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proved valuable asset to the
church's life.
It was gratifying meeting, for
everywhere the reports indicated
splendid progress and the hope and
enthusiasm that such progress in
spires There has been growth In
numbers, but what Is better, there
has been growth in the purpose to do
large things.
After the reports we're concluded,
the following officers were elected:
Deacons--Messrs M. Nixon and B.
f. Williams.
Trustees-Messrs c. G. Cooper and
Zenno Taylor
Clerk-Mr. Fl. s. Tarr.
Auditorium. l.. w. Hoar.
Treasurer of Benevolent Fund
Mrs. Henry Cooper.
Superintendent of the Bible School
Mr. b. b. Williams.
Assistant uperintendent-Mr Zen
nc Taylor.
After the business session was ad-
journed, what was probably the larg-
est company that ever gathered at an
annual meeting of the church sat
down TO an excellent supper prepared
Under the direction Of the social CON-
mittee and served by the young peo-
pie of the Bible school. The rooms
we're beautifully and appropriately
decorated.
Music was furnished by the Bible
school orchestra. A brief after-din-
ner program followed the supper. The
theme Of the evening was, "The
Church's Open Door," Mrs. Helen
L. Garrish spoke of "The Door Open
ing to Childhood" Miss Mary Schneb-
ly Of "The Door Opening to Strong
Youth" and Mr.. B. B. Williams of
"The Door Opening to Busy Men,"
\ From first to last, the meeting vAs
full of meaning to the church.
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Meeting
Of Knox County Game And
Fish Association

The regular meeting of the Knox
County Fish and Game association
was held Tuesday evening at the Y.
Nj. c. A. building.
Judge Frank o. Levering was elect.
ed vice-president of the organization,
vice Charles Back, resigned.
Honorary membership was extend
ed to State Game Warden Speaks,
State Senator Horn, Representative
Cromley and the editors of the county
papers.
The association also decided to join
the League of Ohio Sportsmen, which
will give the local society vote in
the League of Ohio Sportsmen.
p Mr.. William l.. Robinson addressed
the members of the association,
speaking on the Hungarian Partridge
and assured the members present
that the state had promised liberal
consignment of these birds to Knox
county when the state distribution is
made.
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To Attend The Meeting And
Discuss The Questions
Program Outlined By County
Supt. ". F. AIgire

In connection with the meeting of
the members of the boards of edu.
cation of the village and rural schools
OF Knox county, the following state.
ment and program has been issued by
County Superintendent Allgire:
In compliance with Sec. AMI of the
new school law, all members of boards
of education Of the village and rural
schools of the county are invited to
meet in the court room of the court
house in Mt. Vernon, o., Friday. jan
uary 8. The object of the meeting is
to discuss matters of interest to the
schools of the county.
The following are a few topics for
consideration and discussion:
$50. 1880 a. m.
1-Some vital needs of our schools,
2-What can. we do as board mem.
bers to improve our schools?
3-How do present conditions of
roads affect our schools?
4-Comparison of former and pres.
ent rural schools.
5-What shall be done with the pu-
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the teacher be based? How is this to
be determined?
1S-Should the schools provide ex.
animation Of pupils for physical de.
fects; as defective sight, hearing,
throat and teeth?
1S-Discussion of questions propos.
ed by members.
1t is hoped that every board member
will be able to so arrange his work
that he may be present at this meet
ing, and that he will come feeling that
this is his meeting and that the sue.
cess or failure of the meeting depends
largely upon the part he takes in it.
Bring other questions for discussion
Discuss proposed questions.
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". c. 7. u. MEETING
Is Held At The Home OF Mrs. Arthur
Parmenter
(By Press Reporter.)

