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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-27
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John Cooper

John Cooper died Monday morning
at 1880 o'clock at his home, 202 East
Gambler street, of exhaustion and
heart trouble. The original illness was
acute indigestion which developed in
to obstruction of the bowels. He re-
covered from this, but failed to rally
and quietly passed away Monday
morning.
The deceased was born northwest
of the city on the upper Green Valley
road on May 30, 1924. He was the
son of Cary Cooper and Elizabeth Ru-
pie Cooper and the eighth of family
of nine children.
Early in life, he apprenticed himself
to Job Evans and under this man
learned the timers trade. On COM
pleting his apprenticeship, he set up
shop in the old market house on the
public square.
Later ,he entered the c. & G. Coop
er Co. as a partner in the foundry
business in which he continued until
1869 when he started an independent
foundry. This was destroyed by fire
in 1876, but Mr. Cooper rebuilt it and
continued to operate the same until
1894 when he started in the real es-
tate and insurance business in which
he has since continued.
Mr.. Cooper joined Mt Vernon
Lodge, No. 20, /. o. o. F., in 1S47, and
was recognized as the oldest past no.
BILE grand of the order in the state.
He became affiliated with the Congre-
gational church in 1861 and was the
oldest member of this. He purchased
the land for the present site and pre-
sented it to the church. At the time
of dedication, he took $4,000 indebted
ness in his own hands, never attempt
ing to collect it. AT different times,
he donated sets of books, valued at
$500 and $3.50, to the church library.
He has always been active in church
councils.
Mr.. Cooper was identified with the
movement which resulted in bringing
the Ohio State Sanatorium to this city.
On March II, 1874, he was united in
marriage to Eliza Murphy whose death
occurred on Jan. 26, 1883. To this
union, three children were born, one
of whom, Mrs. Ellen Cooper White
sides, survives. On Dec. II, 1884, Mr..
Cooper was married to Amanda
Brown. She died on May 2, 1912.
Three grandchildren, John Cooper
of Rutherford, N. Y, Mrs. NJ. L..
Bridgeman of Cleveland and Mrs. Lau-
ra Bjork of Worcester Mass, survive.
as well as eight great-grand-children.
On account of illness in all three fam
lilies, none of the three grandchildren
will be able to attend the funeral
1t was the ambition of the deceased
to attain his hundredth year. At the
age of 92, he celebrated his birthday
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-27
Mrs. Sarah j. Bowland

Mrs. Sarah j. Bowland died Sunday
morning at o'clock at the Home for
the Aged after an illness of number
of weeks, following fall in which
she sustained broken hip. The de-
ceased was born on July Is, 1928, and
was accordingly in her SSth year.
She was a lifelong resident of Mt.
Vernon and is survived by one son,
Robert e. Bowland of Chicago, III.
The funeral Tuesday morning at
o'clock at the Presbyterian church,
Rev. w. A. Clemmer officiating.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-27
UNCLAIMED MAIL

To avoid delay in delivery have
your mail addressed to street and
number, P. o. box or general delivery.
The following letters remain unclaim-
ed in the Mt. Vernon post-office:
Advertised June 26, 1916.
Barrett, Mrs. Sarah M.
Bender, Walter
Butcher, Mrs. Lizzie M.
Cheek, Harry
Clifton, Mrs. Ella
Cotton, Rodman
Crockett, Henry
David, Jerome (Spec. DELI
Denning, William
Evans, Wayne
Galloway, ]. B.
Henderson, j. j.
Hoopingarner, Mr.. and Mrs. e. o.
Kute, James
Lane, Miss Frances
Luscepj, Mrs. d. G.
Mcdonald, Mrs. Henry
Morris, Mrs. Ch.
Norris, Roger
Pierce, Melvin
Pinner, j. w.
Reddix, Grace (Spec. DELI
Shulz, Mrs. Mac
Shaffer, F. l..
Smith, A. B.
Smith, William (spec. DELI
Stats, Calvin
Starkey, Charles
Stauffer, Mac.
Wade, p. G.
Wood, Edward
FRANK HARPER, Postmaster.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-27

Anniversary in Cleveland with his
granddaughter, Mrs. Bridgeman, max
ing the trip to and from Cleveland
alone.
The funeral Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock at the late residence, Rev.
NJ. S. Freeman officiating. The Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs will also assist
in the services. Interment in Mound
View cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-27

