF health.
His complexion was soft and beauti-
fui, and his head n mass of silky curls.
] had been afraid that he would never
be well. and feel that ! owe a great
deal TO the Cuticura Remedies"
(Signed) Mrs. Mary w. Ramsey. 224
T.. Jackson ST.. Colorado Springs,
Colo, Sept. "a, 1910.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
Not sumolent.

Here's an account OF another hunt.
er lost In the woods" said Wise.
Every hunter should carry a pocket
compass"
Why" asked Dumley. how would
that help him?"
Help him TO get out, OF course. The
needle Of the compass always points
to the north"
"Ah! but suppose he wants to go to
the east, west or south ?"-Catholie
Standard and Times.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
Police obtuseness.

why did you let that thief get
away with the automobile right under
your eyes?" demanded the chief
HE acted as II he were the owner. I"
explained the patrolman. HE took It
unconcernedly and had as pleasant a
face as II there were no doubt Of his
ownership"
"A pleasant facsl" reared the chief.
Don't you know, yet what a worried
look the automobile owner wearsl"
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
STONE IN BLADDER REMOVED
WITHOUT SURGICAL OPERATION

In the Spring Of 1905, / was confined "a
my bed with kidney trouble and thought
that ! would never recover / took lot
Of medicine but did not realize any benefit
from anything. / finally saw a DR.. Kilmer'A
Swamp-Root advertisement and sent for q
sample bottle and thought the sample
helped me, 20 bought more Of the medi,
cine from my Druggist, and after using a
feHsbottlea discharged a very large stone
from my bladder. After passing this stone
my health was very much improved and
have been able 10 continue with my bust
ness without any serious sickness.
j. L. KNOWLES.
Headland, Ala.
Personally appeared before me this sth
day Of September, 1909, j. LOTUS
Knowles who subscribed the above state.
ment and made oath that the same 10
true in substance and in fact
j. w. WHIDDON,
Notary Public.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
MARY AND PANKX.

Mary had n little poodle.
It's fleece was white as snow,
And Mary took Il with her
Most everywhere she'd go.
She carried n 10 town one day
Alas poor Panky Pool
Somebody stole that dog away,
She never did know who.
But Mary's father chuckled,
When he had heard the news,
And he found Il very difficult
Just then. 20 have the blues"
Because. you see. he'd paid q man
To kidnap Panky Poo.
She surely had been double-crossed,
But Mary never knew.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04

Visitor-Poor man. suppose you
are down and out?
jail Extraordinarily. mum: I am
down all right. but won't be out for
80 days.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
Way TO Find Him.

my wife and are going to spend
a few months with her people at
Strong's Corners" said the meek lit
tie man, land want you to mail your
paper to me-"
Yes" said the clerk. what's your
name?"
"Well-er-to make sure, I guess
you'd better address It: Mary
strong's Husband, strong's Corners
Catholic Standard and Times.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04

Yeast--What has become OF that
middle of the road party We used 70
hear about7
Crimsonbeak-oh. there were 80
many machines" In the lliddle of
the road that they were put out OF
business. rlppose.--YonkSrs States.
man.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04

WILTSHIRE those Kentucky horses
you bought scared OF autos2
Glliis-NO. indeed. They never no
tice a train either, but ! can't get
them used a sprinkling cart to save
my lifel-Puck.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
Letter %
~. Kllmer 4 C.
Binghantsa, y. Y.
Prove What Swamp.RoOt WiII Do +.

Prove What Swamp-RoOt VIII Do For You
Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. IL will
convince anyone. You will also receive
booklet Of valuable information, telling
al about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty.
cents and one-dollar.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
A Soldier Of Fortuna.

"How Interestingly You say you are
an old soldier"
Eyes, lady. I've been soldering all
mo life and l expect to soldier the
rest OF t."-Judge.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
Occupied.

You never heard a fellow whine
Or life belitlle,
Who has a haAdy wedge OF pine
TO white.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
HastY EXIT

Oh. friend. when you bait ~"
And then you feel In doubt.
The wisest plan IL just turn round
And calmly butt right out
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
Wisdom OF Billy.

Soon will the ancient. odorous goat
Hike for the cellar. dark. remote;
There he'll defy the wintry storm
And eat the coal TO keep him warm.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04

The Theorist-Even though you
seem successful for a time. you will
find some day that you have not q
friend left In the world.
The Politician-That's all right. it's
a part OF my business TO see that my
friends don't get left.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-31

THERE YOU ARE! ARE YOU ALL RIGHT?"
than he had ever shown her before.
"They may attack me there"
"All the better; I'll be on hand to
help. But they're less likely to boil in
on you through a locked door"
But your daughter? 1t will alarm
her.
"SheIl be in the other house. and.
besides. she'd feel easier If you are in
my place. She's all wrought up by
the attack on you"
Ross turned to his prisoners. Fol
low Mrs. Wetherford and-eyes 'front.'"
"You needn't worry about me-" said
Joe. 81 won't run
replied Ross.
Edwards seemed to have lost in both
courage and physical stature. He
slouched along with shuffling step. his
head bent and his face pale. Ross was
now profoundly sorry for him. so ut
terly craven and broken was his look.
As Ross brought his two prisoners
to the Wetherford House Lee was
waiting on the porch of the hotel.
tense with excitement. straining her
ears and eyes to see what was taking
place.
The night had started with a small
sickle Of moon, but this had dropped
below the range, leaving the street
dark save where the lights from the
windows Of the all night eating houses
and saloons lay out upon the walk.
and while she stood peering out the
sound of rancOrous bowling and shrill
whooping came to her ears with such
suggestion Of ferocity that she shiv-
cred.
A few Of the hotel guests had gone
to bed, but the women were up. ex-
cited and nervous. starting at every
fresh outburst Of whoOping, knowing
that their sons or husbands were out
in the street "to see the fun" and that
they might meet trouble.
At last Lee discerned her mother re-
turning from Halsey's, followed by
three men. Withdra wing from the lit
tie porch whereon she had been stand
ing, she re-entered the house to meet
her mother in the hall. "Where is Mfr
Cavanagh? she asked.
"Out in the dining room. You see.
Mike Halsey Is no kind of use. He
vamOosed and left Ross down there
alone with his two prisoners and the
lights likely to be turned out on him.
NJ offered the cafy n \ csla0cose.