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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27
READ RESOLUTIONS
At St. PauI'S Church Adopted By
Social Service Commission

AT the morning service at st. Pauls
Episcopal church Sunday, Rev. w. e.
Hull read the following resolutions as
passed by the social service commits
sion of the diocese, and commended
to all the parishes of the diocese by
Bishop w. A. Leonard, ID. d.
Be 1t resolved: That the members
of the social service commission Of the
Episcopal church of the diocese of
Ohio place themselves on record as
opposed to the so-called home rule
amendment, because if passed it
would be great evil, which is ply
sical, social, economic and spiritual
menace to the welfare of the people.
Be it further resolved: That the
members OF the commission place
themselves on record in favor of the
pr ohibition amendment, this being the
wisest method at present devised to
prevent the use of intoxicating liquor.
Be 1t also resolved: That this action
is regarded as logical step toward
securing a prohibition amendment to
the national constitution, which action
will secure the aid of all the machin-
cry Of government for the elimination
of national peril.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27
GEOGRAPHICAL PUZZLES.
Who're Were Ultima Thule and the Lost
Atlantis looated2


A most puszling geographic mystery
has come down from ancient times.
This Is the old question as to the iden-
tity Of Ultima Thule. II was about 400
b. G. that Pytheas, citizen Of Mas
silia, sailed on his famous voyage. He
discovered Albion and then continued
farther north until he reached spot
which he named Ultima Thule. What
this country was has never been deter
mined. 1t may have been Shetland or
Norway or Iceland.
Another ancient puzzle Is that of. At
lantis. 1t is commonly believed now
adays that this vanished continent did
once actually lie beyond the pillars OF
Hercules, and there are theories unend-
Ing concerning It. Some regard the
Canary islands as fraementary remains
OF H. others think that the supposedly
lost innd was really America; but. IN
consderMg these spcrulatlons. IL Is
well to bear in mind the fact that the
first mention Of the country was made
by Plato. and many scholars are sure
that the philosopher merely indulged In
an imaginative flight. The solitary evi-
dcnce thar Atlantis ever existed - bib
reference to it.-CnIcago Herald
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27

MIR. II. H. Miller spent Monday In
Columbus on business.
Swellings reduced by Hanfords
Balsam.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Damn and two
children and Mr.. and Mrs. John W..
Jenner of Mansfield motored to the
city and spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Fred s. Mcconnell.
Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh is itself
an antiseptic and the use of any other
remedy before applying 1t is unneces-
sary.
Mr.. Harry Smith wet to Mansfield
Saturday and Joined his wife, who has
spent the past week with relatives in
that city. The two returned to their
home on South Jackson street Sunday
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27
DEATH FOR SWEARING.
Profanity In the Early Centuries Was
Capital Offense.

Profanity In the Early Centuries Was
Capital Offense.
Relieving ones mind in q profane
way used to be costly proposition.
In the ninth century Justinian pun
ished swearing by death. BY the stat
utes of Donald vi. and Kenneth ii.
the north Briton had the offending
member cut out when the tongue ran
riot. Philip H. Of France ordered those
guilty drowned in the Seine, and the
council of Constantinople excommuni-
Gated any one that swore heather
Oaths.
In 1861 man could swear in Scot
land for II pennies per cuss. The
higher you were In rank the more you
had To pay for the privilege Of oaths.
Perhaps ii was figured that the com
mon people should be given wholesale
rates.
By nm act OF the sixth and seventh
years Of the reign OF William and
Mary servants. day laborers, common
soldiers and common sailors were fined
shilling swear; others were taxed
shillings. The swearing schedule In
the household Of Henry ]. was 40 shil-
lings fine for swear word by a duke.
n for lord. 10 for squire. 3s. i'd. for
yeOman and "a page to be whIpt"
The law that provided fines for
swearing led Jonathan Swift to his
prospectus Of the bank of swearing
during the speculative craze at the
time Of the south sea bubble. This
bank was to have u monopoly Of col
lecting the fines of those who swOre
and Swift said: ut is said there are
2,000.OO0 In the kingdom Urelan6. OF
which 100000 are swearing souls
There are an estimated 5000 gentle
men, and every gentleman can afford
to swear one oath day, which will
produce 1,s25.OO0 oaths year. or f9l,
$50"
In 1892 at Aberdeen the council
naively told the head of the house tC
have box placed for the collection Of
the fines imposed upon the household
for swearing. Chicago Tribune.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27
LIVELY
Mix.Up Occurs At A LOCa
Livery Stable