10Y I'Coo nCPottSiJ
The Mt. Vernon w. c. r. U. held its
regular meeting at the home of Mrs
Arthur Parmenter Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. The meeting was called
to order By the president, Mrs. G. A.
Miller.
Singing "Onward Temperance
Soldiers"
Scripture Reading and Prayer
Mrs. William Babbs.
New Plan of Work from the State
Committee-Mrs. Nina Bricker.
Arrangements were made for a
food sale to be held soon.
Vocal Duet, "Wait, Work, Pray. -
Mesdames S. e. Huntsberger, F. w
Loney.
The subject for the days program
was anti-narcotics.
What is a Narcotic?-Mrs. G. A
Miller.
For the Boys Sake-Mrs. Ida Lar
abee.
Danger of the Cigarette"-Mrs. S
| Z. Huntsberger.
Am l my Brothers Keeper?"-
! Mrs. Jennie Stephens.
Vocal Duet, "Glory to the King
Mesdames S. r. Huntsberger, F. w
Loney.
T,oi The Poor Hon GrOWer"-MrS
Flocher.
Poem-Mrs. George Schnebly.
| "What Have Seen of Cigarettes
Mrs. Alice Rightmire.
Adjourned with the social hour
during which refreshments were
served by the committee for the day
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pills of the small schools?
6-Would Capitalization be advisa-
BILE in your district? Consolidation?
7-Sanitary condition of our school
plants.
S-Uniform course of study for our
county.
9-Uniform textbooks for our coun-
ty.
1O-Discussion of questions pro-
posed by members.
1900 500 p. m.
11-Working of the new school code,
Prof. c. E. Oliver, State High School
Inspector, Department of Public In
struction, Columbus.
12-Is our present course of study
such as to give the average boy and
girl the proper chance to prepare for
efficient citizenship?
13-Recommended changes in our
course of study.
14-Is simple woodworking desira-
bic in our rural schools?
15-How provide for work formerly
done by local board members?
1S-What about the equipment of
our schools?
17-Upon what should the salary of
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ANNUAL
Meeting
Of The Congregational Church
Tuesday Evening
SPLENDID Gains Shown In All
The Departments
And A Good Balance In Hands
Of The Treasurer
Officers We're Elected For
Officers We're Elected For
The Ensuing Year
Fine Supper At Conclusion
Of Business Session

The eighty-first annual meeting of
the Congregational church was held
Tuesday evening. The records of the
years work showed splendid gains
along all lines.
The treasurer reported all bills
paid and balance in the treasury.
The total current expense receipts
for the year amounted to $2,470. In
all departments the benevolences for
UNCONVENTIONAL purposes totalled
1854.
The work of the Woman's Mission
airy society surpassed all previous
records. The report showed that the
meetings had been largely attended,
ard that helpful and interesting pro-
grams had been carried out. $235
was given to benevolences, aside
from donations valued at SIG.
The report of. the ladies' association
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also showed year of activity. After
expending $141 for repairs and i'm.
provements on the church property,
$43 remains in the treasury.
The Bible school reported gains
along every line, especially in the at
tendance of the young mems and the
adult mems classes.
The society of Christian Endeavor
reported an unprecedented year OF
service. It's numbers are increased
and 1t has new strength and earnest
ness. 1t is launching successfully up
on enterprises never before attempt
ed. The camp fire work has also
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-08
ten MEN
Arrested For Gambling Waive
Examination

The ten men, who were arrested
Sunday evening in Fairview to an
swer to a charge of gambling, were
arraigned before Mayor Perrine Wed.
resday morning at 9:30 o'clock.
Each waived examination and was
bound over to the common pleas
court to await the action of the grand
jury. Bond in the sum of $50 was
furnished by each man.
Lewis Bricker, at whose home the
raid was made, was arraigned on a
charge Of keeping a gambling place.
He also waived examination and was
bound over, furnishing a $100 bond.
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How's This7

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Hall $
Catarrh Cure.
Il. J. CHENEY G. CO.. Toledo. O..
We. the undersigned. have known f.
tim perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able 10 carry
out any obligations made by his firm
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE..
Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu'
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price n cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Take Halfs luiuiy Pills for constipation
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EXCLUSIVE

New York World)
A small boy who was sitting next to
a very naughty lady in crowded SUBJ
way car kept on shifting in very an
noying manner. At last the lady could
bear it no longer, and turned to the
lad.
boy, have you got handkerchief"
she demanded.
The small boy looked at her for a
few seconds and then, in dignfied
tone came the answer:
Yes, l ave, but l don't lend it to
strangers
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KILLED
In Runaway Was Sister Of
Mrs. SOCkman Of This City

Mrs. Potter Sockman of West High
street has received a telegram in
forming her of the death Of her sis
ter, Mrs. Samuel Hoover, of River
side, CAL, in a runaway accident. The
details are rot given, nor is the date
when the accident occurred stated.
Mrs. Hoover formerly lived in Lima,
g., and has visited in Mt. Vernon on
several occasions.
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NOTICE

TO GAS CONSUMERS-An gas
bills must be paid on or before the
10th of this month or the gas will be
shut OF on the 18th, without further
notice. Save the discount.
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Meeting of
Sorosis .

