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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-07
SsNisisxty.
Engagement
Announced

Announced
Cumberland, Maryland, News.)
Formal announcement has been
made in Mt. Vernon, o., social circles
by Mrs. Clara L. Gordon, of that city,
of the engagement of her daughter,
Mrs. Helen Louise Gerrish to DR..
John E. Legge of Cumberland, Md.
To the host of friends of the happy
twain in this city will this announce
ment come as a joyous surprise and
their congratulations will be both
prompt and profuse, and none the
less earnest and sincere. The bride.
to-be has been the guest here of her
brother-inlaw and sister, Mr.. ano
Mrs. Oliver Smith, and during her
brief residence has endeared herself
to large circle of friends by virtue
of her charming personality, culture
and refinement
DR.. Legge, during the four years of
his residence in Cumberland, has
earned a prominent position in the
front rank of medical practitioners in
Western Maryland. His years of
preparation in this country and
abroad, but notably in the clinics of
Vienna, Berlin, Paris and London,
where he spent two years in assidu-
Gus study, gave him the broadened
experience. that was prompt to attract
a large and lucrative practice.
While arrangements for the we'd
ding have not been definitely deter
mined, it is more than probable that
the new year will not have progressed
far on its journey of the cycle of the
seasons, ere the happy event is sol
emnized.
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An unusual number of corporations
for profit were formed in Ohio during
the month of December. The record for
the year shows an increase over prev
ious years, while the total capital au-
thorized by the new corporations and
increases already going reached high
figure, During December there were
1856 new corporations for profit formed
in the state their total authorized capt.
tai being $11, $4,000. During the same
time increases of capital stocks of 60
ing corporations in the state reached
the record figures of S1,172,0OO. This
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-07
Deed Filed

Deed Filed
Elizabeth f.. McElroy ct al, to Re-
gina M. McElroy, lot 16, J. McFar-
lands addition Mt. Vernon, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-07

Frank Carter of the Wooster road
entered the NJ. & s. hospital Wednes-
day for treatment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-07
Meeting
OF SorosIs

Sorosis met Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. D. B. Rawlins of East High
street. Quotations and current
events followed roll call
The first paper of the afternoon,
Mountains and Lakes of South Amer
ica," by Mrs. Andrews, was interest.
ing and instructive.
This was followed by "Citizens in
the Making" a paper prepared and
read by Mrs. Rawlins, which dealt
with some vital problems. 1t was
generally discussed by the members
Of the club.
Adjourned to meet with Mrs. H. G.
Parker in two weeks.
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Wilson-Daily
Wedding

Mr.. Robert G. Wilson and Mrs. EN-
ma Heron Daily were united in mar
riage by Rev. E. E. Whitaker Tues
day evening at o'clock at the home
of B. d. Heron, East High street, a
brother of the bride, in the presence
of number of relatives of the con-
tracing parties.
They will reside at 1447 Franklin
avenue Columbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-07

Employers of the state generally
manifest a desire to stand behind the
members of the industrial commission
in support of the workmens compen-
sation law and against the employers
liability insurance company represen-
tatives. This is manifest in the show
ing that less than fifty Withdrawals
from the fund takke place at the be-
ginning of the year. The condition
otherwise would be one of danger, and
as matters now stand the commission
must again go through work of build
ing up because of destructive tactics
present state administration. Repre-,
sentatives of labor are pleased that
employers have poined with them in
support of workmep's compensation
against political attack. Employers
generally as we'll as labor leaders have
gone on record in disapproval of po-
litical acts of the present governor
showing the prediction promises that
were made. They realize that now as
never before must they stand by the
administration of the law, and to pre-
vent future political deals and prom
ises they will take emphatic action
when the time comes. They liked the
laws plan as it was started; they
flocked to it's standard when Cox made
it compulsory; and they will fight in
its behalf when another attempts to
destroy it.
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aANNER cLAssIFIED ADs. pAY
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FORMER RESIDENT
KILLED AT FLORENCE

