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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31

He expects also to visit Buffalo and
Detroit before returning home. His
wife and children are visiting with
Mrs. DIR. Wortheimer at Ada Ohio.
Mr.. Royal Dewitt Of Cincinnati,
visited with his family in this place
last week.
Mrs. Robert Harry came to Fred.
ericktown on Saturday for a short
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Robb spent
the week end with Gambler friends.
Commissioner and Mrs. T. NJ. Dill.
lwere visiting the formers mother
near North Liberty for several days
last week, returned home on Sunday.
Mrs. Plank and daughter, Miss
Mable, are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Brentlinger this week.
Mrs. Rollin Steinmetz and sons, of
Troy, Ohio, are visiting relatives here,
having been called to Frederlcktown
by the death of Mr.. Jacob Steinmetz.
Miss Pearl Harris, of Mt. Vernon.
visited Fredericktown friends sever.
al days the past week.
Mr.. William HUM, of Zalesh, o.,
was in Fredericktown on Tuesday and
Wednesday, looking over the place
with view of locating here.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Beck and son,
Jim, visited relatives in Mt. Vernon,
on Friday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Clark, of Mt.
Gilead we're here to attend the funer-
al OF the late Mr.. Jacob Steinmetz.
Mr.. Clark is brother of Mrs. Stein
metz.
Mrs. Rufus Atherton who has been
at the bedside of her husband at the
Mt. Vernon Hospital has returned
home. Mrs. Atherton has been an in
valid for the past two years and her
husbands injuries have caused her
much mental distress.
The young sons of Rev. ]. B. Jones,
formerly of this place but now of
Worthington, Ohio, visited Frederick
town friends the past week.
Miss zetta Herrick, of Ankenytown,
was the guest of Mrs. E. A. Poorman
on Saturday last.
Miss Eulala Smythe, Of Perrys-
vile, o., was a recent guest at the
home of Mr.. Fred Barnhard in this
place.
Mr.. Forest Briggle has returned to
his work in Clarksburg, w. Va, after
a vacation Of three weeks spent in
the home of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Briggle.
Miss Ella Mount, of this place and
Miss Sylvia Mount, of Chicago, have
gone to Chautauqua, N. Y. for a visit.
DR.. L. B. Wickersham,of Des
Moines, Iowa, one of the leading
Chautauqua lecturers of America, ex-
poets to stop off at Fredericktown on
August and Sth, while brother, Mr..
E. E. Wickersham, local manager of
the Bell Telephone company. 1t is
hoped that the Doctor may be induc-
ed to give one of his lectures while
here. The regular course of the
Frederlcktown Chautauqua will have
been completed on the 5th of August
and if the tent can be held a couple
of days it is possible that such an
arrangement can be made.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31
Causes of Stomach Troubles

Sedentary habits, lack of out door
exercise, insufficient masticaion of
food, constipation, torpid liver,
worry and anxiety, overeating, partak-
ing Of food and drink not suited to
your age and occupation. Correct your
habits and take Chamberlain's Tab
let's and you will soon be we'll again.
For sale by all dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31
Surprising Cure of Stomach trouble

Surprising Cure of Stomach Trouble
When you have trouble with your
stomach or chronic constipation. don't
imagine your case is beyond help just
because your doctor fails to give you
relief. Mrs. G. Stengle, Plainfield, N.
j., writes, For over a month past l
have been troubled with my stomach.
Everything l ate upset it terribly.
One of Chamberlain's advertising
booklets came to me. After reading
a few of the letters from people who
had been cured By Chamberlain's Tab.
lets, l decided to try them. I have
taken nearly three-fourths of pack
age of them and can now eat almost
everything that l want" For sale by
all dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31

Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Burt, of St.
James, and Miss Dere Bartman, Of
Rochester, Indiana, were guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Watson last
week.
Miss Helen Snyder, of Frederick
town, and Mr.. Frank Auker, of
Shauck, we're married, on Thursday,
July 23rd, at 10 a. M, at the home of
Rev. S. Il. Sears. The newly weds
went to Caledonia, Marion and other
points in their automobile.
Last Friday the X. of p of this
place gave an excursion to Cedar
Point that was a decide success in
every way. The weather had been
threatening but a larger crowd was
on hand than had been expected
either by the Lodge or the railway
| company, consequently many were
compelled to stand in the aisles. Ad-
ditional coaches were put on at Mans
field and Chicago Junction, and on
the return trip the train was divided
into two sections. Everybody had a
fine time, as the weather was not too
hot and many took in the bathing
and reported that the water was
fine"
Mr.. and Mrs. Worthinton, of Card
ington, o., returned to their home the
first OF the week. They were called
here by the death of Mr.: Jacob Stein
metz.
Rev. II. l.. Chaplin is taking two
weeks vacation attending meetings at
Willoughby Beach near Cleveland.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31
The Best Medicine in the World

