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Mrs. Maria McArtor

Mrs. Maria McArtor, wife of J. o.
McArtor Of Howard, died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Wilson,
at Johnstown, Ohio, Tuesday evening
at 8 o'clock after 10 weeks illness
of typhoid fever. She left her home
in Howard about November 1st on a
trip to Kansas. While making a
short visit with her daughter in John
stown enroute west, she was taken i'll.
She is survived by two daughters.
The remains will be taken to the
home in Howard Wednesday evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
FASHIONS FRlLLs

Scotch plaids are fashionable for
children.
Hats for little girls are of bonnet
shape.
Leopard is the favorite fur for the
motor wrap.
There is revival of ostrich feather
trimming
Modified Norfolk suits are being
worn by the older school girls
Ribbons brocaded with velvet thist-
les are among the novelties.
Metal woven tissues continue to at
tract attention for evening wear.
A few new sweaters of shelton or
angora have collars and cuffs of fur
Denver Times.
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Lyman J. keene

Lyman ]. Keene, for many years
resident of Mt. Vernon, died at noon
Tuesday at the home of his sister in
Lancaster, Ohio, after an illness of
several months. Mr.. Keene was en-
ployed as a collector for the Republi-
can, but some months ago was COM
PEELED to give up his position on ac-
count of ill-health. He went to the
home of his sister where his condi-
tion became worse and he sank rapid
ly until death relieved his sufferings
on Tuesday. The deceased was born
in Hollidaysburg, Pa, February 16,
1874. In 1864 he enlisted in the army
at Pittsburg, Pa, and fought through
the Civil war. After the war he
worked at his trade, that of carpen-
ter. Shortly after 1868, he Joined the
Congregational church and decided to
enter the ministry. He went to Chi
cago and graduated from the Chicago
Theological Seminary in 1876. He
commenced work at once in a mission
cry church near Chicago. In Decem-
ber 1876, the deceased was united In
marriage to Miss Mary Leach of Chi
cago. No children were born to them.
Mrs. Keene's death occurred in 1900.
In the same year Mr.. Keene retired
from the ministry. He then took up
the collecting business and travelled
all over Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky
and other states. : After travelling
around for many years, the deceased
came to Mt. Vernon where the last
ten years of his life was spent.
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CLIFFORD PINcHoT FOR SENATOR

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 14-A rally
of Pennsylvania Progressives, mark
ing the opening of the Washington
party's United States senatorial and
gubernatorial campaign, began here
today and will continue over tomor-
row. County chairmen and other
party leaders from all over the State
are in attendance. Interest in the
gathering is increased by the proba-
bility that the rally will be made the
occasion for the formal launching of
the candidacy of Clifford Pinchot for
United States senator.
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MRS. Elizabeth Mulvaney

Mrs. Elizabeth Mulyaney died at
ber home. 107 West Burgess street,
Monday evening at S:15 o'clock after
an Illness Of months duration
caused by a paralytic stroke. She
was widow and was born March 5th,
1912, in Circleville, Ohio. She is sur
vived by one son, Robert Mulvaney,
and one daughter, Mrs. Grace Sutton.
The funeral at the house Thursday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. H. H.
Hurley officiating. Interment in
Mound View cemetery.
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Andrew sIubauah

Andrew Blubaugh, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Blubaugh, who reside
south of Danville, died at the epilepsy
hospital in Gallipolis, Ohio, Tuesday
morning after several months ILL
ness. He was taken to Gallipolis
about three months ago. He was 1S
years of age and is survived by his
father and mother. The remains will
be brought to the home south of Dan
vile where they will remain until
Thursday morning when the funeral
services will occur at st. Luke's
Catholic church in Danville at $50
o'clock. Interment in st. Luke's
cemetery
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16

V. owen of Mt. Vernon, and the Logan
by James r. Fitzgibbon of this city
and Hon. s. M. Douglass of Mans
field Plaintiff is farmer OF Ben
nington township, who had some bust
ness with the Bennington company.
The latter sold their holdings in
Licking county to the Logan people
and after declaring dividend went
out Of business and existence.
Before the dividend was declared
they sold the Knox county holdings to
another producing company. The
case is not being tried to jury, but
to the court alone.--Newark American
Tribune.
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NEIGHBORS
Turned Out And Saved House
From Being Destroyed
By Fire

