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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02
TO REGULATE HABITS
OF THEIR employees
Ohio Manufacturers Join Flight
Against Rum Demon.

Columbus, o., Jan. 2. = In letters
sent out from the headquarters oe
the Ohio Manufacturers association
the adoption Of the following rule 10
recommended:
"The use Of intoxicants by emr
ployes while on duty is prohibited
Their habitnal use, or the frequent
ing Of places where they are sold. is
sufficient cause for. dismissal"
One Of the chief reasons under
lying the movement is the enactment
Of the employers liability measure.
The manufacturers association fought
for this act, but they believe that
they themselves shall be aidei In the
movement to reduce accidents.
In part the letter says: 1T is Id
mitted by all that but a, small por.
ton OF accidents are due solely to
the neglect Of TIE Sppioyer,n In order
to further materially decrease the
number of accidents to employees. ID
fs necessary for the employer to pro-
tect his employees from injuries re-
sulting from the neglect, carelessness
and indifference of others.
THE state Is taking no steps b
provide that the employe must assist
in the prevention OF accidents"
After telling that German brewers
are today cutting down allowances Of
beer to employees, In order to de.
crease the number Of accidents, the
letter points out that the proposed
rule is identical with that adopted BY
Ohio railways, and continues:
at is believed that no one will ac.
cuse the railroad corporations of en-
tertaining any idea Of interfering
with personal liberty or assisting In
any propaganda. The purpose Of tha
rule is solely as stated-the preyen
ton of accidents"
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OBITUARY
Isaac George Errett

Isaac George Errett, former resi-
dent of Mt. Vernon, died very sudden
ly Tuesday morning at his home in
Cleveland. His death is thought to
have been due to acute indigestion.
Mr.. Errett was about 80 years of
age and was the son Of the late Isaac
Errett. He was a graduate of the Mt
Vernon High school and was mem
ber of Mt. Zion lodge. No. 9, F. G. A
M. of this city
He is survived by three brothers:
Mr. Harry Errett of st. Clairsville, Mr.
II. Banning Errett of Cleveland an6
Mr.. Charles Errett of Akron.
The remains will arrive in Mt. Yer
non Friday afternoon at 1925 O'Clock
and Will be taken to the home of VIII
liam Banning on West High stree
where the funeral will occur Friday
afternoon. The funeral will be IL
charge of Mt. Zion lodge, No. 8, F. &
A. NJ. 1
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AS YOU LIKE 1T

At Jersey City. N. o.. Alma and
Frank Graf, aged 13 and 10 respec-
lively, were drowned while skating
on the Morris canal.
Mrs. Mary D. Shay is in Pater>
son IN. J.) hospital suffering from n
real case of pellagra-
Jacob Schowles. old-tima circus
clown and gymnast, died at his homo
In Long Branch, N. j., aged So years.
BY raising 100000 DePauw uni
versity has secured a donation Of
100000 from John D. Rockefeller.
William Mack, murderer. released
from the Oregon penitentiary on his
honor In order that he might earn
enough money to repay debt to his
father-in-law, returned to prison on
the expiration of his parole.
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A)Neu,ss 1E,u,s
Dancing
Party


An exceedingly pleasant and enjoy
able occasion was the dancing party
given at the X. of r. armory New
Years afternoon and early evening for
the members OF Prof Hawkins juven.
lie class by the parents of the partici-
pants. Milds orchestra rendered mus.
lc, and dancing commenced at 4:30
and was continued until 8 o'clock ex.
cept during an interval for refresh
mentss Those who participated in the
dancing were: Wayne Kinnaird
Christine Kinnaird, Kenneth Harper,
Carlotta Wolverton, Harriet Wolver.
ton, John Wolverton, Frances Wolver.
ton, Charles Cooper, Pauline Simth
Lucille Smith, Marian Forbing, Isabel
Owen, Ruth Young, Kirk Ames, Betty
Ames, Ben Ames, Jr., Delano Ames
Bessie Devin, Fletcher Devin, Allen
Sapp, Margaret Beam, Sarah Hervey
Dan Houck, Russell Eastman, Robert
Eastman, Jane Eastman. The out OF
town guests were: Thos Hayden
John Ames and Isabel Ames of Jack
sonville, ILL.,, and Charles Fink of
Grafton, Penn.
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ANNUAL REPORT

