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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-10-14

abraham emigrated from Ur OF the
.naidees to the land of Canaan. He
oufied his wife, Sarah, at Hebron, not
uany miles from Jeruslem. David
AAiched from Hebron upon Jerusalem
aau captured this stronghold of the Jebu-
dom.
Inc origin of Jerusalem is described in
A4skiel, the 10th chapter and first five or six
,s'ses' Its nativity was OF the land of
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~osher Hittite. In the day OF its
A'n II was cast out In the open field, to
.As ioathing of its person uncared for
i. ~ iorsaken, to die polluted in its own
- u. NO eye pitied it, yet God said UNI
~, hve. And this in a sense is a figure
). !. 'ne life OF Jerusalem down through all
these ages.
No"itness the truth of this last state
u., we have but to recall few historical
nus nus Jerusalem was captured by King
L;. 1t was surrendered to Shishak,
DAY Dag % Egypt. 1t was captured by the
~. S.'nes. 1t was destroyed by
W.. nAonezzer, king Of Babylon. 1t
tn. occupied by Bagoses, the Persian, and
NJ passed to Alexander, king of
Kin on. 1t was captured by Ptolemy,
C,ss. :, Egypt, and later by Antiochus the
treat king Of Syria.
tba kn nil and strong fort known as
Mso.asa was demolished by Simon
aoaeas. The city was besieged by
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-05-22
Illinois Conference of the Swedish Mission
Church Endorses the Anti>Saloon League

Realizing the fact that the liquor interests in country
powerful corruptng influence the legislative
ecutve and judicial departments of city, and federal gov
ernment and,
WHEREAS, The dignity and welfare of the American peo
pie require the of the wisdom in conducting the af
fairs of that employed in the bust
and social world
THEREF ORE, We the members of the Illinois Confer
of the Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant of America
in annual convention assembled do hereby heartily commend
and endorse the proposed amendment the constitution of the
United States for nationwide Prohibition being full
perfect harmony with advanced Christian civilization and
call upon people, patriotic citizens exercise their
wisdom writing their members in United States Congress-
respectfully and earnestly petoning that the United States
House of Representatives and United States Senate take
early and favorable action the above mentioned Hobson
Sheppard amendment pending before the United States
Congress-
Signed this the 18th day of May 1914
CARL A. BENSON,
Secretary.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-05-22
Employed to be Mulcted

The poor slaves of the wine press and the mash
tub are to be held up for dollar EACH Here is the
letter that makes the proposition. 1t is published in
Bonforts Wine and Spirit Circular of April IS:
New York. April ~ 1914
Bonforts Wine and Spirit Circular,
Broad Street, New York City.
Gentlemen:
The Prohibition crisis is upon and it to that
the time has arrived when all who their livelihood from the
liquor business should contribute their share the de-
Tense and maintenance of
Up to the time the burden of has fallen
the employer and logical that the employee should
be willing share part of the burden and that end
would suggest that all the wholesale liquor dealers have the
matter called their attention through the National Wholesale
Liquor Dealers Association Each house present the
individually their employees and report direct Secretary
Debar
Some employees afford give than others, but
fix the that would be within the reach of all
contribute and thus feel that they helping the cause
and incidentally safeguarding their livelihood would sug
that each employee least ST. There be several
hundred thousands who employees in the wholesale
liquor business and if all contributed the above quite
tidy would be raised which could very good
advantage in the present crisis. Very truly
A. A. RICHEY
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-05-22
Prohibition is Coming to the Front

is probable that only the liquor interests of the United
possess the full understanding of the rapdy with
which the for Prohibition has spread from the
ship county, the county the and from the
the nation the last few years There for
believing that in the front ranks of the Prohbtonsts
strength that may be arrayed against the traffic in in
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-05-22
THE AMERICAN ISSUE
May 81, 1914

toxcan is only partly appreciated The Monitor believes
would be putting the matter fairly say the Prohibition
is about take the country with surprise somewhat
akin that occasoned lately by the magnitude and force of
the equal suffrage x There longer
to be any shrinking from alignment with Prohibition due
political intimidation the contrary those members who
sensitive public opinion home rather DESTROYS than
otherwise of getting into harmony with the anaoon sen
From all appearances legislatures of the states will have
opportunity the future of voting upon the proposed
Observation-Disclosures Science Monitor, May 9, 1914
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-05-22
With Apologies to the "Wandering Jew