Wilbur d. Stroat. until recently a
resident of this city and a member
of Gate City Camp No. IS. Woodmen
of the World, of this place, was kill
ed at the plant of the United Oil
company in Florence about 5 O'Clock
Monday afternoon by the falling of a
form containing large mass of con-
crete, which buried him in the wreck
age. Such an accident had never
taken place at the plant before and
the officials of the company are un-
able to account for its occurrence 1t
required the workmen nearly three
quarters of an hour TO dig the unfor-
tunate young man out from under
the debris. He was still alive and
uttered few words after his rescue.
but died shortly afterwards from his
injuries
The deceased had been employed
by the company in Florence since
about the first of July. He was a
brother of Joe Strout formerly con-
nected with the messenger service of
the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany here and subsequently in charge
OF the local office. Later he went to
Telluride as a telegraph operator and
is now understood to be somewhere
in Arizona in similar capacity. De-
ceased also leaves a sister, Miss
Irene Strout, who is professional
nurse in one of the Chicago hospitals
Mrs. l.. NJ. Welsh. grandmother of
the deceased. lives at 927 Woodlawn
avenue in this city, but could not be
found when an effort was made to To-
cate her this morning for the purpose
of informing her of Mr.. Strout's
death. The body was brought here
from Florence this afternoon and
taken to Wilson's undertaking chapel
where it will be held until the funeral,
the time OF which has not been an
nounced.
The sister will leave Chicago to-
night for Canon City TO be present
at the obseluies.
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STATE CAPITOL CORRESPONDENCE

Denver, Colo. Sept. 12.-Foilowing
the Inauguration by the State Public
Utilities Commission OF an inyestiga-
ton into the proposed removal by
the Denver e. Rio Grande Railroad
Company of its third rail-(narrow
gauge track)-from Salida to Lead
vile. the railroad has decided not to
remove the rail and will continue both
broad gauge and narrow gauge ser
vice between these points.
Notice of its intention to remove
the rail was filed with Commission
by the railroad early in August, pur-
suant to General Order No. IS of the
Commission, directed to all carriers
and requiring thirty days notice to
the Commission of intention to re-
move tracks or abandon service.
Publicity was given this notice.
with the result that citizens of Gun
nison. Leadville. Salida. Breckenridge
Como and other cities and towns sim
iiariy located. together with indivi-
dual firms and corporations, filed pro-
tests with the Commission declaring
that the removal of the narrow
gauge tracks would jeopardize their
business interests and depreciate the
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SOUTH CANON
-. HIGH NOTES

Our former teachers Mr.. Warner,
Mrs. Hubbell and Mrs Craven have
returned TO take up their work for
another year. and Mr.. Bloxem, our
janitor, is again with US. We wei
come three new members of the fac
ulty. Mr.. Deibert, Miss Hamilton and
Miss Hodgin.
Mr.. Warner. during the earlier part
OF the summer was an instructor in
the Normal Institute which was held
in this city. Later, on an interesting
trip to the coast. he visited the San
Diego Exposition and crossed the bor-
der into Old Mexico. From San Fran
cisco he went by boat to Seattle. re-
turning home shortly before the open
ing of school
Mrs. Hubbeii spent about ten days
IN Kansas this summer. Also took
fishing trip to Clear Greek. She
claims she caught seyenty-two fsb
during one day.
Mrs. Craven spent the greater part
of her vacation visiting in Kansas
and Iowa She attended the family
reunion and helped to celebrate her
fathers and mothers golden wedding
anniversary.
Mr.. olin Deibert OF Florence. Is a
graduate OF the University of Kan
sas. and Is making a good impres-
sion upon the students
Miss Edith Hamilton is graduate
of South Canon High School and also
OF Colorado College. where she pre-
pared herself to teach English. She
has the advantage OF having had prac-
tical experience in teaching.
Miss Lena Hodgin has charge of
the music for both the high school
and the grades. She is also a gradu-
ate of South Canon and studied
music at Mt St Scholastica's Aca-
deny. She has recently taken
course in public school music at the
State Teachers College and is we'll
fitted for this work.
The Senior and Junior classes or
ganized Wednesday. The Senior
class officers are, Pres. Earl Thomp-
son: yice-president. Marie Farmer:
secretary-treasurer. Irene Trout The
Junior officers are. president. Ross
Wilson: yice-president. Clara Kissin-
ger. secretary treasurer. Alice Endi-
colt.
The Sophomore class organized on
Thursday evening. The officers are:
President. Albert Mccartney: vice.
president. Orville Bailey: secretary
treasurer. Naomi Miller.
The Freshman class organized on
Friday. electing the following officers:
President. Ford Cooley. vice-presideat.
Cora Clark; secretary-treasurer. Gil
bert Ackelbein.
The Athletic Association was re-
organized for the year on Thursday
evening. The following officers were
unanimously elected: President. Earl
Thompson: vice-president Ruth Fer
kel; secretary. Ruth Mahood: treasur-
er. Mr.. Warner: business manager.
Mr.. Deibert. A ways and means"
committee was at once appointed by
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COLORADO BEST OF ALL,
SAYS fREB:ELII0TT