A lively mix-up occurred at the
Rinehart livery barn Saturday even
ing, when Clarence Posey, employed
at the Essex glass factory, got into an
argument with the proprietor of the
stable, Mr.. Jesse Rinehart. AS re.
suit, Posey was arersted and fined
for intoxication.
Posey claims that Rinehart took a
rig, which he had rented until 8
o'clock, away from him at 1880, while
Mr.. Rinehart states that he did right
in doing SO, as Posey had hired the
rig to drive out in the country six
miles and instead had gone to Utica
with it.
This formed the basis of the argu-
ment Rinehart claims that Posey be.
came very angry and finally threw a
bottle at him. With that. he picked
up a buggy whip and slashed Posey
across the face, infiicting bad wounds
on the forehead and bridge of the
nose. A police call was put in and
Posey was later fined for intoxication
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27
HOW TO START A CANCER.
Some Very Common Practices II Would
Be Well to Avoid.

Some Very Common Practices u Would
Be We'll to Avoid.
An English scientist. interested In the
attempts TO conquer cancer, suggests
the following methods by which a can
Ger may be produced.
1T Is not easy to produce a cancer
artificially; nevertheless, IL you try
enough you will succeed sometimes.
Encourage your patients TO smoke clay
pipes. with the vanished ends broken
Off or to retain sharp edged stumps of
teeth In their jaws, and You may fair
ly expect now and then to witness the
do novo production OF cancer. The
same end may be attained with yet
more certainty should you have II In
your power to select cases for the ex-
pertinent IN which there already exists
some local evidence OF chronic irrita
ton For instance, you may tell a pa
tient who has little wart or a. ir-
ritabie crack in his lip that he day 60
on smoking and amuse himself by
picking of tho crust whenever he has
little spare time and come to you
again In six months. This Is very
certain method, In another instance
you may assure man with little
pimple near the angle Of the eye that
II Ia Of no consequence. not worth an
operation. and advise him to apply cold
cream. In . year or twO's time he will
probably DO able to show you very
interesting example II rodent ulcer (a
form Of so called skin cancer)
1t IL obvious that the Englishman
who suggests these methods does no,
offcr them In the hope that they win be
followed. but quite the contrary. lie
might have added that although 1T Il
not easy to produce cancer artihcially,'
1t is still less easy to cure 1t, artiflcially
or otherwise Indeed. the fight against
cancer has been one OF the least sue
cessful In the whole category Of med
teal battles IL Is also one Of the Oldest
| Los Angeles Times
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27
When to Apply Lightly

For cuts, burns, scalds, sores and
open wounds apply Hanford's Balsam
of Myrrh lightly, but be sure that it
covers and gets to the bottom of the
wound A few light applications will
quickly heal the above class of diff
culties.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27
c. m. A. WON