MY little girl had dysentery very
bad. ] thought she would die. Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy cured her. and l can truth
fully say that think it is the best
medicine in the world" writes Mrs.
William Orvis, Clare, Mich. For sale
by all dealerR
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31
Democratic Candidate for Judge of the
Court of Appeals

Knox County never had Circuit
Judge or Judge of the Court of Ap-
peals. We now have an opportunity
to secure one in the person of Lewis
b. Houck, who was born and reared
in the county and has lived in it all
his life. He is a good lawyer and is
worthy and we'll qualified for the
bench.
Democrats of Knox county be at the
Primary election August IL and vote
for Knox county product for nomina-
ton for Judge of the Court of Ap-
peals.
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file THE
FIRST CASE
Under The TOrrenS Law In
In Knox County Court
The Action Brought By An
Assignee In Probate
The Last viii Of Bertha c.
Payne Is Filed
Delinquent Tax List Will Not
Be Large
Verdict Set Aside In Case By
Judge Jewell

The first suit under the Torrens
law in Knox county was filed Tues
day afternoon in the probate court
The case was that of Robert l.. Carr
assignee of e. j. Hayes ct al, the
firm being known as Hayes Brothers
VS.. The Gleeny Glass Company. The
suit is filed by the assignee for the
creditors to register title and to sell
lands. AS this is the first case of the
kind to be filed in the county under
the Torrens law it will be watched
with much interest. The date of the
hearing has not yet been set down by
Probate Judge wilkins.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31
ESTIMATES
FURNISHED
By Boards Of EduCatiOnS,
Township Trustees
Municipalities And The Special
School Districts
Of Money Needed For Their
Expenses Next Year
To Present To The County
Budget Commission
For Action At Its Meeting
On Next Monday

The clerks of school boards and the
clerks of townships trustees in Knox
county have filed with County Auditor
Riley their budgets, showing what
sum of money Is needed to carry on
the expenses of the schools and the
townships for the year 1915. The
figures also show the amount of
money asked for by the special school
districts and the municipalities. They
have all been filed with the exception
Of Mt. Vernon.
The budget commission will meet
the first Monday in August to go over
the various amounts, which can be
reduced or increased as the commits
sion deems advisable. The budget
commission consists of Mayor Per-
rine, President Mill of the city board
of education and County Auditor
Riley.
The following are the amounts
asked for:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31
Stop NeuraIaIa-klIls Pain

Sloan's Liniment gives instant re-
lief from Neuralgia or Scistica. 1t
goes straight to the painful part
soothes the nerves and stops the pain.
1t is also good for rheumatism, sore
throat, chest pains and sprains. You
don't need to rub-it penetrates. Mr..
j. r. Swinger, Louisville, KY, writes:
Il suffered with quite a severe neur-
algic headache for four months with
out any relief. l used Sloan's Lini-
ment for two or three nights and
haven't suffered with my head since" /"
Get a bottle today. Keep in the
house all the time for pains and all
hurts. 25c, soc and s1.00 at your
Druggist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for all sores,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31

Mr.. Rufus Atherton of Frederick
town, Ohio, who was so seriously in
jured in the auto smash-up Saturday
night on North Sandusky street, and
hopes for his recovery have grown
with his improved conditions.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31

N. M. RUHTSBERGER & co.
Fire, Lite, Health and Accident, LA.
bility, Automobil> Plate Glass insur.
ance. Securi 1on6s written. Real
Estate SOLO. Money Loaned.
Room I MeDermott BLDG, 1o6 8. Main
Citizens 'Phone 9 Red
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31
Executor Appointed

Executor Appointed
James C. Kinney of Valley June
tion, Iowa, has been appointed execu-
tor of George w. Kinney in the pro-
bate court of Knox county. Bond is
fixed at 5000, with A. G. Stages and
Alexander Kinney as sureties.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31