In the course of letter received
at this Office a day or two ago from
Fred Elliott. who has a good position
with a big electrical company at
Lockport. New York. he says:
The Recorti is a source of great
pleasure TO me away OF here and
read it with great interest. The
names of a great many new people
who are unfamiliar to me. appear in
its columns. suggesting the changes
that have taken place in Canon City
curing the eight years since | lived
there
Colorado is the best state in the
Union and il will be always regarded
as home to Mrs. Elliott and myself
People living in Colorado do not real
IKE what a privilege IL is to reside
there IL is a cherished wish of both
Mrs. Elliott and myself TO be some
time in the years to come again mum:
bered among its good citizens
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AGRICULTURE IN THE
SOUTH CANON HIGH SCHOOL

At a recent meeting of the South
Canon school board Mr. c. VIM.
Schwark of Lincoln Park was elected
instructor in agriculture. Mr..
Schwartz is a young man well prepar-
ed to teach his subject with success.
He is a graduate of the Agricultural
and Mechanical Arts College of Okla
homa, having completed the course
there in 1914. His special training
has been along the line OF Agronomy.
field and farm crops. vegetable gard
ening. soils. agricultural botany. spec
ial chemistry. dairying and animal
husbandry. In addition to theoretical
training in a first-class college, he
Possesses considerable practical ex.
perience. The courses offered in the
South Canon high school have proven
popular even at this early date These
courses are planned to be just as p-ac-
ucal as possible. II is hoped that the
people of the community will agree
heartily with this progressive step
taken by the Board and that they will
cooperate in all possible ways TO
make the work successful. The class
es in agriculture will make special
study of local problems and interests
in this line
Arrangements are partly completed
for a garden plot near the school build
ing where the classes will perform
practical work. during the growing
season. In the winter the laboratory
work will be conducted in the Iabora-
tory. which will be equipped with a
sufficient amount OF the practical ap.
paratus TO make the course decidedly
beneficial With the aid of an electri.
cal projection lantern. which has been
ordered. and government slides and
bulletins. the agricultural work prom.
ises TO be of very interesting nature
just the kind that should be found in
any agricultural community.
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HURD PLUMMER'S BIG
TROUT ON EXHIBITION

Th big rainbow trout. caught a
few weeks ago by II. l. Plummer in
the Gunnison river at Elkhorn resort.
is on exhibition in the show window
of Ellis & Hoods hardware store at
40 Main street and is attracting
much attention from sportsmen- The
huge fsh. perhaps. the largest of its
kind taken from any of the streams
of Colorado during the past year, has
been mounted in a very life-like man.
ner by a Denver taxidermist and is
worthy the inspection of all passers
along the street. II is twenty-nine
and a half inches in length and weigh
ed eight pounds and nine ounces
when taken from the water.
There are two other large mounted
trout in the same show window. one
of them. twenty-three inches in length
caught by James Aldrich. near Sapi-
zero. Colorado. a few years ago. and
the other. a native trout. caught by
j. III. Ellis in Upper Beaver creek.
The latter is one of n quartet of fish
caugh by Mr.. Ellis the same day that
weighed in the aggregate little more
than thirteen pounds.
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A. n. ORENDORFF HOME
FROM PACIFIC COAST