Paper balloons 10c and 15c at Wool
sons store.
William Denman of Walnut street
made business trip to Columbus
Monday.
Cool burn with Hanford's Balsam.
q. r. McAbee Of Akron entered the
M. &c S. hospital Monday morning to
receive treatment.
Alfred Shut of Columbus spent the
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Shut, of Mansfield avenue.
Get a Kodak to take on your vaca-
ton trip at Tinkey's studio.
MWFdastf
Miss Leila Miller of Mt. Vernon was
the guest of relatives and friends a
few days the past week.-Bellville
Messenger.
Investigate the chiropractor's meth.
cd of removing the cause of disease.
26d27s
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Mendenhall of Mt.
Vernon are visiting at the home of
their son, r. w. Mendenhall of
Brighton road.-Columbu Dispatch.
Ask anybody about it-Hanford's
Balsam.
Walter Wood, who has been attend
ing the Cincinnati College of Music,
arrived home Monday for the sum
mer vacation.
Ray Cochran of Coshocton avenue
entered the Mt. Vernon hospital Sat
urday to receive treatment for APP
pendlcitis.
Miss Helen Colville returned Sun
day night from a visit of several
weeks with friends in Wooster and
other places.
For wedding, anniversary or birth
day gifts, give piece of silver, china
or cut glass from The Arnold Store.
Mrs. Margaret Bethge returned
Sunday to her home in Chillicothe af-
ter short visit with Mrs. Barbara
Carle of East Hamtramck street.
Mrs. f. Porter of Chillicothe, who
has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs
Frank Harper for the past six weeks
returned Monday to her home
Camille Cornell of this city left
Monday for Akron and Detroit where
he will spend several days with
friends
Mr. and Mrs. f. w. Severns of
North Gay street went to Cleveland
Sunday to spend few days with
friends.
Mrs. Frank Harper of East Gambler
street went to Chillicothe Monday
where she will spend a week with
relatives.
Fourth of July favors, napkins,
place cards and everything to com.
plete your lunch and picnic. BE pa,
triotic and go to The Arnold Store for
these supplies,
Mrs. l., E. Bolyard returned Mon.
day to her home in ST. Louisville
She has been the guest of Mrs, Mat
thew Perrine. West Ohio avenue.
e. L. Beldon left Monday for Pitts
burgh, Pa, where he will spend sew
eral days in the interests Of the A. A..
Dowds Dry Goods Co.
Mrs, Jennie Ball returned Monday
to her home in Fredericktown after
spending a few days with relatives in
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs George F.. Owens and
daughter Eleanor, and Philip Eisele
Of Clinton street spent Sunday with
friends in Columbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-27
Dangers of the Fourth

Prepare for the Fourth by getting
Hanford's Balsam. 1t cools the burns
and cleanses the wounds. If burned
by powder, or other explosives, apply
the Balsam at once to prevent blood
poisoning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-27
SHORT LOCALS
Eggs, 22c; butter, 24c.

Eggs, 22c; butter, 24c.
We finish Kodak pictures. 24-hour
ssrvice. Tinkey's studio. tfd&s
Arlo Bucher of Akron spent the
weekend with relatives in this city.
Fireworks at Woolson's store.
Jacob Styers will go to Marion
Tuesday morning on a business trip,
Get your Kodak pictures enlarged
at Tinkeys studio. TThSdstf
Hon, William M. Rooms went to Co
hInbus Monday on legal business.
For thrush use Hanfords Balsam.
II. d. McClay of Ashland spent Sun
day with friends in this city.
Henry C. Bostwick of Edgewood
road is spending several days in New
ark on business.
Applications for 1916 automobile
tags may be obtained at the Banner
ONCE free Of charge.
Carl Taugher and James Tighe of
ttves in the city.
Miss Miriam Rosenthall of East
Vine street went to Akron Monday to
gpend few days with friends.
For fouls use Hanford's Balsam.
7Mrs. Harry LAmoureaux OF Crest.
line is spending few days with Mrs.
@. b. Carlisle of this city.
Probate Judge and Mrs. p. L. VIII.
aims returned Sunday from several
Gays stay at Lakeside.
Special: Bunting sc per yard at
Woolson's store,
City Engineer Walter s. Anderson
spent the weekend with relatives in
West Salem, o.
Mrs. Anna Mcconnell, 406 North
Mulberry street. is spending a week
with relatives In Newark.
Hanford's Balsam takes the poison
cut of bee-sting.
Mrs. Il. Il. Gorsuch and daughter
departed Saturday for Wheeling, w
Va.
Miss Fannie Perkins, south of the
atty, went 20 Utica Monday for a
short stay
Miss Edna Severns returned Sun
day from Athens where she has been
taking work in Ohio university.
Russell Mills departed Monday for
Chicago, Ill., where he will visit for
two weeks
Frank e. Kirby OF North Main
street made a business trip to Colum.
bus Monday.
Mrs. Scott Cole of this city went to
at. Liberty Monday to spend few
Gays with friends.
Mrs. Frank Il. Kirby OF North Main
Brreet is spending a few days with
S4sr father, Milan Underwood Of Esto
Mrs. Clyde Brentlinger and daugh
ter, Vivian, went to Columbus Mon
DAY TO spend the day.
AIRS. Dwight Sapp has returned
nom an extended visit with relatives
b Glendale, o.
Robert McManis of Akron spent
Sunday with his sister, Mrs Law
renee Mitchell, of Lock.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. f. Owen, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Ashton Owen, Mrs. C. b. Russell
and son, Horace, OF Delaware spen
Sunday with Mr., and Mrs. d. X. Bir,
81 North Main street,
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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-27
The Armstrong Funeral

