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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
TENNESSEE MAsoNs'
CENTENARY

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 27-One hun
dred years ago today the Masonic
grand lodge of Tennessee was chart
cred in this city by the grand lodge of
North Carolina. Today the centenary
was observed with anniversary exer-
cises under the auspices of the grand
lodge. Prominent among the parti-
oipants were Charles Comstock, Grand
Master of Tennessee; James ID. Rich
ardson, Past Grand Master, and DR..
Winchester Grand Master of North
Carolina,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
WATER TANK
EXPLODES

Toledo, o., Dec q. - While Mrs.
Paul G. Retzke and her two small
children were asleep on the first floor
of their residence, the tank OF hot
water heater in a closet over the
bedroom burst and the mother and
both children were severely scalded
by hot water which leaked through
the ceiling and fell on the bed and
its sleeping occupants.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
FORMER PREMIER 90 YEARS OLD

BelIeville, Ont, Dec, 27--Sir Mac.
kenzie Bowel, former Dominion prem
Ter and for many years leader in
Canadian public life, attained the age
of four-score and ten today, having
been born Dec. 27, 1923. Sir Mac
kenzie became member OF parlia-
ment at the time of Confederation and
in 1878 joined the cabinet of Sir John
Macdonald. During his long career
ne held numerous cabinet positions
and for period Of about one year he
was prime minister.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
HEAVY SNOW
in new YORK

Albany n Y, Dec. GA heavy
dry snow fell in depths varying from
five to 1S inches throughout this part
of the state. In this city about Ave
inches of snow fell. but the record
mark was set at Whitehall. and IA
inches fell in Glens Falls. Nine inches
OF snow was reported from Johns
town.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
THE SAME
old STORY

Mexico City, Dec. 27.-It is report
ed on credible authority, although
confirmation is lacking, that the
Banco de Londres y Mexico has con-
cluded loan of $5,OOO.O0O to the HUI
erta government to tide over the
present crisis.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
KNOX co. TEACHERS
EXAMINATIONS
1912.1913

1912-1913
Meetings for the examination of teach
ers VIII be held at the Central School
Building Mt Vernon. Ohio. the first sat
urdaY of every month. Order of sub
Elementary. q. m.-Theory and Practice.
Agriculture.
Elementary. p. m.-Grammar. Geogra-
phy' orthography, Writing, Physiology
Pupils exalnination-The third Saturday
or April and the third Saturday in May.
Examinations will commence az 500
o'clock a. m.
Address all communications to the CleHk
OF Board of Examiners
d Organization of the board: ~
0. u. PORE, Presient,
Danville. Ohio.
w. r. ALLGIRE. Vice President
Centerhurs. Ohio
r. i. JONES. Clerk,
Utica, Ohio
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
HIS sEVENTY-FlFTH BIRTHDAY

Fredericton. N. b., Dec. 27-sir
Frederick Il. Barker, chief justice Of
New Brunswick, received congratula.
lions today on the occasion OF his
seyenty-hfth birthday anniversary.
Sir Frederick was born in Sheffield,
N. b. in 1888. He became Judge OF
the supreme court Of the Province in
1893 and has been chief justice since
1908.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30

Cleveland, o., Dec. 27.-Several
persons We're injured and a score
were buried in wreckage when q
shelter house on the southwest cor
ner Of the public square was blown
down by high winds which accompa-
MED the snowstorm here.
The shelter house was crowded
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
WITHOUT
A CLEW

Dayton, O., Dec. PA post-mor-
tenn held on the body Of Clayton Bo-
mershine, who was fatally shot by
two holdup men, developed the fact
that a 3S-caliber revolver was used
by the murderer The police have yet
no clew to the murderers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30

service OF Huerta. These he says he
means to execute whenever they are
captured, especially the officers.
Among the federals at Ojinaga are
eight or nine generals, including
Francisco Castro, and 1t is believed
that General Salvador Mercado is
also with the command.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
SHELTER HOUSE WRECKED
SEVERAL PEOPLE INJURED

with persons waiting for streetcars
when the crash came. The walls fell
inward and men, women and chill
dren were struck by timber and bro
ken glass. None of the victims was
fatally hurt. The high winds also
broke several plate-glass windows in
the business district.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30

Haddon Chambers, the noted En-
glish dramatist, says he is going to
make his home in this country.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
No RehearsaIs.