List Not Large
County Treasurer Bell states that
the delinquent tax list this year will
not be large. There are more delin-
quents in Mt. Vernon than anywhere
else. There are but few deljnquents
throughout the county.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31

Deed Filed
Harry Holmes to Alice Browne
Moore, 1854 acres in College, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31
Verdict Set Aside

verdict SET ASiue-
In the case Of Kaufman vs.. Frazier
tried in the court of common pleas
of Knox county, some weeks ago
Judge Jewell has set aside the YER
dict, which was returned in favor OF
the plaintiff for $30192. The court
held that the verdict was excessive
Kaufman brought the suit against
Frazier, claiming personal injuries
He was working for the defendant
and he claimed hay fork slipped
and struck him on the arm, fractur
ing the bone and producing other
painful injuries. A motion for new
trial was filed by the attorneys for
defendant. The motion was sustain
ed by the court and the verdict was
set aside.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-07-31
The Payne WIFE

The Payne WILL
The last will and testament of Ber-
tina c. Payne, late of Mt. Vernon, has
been filed in probate. BY the terms
Of the will she gives to her son, Ken
meth Payne, her piano and all her
right. and interest in the homestead
property on Ann street. The same
is to be held in trust and Harrison
Judy is named as the trustee. The
trustee may sell the piano, rent or
sell the real estate, the income Of
which is to be used toward the sup
port Of her child, Kenneth Payne.
Tho testatrix states she holds policy
in an insurance company, payable to
her son, Kenneth. She directs that
this money be invested in the liqui-
dating the balance due upon the pur-
chase of real estate. The testatrix
gives to her mother, Elizabeth J..
Copeland certain household goods and
personal articles. To her sister,
Lille M. Gipson she also gives per-
sonal effects and household goods.
To her husband, Thomas Papne, she
gives her rings, also the money from
a life insurance policy held in the
Court of Calanthe. Elizabeth J..
Copeland is named as the executrix
Of the will, but should she be dead at
the time or declines to serve then the
testatrix's sister, Lille M. Gipson, is
to act as executrix. The will was
signed April IA, 1914, in the presence
of Henry c. Devin and Mary Gibson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
ENJOYABLE Birthday Party

Master Carleton Porter Baker
younger son of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Baker celebrated the End anniver-
sary of his birth on Jan. 9Th by hav-
ing 16 of his little friends, ranging
in ages from 6 months to 5 years,
spend the afternoon with him. Incl
dentally the mothers GA in number)
of the youngsters were there ostensi-
bly, to participate in the festivities,
but in reality TO keep the aforesaid
youngsters straight.
These mothers by the way, ought
to be adopts in this line as they have
As children in their respective homes
and announce themselves as favorine
Roosveltan families.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
RECITAL \ RARE TREAT.
Mrs. Lenore Hoeft Sage and Miss
Grace Gilbert, of Chicago, Delight
Audience at Congregational
Church.

One of the most pleasing and de-
lightful entertainments given ir De-
corah in long time was the recital
held at the Congregational church
last night Mrs. Sage delighted and
charmed the audience with her beau
tiful soprano voice, and displayed
the true artist in every chord Miss
Gilbert's readings were masterf;l.
and we don't believe her equal has
ever appeared before a DEBORAH audi
ence. Miss Gilbert is an instructor
in the Cumnock School of Oratory
of Northwestern University. The
work of both artists was a great
treat to the audience and they were
highly complimented.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
MRS. JACOB JEWELL DEAD.
neshiek County Answers the FL
nal Summons Monday Morning