Danville, Ohio. Jan. IA bucket
brigade formed by neighbors saved
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Bradfeld just east of this place.
Wednesday morning when the house
caught fire as the result of defeGs
tive fiue. Mr. Bradfield was working
near the house when he discovered
smoke and small flames issuing from
the roof near the Kinney. A number
of neighbors responded to his call for
assistance and a bucket line was
formed from the we'll in the yard to
the attic where the fire was located.
1t was extinguished without great
deal of property loss.
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Mrs. James Harris

Mrs. James Harris, formerly of
near Martinsburg, died in Newark
hospital Sunday evening after a short
illness. Her death followed an oper-
alton for obstruction of the bowels
She was 60 years of age and is sur
vived by a number Of relatives in the
southern part of Knox ounty. She
was an aunt of Mrs. ]. F. Shrontz of
Martinsburg. The funeral at Eden
chapel Tuesday morning at II o'clock.
Interment in the Eden Chapel ceme-
terry.
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Newark Woman Make SeOSa-
tiOnal Charges
Other Items Of Interest From
Court House

Edna e. Chesrown in her petition
for divorce from Robert w. Chesrown.
fled in common pleas court, says that
during their 10 months of married
life, all the money her husband ever
gave her was six bits, and the wife
thinks she really earned more says
the Mansfield News. This is the
second petition Mrs. Chesrown has
filed against her husband. The first
was withdrawn, the wife says, on his
promise to do better and to overcome
all the faults alleged in her first Pc
tition, but she claims her husband
kept his promise just weeks.
Kramer and Jarvis are attorneys for
the PLAINTIFF.
For cause Of action the wife says
her husband swore at her and called
her vile names soon after their brief
honeymoon set, that he imputed her
chastity and has at divers times at
tempted to assault her with his fists.
She says also that her husband has
threatened to kill her.
Mrs. Chesrown says that on Aug.
20 she returned to her husband at
Greenwich, where he was conducting
hotel, upon his promise to do bet
ter. She says her husband did not
keep his, word longer than three
weeks. Mrs. Chesrown says her hus-
band threatened to strike her while
in fit of anger. She relates that
they moved to Mansfield, as she was
unable to do the work in the hotel,
and her husband refused to hire help
for her. Mrs. Chesrown claims that
since moving to this city, her hus-
band has assaulted her several times
and has conducted himself in an
abusive manner. She charges far
ther that her husband refuses to sup
port her. She says it is impossible
for her to live with him longer. The
wife asks for divorce and restoration
to her maiden name, Edna E. Horn.
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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
Entertained
With Auction

Mrs. Hugo Peterson delightfully."-
entertained with an auction party
Tuesday afternoon at her home on
Gambler avenue. Nine tables were
filed during the afternoon and at the
conclusion of the contest, handsome
souvenirs were awarded Mrs. James
F. Lee and Mrs. George D. Arndt. A
most delicious supper was served to
which a number of invited guests
came in. The out-of-town guest was
Mrs. Robert Whittlesey of Toledo.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
CASE DISMISSED

Harvey Preston, charged with nom
support of his minor child by his
former wife, was given a hearing be-
fore Squire Harter Wednesday morn
ing. The case was dismissed after
the evidence had been heard.
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BOrrOWersSpeCial Advantages

We are in position to take a few
more first class loans on mortgage Sc
curity, on farms or homes in Knox
County. All loans are repayable at
any time and without advance inter-
est.
Partial payments permitted in any
sum.
II you are contemplating buying a
home in the city or country-buying
more land-building or repairing, see
us before completing your arrange
ments.
Knox Savings and Loan Associa-
ton. G. F. COLVILLE, Sec'y.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
ILL WITH TYPHOID

Word has been received in the city
to the effect that Mr.. Chase Dawson
of Indianapolis. Indiana, is seriously
ill with typhoid fever, Mr.. Dawson
formerly resided in Mt. Vernon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
Strong POINTS
OF The Buckeye State Building and
Loan Company, Rankin Building, %
West Gay Street, Columbus, ohio.

