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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
QUEER CHECKS
New York Press)

There Is a bank clerk In a Western
city who has for years INDUCED hob
by for collecting bank checks drawn
on queer articles. There hang about
this clerks desk a torn linen collar, a
piece of lath, cuff and various other
objects used for the purpose of draw.
ing money from the bank.
Each OF these has story. The
clerk began his collection with piece
OF lath. This was honored by the
bank for $3.50. II was made into a
check by the owner of a sawmill, who,
with his son. was at the plant with no
check book. The money was needed to
pay the hands. The sawmill man wrote
on the lath just what u check correct.
ly drawn would bear and sent his son
to the bank to get the money and ex.
plain. The dath check was honored
after some discussion among the bank
officers. The cum was drawn by an &C,
tor, who, while Intoxicated, had en-,
gagged In fisticuffs with a fellow Thes.
plan and had been arrested. He was
treated cavalierly In his cell As he
could obtain no paper, he brlbed a
buy to take the cum check to a bank
In due course the player received his
money and paid his fine. II one car,
ries a good account II Is probable that
his bank will honor his check even IL
drawn In a freaky way. but as gen,
eral thing they are loath to encourage
that sort Of procedure.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
A LESSON FROM OUR ANCESTORS

In the good old fashioned days OF
our grandmothers they depended up
on the roots and herbs of the field
to relieve disease.
Years have passed by but science
has never been able to improve upon
the medicinal effects OF these same
roots and herbs which are Natures
cure for disease
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, that successful remedy for
female ills, had its origin in this way
and today tons Of roots and herbs
are consumed annually In making it.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
Willina to halp.

Jules Janin. whose memory was re-
Gently honOred by the placing Of II
memorial tablet on his. house In
Paris. was famous for two things. his
great critical ability ana his abomina-
BILE handwriting.
One day II friend OF Janin's received
letter from him. With great pains
and patience he managed to gather
from the few words he could declpher
that II was about matter of import
ance. but what the matter was he
could not make out. There was moth
Ing to do hut to take n cab and drive
directly to Janln's house.
"Ah." said Janln. ut Is you! So you
have read my Lottery"
mot at all." replied his friend. ~
have Just received 1t. and have come
10 ask you to read II to me-"
"Oh." said Janin In h dazed. hope
less voice. Then with a sigh OF su-
preme resignation. Very well. I will
tryw
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
Undecided,

One day professor of mathematics
at certain university prepared to set
out on n short journey on horseback.
He was an absentminded person and
while saddllng the animal was think
Ing out some intricate problem, Some
students stood near ana watched hin,
abstractedly place the saddle on hind
side before.
''Oh, professor" exclaimed one of the
group. you are putting the wrong END
Of your snddle foremost"
Young man." replied the professor.
with some tnrtness. you are entirely
tov smart How do you know Il Il
wrong when ! have not vet told you
IN which direction ipssnd to gor'-
L!rlAncott's.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
New Emo aesmsnt Ring.

A new engagement ring will b. fan.
cied by the girl who likes unusual and
interesting trinkets. Instead of being
set with the conventional solitaire. this
ring has two sunkeD stones. one the
birthstone Of the groom ana the other
the brides special luck talisman. There
Is a hidden clasp under the setting.
and the ring may be broken apart be-
tween the two sunken jewels. On the
Inner faces Of gold which form the
halves Of the separated ring are In
scrlbed the names of the engaged pair
or any tender sentiment never intend
ed for alien eyes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
- The -
Scrap. Book
A Second Shock,

Lord Saye and Sele is the present
head Of one Of the very old families
In England. family. by the way.
noted for Its dignity and exclusive
ness.
The story goes that 1t was member
Of this family who once staggered her
relatives at dinner one evening.
Mother" she remarked casually. II
was married today"
Her mother. who would have regard
ed any display of emotion as IN ever
lasting disgrace. controlled herself by
n tremendous effort.
"Afy dear" she said coldly. you
might at least have waited till James
had left the ROOM"
James was the footman waiting at
table.
But it's james I've married." the
young lady explained.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
sinnls Direction