report the AntiSaloon League office that
of the saloonkeepes Freeport voted of business
April had moved three times only be thrown
the discard each trip by the towns going dry AT last in
his desperation he chose Freepor firm in his belief that he
had found city that would be wet long beer brewed
Our Office poet hearing the story of the misfortunes of
this Freeport saloonkepe felt the workings of the with
the following result When he submitted the judgment
of the editor he got this reply "My judgment thirty days
in the BrideweH" He has promised quit writing poetry
when released:
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-05-22

editor, he got this reply, My judgment is
BrideweH" He has promised to quit wri
eeased
There was a man in Jacksonville
Who ran wet cafe
And when the township voted dry
He said he'd move away.
He hired a van and packed his truck
And paid his every debt
And moved away to Stonington
Because the town was wet.
Just as he opened up his shop
They also voted dry.
He said, why did l choose this town?
A foolish man was !. !"
He rounded up his goods one day
And packed them on the cars
And then lit out for Rockford
With its many licensed bars.
He lived in Rockford just two years
When it went to the polls
And clamped the lid down good and tight
Upon the flowing bowls.
ITS slavery or more" he said.
"Good bye we pesky looms"
And moved away to Freeport
With its forty-six saloons.
He said "At last I'll take mine ease
And now I'll settle down,
For Freeport never will become
A dry and thirsty town."
So on main street corner
He took fve-year lease
And then prepared to spend his days
In comfort and in peace.
But Freeport reused to action
Put up big dry vote,
And Sniggle Fritz admitted
That at last they got his goat
So now he wanders DER the earth
Uncertain where to light,
For all wet towns are talking
OF pulling off fight
He's getting pessimistic
About the liquor trade.
For the nation thinks of voting
That no liquor shall be made.
He hopes that in the future
When he hikes off down below
The good news there may reach him
That the devils voted mo"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
KENYON
Shut Out Al Baseball By Y,
N. c. A. Team
On Benson Field Wednesday
Afternoon

Kenyon was shut out by the local
Y. M. C. A. lads on Benson field at
Gambler Wednesday afternoon by a
score of 12 to 0. The college men
while they threatened to score on sew
eral occasions, never had chance to
win. The Y. M. G. A. team scored six
runs in the opening round. Norrick's 8
delivery was puzzling, Kenyon secur-
ing but three safe hits. Van Voorhis
was behind the bat for the locals.
Moore, the first Kenyon slabman,
was driven from the mound In the
first inning. He was replaced by
Clemens who pitched good ball, but
could not hold down the Y boys who
have found their batting eye early in
the season Several times Kenyon
got men on bases, but Norrick was al
ways very effective in these pinches.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
COMMUNICATION
A STATEMENT

Last evening, April %, a meeting
was held at the request of the official
members of the Baptist church of
Fredericktown at the residence of DR..
Fl. H Hurley in Mt. Vernon for the
purpose of comforting regarding the
scandal which was so prominently
aired short time ago in Frederick
town.
The following were present at the
conference Rev Harley Chaplin and
six of the official members of the
Fredericktown Baptist church. The
ministers who accepted the invitation
to advise with these brethren we're:
Rev. Dr. Hurley, Rev. ]. Tudor Lewis
of Niles and Rev. DR.. Rose of Gran
Vile At the close of the conference
the advisory committee unanimously
agreed:
1. That the charge of adultery
made against Dr. C. H. Wright and
Mrs. Harley Chaplin, in the petition
filed for divorce by Rev. Harley Chap
in, was not sustained, Rev. Mr.. Chap
in himself admitting the same, al
though the parties to the scandal we're
far from blameless, being guilty of
great indiscretion and moral wrong.
2. In view of the fact that the
specific charges of adultery charges
against Mrs Chaplin by her husband
in his petition for divorce are con-
fessedly erroneous and untrue TO the
facts, it in our judgment that Rev.
Chaplin is in honor bound as a gentle
man and a Christian and especially as
a Christian minister, to publish over
his own signature, retraction of the
charge of adultery made against his
wife in his petition for divorce, thus
freeing her from the unjust charge
brought against her, and also wiping
out the memory of such a charge in
the minds of her children in the COM
ing years, which, if left to stand,
would place their mother in dishonor
for all time to come.
C. ]. ROSE.
j. TUDOR LEWIS.
II. Fl. HURLEY.
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FELL DEAD
While Walking In Yard At
Daughters Home
Death Comes Suddenly To
Mrs. John Redman

