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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-12
FARM and ORCHARD

strawberries are the best all around
berry, yielding the quickest returns, 1t
will be best To start with as large an
acreage as is permitted by other con-
ditions She should divide her plot
in such a manner that one section can
be kept for commercial plant growing,
as there is as much profit in that
branch OF the business as in the fruit
and the work can be done early in the
season.
Location and soils must determine
To a large extent what other fruits
will yield sufficient to warrant their
planting. Chickens can be carried
very successfully with small fruits of
all kinds, and are especially valuable
furnishing an income throughout the
year. 1t will be necessary TO Keep
them in yards through the fruiting
season, but the rest of the summer
they may run at large.-Mrs. l.. H..
Palmer. 'Wis
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-12

Canada in 1913 grew 404,669,OOO
bushels Of oats. valued at s12S,S93,-
600, on 10,434,000 acres of land.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-12

woman poured a quart of gaso-
line i'm the marble wash bowl OF the
toilet room and placed a silk waist in
it. She closed the door and returned
in about ten minutes. She rubbed
the silk between her hands. This
generated sufficient electricity TO make
spark. The gasoline exploded, the
house burned and the woman lost her
life.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-08

be said that they had nothing what
ever to do with calling the conference
and appeared with apparent reluct.
ance by invitation with others to be
interrogated by the conference They
were not members of the conference
and conformed to the rule of appear
ing one at time before the confer.
ence. Mr.. Chaplin and his friends were
the only ones who failed to comply
with this rule.
The conference met for an impartial
investigation and did not begin with
charges already made up Some mem.
bers of the conference had not even
seen Mr.. Chaplin before this meeting.
The morning conference while in
session sent the following message
by telephone to Mr.. Chaplin: "The OBJ
ject of this morning session of the
conference Is to make investigation
concerning certain matters which
have been taxed of throughout the
entire association for the last few
months regarding your ministerial
character and standing, growing out
of matters which have occurred in
your family and church; a definite
statement of these things has not as
yet been formulated, but it is the
purpose Of the conference at this
morning session to form statements
that will cover the ground and these
statements will be presented at the af-
ternoon session at one o'clock 1t is
the earnest desire Of the brethren here
that you should be present at that
time. There is every disposition on
the part Of these brethren to give you
every opportunity you may desire to
answer all these statements, making
any explanation you desire or defense
to same. II you desire to do so, you
will be permitted to bring with you
any of the officers Of your church. We
would suggest that you bring with you
your ordination papers and any other
documents that will throw light on
your standing"
Two previous letters of notification
having been disregarded, the confer
ence showed its further desire to give
Mr.. Chaplin chance to be heard by
sending this third message over the
telephone.
The conduct and attitude Of Mr..
Chaplin and his friends toward the
conference, together with their find
ing and the decision of the conference
have been already published.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-08
A SECOND STATEMENT TO THE
LoNG-suFFERlNG PUBLIC

lONG-SUFFERlNG PUBLIC
In the interests of peace to the com.
munity and for the honor of the
Christian churches and ministry, q
conference was held in Mt. Vernon on
November "a, to investigate the min.
) isterial standing of Mr.. II. L. Chaplin,
who until that time was recognized as
pastor Of the Baptist churches at Fred
ericktown, Hopewell and Amity.
This conference was composed of
all the pastors and officers of the Mt.
Vernon Baptist association, except the
one to be investigated, together with
an influential pastor from a nearby
city and the leading official of the
Ohio Baptist State convention.
This conference was called upon the
petition Of several pastors, backed by
the general sentiment of the denomi-
; nation. Leading pastors of the state
counselled the local ministry and
! methods approved by them, and by
the Journal and Messenger, a leading
Baptist church paper, were followed.
Out Of justice to DR.. Wright and Mr..
Howard, of Frederickown,' 1t ought to
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-08