1. Safety. All money is loaned
only on first mortgage on homes and
farms, the safest of all mortgage
loans.
2. Profits. Time deposits bear five
percent interest per year, payable in
semi-annual installments.
8. Rady money, You can always
get the cash on your deposits.
A. Convenience. Centrally located
in the fireproof Rankin Building, %
West Gay street, Columbus, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
Scott whltford

Scott Whitford, one Of the best
known and most influential citizens
of Chesterville, died Wednesday
morning at his home after an illness
of some months. His death was due
TO paralysis. The deceased has a
number of relatives living in Mt. Yer
non.
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OFFICERS
Elected By The Masonic
Temple Company

At the annual meeting of the Ma
sonic Temple company Tuesday night
the following officers were elected:
President-Frank o. Levering.
Vice President-Frank Harper. !,
Treasurer-Robert s. Hull.
Secretary-Chas. G. Iams.
Executive committee-Chas. G.
Iams, Robt. s. Hull, l.. T. Cromley.
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First National, MT. Vernon
New Knox National, Mt. Vernon

Desault B. Kirk, John M. Ewalt,
Henry c. Devin, w. P. Bogardus, G. F..
Colville, r. G. Ringwalt, William A.
Ackerman. The board Of directors
held meeting Immediately after the
election and organized as follows:
President-Desault B. Kirk.
First Vice President-John M.
Ewalt.
Second Vice President-Henry G..
Devin.
Cashier-W william A. Alderman.
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Serious Charge Made

serious Charge Made
Assaulted her and then threatened
to commit suicide are among the
charges made in the divorce case Of
Emma F. Moran versus James G..
Moran. The suit is filed by Smythe &
Smythe and the plaintiff is the owner
of farm and buildings and stock, all
situated short distance south of the
city. The graver charge is that he
attempted to burn the house over
her head and saturated the floor and
carpets with oil. Also that on Octo-
Der 1S, 1912, he assaulted her and on
several other occasions committed a
like offense.
They were married July IA, 1900,
and have no children. She relates
that he dissipated some money for her
and by false pretenses collected cer-
tain money due her; that for the last
three years he has habitually drank
and failed to provide her with food,
shelter and clothing. He has threat
oned her life, she says, and she fears
him.-Newark American Tribune.
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The David Abbott FuneraI

The funeral of David Abbott will be
held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at
Miller Brothers Chapel, Rev. e. d.
Barnett officiating. Interment I'm
Mound View cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16

Ann Meredith Is to have one of the
leading roles in Guy Bottoms comedy,
"The Rule of Three" which is to be
produced in New York Soon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
Enjoy A Dance

Enjoy A Dance
At Gambler
A crowd of about twenty people
from Mt Vernon went to Gambler
Tuesday evening and after having
supper at the Kenyon house spent the
evening in dancing and cards until the
midnight train.
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A cablegram received by relatives
this morning announced the birth of a
daughter to DR.. and Mrs. Lester G..
Ogg, formerly of Mt. Vernon, at Camp
Statsenburg, Philippine Islands, on
Wednesday morning.
10
A son was born Tuesday afternoon
to Mr.. and Mrs. William Coe who re-
side just east of Lock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16

A painters brush may be used to
dislodge dust from cracks and crevices
about the house.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
Frederiektown National Bank

]. N. Braddock. R. G. McClelland,
M. T. Howes, J. c. Swetland. G. B.
SHETLAND, George Tulloss, G. r. Lev
ering. The directors effected the fol
lowing organization Immediately after
the election:
President. N. Braddock.
Vice President-R. G. McClelland.
Cashier-M. T. Howes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
Commercial Bank, Buckeye City

commercial bahk, buckeye OIty
e. B. Rice, N. H. Hunter, ID. S.
Workman, John Gardner, Joseph H.
Collopy. John L. Hammond D. F. Kay
lo,r w. H. Fry, D. B. Workman. The
following organization was effected
Immediately after the election of the
board:
President-E. B. Rice.
Vice President--N. H. Hunter.
Cashier-H. s. Workman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
Red Mems Dance

At Gambler
The Red Men of Gambler enter
tanned with dance in their hall on
Tuesday evening. There were forty
couples present. Music was furnished
by Bricker's orchestra.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
centerbura National Bank

