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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-06
ROBBERY
At SPARTA
Two Men Bound And Gagged
A Woman
After Beating Her Into UncOn-
SCiouSneSS
RanSacked House And Got
Sum Of Money
Sheriff WoOIiSOn Is Notified
Of The Robbery
Much Excitement In Village
Over The Robbery
Much Excitement In Village
Over The Robbery

Sparta, Ohio, Oct. 5-A bold day.
light robbery occurred about Q clock
this morning at the home Of Albert
shoewaIter, near this village, when
two men bound and gagged Mrs. Shoe
walter and after beating her into un-
consciousness robbed the house of a
eonsiderabeI sum Of money and then
escaped In an automobile.
Last Friday someone dropped note
in the shoewaiters' mail box demand.
ing the sum Of $25. The note went on
to say that II the money wss not de-
posted In the mail box before Monday,
that two men would appear at the
home and demand the $25. The rob-
bers, who visited the shoewaIter house
this morning, were no doubt the per-
sons who deposited the note in the
mail box.
On Saturday night man appeared
at the Shoewalter home and demanded
'S25. Mrs. Shoewalter called to her
husband and told him to get the shot
gun. The stranger disappeared, but
not until he had broken in the glass
in the door.
Mr.. Shoewalter was absent from
home working in the field this morn
ing and the children were at school.
Mrs. Shoewalter was alone in the
house doing her morning work when
two men drove up in an automobile.
They knocked at the door and one of
the. men demanded S25. The woman
refused to give them the money where
upon one of the men struck Mrs.
Sboewalter and knocked her to the
floor. She was then bound and
gagged and was struck several times
on the head by the men until she lost
consciousness. The two men then ran
sacked the house and secured quite a
sum of money-the exact amount not
being known at the present time.
The two robbers left Mrs. Shoewal-
ter unconscious on the floor and es-
capped in the automobile. They were
s,ter seen ON the road going towards
at. Veernon.
Mrs. Shoewalter was discovered by
larry Taylor. neighbor, shortly at
sr the robbery occurred. She was
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-06
new PASTOR
Of The Gay ST. N. E. Church
breaches First Sermon

The Rev. e. e. Whitaker, the new
pastor of the Gay street M. e. church,
preached his first sermon in Mt. Yer
non on Sunday morning. There was a
large congregation.
Rev. Whitaker comes to Mt. Vernon
from Niles. He is considered one of
the strongest ministers in this district.
His sermon on Sunday morning was
very interesting and was greatly en-
joyed by the congregation.
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At The Session Which Con.
venes On October Is
Other Items Of Interest From
Temple Of Justice

An affidavit in lunacy was filed In
the probate court of Knox county on
Monday morning by Allen Robinson
against his daughter, Goldie Dodd.
The woman was arrested Friday night
by the police after giving them an
exciting chase. The medical exami-
nation was conducted Monday by DR..
N. r. Eastman and DR.. Fred l.. Sim
grey. A number of witnesses were
examined. The woman was adjudged
insane by Probate Judge Wilkins and
arrangements were made whereby she
will be removed to the state hospital
for the insane, Columbus, on Tuesday.
Only Error Cases
Clerk Of Courts Hayes has received
word that the court of appeals, which
convenes here Tuesday, Octber 19, will
hear only error cases. -rrn :, ,.rb9 .
Banbury Estate
Joseph F. Blubaugh has been ap-
pointed administrator of c. c. Ban
bury, giving bond in the sum of $4,000,
with Walter M. Riley and Lloyd M.
Bell as sureties. The appraisers are
William Lanning, Joseph Colopy and
Thomas Bradfield.
Executrix Appointed
Eunice e. Lyon has been appointed
executrix of Asher N. Lyon, giving
bond in the sum of $1,000 with r. Y.
Struble and T. M. Dill as sureties.
The appraisers are G. w. Tulloss, R.
G.. McClelland and Charles Patterson.
Marriage lieenses-
Fred R. Sullivan, car builder, and
Leava l.. Debrucque, both Of Mt. ver-
non. Rev. ]. A. Long.
Christopher Francis Swingle, insur.
ance agent, Akron, Ohio. and Pauline
Cecilia Durbin, teacher, Danville. Rev.
9. B. Teipe.
Carl G. Crumrine, salesman, Hunt
ington, w. Va. and Maude Marie
Dudgeon, Harrison township. Rev. j.
M. Helm.
Jesse Franklin Puffenbarger, labor
er, Bath county, Va. and Clara Fran
ces Davis, Mt. Vernon. Rev. O. E..
Ford
Deeds Filed
R. w. Phillips to Sylvan Tile. lot
in city, $3.50.
J. M. Woolison, sheriff, to Elizabeth
Swigert, 1873 acres in Howard, $3.50.
Thurlow Berger to Edna M. Gunter
lot in city, $2,150.
Edward r. Smith to John w. Ran
som, parcel in Liberty, $1,000.
James l.. Postlewait to Eva Rimer,
lot in city, 81.
Brooklyn Ransom to Ed Bell, lot in
city, $1,150.
Charles M. Phillips to Ethel Bricker,
parcel in Wayne, 81.
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Big BOOST
In Tax Duplicates From Stocks
And Bonds