OF the Buckeye State Building and
Loah Company shows 1911 most
prosperous year, it's growth being ov-
er 100000. It's assets now amount
to oker $5,100,000 all loaned on homes
the safest of all mortgage loans. 1t
owl S no real estate. Its large reserve
funa and mortgages afford absolute
pro lection to depositors. Five per
cenl paid on time deposits. Rankin
Bui ding, % West Gay street, Colum.
bus Ohio
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induction into office. He simply went
to the mayors office In the kokosing
building and commenced discharging
the duties as they came up.
Two weeks ago Mr. perrine gave an
official bond in bonding company for
which Mr.. S. H. Peterman Is the local
agent. Attached to the bond was a
blank oath of Office. This was filled
in and sworn to before Mr.. Peterman
as notary public.
The first official act of the new exec.
utive was the issuance of an order to
Chief of Police Clements, directing
him to notify all persons operating
slot machines that the same should be
removed by o'clock Tuesday morn
ing.
Following out the orders of Mayor
Perrine, Chief Clements notified all
persons operating slot machines in
their places OF business that they must
go out of existence. This included all
cigar stores and several candy and
confectionery stores in the city. OF
course there were numerous remon.
strances, several persons claiming
that if it was not for the slot machines
they would be running behind in their
business.
In his order to Chief Clements, the
new mayor stated that he would stand
for no gambling of any kind in the
city of Mt. Vernon and stated that all
gambling laws would be enforced TO
the letter.
On Monday evening at o'clock,
Mayor Perrine met with Chief of Po-
lice Clements and all members of the
police force and gave them some in
structions concerning law enforce.
ment. He stated that he expected each
police officer in the city to do his duty
and asked for the cooperation of each
officer in his work.
To the Banner Mayor Perrine stated
that under the law municipal appoint
ments may be made not earlier than
the second Monday in January nor
later than the first Monday in Febru
airy. In many cities this provision OF
the law has not been observed, but
Mayor Perrine stated that III was his
intention to act under its requirement
Mayor Perrine also stated that the
Socialist party hasa legislative com
Snittee of seven members from the 10
cal organization WHO are elected fol
one year. The members of the legisla
tive committee are the advisors of the
mayor, and no appointments are made
without their approval The matter oi
appointments, however, does not enc
with the approval of the Legislative
committee, for afterwards reteren
dunn vote is taken on them by all mem
bers of the local organization. 1t i!
the duty of the members of the legis
lative committee to study nun .cipa
affairs, and the mayor is to advise
with them constantly as to the con
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The Moose Lodge
Holds A Banquet

