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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
VIOLENT FIGHTING
ALONG THE MEUSE

Paris, June 2S.--violent fighting
occurred last night on the east bank
OF the Meuse, northwest OF verdun.
The situation was unchanged. the war
office announced.
The Germans made vigorous
counter-attack northwest OF Hill 321,
attempting to re-take positions cap
tured by the French. The French
checked them here with grenades and
screen fire broke up enemy attacks
between Fleury and east OF the vaux-
Chappetre, The heaviest fighting
went on around the Thiaumont
works.
West of the Meuse artillery duels
occurred last night In the regions OF
Avocourt and Chattancourt. There
was grenade fighting around Hill 304
and on Dead Mans hill.
South of Lassigny the Germans
made several night attempts against
small posts, but were everywhere re-
pulsed.
In the Champagne French fire dis
persed a strong German reconnais-
ance attempting to reach the French
lines near st, Souplet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
ROU NJ ANA
MAY JOIN
ALLIES
Interest IN European Situa-
Ton Shifts to The Balkans
Again, and Bulgaria Threat
ems the Roumanian Border

London, June 2S.--Interest In the
expected grand offensive of the allies
shifted temporarily today to the situ--
alton In the Balkans with the ~
yiyal Of reports that Roumanis b
preparing to Join the allies.
A heavily censored Bucharest dis
patch, telegraphed via Athens. re-
ported that Bulgaria had closed her
frontier against Roumania. Bulgarian
loops were reported to be concen-
trating along the Roumanian from
tier.
The Evening News received .
Bucharest dispatch reporting that the
Roumanian cabinet. at special ses-
sion. took certain steps as a result
OF Bulgaria's movements. Rouman-
ian military chiefs participated in the
cabinet meeting.
Vienna reports received at AM
sterdam said Bulgaria Is uneasy be-
cause Greece yielded to the demands
Of the allies. They fear not only that
Premier venizelos will return to
power, swinging Greece to the side Or
the allies. but that both the Greek
and Roumanian armies may turn
against Bulgaria. invading from OPP
posite sides, while the Teutons ara
busy on other fronts.
Berlin dispatches today were silent
on the latest Balkan developments,
but laid heavy emphasis upon the
continued bombardment Of German
lines opposite the British front. The
cannonade, Berlin believes. is sys-
tematic attempt to wreck German de-
fensive works in preparation for Z
great infantry onslaught.
Correspondents in Switzerland re-
ported today that the success Of the
Russian and Italian offensiyes Il
causing the direst CONSERVATION In
Vienna. The Austrians are clamor-
ing for the abandonment of the ver-
dun offensive by the Germans and the
sending of more troops to the Aus
trian front.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
SEVEN WAR BRIDES
LEFT N OREGON.

Camp Withycombe. Clackamas,
June 2S.--Seven war brides" in one
day was the record established at the
mobilization camp of the Oregon ma
tional guard yesterday.
A triple wedding ceremony was
performed last night after members
OF battery A. field artillery. learned
that they would leave for the border
today. The three couples were Pri-
vate Herbert E. Scott and Miss Vivian
Loveland. Private Garfield Datson
and Miss Belle Smith, Corporal VIM.
F. Feustel and Miss Emma Streib.
All were from Portland.
And there were four others had in
dividual ceremonies. Joseph Nemec.
of company G, married Miss Cecilia
]. Schauble. Of Oregon City; Ross H.
Linnville married Miss Alma Fame
hall. and George c. Olson married
Miss Adelaide Mabel Philo. Then
Corporal Maximus Hugnenin. COM
pany D. took Miss Juanita Brille to
Portland and married her, returning
in an automobile with 12 wedding
cakes.
At big war bride feast" the
cakes last night were cut with saber
captured at the battle Of Ell Caney.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
MEXICAN BULLETS
KILL AMERICANS

Mexico City, June 2S.--Two Amer
leans were killed and another cap
tured In q fight between Mexicans
and Americans near Nacozari, Sonora,
eight miles south OF the border, Cen
eral Gales reported to the war office
last night. Gales accused the Amer
leans OF cutting wire fences and COM
hitting other depredatlons. When
the Mexicans protesteds the Amerl-
cans opened Are, killing two Mexi-
cans. The MexIcans returned the
hre, killing AsP. Dickson and j. P,
sares, Morton Harden, another
American, was captured, Harden ad-
,mltted his companions began the
shooting, \.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
PRAUE DELEGATES WILL
MEET AT ALBUQUERQUE

