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The Ordway new era., 1913-07-04
Troubles of the Japs

G. NaganO, son OF the Land of
Flowers, was soaked to the tune Of
S25 by Justice Westfall In SwInk last
week, as we'll as placed under a $500
peace bond because he went after one
M. Kurnoiya. a native brother. with
a knife an axe and other weapons
with the avowed Intention OF doing
bodily injury. The trouble started
over water-the source Of all Colorado
troubles Kurmoiya person food
ing Navano's field and washing nut
some Of his melon vines. Justice
Westfall was both the arresting
officer and Judge In the case.
The Jap restaurant On north Main
street, In Rocky Ford. owned by Sam
Nishimura. was entered last week by
thieves and watch and other things
stolen. The watch was left with the
Jap by Mexican as security for $500.
We presume the Jap loses.
The Ordway new era., 1913-07-04

The plans for La Junta's new opera
house have ceen completed and SUBJ
mitted to the opera house building
committee. The first draft is pen
Gil sketch and will be subject to alter
ations. The proposed plans make the
building narrow enough to have open
space on all four sides, the lot being
situated on corner. and street level
emergency exits are placed on each
side. The theatre will be up to date
In every particular and will have a
seating capacity OF 1900.
The Ordway new era., 1913-07-04
Organization Echo

About twenty Knights of Pythias
from this city autoed TO Ordway on
Saturday and assisted the Pueblo
knights 10 instituting lodge in the
Crowley county seat. The visitors
reached home about daylight next
morning and report that they had a
splendid time and started the new
lodge of with about 40 members on its
charter roll.-Rocky Ford Enterprise
The Ordway new era., 1913-07-04
Japanese Fireworks

Among the attractions at the band
festival at Rocky Ford on July 4 will
be great display of Japanese fre.
works. This attraction is made possi-
BILE through tine generosity Of the Jap
auese farmers living In that vicinity
who will have charge Of the display,
which will include everything In the
line OF pyrotecDics. The exhibition
will be given about $3.50 p. m.
The Ordway new era., 1913-07-04

"Fathers' Day." somewhat similar
to "Mothers Day." was observed In
Colorado Springs last Sunday. Instead
OF white carnations, worn In honor of
mothers. dad" was honored with a
bright red flower Of the same family.
The old boy don't get much attention
these days except when his check book
is available or when he has his pay en-
velope in his p0cket.-Exchange.
The Ordway new era., 1913-07-04
Very Easy.

Rene Dumic. chef of the Royal
hotel of Monte Carlo. was talking in
New York about menus. "A good
menu" he said, "is one that tempts
the jAded appetite-one that, like
fresh AstFakhan caviare, will give
even to the surfeited broker the ap-
petite Of . cart horse. II u easy
enough to make the hungry eat he
added. smilins-"as easy - to mako
4 rivers mouth vataE.s
The Ordway new era., 1913-07-04
No Doubt

There will be match game of cro-
quet on the grounds south of Mr.. Car
ter's dwelling on the Fourth. Four of
the best players In town will particip-
ate In the event and the contest is sure
to be exciting.-Fowler Advertiser.
The Ordway new era., 1913-07-04
The Weeds Come Down.

Those blamed weeds have been cut
and Swink is much better looking
town. Marshal Croop got Frank Bur
shears to hitch up team to u mower,
and-Bing! The weeds and alfalfa
about the streets fell into a withered,
sickly mass.-Swink Advocate.
The Ordway new era., 1913-07-04
Ye Godsl Wake Upl

Ordwsy. the capital Of Crowley
county, is now lighted by electricity.
The juice was turned I'm for the drst
time last week:-Bent County Demo-
crat. which is published at Las AMI
mas.
The 'juice" from the transmission
line of the Arkansas Valley Railway,
Light s. Power company was turned
into Ord way Monday Of last week, but
the town is getting no day service at
the present time LA Juota Ex-
change.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02
RAGS
Is Now With The Good Dogs
On The Other Shore

rags" one of Mt. Vernon's most in
telligent and well known CANNES
owned by Mr. ]. L. Brinning, was
killed Friday evening while stealing
a ride on a street car in South Vernon.
For some time he had been in the
habit of boarding car on the public
square and riding to the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Richards in South
Vernon where he invariably received
a treat of something good to eat He
made the trip as usual Friday evening
but the car was running rapidly when
he leaped to the ground near the
Richards home and two of his legs
were broken. He was chloroformed.
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Man Sues Wife For Divorce
In Common Pleas
Other Items Of Interest From
The Court House