Hiawatha Lodge No. S24, l.. O. o.
M. gave a banquet and smoker in
their hall on South Main street Mon
day evening with seventy five men,
bers present. This was the first So
cial event given by the Moose lodge
which was only recently organized
and it was a complete success An
excellent supper was served at the
conclusion of which several toasts
were responded to.
At the termination of the banquet
and during the smoker, the Moose or
chestra rendered beautiful program
The next social event given by the
lodge will be the dance at the X. of P,
Armory on Monday evening. January
7th.
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licenses.
November Fines o, licenses 500
December Fines 0. licenses 81.
The report was received and placed
on file
Mayor A. A. Perrine was present at
the meeting and addressed council
saying that a new docket Is badly
needed at the mayors office as the old
one is nearly filed and that two dock
cts, one for state and one for city cas-
es, should be secured II possible as
this would make the handling of the
books and the examination of them
much easier.
Mayor Perrine further said, Il am
new horse In the harness and | want
to familiarize myself with every de.
partment of the city work. J will at
tend the council meetings In order to
keep in close touch with the work that
Is being done"
After having spoken further of mat.
ters concerning the present council
he said:
81 am very mucch pleased with the
council and can see no reason why
we cannot work in harmony"
Mr.. Cole moved that the matter OF
securing the dockets, as per Mayor
Perrines request, be referred to the
finance committee. The motion pre-
vailed.
| City Auditor Dorgan reported the
fact that in balancing the books he
discovered that there is very little
money in the city treasury and that
the fact is due to the reduced budget
allowed the city. He said that owing
to the fact that the budget was reduced
by about $4,000 1t makes it hard to
manage city affairs financially. Audi
tor Dorgan stated further that the one
per cent tax rate is not sufficient and
that the shortage in funds will fall as
a burden upon the tax payer and that
he will have to pay for 1t eventually.
Mr.. Dorgan stated further that in
, some cities in the state the city finan
ces are successfully managed on the
same scale that Is prevailing in Mt
Vernon but their success is due to 8
large saloon tax that is steadily com
ing in. In Mt. Vernon 1t cannot be
done
The auditor asked that a meeting o
the council or of the g. ance commit
tee be arranged SO that he can mee
with it in view to drawing up the ap
preparation ordinance.
Mayor Perrine again spoke in re
gard to the tax levy. He stated tina
the one per cent tax rate Is not suf
ficient and that Mt. Vernon Is one o
the eight cities in Ohio that is using
the one per cent rate
| Adjourned
4 The organization and FIRST meetinl
of the new council was witnessed b.
a large number of citizens who wer
present during the evening",
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FOUND DEAD IN BED
Canton Girl Held to Explain Shooting
of Young Man.


of Young Man.
Canton, o., Jan. 2-Harry Bliss,
%, son of John A. Bliss of the state
department of accounting, was found
dead in bed with a bullet hole in
his right temple, in rooms at 311
South Cherry street, occupied by Em-
lily and Erma Kate. Emily Kate In
being detained by the police for q
thorough investigation. Both girls as
sert that the first they knew of Bliss
death was when Erma Kate opened
the door Of his room and saw him ly.
ing dead in bed.
Emily Kate is said to have been
Bliss sweetheart. The two. came
from Akron, according to the girfs
story and Bliss remained at the
rooms all night. A quarrel with EN-
lily Kate after the couple arrived at
the apartments may have made che
Eaan deSpOpdent
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02
BLAZE
Inl Tin Shop Called Out De
partment On New Years

The II shop belonging to Mr.. Har-
vey Anderson at No. 9 East Front
street was slightly damaged by fire
Monday morning at about 9:15 o'clock
when the roof caught fire from heat.
ed stove pipe which was projected
through the shingles near the middle
of the roof. Fortunately the blaze
was discovered before it had gained
much headway and call was sent to
the fire department Immediately. The
firemen arrived in very short time
and the blaze was extinguished before
it had spread to any extent. The loss
was not great.
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Howard stinemeetes

Howard Stinemets, aged IL years,
died at the home of his father, Mr.
Ellis Stinemets in Fredericktown on
Tuesday morning at 6. o'clock after an
illness of only few days duration
caused by erysipelas.q He is survived
by his father, one brother and one sis
ter. The funeral at the house Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock. Interment
in Forest cemetery at Fredericktown.
Several days ago the boy sustained
slight injury to his heel caused by a
nail protruding through the heel of
his shoe. The would became infiamed
and, in few days, caused his death
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Mayor Perrine Addresses The
Members Of Council
City Auditor DOrgan Speaks
Of Financial Condition
OF The City At Present Time
...Other Business Done