While walking in the yard at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. c. S. Clay.
pool at 502 North Mulberry stree, We'd
nesday afternoon, Mrs. Mary Gather.
inc Redman, widow of the late John
Redman, died suddenly of heart fail
ure. She had been feeling unusually
well during the past few days and her
death, at this time, was unexpected.
At about o'clock Mrs. Redman, in
company with her daughter, went for
short walk in the yard. They walked
il the yard for several minutes and
then Mrs. Claypool returned to the
house where she remained only a
short length of time. On her return
to the yard she found her mother lying
upon the ground and she was dead
when she reached her. Mrs. Redmau
has been suffering with hardening of
tLe arteries for nearly year and sud
den stoppage of the heart is attributed
as the immediate cause of her death.
Four years ago Mr. Redman died
and Mrs. Redman came to the Clay
pool home to live. Her health was
good Until about year ago when her
trouble began to develop. She was
born in Muskingum county September
End, 1874 She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. c. S. Claypool of Mt
Vernon and Mrs. John Brown of
Gratiot, Ohio. Mrs. Redman was a
member of the Christian church.
Short funeral services will be held
at the Claypool home Friday. The re-
mains will be taken to Gratiot i'm
mediately afterward for interment in
the Gratiot cemetery.
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SUDDENLY
Death Comes To James H.
COOksey Of Morgan TIP
Dropped Dead In The Yard
At His Residence

James II. Cooksey, father OF Mr.
Gail o. Cooksey of Mt. Vernon, died
very suddenly Thursday morning at
his home in Morgan township, his
death being due to heart trouble. Mr.
Cooksey arose at an early hour and
was enjoying the best of health. He
walked into the yard and suddenly
fell. Before medical attention could
be secured death had resulted.
The deceased was born February
10, 1853. near Rocky Ford, Licking
county. He spent his early life on
his fathers farm. He was united in
marriage February 2S, 1877, to Mar
garet J. Honey All of Mr.. Cooksey's
life was spent in Knox county where
he was widely known as a loving hus.
band and father, an honest citizen
and kind neighbor. He is survived
by his wife and three children, Gail
O., of Mt. Vernon, Fred and Bessie,
living at home. He is also survived by
brothers and sisters. Mr.. Cooksey
was member of the Fairview Chris
tian church and Sycamore Valley
lodge, No. 553, /. O. o. F., of Brandon.
The funeral services Saturday after
noon at 1870 o'clock from the late
cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
Bitten
By A Dog Was Young Cecil
KneFr X

Cecil Knerr, the nine-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Knerr, re-
siding north of the city, was badly
bitten by dog, owned by George n.
Beeney, Thursday morning. The boy
was at the Beeney home when he was
attacked by the animal. 1t leaped up
on his chest and knocked him down.
He was bitten on the arm, but ierked
loose. The boy began to kick at the
animal to keep it away but was
severly bitten upon both legs. He
was rescued from the dog by persons
who witnessed the affair.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
EXCELLENT
GATHERING
of Business And Profession
al Men OF City
At Annual Dinner OF The
Citizens Association
Held At The Curtis Hotel
Wednesday Evening
A Fine Program OF TOasts
And Music Given
Major Bush Made A Most
Stirring Address