Sorosis met at the home of Mrs. D.
i X. Bird, 400 North Main street, Tues
day afternoon. The usual roll call,
with quotations, followed by current
events was carried out.
A splendid program in charge of
Mrs. Lurie was given as follows:
Vocal solo-Helen Crumley accom-
panied by Helen McNabb.
Piano solo-Miss McNabb.
Playlet, "The Snow Witch" under
the direction of Mrs. Rawlins, Glare
Sweeney, Marie Auskings, Doris Woot-
en-, Georgia Blocker, Edward Rawlins
and Albert Boggs.
Tea was then served in the dining
room.
Victrola music was played.
The guests of the club were Mrs. Bo.
gardus, Mrs. Lytle, Mrs. Sapp, Mrs.
Mckay, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Hyman, Mrs.
Crumley, Mrs. Wootton. Mrs. Parker
and Mrs. Thomas Clark of Pittsburg.
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Mr.. and Mrs. G. Wright OF West
Vine street went to Ravenna this
morning, to visit for month with
their daughter, Mrs. J. s. Cole.
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Action For Divorce

Action For Divorce
Evelyn M. Hammond has commenc-
ed an action for divorce in the COM
mon pleas court of Knox county
against Howard l.. Hammond. The
plaintiff states they were married
August 12 1918, and that one daugh-
ter was born to them. The plaintiff
charges the defendant with gross me-
glect, and states that during their en-
tire married life he provided only one
pair of shoes for the plaintiff and no
other clothing and necessities Of life
tor the plaintiff and their child. The
plaintiff states that she was COM
PEELED to work to cloth herself and
child, in addition to the help which
she received from friends and rela-
tives. She further charges cruelty
and states that the defendant left her
one year ago without food, clothing
or shelter. She asks for divorce
| and alimony. Bert o. Evans repre-
sents the plaintiff.
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vorce proceeding, being that of
Amanda H. Kraft VS.. John George
Kraft. The plaintiff in the case now
resides in Columbus and the defend
ant in Mt. Vernon. The plaintiff was
represented by F. o. Snyder Of Co.
lumbus and the defendant by William
M. Rooms. Judge Blair took the case
under advisement.
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PAINFUL
Injury Sustained By A Little
Girl

Amity, Jan. 6-Little Miss Lyons,
who resides in this community, acci,
dentally chopped off two fingers of her
left hand Tuesday, while playing with
a hatchet.
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On The Grounds Of Gross
Neglect And Cruelty
Other Items Of Interest From
Temple Of Justice

Judge Park B. Blair heard his first
case as common pleas judge of Knox
ccnuty on Tuesday. The case heard
during the day was contested di-
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sureties are Harriet A. Turner and j..
L. Dague
o
First And Final
A first and final account has been
filed In probate by +. A. Day, guard.
an Of Mary Vaughan, which shows
the following: Received $515, paid
out the same sum.
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SGNis5sxty,
Schmidt-Cervenka
Wedding

Wedding
Mr.. Joseph Schmidt, who recently
moved from Mt. Vernon to Findlay
o. and Miss Clara Cervenka of this
city were married Tuesday afternoon
at the brides home on East Gambler
street, Rev. Ira ]. Houston officiating
The ceremony was attended by few
intimate friends and relatives. The
couple left for Findlay shortly after
the ceremony, where, with his broth.
er, Rockford, the bridegroom con-
ducts pool room and cigar store.
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Deeds Filed
Ida Miller to John .Kirkling,
acres in Butler, 81.
Nellie o. Blair to George w. Bish.
cp, parcel in Clinton, 81.
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Widow Elects

Widow Elects
Ermitta Dustin, widow OF Philo N.
Dustin, has elected to take under the
will.
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BIRTHS i