The funeral of the late Mrs. Lucin-
da Armstrong was held Sunday after
noon at o'clock at Bigelow chapel.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-27

The squirrels around town are early
risers. They are out in the morning
about the time some of the nuts are
going to bed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-27
Mrs. Garland jackson

Mrs. Garland jackson
The funeral of the late Mrs. Gar
land Jackson was held in Columbus
Friday afternoon. The deceased, who
was the wife of Garland Jackson of
this city, died on Wednesday of child
birth.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-27

Miss Byrde Gilman of McKeesport,
Pa, is the guest of Mrs. j. F. Mahaf-
fey, North Sandusky street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-27

e. F. Dorgan of Cincinnati is spend
ing few days with relatives in this
city.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31

investigation and there be mediation and that pending an inquiry into the facts the parties maintain the status quo. Now, if this remedy is not right and is wholly wrong, what Is the remedy?"
 MT. Gompers replied that under the circumstances the employees should be left free to strike whenever they saw fit, and not forced to "unfold their arms by law. The question of bring ing about peace now, he insisted, should devolve upon the railroad heads, who should be expected to agree to some sort of satisfactory set clement.
 Tt is more essential" he said, "that the liberties of the employees should be safeguarded than that some suf- fering, which is certain to follow a strike, be avoided"
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
Boston Motorists to Aid.

Boston, Aug. 31.-Motor car own CTS will participate actively in bring ing milk and other supplies into this city if the railroads are tied up by a strike. The Bay State Autom obile association has appointed a commit tee to find out how many motor trucks are available for such service and it's members have agreed to supplement these with their pleasure cars if nec- essary. They will also assist in bring ing commuters into the city.
 Preparations to meet strike were continued bv the New England rail- roads today. President Edward C.. Smith of the Central Vermont rail- way. which IS controlled by the Grand Trunk railway, has notified the asso- citation of railroad presidents that in case of a strike his road will treat with it's men independently. It IS understood that the Central Vermont trainmen have not voted to strike
 The fact that the Boston and Maine railroad Is in the hands of tempo ra.rv receiver has caused speculation as to whether this would have any hearing on the strike on its lines. Lawyers familiar with court decisions in similar instances were generally Of the opinion that a strike would pc permissible, but that any active ln- l reference with attempts Of the road | to operate its trains would constitute contempt of court.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
Berlin Official.

Berlin, Aug. 31. via London, 4:35 p. m.-Recounting military operations on the eastern front the official state ment issued today by the German army general staff says: 'To the west of Riga, at the bridgehead of Dvinsk, in the Stokhod salient, southeast of Kovel, southwest of Lutsk and in a few sectors of the army of Gen. Count von Bothmer lively artillery battles are taking place.
 "In the Carpathians we captured one officer and one hundred and ninety y-nine men in the storming of Mount Kukul. Enemy counter at tacks were repulsed.
 During attacks on the military es- tablishments of Lutsk and Torczyn our aviators shot down three enemy aeroplanes. Another machine was put out of action near Listopady on the Beresina.
 Balkans: There were no incidents of importance"
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
FERDINAND TO ARMY
Rumanian King Issues Order of Day Troops Exhorted to Victory by Shades of IIIustrious Ancestors.

Bucharest, Rumania, Aug. 31, via London 1:16 p. m.-King Ferdinand has issued the following order of the day, addressed to the army:
 T have called upon you who are stout.hearted and full of hope. The spirits of the great Rumanian chief tains, Michael The Brave and Stephen The Great, inferred in the provinces you are about to deliver, exhort you to victories worthy of them and of our heroic and victories allies.
 Terrific fighting awaits you, but you will endure it's rigors as did your an- cestors. In future ages the entire race will bless and glorify you.'
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
PlJLIAR & NVE.N
VATICAN CONSIDERS
k Takes Cognizance of Action of Ger mans in Making French Inhabitants Work in Fields.

