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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
ZEPPELIN?
HOvering Over Mt. Vernon
Friday Evening

Balloon, airship, kite or mechanic
al toy?" questioned Mr.. William G.
Scribner and other residents of the
east end of the city Friday evening
between $3.50 o'clock and z, when an
aircraft of some nature or descrip-
tion was seen lowering over the town.
1t travelled from east to west and west
to east, settled over a central portion
of the city, darted down 80 or 40 feet,
swoOped up again and finally disap-
peared in the west.
1t was not a balloon, thought the
onlookers, because of its downward
dip, nor kite, on account of the still
ness of the air. Again, it could not
be a mechanical toy, the argument
continued, because of the large light
carried. "A Zeppelin!" came as a
suggestion from a member of the
party of watchers and, despite, the
strict neutrality of the city OF Mt.
Vernon as regards the current Euro.
pean conflict, this idea met with great
favor and it was resolved that the
German nation was secretly using
this means of smuggling one of their
dirigibles into hostile territory.
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Miss Nina Traxler of Frederick
town is spending the weekend with
relatives in Wadsworth, o.
Mrs. Bart Wright returned this
morning to Johnstown, O., after Wis
it with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
O. Youngblood.
Mrs. d. F. Knerr returned to New
ark Saturday, after spending several
days with Mrs. c. A. Carlisle of the
Sychar road.
Misses Cora Conard and Emma
Cole have gone to Berea, O., to spend
the weekend with Mrs. Name Con,
dit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Church are
spending the weekend in Sunbury
with Mrs. Church parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. l.. Gill.
Misses Dorothy Curran and Pauline
Bedell of West High street are spend
ing the weekend in Newark, the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman P
Congdon.
Miss Bessie Haynes, a domestic
science teacher in the Sidney high
school, is spending the weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p
Haynes, West Gambler street.
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CAPLAN UNDER ARREST

Wanted In Connection With Dynamlt-
ing Of Los Angeles Times Building.
Seattle, Wash, Feb. 20.-David
Csplan, last of the men wanted at Los
Angeles, CAL, in connection with the
dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times
building in the fall Of 1910, was ar
rested on his chicken ranch two miles
inland from Rolling Bay, Bainsbridge
Island, twelve miles from Seattle.
Caplan, according to Walter r. Thay-
er. manager of the Seattle branch of
the Burns detective agency, admitted
his identity and expressed a willing
ness to return to Los Angeles for trial.
He was taken to Port Orchard '.ounty
seat of Kitsap county, where he was
placed in Jail under an armed guard.
For two years he mad been living un'
der the name of Frank Moller ON a
small chicken ranch back Of Rolling
Bay. He also conducted barber shop
In Rolling Bay. He was found, Thay.
er said, through information gathered
after the arrest of Schmidt last Sat.
urday in New York.
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game
Tonight Promises To Be An
Interesting One

In preparation for the basket ball
game with Bucyrus high tonight, the
local high school students held one of
the most enthusiastic rallies of the
year in the chapel last evening. I'm
usual interst is being taken in TO-
nights game as 1t is the last home
game on the regular basket ball
schedule. In addition Bucyrus has the
strongest team playing here this sea.
son and they are determined to spoil
Mt. Vernon's undefeated record. The
practice of the local quintet has been
fast and furious this week as Coach
Hagaman's team has seven or more
out-of.town games ahead of it and are
putting forth every effort to win the
state championship this year. AS a
great deal depends on the showing
made in the game tonight Mt. Vernon
can be depended upon to play great
game of basket ball and the contest
will be well worth seeing. The higf
school orchestra will render musica
program before the game. Play will
begin promptly at o'clock in Y. M
G. A. gymnasium.
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kINsMAN COUNCIL
C0nfefS And Communicates DEGREES
On Friday Evening