OITItSTDUTB Nut'O''"I D'N
Manuel Grandle, ]. w. Condit, T. d.
Updike, l.. M. Daily, Isaac Harmer,
Edward H. Daily, l.. e. Brokaw. The
directors will probably effect an or
ganization next Saturday afternoon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16

From 1900 pounds to $500 pounds
is an elephants burden; that of
horse from 200 pounds to $50 pounds.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16

Deeds Filed =
@. l.. v. Nichols to George w. Hayes
80 acres in Harrison, 81.
Michael Strang to George Stitzlein,
40 acres in Jefferson, $3.50.
Benjamin Woodward to Susan M.
Barton, " are in Berlin, $725.
Frank Morrow to l.. H. Brentlinger,
lot So Foote'S addition to Frederick
town, 81.
William A. Adamson to John
Simonds, lot Maplewood addition, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16

Try removing mildew by soaking in
weak solution of chloride of lime,
then rinsing in cold water.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
Cociety
~ News
Entertained
Little Folks

entertained
Little Folks
Little Eloise Mitchell entertained
seven of her little friends on Tues
Gay evening. Games we're played and
refreshments were served. The little
girl received a number of gifts.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
Riahtmire Wins

Rightmire Wins
In the suit of William Rightmire VS..
Frank M. Cohran in which the plain
tiff secured judgment in the COM
mon pleas court of Knox county and
which was taken up to the circuit
and supreme courts, reached a term
ination Tuesday when decision was
handed down on re-hearing, which
is in favor of Rightmire.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
BANK ELECTIONS

The annual meetings of stockhold-
ers of the National banks Of Mt. Yer
non and Knox county were held
Tuesday and directors for the ensu-
ing year were elected. They were as
follows
First National, Mt. Vernon
H. H. Greer, R. M. Greer, H. S.
Jennings, Alice G. Mccarthy, Sarah
Russell The above board will meet
Friday morning for organization.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
A Knox Co. Case

a Knox co. Ease
The matter of Park DeCrow YER
sus The Bennington Gas and Oil Co.
and The Logan company is in hearing
before Judge Fulton today.
Plaintiff is represented by Flory G.
Flory, the Bennington Co. by Frank
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16

BY slipping stiff collars into a glass
tumbler after they are ironed and al
lowing them to dry they can be made
to keep thei rshape.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16

Angel food should not be stirred in
the ordinary way but folded over with
a long sweep of the spoon, SO that the
air cells may remain unbroken.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16
WORTH KNOWING

Use warm water to sprinkle startch-
ed clothes and the effect will be twice
as satisfactory.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-16

Elasticity is restored to rubber b.
cooking it in one part ammonia ant
two parts water.
The Washington times., 1914-04-13
BY Jonathan MacFa-Iand

conquering lofty peaks with an ice
pick and few lengths Of clothcslin.. IL
subtlv suggests to the timid traveller
that there Is just as keen Joy TO be had
by spending a few quiet weeks at n
hotel on the shores of Lake Geneva. il
calls 10 the lover OF winter sports tn
come during the cold months and rar-
take of what the land offers In the way
of skating. skiing, and tobogya1ins.
And If your appetite for thrills has be-
mCEie jaded, I'd advise you to try
toboSganinG at the rate of seventy
miles an hour on some of those cir
cUitous Swiss runs" It's like living n
melodrama. l always imagine I've res
cued the gamblers Iaup hter and am
racing Tophet- election, to rea ch
the old mill in time to prevent the
papers from being discovered.
Another way of testing your skill and
agility is in the sport called skijoring
which consists of applying horse power
to the ordinary sport of skiing. With n
fast horse and a fairly smooth stretch
or snow. you are given a ride that
comes closer to soaring I'm the blue than
anything | know Of outside aeropaning.
And, speaking of soaring in the blue,
the first time ! trie skijoring | tripped
on a snag. shot through space. and
when l landed was sore and blue all
over. my anatomy.
Copy't, 1914. Newspaper Feature Service Inc
The Washington times., 1914-04-13