Mary Davis, aged about 65 years,
was apprehended by Sheriff Woolison
near the James Biggs farm, east of
Gambler, Friday afternoon and was
placed in the Knox county Jail for
safe keeping. 1t is believed the wom-
ans mind is unbalanced
The sheriff received a call from Mr..
Biggs Friday afternoon stating that
the woman was acting very strangely
in the vicinity of Gambler and it was
the belief of Mr.. Biggs that she was
starving to death. Sheriff Woolison
drove to the Biggs farm in his auto
mobile, and brought the woman to the
county Jail. Sheriff Woolison at once
recognized the woman as having been
arrested in this city some years ago
for intoxication. Since that time sne
has been living in Wheeling, West Vir-
ginia. The Davis woman stated that
she had walked all the way from
Wheeling and was on her way to
Cleveland
Sheriff Woolison states that he will
turn the woman over to the county
commissioners next Monday and they
can dispose of the case the way they
see fit. 1t may be that the woman
will be sent to the infirmary as she
is in need of proper care.
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And Their Efforts Prevented
Spread OF Flames
Line Of Hose Stretched To
The Creek
And Hand Engine Was Brought
Into Action
Large Quantity OF Merchan-
disc Was Rescued
And Carried To Safety Points
In Distant Rooms
Owners OF Destroyed Prop
efty Already Planning
For New Buildings
Fredericktown, Ohio, August 8

Fredericktown, Ohio, August 80
The heart of Fredericktowns busi-
ness district was consumed by fire
which started at the rear of the Lewis
&c Ward clothing store Friday after
noon at 1880 o'clock. The disaster
entails loss of over $50,O00.
Practically an entire block on the
east side of Main street was burned.
The only building being saved was a
story brick structure with the X. of
P. hall on the second floor and with
the Davis & Dague grocery on the
first floor
Poor Judgment on the part of the
volunteer fire brigade when they first
began their heroic fight against the
flames allowed them to spread rapidly
and, famed by a stiff breeze, the fire
was soon beyond control. In the ex-
citement of the moment the men
handling the hose played a streo III
upon the roof of the building where 10
fire could be seen while the flames
spread swiftly and unmolested in the
rear of the building.
The places of business destroyed
were:
The. Carl Walters barber shop.
The Clyde Harris meat market
The F. F. Hosack drug store and
hardware store.
The Lewis and Ward clothing
store.
The Harry Howard ice cream parlor.
The H. E. Cassell grocery.
The Thomas Miller barber shop.
The Fox Brothers meat market.
The M. T. Beck racket store.
At 1870 O'Clock Mr.. Harry Ward,
one of the proprietors of the Lewis
& Ward clothing store, and Mr.. Philip
Brereton of Mt. Vernon were stand
ing in the clothing store. Smoke be-
gan to issue from the rear of the
room and they hurried to investigate
its source Rushing upstairs they
discovered flames in the northeast
corner of the room An alarm was i'm
mediately given and then the two
men made frantic efforts to subdue
the flames with buckets of water
This was impossible but it is believed
that if the stream from the fire hose
had been played upon the right spot
in the beginning the business of Fred
ericktown would not now be stunned
by the greatest loss in its history.
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Cociety
ONews

Annual Reunion
OF Melick Family
(By The Secretary
The sixth annual reunion Of the
Melick family was held August 21, az
Riverside park. About so friends
and relatives enjoyed the bountiful
dinner which was served on the lawn
at the noon hour. A program con-
sisting Of recitauons was given by
the younger members, while stories
were told by the older ones. The his
tory of the family was read by Jones
Melick Of Newark. The following Off.
GERS we're elected:
President-John Melick.
Vice President-Gus Melick
Secretary-Mrs. B. E. Salisbury.
Treasurer-Frank Melick.
1t was voted to hold the next reun-
ion at Riverside park in 1914.
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WELCOME TO THE
LORD CHANCELLOR