At a regular assembly Of Kinsman
Council No. rs, r. C 8. Masters, held
Friday evening, the degrees of Royal
and Select Master were conferred on,
and the degree of Superintendent
Master communicated to three candi-
dates. Thrice Illustrious Master
Charles Il. Ayers conferred the r. M.
degree, Past Thrice Illustrious Master
Robert B. Armstrong the S. M. degree,
while Past Thrice Illustrious Master
George E. Beeny communicated the
S. r. M. degree.
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TO ALASKA
Former Mt. Vernon Boy viii
Go To Take Position In
A Bank

Mr.. Sidney Congdon, formerly of
this city, who, with his wife and fam
lily, has been residing in Washington,
u c. and holding a government posi-
tion in the u. S. treasury, will move
this spring to Alaska, to become as.
sistant cashier of a bank. Mrs
Congdon will go to Chicago, Ill, for a
visit with her parents the latter part
of March and stop in this vicinity for
stay with friends here, before start
ing for Alaska.
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Officers
Elected By The Boosters
Club Of Mt. Vernon

AT very enthusiastic meeting of
the Boosters club in the Y. M. c. A.
building Friday evening, rs merchants
doing business in this community
chose the following officers for the
organization:
President-Hoy o. Simons.
Vice President-Robert E. Hess.
Treasurer-Charles K. Salisbury.
Executive Committee-Frank E.
Kirby, Story NJ. Woolson, Arthur E.
Rawlinson, Jr., Robert L. Stauffer and
James S. McCrackin.
The prime object of the club, as
stated in a previous issue of the Ban
ner, is to attract more trade into the
city. To further this end, contest
was authorized at the meeting Friday
evening, the details of which will be
announced later by the club.
All of the 7S merchants present at
the meeting were very hearty in their
endorsement of the plan, and it is
understood that more business men
will join the club.
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Three
Deaths At The Infirmar,
Within A Week

Within the past week, three deaths
have occurred at the county infirmary
at Bangs. Two of these people have
been far beyond the allotted three
score and ten years. This makes sew
en- deaths at the institution since last
September. Prior to that time, there
had not been single death for over a
year. 1t is stated that deaths at the
infirmary, like fires in this city, gen.
orally occur in groups of three.
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Shift Made

AS a result of a recent illness, Miss
Lucy Hawley, who had the second
speech on the affirmative debating
team, will be unable to do any more
debating this year. Miss Mary Grid
err, who has been speaking on the
second, negative, fills her position and
Miss Olive Black will have the sec
ond negative speech. Ralph Yauger
has been chosen as alternate for the
affirmative team. The position OF
first negative is still in doubt, Ogden
Wintermute and Merritt Chambers
running close race for the position
The speaker will be chosen, however
the early part of next week. In the
debaters' camp" everyone is exceed
ingly optimistic and hopeful for two
more trophies to hang in the auditor
ium.
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CHAIRMAN WALSH
MAKES SHARP REPLY
Statement Of Rockefeller, Junier,
ROuSes Commissioner.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 2o.-Reply.
ing to the statement Of John D. Rock
efeller, Jr., who charged MIN with dis
torting facts in connection with the
testimony given by the oil fnancier
before the United States commission
Cn industrial relations in New York
city, Frank p Walsh. chairman OF the
commission, declared that the funds
Of the Rockefeller foundation might
be used in strikebreaking, and quoted
DR.. George w. Kircnway, for ten
years dean Of the Columbia university
law school, as his authority. MIR.
Walsh said In part:
"The Rockefeller group have q pub
licity bureau, presided over by one
Ivy l.. Lee. Mr.. Lee was the writer
Of the now notorious series OF bull
letins entitled Facts in Regard to the
Colorado Strike These bulletins were
proved by the confessions of Lee.
President Wellbourne OF the Colorado
Fuel and Iron company and others to
have been untruthful and misleading.
After the untruthful nature o. the
bulletins was fully exposed, Mr.. Lee
was appointed to the personal staff of
John D. Rockefeller, Sr., and elected
a director in the Colorado Fuel and
Iron company.
"What makes Mr.. Rockefeller and
his group stand out in bold relief is
the unexampled extent of their po'
tential power over the workers i'll in
dustry. If mad violated the cdnons
of good taste, which l deny, in thus
discussing these great underlying
questions, Mr.. Rockefeller is tn, last
man in the world from whom should
receive rebuke.
Before challenging sharply. as
must, the autocratic assumption OF
Mr.. Rockefeller that it Is within mis-
province either to criticise my actions
or to interpret the will Of congress.
desire to ask him two questions
Was this statement prepared by Ivy
Lee his publicity man? II the answer
to this question is in the negative
then l wish a direct answer AS tc
whether or not Ivy Lee was present
at the time the statement was writ
ten"
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Class Games To Be Held

