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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15
MYSTERY
Surrounds Burglary At The
Simpkins Home

Money amounting to over $500 was
taken Friday night from the trousers
pockets of William Simpkins, 1 Ches-
ter street, while he peacefully slum-
bered on in his bed nearby, according
to the story told by Simpkins to the
police Saturday morning. 1t also ap-
pears that the burglar or burglars
took 800 from a handbag belonging
to Simpkins' wife, and which reposed
in bureau drawer. The intimate
knowledge of the Simpkins' house
hold shown by the perpetrators Of
the deed is startling.
Simpkins claims to have heard
nothing or known nothing of the
burglary until Saturday morning
when he arose and started to put on
his trousers and found them lying
near the front door, shorn of the $500
odd dollars which had nestled there
the night before. Mrs. Simpkins' bag
was found lying open on the floor
near the bureau.
Deep mystery surrounds the bur
glary. A careful investigation Sat-
urday morning by Chief of Police
Parker of the house and premises
failed to yield up single clue of any
Importance whatsoever. Despite the
mud Friday night, not footprint
, could be found.
The total amount taken was 1896
OF this, S3O5 was stolen from Simp
kins' trousers, while the remainder
was extracted from the handbag
The investigation will continue in
the vain hope that something may
bob up to give some basis for start
Without footprints, the case seems
hopeless. Entrance was effected, il
is claimed, by prying aside mai
which fastened the outside door.
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MICHIGAN ELoPERS IN
DIVORCE COURT

Saginaw, Mich, Feb. 12-As a Sc,
quel to an elopement in 1912. Mrs
Elaine L. Cubbafie, who comes Of \
prominent and wealthy family Of
Bay City, will appear in the divorce
court today and ask for divorce from
Max S. Cubbage of Alma, formerly Of
Saginaw. He is a prominent auto
mobile man, and their eloPement
caused a society sensation. They
were to be married at brilliant
function at the home of the brides
parents, but eloped from Bay City to
Saginaw and were married twelve
days before the announced wedding.
Mrs. Cubbage now charges cruelty
and non-support, and asks for custody
of their two children. The husband
denies the truth of the charges but
says he will not fight the divorce pro
ceedings begun today.
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MT. VERNON
Wins From MaTySVlllG With
Crippled Team
Great Victory FOr,LOCal Boys
Friday Evening

Sadly crippled and with only one
player in fit physical condition, Mt.
Vernon high school was still able to
win over Marysville at the latter
place Friday night by the score OF
25 to 16.
Forwards Blair and Eastman were
both suffering with tonsilitis symp'
toms, Center Sapp had been sick all
the week, and Guard Jones labored
painfully with an injury to his hip,
but this did not deter the boys from
winning.
Collie and Walton, diminuitive
youths, started the game as forwards
and did very we'll, considering their
size. Marysville attained quite a
lead, however, and Eastman and
Blair, who were very anxious to get
into the game, were finally sent in
Their presence did wonders. Prior
to their entrance, Mt. Vernon had
scored but z points. Afterwards
Eastman tossed baskets and Blair a.
winning the game.
The team work of Mt, Vernon, af
ter Eastman and Blair had started
was especially good and Marysville
players were swept off their feet.
Summary:
Mt. Vernon (25) Marysville (16)
Walton .............. ...... Ihorpe
l.. f.
Cole .............. ........ StmSon
r. +.
G.
Jones .................. Weidman
l.. G.
cunningham ............. chapman
r. G.
Field Goals-Stinson 8, Jewell 5,
Eastman 5, Blair 4, Jones, Sapp, Wal
ton.
Foul goal--Walton.
ubstitutions-Blair for Walton
Eastman for Collie, Johnson for
Thorpe.
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Looks pretty good, doesn't 1t. u this
record is kept up there will be ne
doubt as TO our going TO the tourna
ment for the finals. On our homo
floor these same boys will meet the
strong Ashville team tonight on
team has not as yet been defeated
this year. All come out to the gama
tonight at the Y. M. G. A.
Miss Helen Doerschuk OF our local
teaching force is a Columbus visitor
today.
The cartoons drawn to advertise
the leap year farce to be given in the
high school auditorium Feb. 30, are
the work of Donald wootton, young
cartoonist OF some promise
Don't you know that you missed a
roaring good time II you were not at
the Junior Minstrel last night? To
start to describe the cast of charac.
ters would be an everlasting task, as
they were dressed in true minstrel
fashion and the clothes worn were OF
all the colors Of the rainbow and
some that were not in the aforesaid
colors. A few of the names used
were: Messrs. Good-for-nothing, Sam.
bo Bones, Rastus Watermelon, 'Fraid.
of-mice-stew, Love-his-ma and 9th.
ers. There was genuine suffrage
meeting and stirring speech for wo.
mans rights by the indignant leader.
The selections by the colored quar-.
tet were fine. The high school or
chestra entertained the audience be.
fore the program started with many
selections. After the program was
over, all reired to the first floor where
all kinds of goodies were for sale,
such as candy, cake, popcorn balls,
etc. All retired to their homes at a
timely hour declaring the excellent
time they had had
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PENSIONS
And Increases Secured By
Congressman AShbrOOk