Vernon Baptist Association is desired
by the F'redericktown church. to recon
slider the charges against Mr.. II. L.
Chaplin, 1t will be necessary that such
council shall be composed of an equal
representation from each church in
the association, including the Freder
icktown church, that no church in the
association shall be entitled to have a
larger delegation than any other
church therein. Churches outside OF
the association may be invited on the
same basis.
Notice of such council must contain
the statement that its purpose is to re.
consider the decision of the former
council which disqualified Mr.. II. L.
Chaplin from the ministry.
Furthermore, the notice of such
council should be received by the
churches at least one week in advance
Of the council and should contain a
statement as to who is to compose the
council.
Signed on behalf of the commit.
tee,
(Signed) &c. r. Dye,
Chairman
From the foregoing the desire of the
conference to accord every courtesy
and fair dealing to the three churches
mentioned is clearly evident, and 1t is
also fully evident that so far as Mr..
H. l.. Chaplin is concerned he has no
further sanction or fellowship in the
BAPTIST ministry.
This second statement is issued in
the name of and with the authority
of the conference held in Mt. Vernon,
on November Gath, 1914
(Signed) G. r. Dye,
Chairman of the Committee
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-08


The public at the present time
needs only to be reminded by us that
the meeting of Mr.. Chaplin and his
| friends, collected out of three church.
es which he serves, and held at Fred.
| ericktown on Tuesday, December 1,
1914, in no way affects the decision of
the conference.
The fact remains that a conference
representing the Baptist denomination
and not any particular individual
or church have determined that Mr..
T.. l.. Chaplin is disqualified to remain
ir the Christian ministry" The Bap-
tist denomination, as such, has repud-
lated Mr.. Chaplin. The Baptists of the
state have no desire to injure Mr..
Chaplin, but decline any longer to hold
ministerial fellowship with him. Bap-
lists have no police department to en-
force their decisions, but leave their
decision with the public.
The public will decide for itself
whether to accept the impartial judg-
ment and unanimous opinion of con-
ference representing the Baptist de-
nomination or to accept the personal
pretentions belligerently pushed for
ward by the man himself who has been
found unworthy and by the small cir
Gle of his immediate personal adher-
ents.
The standing of the members of the
conference is such that their findings
and decisions were respected by the
churches of the association to the ex-
tent that they refused to send any
delegates to the meeting of Mr.. Chaplin
and his adherents.
The kindly and fair attitude of the
conference toward the Fredericktown
Hopewell and Amity churches may
clearly be seen in the following cor
respondence. On November 9th the
following was received:
"Fredericktown, o., Nov. %, 1914.
I'VE, the members of the Frederick
town Baptist church, do hereby, re-
quest and demand the presence of the
pastor and two laymen from your
church, to meet at the Fredericktown
Baptist church, Tuesday, Dec. LIST, at
o'clock, p. m. This meeting is called
to consider the charges made at the
conference of certain pastors" at Mt.
Vernon Nov. oath.
Sincerely yours,
(SignedD "Ula Mae Johnson,
CLERK pro tenn"
In the Fredericktown communica-
ton it is to be noted that it is ad-
dressed TO no one or to any church,
does not state that council is called,
makes no reference to Mr.. Chaplin and
does not indicate how such meeting is
to be constituted, leaving open the
possibility of packed council. There
fore the following reply was sent:
MT. Vernon, O., Nov 81, 1914.
"Ula Mae Johnson,
'Fredericktown, Ohio.
| Dear Madam:
| with reference to communication
from you purporting to convey action
of the Fredericktown Baptist church
10 the pastors of the Mt. Vernon Bap
tist association, we beg leave to state
That committee of three brethren
was appointed by the council which
was held in Mt Vernon, on November
"a, 1914, to consider the ministerial
standing of Mr.. II. l.. Chaplin, this com
mittee to act for and with the authori
ty of said council.
"At meeting of the committee held
on this date to consider your com
munication we have decided that your
letter does not constitute a proper
call for a church council
III a council representing the Mt
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-08

A 75-barrel oil well In an entirely
new territory has been shot by the
Midland Oil and Gas Co. The first
yield was $50 barrels, but 1t Is figured
that the average yield will settle down
to rs barrels, The we'll is located In
Richland county, two miles south Of
Perrysville. Among the members of
the company is Mr.. ID. B. Grubb of
Mt. Vernon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-08
cENrERsuRo PvrHIAN SISTERS

