The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-21
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Mrs. Lottie singery, Of Mt. Vernon,
visited with her daughter, Mrs. r. U.
Mann, the past week.
Mr.. Willis Chilcote and son we're Wis.
itors in Wooster the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Day and children
went to Cleveland on Friday last to
be In attendance at the annual reunion
OF the High School Alumni Associa.
tion. On Monday Mr.. Day stopped of
a few hours to visit with his old friend
Mr.. J. A. Hamilton, editor Of the Cres.
cent, at Orrville. The latter has been
seriously Ill but has so far recovered
that he is able to walk about the
streets.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kirby Of Mt.
Vernon, and Mrs. Kirby of this place
we're entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Scott
Kirby one day the past week.
Mr.. II. M. Ruhle attended the Sun
day school convention at Columbus the
past week.
Miss Leta Ruhle visited with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. F. WI
and, the past week.
On Thursday evening of last week,
Mr.. Earl Howard, Of Chesterville, and
Miss Flossie Rinehart, of Cardington.
were united in marriage at the home
of the bride, the Rev. J. M. Smith of.
ficiating.
The annual flower mission meeting
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union was held Thursday evening,
June 13, at the home Of Mrs. J. b.
Foote, which was beautifully decorat-
ed with bouquets Of cut flowers
brought by members Of the union,
which on the following day were dis
tributed to the sick and shut.in of the
town.
The meeting was called to order by
the president. Devotionals conducted
by evangelistic superintendent.
The chairman of the flower commit.
tee for the work and flowers on the
public square, reported the work had
been compelled with the exception of
caring for the flowers. A vote Of
thanks was given the chairman, Mrs.
Blackledge. for her, untiring effort and
most excellent work in trying to make
the work u success.
The corresponding secretary was in
structed to remember the sick mem
bers of the union.
The president announced the insti-
tute 10 be held Wednesday. June 19,
In the M. +. church, with Viola ID. Ro.
mans, state corresponding secretary,
as speaker. The first session will be
gin at 9:3O the second at 1: 80 and the
venns-ats 8 e.cloclS,- Aal~menshers are
urged to be present and cordial in
vitation is extended to everybody.
The annual memorial day will be
held June 22. All members will meet
at the home of Mrs. Jennie Ball at 3
O'Clock and march to the cemetery
where the services will be held.
The meeting was given over TO the
Flower Mission Superintendent Mrs.
Jennie Ball who had prepared the fol.
lowing program:
Scripture reading from text cards.
Reading. The Flower Missions and
its Many .Colored Wreaths.
Vocal solo--Mary Davis.
Reading-Mrs.> Howard.
The Reign of the Rose-M Mrs. Anders.
Song-By Lawrence f. Hicks.
Selections from james Whitcomb
Riley-Bertha Jones.
Vocal Solo-Miss Fannie Bean.
Piano Duet--Mattie Burns and Grace
Norrick.
Song-By four little girls.
Song-Anna Marple.
Report of Flower Mission work for
the year which was as follows:
Visits to- sick and shut-ins, 800.
Cut flowers, 49S.
Potted plants, 81.
Funeral floral pieces, %.
| Boxes of fresh fruits, Is.
Thanksgiving boxes, 20.
Jars OF canned fruit and jellies, 2l.
Dinners, IA.
Dainties, SO.
Text cards, 1862.
Meat, lbs, 81.
Potatoes, bu., 20.
Apples. bu., 2.
MIX gal, 6.
Loaves bread, 7.
Vegetables, .bu., 1.
Pieces of clothing, go.
Money donated for charity, $15.5O
Thanksgiving basket value. $3.50.
A vote of thanks was given the SUI
perintendent for her excellent report
Mrs. Ball has been superintendent OF
this department for the past eight
years and our union is to be congrat'
| ,Iatad unOn having 80 worthy Su.