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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-28
StlIIWeII Sees Sinister IRfIu.
GnCe In VandGIGne Hearing
GIVEN LEAVE TOINVESTIGATE
Mayor Mitchell Granting Continu
ance over Protests Of Prosecu-
tion-Solicitor Aided by Rep
resentative From Attorney .
Generals Office

The defense in the hearing of Mary
Vandelene, charged with the keeping
of place for the sale of intoxicating
liquors, sprang surprise Wednesday
afternoon at $50 o'clock when the
counsel for the defense, l.. G. Still.
well, asked for a continuance until
Thursday morning stating that it was
his intention to investigate the state
ments made by witness for the pros.
ecution with the idea Of finding
whether he was not being employed
by someone interested in the convic.
ton of the accused.
Mr.. Stillwell plainly implied that he
believed the witness had laid himself
open to a charge Of perjury and,
above the protests of the prosecution,
the continuance was granted by May
or Mitchell.
The hearing began Wednesday af-
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock. G. R. Bell
of the attorney generals office was
in this city to assist City Solicitor
Koons with the prosecution.
The state introduced number of
witnesses who testified that beer had
been obtained by them from the de-
fendant at various times at her resi-
dence.
officer McElroy was also called by
the state and questioned as to the
goods taken from the defendants
home at the time of the raid on June
3. The officer testified that two
cases of beer and a couple of tubs of
the same fluid were found at the de-
fendant's home on that night and
identified one case shown him as one
that he secured at that time.
The defense produced evidence to
show that a part Of the liquor found
on the night of the raid in Mrs. Van.
delene's home was for her personal
use and that one case was the prop
erty of Mr.. Courtwright, who
boards at her home, and two of his
friends, who testified that they had
purchased the case in question in
partnership as they were in the habit
of doing quite often.
Wednesday afternoon the state in
troduced witness who testified that
he had gone to Mrs. Vandelene's home
in company with another man and his
companion had purchased four bot
ties of beer which he brought outside
and they drank it. When questioned
as to the time he stated that it was
prior to the death of Mr.. Vandelene.
Thursday morning the defense
asked for continuance for the pur-
pose of locating this second man,
who is thought to be in Akron. It
is anticipated that this witness If
found will be introduced to prove that
the beer was purchased Of the hus-
band of the accused and that the &C
cused had nothing to do with the
transaction.
The case was continued until Aug.
% in order to locate this witness.
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Annual Picnic
OF w. c. T. v.

ANNUAL FiCnic
OF W. c. T. U.
(By Press Superintendent
The Mt. Vernon w. G. T. U. held
it's annual picnic Tuesday afternoon
at Riverside park.
An informal meeting was held
which opened by singing "Blest Be
the Tie That Binds"
Mrs. Paul Conducted the devotion.
ais, reading the 18th chapter of H.
Corinthians, and dwelling on the
thought, "My grace is sufficient for
thee"
Mrs. Sapp and Mrs. Campbell of.
fered prayer.
The president, Mrs. Babbs, spoke
at some length on the work to be
done, and the interest manifested in
it.
A short program followed:
Mrs. Murphy gave an interesting
account of present conditions of Des
Moines, Ia, which was voted dry. She
related some of the unusual means
used to smuggle liquor into the city
Mrs. Randolph gave reading, "The
Losing Side"
The social hour was pleasantly
spent in the cool, shady park. Some
of the husbands of the members ar
rived in time for supper, and all did
ample justice to the well-filled tables.
The next regular meeting will be
at the home OF Mrs. Lord on the New.
ark road, Tuesday, Aug. /.
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Figure In Commitment Fish
ef Files An Answer
Setting Up His Interest,"
er Court HuuSe News

Probate Judge P. l.. Wilkins con
Quoted hearing Wednesday in the
case Of Josephine Vautard, juvenile
dependent, and at the conclusion OF
testimony ordered her committed to
the Children's Home.
The girl ran away from home sew
'eral days ago and was finally located
in the NOW of barn. She claimed
mistreatment.
Witnesses testified Wednesday that
the girl always had enough to eat,
was allowed to sit at the table and
always had her hair combed.
1t seems that there are other chill.
dren in the family; that the mother is
i'll; that the father has to work hard
to make ends meet and is particularly
burdened because Of the fact that
Josephine is afflicted with curvature
of the spine.
In the light of these facts, Judge
Wilkins ordered the father Of pay q
reasonable amount toward her sup
port at the Children's Home.
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TO CONTEND
PLEA ENTERED BY sMiTHHIS-
LERS TO CHARGE OF BOOT.
LOGGING FINES ASSESSED
TOTAL $4oo PLUS COSTS.

