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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03
NEGRO CHAUFFEUR
CLEARS UP MYSTERY
Says Accom- pIICe Shot Physician
and HOusekeepeT.

Providence, r. l., Sept. 2.-The mys.
terry of the double shooting on the
harrington road of DR.. G. Franklin
Mohr and Miss Emily Burger, his
housekeeper, resulting in the doctor's
death, mas been cleared up by the con.
fession of the colored chauffeur,
George w. Heals, that he and anoth
er colored man, Victor Brown, former
ly employed as stable boy by Mr..
Mohr, had planned robbery, but not,
as Heals intended, the murder of the
couple.
There enters into the affair the ele-
ment of revenge on the part of Brown,
who was discharged by Mohr. Healis
said the robbery was planned last
Monday. Brown, it is said, fired the
shots from ambush. He made his es-
cape. His home is said to be in Rox-
bury, Mass. Boston police have been
requested to pick him up.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03
LEvERINe AND RUSSELL
Slated For Members of the Liquor
License Board
(Mt. Gilead SentineD

That Judge F. o. Levering, demo-
crat, of Mt. Vernon, and j. G. Rus
sell, republican, of Mt. Gilead, had
been agreed upon as members of the
new liquor license board of this dis
trict, was announced Thursday, fol-
lowing a caucus in Mt Gilead at
which a number of those entitled to
vote were present, The Knox county
delegation, it is said, agreed to sup
port Russell with their three votes in
return for like support for Levering.
AS there are but nine votes in the
meeting this would insure the selec-
ton of the Knox and Morrow county
men.
The district is composed of Nor
row, Knox. and Richland counties
The clerk of courts, recorder, and
president of the board of county com
missioners are entitled to vote.
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DONATIONS
Received at Home for Aged purina
Month Of August

The w. G. A. met Wednesday aftsR.
noon at the Home for the Aged. d.
nations for the month are as fob
lows:
Mr.. Samuel Clark-$5 for work at
Home.
Mr.. r. I. Arnold-$2 screen doors.
A Friend--F'lour sitter, gas lighter.
boxes tapers.
A Friend-17 OTIS. Of fruit.
Miss Vine Israeli rag rugs.
Mrs. Rilla Smith--F1owers.
Baptist Church, cans fruit.
Mrs. Dougherty-4 dozen ears OF.
corn.
Miss Vine Israel-Ice cream, sand
wiches, bread, sweet cream.
Daughters of Veterans-Pickle3
cabbage, tomatoes, flowers.
Mrs. Vernon-F1owers.
Mrs. A. w, Parrot-3 spring chick
ems.
Mrs. E. Levering-Peck Of apples. !
Mrs. Rilla Smith-F1owers.
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MORE DEMOCRATS
FEEL The AXE
Republicans Quickly Appointed
10 FIJI Vacancies.
DISM|SSALS ARE DEFENDED

Head Of Civil Service Commission
Holds That All Employees Removed
Were Political Appointees and
Therefore Have No Room For Com
plant - Merit Case Reaches the
Ohio Supreme Court.
Columbus, Sept. 2.-The appellate
court, sitting in Springfield, signed
PRO forma entry affirming the Frank.
lin county common pleas court in re-
fusing the Injunction to prevent the
rev civil service laws taking effect
The case now is ready for the su.
preme court.
More Democratic state employees
were dismissed and more Republicans
were appointed to fill vacancies. EN-.
ployes who are let out by the new
merit law have no room for COM
plant, DR.. B. z. Campbell, chairman
Of the civil service commission, said.
Every one of these employees are po.
litical appointments, over whom the
mantle of the civil service was at
tempted to be thrown by qualifying
them under noncompetitive tests" he
declared.
The state tax commission, instead
of dismissing Democratic employees
who have been serving under noncom-
petitive civil service appointment and
filling their positions with Republi-
cans, merely abolished positions. j. c.
Goldrick of Hamilton and r. e. Dels-
camp of Dayton thus are without jobs.
Nine Let Out.
Nine employees of the Industrial
commission who have been holding
positions under noncompetitive exam.
nations were discharged and Repub-
licans appointed in their places. Harry
w. Putnam, Columbus, succeeds J. J.
Higgens as chief auditor. The salary
is $2,400.
Eugene A. Mead Of Dayton was ap.
pointed superintendent o. the Dayton
free labor bureau at a salary Of 81. 600
Charles S. Hetrick of Gallon was ap'
pointed bookkeeper at $780, Oliver
Burgett of Lima, Raph E. Zeigin o!
Toledo, John A. Downs Of Scio and
Alexander White of Logan were ap
pointed payroll auditors at $1,000. G
B. Lybarger of Nevada was appointed
assistant actuary, a new position al
$1,000.
Bert S. Bartow of Hamilton re
fused to surrender his position OF
chief inspector of the dairy and food
department to T. l.. Calvert of Selma
and both are on the job.
Dr.. Robert S. Best of Centerburg
Knox county, was declared to be the
lew chief statistician in the vital sta
tistics department, instead of d. c
Pemberton. Pemberton is to- remain
as assistant statistician. The position
CT recording clerk in the secretary o.
states office was given to Edward ]
Hummell of Cincinnati. Fred Nath
nagke of Cleveland was given the
position of cashier in the state auto
mobile department, succeeding viii
liam Wells.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03
BEST LANDS JOB
or Chief statistieian In the Bureau
Of Vital Statistics