FL Paso. June 2s.--Dr. David Starr
Jordan and Modesto c. Rollard, two
delegates representing the American
Union to Prevent MiIitarism, were
today on route to Albuquerque, n. NJ.
Public opinion here. strongly In favor
OF war with Mexico. forced the dele
gates TO hold their peace confer
.ence elsewhere. The New Mexico
city was selected after ri Paso civil
authorities informed DR.. Jordan that
angry El pasoans. out OF sympathy
with peace overtures at present.
might attack the delegates.
Open threats we're made against
the conferees last night before their
/. departure.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
DEMAND THE
RELEASE Of
PRISONERS
Wilson Says Soldiers at Chi
huahua City Must Have Lib
erty by Midnight or U. S.
viii Go After Them

Washington. June 2s.-General
Carranza must release the United
States prisoners held at Chihuahua
City by midnight or President VIII
son will 80 after them.
Those close to the president today
declared there will be no delay be-
cause Of demands from Carranza that
Mexican prisoners held in this coun-
try be released and the embargo on
food supplies into his country be
lifted.
That. according to administration
oflicials. is another question, The
president. they declare. is solely In
|terested in getting some "a men
wearing U. 8. uniforms out Of the
penitentiary at Chihuahua.
There is feeling here that Car
rama will yield. It is known posi-
lively that he had intended to re-
lease the United States prisoners.
Should Carranza take the position
OF delaying the freedom Of the United
States prisoners, the president would
follow the course OF action already
determined upon. II would not in
clude declaration Of war. II would
mean the rescue OF the United States
soldiers by force. II necessary. how
ever long and arduous the effort. The
president would outline his intended
course to congress and ask support
for the program.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
TO
EXECUT [
SOLDIERS
Trevino Declares Attempt
Upon Part Of U. 5. to Res
cue Is Prisoners will Re-
suit in Men Being Shot

III ipaso. jane 2S.--Execution by q
firing squad will be the end OF the
2b United States prisoners, In the Jail
at Chihuahua City. II the q. s. arm
ed forces attempt to rescue them.
General Treyino Is reported to have
declared.
III the U. s. forces move on Chi
huahua and make any attempt to
rescue the rs negro cayairymen held
prisoners by the de facto govern
ment, they will be lined up before
the walls OF the penitentiary and exc
cuted. II the U. 8. forces make any
attempt to attack the Carranza SOL
diers In the capital they will be re-
ceived with shot and shell from the
Mexican troops. Of which they are
fully $4,000 In the state"
II believe congress will pass de-
elaration OF war before the end OF the
present week." said Congressman w.
n. Smith. Of I'll Paso. who arrived
hero today
Mexico Is prepared FOR war with
the United States" arrivals from
chihuahua quoted the Carranzista
commanders OF the north as saying.
I'VE are not courting war, but IL war
comes the sons OF Mexico will respond
to the call to arms to protect their
native land with their lives"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
AUSTRIAN POSITIONS
CAPTURED BY ITALIANS

Rome, June 2S.--iItalian troops
have captured Austrian positions be-
tween the Ahtigo valley and Posina,
1t was officially announced today. The
capture OF Monte Giamonde and Car
riojio was announced.
Pressing forward ON Asiego pla-
teau, the Italians have reached the
slopes OF Monte Rastainterroto and
Monte Moagiagh and In the extreme
north have begun to approach Gala
mara valley.
The war Office reported active artil-
lery firing on the Isonzo front. in
cludlng the capture Of s32 prisoners,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
CLAIM MExICANS ARE
OFFICERED BY JAPANESE

Laredo. June 2S.---American ref
ugees from Monterey brought here
today a rumor that Japanese officers
are at the head Of troops Of Mexi-
cans en- route from Monterey to Chi
huahua City to reinforce the Car
rama garrison there. The rumor.
unconfirmed from any other source.
also said Japanese experts are direct
ing work Of manufacturing munitions
at the Monterey arsenal. which has
been taken over BY the government
OF Mexico. NIX As'
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
GOOD ROADS BILL
UP 10 THE PRESIDENT

Washington, June 2S.---The house
this afternoon adopted the confer
ence report on the Shackelford good
roads bill by vote OF 1S1 to So,
putting the bill up to the president
for his signature, W.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
ONLY TWO MExICANs H
IN JAIL AT REDDIN<l