Beginning next week, besides the
regular work in the girls gymnasium,
class basket ball games will be held.
Al the start the classes will play each
other as follows: Seniors-Freshmen
and Sophomores-Juniors These class
games have aroused the interest OF
the girls and all are working hard to
become proficient in the art of play
ing basket ball. During the past
week calisthenics, etc, have been un.
der the direction of Miss Williams
and Mr. Hagaman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Carnival March 26th

At a meeting of the girls board of
control and of the high school board
of control Friday afternoon, it was de-
cided to hold carnival on Friday
night. March 26th, at the high school
building. The proceeds will be divided
evenly between the two boards to be
expended in the interests of the ath-
letic associations. This carnival will
be in the hands of committee com.
prised of four students from each
class. Work will be begun immediate
ly to arrange for this entertainment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications. a. they cannot .ese9
the diseased portion Of the ear. ThereSS
only one way to cure deafness. and that =
by constitutional remediea Deafness y
caused by an inhamed condition OF the mes
this tube 10 infiamed you have rumelne
sound or imperfect hearing. and when y
q htirely closed. Deafness 10 the result. ~
and this tube restored to Its normal conai.
tion. hearing. will be DESTROYED forever; niss
which is nothing but an inhamed conditioo
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred DolHes TOR g.
sase Of Deafness (caused BY catarrh) III
cannot be cured by Halrs CetarrA CIV
Send for circulars. free.
F. J. CHENEY q CO. Toledo. 0A9A
sold by Druggists, T6c.
Take Halls Family Pills for oonstipeel
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Cattle Condemned.

Freeport, ILL.,. Feb. 2O.-An outbreak
Of foot and mouth disease in several
townships in the western part Of Ste
phenson and the eastern section Of
10 Davies county resulted in the con-
demnation of more than 200 cattle and
500 hogs. Two district schools were
closed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Unconscious Erowna.

Don't narrow your eyes when you
wish to be impressive. II you draw
your mouth into button and allow
deep lines to pucker between your
eyes you will acquire a habitual cross
expression. Is anything more un-
pleasant than an angry face with Its
features tied In veritable knots?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Schools Donating Supplies

A movement has been on foot for
the past week for the public schools in
this city to donate supplies for the
relief of the suffering Belgians. This
movement was taken up by the schools
and a large quantity of supplies, such
as food and clothing, have already
been amassed by the schools.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Dumb Bells Ordered

