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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-07-25
PARKER
Wants ! His Name Removed
From The Petition
columbus Dispatch)

The secretary of state Is receiving
letters from signers of the petitions
who ask to have their signatures re.
moved on the ground that they were
obtained by deception. Such a re.
quest came in Monday morning from
Edward l.. Parker Of Mt. Vernon. It
raises the question of whether this
can be done or not. The fact that
such requests are being made, how
ever, shows the reversion in senti-
ment On the referendum question on
this law, since the frauds were dis
covered.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-07-25
WOMAN TAKEN i'll

Mrs. @. ". Burkholter OF Columbus,
guest at the Curtis Hotel, was TAX
en- suddenly very Ill while In her
room early Tuesday morning. When
she did not improve after short time
DR. v. l.. Fisher was called In atten,
dance and she was later moved to
the Mt. Vernon Medical ana Surgical
Sanitarium for treatment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-07-25
A Good Investment

w. D. Magli, q we'll known mer.
chant Of Whitemound, Wis.,, bought q
stock Of Chamberlain's medicine 90
as to be able to supply them to his
Customers. After receiving them he
was himself taken sick and says that
one small bottle Of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
was worth more to him than the
cost Of his entire stock Of these medi.
cines. For sale by all dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-07-25

Sedentary habits. lack Of out door
exercises, insufficient mastication Of
food, constipation Of torpid liver,
worry and anxiety, overeating, par
taking of food and drink not suited
to your age and occupation. Correct
your habits and take Chamberlain's
Tablets and you will soon be we'll
gain. For sale by all deaers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-07-25
Peace
Warrant Sworn Out Against
Mainland wife

A peace warrant was sworn out be.
fore Justice Of the Peace George 8.
Harter Monday afternoon by Mrs.
Grant Willison against Charles Lape
and his wife, Nellie Lape. Both Lape
and his wife furnished bond in the
sum Of 500 for their appearance on
Saturday, August End, for hearing.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-07-25

Mrs. Emma NJ. Gardner has been
called to st. Louisville, O., to nurse
case of typhoid fever,
Mr.. Adolph Wuchner of Parkers-
burg, w. Va, formerly Of Mt. Vernon,
is In the city on business.
Miss Ada Blythe left today for Co.
lumbus. Springfield and other points
for a two weeks visit with friend.
Mr.. Harry Ling went to Danville
Tuesday morning to make a short
business visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Ross OF Gambler
we're visitors in Mt. Vernon over Mon.
day.
Miss Horton Of Howard has accept
ed position at the Meyer-Lindorf
store.
Miss Ethel McGugin went to Akron
Tuesday, to visit with relatives for
two weeks.
Mr.. A. Il. Parsons of Danville was
business visitor In Mt. Vernon Mon.
day afternoon.
Mr. Edward L. Parker of this city
has decided to become candidate for
city auditor on the Democratic tick.
ct and Is now circulating his petition.
Miss Gertrude Wise has returned
ed to her home In Pittsburgh after
visit with her sister, Mrs. G. w.
Worley Of Quarry street.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Salisbury nave
returned to their home In Cardington
after visit with Mr.. and Mrs. B. E.
Salisbury. +.
Mrs. L. v. Armentrout and son went
to Canton Monday to visit for sever
al days with Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell M.
Harter.
Judge J. B. Waight and wife Of Mt.
Vernon and Mr.. and Mrs. Ricketts,
and two children of Chicago, were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
BOdurtha. Gazette.
Mr.. and Mrs. Giles Smucker. Miss
Mabel and Harold Smucker motored
to Mt. Vernon, Sunday, and were the
guests of the Patterson family.-New-
ark American Tribune.
Mr.. and Mrs Frederick Bishop OF
Centerburg and Miss Ruth Waldorf
Of Akron have returned to their homes
after visit with Mr.. and Mrs. 8. M.
Crouch OF North Main street.
Mrs. T. b. Cotton and Mrs. w. T..
Vandergrift left Tuesday morning for
visit with Mrs. Cotton's brother,
Mr.. b. X. Beedle at his summer home
on Lake Erie, near Loraln.
Mrs. Robert Harvey and daughters,
Jessie and Maude, returned to their
home In Findlay, O., Monday after a
two weeks visit with Mrs. Harvey's
sister, Mrs. Philip Walter.
Master John Meade Of this city will
go to Columbus this evening to meet
his aunt, Mrs. A. T. Butler. with
whom he will go to Buckeye Lake to
spend week.
Miss Myrtle Belt OF Johnstown and
Miss Margaret Farnsw0rth OF Croton.
who have been the guests Of Miss
Bertha Belt, left for their homes Mon
day evening.
Mrs. Fannie Il. Smith of yelling
ton, o., deputy grand commander Of
the Ladeis of the Maccabees, Is in
the city In the interest of the order
and Is the guest Of Mrs. 8, 8. Shift
lette.
Mr., d. J. Shurr, deputy superinten.
dent Of banks In charge of the liqui.
dation OF the Gambler Banking CON-
pany, will be In Gambler on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday of this
week to pay creditors OF the bank
checks for ten per cent dividend.
At a meeting of the Knights Of
Columbus Monday evening II was de-
cided to give picnic for the members
and their families on Thursday after
noon. August "A. at Riverside park,
A committee was appointed to have
charge of the affair aud arrange a
program OF sports. including a ball
game,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-07-25
ANNUAL
REPORT
OF The County Recorder For
The Past Year
Has Been Completed Show.
ing Interesting Facts
The Commissioners Make A
Number Of Contracts
Several Want To Be United
States Citizens
Other Items Of Interest From
The Temple Of Justice