The last meeting Of the old council
and the adjournment sine die took
place at seven o'clock Monday even
ing. All members Of the outgoing
council were present except Mr.. Tay-
lor. The meeting was called to order
by President Edward Dever after
which the minutes of the last regular
meeting were read by Clerk Mclntire.
After the reading of the minutes couD-
Gil was adjourned on motion by Mr..
Weaver.
The first meeting of the city council
for the years Of 1912 and 1913 was
called to order by President Dever.
All members responded at roll call,
Mr.. Wilmington occupying the seat
vacated by Mr.. Dubbinsky, Mr.. Cliff
ton occupying the seat vacated by Mr..
Cole and Mr.. Cole occupying the seat
vacated by Mr.. Taylor.
The first matter taken up after the
meeting was called to order was the
organization of the council. Commit
tees were appointed as follows by
President Dever.
Finance-Salisbury Cole, Weaver
Fire-Clifton, Weaver, Wilmington
Parks-Cole, Wilmington, Weaver.
Printing Salisbury, Weaver.
Streets = APPLETON Wilmington
Weaver, Clifton.
Public Improvement - Salisbury
Clifton, Cole.
IAght-Farrison, Cole, Clifton.
Sewer Wilmington, Cole, Farrlson
Mr.. Clifton nominated Mr.. Appleton
for election to the Office of president
protein. He was unanimously elect
ed
The report of the department of Law
followed the organization giving the
number OF cases in court against the
city in 1911 and the amount of money
involved in the cases. The report was
received and was placed on file.
A petition was read frbm the major
ity of the residents OF Oak street be
tween Catherine and Rogers street
asking for a sewer The matter was
referred to the sewer cpmmittee, the
solicitor and the civil engineer
The ordinance requiring the pay
ment of license by TRANSIENT dealers
was read for the third time and was
lost, Messrs. Cole, Salisbury, Weaver
and Wilmington voting lunfavorably.
The ordinance providing for the reg
uIation and the licensing of billiard
and pool rooms, bowlingIalleys, penny
arcades, shooting galleiies, moving
picture shows and skating Kinks was
read for the second ami third time
Mr.. Appleton moved thai the ordin
ance be laid on the tabh indefinitely
The motion prevailed.
The following report Vas submitted
TO council by Mayor Charles A, Nit
chell whose term ended on DecembeI
81: VI
October-No collectiots in fines o
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02
Want
THE JOB

Marion, o., Jan. 2.-Acting upon q
decision by the attorney general,
John w. Klinefelter refused to relin-
quish the Office Of chief Of police to
John F. McDonough, who was ap-
pointed by Mayor Walters, and as a
result there are two chiefs directing
the force. Both promise to commence
legal action at once.
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Eeudlst Kills Doctor.

Charleston. w Va, Jan. 2.-Dr Ed
win o. Thornhill, S5. well.knowR
physician, was shot and killed by
Willis Hatfield, son of the noted
feudist, Devil Anse Hatfield. In .
drug store at Mullens. He had re-
fused to sign a prescription for Hat
field to get liquor.
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Entertained
With Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Frey gave a
New Years dinner at their home on
North Jefferson street Monday after
noon Twenty-Five were present at
the dinner besides Mr.. and Mrs. Frey
and all we're either children or grand
children of the host and hostess.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02

tanned about tbirty.six complies with 4
dance in the Pytbian armory Saturdal
evening. The out OF town visitors werl
Miss Myrtle Marlow OF Marion, Ind.
Miss Nellie Humes Of Kokomo, Ind.
Mr.. Robert Ganthler Of Cleveland
Mrs. Sadie Williams Of Newark.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02
Entertained
With Supper

A supper was given at the town hall
in Martinsburg Monday evening by
twenty-five men, composed of the los
ing side in contest held few days
ago. On Christmas day turkey shoot
ing contest was held with twenty-one
on each side. The turkeys were com.
posed of clay and the team scoring the
largest number of birds in a certain
number of shots won. The provisions
were that the losing side should fur.
nish supper for the winning side.
Accordingly the supper was given
Monday evening and all present en-.
joyed 1t most thoroughly.
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Lodge Elections
Endowment Rank

Endowment Rank
At the annual election of Section
No. 1SO Endowment Rank of X. of p.
held Saturday evening the following
officers were elected:
President-H. G. Parker
Vice President. A. Culbertson.
Secretary and Treasurer-S H. Pet
erman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02
BIG GIFT
ASSURED

C1eveland. o., Jan. 2.-John D..
Rockefeller's gift Of $250.00O to the
medical department Of Western Re-
Serve university of Cleveland has
been secured to the university. Presi-
dent Charles F. Thwing announced
that the $75O,O0O additional, the rails
ing of which Mr.. Rockefeller made a
condition OF his own gift, has been
subscribed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02
Fraternity
Holds Banquet