Montreal, Aug. 30-EIaborate
arrangements have been perfected
for the reception and entertainmet
of Lord Chacellor Haldane on the oc-
casion of his approaching visit to this
city to deliver the annual address be-
fore the American Bar Association.
Hon C. H. Doherty, Minister of JUS
tice of the Dominion, has gone to
West Point where he is to meet Lord
Haldane today and escort him to Mon
treal
The distinguished visitor will spend
tomorrow quietly in this city. The
only function will be private dinner
given in his honor by Frank B. Kel-
logg, president of the American Bar
Association. Lord Haldane will de-
liver his address before the associa-
ton Monday afternoon. On the ev-
ening of that day the Minister of JUS
tice will give dinner at the Ritz Car'-
ton in honor of the Lord Chancellor,
and among the guests will be EXPIRES
ident Taft and Maitre Labor. The
Lord Chancellor will depart from the
city Tuesday in time to take passage
on the steamship sailing from New
York the following day.
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L. 2. Alderman and VIM. A: Ackerman
executors and trustees of the estate
OF Joseph Scott, plaintiffs.
versus
Phoebe Ann Scott ct al, ddefendants
VIM j. Scott who resides at ClaypooL
Indiana.
Elijah ". Scott who resides at Milford.
Mary Forbes who resides at North To-
peka, Kansas.
Olive Brook Alderman whose residence
Anna Chrisman who resides at Nor-
borne, Missouri.
Ella Wells who resides at Rich Hill
Kate Kerr Frayne who resides at
Stockland, Illinois.
F'reda Hope Dawson who resides ar
Ina E. Stull who resides at Dahigren.
Hamilton Co, Illinois,
Fred J. Linville who resides at Ad-
vance, Stodard County, Missouri.
Leland NJ. Linville who resides at Wap-
papeilo, Butler Co., Missouri.
Sylvia Chloe Linville who resides at
wappapielo, Butler Co, Mo.
John Denman who resides at Independ-
ence. Missouri.
Ann Chatelain who resides at Rantoul.
Jodie Denman who resides at Cam
bridge, Nebraska.
Chauncey 8. Dice who resides at In
dianapolis, Indiana.
Ada E. Watson who resides at Indian
F. w. Dice who resides at Moline. IL
]. E. Dice who resides at Somerset.
Pennsylvania.
apolis. Indiana.
G. M, Dice who resides at Kendalvilles
Fahn Dice who resides at Kendalviiles
Mrs. r. c. Hemmingson who resides at
Moline, Illinois
Mrs. ]. B. Wright who resides at ROCK
Mrs ]. G. Bennett who resides at.
Logansport, Indiana.
Mary Coultrap who resides at Naper~
The unknown heirs of William Scott.
The unknown heirs of George Scott
The unknown heirs of Maria Taylor,
The unknown heirs Of Rebeeca BrooK.
The unknown heirs of Ann Brook:
The unknown heirs of John Scott.
The unknown heirs of Mary Denman.
Will take notice that l.. b. Ackerman
and William A. Ackerman, executors ana
trustees of the estate of Joseph Scott.
deceased late of Knox county, Ohio, on
the 26th day of July 1913 filed in the Court
of Common Pleas of Knox County, Ohoa
their petition praying that the oetenoS
ants be required to set up their seyerat
interests I'M the said Joseph Scott's es-
tate and asking the courts direction rela-
tive to the distribution of said estate ana
the right of the defendants therein;
The above named parties are hosihS1 ,t ~
that they are made parties DEFENDANT IN
said case and are required 70 ansWerr
the same on or before the 9th day OF
1. B. ACKERMAN and
VIM A. ACKERMAN,
Executors and trustees of Joseph Scott's
By g. F. Colville. their attorney.
10 ;S-5 II 10, ,2s;s-2S
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There is more Catarrh in this section Of
he country than all other diseases put
together. and until the last few years
) as supposed to be incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced II local
! 'sease and prescribed local remedies, and
~ constantly falling to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable. Sci
nee has proven Catarrh to be consti-
iutional disease, and therefore requires
Constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
'ure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney &
70. Toledo, Ohio, is the only Constitu-
ilonal cure on the market. 1t is taken in
ternally in doses from 10 drops TO a tea
spoonfill 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
Hffer one hundred dollars for any case 1t
f0tls to cure. Send for circulars and tes-
imonials.
Address; F. ]. CHENEY CO., Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Take Halps Family Pills for constipation.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02
Entertained
At Dsnville

Mrs. Willard Baker and Mrs. Fred
BURNETT delightfully."- entertained in
honor of Miss Eva Workman at the
home of Mrs. Baker in Danville Fri
day afternoon. Miss Workman will
be married on September 9Th to Prof.
essor Michaels Of Brookings, South
Dakota
Hearts was played during the af.
ternoon, five tables being filled. The
prize was awarded Miss Workman.
The home was very prettily decorated
for the occasion with hearts and vel.
low and white flowers. Delicious re-
freshments were served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02