Of health and strength, yet the battle
does go best with the strong in thought
and In body. The health that sniffs
like warhorse the fresh morning air
fray. but to him is vouchsafed more
happy conditions.
He II Is who will escape the storms
and stresses, the dysentery and the
fevers. the wounds and the exposure
The warmth and glow. the spirit and
dash that comes with scarlet health.
conquers In the end, though IL be in
many a momentarily lost battle.
Life Is full of the din of arms, the
yells Of savage rage, the means of the
fallen. The groan of death Is eternally
In the worldly air, which ever a solemn
stiffness holds
Victory is inevitable. however. to the
physically right man and woman. There
may be a dolorous, mournful note in
many a drum-oeat; the trumpet's blast
and the flap of banners do not always
come at happy moments, yet he who is
gfrded about with aggressive muscles,
bouncing red corpuscles. and springy
wind viii win more than a set OF spurs.
Thus thousand glorious daily wars
are fought under your very noses and
by you. Triumphant laurels and i'm
mortal fame lie in glorious confusion
amid every crowded street.
Troops Of daily heroes undistinguished
by wreaths. carrying dinner pals. or
riveting bolts forty stories high in mid
air. march with elastic tread back and
forth in the marts of men.
, Shamelessly / speak the platitude that
peace and life have their victories no
less renowned than war. Hand to
hand and foot to foot. stroke thrust.
fash and cries ask for quarter or for
victory.
The tug-of-war betwixt Greek and
Greek goes on eternally. The sweat Of
work Is the blood Of battle. Happy he
whose solid sleep. whose simple food.
whose moderate pleasures fit him phys
ically for the strife.
The joys of battle. like the perilous
edge Of combat when 1t RACES, cannot
be long endured by the ailing one. The
clamor of the fight, the clashing of con-
tending volleys and darts, soon lay low
the i'll. the lame, the halt and the blind.
Health alone wheels its way success
fully through the brazen chariots of
raging rivals. The dismal hiss Of fiery
darts, leveled in words or deeds at the
unhurt man, fall harmlessly In flaming
volleys on his head
The Jaws Of death are always showing
The Washington times., 1914-04-13
Three Minute Journeys ~ Ths:tss ::t th Wd

Y II Shakespeare were living today. and
were about 10 make :lis celebrated
i observation that the world is Il
stage and the inhabitants thereof
merely players, he would be Under
stood as having special reference to
switzerland, for no land on aarth pre-
sents such a striking analogy TO d
thester. Swltzerlsnd IS a great big
scenic drama, and Its stage managers.
property masters and actors lead the
world in producing a spectacle thai at
tracts a larger number of spectators
tlan any theater ever could
Now Switzerland IS a Hondrously
beautiful country. 1 can say that.
think. without fear of contradiction.
II II wasn't. there wouldn't be hotels
90 the value OF Sl6O 10000 sprinkIed
all over Its surface; there wouldn't be
hundreds Of miles of cliff-scaIing rail-
roads that every year carry hundreds
Of thousands of tourists up to the Te-
gions Of eternal snow and magnificent
views.
The railroads of the country are
owned by the government, and as Z
press agent the Swiss government is
lard to beat. 1t is unequaled, in fact.
II prociaims to the world the joys Of
The Washington times., 1914-04-13
Human Figure Natures LovIiest
Handiwork, Says Mr.. Mes
ser, and Should Be at Least
Indicated by Its Covering.

At last modern fashions have
found a defender in Washington.
Attacked from the pulpit as i'm
moral and assailed by social lead.
ers as ugly, they are not nearly so
bad as painted, if you take this ar
lists word for it.
E. c. Messer, dean Of Washing
ton painters, and director of the
Corcoran School of Art, finds in
them much that is beautiful.
In this article he discusses pres
ent day fashions from an artists
pieWpoiHt, and touches upon some
neW fashions in art, as weH.
By ]. R. HILDEBRAND.
Far from being ugly or inartist-
ic. present-day fashions afford an
opportunity for grace of line. har-
mony of color and beauty Of design
never before permitted
This is the striking statement of
one of Washington's best known
artists. not at all given to striking
statements, Z. c. Messer is ranked
ternity of painters.
More surprising still was his sec
ond assertion: That there is a note
of beauty in some of the artistic
fads OF the hour, in futurism, in
post-impressionism, even in cubism.
But. he hastened to add. he does not
indorse any of these freak develop
ments. To settle the matter of mod