AT the regular meeting of Beulah
Hawthorne Temple No. 1856, Pythian
Sisters of Centerburg, held Tuesday
evening. November "a, the following
officers were elected
M. e. C.-Georgia Hupp.
M. Il. S.-Maude Chrisman.
M. e. Edith Queen.
Manager-Fern Best.
M. of X. & C.-Harriet Hicks.
M. of Fila Green
Protector-Weltha Woodruff.
Guard--Dollie Ashbaugh.
Pianist--Etta Darling.
Trustee-Mrs. H. Mortley.
Capt. of Degree Staff-Emma CAN'T.
Representative-Vic Stnson.
Alternate-Bessie Rimer.
Delegate-Fannie Mckinney.
Alternate-Lou Jacobs.
Mr. !. l.. Jackson of Green Valley Is
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-08
HOME MAKERS CLASS
OF Church OF Christ Elects Officers
Thursday Afternoon

The Home Makers class of the
Church of Christ met at the church
Thursday afternoon and elected the
following officers for the year:
President-Mrs. Rose Blair.
Vice President Pearl Cole.
Secretary-Miss Ottie VanWinkle.
Assistant Secretary Mrs. Pearl Ma
haffey.
Treasurer-Mrs. Lillian Allbaugh.
Class Reporter-Mrs. Vera Carpen-
ter.
Trustee-Mrs. Eflie Hess.
Refreshments were served by the
hostesses: Mrs. Lulu Durbin, Mrs.
Louise Durbin, Mrs. Eflie Hess, Mrs.
May Doty, Mrs. Fred Babbs.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-08
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Deaths 4
Il IL 4. II u - Il - IL Il - Il 4

The Rinehart Funeral

The Rinehart Funeral
The body Of Preston Rinehart, who
died in Florida, arrived in Frederick
town Friday morning and was taken
to Chesterville for interment. Mr..
Rinehart formerly resided in Freder-
icktOwn.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-08
And Gives Their Side Of
Controversy
Growing Out Of The Rev.
Chaplin Matter

The Banner is in receipt of the fol-
Towing communication in connection
with the affair of Rev. Chaplin of Fred
ericktown:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-08
Elected By Timon Lodge
Thursday Evening

AT the regular convention of Timon,
*. of p. lodge No. 45, Thursday even
ing, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing term:
c. C.--Walter M. Riley.
V. C.--Dwight N. Warman.
Prelate-Edward v. Bell.
NJ. of W-Guy Taylor.
X. of r. & S.-J. N. Warman.
NJ. of Fired Babbs
NJ of EXP A. Berry.
M. at A.-John Il. Stonebrook
|. G.-J. 4. Broughton.
o. G.-Clyde VanVoorhis.
Pianist-Herbert b. Spangler.
Trustee--William Beemer.
The attendance was a record.break-
er there being about one hundred
knights present, not including about
fifteen visitors. Captain l.. II. Dry
and Captain Edison Breeze, leaders of
the opposite sides In the contest, are
each working hard to win, but at pres
en- there are only few points be-
tween them, in favor of Captain Dry.
There We're also twenty-six past chan
cellors present to cast their vote for
grand lodge officers. oa
o. r. Tucker of the social commit
tee reported that social and dance
would be held In the Castle hall, Tues
day night, Dec. 15. ~
There will be work In the Page rank
next Thursday evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-08

Mr.. I. l.. Jackson of Green Valley is
confined to his home by sickness.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
FIRE SWEEPS MONROE
BLAZE STARTS FROM AUTO EX
PLosIOk IN GARAGE.
Large Manufacturing Plant ts Destroy
ed-Msny Buildings Damaged
Others Sayed by Wind
subsidine.

Monroe.-Fire destroyed the Harlan
garage with fifty automobiles and the
four story building of the Monroe
Manufacturing company, damaged sev-
eral other business blocks, and caus-
ed a total loss of 100000 before the
flames were gotten under control
The origin Of the blaze is attrib-
uted TO the explosion of the tank of
an automobile in the garage. The
building soon was a mass Of flames,
and the wind threatened to spread the
fire through the whole business dis
trict. Repeatedly half dozen Struc-
lures were on fire at the same time.
1t was thought necessary at one
time to call in outside help, but as the
wind died down the blaze was soon
confined to few blocks.
Among the buildings damaged were
the Monroe Herald printing plant. the
United Telephone building. the Lud-
low hotel, the Y. IA. C. A, the Uni
versalist church and the j. c. Ryan
residence. The value of the garage
and its contents, which were totally
destroyed, is given as $4,000.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
BIG TIMBER CUT is PLANNED
Estimate Places Seasons Output at
100000 Feet of Hard
wood at Amigo.