The house Of representatives on
Friday passed five special bills for
Congressman Ashbrook of this dis.
trict for increases in pension, as fol.
lows:
John Rockwell, Mt. Vernon, Civil
war, $96 per month.
Hannah Sawyer, Coshocton, Mex.
lean war, $40 per month.
Thomas West, Coshocton, Spanish
war, S12 per month.
Jacob Skiles, Conesville, Civil war,
S27 per month.
r. B. McCrory, Mansfield, Ctvii
war, $50 per month.
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:
DEATHS
George Weiss
i. + X X X J. = i.

George Weiss, aged 78 years, died
at his late home on the Lost Run
road Thursday evening at S:15
O'clock following an illness of paraly.
sis and infirmities, superinduced by
his advanced age.
Those who survive are the wife
and two daughters, Mrs. Maggie
Moran and Mrs. Mamie Nethers of
near Martinsburg, one son, Isaac, two
sisters. Mrs. Emmeline Mclaughlin
and Miss Caroline Weiss
Funeral services will be held from
the Eden church Sunday afternoon al
one o'clock. Interment in the Eden
cemetery.-Newark American Trib
une.
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Mrs. zeIIa E. woIford

Mrs zella Elizabeth Wolford, wife
of McCorman c. Wolford. died at her
home, 201 Chester street, Friday
night at Z o'clock after an illness
caused by an abcess. The deceased
was So years of age and is survived
by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Ada
Derringer, sister, Mrs. Mary Hess,
and two brothers, l.. S. and w. NJ.
Derringer. The funeral Monday morn
ing at 10 o'clock at the late home
Rev. H. H. Miller officiating.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15
COMING BACK.
UNITED DOCTORS SPECIALIST
viii again be at
MT. VERNON, OHIO,
Curtis Hotel
TUESDAY, FEB. 29, 1915

Hours 10 a. m. to 8 p. m.
Remarkable Success Of Talented Physi-
clan In the Treatment Of
Chronic Diseases
Offer Services Free of Charge
The United Doctors Specialist, H.
censed by the State OF Ohio, for ths
treatment Of all diseases including do
formities, nervous and chronic din
eases Of men, women and children, uf-
fer to all who call on this trip, con
sultation, examination, advice free,
making no charge whatever, except thu
actual cost Of treatment. All that NJ
asked in return for these valuable,
services is that every person treated
will state the result obtained to their
friends and thus prove to the sick ana
afflicted in every city and locality, that
at last treatments have been discovcp-
ed that are reasonably sure and ear
tain in their effect.
The United Doctors are experts iA
the treatment OF chronic diseases aAA
SO great and wonderful have been
their results that in many cases II ~,
hard to find the dividing line betweaa
skill and miracle. 1 ia
Diseases of the stomach. intestineg,
liver, blood, skin, nerves, heart, spleen.
rheumatism, sciatica, tapeworm, lag
ulcers, weak lungs and those afflicted
with long-standing, deep seated, cAron-
ic diseases, that have baffed the sEiR
Of the family physicians, should not
fail to call. Deafness often has beea
cured in sixty days.
According to their system no more
operations for appendicitis, gall stones.
tumors, goiter, piles, ETC., as all cases
accepted will be treated without opeR-
alton or hypodermic injection, as they
were among the first In America %
earn the name of "Bloodless Sur
geons," by doing away with the knife
with blood and with all pain In the
successful treatment of these danger
Gus diseases.
No matter what your ailment may
be, no matter what others may have
told you, no matter what experiences
you may have had with other physi-
clans, it will be to your advantage ts
see them at once. Have it forever
settled in your mind. II your case ia
incurable they will give you such ad-
vice as may relieve and stay the dis
ease. Do not put of this duty yu2
owe yourself or friends or relatives
who are suffering because Of your
sickness, as visit at this time may
help you.
Worn-out and rundown men or wo-
men, no matter what your ailment may
be, call, it costs nothing
Remember, this free offer is for this
visit only.
Married ladies come with their hIRs-
bands, and minors with their parents
Laboratories, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15
TOES MASHED