Wife ,pouting, have ceased to
love me. Hub ienjoying cigar and
newspaperD-No. my dear; I've only
ceased making love 10 you : Boston
Transcript
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
Expensive.

mo; I've decided never to accept
friendly advice any more"
why not? It doesn't cost you any
thing"
We'll, I've found out that 1t almost
Invariably costs you your friends."--
Exchange.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
JEWISH
FRATERNITY

Cleveland, o., Dec. 27.-Formal
opening of the convention of the
zeta Beta Tau college fraternity,
composed of Jewish young men, took
place with business sessions at the
Hotel Statler. More than 200 dele
gates, representing chapters in all
parts of the country, are attending.
The gathering will be concluded with
banquet Sunday night.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
TRY TO end
long STRIKE

Steubenville, O., Dec. 27.-As the
result Of mass meeting of citizens,
efforts are being made to settle the
strike OF 1000 workmen at the plant
of the Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate
company here and in Wierton, w. Va.
The strike has been on since last
July and involves recognition by the
company of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation Of Iron and Steel Workers.
Apple Pudding.
Peel. core and slice sufficient apples
to fill baking dish, butter the dish
thickly and put in the apples in layers,
alternating them with stale cake.
crumbs and Il little butter. using two
tablespoonfuls of the butter. melted,
to pint of apples. Let the last layef
be thick one of cake crumbs; put In
a moderately hot oven until the apples
are tender, then beat together two eggs
and two tablespoonfuls of sugar more
If the apples are tarb, add one cupful
of milk and pour over the apples. Bake
rich golden color and serve with
cream.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30

ting that he could no longer do him
self justice. When Fitzsimmons tried
to stand up before Jack Johnson in
Philadelphia on July II, 1907, he was
practically all in and was fiattened
by the negro in two rounds. His ap-
pearance on that occasion caused a
howl Of protest against the promoters
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30
McAdoo rakes to HIs Bed.

Washington, Dec. William G..
McAdoo, secretary of the treasury,
Is i'll with a severe cold, and took to
his bed on the advice of physician.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-30

Now that the janitors and the Pull.
man porters have formed unions, one
cannot talk so glibly of the decline of
royalty.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-02-14
women. PLAN TO HIKE
AND BOOST THE CAUSE

New York, February 10.-"General
Rosalie Jones, commanding officer
of the famous suffragist march from
New York to Albany, and her fol-
lowers are ready to begin their hike
to the national capital today. In the
line will be suffragettes from all parts
of the state.
Welcoming recruits in five states
as they proceed southwark, the wo-
men plan to reach Washington in
time to add themselves to the ranks
OF marchers in the woman's suffrage
parade the day before Woodrow Will
sons Inauguration. OF the loyal
few who tramped the entire distance
to Albany, General Jones and Col
oneP' Miss Ida A. Craft have prom
Used to make the Washington jour
ney, and one or two others are in the
probable" class.
I Where. Start Will Be Made.
The start will be made on the New
York side of the Hudson river. By easy
advances each day, the army will
pass through New Jersey, Delaware,
Pennsylvania and Maryland. There
will be campaigning for votes along
the way. Rallies will be held in
Philadelphia, Baltimore and other
cities.
Miss Elizabeth Freeman, whose BIZ
zarre Gypsy costume met with the
generals" approval, will precede the
army all the way to Washington in
a yellow covered wagon, and with an
assistant will sell buttons, pamph-
lets and cards, and in addition, in
true Gypsy style, will tell fortunes"
in the interest of the cause.
From the proceeds derived from
these various sources the mixers eX-
pect to obtain a large part of their
sustenanee en- route General"
Jones will carry a message from the
National Suffrage association and
will deliver it to President Wilson
at the earliest opportune moment.
'tYes; guess we will put one over
Miss Jones. I'VE cross the Della
ware the first time at Trenton, again
from Bristol, Pa, to Burlington, n.
j., and the third time from Camden.
N. J., to Philadelphia. We expect to
rival the Continental army in history
making"
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CITY OF .M-ANKATO.
Bfanson's Addition.
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CITY. OF WEST MANKATO.
West Mankato.
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-02-14
Tax and
Lot. Block. Penalty.

: UUtIUIS 10 NIaruen CITY IOWnslte. =.
Iucine Wilson, 90
and ........ ......333 3,6s
VILLAGE OF LAKE CRYSTAL.
Township One Hundred Eight. Range
TWENTY Eight. ~
.. - Total.
Name Of Subdivision Tax and
Owner. of Section. Section. Penalty.
Sets.
John N. Soderstrom, all
of Lot between Scott H
street and r. RE-. 80 4A3
VILLAGE OF LAKE CRYSTAL.
oka CRYSTAL Tpupcita1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-30