The annual dinner of the Mt. Vernon
Citizens Association was served at
$50 o'clock Wednesday evening in
the dining room of the Curtis hotel
and was attended by nearly one hun
dred persons.
While the dinner was being served
excellent music was rendered by the
M. e. Sunday school orchestra. The
orchestra also played during the pro-
gram of toasts.
Two long tables were set in the
dining room and the following fine
menu was served under the personal
direction of Landlord L. w. Drake.
Mulligatawney Soup
Sliced Tomatoes Young Radishes
Roast Prime Ribs of Beef, Au Jus
Roast Chicken with Cream Gravy
Mashed Potatoes Peas in Cream
t~ Fruit Salad
Ice Cream and Cake
Cream Cheese Saline Waters
Tea Coffee Milk
At the conclusion of the dinner
cigars were passed and President Will
liam A. Ackerman of the Citizens AS
sociation introduced as tOastmaster
of the evening, Mr.. Charles G. Iams.
The toastmaster responded in few
words and introduced as the first
speaker of the evening, Judge Frank
O. Levering.
The subject of Judge Leverings s
toast was "Good Roads" The speak
er said there was no thing of more
Importance than good roads. He
stated that Ohio was making every
effort to have good roads in the future
He stated that the Emperor of Ger
many sent a special representative to
this country to inspect the system OF
good roads, and after his visit to Ohio
remarkt 4 that this state has the best
plan on earth. The speaker said we
have very little improved road In
Knox county, but the Citizens Associa
IlOn lS SnuOaNOiAh6 W oOSNAN SS--
good roads. He stated that the commit
tee is endeavoring to get some of the
funds, set apart, to build one OF the
main market roads through Knox
county. Judge lowering thought that
a delegation of Mt. Vernon citizens
should await upon Governor Cox and
ask that the road be improved through
this county. Many members OF the
Association signified their willingness
of going before the governor and ask
ing for funds to improve the Wooster
road in this county. The speaker
pointed out how good roads will bene
fit the merchant In closing, judge
Levering took occasion to speak Of
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the Mt. Vernon Festival Association
and to ask the Citizens Association
TO cooperate and assist the musical
organization in every way possible.
A toast that was most interesting
from start to finish was given by
Major Harold Bush of the Ohio Ma
tional Guard, Columbus, on the subject
"Our Battery" The speaker first
spoke of the new battery which has
been located in Mt. Vernon. He
stated that the new battery had a
splendid start and that there was no
better material anywhere in Ohio or
In any other state than here in Mt
Vernon. He stated that all the mem
bers were clean lot of men and that
he expected the local battery to make
a great showing for itself. He stated
that the battery is in need of about
IA more men to bring it up to the
standard so that full equipment can
be secured. He said that by May
10, the battery will be up to the stand
ard and the full equipment sent here
by that date, unless something else
happens which will cause the govern
ment to send the equipment before
that time.
Major Bush then went into a lengthy
statement concerning the trouble
existing between the United States
and Mexico. He said that if war
should come that perhaps 250,00O
would be needed in Mexico. He spoke
Of the difficulty in obtaining that many
men with military knowledge. The
speaker thought that the United States
was well able at this time to handle
the Mexicans, but not prepared should
any other foreign country intervene.
His toast was very entertaining and
he closed by telling of the work ac-
complished by the Ohio National
Guard in the past.
"New Industries" was the subject of
the toast responded to by Mr.. Henry
G. Devin. The speaker told of the
industries secured by Mt Vernon in
the past and of the possibilities in the
future. He urged the Citizens Associ-
alton to be progressive along these
lines and to make special effort to
secure new industries that are seeking
d location.
Rev. L. w, Mulhane responded to
the toast "Get Together" He some
what censored some Of the members
Of the Citizens Associations for not
attending the meetings of the associa-
ton. He stated that If the members
were as regular in their attendance
at the meetings of the association as
they are in attending meeting of Sc
cret societies that there would be a
full quota of the members present at
all meetings Of the association. The
speaker urged that there fbeFa more
"get-together" movement on the part
of the members of the association and
he was positive with that feeling
more good could be accomplished in
Mt. Vernon.
Mr.. w. P. Bogardus responded to
the toast "Odds and Ends His
toast was most interesting. The clos
ing toast of the evening was given by
Mr.. William A. Ackerman, president
of the Citizens Association. Mr..
Ackermans toast was "Our Associa-
ton" He spoke of the work done in
the past and hoped to see much ac-
complished for Mt. Vernon the coming
year.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
Moes FORMING

Washington, April 23-PriVate ad-
vices received here disclose that
mobs are forming in Mexico City for
an anti-American demonstration.
Americans are threatened on streets
and are concentrating at the United
States Embassy for protection.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
no REsToRE EMBARGO

Washington, April 23-lt is stated
on high authority that an order re1
storing the embargo on arms and am
munition consigned to Mexico was
sent early today to the headquarters
of the southern army division.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24