A n. Orendorff returned to. Canon
City a few days ago from a five or six
weeks tour of the Pacific coast states
during which he visited many of the
more important places of interest
rom Portland. Oregon. to San Diego.
At San Bernardino, California, he
spent a few days with A. S. Taylor,
formerly a resident of this city, but
now horticultural inspector for San
Bernardino county one of the largest
fruit producing sections in the Unit
ed States. Mr.. Taylor is doing well
and is very popular among the peo-
pie of his acquaintance.
Mr.. orendorff was favorably i'm
pressed with business and industrial
conditions in California and Oregon
and found orchardists generally to be
prosperous a class of the citizenship.
At Medford Oregon. Mr.. Orendorff
shook hands with Candidate Hughes.
whom he say. attra~uj Jrest :-nTir
of people on his campaigning toui oi
Oregon and California. At Boise City
and Twin Falls. Idaho. Mr.. Orendorff
met all of the members of the Canon
City colony.
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values and tie earnings of their prop
critics
The Commission enioined the rail-
road company from removing the third
rail pending hearing, and served
copies OF the protests upon officials
of the railroad company.
Rather than go into hearing on
the matter in an effort to justify the
proposed removal of the rails and
abandonment of narrow gauge ser
vice the company abandoned its inten-
tion ard, by order of the Commission
issued today in dismissing the case,
will continue operation of the narrow
gauge system.
In event of the railroad again filing
notice of intent to remove this portion
of its system and abandon service
thereupon, the order of the Commits
sion directs that the protestants shall
be notified and be given opportunity
to be heard on the question before the
rail shall be removed or the service
abandoned
Prior 10 the creation of this Com
mission and the issuance of General
Order No. Is. any railroad company
could remove any portion of its track
without notice TO anyone.
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MIR. ANo MAS. Ross HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. d. W. Ross returned
TO Canon City on Sunday from two
months visit to their former home at
Rochester. New York. Mrs. Ross
was an invalid during considerable
part OF their stay In the east and
their visit was not as enjoyable on
that account as II would have been
otherwise. She is now rapidly con-
valescing and II is expected that the
exhilerating effects OF Colorado's cli-
mate will soon restore her to her sc-
customed health and strength.
Mr.. Ross made visit to Coburg.
Canada. and TO points OF interest In
western New York during his absence,
Everywhere thruout the east. said Mr..
Ross this morning. business OF all
kinds Ia being carried on with almost
unprecedented energy ana activity.
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JAMES HAYS, WESTCLlFFE,
AND MISS MARY EDINGT0M,
PUEBLO, MARRIED IN CANON

James Elwood- Hays OF westciiffe
and Miss Mary Ellington of Pueblo.
were the contracting parties in a
very happy wedding that was solemn
lied in the parlors of the Mcclure
House in Canon City last Saturday
evening. with the Rev. S. II. Sperry
as the officiating clergyman. The
bridal party arrived from Hillside. ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Tatman whom Mr.. Sperry married
two years ago. and who acted as
groomsman and bridesmaid to the
welded couple. The ceremony unit
ing these worthy people in the holy
bonds of matrimony was impressive
and enhanced in sacredness by the
beautiful ring service. Mr.. Hays Is
product OF the Wet Mountain Val
ley, whom the officiating minister has
known for several years and can
speak in the warmest terms of praise
in his behalf--a young man OF ster-
ling qualities. gentlemanly demeanor
and well worthy of his gifted bride.
who recently moved from Pueblo to
the Wet Mountain valley where her
father is prospecting. The bride was
attractively gowned and looked very
pretty in her bridal dress. The party
OF four were entertained at the home
of Rev. and Mrs. Sperry Sunday, and
departed on No. l In the afternoon for
their homes In the valley. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hays will take up their residence
on tho Slower farm. where the groom
win engage In farming. The best
wishes Of admiring friends accom-
pany the happy couple to their new
hone
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REV. K0EKEL HONOR
GUEST AT LUNCHEON

The Rocky Mountain News OF last
Saturday contained the following ac-
count of a pleasant little interdenom-
national gathering in Denver a few
days ago complimentary 10 Rev. Kon-
kel. the pastor-elect of the Methodist
church here:
At the conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church at Sterling last
week the Rev. Guy E Konkel was
transferred from the pastorate of
Christ NJ. E church of Denver to the
First NJ. E church of Canon City.
Friends representing a number OF de-
nominations of the city gave him n
farewell luncheon Thursday noon at
the Auditorium hotel c. S. Watson.
president of the Denver County Sun
day School association. introduced
the Rev. DIR. p. V. Jenness. pastor OF
the Twenty-third avenue Presbyterian
church. as POSTMASTER of the occa.
sion. He spoke of the pleasant rela.
tions that had existed between him
and Mr.. Kongel as neighboring pas
tors Other speakers were the Rev.
c. l. Mead. the Rev. DIR. o, w. Au.
man, A. F. Sittloh and Frank McDon.
ough. Sr.
The gathering was dismissed with
prayer by the Rev. DIR T. S. Young,
pastor of Broadway Baptist church.
The speakers repeatedly spoke of
the efforts of Mr.. konkei In behalf
of the general religious life of the
city. irrespective of UNCONVENTIONAL
affiliations. as well as of the services
rendered in the promotion of the in.
terests of his own denomination.
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the president, consisting of the presi-
dents and vicepresidents of the vari-
GUS classes whose duties are TO raise
the means" TO make this year a finan-
cial as well as an athletic success.
The Junior class held a picnic on
the tunnel drive Friday evening. They
liked 10 the end of the drive where
they ate a bountiful picnic supper
and played games until a late hour.
This was the first festivity of the
new school year and was greatly en-
joyed BY those present. Miss Lulu
Kissinger chaperoned the party.
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CARLSON
CARRIES
FREMONT
COUNTY
BY 512
ALL PRECINCTS EXCEPT CON-
CRETE AND wHITEHoRN GIVE
MR.. CARLSON e17 AND MR..
NICHOLSON 4o9.
JUDGE BAILEY GETS
A NICE VOTE HERE