!. y. i !. + j i i i i + + +
A son was born Wednesday morn
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton Colopy,
who reside near Danville.
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Chick Gandil is reported to have an
injured wing, which may add greatly
to Grifflth's many troubles.
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LOOKING
FORWARD AND PLANNING TO
GET MORE MONEY so AS TO
BE ABLE TO ASSIST MORE
PEOPLE TO GET HOMES.

|. We would like to see
;. Every family in its own home.
}. To this end
|. We seek more deposits
). So as to be able to assist more
people to get homes.
J. Five per cent on time deposits.
!. The Buckeye State Building and
Loan Company, Rankin Building,
% West Gay street, Columbus,
Ohio. Assets $8,000,00O.
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Entertained With
Taffy-PuIling

Entertained With
Taffy-PuIIing
Bladensburg, Jan. Con Tuesday
evening, Master Harry Hull, assisted
by his sister, Miss Clarice, delightfully."-
entertained with an old-fashioned taffy
pulling at his home here the pupils Of
the fifth grade and the teacher, Miss
Nora B. Fry. The following were pres
ent: Ethel Van Wrinkle, Rosalie Cum
Minis, Libbie Porterfield, Beatrice Rec
. tor, Orlena Martin, Lenora Miser, Liz
zie Glove, Opal Martin, Paul Porter
field, Merle Darling, Robert Ellis, Har-
mon Norris, Lawrence Miser, Everett
Fowls, Leo Russell, Carl Host, Man
ford Ashcraft, Willard and Eli Harris,
French and Taft Martin. Various
games were played in which all joined
heartily and very pleasant and long
to be remembered evening was spent
by all.
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Cervenka-M arshaII

Wedding
Mr.. Anthony Cervenka of Akron,
who, until recently resided in this
city, was united in marriage to Miss
Winnie May Marshall Of East Gam.
bier street Tuesday afternoon at the
M. E. parsonage, Rev. e. e. Whittak-
er performing the ceremony. The
two left for Akron on the afternoon
train, where Mr.. Cervenka is employ
cd as a machinist.
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Action For Money

Action For Money
John Nichols has filed suit in the
common pleas court against w. H.
Harris and Hettie Harris, in which he
seeks to recover the sum of $9S.50
bused on promissory note. He also
asks for interest from August II,
1906. w. l.. Robinson represents the
plaintiff.
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Turner Estate
A. Fritzalan Turner has been up
pointed administratrix d. b. n. W. W. a
Of George Turner In the probate court
OF Knox county. Bond $500. The
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Action On. Promissory Note

Action On Promissory Mote
M. Blumberg has filed suit in the
Knox county common pleas court
against Lizzie Barr and Charles e.
Barr. The action is based on prom
issory note and the plaintiff asks for
a judgment in the sum of $7S, with in
terest from January /, 1915. William
A. Hosack for the plaintiff.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-07
OUR MILITARY SITUATION

OUGHT
 merely because he has opened the matter of the status of the military establishment There things and especially few public things that not rather improved being brought to public attenon subjected analysis and criticism.
 The country from it's opposition to standing This feeling brought had opposed standing army, believing their liberties
 These views stated clearly enough by Hamilton in his defense of the constitution property every statesman since his time.
 The reliance Of the country always navy of sufficient and power defense.
 The President are He in his From the first settled policy with regard military had and while retain principles we never shall have a large standing army
 "A powerful have always proper national of defense always Tense that have thought not of aggression quest2n
 traditions they corresp our situation he certainly has though careless handling of the facts exaggeraton clements of the problem have done injury habits of reflection logical statement.
 Our eertainy improved, without being nluellaRger Our militia may greatly improved, m relieved of all obligation participate duty.
 But 1t IS navy must rely just British rely their England protected great of continent silver dangers there of To troops and land them these enterprise sumounted with nsuperabe difficulties H has always been difficult but it is difficult
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-07
LADIES NIGHT AT
 ELKS HOME BRINGS
 LARGE ATTENDANCE