DR.. s. Robert Best of Centerburg
has been appointed chief statistician
in the office of the state vital statis-
tics bureau. The appointment was
made by DR.. Morton w. Bland, regis
trar Of the bureau. DR.. Bland and
DIR. Best are friends Of many years
standing, having been classmates in
college. 1t Is stated at Columbus
that the appointment is a personal
one Of DR.. Bland and that no influ-
ence in Knox county contributed to
IL
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03
Gibbons at White House.

Washington, Sept. 2. - President
Wilson will have an important con,
ference today with Cardinal Gibbons.
l. is understood that the cardinals
visit pertains to the international sit
uation. Cable dispatches from Europe
several weeks ago said that the pope
was about to seek the cooperation OF
President Wilson in regard to peace
ulan
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03
PETITIONS COMING IN

BY tonight practically every town
ship in Knox county will have the
necessary papers filed for full tick
ct of township officers and board OF
education The board of elections
office was quite a busy place Thurs
day morning as many townships put
the filing of petitions off until the
last day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03
And Pay Their Respects To
New Landlord
Many Changes And Improve
ments In The Building

and Knox county people attended the
re-opening of the Curtis Hotel We'd
nesday afternoon during the hours
of the reception, $3.50 until $3.50
o'clock. A grand transformation
scene in the interior of the hotel was
in store for the guests.
The new landlord of the hotel, Mr..
Rolla Warner, and Mrs. Warner, well
coined the visitors during the after
noon, while courteous employees of
the hotel showed the guests through
the lobbies, dining room, kitchen and
the sleeping rooms.
AS the visitors entered the main
lobby they were presented with
large fall rose. Stationed in the
large west lobby was Sharr's orches-
ira of Columbus. Delightful music
was rendered during the afternoon.
At intervals Mr. Harvey j. Moore of
the Virginia Hotel grill room Colum-
bus, sang a number of beautiful
songs much to the delight of all. Mr..
Moore's voice was never heard to
better advantage and he was COM
PEELED to respond to number of en-
cores to please his many Mt. Yer
non friends.
In the dining room punch was
served by number of young ladies'.
Cigars were presented the men in the
main lobby.
The lobbies and dining room were
artistically decorated with large
palms and early fall flowers. Large
bouquets of flowers were also placed
in all the sleeping rooms.
Landlord Warner certainly de-
serves a great amount of credit for
the splendid appearance of the inter.
ior of the hotel. Vast sums of money
have been expended on the furnish
ings, etc., and the hostelry can now
be called among the best in the state.
Mr.. Warner has had considerable ex-
perience in the hotel business, having
been connected with the Virginia Ho-
tel, Columbus, for several years.
The large west lobby is furnished
with large leather chairs, mahogany
writing desks and is brilliantly IL
Illuminated with electricity.
The dining room has been re-decor'
ated and presents most attractive
appearance. Round tables have been
installed and all new table linen and
silverware wall be used. The tables
near the walls are supplied with elec
troliers. Large electric lights are
installed in the ceiling.
In the kitchen everything has been
modernized and is exceptionally
neat and clean. All new cooking
utensils have been installed and 6
chef of long experience from Colum
bus will preside over this depart
ment of the hotel. The meals will bt
the best to be found in any hostelrI
in the state The dining room serv
ice commenced with breakfast or
Thursday.
All the sleeping rooms have beel
completely re-furnished and new car
pets have been placed in every room
In addition running hot and coll
water has been installed in all tn
rooms, while there are quite larg
number of rooms in the hotel wit
private bath The rooms are al
brilliantly illuminated with elet
tricity.
On the second floor partitions hay
been torn out in two or three room
which were heretofore dark and
large reception room for ladies ha
been arranged, A piano has bee
placed in this room, in addition
large comfortable leather chairs.
On the third floor is another n
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03
INK Taken bv Austr.ans.