They were telling stories Of the late
Andrew Lang in one Of the, clubs the
other night
One man told story of dinner In
vitation given by Mr.. Lang. He was
staying In Marlowes road, Earl's court,
a street away ut the end Of that long
Cromwell road. which seems to 20 on
forever, The guest was not very sure
how to get tn Marlowes road. and Lang
very kindly explained
walk right along Cromwell road
he said, 'till you drop dead. and my
house Is just opposite"-LOndon An
swers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17

The new naval collier Proteus was
launched ut Newport News. Va. and
christcned by Miss Lucy Day Martin.
daughter OF Senator Thomas s. Mar.
Tin Of Virginia.
The German torpedo boat q III
Was rammed by the German battle
ship Zahringen. 10 miles southwest
OF Helisoisnd The torpedo boat
sank within is minutes, Six men
were lost
The department Of agriculture re-
ceived q report showing that $4,000
70 10000 acres OF cotton In Arkansas
have been damaged by the cotton
caterpillar.
The Panama canal Is TO be opened
u traffic In the fall Of 1918 This
statement was made officially at the
Havy department
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
Good
form
Rules For Autumn Guests.


The plaint of the hostess Is again
heard in the land. The house parties
of autumn are supposed to be joyous
affairs. but often the JOY of both host
ess and guest Is of the tempered va.
riety. The following list of "don'ts"
comes from the heart of suffering
hostess. A careful application of these
rules will. she says. insure second
invitations:
Don't wait couple of weeks before
accepting an invitation to visit friend.
1t is possible that she desires to make
plans for other guests. Write at once
day. train and length of stay.
Don't take large trunk for brief
visit. 1t is sometimes most inconven.
lent to handle. especially If no handy
man is employed.
Don't fail to make the train promised
or to 60 on the day appointed without
giving notice by telegram or telephone.
Don't keep IA meal waiting while you
make an elaborate toilet. if you arrive
about meal time.
Don't be ofiicious in trying to save
the maids work by doing the chamber
work for them.
Don't. however. leave your personal
Don't drop medicine OH the top of a
white enamel dressing table. Many
hostesses have had real heartaches aft
er a guests departure over spots and
stains.
Don't unpack your suit case on an i'm
maculate white bedspread.
Don't compel your hostess to wait
breakfast for you half an hour after
the usual time. while the cook Is wor-
rying over spoiled food.
Don't fail to give your hostess a
chance to get little afternoon rest.
A quiet withdrawal for an hour or two
will be beneficial to you both.
Don't follow your hostess into the
kitchen unless invited. Many a pleas
ant culinary surprise has been spoiled
in that way.
Don't. after presenting your hostess
with generous box Of candy, feel 1,
your duty to eat almost the whole con
tents of the box. Let her have chance
to enjoy some of it after you have de
parted.
Don't forget to have a pleasant morn
ing greeting for the servants. No one
loses by gracious courtesy to all with
whom he comes in contact.
Don't, il you have family Of chill
dren and they were omitted in the in
vitatiOn. think change might do then
good and take them with you: also dc
not take friend to whom you would
like to give an outing at some one else'i
expense mentally and financially.
Don't mOnopOlize the bathroom al
! rising time. Remember others are
| waiting for the morning tub.
Don't, II you smoke, scatter matches
cigar and cigarette ends about the
house or on the front lawn, and dom
let the cigarette burn hole in the tn
BILE top or cloth. Ask for receptacle
II none is handy. and use 1t.
Don't Overstay the time limit Of youl
visit or embarrass your hostess by com
pelling her to hint that other guests
are expected.
Don't. above all. fail to write a kind
Iy. courteous note OF appreciation Of
hospitality received after your return
| home
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
A. the Musicale,

"How did you like Miss Kazozzle's
aria at he musicale last night2" asked
Mrs, Oldcastle.
II didn't notice It," replied Mrs. Got.
talotte, hut thought them back ear
rings she had on looked kind Of
cheap Chicago Record Herald.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17

Specials

The Arnold Store Is Offering the
following specials in carpets:
Ingram, woolen mixture, 3, pat.
terms, 33c yd.
Ingram, all wool, 3 patterns 53c
yd.
Money saved on all purchases of
carpets st these prices. and q full
stock of rugs in all sizes at lowest
prices.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
visitico Gard stiou.tte.

In paying calls In strange cities.
write your temporary address In the
corner opposite that In which the en-.
graved address appears. When call
ing In a hotel It IL sensible to write
the name OF the person for whom It ID
Intended. 20 ~ to prevent confusion.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
The Roal Treasure.