Paris, Aug. 31, 6:10 a. m.-The Vat jean is considering the action of Ger many in compelling the inhabitants of the north of France to work in the fields, according to a statement by Cardinal Gasparri, the papal sec- retary of state, says the Rome cor respondent of the Journal. The cardinal declined however, to discuss the status of this subject.
 Questioned as to the possibility of the resumption of diplomatic relations between France and the Holy See, the cardinal said religious peace will never be complete in France without a resumption of diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
REV. FOX LEAVING.

leave tomorrow for Providence, R. l., where the former will assume the pastorate of the East Providence United church. Rev. MT. Fox has been associate pastor of the South Congregational church for the past two years and recently rendered his resignation to accept the Providence call. He married Miss Dorothy Prem tice of Prospect street three months ago. Rev. Franklin F. Thompson, who will succeed Rev. MT. Fox, is ex- pected to arrive next week from Monson, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31

R. R. HEADS READY
 FOR STRIKE FIGHT
(Continued From First Page).

most cases these orders have not been filled, but the wholesalers believe they will be able to protect their cus- toners from day to day.
 Will Hurt Theaters.
 Theatrical producers agree that their business would be one of the first to suffer heavy loss from a rail- road strike. Managers estimated that such a disaster would affect at least 10000 members of the profes- sion. Alf Hayman. general manager of the Charles Frohmaa company, said:
 If the strike comes I will be very much inclined to close abruptly every theater and company in my control"
 During the railroad strike of 1894 one of Charles Frohman's companies was playing Shenandoah" at Me- Vicker's theater in Chicago to $1,6O0 a night. Within two days the re- ceipts dropped to $6o.
 Inquiry today regarding the quan- tlty of gasoline available for the thousands of motor cars which would be pressed into service for transpor- tation of commuters and food sup plies in the event of a strike, devel- oped an insufficiency.
 The police department has com piled a list of commercial automo- piles and horse-d drawn vehicles which would be available.
 Milk Dealers to Help.
 Eighteen milk dealers representing the greater part of the industry sup plying nearly 8,O0O,0O0 people in the metropolitan district in the metro politan district are prepared to throw their resources with the railroads, in the event of the nation wide strike, in an effort to avert a milk famine here, 1t was announced today by George w. Alger, counsel for the Sheffield Farms-SlawsOn Decker Milk companies. If necessary, MT. Algr said employees of these dealers would be taken from their present places and assist in operating milk trains.
 It would be physically impossible to get milk into the city except by train, Mr. Alger said. The eighteen dealers transport their milk each day on an average of 203 miles, some of them bringing it distance of 500 miles. MT. Alger said that if milk was brought by automobile, steamship and wagon, it would not arrive in condition to save lives of thousands of babies who depend on the commo- dity.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
ENTERTAIN LITTLE HOPE
Chamber of Commerce Issues Circular Asking That Immediate Steps Be Taken to Unload All Cars.

Tn q circular letter mailed to mem- bers Of the organization having freight shipping and receiving business, the Now Britain Chamber of Commerce warns these people regarding tho ser iousness Of the impending railroad atrike, and urges that all who have cara now on sidings in this city or within roach of the city, use their utmost endeavors to have them un- loaded as soon as possible. The cir eular points out that thero will be a complete tieup locally including pas sengor, freight, express and mall ser vice,
 What few trains tho company will endcavor to operate will be for pas senaer and mail accommodations, but an extra en6eavor is promised by tho officials for all to transfer goods such as foodstuffs and the like,
 Hope has not been entirely given up in this city that the strike may be
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
Advertised Letters.

The following is a list of letters re- naining unclaimed Aug. 31, 1916, al he New Britain, Conn.,, postofice. M. J. Armstrong. Franceseck Androzisk. C. R. Anderson. Mrs. Geneivie Allen. Alex Badun. Mrs James Di Piedis Pave Draginewick. Chas. E. Edwards. w. c. Hooner. Mrs. Iches. Alex Jolson. Albin Kutakski Julia Kosiaiviski MT. Kuleichkus Joseph Malinowski Daniel >Mc1ntyre. Mrs. w. Nadolny. s. Osperg. Frank O'Connor. Grace ONeil. Joe Poulorsky. Mrs A. Smith. Mrs. Frank Wisch. Geo. Williams.
 w. F. DELANEY Postmaster.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
FIRE APPARATUS HERE.
Not in New Britain, Yet-But To- mOrrOW-States La Franco Man.

