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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04
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Rev. Waters begun series of meet
ings at the resbyterian church Tues
day evening.
Mrs. Nancy Jones and son, Glenn and
Miss Rosa Smith left Monday for their
home in Burkett, Indiana, having been
called here by the death of the form
ers sister.in-law, Mrs. Mary Woods.
Mrs. Minnie Melick of Newark spent
couple of days last week with Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Ashcraft.
Ms. John l.. Wolfe of Danville spent
the past week with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs John Berry visited with
friends at West Carlysle Sunday after
noon.
ark spent a few days last week with
ork spent few days last week with
the formers mother.
C. V. Horn left Monday for Jersey,
Ohio, where he has purchased store
Miss Rosalie Cummins spent Friday
and Saturday with relatives at Mar.
tinsburg.
Rev. Hoover and wife and son, Ken
meth, spent Tuesday with Mr.. and
Mrs. T. ]. Hess.
| Wedding bells have been ringing
Tor Mr.. John Wells of FIT. Recovery
and Miss Lola Frye, who were married
Thanksgiving at the brides home
southeast of town.
| Mrs. Hattie Cummins and daughter
Ethabelle, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Melick.
Collins Mcqueen and wife and son
Guy, visited friends at Fallsburg Sun
day.
Mr.. Cary Carpenter and wife of New
Castle, visited the latter's mother Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. NJ Wilson spen
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Rine
Miss Ida Fowls of Danville spen
Friday with her grandmother.
Mr.. Harry Cummins, Miss Tens
Becky were the guests of Miss Eva
line Schooler, Sunday.
Mrs. Lettie Davis spent Thanks
giving night with her parents.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

Go upon the streets of Mt. Vernon
any evening and you will meet ladies'
and children going to picture shows
and refreshment establishments unat.
tended by male escort. They feel
perfectly safe. and are safe. But how
was II prior to six years ago. when
.he saloons were voted out? They
would not dare risk being out on the
streets alone. for fear of being In
suited by some drunken rowdy. Isn't
that true? You know II Is! Women,
going to and from the c.. A. & G, rail-
road station In the evening. had to
run the gauntlet Of a crowc OF loafers
lin front Of saloons and be subjected
10 hearing filthy remarks. and often
Insulting words directed at them. Who
wants renewal OF such a condition
Yet that is the condition the people
VIII invite back II they vote for the
1eturn OF saloons.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

If majority of the voters SO de-
eide, eighteen saloons will be opened
in Mt. Vernon. How much money
would the people contribute annually
Ito their support? The tax, outlay for
rooms, equipment, stock, operating ex-
penses and profit would mean thou.
sands upon thousands of dollars, and
ali OF that vast sum must come off of
those who patronize the saloons. and
when II Is paid into that channel 1t is
diverted from a legitimate course of
benefit to the people at large. You
!. cannot get away from these facts
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04
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Miss Evaline Schooler pleasantly en-
tertained Miss Tena Beckley, Miss Ger
tha Hall and Mr.. Harry Cummins of
Bladensburg Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Johns of Martins.
burg and Mr., and Mrs. Cary Harris OF
Winding Fork spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. G. A. Harris.
Mr. and Mrs James Fowls Of Pine
Bluff spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Percy Donahey.
Mrs. Cora Burch and children spent
Saturday with Mr.. Wardie Hall.
Mr.. Harrison Elbert of Newark and
Mrs. Ota Nichols OF Dusty Bottom
spent Friday with Mr., and Mrs. Ear
Burch.
Mr., Claud Scoles OF Mt. Vernon Is
visiting relatives here,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

The number of depositors In the
building and loan companies of Mt.
Vernon In 1908, (when the city had
saloons) as shown by their sworn
statements, was 1879. In the last
statements of the building and loan
companies, Dec. 81, 1913. the number
of depositors was 1,704. an increase
of 425. All of which goes to show
that there are several hundred more
people now saving money and putting
IL where It will earn interest for them
than when Mt. Vernon had saloons
There's q reason"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

A condition in Mt. Vernon that will
enable people to increase their saw
ings $575,0OO and receive $4,000 each
year as interest, as has been accom-
'plished since saloons were voted out,
should appeal to all citizens as con-
sdition that should be continued.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

Work was started Wednesday by
the Mt. Vernon Bridge Co. in opening
up and grading Greenwood street.
This Is done in accordance with a
promise made at the last election that,
II the people would vote to close West
Burgess street, the bridge company
would open up this street The work
is rather difficult, requiring a 4-foot
fill at one spot.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to our relates, neighbors and
friends for their kindness and sympa-
thy extended to us. also the X. OF p.
and Red Men lodges for their beauti-
full flowers and the Rev. Helm for his
consoling words at the time of our be-
reavement in the loss of our beloved
wife and mother.
ELIJAH PURDY AND FAMILY
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

1t is queer logic that, because a
liquor law is violated, that the law is
inefficient. By the same process of
reasoning the law prohibiting stealing
is inefficient because 1t is violated.
The saloon advocates certainly have
limpy logic.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04
SOME cAsiNo!