The real treasure is that laid UP by man
or woman
Through charity and piety. temperance
and self control.
The treasure thus hid is secure and passes
not away.
Though he leave the fieeting riches Of this
world. this a man takes with him.
A treasure that no wrong Of others and
no thief can steal.
Let the wise maN do good deeds. The
treasure follows Of itself.
-Nidhikanda Sutta.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
Something WRONG.

Mrs.-Am l still "the star of your
iife," us I was when you used to write
love letters to mef Mr.-Of course.
dear. Mrs.-.t don't seem to be drAw.
Ing star salary. though.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
GENERAL OROsC0 CAPTuRED7
Report That Mexican Rebel Escapes d
Into Texas With t2 Mon.

III Paso. Tex, Sept id,-The Mex.
lean consul, Senor Llorente, con,
frmed the report from Preside that
General Orozco had escaped from
Otinaga into Texas with ~ men,
General Steever confirmed the cap,
ture OF the rebel generals father and
another Orozco." He admitted there
was possibility OF the another
OroxcO" being the insurrecto leader,
but said he did not think II probable,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
A Crazy Wit.

While wedding breakfast was be-
ing held in restaurant in seaport
town in France naval officer In uni
form entered the room and was invited
to preside over the feast. He made
himself very agreeable. sang songs and
delivered speeches. He was proposing
the brides health when t,ro policemen
rushed in and arrested HIS hs an es-
capped lunatic from neighboring asy.
lum. The prisoner took his arrest
calmly and smilingly. He bowed po.
litely to the officers and said:
II think you have made a mistake,
gentlemen. There'-pointing to the
bridegrOom-''is the man you want"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
Queer Custom.

An EnglIshman went to Pcris. where
he stayed for some time. When he
returned to his home friend asked
him how he had liked France.
"A beastly country" he replied. ''per-
Tectly beastly, They know nothing
there. They don't even know how to
talk. Why, they call bread 'painv"
But" his friend said. that Is the
French word for bread"
"Oh. | know that! But why should
they call II that? II really IL bread,
you know -EverybOdy's.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
The osIatsd Anpsl .

6he said that She would meet him
II In q taxi he'd wait,
And when she came TO greet him
She was quite two dollars late.
New York 6un.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17

Action from youth. advice from mid.
die age, prnysss from the aged.-Hs'
siod. -.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17
Two Dollars to the Good

An advance agent was ahead Of
small one night stand show. The the
ater, in a town of 1000. was called the
Jones Opera House. but the agent,
thinking 1t had no name. had his
"dates'' printed "Grand Opera House."
The dates" are the sheets that go on
the billboards and show what night
the performance will be given. When
the manager of the opera house saw
the dates he was provoked.
"You've got to git 'em changed to
Jones Opry House." he said. Jones.
that's my name. It's named after
me-"
He insisted. So the agent went to a
local newspaper Office to see what he
could have the dates struck of for.
He found 1t would cost S. That was
too much. He went back and told the
opera house manager. The latter
thought It over awhile.
"Waal." he finally said. "that Is q
lot to pay. I'll tell you what to do.
You gimme SO an I'll git painter to
change the name of the opry house to
the Grand The painter will do It for
dollar. an I'll have 81 for losin' the
honor of havlM' the house named for
me-
The agent handed over the money
indianapolis News.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-17

sANMGR WANT ADS Paw.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-06-21
KIMONAS AND DRESSES
Specials i'm Dress Goods for Summer

Fancy White Goods, regular Ise, special now at l2c
Figured Lawns, regular 2oc special at........ i3c
New Foulards, in Portland for 25c our price is lSc
large assortment of Calicos, special at only Sc
We have the same identical Babrggan Underwear
for Men at the regular price OF SOC per garment that
the Department Stores in Portland sell for the spe-
cial price of 6ec.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-06-21
Lecture to Bible Students