Mrs. Jacob Jewell, one of Winnie
shiek county's pioneer mothers, pas
sed away Monday morning at seven
O'Clock at the old family homestead,
where she always lived, her son
Frank and family living with her.
Although old age was the immediate
cause of her death, she was up and
around all the time and her faculties
were keen and bright to the last.
The morning she passed away she
arose as usual and dressed herself
Shortly afterwards some members
of the family heard her gasping, and
rushed to her room, a physician call
ed, but before his arrival she had ex-
pired, her life light going out peace
fully and happy.
Emily Headington was born May
s, 1926, in Knox county, Ohio, where
the family lived short time. On
Feb. 81, 1S49, she was married to
Jacob Jewell at Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
After their marriage they moved to
Wyandot county, Ohio, where they
lived few years, coming afterwards
to Winneshiek county, settling on the
farm near DEBORAH where the family
home has since been. To this union
five sons were born: B. E., James,
John A., Thomas and Frank, James
passing away at the age of years
being buried at Wyandotte county,
Ohio, and Thomas died at the age of
one year and was inferred in the
Russell cemetery The husband and
father passed away about four years
ago. Besides the above sons she
leaves three brothers and two sis
tiers, John Headington, of DEBORAH,
William Headington, st. Joseph, Mo-,
Benjamin Headington, Cresco, Mrs.
Ellen Wohlford and Mrs. Elizabeth
Morse, of DEBORAH.
The deceased was one of the good
women who came here in the pion-
eer days and assisted her worthy
husband in establishing one of the
good substantial homes of the coun-
ty. She was well known through
out the county, and her friends were
numbered by her acquaintance. In
her passing Winneshiek loses one of
her best women, one who was always
held in the highest respect and es-
TEEN by all. The sympathy of all is
extended to the bereaved children
and relatives in her loss. The funer-
al will be held today at one p. M,
from the home, Rev. Lakeland of the
Methodist church, officiating with in
terment in Russell cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
New Chairman of Board.

The board of supervisors are in
session transacting the business OF
the January term. Supervisor
Claude Morton was honored by his
fellow members of the board with
the Craftsmanship, and the honor is
Justly bestowed. The new mem.
bers MIR. j. S. Williams of DEBORAH
and MIR. j. p. Keune of Fort Atkin.
son are at their desks and delving
into their work like veterans. Ev-
cry man on the board are good sub
stantial, sound business headed men
and constitute a good board.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
BOUGHT AND PAID FOR"
Coming to the Grand Opera House
DecOah Saturday Night,
Jan. 10th.

In Bought and Paid For, sched-
uled for presentation at the Grand
Saturday evening, january 10th,
George Broadhurst has shown a gen.
JUS in the construction of his
renowned play of marital affairs,
especially as ali his characters are
real beings and live in the flesh
One of his personages is an incom-
petent shipping clerk, who regards
himself as an embryo captain of f.
nance, and this fellow provides such
a real wealth of humor that the play
simply swarms in laughter The
serious story is of poor telephone
tempted by the dazzling prospect of
wedding a millionaire. In his peri
odical sprees he loses his dignity
and casts in his wife's teeth all that
his money can buy. She realizes her
humiliation and finally leaves him
when he refuses her ultimation the
pledge. The Gordian knot is out by
a simple plan, through which Meth
er she nor her husband gives up
pride or principle, but they fall in
to each others arms and return to
their luxurious home.
Bought and paid For" was play
ed for over fifteen months at the
Playhouse, New York; it enjoyed a
run of six months at the Princess
Theatre in Chicago; and played a
season of over six months at the
Princess Theatre in Chicago; and
played season of over six months
at the New Theatre, London, Eng
land. Seats now selling at E. J. Par
mans. Prices so, rs, 800 and
$1.59. Curtin at 500.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
Special Notice.

We are inaugurating our special
mid winter sale of the finest and best
clothing ever offered We will put
on sale special suit sale at $1,000,
which you will say at a glance is
the best value ever offered-We do
this, not because these suits and
overcoats are old, and out of date,
as that is not the case-but because
our stock must be reduced and this
must be done qUickly-this is a
chance to buy real fine suits and
overcoats, ridicuously low in price
take advantage of the best bargains
ever offered. Sale begins Saturday
morning adv BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
Granted q Divorce.

Judge Hobson rendered his deci
sion last week in the Haase VS.. Haase
divorce case, granting F. w. Haase
a divorce from his wife, Mabel NJ
Haase. The case was tried on depo,
sitions at the September term, and
Judge Hobson took the papers in
the case with him, returning his de.
cision to Clerk CT Courts OLAF Kalle
wang on Saturday. No alimony wa!
granted, but the plaintiff was grant
ed the right to assume her nader
name.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
A New Feature.