London. Sept. 2.-Luzk, an impor-
tant Russian fortress on the Styr and
one Of the Dubno-Rowno-Luzk triangle
of forts, has fallen to the Austro-Ger-
man forces, and the Russians along
ti,at front are in retreat.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE

George Brentlinger filed with the
Knox county board Of elections on
Thursday his petition as an inde-
pendent candidate for assessor in the
Fourth ward. So far there are four
Independent candidates for various
offices in the city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03
Children's
PARTY

Children'S
Party
Miss Alice Louise Creeden of South
Gay street, entertained at her home
Wednesday afternoon with party in
honor of Miss Elizabeh Alexander of
GAINESVILLE and Miss Christine Kin
naird of Logansport. Forty little
girls spent very enjoyable after
noon in playing games after which
delicious refreshments were served.
Miss Jane Eastman of East High
street won the prize.
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&C.:
0News
Pleasantly
Entertained

Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Welshymer Of
East Chestnut street delightfully."- en-
tertained Tuesday evening in honor
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Head and
son and Miss Mabel Evans of Can
ton, Ohio, also Miss Alice New of
Webb, Mississippi, who is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Rooms.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03

get his administration out OF a holeY
Or can anyone imagine him permit
ting himself TO become involved with
the members OF his own administra-
tion az the eleven gizzards" one has
done?
Business in the halls of the state
legislature is so pressing this summer
that 1t takes five clerks in both the
house and the senate to keep the cob.
webs from covering the place-at
quid pre-. quo Of course
The state Wand now, by adoption of
Brothers Newt Miller and Frank viii
lis, is branded gizzards with sherry
sauce, and little Green River whis-
key on the side "for purely medicinal
purposes"
In the approach OF Labor Day the
laboring men whom Willis hands the
pdiVc VIII pioDduiy De TemlHueu tndL
1t was Willis insurance commissioner
who recently threw down the bars to
labor's enemies, the employers liabili-
ty insurance companies.
Now and then you notice in Repub.
lican newspapers good word for the
new school legislation in this state.
Republican editors can think straight
enough when the campaign is over
Youngstown vindicator.
The election of Willis was an acci-
dent. His administration is a series of
mistakes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03
Pleasant Surprise
For Mrs. Edward Cooney

About twenty neighbors and
friends delightfully."- surprised Mrs.
Edward Cooney at her home on
South Catherine street Wednesday
evening. The guests brought delic-
ious refreshments which were served
during the evening. Mrs. Cooney ex.
poets to leave in few days for
GAINESVILLE where she will join Mr..
Cooney and make her future home.
The out of town guest was Mrs.
James Stinemetz of Columbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03
COURT NEWS

Marriage License
Paul l.. Jensen, caretaker National
Guard, and Helen S. McArtor, both of
Mt. Vernon. Rev. J. A. Long.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03
tenson-M cArtor

Wedding
Mr.. Paul l.. Jenson, captain of
Battery B., Ohio Field Artillery, and
Miss Helen S. McArtor, also of Mt.
Vernon, were united in marriage at
o'clock Wednesday evening. The
ceremony occurred at 512 IL West
Sugar street in a new home which
the groom has handsomely furnished
for his bride. The couple was united
in marriage by the Rev. ]. A. Long,
pastor of the Vine street Church of
Christ, the ring ceremony being en-
ployed. Those present at the we'd
ding were Mr.. and Mrs. Murdoch of
Newark, Miss Ada McArtor, Sis
ter of the bride, and Mrs. Hess. Capt.
and Mrs. Jensen left at 7:45 over the
B. & o. railroad for a brief wedding
journey. Upon their return they will
be home to their friends at 512 1-2
West Sugar street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03

The election of Willis was an acci-
dent. His administration is series of
mistakes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03

Can anyone imagine former Cover
nor James NJ Cox calling upon the
head of the Republican press bureau at
Columbus for aid and information to
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-03

Just the thing slip these cool nights and sweater
coat handy all winter long Buy and
months of it, We have splendid large assortment now, all
coors all styles and all prices The chdrens start in price at
81 and rise slowly & and the ladies' at So and $500
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-14