County Recorder d. r. Parker has
completed his annual report for q
period covering July 1. 1912 to July 1,
1913. Figures and facts from the ra-
port follow:
Total number Of deeds recorded 1,
.ss:s as follows: Probate court Ger.
ftificates SO, afiidavits for transfer Of
real estate SO, common pleas court
I deeds 3, for town lots with 81 con.
siSeration 176, for farms with 81 con.
i sideration ?S. showing 3.771 acres,
deeds for correction 3. for town lots
f07 with total consideration Of
$407,436, for farms 23l. conveying
1926 acres with a consideration OF
s552,s39 at an average price Of S63.
81 per acre. Last year the valuation
was $54.O6 per acre.
Total number of leases recorded
612. Out Of this number 4o7 were
oil and gas leases conveying 32,957
acres. Right OF ways and other sour.
,ces 1O5.
Number OF leases cancelled 295,
conveying 22.558 acres.
Total number Of mortgages 5S7 az
follows: On town lots 3S7 for $422,
s97. Number last year 34s for 1915.
72S. Number cancelled s2e for $263,
022. Number cancelled last year 34s
for $3l5,726. Number ON farms 1888
'on HIP acres for $356,i3s. Number
Hast year 24s on 1886 acres for $3.50,
1872. Number cancelled 130 ON 8.2l6
acres for $237,743. Number cancelled
tast year 1873 on 1886 acres for $3.50,
30+ Two mixed mortgages for 800,
900 each.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-07-25
Want To Be NaturalixeA--

Four petitions for naturalization
were filed In the Office OF the county
clerk Of courts on Mo,lday. They
/. are as follows: Frederick Shut. Eng.
fish; Carlo Arquilla, Italian; Peter
Mavromatis, Creek; ERNEST Tren-
with, Canadian.
These petitions must be on flle 80
days In the Office Of the clerk of
courts before they are heard by a
g'nmmon pleas Judge. They will prob
4 nay be heard by Judge Fulton at the
SNoSember term OF court.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-07-25
Nr,on,rasss Awarded

Tat gsrnx county commissioners at
.ahsir sesis,n on Monday awarded the
following Siontracts:
NJ. "a. May, plank for the johnson
: fr212
Thompson brothers were given the
. old bridges for removing them from
The Brink Haven river and thu prink
Haven race.
Samuel Clark, remova, OF the lack.
faon bridge from the channel, s25
tfrhun,fJ Clark nIliog NJ tha zuci,
gdli. Butler toynship. 5000
r. NJ. Carpenter and J. II. Busen.
'Eomy.. MI at the Zuck mill bridge IN
Butler township, $685..
Trustees OF HilIiar township eas,
aburment OF the Hilliar bridge sis5
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-07-25

expected that he will show up at his
home near this city.
BIocher Estate
George E. Thayer has been appoint
ed executor of Annie F.. Blocher, CIV
ing bond in the sum of $500. No ap-
praisement.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-07-25