Mr.. George Hays of north OF Fred.
erlcktown butchered on Wednesday,
and, while making sausage, stuffed a
casing which proved to be a record.
breaker, It being Ss feet long. The
casing was prepared for stuffing By
Mrs. Mcdonald and was stuffed by
Mr.. Hays.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04
NOTICE TO IAxPAYERsl

The books are now open for the re
ceipt of taxes in all districts of KnoS
county outside of Mt Vernon city.
The books for the city will probably
be opened on December IA.
All books will be kept open until
January 20.
LLOYD M. BELL,
Treasurer Knox County
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

The advocates Of saloons throw up
their hands in holy horror and their
moral sensibilities are frightfully
shocked because booze comes into Mt.
Vernon, and to cure this evil they SO
feelingly declaim against, they propose
to open up eighteen saloons and there
by keep booze out of the community.
How nice!
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

Because some Mt Vernon men oc-
.casionally go to Utica on beer-outing,
the way to cure them Of the drinking
habit is to open eighteen saloons in
Mt. Vernon. That's the reasoning OF
rthe advocates Of the return Of saloons.
Next thing, they will be telling that
ethe saloons will carry nothing to drink
ibut pop.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

How will eighteen saloons operating
IN Mt. Vernon improve moral condi-
tions and keep booze out of the reach
of boys and girls?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

If boys and girls now get booze In
Mt. Vernon, how much less Of 1t
would they be able to get If there
were eighteen saloons here?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04
Wanted, For Sale, &c
RATES cents ner line, each inser.
tion. Six words to line.

FOR SALE OR TRADE-New I
room house with soft water bath.
electric lights and cemented cellar.
Call at 715 N. Main street. Il
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04
ysesoIutio,s Of Respect, Obituaries and
Cards OF Thanks, five cents per line.

Subscription Rate-$1.50 per year,
strictly in advance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

Mr.. George Keppler of Hamilton
was business visitor in the city
Tuesday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

FOR SALE-Empty leard barrels
for meat packing. G. II. Jones, 107
West High street. Citizens phone
3O5 green. 1915
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

WANTED-To buy or rent, with
privilege of purchasing, small farm
with fairly good buildings, vicinity of
Mt. Vernon preferred. Write full de-
scription, location, conveniences to
school, ETC., to Ala Burgess street, N.
s., Pittsburgh, Pa. z
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-04

Entered at the Mt. Vernon, O., postof-
6c as second class mail matter.
Evening journal., 1914-07-29
S5.259 Value NOW
placed ON CITY Streets

The commission recently appointed
by Resident Judge Herbert l.. Rice.
which comprises the third commits
sion Of review, to condemn a plot OF
ground on Thirty-first street, to be
used to open Thirty-first street, has
made its award to the amount Of
S5,259.
The land is owned by Samuel
G. Penrose. and comprises large
plot OF ground on the site of the new
street. Three commissions have view
ed the property and made awards TO
Judge Rice. The original return was
made on February 21, 1914, by COM
mission consisting of John w. Talley.
Thomas Holt. NJ Howard Jester, Hen
~ Sasse and William w. Pusey 2nd.
The sum awarded by this commission
was Sl,450. The second commission
Of reviews. consisting of Thomas Tat
nail, Thomas ReardOn, j. Bail Peirce.
Joseph S. Hamilton. and Alfred ID.
Warner, Jr.. awarded the sum of S4.-
100, and the last commission awarded
the sum of S5.259. This commission
consisted OF William G. Taylor, S. G.
Clever, William T. Purks, James 4.
, Chandler and Joseph H. Bartlett.
Judge Rice heard argument this
morning upon the awards between
John f. Lynn, representing the city.
and George Lodge, representing the
owner of the property, Mr. Penrose.
Judge Rice will now decide which
of the three awards comes closest to
The actual value of the property.
Evening journal., 1914-07-29
HEIRS, NOT Church,
Get $4,000 UNDER
THE WELDIN Will