MEAN OIL DETECTIVES BREAK
UP THEIR WOODS ROMANCE
The wild gave its call and Peter
Gum responded. Along with him he
took Clara Parsons. They went into
the woods and lived.
Peter is II, Clara IA. Both are or
phans. Clara lived with her aunt,
Mrs. Mary McGregor, 1928 Wilcox.
Peter lived with his uncle, Alex Gum,
314 S. Francisco aH
The two have lived in the woods
back of La Grange since June %.
Their only shelter was a blanket and
a tree. The clothes of both were in
tatters when detectives discovered
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-14
them last night, rolled in the blanket,
asleep in each others arms. SO
When Peter had told his story att
the Warren av. station the police de-k
cided to hold him. The girl was sent
to the juvenile detention home. -rr
coRREcT-AND MORE

Visitor (sampling Belfast stout
with evident appreciation Really,
this is splendid stuff. They say it is Z
both meat and drink. g
Workman (interrupting) - Sure
an it's rOight ye are, sor; an if We Z
take plenty av it, it'll foind ye lodg-
mgs, too.-London Punch. 10
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1915-08-12
WEDDING BELLS,

Miss Florence Francis, Of
Minneapolis, and Mr.. Kelsey w.
Haviland, of this city, we're mar.
ried Wednesday, evening, Au.
gust 18th. at the home of the.
BRIDES mother, Mrs. Ella W.
Francis. Rev. Standley B. Rob.
erts read the service. The vows
were spoken in a floral setting
of pink gladoli and ferns. The
bride was gowned in. white chit.
fon over satin made with a train,
She wore a veil and carried a
bouquet of Bride Roses and Lii.
lies of the Valley. Miss Doro-
thy Francis, the. BRIDES maid,
wore blue organdie and carried
rosebuds and white sweet peas,
MI. Paul Francis, brother of the
bride, was best man.
Mrs. f. G.. Haviland, of this
city, is in Minneapolis and was
present at the wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs, Haviland will be
at home in Hope after Septem-
Der 1st.
The Pioneer takes pleasure in
joining with Mr.. Haviland's
many friends in this city in ex-
tending best wishes and hearty
congratulations.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1915-08-12

George W. Bagley, formerly
connected with the Pioneer
force, is now running the RE
view" at Rudd, la. He took pos
session of the plant and issued
the paper for the last week in
July. The paper is a live little
sheet with a good bunch of ad.
vertising and news and will
doubtless thrive under the cap
able management of Mr.. Bagley.
Here's success to you George.
Again and again is the ever
faithful Harry able to outwit the
fendish Owen in his dastardly
attempts on the life of the fair
Pauline in the'Perils of Pauline"
which is being shown at the
Bijou every Saturday evening.
With a follower fully as villain.
GUS as himself OVENS still de-
termined to put Pauline out of
the way and secure her furtune.
Be sure and see the next episode
at the Bijou Saturday night,
Four autoloads of young people
of this city motored to the Shey-
enne River Sunday and spent
the day picnicking. Various a.
musements served to pass time
the principle being swimming
in the river. According to re-
ports some of the party entered
the water when they were IN
prepared or at least not expecting
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1915-08-12

it and at times the grounds
looked like the drying yard of a
laundry. Cold cream and other
soothing lotions have been in con-
slant demand since the event by
those receiving sunburns. All
present had such an enjoyable
time that they are anticipating=a
REPETITION in the near future.
MIR. Saunders, who lis the
owner of the popular picnic
grounds at the Sheyenne River,
is justified in complaining. of the
treatment he has received this
summer at the hands of the
picnickers. At times they have.
been very careless with the pro-.
perty which he has been pleased
to let them use free of charge,
gates have been left open and.
stock allowed to stray, and. like
acts OF pure carelessness have :.
entailed him and his family
a great deal of extra work.
This is not fair nor justifable by
any means. Mr.. Saunders does.
not want to be. forced to close
his grounds to the, public but.
will be compelled to do soft. the
people are not more considerable
of his interests.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1915-08-12
uRlAH ]. RUGe.