BANNER WANT ABA PAY.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11
To Open Cottage,

MIS- Harry II. Crane and Miss
katherine Hough will go to Mt. Lake
farK Tomorrow where they will
open the Crane cottage. Among those
VINO Will occupy the cottage will BE-
Mrs. John B. Crane and son, John.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Hough. Miss Kath-
crime Hough and George Hough. Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Hartley and daugh-
ter, Mary Crane, and MIR. and Mrs.
Harry Crane and daughter Christine.
At Manbar.
Mrs. l.. G. Race and daughter. Miss
Genevieye, and sons. John and Jun
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11
For Miss Shinn.

J. w. Parker, of Parkersburg. en-
tertatned number OF friends at de-
lfghtful dinner party Wednesday
evening at the Country Club there in
honor of Miss Mabel Shinn, of this
city, and Mrs. William Parker and
Miss Myra Parker. Of Washington,
Pa. Elegant appointments marked
this charming function at which COW
ers were laid for Mrs. William Park.
er. Misses Myra Parker, Mabel Shinn,
Marguerite Norris. Ora Kelley and
Messrs. Robert Dodds, Charles Fan
and W. S. Parker.-Clarksburg Tele-
gram.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11
At Barnes Camp.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Walter Barnes
will entertain the members OF the
Presbyterian Church Session, the
president of the Board OF Trustees
and the president of the congrega-
ton and their wives at dinner this
evening at their summer bungalow
on the Tygarts Valley river. Those
who will go to the camp this even
ing are Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. Butcher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh F.. Smith. Mr..
and Mrs. J. II. Beckman. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. NJ. Black, Mr.. and MIS-. G. NJ.
Richie, Mrs. G. F. Carroll. Governor
A. B. Fleming, Mr.. and Mrs. An
thony Bowen and L. A. Clayton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11
To Bungalow.

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard W. Showal-
ter and little son, Howard. Junior.
and Mrs. ]. Z. Sands are now occu-
plying their summer bungalow on tho
Tygarts Valley river having gone
there the latter part of last week.
The party chaperoned by Mr.. and
Mrs. W. T. Hartman. who had occn-
pied the camp for the past week,
broke camp the latter part OF the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11
Birthday Party.

Master Albert Z. Blumberg. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Blumberg. cele-
brated the seventh anniversary of his
birth yesterday afternoon. when lie
entertained number of his boy
friends The afternoon was spent
with games and delicious refresh
ments were served. Master Albert
was the recipient Of number of
pretty birthday gifts.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11

,or' arc visiting the formers dauEh-
Ter Mrs. Ice Hutchinson at Manbar,
in the southern portion of the State.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11
Mary Nuzum, will return to-nignt
from Mt. Lake Park, where they had
lContinued on Page Four.l
ENTERTAINMENT By
PRESBYTERIAN LEGION.

Mrs. Hoge's Division of the Pres
byterian Legion will give a musical
and pantomime at her residence on
Benoni avenue Tuesday evening. Au-
gust l2that s O'Clock. A silver offer
ing will be taken. S-1f-It
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11
Infant Buried.

Harold. the three weeks old in
FAINT son of Mr.. Charley and Mrs.
Minnie Kendrick orler. died Satur-
day at the home OF his parents at
Colfax and was buried Sunday after
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11

W. A. Wcidebusch and guests Mrs.
McClosky and daughter, Margaret,
OF Weftsburg, Mrs. w. q. McGregor
and Miss Mary Abbott mOtored to
points on Cheat river yesterday and
spent the day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11
week and returned to this city.


Edwin Watson and guest. Eastman
Danforth. Of New York City, paul
Raymond and Stuart Race. have gone
TO Parkersburg where they will at
tend the tennis tournament.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11
Mission Society.

The Home Mission Society of the
Methodist Episcopal church will
meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:%0
O'Clock at the church on FairmontI
avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11
Returned Home

DR.. and Mrs. l.. D. Howard and
daughter, Miss Martha. spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Harrison county,
guests Of Miss Edna Boring.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11
Illinois Guests.

Mrs. c. B. Rohrbonsh and .daugh-
ter, Miss Ruth. of Kinmundy, ILL.,, are
guests of the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. II. Watson at Rockview.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11

Mrs. W. /. Lydic and sister, Miss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11
Motored TO Cheat.