Last week, at meeting of the girls
beard of control, it was agreed to pur-
chase dumb bells to be used in the
girls gymnasium. They are expected
to arrive in the early part of next
week when they will be put into use
Immediately.
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ception was held, after which ali ad-
journed to the auditorium. At the
close OF the program refreshments
were served. The hall between the
central building and the high school
was very artistically decorated in
orange and black and red and black
In this hall punch was served and a
Victrola played during the evening.
The basement OF the high school was
also prettily decorated in orange and
black. Tables we're placed In differ
ent parts of the room where the ice
cream was served. Also, there was a
candy stand at one side where candy,
ETC., could be bought. The program
was as follows:
observation-disclosures
Violin Solo-Francis King.
Observation-Disclosures
Vocal Solo-Ruth Day.
Selection-Orchestra.
Piano Duet--Miss Alice Pickard
and Francis King.
Selection-Orchestr
Piano Solo-Walter Woods.
Selection-Orchestra
Personals
Miss Clementine Rose, a member OF
the Senior class at high school
taught the fifth grade pupils of the
Third ward as the regular teacher
was i'll.
Because of the illness of the teach
er Of the fourth grade at the Third
, ward, Miss Augusta Brigode acted as
substitute Monday afternoon.
Miss Gertrude Lytle, ex-'14, who
now attends the Columbus School fol
Girls, is visiting with her parents for
few days in this city.
Miss Harriet Wolverton, who at
tended the high school in this city
the first semester, is spending the
weekend with her parents in this
city.
Superintendent P. c. Zemer, in com
pany with District Superintendent
Allgire, left for Martinsburg this
morning where they will attend 6
teachers meeting. Superintendent
Zemer gave very interesting ad
dress to the assembled teachers.
Miss Jessie Bryant, who teaches
the first grade pupils at the Third
ward, is spending the day in Colum
bus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Home-Makers' Class
Is Entertained

tome-Makers' Class
Is Entertained
The Home-Makers' class of the
Vine street Church of Christ delight.
fully entertained their husbands with
Washington's birthday social Fri
day evening in the parlors Of the
church, ninety being in attendance.
The rooms were beautifully decorated
with flags. The following prograA
was rendered:
Piano Solo-Mrs. G.. G. Carpenter.
Reading-M-s. Campbell Woods.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. ]. G.. Lybarger.
A guessing contest was then held,
conducted by Mr.. Charles Mcdonald.
The prize was awarded Miss LA WI
liams. Refreshments and good 30.
cial time followed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Game With Mansfield

Next Monday afternoon the local
high school basket ball five will jour
ney to Mansfield and there seek re-
venge for the defeat at the hands of
the Mansfield team last year. Mans
field has an excellent record this year
and the local boys are determined to
do their best to spoil it.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Pleasantly
Surprised
o

Gathering at his home on North
Main street Friday evening, number
Of friends of Mr.. G. Frederick Lytle
gave him surprise party in honor of
his birthday anniversary. Auction
was played throughout the evening.
prizes being awarded Misses Carolyn
Jennings, Elizabeth Kelly and Mr..
Dwight McNabb. A delicious lunch.
con was served at the midnight hour.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
SPARKS
From Locomotive Ignite A
Gas Regulator

Grass burning from sparks thrown
by passing locomotive ignited one of
the regulators owned by the Upham
Gas Co. on Friday afternoon south of
the city. Both the burning gas and
grass were soon extinguished by en-
ployes of the company.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
HEARING CONTINUED

The hearing Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Anderson, charged with the unlawful
sale Of intoxicating liquors, has been
continued until Saturday morning,
Feb. q, at o'clock, on application
of the defendants.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
LAST Will
Of George W. MulIin Is Filed
In Probate
Other Items Of Interest From
The Court House

The last will and testament of
George w. Mullin, late of Berlin town
ship, has been filed in probate. The
will was signed August II, 1908, and
was witnessed by Ernest V. Alderman
and Charles T.. Ackerman. The tesla
tor gives all his property, both real
and personal, absolutely, to his wife,
Leah " Mullin. The wife is named as
the executrix without bond.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
KENYON DEFEATED

Wittenberg college basket ball
team defeated the Kenyon five at
Springfield Friday evening, 81 to 7.
Kenyon was decidedly off color.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Entertainment At High School

Friday evening, in the high school
building, an entertainment was given
for the benefit of the high school or
chestra About fifty high school stud
ents were present to enjoy the excel
lent program rendered. At first re-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23

Mrs. Ethel S. Tudor and son, Charles
of Akron are spending the weekend
with Mr. and Mrs Charles S. Sapp,
East High street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23

Chapel Exercises r.