Redding, Cal, June 2S,----ReddMg
officers expressed amazement TODAY
at the demand OF Mexican Ambassa-
dor Arredondo upon the state depart
ment for the release OF 29 Mexicsns,
supposedly jailed here. s
There are only two Mexicans lccki
ed up in Redding. charged with spo-
lice court oifenses. WAT.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
TWENTY MEXICAN
BANDITS CAPTURED

Columbus, n, NJ. June 2S.--Twenty
Mexican bandits captured along the
American lines near I'll Vale are be-
ing brought north under guards on
o motor truck train. incoming truck
men reported today. The prisoners
are expected to arrive in Columbus
tonight and will be confined In the
wire stockade erected some time ago
for such q purpose. &s
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
NIARYyM0xBoE, AGED io5.
DIES AT BINGHANIpToN

binEhampton, N, Y, June 2S.--
AIrs, MARY Monroe, lO5 years and
eight months old, died here today.
Iyptil the last few days she was active
ard ins good health. AT her last
tistAdav she led a dance with her
Sy'ysNf-old son as partner, W
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28

Chicago. June 2s.--orders were
issued by the Central department Of
the U, s. army today TO the troops
OF Kansas. Wisconsin. Missouri and
Illinois TO entrain for the border as
soon al each unit Ia mustered In and
examined.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-28
JAPANESE AND ITALIAN
STEAMERS ARE SUNK

London. June 2s,--The Japanese
steamer Dalyetsu Maru and the Ital-
ian steamer Clara have been sunk.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08
A CATERPILLAR PROPHECY
(winsted Cor. New York world)

(Winsted Cor. New York World)
Snow disappearing from pansy bed
in the yard of o. D. Sykes, on Adams
street, with today's mild weather, re-
vealed pansies in blossom.
But hark!" the West Side weather
prophet of Woodbury. said, to-day
noticed spider hanging head down in
a corner of my room, and know by
this that this February will be one of
the coolest on record. It's sure sign.
And then on the outside of the east
wall of the barn observed caterpil-
lar crawling toward the south. My
aunt told me-and she never knew ii
to fail-that when a caterpillar has
long front whiskers and very long hair
on its body and is travelling south in
January, February is always fearfully
frigid freezer"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08
RUPTURE EXPERT HERE
Well Known to Leading Physicians
Who Indorse His Methods

w. II. SEELEY, the noted rupture
specialist Of Philadelphia, is sending
his personal representative to Mt.
Vernon FOR ONE DAY ONLY to min
lister to the needs of the ruptured
public, thoroughly equipped and pre-
pared to deal with the most difficult
cases. Interested parties can consult
him free at the Hotel Curtis, Thurs
day, February II, 1916.
SEELEY'S SPERMATIC SHIELDS
TRUSS, as used and approved by the
U. s. government and the czar of Rus
sia, will retain any case of rupture
perfectly, affording immediate relief
and closing the opening in short
time on the average case. 1t produces
results without surgery or harmful in
jections.
No leg straps to irritate and soil
No binding of hips. Clean and dur
able. Examination and advice free
Personal references on request. Gu
out and keep for reference. Home of
fee 1927 Walnut street, Philadelphia
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

The Democratic state convention
has been regularly called to meet in
the city of Columbus on Thursday,
June 1. This convention will nomi-
nate two presidential electors-atlarge
and twenty-five district electors and
write a state Democratic platform.
The ration of representation IN the
convention will be one delegate and
one alternate for each 500 votes or
major fraction thereof cast for James
M. Cc- for governor In 1914. This
will entitle Knox county to seven del
,egates and alternates.
These delegates and alternates
must be elected from each county at
a statewide primary election to be
held on April 25. On or before Feb
ruary 25, each person desiring to be a
candidate for delegate or alternate to
this convention must file his declara-
ton of candidacy with the board Of
deputy supervisors of elections of his
county. This declaration must bear
the signature Of five electors Of the
county certifying to the fact that the
candidate for delegate or alternate is
a member of the Democratic party,
etc. Blanks for this purpose may be
secured from the local election board.
No candidate for delegate or alternate
who does not meet thaaa reuuire-
ments Of law, can have his name
printed on the official primary ballot
to be voted in April. II is highly i'm
yportant that Democratic committee
men acquaint themselves with the re-
'quirements of the primary law 80 that
this county may be properly repre-
sented at the coming state conven-
tion.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08
IN
f0LD honE\
The
Triangle

is a symbol of the strength
of this Association.
The three sides typify
safety, availability, and a
fair interest rate.
The complete triangle
which is the strongest form
of construction known to
mechanics, is typical of the
great strength of this old,
time tried savings institu-
ton.
You cannot afford to In
vest your savings until you
have thoroughly investigat-
ed every phase of this busi-
ness and we will be only too
glad to send you literature
giving this information.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08
UNIFORM REGISTRATION OF
DOCTORS rs URGED