The first Ladies Night. of the year was held last might in the EIks- club for the members and their friends. The affair was a success. The last dance number was not completed until a late hour.
 With the big club decorated with the greens of New Year, the social hail of the lodge on State street presented a gay scene as the black and white evening dress of the men mingled with the brighter gowns of. the women.
 Am orchestra located in the upper gallery played for a diversified pro gram, uningling the later society and exhibition dances with the older two- step and waltz which were enjoyed by a large majority. Several entertain CTS among the ES1hs rendered vocal selections. Light refreshments were served.
 The committee in charge of the af- fair were Dr. Edward F. McGovern, Lester Burdick, William Pendergast Victor Borg, William Norris, Harry Johnson, Richard Dunn and Willian Lee. So successful was the affair that requests have been made to in augurate a series of monthly enter tainnents of the same sort.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-07
ANIMAL RESCUE
 LEAGUE PLANS TO
 ENROLL MEMBERS

The Animal Rescue League held an enthusiastic meeting at the home of H. Archibald Mayse. 1562 Fairfield ave nue, Tuesday night at which it was de- cided to bring d1tne membership to the I, ,000 mark An active campaign is to be made with a big rally scheduled for February 12 at the Brook1awn dancing pavilion where it is expected that Lieut. Governor c. B. Wilson and Secretary of State Charles D. Burnes of Greenwich will address those pres eIt.
 It was decided last night that the headquarters of the organization, for the care of horses and storage of the horse ambulance will be Dr. Robert D. Martins veterinary esta blishment on Elm and Broad streets. where tele- phone calls at any time will reach officers of the league.
 The Ashland steel and rod mills, Ashland. Ky, will resume operations in full Monday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-07
STAMFORD FIVE IN BETTER FORM WIN
 SWEEPING VICTORY
High School Basketball Play CTS Defeat Trade School
 Team, 20 to 8.
Especial ito the Farmer. )

Stratford, Jan 7-After losing three consecutive games, the Stratford High school basketbau team came strong last night and defeated the Bridgeport Trade quintet by the score of 20 to 8. The locals showed com plete reversal of their former speed and accurate shooting, caging bas- kets from all parts of the floor. The preliminary game was postponed.
 The lineup of the teams was as s. H s. B. F. S. Wheeler Hinder
 Left Forward,
 Mal1ett, Converse Hargrove
 Right Forward
 Luce, coughlin B. Wheeler Shilling
 Left Guard
 At the meeting of the Evening Star Rebekah lodge held last night in their rooms the officers elected a week ago were installed. as follows: Noble grand, Mrs. Sylvia Hyde; vice-grand Mrs. Martin Knapp; secretary, Mrs. Emma Johnson; treasurer, Mrs. Sa.- rah Beers Members of the Milford lodge were present to help install lation social session was held and a supper was served.
 The program of lectures to be de- 1ivered at the public library this sea- son has been completed and the 1ec- lures announced as follows: January | 22s when Professor Charles R. Brown l will speak on fsThe Scholar and the 1 Community The other lectures will be as follows: January 29, "Jane l Austen by Professor Edward B Reed; February Hunting Wolves on Snow Shoes by James A. CruiH- shank; February 19, Living English l Poets's by Professor Edward B. Reed; February 26. tfThe wonders of Con structfon:'' by Warren R. Briggs and March 5. t'Humor in Art,'' by James | A. Cruikshank.
 There will be meeting of the Stratford Charitable society Friday af. ternoon on the second floor of the 1 town hall, at which all the members are expected.
 I The many friends of Harry B. Han ford, a former resident of Stratford | will be grieved to learn of his deatl which occurred recently in California 1 MT. Banord was in the Philippine during the Spanish American war and remained there or eleven years. H. went to California for his health ant remained there until the time of hi | death.
 I Mrs. R. Wheeler of Warwick avenu will leave on Saturday for Sheridan 1 w yOIl1nS, TOT a SIX weeks stay. W I11i l there she will be the guest of her nice. Mrs. Pierce. a former Merfden resi- l dent
 The Christ church rectory was file, with members last evening who ha, come to wish their rector, Rev Chauncey c. Kennedy and his wife, happy and prosperous New Year. Tn reception lasted, from eight until te | o'clock and proved to be a very de l Iightful affair.
 The Long Hill team will play tn Stratford High School at the tow | hall on Friday night. The game ] is expected will be one of the Tastes yet played by the Long Hill five