The championship in baseball OF
the city of Newark was decided Sun
day afternoon at the local ball park,
the G. M. A. team defeating the Heis-
eys by score of to 0. Fielding er-
rors we're largely responsible for the
defeat OF the Heiseys.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey 70. Hess or
Dapville spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert u. Hess, West High
street.
Mrs. w. J. Medlin returned to Mar
tinsburg this morning, after an ex-
tended visit with relatives in this
community.
Messrs. William Irwin, Charles Run
kle and Langdon Cook Of Columbus
were guests of friends in the city Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weaver and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Preston of st.
Louisville, O., were guests Sunday of
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther A. Stream.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Dunston left
this morning for their home in Sharon,
Pa, after visit in the city with Mrs.
Charles Roberts, East High street.
Mrs. w. A. Hammond returned to
her work in the Centerburg schools
this morning, after spending Sunday
with relatives here.
Mrs. William Lett returned Monday
to Dayton, after a visit in the city with
Mrs. Frank Durbin, East Burgess
street.
Miss Florence Allen returned Mon
day to her home in Canton, after a
weeks visit with Mrs. Alice Stamp,
West Sugar street.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Welker of North
Sandusky street went to Cleveland
this morning, where they will visit for
several weeks.
Pianos and player pianos at one
price only, $475, $375 and $275. Cash
or time. r. w. Leah, 500 Newark
Trust Bldg, and 1000 Il. Front street,
Mt. Vernon Ohio.
Adjutant 4. w. Hargreaves. divis-
ional secretary of the Salvation Army
of this state, returned to Cincinnati
this morning, after business visit In
the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cushing and
Miss Mcintyre of Columbus we're
guests over Sunday of Mr. and Mrs.
w. p. Vandergrift and Mrs. r. b. Cot.
ton.
Mr.. r. H. Black Of New York City
representing Engineer News, was In
the city today.
Mrs. Ella Hanaway returned this
morning from weeks visit with Cen
terburg relatives
Sergeant s. M. Jacobs went to Co
lumbus this morning on business OF
Battery d of this city.
Mr.. William Jones IL spending the
weekend with relatives In the city
MIR. Jones Is n travelling photographer
Mrs Loretta Fowler Of Chicago, Ill,
who has been the guest OF Mrs. b. #
Iiumbert and Mrs. Frank Monroe II
this city, Is spending week in Dan
vile.
Misses elise Lilley, Dorothy Girls
Wtll, htIii iSytit, NiiNt iLttpci AM
} Carlotta Wolverton returned to thell
work at the Columbus School FOL
Girls Sunday, after spending the week
end in the city.
Mrs, Elizabeth Scott. Mr.. and Mrs
Simon Scott and Mrs. Lizzle Evans
. all OF Ashland, o.. arrived In the cit.
this morning and will be the guests o
Mrs. |, ]. Gault OF Academia for
, week.
Mrs. Ellen Durbin. MIR. and Mrs
/ William Grassbaugh. Mrs. Thoma
/ Durbin, Messrs. william and Howar
Durbin OF Danville and Mr.. Marti
y Hammond Of Buckeye City went {
!. GAINESVILLE Monday and attended tn
funeral of Christopher Mattingly, VIII
n died In that city. Saturday morning.
Robert Dowds has accepted a pos
ton as city salesman with the Centrs
Fruit company. Mr.. Dowds arrived l
the city today from Mt. Vernon an
Il win make his residence here M
3 Dowds has been In the wholesale gro
{. cry business all his life, having jul
n resigned his position last Friday wilt
II the Kelser-Dowds company, Mt. We
ALI
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27
PUBLIC AUCTION

The county commissioners will sell
~ public auction on the Orphans
Home farm, 1.2 miles east OF Mt.
Vernon on the coshocton road, on
November 5th, at 1 O'Clock, 20 tons OF
~ end about $50 shocks OF corn.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27
SHORT LOCALS

Eggs, 30c, butter 28c.
FARMS FOR SALE-W. C. Rock
well. tt
Mr.. Charles Cagney was visitor
In Millersport Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Burt Rush of Brandon
are spending several days in Marengo.
For lame shoulder rub in and rub on
Hanford's Balsam thoroughly.
Mr.. Carl Taugher has returned from
q visit in Niles and Youngstown.
Mr.. Lawrence Christopher of Akron
was a weekend visitor in the city.
Mr.. Ivan Poland of Cleveland spent
Sunday with relatives In the city.
Mr.. George Robbs spent Sunday in
Brink Haven.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph C. Ringwalt re-
tsxned Sunday from New York City.
Mr.. Paul Villain is spending the day
in Columbus on business.
Mrs. b. M. Critchfield Is spending
the day In Westerville.
Mr.. Paul Hildreth Of Columbus
spent Sunday with his parents in the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. jenkins and son,
Hey spent Sunday with friends in Mt.
Gilead.
Mr.. Charles Huntsberger has re-
turned from business visit in Phila.
Aeaphia. Pa,
Prof. Joseph Creveling of Ports.
Aeuth spent the weekend with rela,
tivos In the city,
Mr.. Jacob Fendrick Of Brink Haven
wan operated upon at the Mt. Vernon
hospital Sunday for appendicitis
Mr. william Mccormick of Akron
spent Sunday with relatives in the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Place of New
arb are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. George
r. Owens, North Clinton street.
Mrs. Leo Allerding and daughter
Louise. spent Sunday with Columbus
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto s. Baker an,
family spent Sunday in Sunbury, th'
9ossts OF Mr.. and Mrs. Street Jenkins
Game Warden II. Il. Penrose O
West High street was n Columbus
bssiness visitor Monday.
Aessrs. u. Henry Fairchild an,
Fred Mcconnell went to Clevelan
Monday on business.
Nr. A. II. Warner OF East Burgess
street went to Delaware this mornin
70 visit several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christ Young of Bel
vile spent Sunday with their daugl
Ter. Mrs. Edward L.. Parker.
Mr. q. G. vaneman returned to E
gan. o.. Monday. after visit with hi
daughter ut Academia.
Mr.. II. II. Beck. patient at tn
Ohio State Sanatorium, returned [
hts home In Toledo this morning.
Mira. ella Preston returned to Brai
don Monday, after two weeks Wis
with her son In Wooster, o.
Ar. ]. C. Burris of East Vine sire,
went To Bellaire this morning on bus
1sB.
0rs. James Israel left this mornir
Ter Oberlin, o., where she will Wis
fsr several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. e. Chambers al
prinths Fowls OF West Gambler sire
are spending the day In Columbus,
Miss Lillian Frost OF North CT
street is the guest OF relatives In Da
Vile.
Miss Lucy Howley OF South Ma
street Is spending the weekend wi
friends In Columbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27