William A. Baker, the we'll
known lecturer for the Internation-
al Bible Students Association, will
speak at 7:45 Sunday night in the
M. w. A. hall, this city, on the
subject: "Where are the Dead -"
This promises to be an interesting
discussion of this topic from a strict
ly Bible viewpoint. Amid the
confusing sounds of clashing creeds
and human theories it is spiritually
refreshing to hear a clear and sim
pie message from Cod S word, an
swering the many perplexing ques-
tions suggested by such a theme.
Mr.. Baker is not only reported to
be a thorough student of the sacred
Scriptures, speaking with authori-
ty on Bible Interpretation, but, ad-
ditionally, presents his arguments
with exceptional power and ability
Do you know that 10000 people
die every "a hours, more than one
a second2 Where are they! How
must they spend eternityl Don
fail to hear this sermon. All seats
free, not even a collection lifted.
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Proposals for Street Work

Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the Recorder of the City OF 81.
Johns until July 2ud, I9I2, at 5 O'Clock
p. m, for the Improvement of Central
ave. from the nOTthwesterly line of St.
Johns ave. 10 the southeasterly line OF
Bruce street in the manner provided by
ordinance No. 4SO, subject 10 the proVis-
ions of the charter and ordinances of the
City of St. Johns, and the estimate of
the city engineer, ON file.
Engineers estimate is S6,S2S4S.
Bids must be strictly in accordance
with printed blanks, which will be furn-
ished on application at the office of the
Recorder Of the City of ST. Johns. And
said improvement must be completed ON
or before % days from date of the last
publication OF notice OF proposals of said
work
No proposals or bids will be considered
unless accompanied by certified check
payable TO the order of the Mayor of the
City OF ST. Johns, certified by a respon.
sible bank for an amount equal To ten
per cent OF the aggregate proposal.
The right 10 reject any and all bids is
hereby reserved.
BY order OF the City Council.
4, A, RICE,
Recorder,
Published in the ST. Johns Review ON
June "a, ~ and 2s, 1879.
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2O3 s. Jersey Street
RESOLUTION

II is resolved by the city OF ST, Johns
That Il deems Il eNpedient aud necessary
10 improve Hartman street from the
eastcTly line of Central avenue 10 the
westerly line of Myers street in the
city OF 81, Johns in the following man
neT, to wit;
By grading said portion of street 10
grade To be established according to pro
tile filed by the city engineer ia the of
fee of the city recorder June 10, 1912,
by laying SIX loot cement sidewalks and
twelve foot curb ON both sides of said
street, with necessary cetnent crosswalks
aud corrugated iron cutters.
said work To be done according To the
plans and specifications of the city en-
gineer ON file in the office of the city
recorder relative thereto, which said
plans and specifications and estimates
are satisfactory and are hereby ap-
proved
said plans and specifications and esti-
mates are satisfactory and are hereby
approved. said improvements 10 be
made in accordance with the charter and
ordinances of the city of 81. Johns, and
under the supervision and direction OF
the city engineer,
That the cost of said improvement TO
be assessed as provided by the city char
ter upon the property especially and par
ticularly benefited thereby, and which
is hereby declared to be all OF lots parts
of lots, blocks and parcels OF land be-
tween the termini OF such improvements
abuttiug upon, adjacent or pnoNimate TO
the said Hartman street from the
marginal lines of said street back to the
center of the block OF blocks or tracts
of land abutting thereon or proNimate
thereto.
That all the property included in said
improvement district aforesaid is hereby
declared TO be Local Improvement Dis
trict No. S7.
That the city engineers assessment of
the probable total cost of said improve
ment OF said street is S5,025,22,
That the cost of said improvement is 10
be assessed against the property in said
local assessment district as provided by
the city charter of the city OF 81. Johns,
except that each front foot shall bear its
pro-Tata OF said assessment instead of the
cost of improvement immediately in
front OF it, as provided by the city char
ter.
Adopted the eleventh day OF June,
1912.
4. A. RICE,
City Recorder.
Published in the st, Johns Review ON
June IA and 2l, 1919.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-06-21
ORDINANCE NO. 4S2
An Ordinance Providing the
Time and Manner of I'm
proving Olympia Street
from Myers Street to Char
lesion Street in the City
OF st. Johns, Oregon.
The elly Of 81 Jolns does ordaIn q.