Manager Holcomb of the Empire
owing to the request of a number O.
his patrons, has added vaudeville tC
his program. His opening attraction
on Monday was Chas. de Fur and
Lyllian Estes in miniature musical
comedy. They gave high class en-.
tertainment which was greatly enjoy.
ed by a large audience. They will
close their engagement here tonight
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights, he will have the Juggling
Hardiggs, in talking, club and hat
Juggling. With the high class pic,
lures he offers he should enjoy bet.
ter business than ever.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
Entertained at County Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Funke, of the
county home entertained the men,
bers of the board Of supervisors, and
a few other friends on Monday eve
ming. A fine supper was served and
the evening was pleasantly spent by
ALL Those who had the good fortune
to attend voted Mr.. and Mrs. Funke
capital entertainers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07

On New Years day after the
church services the Norwegian Luth-
eran congregation surprised their
pastor, Rev. Pail Koren, by serving
in the church basement, big picnic
dinner, and presenting him with a
neat sum of money, in commemora-
ton of his twenty-fifth university
OF service as pastor of this congre-
cation. Prof. Preus of Luther col
lege, DEBORAH, made an appropriate
address for the occasion. -Calmar
Courier
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
Local Man Nnows santanelli.

The visit of Santanelli, the hypno-
fist, to DEBORAH this week for an
engagement at the Star, developed
a peculiar coincidence. At the Mon
day evening performance L. j. An
derson was in the audience and when
Mr.. Santanelli appeared on the stage,
he Immediately recognized him as a
playmate of his in San Francisco %
years ago. Yesterday Mr.. Anderson
met Mr.. Santanelli and many Incl
dents of their boyhood days were re-
called when they were both residents
of San Francisco. The former work
ed for Santanelli's father.
The exhibitions of hypnotism given
by Santanelli have been attracting
lots of interest, as it has been a num-
Der of years since DEBORAH was Wis
tied by one. Monday afternoon,
Miss Marjorie Burke, one of his as
sistants was put to sleep at four
o'clock in the DEBORAH Furniture
Cos window, remaining there with
out moving a muscle or batting an
eye until about eight o'clock when
she was removed to the stage of the
Star theatre and awakened. Santan-
ELI and his assistants gave an exhi-
bition in magic and hyptnotism, but
didn't get any recruits from the audi
ence. Last evening though several
subjects were up on the stage, and
lots of fun was the result.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
An ENJOYABLE BANQUET,

One of the most enjoyable social
affairs held on New Years evening
was the annual banquet given by the
knights of Pythias. About 100 la
dies and gentlemen were present at
Castle Hall over E. ]. Parman's
drug store and enjoyed themselves
hugely. A most tempting banquet
was served, and cards, dancing and
other amusements INDUCED in.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
Scored Another Success.

The Princess end Empire theatres
scored another success Saturday in
their presentation jointly of the six
reel western drama, Arizona" Both
theatres were packed and each reel
was thoroughly enjoyed These two
theatres have. shown some mighty
fine feature films this winter and
have enjoyed a fine patronage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
Had Hogs Vaccinated.

DIR. Shoulder, the hog cholera ex-
pert of Ames, was here on January
list and assisted DR.. Wilson in vac
cinating Percy Young's and Geo. Will
sizes pure bred herds. 1t is a
good thing to have hogs voccinated,
as the old saying "a stitch in time
saves nine" is d pretty good thing
to apply just now, when cholera is
so prevalent throughout the country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
Northumberland.

A big crowd was present at the
Norske Selskab rooms on Friday
when a meeting of the Hadelanjs-
stevnet was held. The meeting was
opened in the afternoon by Sec. PEI
Jacobson, of Hudson, Wis, in an ap-
propriate address. Speeches were
given by Prof. Tinglestad of Luther
college and Foreman T. A. Walby
of Hudson, and number of others
also. A great many new mem bers
Joined the society at the meeting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-07
l. o. o. F. officers Installed.

Last evening District Deputy S. E.
Brickner installed the officers of
Winneshiek lodge /. o. o. F. No. So,
at their lodge rooms. After the cere-
monies an enjoyable banquet was
held. Following are the officers in
stalled:
y. &c. j. Hook.
V. &C. n. Houck.
Treas.-B. o. Marsh.
r. Sc. c. Grant.
F. S.-M. D. Wells.
Warden-E R. Jahr.
Cond.-H. NJ Cummings.
r. S. n. G.-J. H. Blaess.
L. S. n. G.-R. G. Price.
r. S. V. G.-Frank Tyler
l.. E. V. &c. r. Haines.
l. &C. J. Falck.
q. G.-M. o. Dalvey.
r. S. S.-Frank Hanson.
l.. S. S.-Frank Bloomfield.
Chaplain-Geo. Draper.
On next Saturday evening District
Deputy Brickner and staff of grand
lodge officers goes to Burr Oak to in
stall the officers of Burr Oak lodge.