While at work at the G. & G. Coop
era Works Friday night, Louis Krem-
pie o; Spring street had the misfor.
tune to have small car run over his
left foot. Two of the toes were badly
mashed and the services of a physic.
ian were required.
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Otis H. Kelly

Otis Hurley, the two days old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Kelly of East
street, died Friday night at 10:55
o'clock of hemorrhage of the bowels
The funeral was held Saturday morn
ing at 10 o'clock at the late residence,
Rev. Grayson officiating.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15
CHARTS FOR TEACHERS

Can Be Obtained by Writing to Con-
gressnan Ashbrook at Washington
Congressman Ashbrook writes the
Banner that he will supply all school
teachers with metric chart, if they
will address the congressman at
Washington, D. G.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15

A. Long Of Mt. Vernon officiating.
The deceased was so years Of age and
lied Thursday afternoon at o'clock
Of pneumonia. He had resided in Mil.
ford township for 20 years, having
formerly lived in Harrison county.
Several children survive.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15
Samuel WiIIouqhby

The funeral of Samuel Willoughby,
uncle OF George Davis of Mt. Vernon,
was held Saturday morning at 10
o'clock at the late residence Of the
deceased in Milford township, Rev. j.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15

General Oliver H. Hughes, of Hills
boro, recent member of the public util-
tiles commission, whom Governor Will
lis asked to make way for "Glue
Democrat" is not at this time candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for governor He will not be candi-
date against either James M. Cox or
Judson Harmon. In statement Civ
en- in Columbus, General Hughes made
this plain, and uttered vigorous disap'
proval of the mention made OF his
name by those opposed to either OF
the former governors.
"If I might desire to be nominated
for governor" said General Hughes 81
would not enter contest against eth
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15
GREENHOUSE FINISHED

Convicts of the Ohio state peniten-
tiary, who have been employed at the
Ohio State Sanatorium constructing
a greenhouse, have completed their
work and on Saturday were taken
back to Columbus by Guard Darst.
There were twelve in the party.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15

Mrs. Emma Tibbits returned from
Youngstown today. where she war
called by the illness and death Of her
grandson, Master Charles Tibbitts.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15
State of Ohio. City of Toledo,
IL

State of Ohio. City of Toledo,
Lucas County, SIS.
Frank FRANK .; Srt1er Etn ~ the r1o Uaoh ~ tr4S NJ
Cheney G. Co., doing business in the
city OF Toledo, County and State afore-
said. and that said firm will pay the
each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of HALLS
CATARRH CURE. FRANK ]. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in NV presence, this 9th day of Decem-
ber' A. d. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send
Tor testimonials. free.
f, ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
HALLS Family Pills for constipation.
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consent OF
governor"
Has Been Extended Beyond
All Reason
By Present Chief Executive
Of Ohio
Notwithstanding His DiSClaim-
Gr To Contrary
Evidenced By His Action In
Seeking To DethfOne
A Woman AppOintGG Of The
Industrial Commission
Evidenced By His Action In
Seeking To DethrOne
A Woman AppOintGG Of The
Industrial Commission