Authentic records show that Gin
ders, from forest fire in the tree tops
In northern Washington this fall. were
ca rried distance OF twenty miles.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27

The problems OF politicians may be
grouped unds two general heads,
How to set money Into the public
TREASURY and Tow TO get Il out-LtfA
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27

+**The Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
will meet Tuesday evening at 1880.
Members are requested to be present,
especially the new members, as the
defeated side in the contest will en-
tertain.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27

""*A. l. U. meeting Tuesday, Oct.
ri, at 1880 p. m. Business session fol-
lowed by masquerade social, to
which all members and their families
are invited.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27

King Henry VIII. wished to commits
sion a nobleman OF his court to visit
Francis !.
II was at IA moment when interna-
tional relations were extremely shaky,
and the cOurtler showed no particular
desire to absent himself from his home
and country on so dangerous mission.
"Do not be afraid" said King Henry.
IF you lose your life in my service
will avenge you a hundredfold. ! will
take off the heads Of all the Frenchmen
In my power"
"Thank your majesty; yonr majesty
Is most gracious" said the courtier,
"but OF ali those heads which you take
Off there may not be one which will fit
on my shoulders"
The witty reply resulted in the court
Ter being excused from his dangerous
mission
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27
+ + f. + + i. !. j. i. i. !. /. + !
+ WILL OCCUR SOON +

***Special communication, Mt. Zion
ledge, No. 8, r. C A. NJ, Wednesday
evening, October 28, at O'clock.
Work in the M. M. degree
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27

***Mrs. Viola D. Romans, cores
ponding secretary of Ohio w. c. T. u,
will speak on statewide prohibition
Thursday afternoon and evening, Oc-
tober goth. Time and places to be an
nounced later.
**sThe Frances Willard w. c. T. u.
will meet in the parlors Of the Congre-
gational church Tuesday, October 27,
at 2 p. IN. Reports of delegates to
the state convention will be given.
Visitors always welcome.
**+The Naomi Bible class will meet
at the home of Mrs. Alfred Mill, SIT
East Gambler street on Tuesday even.
ing, Oct. 81, at o'clock. All men,
bers are especially invited to attend.
s**The annual tag day for the Home
for the Aged will be held Saturday
October 31st.
s**L. G. B. A. will entertain its
members with supper Monday even.
ing.
""*The winners In the recent ID. Of
" contest will be entertained with a
Halloween party Tuesday evening at
the home of Miss Frances Fobes, 406
| West Chestnut street.
**$The Ladies' of the Maccabees Of
Brandon will hold supper and mas
Querade on election night Nov. 3,
%
sssRev. D. A. Morris will lecture at
Jelloway on Thursday evening and at
Walnut school on Friday evening
s'*Regular meeting of the Sons of
Veterans Wednesday evening.
stsThe Kings Daughters of s.
Paul's Episcopal church will give q
masquerade and Halloween party for
the members of the Sunday school on
Friday evening. October S0th at 7
o'clock. Members of the parish In
terested in the Sunday school will be
welcome.
90
s''The quarterly conference for Mt
Vernon circuit, M. p. church. will be
held Saturday, October 81, at 1880 p
II in the Y. NJ. G. A., followed on Sun
day by an all.day meeting at Ebenez
er No preaching that day at Liberty
Chapel.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27
WIT IN HISTORY.