Two additional wings to the Fire.
stone Tire factory, which will permit
I 40 per cent increase in the output,
are rapidly nearing completion. and
probably will be ready for occupancy
early In the spring. Because OF the
care with which the present building
was planned by H. s. Firestone, presi-
dent of the company, the additions ut
into the scheme of things and when
completed will seem to have always
been part of the factory.
Like the rest of the building, the
new wings are of steel and concrete,
with facing of light brick, and are
absolutely fireproof.
The tire plant of the Firestone Tire
and Rubber company, moved into Its
present quarters two years ago. An
addition was necessary before the fac
tory was a year old. Before that was
nnIshed the wings now in course OF
construction were begun.
Offices of the company now take up
the top floors Of two wings More
space Is needed. however, and when
the additions are complete another en-
tire floor will be given over to Offices
CIevelands survival of the worst
blizzard in it's history and a food fam
Inc which menaced every resident OF
he city Is story of remarkable efh-
cheney of the modern motor truck ope-
rating under conditions that were as
dramatic as they were unprecedented.
While the city was buried under
twenty two inches of snow, with drifts
ave and six feet high in many prin-
cipal streets, with miles of fallen tefe-
graph poles and tangled masses OF live
wires with traffic completely para
lyxed, street cars abandoned and others
NARROWING their passengers overnight
under these conditions. the motor
trucks OF the leading merchants and
a few touring cars were the only ve-
hicles able to buck the drifts and bore
their way through the heavy blanket
Of snow.
And nearly all vehicles that could
move carried food.
Real heroism was displayed by many
truck crews who kept their vehicles
going on the third day OF the storm.
They were not working for the sake OF
business but for humanity. Hundreds
Of people waded through snow waist
deep to reach the depots of the Belle
Vernon Mapes Dairy company, the lar
xest milk distributor In Cleveland. and
then waited in line for hours TO get
the milk that was brought In on White
aye-ton trucks from milk trains that
were snow bound on the outskirts or
the city.
while a majority OF the merchants
made no effort To deliver goods the
Arms who operated motor trucks kept
them working day and nights
Mix was but one OF the
necessary supplies that ran critically
low. Tons OK bread spoiled in bak-
cries because II could not be moved
Thousands of Clevelandsrs. carrying
market baskets. worked their way
through deep snow 10 reach grocers,
butchers and bakers In ninety per
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-30
Squeeze Play Now
Enters into Golf

NEW YORK. Nov. 29.-After what
they have seen happen this year, II viii
not be surprising il golfers add to their
list of supe rstlt,on something like the
following: play off for a place and
get close to the cup" When Jerome
D. Travers had to play of for place
In the championship division OF the
national amateur tournament at Gar
den City the first week in september
then went right through the match
play and won the title. he set fash
ion which was copied by Frederick
Herreshoff
The latter, it will be remembered
took fifty-one for the first nine holes-!
the fall tourney at Atlantic City, but,
by coming back in thirty eight tied
with several others for the last two
or three places. A toss of the coin
sent Herreshoff into the first sixteen
and also provided the tournament win
ner, as Fred went right through the
division and carried off the cup.
Abroad. they have one superstition
which runs, Two down and five TO
play never won a match. Another
favors some one in the lower half az
the bracket to win championship
Here's chance for pet American
superstition such as There luck IN a
pIay-off." Only "Heinie" Schmidt is
not likely to believe 1t when he re-
members his experience in the same
play-off as that from which Trayers
emerged successful.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-30

OF State aid extended. The character
and extent of State aid will depend.
In large measure, upon circumstances.
The best results may be attained
where a direct appropriation OF State
funds for road construction can be
made The apportionment OF tbs
among the counties on the basis or a
fixed ratio to county expenditures Will
stimulate the raising of funds Tor
road Improvement in each county.
whether direct appropriations for
road work may be made by the state
or not there is a wide field for State
usefulness in connection with high
way Improvement There should be-
| believe, in every State q highway
commission charged with the general
duty OF promoting the Improvement
OF the country highways OF the state
Competent supervision is essential 10
the best results either in road con-
struction or maintenance, II all OF
the money that has been spent on
the country highways of our states
| had been wisely expended and If all
| the work that has been done had
been most intelligenuy applied. we
| should have much better system
| Of highways than at present Al TINS
| time. when there Is a widespread and
constantly growing appreciation OF
the benefits of good roads, We should
profit by the mistakes of the past.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-30
Miss Lee Throws
Winning Basket
for New Girls

BUENA VISTA. Nov. S9.--The first
Thanksgiving basketball game was
one of the most spirited ever seen
here. The class spirit was very
great, and the cloeeness of the con-
test intensified 1t TO an extreme de-
gree The final score was 1e to II
In favor OF the new girls. the winning
score having been thrown by Miss
Annie Lee just as the timekeeper an
nounced the end of the game. Some
called IT disputed game. saying the
timekeeper called the close or the
game before the ball left the hands
Of the player There was some bril-
liant playing on both sides. Among
those deserving special mention were
Miss Annie Lee, OF Irvlngton. Va.
daughter Of w Mcdonald Lee. COM
missioner Of fisheries: Miss Isabel En-
gle, of West Virginia and Miss Sal
lie Grove. Of Virginia
Immediately after this game, the
young ladies and the faculty went
to the Union Thanksgiving service at
the Baptist church
On their return, the young ladies
began al once 10 prepare for the sec
ond game, which was to be the spe~
cial feature of the day. between the
Athenian and Comedian Literary So
cieties The best players from hoth
the old students and the new had been
held in reservation for this contest.
and the interest Was very great. The
score was lb to In favor of the
Athan.anss An4ann thasa deserving
special mention for brilliant playing
were Miss Annie Lee, Miss Atwood.
Of Connecticut and Miss Ora Curtis
Rowe, of Virginia Miss Rowe did
M ~ f-71tariy brilliant ptaying max
ing every point on the winning side
except one
On the Comedian eide. the partic-
MAR strong players were Misses We'd
der, Gordon and Douthftt-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-30