Chicago, Sept. 7-Delegates from
many state boards of registry in medi-
cine are meeting here today, with the
board of National Medical Examiners
and the Council of Medical Education,
for the furthering of n nationwide
movement 10 standardize medical reg
istration so that a doctor can prac-
tice in whatever locality he pleases
and the curb can be put upon quacks
and takers.
1t is hoped by the advocates of the
national REGISTRATION idea that the
various states will recognize certifi-
cate from the national board as quail
flying an applicant to practice, and
representatives of the state boards
are interested in securing uniform
laws for registering medical practi-
TONERS.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08
OFFICIAL CALL
DEMOCRATIC STATE
CONVENTION
COLUMBUS, OHIO
Thursday, June LIST, 1916

Pursuant to law the Democratic
State Central Committee hereby calls
a Delegate State Convention of Demo
Gratis to assemble in the city of Column
bus, Ohio, on Thursday, June 1st, 1916,
at one o'clock D. M, for the purpose
of placing in nomination two candi-
dates for Presidential Elector-at-Large
and twenty-five candidates for District
Presidential Electors the adoption of
Democratic State platform and the
transaction of any other business that
shall properly come before such con-
vention.
The ratio of representation In this
State Convention shall be one dele
gate and one alternate for each five
hundred votes or major fraction there
of cast for James M. Cox for Governor
in 1914. These delegates, according to
the following apportionment, shall be
selected from each county at large pro-
vided, however, that any county cen
Jldt SOlhhlbJcc dI l6GuidiiJ Odilcu
meeting held prior to February 18th,
1916, may provide for the selection of
such delegates and alternates by
wards, townships or districts, to be de-
termined by such committee.
(Knox County is entitled to seven
delegates and alternates.)
The delegates from each congress.
sional district shall meet in district
caucus at ten O'Clock a. m, on said
Thursday, June 1st, 1916, for the pur.
pose of selecting representatives on
such committees as may be provided
for by the Committee on Arrangements
of such convention.
By order of the Democratic State
Central Committee.
W. w. DURBIN,
Chairman.
C. N. GREER,
Secretary
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08
VICTORY
For MI. Vernon Over Ashland
By Score Of 49 To Is

Wonderful speed was largely re-
sponsible for the victory Saturday
night at the Y. M G. A. of Mt. Yer
non high schools snappy basketball
five over the team representing Ash
land high, the score being 49 to 25.
Ashland was bewildered by the
lightning moves of the local team
and the first half ended with the
score 33 to in favor Of Mt. Vernon.
In the second half both teams scored
16 points apiece,
Ashland came here with a record of
four straight victories, and the
thought of defeat never entered the
heads of the members of the team.
They were balIled by Mt. Vernon's
speed and in the second half, at a
time when they had grown somewhat
accustomed to the swift teamwork
and play, Jones and Cunningham held
down their scoring by excellent
guarding.
Blair walked away with basket
shooting honors tossing 11-just one
more than Sapp, a new man at the
game, procured The work Of both
these players was aided very mater
tally by the other members of the
team opening up opportunities for
them to shoot.
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y. II \ i. !. !. i. !. i. j. Il /. i
+ MORGAN CENTER +
!. \ !. !. i + j. Il 4 T. X ]. J.

Mrs. Zona Debolt was called to the
bedside OF her father and mother
who are seriously i'll of pneumonia.
Mrs. Ida Brown of Mt. Vernon has
been at the bedside of her mother,
Mrs. Jacob Hayes, who is seriously
III, for the last few days.
Roy Clutter and sister. Ruth, spent
Saturday evening and Sunday with
ltheir grandmother, Mrs. Clutter
Miss Grace Smith is staying with
MIR. and Mrs, Jacob Hayes for the
present.
Roy Hoar was in our village Satur-
day
Rex BELL is moving to his new home
on the Homer Pike.
Clarence Farmer is moving on his
new farm purchased from Rex Bell
Some from here attended the War
then sale, south Of Utica. Saturday.
Charles Clutter spent Saturday In
Mt Vernon on business.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08
COMMUNICATION
COL. HUNTS FAREWELL