A Brief Address and Pithy Reply
That Won With Royalty.
Frederick the Great once granted a
hearing to a subject on condition that
he should cut his remarks very short.
LET him say but two words" said
the monarch.
"Very well" agreed the subject, and
on entering the presence of Frederick
he held out petition and uttered but
the two words;
"Sire, Sign"
The subject won his request.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-27

*"*Mrs. Viola D. Romans, cores
ponding secretary of Ohio w. c. T. U.,
will speak on statewide prohibition
Thursday afternoon and evening, Oc-
tober goth. Time and places to be an
nounced later.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-22
GOLDBERG WAS
SHOT AND ROBBED
Was Known to Have Carried Large
Sum of Money-Hit with Black
Jack and Shot

WORCESTER, Mass, Dee 22-That
Joseph ;. Goldberg of Worcester was
shot to death and robbed last night at
$50 in the barn of Felix Barnard in
Mauchaug by at least two men for
whom the state police are searching
are today's developments in q murder
mystery the police are trying to solve
Investigation shows that Goldberg
made several sales of clothing from
his wagon In Miibury yesterday. He
showed a large roll of bills while max
ing change for a customer, bat only
So cents were found in his pockets.
After concluding business in Mil
bury he drove to M1auchaug and re
manned in drug store until 915. He
left there to put up in Barnard 5 barn
and ut $50 his rig was heard TO
leave the barn again and start for Mil
bury. Goldberg was hit on the head
with a black jack. An autopsy show
ed a bullet hole through the back. The
body was wrapped in a blanket aud
the outfit backed out of the barn by
the murderers and started on the road
to Milbury. where it was held up by
the sheriff and the dead body fonnd.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-22
YEGGS LOOT STORE,
TRY TO BLOW SAFE
Explosion at Poultney Failed to Open
Strong Box Containing $500 -
$3.50 in Goods Taken.

RUTLAND, Dee. pa safe expert
from Boston viii try today TO find out
whether anything remains in the safe
at the store Of +. w. Barrett at Poult-
ney, which was looted about ! clock
yesterday morning, the robbery being
discovered by William Stone. a clerk
who opened the store at o'clock.
State s Attorney b. l.. Stafford and
Deputy Sheriff d. A. Barker are of the
opinion that the break was the work of
experts. Entrance was gained by way
of the third floor, the thieves breaking
through two doors and an effort was
made to blow the safe. Whether on
not this was successful is not known
The combination was knocked off and
the hole for the admittance of the nj
Ttroglyeerine bored just above. but the
shock evidently did not open the door
Mr. Barrett stated that his loss III
goods stolen amounts to about $3.50.
In the safe there is supposed to be-
tween $500 and 5000.
About | clock one of the neighbors
heard sound like mui'led explosion,
also about this hour man was seen in
front Of the store
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-22
JAMAICA.

Mrs. \. E. Hartwell was in Brattle-
boro one day last week.
Mrs. Will Cutting of Wardsboro was
in Jamaica the last Of the week
Mr.. and Mrs f. w. Prouty were in
town ON business Friday and Saturday.
+. ". Prouty sold his woodlot on
West hill to Marcus Crowninshield re-
Gently.
Mrs. Fred Ballard is in South Fran
ingham visiting her sister, Mrs. G. j.
Torrey.
The union Sunday school Christmas
tree viii be held in opera hall Friday
evening.
Mrs. Al. Rawson of Newfane visited
at Judson. Benson 5, returning to New
fame Saturday.
Mrs. George Smith of South London
derry was a guest of her sister, Mrs
| Guy Benson, last week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-22
WILLS HIS BODY
TO PHYSICIANS
g. w Rice, of Sturbridge, Rheumatic,
Commits Suicide in a Hotel in
Worcester, Mass.

WORCESTER, Mass, Dee. %. =
Leaving a note willing his body to the
City hospital to be used in aiding the
physicians in their efforts to find a
cure for rheumatism and tuberculosis
OF the bones, Eugene w Rice, aged
90, of Sturbridge, committed suicide
by shooting IN the Bay State Hotel
Mary Killegellin, ehambermaid.
found Rice dead in bed in his room.
IN his right hand he gripped a 32-
caliber revolver. After writing the
note he had placed the revolver in his
mouth and fired, sending the bullet
into his brain. Death was probably
instantaneous. As far as could be
learned no one in the hotel heard the
shot.
Rice came to Worcester four davs
ago and registered at the hotel. He
was on crutches
fhe note follows, in part:
.>If nay body or any part of it will
be the means OF helping others from
suffering the way | have and must if
! stay. give il to the doctors at the
City Hospital, Worcester, Mass. If
they don I want it, let the town of
Starbridge bury it in my lot, where |
have stone ana fund for same. Eu-
gene w Rice
Il want no funeral, he had added.