In a decision handed down in the
Court of Chancery, in the case of the
will of Hannah Weldin leaving a
bequest to the Mt. Pleasant NJ. e.
Church which is important inasmuch
as it will affect all like bequests to
churches, Chancellor Curtis declares
the will. insofar as the bequest TO the
church is concerned, is null and void.
The beQuest to the church, amount
ing to $1,000, was left TO be invested in
real estate for the church. and in his
opinion the chancellor has decided that
the bequest is contrary TO the status
which regulates religious corporations,
which prohibits money from being de-
vised in a viii to be expended for real
estate, or other purposes, as invest
ments In recent cases in the Court Of
Chancery it has been decided that when
property is willed TO a church it must
be left to the trustees of the church
The $4,000 bequest, which the decision
withholds from the church. will be di-
yided among the following heirs Of Han
nah Weldin, c. Wesley Weldin. Anna NJ.
and Sara r. Weldin. William r. Weldin,
Sarah J. Phillips. William NJ Goodman,
c. B. Anna Mousley, George r. Good
man. Samuel L. Goodman, Hannah /.
Broomall. Frank Goodman, Sarah NJ.
McClees and Horace Goodman.
Evening journal., 1914-07-29
UP TO kaiser and
Gar TO BRING Peace
BY Karl II. Won WIEGAND,

United Press Stan Correspondent.
BERLIN, July 20.-kaiser Will
helms hands today hold back the
Titanic war wave which menaces all
Europe. Austria has not struck the
first blow in the threatened conflict.
80 far as can be learned with the
rigid ward censorship ia force at
Vienna, no Austrian troops have set
foot on Seryian soil. II is reported
here unOfiicaliy and generally
credited that the Kaiser has ordered
Emperor Franz Joseph 20 withhold
the invasion of SerYian territory by
Austrian troops until the word is
given from POtSdam.
Meanwhile Wilhelm and Gar
Nicholas are in constant cOmmHnica-
tiOn. This is admitted AZ the foreign
office. The kaiser has forbidden all
demonstrations calculated 10 rouse
the war spirit. War news is being
censored. II is presumed. The Kaiser
l. bending every personal efiOrt in
the direction Of limitation Of the
conflict 10 Austria and SerVia.
Uitil convinced of the failure Of
his efforts to induce Russia's neutral
ity. the Kaiser will continue. through
pressure on Emperor Franz Joseph
to hold the Austrian army on the
north bank of the Danube.
Unless the Gar can be induced 10
reconsideration, the first advance of
ihe Austrian forces across the
Danube would force Russia's hand.
The Czar would make good on his
threat TO mobilize. To avert a gem
eral European war after that would
be diffcult
In official circles this evening. il is
believed the next twenty-four hours
Will bring a final decision from Rus
sia. II is generally reported that
the plea on which the Kaiser is en-
deavoring to move the Gar to re-
/ consideration of his announced sup
port of Servia by arms, Is the pledge
that territorial extension is not
sought in the war.
! Pessimism reigned here tonight
! over possibilities of peaceful set
( element.
/ Premier Pacnitch. OF Servia, today
made formal protest against the cap.
[ ture OF Servian vessels by the Aus.
/ trians early this week. He declared
the vessels were fred upon without
provocation at Kostolatz. their colors
/ hauled down and The Austrian lae
/ placed over the ships. There were nc
casualties
Reports today declare that Serviar
and Austrian aviators are doing aerial
scout duty along the border
Evening journal., 1914-07-29
MORE BUSINESS MEN
With THE President
BY The United Press.

bN ne Jnlleu Press.
WASHINGTON, July 20 Probably
the most important conferences with
the possible exception of that with j. p.
Morgan with representatives OF the
business interests of the country yet
held by President Wilson, took place to-
day. Nearly every business organiza-
tion in the general wholesale lime was
represented at one while the second was
with Hugh Chalmers automobile manu-
tacturcr. IL was explained that the
conferences, like all others that have
preceded them were for the purpose of
permitting a general exchange of views
regarding business. Various sentiments
were developed from the visitors but the
President again insisted that 1t co-ope-
ration will come from business men, gem
orally, there is mo- doubt that real pros
lperity will come.
In addition TO Chalmers the visitors
included;
Representing the National Hardware
Association. ". b. Taylor, Cleveland;
/ A. j. Bihlcr Cleveland; George ID. lrv-
ing. Baltimore j. J.. Baum, philadel-
phia. Paul A. Griffith Philadelphia.
Representing the National Whole
sale DINkOOuH AHNutldAlpht AVN We
Smyth, Philadelphia J. r. Thompson,
James H. Custer and John G. Rouse,
Baltimore.
Representing the National Whole
sale jewelers. Association; Louis
Sicklos. Philadelphia; NJ. J. Averbeck,
New York; j. Engle, Baltimore
Representing the Glass Distribu-
tors Association. George l.. Heater,
Toledo. William S. Kinney, Chicago;
4 II. S. Binswanger. Cleveland; Warren
! Hire Turner. Philadelphia; II. ID. Con-
die. st. Louis.
Representing the National Supply
and Machinery Dealers Association
Charles H. Farquhar, Boston,
Charles Bond. Philadelphia.
Representing the Sheet Metal Club
Edgar Lyon. Baltimore; W. II. Abbott
Wheeling, w. Va.
Representing the National Whole
sale Drug Association: Harry b
French, Philadelphia.
Representing a score OF general or
ganizatiOns of wholesalers James
Fernley. Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1914-07-29
BOALT DEPORTED
But Gets Days STAY
BY the United Press