Columbus, o., Feb. 12-Governor
Willis is persistently stating, and Re-
publican papers supporting him are
continuously printing this statement:
"'By consent of the governor Mr..
Cox's original contribution to the the
ory of government, degraded constitu-
tional and statutory officers to the lev
el of clerks, and put the legislative
authority in pawn to the executive. 1t
is dead"
This is untrue. Not only is this pro-
vision not dead" but Willis has ex-
tended it beyond all reason. Seeking
to dethrone a woman appointee of the
industrial commission, movie CEN
sor, to make place for political fav-
orite, Willis even sought to extend
his authority. Ohio has never before
had so much of "by consent of the
governor" as under Willis, who
through his insurance superintendent
gave to equity association representa-
tives such consent" to do business as
they had never dreamed of receiving.
BY decision of the federal circuit
court of appeals investors in Ohio are
no longer protected against unscrupu-
lous dealers in securities. 1t is the
verdict that the Ohio law known as
"the blue sky law" is contrary to the
federal constitution. This means that
the protection thrown around invest
ors in Ohio keeping out the fly-by-
night land concerns, and brokers in
worthless securities, is taken away.
1t was at the instance of the Geiger-
Jones Company, of Canton, that suit
was brought to test the law. This
company, with large investments un-
derwriting many concerns, learned
that an effort was being made to re-
woke their license for an alleged irreg-
ularity, whether rightfully or wrong
fully charged, and went to the United
States courts for protection. Three or
four other concerns availed them
selves of the opportunity for pleading.
and the case in law was presented. De-
elaration of the court that the law is
void followed. The attorney general,
who was prosecuting the case against
Geiger7Jones, says appeal will be TAX
en-. Geiger-Jones representatives say
the outcome will not be different than
now, and charge that the assault
against them was based on business
jealousy and politics.
Without consideration of the i'm
mediate case involved, the blue-sky
law was looked upon as meritorious
and progressive. It's idea should be
preserved. The law was based on a
constitutional amendment and meets
a real public need, it's action endorsed
by many responsible and worthy deal
ers in securities. If the defects in the
law cannot be eliminated to make the
enactment qualify under the cohstitu
tion, it is most unfortunate just at this
time when there is opening the great
est activity in investments and in spec
ulation.
General Oliver H. Hughes, of Hills
boro, recent member of the public util
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15
COURT NEWS
Action for Money

Action for Money
George d. Neal has commenced a
| suit in the court of common pleas of
Knox county against F. w. Cotton in
which he asks for a judgment in the
sum of $429.48. The action is based
on a promissory note. The attorneys
for the plaintiff are Hugh Neal and
Lot G. Stillwell.
Common Pleas Court
Kern vs.. Levison-Judgment for
defendant. Each party to pay costs.
Hardness VS.. Gray-Continued un-
til Monday on account of the illness
of witnesses.
First Partial
b. F. Mcree, guardian Of Gray
Rock, has filed first partial account
in probate, which shows the follow
ing: Received $2S6.O6, paid out
$4,000, leaving balance of $177.O4.
Marriage Licenses
Fred Cullison flasher, glass worker,
and Jennie Marie Arck, both of Mt.
Vernon. George s. Harter, J. P.
Harry Earl Carry, clerk, and Har-
riet Rickert Hunt, both of Mt. Yer
non. Rev. George f. Smythe of Gam
bier.
Deeds Filed
Luella G. Stewart to Jacob Burger,
14S acres in Pike, 5000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15

er former governors Cox or Harmon.
| would certainly not want to oppose
Cox because think he is entitled to
nomination at this particular time If
he wants It, and any former member
of his administration family who
would enter contest against him
could not be considered other than an
migrate"
General Hughes has been busy with
affairs on his farm and in his office
and has given no attention to matters
political, but he has considerable fol-
lowing who especially admire his
frankness and. his stand as Demo
crat in all things.
Insurance companies interested in
the upholding of the ruling of State In
surance Superintendent Taggart as to
the writing of employers indemnity in
surance, are jubilantly announcing the
retainer of former Governor Judson
Harmon in their behalf. Because of
the ability and legal standing Of the
former governor, they are assured that
no matters of worth to them will be
overlooked. A peculiar angle in the
case is that the opposition to the rul-
ing is presented by men who have
always been close to Harmon political
ly and because the first compensation
law was passed under the Harmon ad-
ministration, followed by constitution
al amendment and then by the Inn
proved Cox law making compensation
insurance compulsory.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15