SEATTLE. WASH. Nov. 29.-chi-
tina. a typical Alaskan mining town,
has 81 population OF 1850. all Americans.
and all baseball fans one of the
founders had baseball among his
possessions. Every evening the male
population gather in the only street
and PLAY catch. scrub" and cat :
Recently the inhabitants, shut off
from the world. held meeting 10 dis
cuss the proposition Of having base
ball ground, Paul Henry United
States missioner and q fan was
q prominent advocate OF IT, we have
plenty Of room time and enthusiasm,
he said. "abd I'm for constructing a
diamond right on the side hill east OF
the town. near the new road" The
proposition was applauded and be-
fore the meeting had adjourned plans
we're completed for the first ball park
In that Wild country,
The whole town turned out to help.
The women made coffee and lunch by
huge pine tree fire, while the men
and boys sawed and hacked away az
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-30
GOOD ROADS MEAN
MUCH TO COUNTRY
ARE ESSENTIAL TO PROSPERITY.
SAYS FORMER PRESIDENT w.
w. FINLEY.
URGES USE OF CONNECTS
STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERN
MENTs SHOULD GET TOGETHER.
HE sAYs--wIDE FIELD
FOR Roth.
URGES USE OF CONVICTs

Nation. State and country each
has proper relation to the improve
ment of the country highways" is the
opinion of the late w. w. Finley,
former president OF the Southern
railway, who died Tuesday.
Good country highways are so es-
sential to the highest development of
prosperity. especially in agricultural
communities. that. in my opinion, the
Improvement Of these highways In
any State 30 directly concerns all of
the people that the State government
may properly share In the work Of
road Improvement. Generally speak.
ing, the country Is the unit in al
matters of road construction and
maintenance. Participation In the
work by the State need not necessarily
disarrange this system. On the con-
trary, some Of the States which are
expanding considerable sums annually
on their country highways apportion
the money among the counties, which
are required to make contributions
bearing a nxed relation to the amount
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-30
HAVE DARK HAIR
AND LOOK YOUNG
NOBODY CAN TELL WHEN YoU
pARkEN GRAY. FADED HAIR
WITH SAGE TEA.

Grandmother kept her hair heautt-
fully tfHrkeBed. glossy and abundant
with u brew Of Sage Tea and sulphur.
Whenever her hair fell out or took On
that duh, faded or streaked appear
ance, this simple mixture was applied
with wonderful effect BY asking st
any drug store for ''wyeth's Sage and
snlphur Hair Remedy" you will get
q large bottle OF this old-time recipe,
ready 70 use, for about 30 cents. This
simple mixture can be depended upon
to restore natural color and beauty -
the hair and IL splendid for dandruT.
dry. itching scalp and failing Eair.
A well-known downtown druggist
rays everybody uses wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur because II darkens so natu-
rally and evenly that nobody can tell
1t has been applied---ss's so easy TO
use. too You simply dampen a
sponge or soft brush and draw II
through your hair. taking one strand
Eat a time BY morning the gray hair
disappears: after another application
or two, IT is restored TO It's natural
color and looks glossy. soft and album
dant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-30

at the clip / used to CO." said Ad.
when / put on the brakes for a rest
OF a round or two I'm lost and cant
get going again THAT Esssis 80 ~
had TO the nuhlic 60 I'm tN"os y
with long fights I've had my Ssss
and JEt4 II laGs@t Us
crow.
Ad always preferred the coast mill
Ing. but o. course at the ten-round
limit he Is through with California.
And IN his farewell as a twenty
round artist Ad takes IL rap at the
Eastern game. He said.
"'I win stick to the Milwaukee
game now / can still ret good mon
ey tn that city. for I've always given
them real run for their coin.
never really cared what / did In New
ork and Philadelphia or what they
thought OF me. They talk about the
Big Town II makes me laugh
When IL comes to the boxing game
those rubes are 100 years behind the
times They stand for winduI
matches there tina, wouldn't go fol
preiiminaries in California,
when I'm through I'll go back tc
California 10 live. but I'll never
again step ont OF my bath robe and
hear good old Billy Jordan shout In
my ear, let 'er 60"