by the luiteu fIthS
WASHINGTON. July 29-After is
suing orders to put into effect an or
der directing deportation from Vera
Cruz of Correspondent Fred l.. Boalt.
because Of the findings Of the naval
inquiry board that Boalt's charges
that Ensign Richardson boasted OF ap-
plying the law OF flight to Mexicans
were not sustained, Secretary OF War
Garrison today suspended the order.
Representatives Of Boalt's employ
ers requested the suspension granted
today. requesting to file a brief analy-
zing the testimony before the naval
board. Garrison granted the 2l-hour
respite, but indicated the brief would
not swerye him from ordering the
correspondents deportation.
Boalt's representative contended
that in many vital respects the boards
findings were contrary to the evil
dence.
Evening journal., 1914-07-29
MASONS LAY Their
brother TO REST
Knights Templar and Grand
Lodge Officers Mourn
Col. EnOch Moore
ESCORT BODY
TO THE GRAVE

The remains of Colonel Enoeh Moore,
who died suddenly at his home, No SOl
Washington street. on Sunday morning,
will be laid to rest in the Wilmington
end Brandywine Cemetery this after
noon in the presence OF friends, includ-
ling members of st. Johns Commandery,
No. /, Knights Tcmplar and the Grand
Lodge of Masons OF Delaware, OF which
he was a member.
The funeral services will be conducted
at o'clock by St. Johns Commandery.
The sermon will BE- preached by the Rev.
L. Franklin Smiley, pastor OF West
Presbyterian Church, who was per
sonul friend of Colonel Moore AT the
cemetery the Masons will conduct an
other service under the Masonic rituals
The members Of st Johns Com
mandery and the officers of the Grand
Lodge of Delaware will meet at the
Masonic Temple at O'Clock and will
proceed in a body to the house, where
they will view the remains, after
which they will march in a body to
the cemetery.
Eminent Commander William Mash
will have charge of the Commandery
end after the Masons have assembled
at the Masonic Temple ne will select
the pail bearers. Mr.. Mask at noon
had not decided whom ne will select
but it is believed that the pail bearers
will be past masters of various Ma
sonic lodges. as Col. Moore was Z
past master.
Many beautiful floral tributes have
been sent to the home OF the de
ceased. A star has been sent b!
the Eastern Star Lodge OF Delaware
an achor by the A. o. L. W. and ;
spray of roses by the Grand Lodge o
Masons.
officials and employees Of the post
Office sent a beautiful emblem. Mr.
Moore was a former postmaster here
Evening journal., 1914-07-29
showed OFF train, loses
HIS Lees UNDER wheels

A man giving the name of Hazen
Brooks. said to live near Harrington,
was arrested in this city today at the
instance Of Detective German of the
Pennsylvania Railroad police. on a
charge OF showing man OFF a train
at Harrington.
After the man fell from the car, he
rolled under the wheels, which cut
off both his legs. according to a re-
port received at the railroad head
quarters in this city. Brooks came
to Wilmington this morning from
down the State The injured mans
name could not be learned.
Evening journal., 1914-07-29
ACCEPT At ONCE IF
YOU Want TO Get
ON NORTH east TRIP