Died, at the home of his son
two miles south of this. city,
Thursday afternoon, August 9Th,
Uriah,J. Rugg, aged over eighty.
nine years.
Mr.. Rugg was born in Camp.
ton, Que, on April 18th, 1926,
his parents going there from
Vermont in. the: early part of
the last. century, being one of
the several families from the
'Old Green Mountain State
who cast their lot in the Domin.
ion of the King, Mr.. Rugg
lived in his, native town until
about,twenty years of age when
he left the old home going first
to Ontario (then upper Canada)
where he remained two years
engaged in numbering. and then
returning home again only to
join in the, mad rush to the gold
fields!in California, being one of
the pioneers going by way Of the
lsthmus Of Panama. After a
few years he returned to his ma
tive land and with his hard
earned gold purchased a farm
not far from the old home, On
November 10th, 1857, he was
united IN marriage with Amenda
G. Baldwin,, daughter of Rich
ard Baldwin, of Coaticook, Que.
About the year 1865 Mr.. Rugg
sold his farm and purchased the
old homestead where the family
resided until the spring Of 1885
at which time they moved to
Hope, N. D. The family consist
ed of four children two OF whom
are living, F. R., in Washington
and W. B. of this city. Amos
U. met death in an accident in
California, and Clara E. was the
wife of Mr.. ]. K. Joslyn and
died in this city in 1893,
In November, 1907, Mr.. and
Mrs, Rugg celebrated their gold
en- wedding anniversary. Mrs.
Rugg passed away in Hope sew
eral years ago.
MIR. Rugg has always been a
strong man and until recently
had known no sickness but as
years advanced he gradually lost
in the fight with Time and the
Grim Reaper cut him down,
Not, however, until he had com
pleted a most useful life. He
was always highly respected by
all who knew him, and possessed
a host Of friends.
The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Hitchcock in
the Congregational Church Sat
urday afternoon and. the body
laid to rest in the family lot of
the Hope Cemetery.
Not for him be our tears!
rather let US crown his grave
with garlands; few of US will live
aslong or as well, and fewer vet
will the Angel Of Death greet
| with such q loving touch.n
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1915-08-12
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Miss Ella Sonstrude returned
last week from Minnesota where
she has been spending a months
vacation with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Gandrude and daughter,
Mary, left Monday evening for
points in Minnesota where they
will spend a short vacation with
relatives.
Mrs, H. A.. Livermore and
daughter, Eva May, arrived yes
terday morning from Fargo and
are guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. L.. H. Smith.
The Misses Della Dorrance
and Alice Carpenter are home
from Valley City where they
have been attending Summer
School. They arrived yesterday.
George Fesler accompanied a
shipment of stock to St. Paul
last Saturday, returning Tues
day. The shipment was made
by the South End Farmers Ship
ping Association.
Some mighty fine samples of
grain of various kinds are gather
ed from the territory surround
ing Hope and a number of them
are to be seen at the office of the
Dakota Land Co.
Harvesting started in earnest
this week and will be completed
in short notice if the weather
continues favorable. Owing to
the heavy stand of straw in
most fields the task is no light
one.
The first sale of this seasons
grain in this vicinity was made
yesterday by w. E. Elliott when
he sold 1000 bus. of Rye at Pick
ert. The gain was taken from a
100 acre field that had been hit by
both frost and hail. 1t brought
Sc per bushel.
Messers. 1. w. Standlev and
E. j.. Walsh went up in the
northern part Of the state, near
Minot, last week looking after
farming interests. They left
Tuesday of last week and return.
ed the end of the week, making
the trip in Mr.. Standley's little
Buick.
Culverts have been laid on
Steele Ave. and Second St,
which will materially help in
keeping this crossing in good
condition during wet weather.
The crossing at Steele and Third
which hay been so hard on auto.
mobiles is being remodeled and.
an endeavor made to take out
the bump and still provide drain
age
Mrs. A. A. Maine and daught.
er, who have been visiting with
relatives here. for some time,
left last Saturday evening for
their home at Port Arthur, Ont.
They were accompanied by Mrs.
G. w. Kotts and children who
will visit at Port Arthur for sew
eral weeks. Mr.. Kotts, who left
Monday evening, will join them
there and later they will go to
points in Wisconsin.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1915-08-12

Recommends Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
I never hesitate to recon-
mend Chamberfain's Collie. Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy"
writes Sol Williams, merchant.
Jesse, Tenn. II sell more of it
than of any other preparations
OF like character. I have used
it myself and found it gave me
more relif than anything else I
have ever tried for the same pur.
pose" Obtainable everywhere.
ADV.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1915-08-12

Some folks look upon themselves
as liberal citizens because they
never have enough on hand &c pay
their debts.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1915-08-12

q All notices of entertainments of
any nature at which admission is
charged. given by local organizations
are charged at the rate of five cents
per line per insertion.