Columbus, o., Oct. 5-Cuyahoga and
Hamilton counties have between them
more than $11,000,000 greater stock
and bond duplicates this year than the
entire state had in 1913.
These figures we're given out by the
State Tax Commission today. The de-
tailed figures supporting the commits
sion's statement are here given: Entire
state for 1911, s24,959,73O for 1912,
$50, 9,364,74O; for 1913, s33.a51, 1876; for
1914 in Cuyahoga county alone, $780,
036,O65; in Hamilton County alone,
81 ,693,1S1.
Particular attention is called by the
commission to the decline from 1912 to
1913, when the duplicate sank nearly
s6, 100000 on stocks and bonds. Stress
also is placed on the fact that only the
stocks of foreign corporations which
do not meet the requirements OF the
laws Of the state of Ohio are subject
to taxation. The millions of stocks in
Ohio corporations are not subject to
taxation.
Its little surprise parties" that are
credited with the big showing. By
the term the commission has reference
to the work of the District Assessors
in securing lists of stockholders in for
eign corporation.
When owners Of stock were cited
many were surprised, but returns prev
iously made were radically amended.
The commission explains, however,
that in many instances the owners of
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-06
BEATEN
Almost To Death Was OeIanO
Monroe
By Archie Lafever On Satur.
day Afternoon

Beaten practically into a lifeless
state, Delano ("Fatty") Monroe was
rescued from Archie Lafevcr in the
latter's back yard on West Front
street, by neighbors Saturday after
noon at about 4:30 o'clock, or death
might have resulted then and there.
The implement used by Lafever was
the handle of pick and he was maui.
ing Monroe with all his strength, when
Deighbors separated them. Monroe,
who is practically homeless, was TAX
en- to the residence Of Mr.. Frank Shaw
where care was given him and DR.. b.
c. Deeley called. The mans back, at
his right shoulder, was black and blue,
a threeinch cut lay open on his right
cheek, while all over his body there
were marks made by the heavy wood
en- handle. Chief of Police Parker and
Officer McElroy were summoned, La
fever was arrested and placed in Jail.
There are several stories as to the
cause Of the trouble. One is that La
fever accused Monroe of insulting his
wife, Monroe claiming that he had
done nothing Of the kind, but had
merely lain down on a couch to await
Lafever's return. However this may
be, Lafever had invited Monroe to his
horne for the purpose Of being enter
tanned, as Monroe is quite an adept on
the mouth-harp and guitar, playing
the two at one time.
The trouble presumably started in
the house and was carried on out in
the back yard. An eyewitness of the
beating, states that Lafever grasped
the pick-handle and, calling Monroe a
vile name, threatened to kill him. He
felled him with one stroke and then
proceeded to beat him up. Severa,
people residing in the community were
startled by Monroe's cries and rushed
to the scene. An effort WIS made to
restrain Lafever but proved failure.
1t was only when q revolver was pro-
cured, which was incidentally empty,
and pointed at Lafever, that he desist-
ed. The police officers were then
summoned and Lafever placed in their
charge. 1t is stated that Lafever and
Monroe had been drinking from gal
lon jug of whiskey. but only mod
crate amount of the beverage had
been consumed.
"Fatty" Monroe is we'll known in
this community, having always worked
around race horses or at livery stables.
He is single, having been divorced,
and has two daughters residing near
Bangs.
Lafever was brought into police
court Monday morning and released
from custody on condition that he re-
turn Thursday morning at 9 o'colck
for his hearing. The charge that will
be brought against him depends upon
Monroe's condition. Should the lat
ter get well and refuse to make an
affidavit, Lafever will probably be
charged with intoxication..
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-06
EARTHQUAKE KILLS MANY