Chapel Exercises
Chapel exercises we're held in the
high school auditorium Monday morn.
ing. An essay, talk, and Grafton were
given by three seniors respectively, all
OF which we're very interesting Tho
following was the program:
Opening March-Orchestra
Songs-School
Essay, Bells Ruth Montgomery.
Violin Solo-Francis King.
Talk, The Growing Of Nursery Stock
Waldo Mcdonald.
Grafton, Two Evils of Journalism
Robert Simpson.
Yells-Led by Russell Eastman.
Announcements.
Closing March-Orchestra
AS may be seen in the above pro
gram, at the close of the last oration,
Russell Eastman led the school in Civ
ing yells for the debaters. Also at this
time, he announced that the Forum
would be in circulation that afternoon
Mr.. Doherty also made an announce.
ment, pertaining to the basket ball
games, in which he expressed his
gratitude toward the high school or.
chestra for its able assistance at the
! basketball games.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Coocciety
0News
Ente rtained
With Luncheon

Mrs. Frederick Cooper, East Gam.
bier street, entertained Friday AFTER,
noon with a luncheon, honoring her
sister, Mrs. Edward Millard of Sum-
init, N. J.. An enjoyable afternoon was.
spent by the ladies' present
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23

Now the politicians are planning to
destroy the best prison system in the
country to create jobs for partisans of
the Willis crowd. But what is humani.
ty compared with selfish interest?
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Distributive Account

Distributive Account
l.. B. Ackerman, administrator of
James II. Rowley, has filed distribu.
tive account in probate, showing the
following: Amount for distribution
$5O9.87.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23

Striking at the workmen's compen-
sation by crippling the department
which administers the law is the new
est wrinkle of the administration Of
Governor Willis to keep faith with the
liability insurance companies. Reduce
the force already crowded, reduce the
well-earned pay of those left, make
way for inability to administer the
law, open the door to inefIiciency, and
the ways under compulsory workmen's
compensation given to the state by the
administration of Governor Cox are
creased.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23

Deeds Filed
William A. Smith to Adellia .
Smith, parcel in city, SIS.
Sarah E. Can't to Grant R. Smitl
lot in city, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Administrator Appointed

Administrator Appointed
Elmer f. Blue has been appointed
administrator of Thurman S. Hardesty
in probate court. Bond $1,400. The
sureties are Beulah Hardesty, P. A.
Berry and Guy Taylor The apprais-
ers are Martin McCamment. Lloyd
Bailey and Albert Mizer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Seventh PARTIAL

Seventh PARTIAL
Charles G.. Cooper. guardian of Mary
f. Rogers, has filed a seventh partial
account in probate, which sows the
following: Received $26,696.39, paid
out $2.536.SO, leaving balance of
$24 1889.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Entertained With Dinner Party

Entertained With Dinner Party
Wednesday evening, at his home on
East High street, Mr.. Palmer Barnard
entertained with dinner party. A,
six o'clock little Miss Loretta Barnard
rendered the music for the guests to
march into the dining room where the
table was set for four couples. A very
delicious dinner was enjoyed by all af
ter which a pleasant evening was
spent in games, etc. The following
were present: The Misses Margaret
Mathews, Daisy Marshall, Frances
Davis and Ferne Strang. and the
Messrs. Faye Strang, Donald Bell
Thomas Van Voorhis and Palmer
Barnard
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ments will be negligible.

Ohio ought to hang her head in
shame at the act of the senate In rip.
ping UP the agricultural commission
at the behest OF ignorant and hungry
politicians. 1t means that Ohio has
taken a backward step into the scan
dals, inefiiciency and waste of the past
And lust as in the good old days the
board of agriculture was known by Its
fertilizer so likely is the present ad
ministration to be noted.
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