Antigo.-Seventeen million feet of
lumber will be sawed at Amigo saw
mills this year, according to an an
nouncement here. The Faust Lum-
Der company, it was said, will take
about 100000 feet off its land and
the T. D. Kellogg company will cut
about 100000 feet. Most OF the logs
will be transported to Antigo-over
snowfall-in trains Of huge sleighs
drawn by Caterpillar" locomotives.
This years cut will be almost entirely
hardwood.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
TAX LIST SHOWS INCREASE
State and Local Assessments Are In
creased at Rate of $2.o4 for
Each $1,000.

Madison.-Th state tax commission
announced on Tuesday the results of
tabulations of Wisconsin taxes in
1914. Total taxes of all kinds, state
and local, for this year, amount to
$41, 96,96021 and the state assess
ment from which this tax was deriv-
ed was $2,99S,187,705. Comparison of
these figures with those for last year
show an increase of taxes amounting
to 1898, 547.30 The total assessed
valuation last year was $2,841 $50, 416,
the total taxes $50, 3,41291 This in
crease is more than 2 mills, equiva-
lent to $2.04 per $1,000 of true valu-
alton.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Counterfeiter Is Arrested.

Kenosha-John Vixior, a Russian,
arrested on charge of passing coun-
terfeit coin, is said to have made a
confession to federal officials after
Chief of Police O'Hare had found at
his home counterfeiting kit. The
police say he claimed that he had
made only small number of coins.
1t is thought he may be one of the
leaders of the gang which has been
putting counterfeit silver dollars in
circulation in north shore towns.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
New State HOSPITAL Opened.

Waupun.-The new 100000 Wis
consin State Hospital for the Grim
inal Insane, most modern of its kind
was formally opened here with CON
signment of four patients from the
hospital at Oshkosh The hospital
will accommodate fortyfve patients
and is in charge OF Dr. Rich Sleyster.
Among the inmates of the new hospi-
tai will be John Schranck, who tried
to Jtill ex-President Roosevelt in Mil
vaukee in November, 1912.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Earthquake Wipes Out Island.
Waited Easier Way.

AS Mike entered the room he saw
his friend Pat hanging by q rope
which he had fastened about his stou.-
ach.
Sure, and what be We tryin' to doy'
asked Mike.
I'm tryin' to commit suicide" said
Pat
Well said Mike, why don't you
hang the rope around your neck, you
tool?''
Sure. and | tiled that" answered
Pat. but l couldn't get my breath"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Banker Leaves $1,000. 900.

La Crosse-The will Of the late
Giles R. Montag que, banker and crack
er and candy manufacturer. makes no
official estimate Of the estate, which
is admitted TO be about S1,000,000
The property is left to Wallace R.
Montague, a son, with the provision
that he care for the only Others child,
an invalid sister.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Approve New State Bank.

Madison.-Commission OF Bank
ing kuolt approved an amendment to
the articles of the Casseville State
bank, increasing its capital from $10,-
900 to $4,000: also an amendment to
the articles of the Rhinelander Build
ing and Loan association, increasing
its capital from $1,000, 600 to $1,000
600
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Chanoe Road Work Plan.

Fond du Lac.-The Fond du Lac
county board voted to change from the
township 10 the county plan OF hand
ling its good roads work so that suffl-
cient appropriations may be made to
obtain all the state aid available
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS

Portugars continental area is about
35.490 square miles, of which 90 per
cent is under cultivation.
The government of Ecuador has Civ
en- all English company a contract to
develop the oil resources Of the re-
public for the next ten years
Only one person in 100 inhabitants
OF Great Britain owns more than an
acre OF lard.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16

Paint and oil purchases by the gov
eminent for the present years show a
decrease of 10 per cent in cost, as
compared with those of last year
Divers are now equipped with a
telephone, SO they are at all times in
communication with the surface.
Forty-four states have adopted an
age limit for working children; SO
prohibit night work by children and
az have fixed a maximum number of
hours as a working week for children
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
GAINESVILLE Police Busy.