Another pitching marvel named
johnson has broken into the headlines.
Recently he showed the home folks in
Jacksonville. Fla, how no-hit no-run
game is produced.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
EMBARGO ORDERED RESTORED

EMBARGO ORDERED RESTORED
Ell Paso, April 23-eeneral ortego,
in charge of four Mexican troop trains,
Is reported to have left Chihuahua for
Jaurez Col. Hatfield wired war de-
partment for instructions and received
orders to restore embargo on arms
consigned to Mexico.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
CONSTRUCTION of Will.

w. H. Bailey, executor of Elizabeth
Lybarger, has commenced suit in
the court of common pleas of Knox
county against S. l.. Bailey ct al, ask
'1g for the construction of the will OF
the late Elizabeth Lybarger. Frank o.
Levering is the attorney for the plain
tiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
U. S. Restores Embargo On
Arms And Ammunition
Mexican Charge At Washing
ton Asks For His Passports

Washington, o. c., April 23--NeIsor
o'shaughnessy, the American charge
at Mexico City, has been handed his
passports by General Huerta and is
preparing to leave Mexico City.
Charge o'Shauehnessy telegraphed
the state department under date Of
Wednesday night as follows:
"HaVing been given my passports,
am leaving tomorrow night or Friday
morning"
The message was given out at s:2c
a. m.
Huerta's handing of passports to
Charge o'Shaughnessy was regarded
as most sensational development in
the situation, as it was believed to
forecast a declaration of war on the
part OF Huerta. The giving of pass
ports to minister of charge d'affaires
lin most cases, though not invariably
has preceded declaration of war
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24

The Chicago Cubs and Boston
Braves appear to be weak in the
pitching department. With reliable
finger added to each staff o'Day and
Stallings would be able to command
attention.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
INVITES" U. S. TO WITHDRAW

"iNViTES" U. S. TO WITHDRAW
Washington, April 23-eeneraI Car
ranza, the ConstitutionaIist chief, has
addressed note to the American gov
ernment resenting the seizure of Vera
Cruz. He characterizes it as hostile
act against the Mexican nation In "vi-
oIatlon of the national sovereignty"
and "lnvites" the United States TO
withdraw.
This was the situation which con-
fronted President Wilson and the
Washington administration today.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
flag OF TRUCE VIOLATED

Washington, April 23-This state
ment was issued by the navy depart
nent:
"A dispatch from Rear Admiral
Badger received at $40 a. m. reports
that a flag of truce was repeatedly
violated by the Mexican FederaIs."
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
SESSION
OF Common Pleas Court Held
On Thursday
Suit Filed Asking For Con-
StruCtiOn OF Will

Judge Jewell of Delaware convened
common pleas court Thursday morn
ing at o'clock. A number of chan
Gerry cases were on the assignment for
the day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24

"The Lights of London" and "The
Silver King" are two old-time sue
cesses scheduled for revival in Lon
don soon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
of ces Closed

All the offices of the Knox county
court house were closed Thursday
morning during the hours of the funer-
al of the late Teresa Tighe, daughter
uf Mrs. Agnes Tighe, clerk in uhe
Office of the probate judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
/. !. !. j. i. Il X i. ). i. i. X !
+ BIRTHS i
|. ). s. !. ). J. j. !. ]. .

A daughter was born Wednesday af-
ternoon to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles PAIL
of Coshocton avenue.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24
CALIFORNIA RusAEs TROOPS

CALIFORNIA RuSHEs TROOPS
San Francisco, April Ex-Governor
Hiram w. johnson ordered nine mi
Iitia companies from San Diego to the
Mexican border yesterday. The order
followed appeals from San Diego and
border towns and a statement from
Major w. C. Davis, commanding the
border patrol, that the Federal troops
there were inadequate for full pro-
lection.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-24

ALGARA TO ASK FOR PASSPORTS
Washington, April 23-- Charge
d'affaires AIgara stated this morning
that he will probably ask for pass
ports late today.
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BANNER WANT ADS. PAY
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-05
ADVENTuREs o. MR. MOUSE

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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-05

Fur coats-may be kept in closet
where doors are open every day if one
is careful to brush and shake every
few days, sponging once in while
with weak solution of bichloride of
mercury.