Fraternity
/ Holds Banquet
The annual banquet was given by
the Beta Phi fraternity at the Log
Cabin cafe on Monday evening.
Twenty-Five members were present at
the occasion which was thoroughly
enjoyed by all. The banquet room was
decorated with red carnations, pen
nants and fraternity colors. Mr.. Roy
Morehouse acted as toastmaster dur
ing the evening. Toasts were re
sponded to by the following: Robert
Dowds, Harry Ward, George Hartei
and Herbert Hancock.
Following the banquet a smoker
/ was given and thoroughly good time
was had by all
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02
NEW MAYOR
GOES IN
Alfred A. Perrine Assumes
Duties Of The Office
There Was An Absence Of
Any Formal Ceremony
First Act Was To Order Out
The Slot Machines
No Appointments To Be
Made For Some Time
All Must Be Approved By
Local Socialist Organization

Mr.. Alfred A. Perrine, who was
elected mayor of Mt Vernon last Nov
ember, assumed the duties of the Of
flee Monday morning. There were no
formal exercises connected with his
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The Pythian Dance
A Pleasant Affair

The members of Uniform Rank
knights of Pythiass very pleasantly
entertained with a dance in the Pyth
ian armory on New Years evening. A
large number Of guests were present
Music for the dance was furnished by
Mild's orchestra.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02
OFFICIALS
Of The City Enter Upon New
Terms On Monday

City Solicitor James l.. Leonard,
City Auditor StephenlJ. Dorgan, City
Treasurer Howard G. Gates and Presi-
dent of Council Edward Dever, all Re-
publicans, and all reelected at the
November election, entered upon their
new terms of office on Monday. The
new bond of each official was properly
signed up and approved
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02
Annual Dance
OF Homestead Club


OF Homestead Club
The annual dance and reception
was given by the Homestead club at
their rooms on North Main street
Monday evening. The event was CIV
en- for the members and their ladies'
and was a most enjoyable affair.
About forty couples were present dur
Ing the evening and dancing and
games were enjoyed throughout, the
music being furnished by the Scribner
trio. ~
The dance hall and club rooms were
beautifully and very appropriately
decorated for the occasion. Refresh
ments were served during the even
ing.
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Liberia Gets New President.
honrovia, Liberia, Jan. 2.-Daniel
Howard was installed al president Of
the negro republic of Libsria He
succeeds Arthur Barclay.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02
FINED
.$5 And Costs Was John
Drake For Assault

John Drake. charged by his wife,
Julia Drake. with assault, was ar
raigned before Mayor Perrine Tues
day morning at 10 O'Clock to answer
to the charge. He entered plea OF
guilty and was given fine of SIS and
costs.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02

Mr.. George Metcalf spent Saturday
evening In Mansfield making short
visit with friends.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02
c. A. 6 c. Ry
Passed Out Of Existence On
Monday

The c., A. & C. railroad went out of
existence Monday and hereafter the
division operating through Mt, Vernon
will be known as the Akron Division
OF the Pennsylvania Lines,
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Entertained
At Gambler

Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Jno.
Cunningham of Gambler. entertained
fifteen guests with a six o'clock dinner
in honor of Miss Mary Cunningham of
New York City.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02

sANNER WANT ADS PAY
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02
Delightfully."-
Entertained

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Rice entertained
at their beautiful home two miles
north of Danville Thursday evening in
honor of Miss Della Beach. About
twenty guests were present during the
spent in games and reading. After
which a delightful luncheon was
served. The home was beautifully
decorated for the occasion, the color
scheme being red and green.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-02
Entertained For
Miss Ayers

Entertained For 5kN
Miss Ayers
Miss Edna Severns of North Gay
street entertained Monday evening in
honor of her guest, Miss Eloise Ayers
of Cleveland. Miss Ayers returned to
her home on Tuesday.
United Dancing
Club Entertains
The United Dancing club enter