Editor Mt. Vernon Banner:
want TO say to my friends in Mt
Vernon and vicinity who have been
Interested in me these many years.
that am truly thankful and wish for
them all the good things that can
come their way
have done In my weak way what
1 could TO boom and push forward the
grand old city of Mt. Vernon for more
than forty years and whether in or
ont Of the city. have always said 1t
was the best town on the map
am leaving next Saturday to take
mp the duties OF storekeeper at the
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home,
Nenia, o., where temporary home
has been provided for myself and
Mrs. Hunt by the state of Ohio. hut
my permanent residence win remain
IN MI Vernon whore, IL you need me
send for me.
My name viii still bo seen On the
sign al 36 Public Square. where the
business will be conducted by Hunt
- Burns. and / bespeak continue
tion OF a share OF tho public patron
age, and will consider IL personal
favor 10 me
Again thanking my friends for al
they have done for me in the past
and wishing everybody prosperity,
viii say 10 those whom cannot ge
10 see this week, not good bye bu
good day.
Very truly,
Leroy q HUNT.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08
NOTICE FOR BIDS

For the deposit of the funds of the
Board of Education of the MillwoOd Spe-
cial School District Knox County, Ohio.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids
will be received from any bank, situated
in Knox County, Ohio, until IL O'Clock,
noon of March 9TH, 1916.
Said depository to be selected for the
term of two years Said depository must
give surety as required by the laws of
the state of Ohio regulating the selection
of such depository
Bids to he delivered to the clerk of said
board
The board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. -
OREGON FIKE,
Clerk of Board of Education,
2-SS Howard, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08

Field Goals-Blair IL, Sapp 10,
Eastman 2, Jones 1, Miller 6, Smith 3,
Coss 1, Kagey /, Molen l.
Foul Goals-Blair l out OF 2, Smith
/.
Substitutlons-Mo for Dessen-
ger.
Referee-Flemming
Time of Halves-20 minutes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08
Wanted, For Sale, &C

Rates cents per line, each Inser
tion. Six words to line.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08

FOR SALE-Farm bargain of 81
acres. Possession at once. One-half
bottom. good land, fenced and we'll
watered. Good S-room house, barn
and timer. Will soon pay for itself.
Only $4,000, on good terms for quick
sale, Five miles out on Danville
road. See w. G. Rockwell or Simon
Hall, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. If
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08

Judge and Mrs g. NJ Douglass left
this morning for Nj. Vernon, where
they win spend the weekend with
Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Douglass at the
Ohio State sanatorium Mansfield
News.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-08

One reason why mems clothes win
never be popular with women Is be-
cause they win stay on without being
pinned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-29
FRAUD Is ALLEGED
In Hearing Opening Monday Before
Associate Justice Philbrook

A hearing was opened Tuesday
morning at the court house before AS
sociate Justice Warren c. Philbrook on
a bill in equity of Albion G. Pinkham
Of Manchester against his wife. Fannie
G., in Which the plaintiff claimed that
his wife obtained from him in 1912 a
conveyance of real estate by fraud
and this bill seeks to set aside the
deed and compel ceconveyance. the
attorneys for the plaintiff were Frank
G. harrington of Augusta and Emery
O. Beane of Hallowell. while the &c
PENDANT was represented by w. H.
Fisher and p. F. Maher of Augusta
and George NJ. Stearns of Boston.
The witnesses for the plaintiff. VINO
testified, were the plaintiff, Mr.. Pink
ham. A. F.. Farr of Manchester. MT.
Gray and Miss Annis Rudkin OF Bos-
ton. and E. L. Worcester of Augusta
The defendant, Mrs. Pinkham, was the
only witness for the defense who tes-
tilted Tuesday The hearing VIII De
continued today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-29
SIDNEY

WEST.-A good deal of sickness sui
prevails in the community. Mrs. W. Y
Ballard has been very sick with bron-
chitis. but is some better which all are
glad to hear.
Mrs. Edwin Lovejoy is confined tc
her home by illness. and under phy'
sician's care. Her many friends hope
for speedy recovery.
Mrs Gertrude Smith was Obliged &c
return to the City hospital, Augusta
Sunday morning for the second opera
ton within five weeks.
The many friends here OF Mrs. Clyde
Reynolds of Augusta regret to learn
that she was obliged to submit to Sc
rious operatio last Saturday
Fred A. Thompson was caller last
Monday at Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Rob-
inson's, THE Camps"
News has been received from Pea
body. Mass. that Mrs Byron Nash is
in a very critical condition.
very enjoyable day was passed a,
The home Of Mrs. NJ. H. Butler. West
Sidney, last Sunday, the occasion being
her birthday. Mrs. Buffers son. Wills