General Secretary Neil B. Sinclair
OF the Chamber of Commerce, Is send
ing out the following self-explanatory
letter to all the members of the trade
body
Dear Sir
Though the courtesy of the
Board Of Trade OF North East,
Maryland, members of the Cham
ber of Commerce are invited to
visit North East as their guests for
a days outing and inspection OF
the neighboring section. Tuesday,
August II has been selected as
the date for the trip.
The plan Is for our members to
leave Wilmington in the morning,
on the train leaving the
Pennsylvania Railroad Station at
1912 o'clock. arriving at North
East al 1856 o'clock There the
party will embark on launches
and be taken about ten miles
down the river 20 the head wa
ters of Chesapeake Bay.
Luncheon, OF the good old pic
mic variety. will be served en-
route, the party returning TO North
East In time to take the train ar
irving at 5.22, arriving in viii
mington at 610 o'clock .. M The
railroad fare for the round trip Is
Sl.0O
The North East Board of Trade
qualify their invitation by stating
that their capacity for entertain
ing is. limited to fifty guests. be-
cause OF the number OF boats.
You are kindly requested 20 ac-
knowledge the receipt OF this in
vitation at the earliest possible
moment. informing this office
whether Il is your desire to par
ticipate. In case more than fifty
acceptances are received. the par
ty will be made up of those mem
bers whose aoceptanoes are re-
ceived first
Kindly favor me with your inn
mediate reply. and oblike.
Yours very truly,
NEIL b, SINCLAIR.
General Secretary
II is expected that many membe
will avail themselves of the opportu
ity TO enjoy some OF the well know
Maryland hospitality,
Evening journal., 1914-07-29
ORPHANS COURT WORN.

ID Orphans Court this morning
Judge Rice. William T. Lyman made
return of the sale of the real estate
of Charles Dickey, which was APP
proved. Sylvester d. Townsend, Jr.,
made return of the sale of the real
estate Of Susanna T. Pierce, deceased
which was approved, and John Pierce
Cam made a return Of the sale of the
real estate of Helen Steele, a minor
which was approved.
Judge Rice appointed Charles W.
Push as guardian Of Mary and Cath
crime McDonough.
Upon application of S. S. Adams
the judge granted John j. Monaghan
administrator, an order for the sale
Of the real estate Of Charles F. and
Mary A. Keimer.
The session this morning was the
last of the present term. and ad-
journment was taken until the Sep
tepher term.
Evening journal., 1914-07-29
PEARSON M. WALTON DEAD.

Pearson NJ. Walton. a veteran of the
Civil War and proprietor of one Of Phil
adelphia's oldest machine shops. is dead
at his home. 4l73 Leidy avenue. He
died at the st. Agnes Hospital on Mon
day, following an operation ten days
ago. He was 20 years old.
Al the opening of the Civil War Mr..
Walton. then living in Delaware. went
to New Jersey and became a member of
the First Regiment, New Jersey Volun-
teers. At the battle of Bull Run a bull
let went through his body. near his right
shoulder. In two other battles he was
injured, having been shot in the hip and
thigh. After the war NE returned TO
Philadelphia and took up work a a ma
chinist. In 1872 he opened up his busi-
ness at 1919 % Germantown avenue. He
was a member of George G. Meade Post
G. a. r. His widow and three children
survive. They are Harry and Frank
Walton and Mrs FLOYD Boggs The fun.
eral will be held on Thursday afternoon
Evening journal., 1914-07-29
Attractions in the Theatres
and Parks of City and Nearby

contest, August IL. will be larger this
year than ever before Entries are now
being received. notice 60 the manage
ment being all that is necessary. The
prizes are unusually attractive this year.
Thursday OF next week will probably
see the largest gathering of farmers in
the history Of Brandywine Springs, ON
the occasion OF the annual Observance oi
Farmers Day, la view Of the fact that
National Grange Master Oliver Wilson
will be one of the speakers
The free vaudeville bill i'm the park
theatre this week is exceptionally good
Miss Stellh Copes musical act is one OF
the best seen there this year. She is a
wonderful performer ON various instru.
ments
Evening journal., 1914-07-29
FLOrR rP 4O CENTS.

BN The United Press.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, July 20. -
Flour jumped forty cents barrel
here today as the result Of the ad-
vance I'm wheat. but Notwithstanding
this fact. big Minneapolis millers and
heads of big baking companies de-
clarod tuat they do not expect the
price of bread TO rise as a result OF
war in Europe
"The price of flour is apt to fluctu-
ate considerably and TO make ad-
vances if the European situation
becomes more serious said +. j..
Clark. vice president of the North
western Miller and Flour Market Rec
ord, but the millers have anticipated
this TO some extent, knowing that the
European crop would be short this
year The advance in flour prices will
not be so marked as TO cause the price
of loaf Of bread to advance"
Evening journal., 1914-07-29
PENNSYLVANIA WANTS
DELAWARE'S SOLDIERS

Some members of the Wilmington
companies of the Organized Militia
have been invited to go INTO camp
with the Chester (Pa) companies of
the Pennsylvania National Guard.
The Chester commands need men to
bring their ranks up to the maximum.
and hearing of the successful hike of
the Delaware regiment an invitation
was extended today TO some of the
Wilmington soldiers to iii out the
ranks Of the Chester companies