BANNER CLASSIFIED ADS. PAY
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15

There seems to be a lot of enthus-
iasm in the debate this year. Thus
far, there have been a couple of new
songs composed with more coming in,
so taking all in all, Mt. Vernon looks
like she has two strong winning
teams this year, and If good, consist
ent work will win, we will surely win.
O.
The Shrine band OF Columbus has
donated S25 for the betterment of the
Mt Vernon high school library.
o
IS to 16 was the score the Mt. Yer
non quintet captured from the Marys-
vile five at that place last night.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15

The Mothers club of the Second
ward met last Wednesday evening at
that building. A fine program was
given. The chief feature of the even
ing was very interesting talk by
Rev. H. II. Miller after which the
meeting adjourned.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15

Lincoln's birthday coming on Sat
urday this year no elaborate prepara-
tions were made for Lincoln pro-
grams throughout the city schools.
The event being observed in a very
quiet manner, enough attention be-
ing given to it, however, that the
noted day might not pass by unnotic-
ed by the pupils, and it was by little
talks by the teachers on the subject
that their memories were refreshed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15

Miss Helen Doerschuk OF our local
teaching force is a Columbus visitor
today
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15

Supt. Zemer has accepted the in
vitation to take charge of the pro
gram for the joint meeting of thu
teachers and superintendents of thu
Central Ohio Teachers association t.
be held at Columbus Friday, Nov. 10
1916.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15

Extra efforts are being made tc
help the delinquents who seem un
able to keep up with their work, and
every available means is used to aid
them that they may be successful in
the fatal June "exams."
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15
First Partial

Deeds Filed
Luella G. Stewart to Jacob Burger,
14S acres in Pike, 5000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15

On account of the insufficient sup
ply of gas the coal CRATES were pu
under the boilers at the Dubinsk!
building in order that enough hea
could be supplied to keep the build
ing warm.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-15

The Mothers club of the Fifth
ward will meet at that building next
Wednesday afternoon. Supt. zemer
will give talk. All interested in the
welfare of the school are invited to
come.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
CHURCH STRIKES
AT DIVORCE LAW

Chicago, Sept. 14.-Marriage be-
tween parties divorced for any cause,
either of whom has husband or wife
living. will not be permitted hereafter
in the Protestant Episcopal church if
a new cannon. recommended by the
commission on marriage and divorce,
is adopted by the general convention
of the church at St. Louis. October ! l,
according to an announcement made
here.
The commission is composed Of five
bishops. five priests and FIVE laymen.
"The proposed legislation does not
affect cases where the marriage rela-
ton Is annulled by the courts for
causes arising before the marriage" j"
the commission announced.
"The difficult question as to wheth-
er divorced persons who have remar-
ried by the civil authority or by a
clergyman of some other church shall
be admitted to holy communion is to
be referred by the parish priest to the
bishop of the diocese and his decision
Is to be final."
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
E|GAT-HOURLAW
MAY Be HARMFUL
Speaker Says 1t May Prove
Boomerang to Brother
hood Men.

Mackinac Island, Mich. Sept. IA
Samuel o. Dunn of Chicago. editor Of
a railroad magazine and who acted
in an advisory capacity in the nego-
tiations which preceded the passage
of the Adamson law, suggested in a
speech here last night that the eight
hour may prove boomerang to the
brotherhoods. ........'-.
Mr.. Dunn's remarks were addressed
to delegates to the convention of the
Railway Signal association.
This law" said Mr.. Dunn, docs
not limit the number. of hours that
railway employees may work in q day.
It merely limits the number Of hours
that the railway may require them
to work before it pays them days
wage. In other words, 1t fixes an
eight-hour pay day, and not an eight
hour work day.
1T Is certain that under this law,
II it should be upheld, the railways
would have to pay a days wage for
eight hours work. but Is it not equally
obvious that the law prohibits them
from paying any employe in train
service a days wage before he has
done at least eight hours work? 1t
says eight hours. no more and no less,
shall be the standard. 1t would ap-
pear. therefore, that under this pro-
vision II the railways should pay any
employe a days wage for less than
eight hours work they would violate
the law and subject themselves to it's
pains and penalties"
Many trainmen in passenger service
it is said, receive full pay for less
than eight hours work.