A party composed of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. E. Reed, Mrs. Myrtle Powell. Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. E. Ashcraft, Mr.. and Mrs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-11

noon at Benton's Ferry by Under
taker Fred Jenkins.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-14
ALL CONTENTS OF
BUILDING LOST
The Occupants, Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor, Had But
Little Time to Escape
From the Building-Was
Owned by Mrs. Clausen,
OF Davenport, Iowa.

Yesterday at noon the beautiful
colonial home of Mrs. Otto Clausen,
located at Ottonia park up the sound,
was burned to the ground.
This typical southern mansion of the
ante-bellum days, which stood so
proudly in a grove of majestic oaks.
is now heap Of ashes. From the time
that the fire was discovered until the
total destruction of the building con-
sumed just fifteen minutes. a defec-
tive fiue is supposed to have been the
cause,
The inmates of the house, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard L. Taylor. Of Cleveland.
Ohio, had scarcely a moment to lose to
get out of the house when they realized
that the roof above them WAS almost
solid mass Of flames. it was then
too late to save any of the contents
of the house a strong breeze was
blowing from the southwest and the
hungry flames swept oyer, and de-
molished the massive structure as IL
it were made OF tender.
So rapid were the work of tha
flames that Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor were
unable to save any of their personal
belongings. Had the IRE occurred at
night it IS very doubtful if either OF
them would have escaped with their
lives.
OTToNIA PARK.
Ottonia Park was owned by Mrs.
Otto Clausen. The house was located
near the Keyser property, about nine
miles UP the sound. It was about two
years or more ago that Mr.. and Mrs.
Clausen came to Pensacola to spend
The winter. The weather in Daven-
port, Iowa, was too severe for the
aged couple and they sought a sun
nier cline.
One day while riding up the beauti-
full sound, the warm sunshine spark
ling and dancing over the almost
transparent waters, the little launch
stopped for a short period at a pier
rear Seabreeze. On the summit of
a Hill near by sat colonial home-a
mansion. THAT is an ideal place.
said Mr.. Clausen to his wife. 'I would
like to own it she replied. And she
did. The property exchanged hands
next day.
The couple returned to their north
western home, happily in the contem-
plation of soon returning to their
Florida home. AS they. we're preparing
to come to Seabreeze-for that was
the name given their place, Mr. Clau-
sen was stricken with pneumonia and
death claimed him within few days
The widow came TO Florida and
spent several months at her new home
With her came her friends, Mr. and
Mrs Richard Taylor, Of Cleveland.
Several days ago Mrs. C1ausen decided
TO pay a visit to her old home. Daven-
port, Iowa.
Today she will receive the message
telling her that "Ottonia." her Florida
home, has been destroyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor, who were oc-
cupants Of the house, and who lost
all their belongings. are at the San
Carlos, but viii leave today for their
home in Cleveland
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-14
Attempt Made
to Assassinate
King Alfonso

Madrid, April 13.-The courage and
superb horsemanship of King Alfonso
frustrated an attempted assassination
of the ruler by Rafael Sanchez Allie
zero, q. Barcelona anarchist, today on
his return from a military ceremony
accompanied by his staff. The king
rode along the Gale de Alcala, when
a man sprang from the sidewalk grasp
ed the bride, and pointed a revolver
Squirting his horse the king was able
to destroy the mans aim, and mem
bers Of his staff overpowered the an
archist, who fired two shots without
effect The king was unhurt.
Srnilingly the king told the crowds
ut is nothing" He was cool and
smiling. The crowds attempted to
lynch Allegero, but were prevented by
the police. A demonstration was
made by the throngs in admiration Of
the kings bravery. They were ad-
dressed by the king.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-14
STOKES SAYS UTILITY
CLAUSES MUST STAY IN
THE CITY CHARTER BILL
HOME WAS
DESTROYED BY FIRE
IN A FEW MINUTES
Senator Stokes Says Beware
of Colored News Reports

Tallahassee, Florida, April 13 1918
Editor Pensacola Journal:
will be glad if you will publish this for
the information of the people of Escambia County.
trust that the people who me here their
representative in the state will Judge my
tons my motives by what the Pensacola News may
print.
In spirit of antagonism toward me and in subser-
yiency the will of its Bosses who the Corporate
interests, the Pensacola News will endeavor
the impression that dereict in the discharge of
my public duties untrue to the reposed in
have served the people of Escambia county here be-
fore. The colored reports of paper such The
News should have little influence with people who
know it's objects and its purposes.
JOHN P. STOKES.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-14
OTHERWISE 1T
WILL BE PASSED
Declares He Believes the
Afternoon Paper OF Pen
sacola Is Attempting to
Coerce Him Into Passing
the Bill If It Is Changed
to Suit the Corporations.