heat and on one occasion the livery
barn did catch fire but It was dis
covered in time to prevent spreading
of the flames Had the barn burned
the warehouse filled with grain, wool
etc, would also have been destroyed
The sides of the two large buildings
were kept soaked With water. All at
tention was centered upon saving
them after it was seen that the other
buildings could not escape.
The various owners of the buildings
burned we're Albert and Harry Fox,
F. F. Hosack, Charles and William
Ewers, H. E. Cassell and Thomas Mil
ler & Son. The entire loss caused by
the fire including the merchandise
and fixtures in the stores was only
about one-fourtth covered by insur-
ance.
The business block which was de-
stroyed displayed a rather imposing
aspect before the fire. To the casual
observer the buildings appeared to
be in a sense modern. This, however,
was not the case for nearly the entire
block was a veritable fire trap. Once
the blaze got a good start the only
good that the fire department could
do was save the surrounding build.
ings. This they did in very credit
able manner. The villagers were
free in expressing their views upon
the matter and said that the buildings
had been a menace to the safety OF
the town for many years on account OF
their condition that rendered them so
susceptible to fire.
The owners of the buildings that
made up the destroyed section are not
in a position to state definitely con
cerning their plans for the future
but from the information that can
be gained upon the subject the citi'
zens of Fredericktown have good
reason to believe that the block will
be rebuilt and that new and modern
structures will soon take the place
of the old and undesirable buildings
that were so quickly reduced to ashes
Hundreds of dollars worth of goods
was saved for the merchants in the
fire zone by Fredericktown citizens
who worked willingly and rapidly to
remove merchandise from the burn
ing buildings to safety in other more
distant rooms. Goods from meat
markets, groceries and Beck's racket
store were piled high in the middle
of Main street but far enough away
to render them safe from the fire. AT
ter the excitement began to abate
many willing hands we're lent toward
removing the heaps to more secure
quarters. The stock from the cloth
ing store was removed to room di
rectly across the street from the
burning store.
There were numerous humorou:
comments by members of the crowt
of spectators upon the threatened scar
city of meat and shaves in the vii
lage. AS a matter of fact the outlooN
is not SO humorous after all because
the only two meat markets and the
only barber shops in the village were
destroyed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02
X MARK
Be Placed In Front Of
Names Written On The
Ballot

In view of the fact that names of
candidates may be written on the bal
lot at the coming primary next Tues
day, it might be well for persons,
who write such names, to bear in mind
the fact that in writing such names
as they desire they must put an X
mark in front of each name so writ
ten or it will not be counted by the
election officials.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02
QUARTERLY
Conference Of The N. {.
Church Friday Evening
When Reports Of The Years
Work We're Given
And Officers Elected And
Committees Named

The fourth quartetly conference Of
the Methodist Episcopal church was
held in the parlors Of the Gay Street
NJ. E. church Friday evening with a
very large attendance Of members of
the church. Officers were elected.
committees were appointed and par
tial reports were read By the secre-
taries of the various departments Of
the church. These reports showed en-
couraging advances and success dur
ing the year that IS now nearly I'm
ished.
Full financial reports could not bel
made at this time and will not be OBJ
tainable until the close of the year
The partial reports, however, indicate
that the complete figures will be en-
tirely satisfactory to the better sue
cess of the church as there is a
marked gain in practically every de-
partment over last year
A resolution was unanimously
adopted by standing vote instructing
the delegate to the annual conference
and the district superintendent to use
their utmost efforts to secure the re-
turn of Rev. E. D. Barnett as pastor
of the church for another year.
The conference was opened with
District Superintendent Austin Phil
pott of Delaware, Ohio, as chairman.
Mr.. P. S. Kelser of this city acted as
secretary, The partial reports of the
various secretaries were read. Fol-
lowing this the officers were elected
and the committees were appointed.
They are as follows:
District Steward-Silas Parr.
Recording Steward-P. S. Kelser.
Delegate to the annual conference
at Canton September 23rd-Columbus
Ewalt
Board of Stewards-Edwin Wright,
Silas Parr, A. R. Sipe, J. ]. Phifer, R.
c. Mitchell, P S. Kelser, F. G. Hadley,
j. NJ. Walker, w. H. White, w. F..
Rimer, L. J. Minard, John Weaver, J..
NJ. Claypool, A. C. Barnard, B. B.
Mann, Robt. Hier, Frank Long, D. B..
Kerr, Clyde Michaels, P. l.. Wilkins,
L. A. Stream, Chas. Hinken.
Trustees-Columbus Ewalt, S. G.
Dowds, c. K. Conard, Frank Kirby,
Chas Sapp, DIR. H. W. Blair. B. D. Her
ron, E. E. Jacobs, C. H. Winans.
Committees for 1s13-1s14.
Foreign Missions-Mrs. Frank Long,
Mrs. F. H. Huntsberger.
Home Missions-Mrs. J. Reed Had
ley, Miss Gertrude Parr
Sunday Schools-Mrs. Arthur Par
menter, Mrs. Harry farsi, Miss Nan
ME Wright.
Tracts-Mrs. c. S. claypool, Daisy
Vernon.
Temperance-Clyde Michaels, c. c.
Dowds, w. R. Basnett
Education-C. H. Winans, Jas X.
Lyman.
Freedman's Aide. o. Rockwell,
Arthur Smith, Frank Butler.
Hospitals-Mrs. S. J. Dorgan, Mrs.
Thurlow Berger.
Church Records Phifer, Silas
Parr.
Auditing Accounts-Chas E. Ayres,
John Gamble.
Parsonage and Furniture-Mrs. VIM.
Babbs, Mrs. c. S. Claypool Mrs. Hat
tie Lauderbaugh,
Church Music-E. E. Jacobs, A. R.
Sipe. Frank Banter, Mrs. H. w.
Blair. Miss Mae Gorsuch.
Estimating Pastors Salary-Board
of Stewards.
Estimating Aid for Conference
Claimants-Board of Stewards,
Trier of AppeaIs-Columbus Ewalt.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the un'
dersigned has been appointed and
qualified administrator of the estate
of
LOVINA HOOD
late of Knox county, Ohio, deceased,
by the Probate Court OF said county.
August 18th, 1918.
JAMES A. SCHAEFFER,
Administrator,
Mt. Vernon, Ohio
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02
HORN.RECOVERING
From The Bad Injury He Sustained
On Thursday