The vote at the primary election
in Fremont countys on Tuesday was
a light one and was without special
incident From the returns now avail
able IL is apparent that not much more
IL any. than thirty per cent of the
total registration was gotten out In
some of the country precincts where
there was considerable registration.
less than a dozen votes were polled-
At O'Clock this afternoon the
figures were in from all of the thirty
five precincts of the county. except
two. Concrete and whitehorn. both
of which had but small registration.
and the result OF the days balloting
is so well known as not to be material
ly changed by the final returns.
The Republican vote was every
where heavier than the Democratic
one on account of the contest on the
former ticket for The nomination of
candidate for the goyernorship. Com
plete. but unofficial returns from 30
precincts show that 1895 votes were
cast in this contest. of which 9l7 were
for Carlson and s09 for Nicholson.
II is practically certain that Carlson's
plurality over Nicholson in this coun.
~ will be IN excess OF 500. just how
much. will require the ofBcial count
TO determine. Ia the ten precincts
in the Canon City district. including
South Canon. Lincoln Park. and Fruit
mere. Carlson received 65s votes and
Nicholson 23s; giving Carlson a piu-
raiity OF 4l9. Only in Canon City
precint i: Chandler. Rockville Pen
rose and Portland did Nicholson re-
ceiye more votes than Carlson Hard
scrabble. E;dred, Cottonwood and
williamsburg gave their full Republi-
can vote Tor Carlson. In Florence
the vote was lls for Carlson and -
for Nicholson.
Two years ago the vote for Carlson
in the primaries in this county was
$50 and for Nicholson go. Goudy 2ia;
a total OF sss. The vote here on Tues
day was $50 greater than IL was at
the primaries in 1914.
Judge Gunter. the Democratic
designate. who was without dpposi-
tion for the nomination for the COVER
norEhip. received AL votes and was
the high man on the ticket From
the maximum vote given Judge Gun
ter tile Democrats dwindied down
20 less than 100 for some of the other
state candidates. In the congression-
al contest on the Republican ticket
the nomination is claimed by both
T. Peterson and MccIelland. The fol-
lowing table will show Tuesdays vote
In Fremont county in detail;
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THE STOCK MARKET
A. Denver:

Denver. Sept. 13.-Cattle receipts
yesterday were S27 head. hog receipts
1.7S5 head.
The cattle market was rather quiet
and supply light. Good beef steers
are selling from 81 to $40 with
extra choice kinds up to $s.25. Fair
steers are bringing $3.50 to $500.
Good cows are bringing $3.50 to $3.50.
with fair COWS from $3.50 to $500.
Feeder and stocker trade was quiet
and prices rather lower. Pretty good
steers are selling from $6.s5 to S6.S5
with choice steers up to 81.
The hog supply was liberal and
there was a good strong demand. Pric-
es were jus about steady with tops
selling at $10.S0 TO killers and pack
ers' top. $10.70. Bulk of the hogs at
$10.25 to $10.65.
Hens 14c. turkeys lie and spring
chickens 1oc per pound.
AZ Kansas City:
At Kansas City.-Hog receipts 15.-
900. Market weak Bulk S10.5O To
$11, heavy S10.50 to 5000.
Cattle receipts $4,000. Market I0c
lower. Prime fed steers $1,000 TO
S11.oo; Western steers $3.50 TO
Ss.bs.