Smyrna, Asiatlc Turkey, Oct. s.
Via London, Oct. 5, 1913 p. m.)-The
towns Of Isbarta population about
25,000), and Burdur population about
12,000), In the province Of konia,
were severely damaged by an earth
quake last night, at midnight.
The loss of life was very heavy.
These two towns are centers are Of
the carpet industry.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-06
Contract 10 Let

Eno KNOX county board OF elections
en- Saturday afternoon awarded the
contract to the Republican Publishing
Company for the printing of the ballots
for the November election. The con-
tract price was $392.75. The board will
meet on Wednesday evening at Z
o'clock when the judges and clerks
for the November election will be ap-
pointed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-06
Who STUDIES
Investments From All Sides Comes
To The Conclusion

l. That for real safety in all crises,
2. Mortgages on homes and farms
8. Are the best.
A.. Such are the securities
S. OF the Buckeye State Building
and Loan Company, Rankin Building,
go West Gay street. Columbus, Ohio.
G. Whose assets are $7,S0O,0O0.
Z. We pay five per cent. ON time
deposits. Write or call for booklets.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-06
Case Continued

The case of Arthur Simmons.
charged with giving away intoxicating
liquor, has been continued until Thurs
day morning at 10 o'clock, on applica-
tion of the defendant.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-06
Sheriff On The Case

Sheriff Woollson received word of
the robbery shortly after it occurred
and after obtaining description of
the automobile and the men started
towards Sparta. He was accompanied
by Depuy Sheriff Mossholder.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-06
FELL
While Playing Football And
Cut Cash In His Head

Marcel, the ten-year-old son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Emile Cornell, who reside on
the west side had a two-inch cash in
fiicted in his head Saturday afternoon,
while playing football with some of
his companions. Marcel fell against
a grape arbor and the sharp edge of
it cut his head. A physician dressed
the injury
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-06
stIll unconscIous when found.

A telephone message was sent to
Sheriff Woolison at Mt. Vernon and
he was instructed to be on the look.
out for the two men.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-06

Mrs. H. c. Shrider of the Granville
road went to Somerset, o., Monday to
visit with relatives.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-06

the stocks were not aware they were
subject to taxation and had neglected
to list them.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-06
For The Grange Community
Lecture Course

The following is the program of the
Pleasant Grange Community lecture
course:
Friday, Oct. 8, s p. m.-Lecture, Dirt.
Dollars, Sense-Hon. A. p. Sandles,
president Ohio Agricultural Commits
sion.
Friday, November 6-Farming on the
Other Side of the World-Prof Alfred
Vivian, o. s. U.
Friday, December 4-American Ag-
riculture VS.. European Agriculture
Dean H. C. Price, Dean of Ohio Col.
lege of Agriculture.
Friday, January g., 1915-Musical.
Friday, February g. 1915--Lecture
by President Hughes of Miami Uni
versity
Friday, March 6. 1915-Musical
Friday, April 10-Play 'In Old New
England
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-16

The coIors Of the rainbow are ex- hfbited in another masterpiece of the fanmaker's art. The coIors graduate from the lower ends to the tips of the feathers; they are inc paIest tints of the spectrum, starting with a delicate pink directly above the fan sticks and turning through delicious yel1ows, greens and blues to lavender at the feathers tops. The mountings of this fan are of mother-of-pearL It s a symphony in fairy tones
 Another fan has opals set in it's si1- yer sticks, while the feathers are in shades Of green. running from decided sage to nile. A combination of grays and greens is seen in a fan whose feathers are shaded from deep green in the center to pearl gray at the ends of the fronds- The sticks are oxidized silver set with wide pieces of cabbage jade the silver forming pierced and carved frames for the carved jade.
 Fellows and reds are prominent among the new fans. One in yellow is of the same shade throughout, the sticks being of amber and the feath- has gorgeous red feathers mounted in gold, the two outer sticks set with Ht- tie oblong plaques Of red coral which give just the right finishing touch.
 Black and white are so much a part of this seasons fashions that fans in plain black and white or in combina- tions of the two are shown in great variety. Rich black feathers are mounted in sticks of ebony or onyx or incrusted with faceted jet. A striking note in combined black and white is the fan having brilliant white feathers in a mounting Of bright. polished ebony.
 Enarnels are used on many fans. The watteau style is paramount in these. and that elusive old French pink is seen here to advantage. A few fans are set with diamonds and pearls and as if that were not enough. their sticks are enameIed too. The sticks, which are made of gold. are bordered with a rim of tiny pearls and diamonds. and little gemlike enameled pictures ap- pear Oh the npper parts or the larger outside sticks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-16
The Passing of the ParIor