Bladensburg, Ohio, August 80
Martin Horn, the aged man, who was
seriously injured Thursday afternoon
by being kicked by horse while at
his home north of here, is improving.
1t was at first believed that he could
not recover from the injuries sus-
tanned but his condition now gives
good reason for hope that he will fully
recover.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02
DAWSON WAS SECOND

Joe Dawson, formerly OF Mt. Yer
non, was second in the Cobe Cup
automobile race at Elgin, ILL.,, on Fri
day Dawson piloted Daltal, new
car. Dawsons average was about
66.S miles per hour.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02
DEATHS
+ 4 !. i j. X X X X +
Miss minnie Howard

Miss Minnie Howard died at the
home of her sister. Mrs. Samuel zent.
in Fredericktown, Saturday morning
at 8 O'Clock after an illness of several
months duration caused by tubereu-
losis She was so years of age at the
time of her death The funeral at the
house Monday afternoon, Interment
in Forest cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02
Honorinu

EIVTINI IIIH
Miss Semsns
Miss Dorothy Tudor entertained
twenty two of her friends Friday ey.
ening at her home on South jefferson
street with progressive conversat.
on party in honor of her guest, Miss
Mary Semans Of Delaware, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02
NOTICE

Wanted, at once, % girls to sew on
power machines. We pay a bonus
while being trained If permanent
position is desired Call at our office
and get details.
THE ]. S. MCCONNELL co. 9
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02
Wants Divorce

Wants Divorce
Charles l.. Knox has commenced a
suit for divorce in the court of COM
mon pleas of Knox county against
Edith Knox The plaintiff states
they were married on September 4,
1907, and that no children were born
to them. The plaintiff states that the
defendant refused to cook his meals
and that she was accustomed to leave
him for several days at a time. The
allegation is made that the defendant
left the plaintiff on September Is,
1912, and since that time has refused
to live with him He therefore asks
for a divorce. Lewis B. Houck is the
attorney for the plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02

Mrs. Angeline Garrad and son, Mr.
Ray Garrad. went to Akron Saturday
morning to visit for several days with
friends.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02
Arm BROKEN
Harry Upham Injured While
CraRkinq Auto

Harry Upham sustained a broken
arm at about 1:30 o'clock Saturday
morning while cranking an automob-
lie on the west side of the public
square. He was operating the crank
with his right hand when the engine
"bucked" and reversed it with great
force. Both bones in the forearm
were broken. His brother, Percy,
assisted him to the Office of Drs. S.
E. and B. C. Deeley where the fract-
ures we're reduced.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02

Inventory Filed
In the matter of the estate of John
P. Richardson, an inventory and ap-
praisement has been filed in probate,
showing the following; Personal
goods $500.
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Sues An Adm!nistratrix-

Sues An Administrative
Carrie G.. Barber has commenced an
action in the court of common pleas
of Knox County against Eva. M. Glenn,
Administrative of Thomas Glenn. The
plaintiff asks for judgment in the
sum of $1,451 which she alleges is
due her for nursing and caring for
Thomas Glenn during the closing
years of his life. The attorney for the
plaintiff is Lewis B. Houck.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-09-02
LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT COMMON PLEAS
OF KNOX COUNTY, OHIO
L. 3. Ackerman and VIM. A. Ackerman