Janesville-Nearly 1000 persons
have been handled by the GAINESVILLE
police in the last twelve months. OF
this number 443 were taken into court
and SIT dismissed at the police sta
ton
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Arrested on Murder CHARGE.

Wausau.-Ralph Clark and Ralph
Schults. both aged 10, of Gilmanton,
were arrested here charged with the
murder of Ole Johnson Skjorum, mi
ser. hermit OF Buffalo county
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Oshkosh Wants kenosha Teacher.

Kenosha.-Thesloca board of educa-
ton has been asked to release J.
Frank Karnes, supervisor of manual
training, to permit him TO join the fac
ulty OF the Oshkosh State Normal.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Getting 1t Straight.

Getting 1t Straight.
So the youngweds have separated.
] suppose it was because he couldn't
support her in the style to which she
was accustomed"
Say rather because she couldn't ac-
custom herself to the style in which
he could support her"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Quite a Wag.

Customer notice that your sign
says: We roast our own coffee
Groceries sir. viii you have a
pound2
Custome--Certain not. since you
don't recommend it. Good day, sir
Boston Evening Transcript.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16

To decrease the number Of acci.
dents French city is building a
street with separate roadway for each
kind Of traff motor, horse and foot
India has become one OF the worlds
greatest consumers of aluminium, i'm.
porting more than 100000 pounds in
the year ending with March
The French city Of Grenoble plans
to make itself health resort by pip
ing TO baths curative waters from 8
lake Is miles away
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
heavy storm was snapped

His Face Called for Touring Car
That it is expected of some very
plain women TO have money in theiI
own right and some very unattractive
men to possess motor cars in order &c
maintain their popularity, was shown
the other day in a conversation be
tween two young women on street
car. They were speaking of man
they had just met, who supposedly
had accumulated quite bit of wealth
Said the first one, eagerly: Has
he a motor carr"
Replied the second: no, / think
not"
And the first one looked up in ar
evident manner of surprise.
What" she exclaimed, that face
and no motor carr"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16

The crown prince was suddenly
transferred from his regiment at DAN
zig to the great general staff He
took a touching leave of his regiment.
and the people of the place regret his
departure The reason for the trans
fer has not been explained.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16

Kaiser Wilhelm has given Frobenius,
an ethnologist, $4,000 to enable him to
of Africa. Frobenius has found re-
mains on the west coast Of Africa
which convinced him that ciYilizee
race once lived in that region.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
ELLYSON BREAKS TIE VOTE.
Two-ycar Contest ON virginia Pro.
hibitlon Question Ended.

Richmond. Va. Feb. 13.--Lieut.
Gov. Ellyson. president OF the SEN
ate. today broke the tie vote on the
bill submitting To the people the right
70 petition for a Statewide prohibit
ION election. ON roll call the qucs-
tlon OF adopting the conference com
mittee's report stood 20 20 20. when
Mr. EllysOn ended the two-year con-
test by voting for the submission.
The house adopted tho report by a
voto OF 60 10 81.
Opponents of tho measure tonight
urged Governor Stuart not to sign II,
unril Lieut.. Gov. Ellyson's right to de-
cidc IL In the senate had been deter
mined. They cited n section in the
constitution which provides that any
bill affecting the states revenue must
be passed by 2i affirmative votes cast
by members of the senate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
REBELS TAXI. TRAIN.
rederai Escort Wiped out and
Many Of Passengers Killed or
Wounded

Mexico city. Feb. 12.--Rcbels to-
daE again cut off the oil supply from
iampico over the railroad into San
Luis Potosi, this time emohasiZinr
their work hy the total destruction OF
passenger train, wiping out the mill
tary escort and killing and woundinc
many passengers.
NJ Las Canos 25 miles south Of
Cardenas, dynamite mines were cx-
plodcd beneath passenger train from
Tampico. A battle between tho fed-
cral escort OF so and tho robcIs on
sued, I'm which all tho fcdcrals wcrc
Killed. Most OF the passengers fed
To the brush and some succeeded I'm
reaching nearby stations. The train
was destroyed by fire. The rebels tore
mp almost n mile OF track. A military
train has been dispatched from Car.
denas to the scene.
Mexican officials have made no ef-