The city OF ST. Johns does ordain as
follows:
The council OF the city OF ST. Johns,
having asccrtnincd the cost Of improving
Olympia street from the northeastcrly
side line of Myers To the castcrly
side line of Charleston street In the city
Of ST. Johns, ore. ,as shown by the rcsolu
tion Of the council of said city, dated on
2Sth day oi May, 1919, and recorded
In the office of the recorder of said city
aud notice thereof having been published
In the 81, Johns Review, a weekly news
paper of general circulation, on the
Sist day of May aud the 9Th day OF June,
igt2, as shown hy the affidavit Of the
foreman of said paper, which said nitdn
VII Is ON file In the office Of the city re-
cordcr. and legal posting Of notices of
such Improvement, as shown by the nili.
dayit of the city engineer on file la the
office of thc city recorder, and no re-
monstunccs having been fled, and
as provided hy the said resolution.
the engineeT's preliminary estimate of
said improvement Is st,qIA.l7. hut shall
he more accurately determined by said
engineer,
Now, therefore, Il h hereby ordered
that said street hc improved and the
time for the completion ol said i'm
proyemcnt is hereby fixed at sixty days
from the last publication of proposals OF
said work which said proposals must be
filed with the recorder oi said city ON or
before the 9Th day Of July, 1879,
at s O'Clock, +, m, of said day,
That said street shall be improved as
follows By grading same To the estab-
lished grade by cut and al and by side
walking same ON either side with four
foot cement sidewalks aud curhs
entire length, together with all neces-
sary cement cTosswalks and corrugated
iron cutters curb To have three-inCh drain
tile every fifty feet; hitch rings 10 be
placed Ia the curb as directed by the
city engineer.
The city recorder shall give notice hy
publication lor not less than three in,
sertions in the 81, Johns Review, the OF
hcial newspaper, inviting proposals for
making said improvement,
Said Improvement shall iu all respects
be done and completed ia conformity
with the provisions of Ordinance
Nos. TOO and Jo2, except as otherwise
provided IN this ordinance; an work 10
be done under the direction and super
vision OF the city engineer.
That the cost of said improvement
shall be assessed against the property in
the local improvement district as des
scTlhed IN said resolution aud designated
as and declared to be l.oCal Improve
ment District No. 81
Passed by the council June 18th,
1914.
Approved by the msor June 18th,
1919.
A. 4. MUCK,
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Mems Dress Shirts .;5:!;sss ;!ss ,:is:. aud 39C
~sssh SDeCal ar WV

We have about 4 dozen of these, trifle
but good values at 3ec
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-06-21
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

In order to insure a change Of ad-
'srtlsement the copy for such change
mould reach this once not later than
at 3 o'clock p. m. Please
emsmbsr thls and save the printer
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-06-21
How is Your Title?

Have your abstracts made, con-
tinued or examined at the Peninsu-
la Title, Abstract and Realty Co
Accurate work. Reasonable fees.
II. Henderson, manager, 2oS North
Jersey, Mcdonald building.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-06-21
For Sale

Lots 1913 and 4, corner Of Rich.
mond and Portland boulevard, for
SI2oo. Write w. II. Reid, Devil $
Lake, N. d. 266t
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-20
TWENTY BRIDES
ARE MADE WIDOWS
ONLY ONE HONEYMOON COUPLE ES-
CAPPED FROM ILL STARRED
STEAMSHIP.

NEW YORK. April ia.---In New York
tonight there are twenty young women
who in the pa ST few months have eeen
their happiness and their saddest day.
They are the bride widows OF the IT,
tanic. girls from whom The sea took
the heaviest toll in their power to give.
Only one of the twenty-one honey
moon couples on board the dead ship
Mr. and Mrs George Harder, Of Brook
lyn--are alive. The others have seen
the pure white of the wedding gown
changed into sable habiliment of
mourning.
In the first cabin there were three
widowed brades--Mrs. Daniel w Mar
win, Of No. 3IT Riverside Drive; Mrs.
Lucien Smith. daughter of Congress
man Hughes Of West Virginia and
Nra John Jacob Astor. r
Perhaps the most pathetic bride
widow was In the third cabin. She is
Mrs Abel Naser, pretty young syrian
or twenty one She said brokenly that
sire had been married only few weeks
axo. and with her husband and two
hrothers. had determined to seek for
tune In the Western land of promise.
In the panic after the crash in the
Storage the tearfnl young woman told
how her husband and the two brothers
had been swept over the side and
drowned before her eyes
George a. Harder and hts young
bride are at the home of his father,
b Brooklyn. They were dazed by their
experiences.