l. t-- 7 SINCE housewives have condemned the parlor as obsolete. hopeIessly Victorian and altogether undesir- able. the small reception room has grown to be necessity.
 The big spacious living room that has been evolved from combining u- brary. 'sparlor" and sitting room is much too intimate a place for the en- tertainment of the casual afternoon or evening caller. however. The over flowing workbasket, the piano with it's burden of music, the books and papers lying here and there: if there are chiI- dren a tumble of toys and games de- lightfu1ly ningling with chair and .ta- ble iegs-an this pleasant litter speaks eIouuently Of happy family life. but by the casual disinterested observer
 might be mistaken for untidiness.
 But the tiny. conventionally furnish
 ed reception room solves the problem
 for the woman of the house. The fami-
 ly may riot in the great living room
 the pet canary may sing to the lifting
 strains of a merry ragtime. the cat
 and dog may caper wildly about the
 room snore sedateIy upon the
 hearth rug before the yawning fire
 place, heaped high with blazing logs.
 The housewife calmly surveys the
 scene with smiles of approval. secure in the Knowledge that tucked away be- side the entrance hall is her small re- ception room. specx1essly clean and always in order for the entertainment of the casual guest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-16
MoplsH coLLAR FANclEa.

MEDICI collars flourish at eve1tzg fhnctions, where, they appesr c- fully half of the lately launched unc1zl gowns. The reason for their vogue ir obvious since they conceal the uzty back which dishgurss many sn other- wise pretty woman, or the geEasH1E shoulders of the tnmafure girl
 JeWeIed net, or chiffon. beaded ra- lines or finsel lace is made Into the11 quaint collars. which are of eVsr height at back and aides and only felrz broadly at their ends. where .the yTlrz- edge is bent into a decided curve
 Antique laces-the wonderful crcarI toned meshes of French. spanish c- Italian origin make up into the mc-- stu ming of medict collars They fr-- dt1enfiy are the only -touchesl of lace about evening goWus-or the equaT stunning confectsons worn af after noon receptions.
 Plain and inc white linen. boFle1s-. Is the chic thing in nedicf collar for afternoon house gowns ln velvet or satin At first this combinzfion i-1- presses the beholder as very odd n-1 the very. simplicity of the humble rs-r finishing on gown of baudsons rz-- rio proves attractive 1doreover. % tor the allure of the unexpectsd-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-16
A Hint For the
 Discerning Woman

WOMEN do not generally rsalIzs
 the possibilities of attractlou In their appearance as seen from tho back How often have you walked be- hind a smart and cEarzning lo0l-inr woman and maneuvered to eaten C. glimpse of her face simply bscauss o1 the promise of that hack vfeWI
 It is not given to all women 11 achieve prettineas from fhs front. but many a plain faced woman can ha wonderfully seductive from an indirsct angle. A well fitting and neatly fas- tened gown, a belt of just the right width. hair arranged to make a har- monious line and a hat that rounrds f11 who1e-what at1racttons can lie in ffat cornbfnat90nf
 We do not realize how rnuch Iro ars gazed upon when our faces are turned the other way. Tn the street. fn ths restaurant. in a railway carriaEe, clr fellow men and women are obse<vius every detail Of our personal aDpear- ance. ana critical eyes, which are pc- l1teiy, turned away when we are 1aco to face. are searching out the frup1r- 1ectiongs Of arrangemenT or dt- tast rn have neglected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-16
THE FAN COMES BACK INTO ITS OWN

e. MO less am author than Addison wrote
 an essay for the famous Spectator about fans. Watteau dafntfly painted them, queens as well as coquettes o1 lesser castes have rogufshIy yielded them, the pope uses great fans of pea cock feathers in religious processions and during the middle ages fans were used in the churches to chase away the dies from the eucharist
 Early Egyptian paintings prove Ia niIiarity with the use Of the fan in very ancient times. The Grecian fan plurnes. while the folding fan was an invention of the Japanese during the seventh century. The idea for the folding fan was borrowed by them from the wing of bat. and it's use was introduced into Europe by the mo- rorioiis Catherine de MedicI
 Along with the coquettish black silk patch ana the powdered hair or wig the fan is again taking almost as prominent place in the toilet as dur ing the luxurious days of Louis Qua torze- Tb remains now for fashion to when we shall have our full compile ment of aids to dainty gesture.
 It IS thought that dancing has re- vfved the popularity of the fan. but for whatever reason it has swung back into favor. and artists are wing with one another to make beautiful and unique designs.
 There are white fans. all black fans and fans of many colors-dark toned. pale tinted. striped. shaded and plain eolored- They come in the latest col ors. too-copeuhagen. copper, peach, chamois. terra cotta. and o1ive-and they are ready for all occasions day afid evening for the matinee and luncheon. morning musicale or after si,va reception. tea dance. bali or the opera
 cleaning on their shanlks. One such eiorfz7e6 fan has a row Of diamond chips set in each one of it's pierced gold sticks and foasny white plunes Elmer aids enhance another gold mounting. and emerald green feathers top it sfr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-16