uIOdIo"-otsttcS Ih ITdI1Cc hdH.
 J. H. Zmmermani demonstrator for the American La France Automo- bile company, arrived in this city to- day and stated that he expects to be able to unload the two big autamo- bile pumping engines purchased last spring by the safety board. The two machines were shipped from May brook three days ago and are ex- pected to arrive here tonight.
 Chairman Babcock of the safety board states that before the pumps are acceped they will be tested every day for week. They will be taken to different parts of the city and their ability to pump water from open ponds, streams and wells will also be eSted.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
GERMANY D|SAVOWS
 IN OWEGO MATTER
Had No Unfriendly Intention Upon
 U. s. Steamer Says Note

Washington, Aug. 31.-Germany, in a note received at the state depart ment today, practically disavows any unfriendly intention in the submarine attack on the American steamer Owego several weeks ago, and submits a statement of fact which is expected to close the case.
 The Owego was fired upon but un- injured.
 The note follows
 "As established by Admiralty staff of the Imperial German Navy, a Ger man submarine at 2:40, afternoon of Aug. 3rd, with clear weather and smooth sea, sighted going steamer of an old type and stood by.
 At a distance of six thousand me- tres the submarine made the steamer a signal to stop and gave two warning shots. As nothing happened the steamer whose flag was not rccog- nizable but which nevertheless con tinued to proceed on it's way, three further shots were fired.
 No Signal Given.
 "As the steamer neither made an understood signal nor stood by, fire was opened on it. After six shots (eleven shots in alb, 1t hoisted the AnSTlCdn nag on the 1OreStay and stopped. The distance was now 2,0O0 metres. The submarine signalled send immediate boat with papers, to which the captain of the steamer answered by hoisting his designation signal but did nothing more.
 When, after further seventeen minutes, no preparations were made to launch a boat the commander of the submarine fired 8 shot across the steamers bow. After ten minutes the first officer came on board the submarine and stated that the captain had not observed the submarine until then.
 Shots Mentioned.
 "The Imperial Government cannot give any credence to this evasive ex- cuse since the note of August 18th (the American note) mentions ten shots fired at the steamer from which 1t Is undeniably clear that the warn of the Owego but that no attention was paid to them.
 Under these circumstances, the Imperial Government finds itself un- der the necessity of emph asizing the fact that while the conduct of the commander of the steamer Owego was not in accordance witr the rules of international law. The captain would therefore have had only himself to blame had his conduct brought about unpleasant results"
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
TeutOnS Attack.

Petrograd, Aug. 31, via London, 2:30 D. m.-The repulse of a German at tack on Russian positions in Volhynia, northeast of Kovel, with severe losses, is related in today's official announce ment regarding the campaign on the Russian and Galician lines. The posi- tons attacked are north of the vil- lage of Helin, on the western bank of the Stokhod river, 34 miles north east of KoYel.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
LICENSE Is REVOKED.

Chief w. J. Rawlings today voked the pool room license held
 Joseph Sinatro of Myrtle street. T action followed the police court cd in which the proprietor was fined operating his resort after legal hos and using it for gamh
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
Russians Repulse Turks.

Petrograd, Aug. 31, via London Turkish attacks to the west of the region of Giumichkhan, on the Cau- casian front,' says the official state ment issued by the Russian war de- partment, were repelled with heavy losses to the enemy, who left many dead before our positions.
 'In the direction of Diarbekr our advances continue.
 "On Lake Van one of our ships successfully bombarded a Turkish en- campment near the village of Tukha."
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
No Change in Macedonia.

Sofia, Wednesday, Aug. 30. via Lon don, Aug. 31, p. m.-"There has been no essential change on the Mace donian front" says the official state ment issued today by the Bulgarian war department. Our troops who reached and captured the positions in- dicated to them are now consolidating their captures"
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
AUTO HITS MOTORCYCLE.

Oscar F. Kraus of 125 Pleasant street reported to the police this aft ernoon concerning an accident on Kelsey street this noon- He said he was going west and essayed to pass between the curbing and a water wa gon, and in so doing ran into motor cycle driven by Eric Holt MT. Kraus paid for the damages No one was injured
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
PLEASING CONCERT.

The City band rendered a delightful concert at Walnut Hill Park last eve- hing before g. crowd of over 1000 people. The concert was given under the auspices of the United Italian so- cieties and called forth much favor able ment Sergeant w. c. Hart, assisted by five supernumeraries pre- served order during the evening.