Throwing more light on the Pensa-
cola charter bill and the reason why
il was referred to the senate commit
tee, Senator John P. Stokes last night
wired The journal as follows:
Tallahassee, Fla, April Is, 1913.
Journal, Pensacola, Fla.
The Pensacola charter bill was re-
ferred to the senate committee at re-
quest of the telephone corporation. I
believe the News is endeavoring to
coerce me into passing the charter bill
if utility clause is changed to suit
public service corporations. II utility
clause is materially changed in the in
terest of public service corporations
over my protest shall kill the charter
bill and taae the responsibility for
having done so, the Evening News and
its corporation bosses &C the contrary
notwithstanding. | promised to pass
the charter bill as approved by the
people and will do so as early as pos
sible, but the Evening News cannot
coerce me into passing the charter bill
changed to suit the public service cor
pcrations. I shall stand between the
PEOPLE Of Pensa cola and the public
utility corporations in this matter as
I have e1ldeavored TO do in like mat
ters in the past.
JOHN. 2. STOKES.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-14
Few Changes
Will be Made in
arif Measure

Washington, April 1S-Democratic
leaders are convinced there will be
few changes in the tariff bill favored
by the president, and there will be
little dissension in the party over its
final approval. Events of the past
week were strengthened by the posi-
tion of Wilson. His visit to the Sem
ate overshadowing other things.
The president was upheld by the
house caucus in every mooted point
and it indicates the solidity of the par
ty. The determination to pass the tar
iff according to his wishes. The pres
ident has not the pledge of the SEN
ate leaders to support the sugar and
wool provisions adopted by the House,
and 1t is not believed the opponents OF
free sugar and wool are sufficiently
strong to alter the bill.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-14

1t goes without saying that the SUI
gar trust, the woolen trust, the itin1-
her trust and the beef trust viii con-
denim the new tariff bill as class legis-
Hation They were never heard to
complain however OF class legislation
when it hit the other fellow.
The masses of the people produce
the wealth, and by legislative advan-
fage q few get possession OF 1t and
now these few object to the transfer
TO wealth of even the amount of tax
ntion derived from the tariff on wool
ems, cottons, sugar, meat and 1um-
her, which are but a few of several
thousand items on which the masses
are now paying tax
The income Tax.
Under the income tax provision those
having an income of more than $4,000
must pay a tax of one per cent, on
his income in excess of the exempted
81 900 For instance, a man having
an income OF $4.100. would pay a tax
of 81: man having an income Of
$4,000. would pay a tax OF $40; $10.-
coo. $50; 100000, $2,26o; $1,000
600, sSs.26o.
Wilson Has Made Good"
woodrow Wilson has already made
good as President of the United States.
You may verify this from the first
man you meet in the street regardless
of his political creed, race or color.
: tt seems to be in the air somewhere,
AThe people appear to understand that
woodrow Wilson is on the job in
Washington. working carefully, cour-
ageously, and conscientiously, in their
interest. and they stand ready to hold
up his hand as often as he may need
the backing OF the public sentiment
President Wilson's action in reading
his message TO the members of Con-
rress face to face is being applauded
everywhere Here Is the story of the
Presidents visit to the Capitol, told
in minutes:
2:42-Cabinet meeting adjourns.
13:45-President departs for the
Capitol.
12: :ss-Reaches Capitol.
12:54-Received In Speakers room.
12:ss-On dais OF the House
1:O0-Begins speech
1:Os-F1nishes speech.
1:11-Dons coat in Speakers room.
1:12-Enters auto.
1:1s-Reaches White House execu-
tive ONCE.
Thus 1t took but SO inmates to smash
n precedent of liz years.