such affairs modelled by busy and re- sourceful Dame Fashion The frock il- 1ustrated would be peculiarly suitable for dances but it is available for /uuiet- CT occasions as we'll and is beautiful combination of white, net and pearls A glance at the accompanying illus tration will show the frock of pearl studded net. looped up with strands of seed pearls The white silk sash is festooned with seed pearl strands. from which hangs a pearl tasse1.
 And right here is a timely. word of cheer for all brides of the coming sea. son in respect to this particular gown we are discussing. Rare word in fashions feminine, it is erninent1y suit able to either fair or dark women. Whether the bride be a blond or br1-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-16
. srsas<fast sbortoaps.

| "a .- STTR and mix thoroughly a scant fu1s of baking powder, one teaspoonfuI into this a tablespoonful each of lard milk to make a dough just stin enough to roll out. Roll rather less than half an inch thick and bake in layer cake pans. Have ready two cupfuIs of finely chopped meat. half a cupfu1 chopped with q large tablespoonful Of butter, salt and pepper to taste. Thiclen with rubbed together. When the cakes are done split them open, butter them and spread the creamed meat between. There will be three thin layers.
 Puff Pudding.
 One-third of a. cupful of butter, a small cupful of sugar, two eggs beaten separately. a cupful of sweet milk, two cupfuls of -four. half teaspoonful of soda and a slightly heaping teaspoon full of cream of tartar. Put the batter in gem tins or muffin rings in quick oven. and when done turn out into a hot platter and pour over them sauce made of three tablespoonfuls softened butter rubbed smooth with one table spoonful of flour. Put into a saucepan and add cupful of sugar and one and one-haH cupfuls of boiling water. the juice and grated rind of half a lemon, and if the butter is not very salty a tiny pinch of salt will take away the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-16

ing upon this model heraIds style
 which by summer will be quite uni versa1. Everything for milady will be plafted. negligees. dresses and trim mings- A rather small hemp hat with 2 taneta crown, a pouch shaped hand l bag and gloves of embroidered silk
 complete the bewitching ensemble pie tured here.
 And, by the way. do not forget that the tai1eurs are made quite as often of cotton materials this year as of silk or worsted-gIorifled cotton. to be sure. for which fantastic prices are paid but fashion has a new sensation. and fash ion is therefore satisfied
 The Easter bride will require in her trousseau a frock for informal evening
 functions that will justly be regarded
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-16
SOME TOOTHSOME RECIPES


 raw flavor of a lemon sauce Thsr8 pufrs may be served fndfvfGua1ly Vrffh preserved peach or pear and 1FltlI the sirup in place of the sauce A fe1 chopped nuts sprink1ed over each par give another dainty touch
 London Potatoaa.
 Cut cold boiled potatoes 1engfhwllu and about a quarter of an inch t1Iclz AGince tablespoonful Of onion and zl-g lightly in bitter. then skim out and put in the potatoes and brown. surl1- king with salt pepper and uai1ca7 parsley. Lay thenn cn a heated platter and slice oyer them hard boiled eRer. allowing two eggs For i've people. Pour over them the following sauce. aIelt tablespoonful of butter. stir fn two la,- blespoonfuls Of Hour add half tea spoonful of salt and dash of pepDsr and then a half cupful of water and half cupful of vinegar mixed stir ven and let it boil up few nninutess add O tablespoonful minced parsley.
 vanfties.
 Cream half cupful of butter. add % cupfui of powdered sugar. pinch of salt. one teaspoonkuI of vanilla, half a cupful of milk and one and thrcc- quarter cupfuls ot four Spread On inverted buttered tins and bake iu a quick oven. Cut fn squares and rclL There is less danger of the wafer breaking if they are rolled hot Thil is done by placing tne pans on top 1r the range When taken from the oven so they do not cool and harden