L. G. Stillwell, attorney for George
and Philip Smithhisler, charged with
keeping place for the sale of intox-
icating liquors and whose hearing
was set for Friday, appeared before
Mayor Mitchell Thursday morning
and on behalf of his clients entered a
plea of nolo contendere.
Mayor Mitchell fined Philip the
sum of $500 and the costs. The second
defendant, George Smithhisler, re-
ceived fine of $10O and costs. The
fines were paid and the case dismiss
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-28
HOWARD
Community Picnic Gives Promise o.
Interesting Events-Will Be
Held On Labor Day

Howard, July 27-The committee
on arrangements for the community
picnic at Howard met Wednesday
evening. 1t is planned to hold the
picnic this year at Norrick's grove on
Labor Day.
Arrangements are being made for
a ball game, races and many enter
tanning events such as a creased pig,
sack races, etc.
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A SWARM OF BEES
RESPONSIBLE FOR FIRE

A swarm of bees caused
small fire Thursday about noon
in the barn belonging to l.. G.
Penn of East High street.
The bees we're swarming and
Mr.. Penn had lighted a smudge
to cause them to settle in a hive
and the barn caught fire from the
smudge. The firemen from the
engine house across the street
extinguished the fire before any
great damage was done.
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ATTEND OUTING

Manager and Mrs. Leroy G.. Mayer
and the Misses Edna Van Ausdale,
Cleo Click and Olive Rogers of the
local branch office went to Buckeye
Lake Thursday to attendan outing OF
the Central Union Telephone Co. en-
ployes of this section of Ohio.
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Golden Gossip
Club Picnic

Golden Gossip
Club Picnic
The Golden Gossip club of Lock
held it's annual picnic Thursday on
the lawn of the M. e. church at that
village. The picnic was largely at.
tended. An elegant picnic dinner
was served at noon and pleasant en-.
tertainment for the afternoon was
provided by a program of readings
and vocal and instrumental music in
the church. Rev. and Mrs. E. ]. Con.
verse of Columbus were out-ot.town
guests of the club.
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Answer Filed

Answer Filed
Virgil l.. Fisher, defendant in the
petition to sell real estate of James
A. Schaeffer, administrator Of Mag.
gle Roy, VS.. Albert Roy, has filed an
answer in which he states he has a
judgment lien against the interest OF
Thomas A. Hackley in the premises
described.
This judgment, he states, was OBJ
tanned by him on July 8, 1916, in the
amount of $129.51. The sheriff then
caused a levy to be made on Hack.
ley's interest in the property.
The answering defendant claims
this Judgment is the best lien on the
premises subject to the rights of the
Citizens Building, Loan G Savings
association of Mt. Vernon. He asks
that premises be sold and his judg'
ment lien be paid.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-28
LOCAL LADY HONORED
Mrs. Jennie Lett Selected An Alter
nate to National Convention
Daughters Of Liberty

Martins Ferry, July 27-Mrs. Jen-
ME Lett of Mt Vernon was elected
first alternate to the national conven-
tion at the closing session of the state
meeting of the Daughters of Liberty.
The next state convention of the or
der will be held in Lorain.
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Cognovit Judgment

Cognovit Judgment
A petition was filed Wednesday in
common pleas by Sarah M. Haire in
which she seeks cognovit Judgment
for $125 with interest from Nov. 1,
1915, on a note executed to her by
r. p. Dial and M. e. Dial. Bert O..
Evans is her attorney.
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Certificate Filed
A limited practitioners certificate
has been filed in probate by Eliza
beth May Sickles.
Dlstributive Account
C. f. Colville, administrator of
Eliza Myers, has filed first, final
and distributive account, showing re-
ceipts and disbursements of $10.50.
Deeds Filed
David Hanger to Mary Hanger, lot
6, Briggs addition to Mt. Vernon,
love, etc.
C. A. Mitchell, mayor, to w. o. Coe,
lot in cemetery, $11O.
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DEATHS
Darling Funeral

The funeral of the late Frank Dar'
ling, who was electrocuted while max
ing repairs on a telephone line in
Sandusky Tuesday afternoon, was held
Thursday afternoon at o'clock at
the Presbyterian church in Bladens-
burg. Interment was made in the
Bladensburg cemetery.
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are counting on the influence of these
interests to aid them materially in
winning victory at the polls next
November.
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A daughter was born at the Mt.
Vernon hospital Wednesday evening
to Mr.. and Mrs, stephen Bell of the
Columbus road
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GCciety
AJNews
Club ls
Entnrfainnni

Mrs. Dean Hancock entertained the
Martinsburg Embroidery club We'd
nesday afternoon at her home in Mar
tinsburg. About Is ladies' we're
present. The afternoon was pleas
antly spent with needlework. Re
freshments were served.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
Mexican Meat Loaf

Mix thoroughly a pound and half
of chopped beef, half a pound of fine
ly chopped veal and a quarter of
pound of chopped salt pork, table
spoonful of finely minced parsley, half
chopped onion and tablespoonful of
minced green pepper, also teaspoon
full Of salt and tablespoonful of pep
per. Cut long, narrow strip from
canned pimento and arrange layer of
the meat mixture firmly in the bottom
of a dish previously wet with cold
water. Then lay the pimento strip
on the meat and cover
with the remainder of the meat. Pack
in we'll and bake three-quarters of an
hour in a quick oven. Make a gravy
&C the drippings, adding little toma-
TO juice and chopped green pepper.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
EDUCATIONAL NOTES
Items of Interest to Friends and
Patrons of our Schools.
Upholds Henry Ford

1t is difficult to understand why the
press of the country, and especially
the Detroit papers, should take such
delight in ridiculing Henry Ford and
his peace crusade. Suppose it does
seem visionary! No great reform
movement was ever started that did
not bring upon the leaders just such
ridicule. Nearly every great inven-
tor was laughed out of court or look
ed upon as unbalanced by the crowd
so submerged in their fog of business
or things as they are that they could
not get glimpse of the vision that
inspired the seer. Henry Ford's cause
is a worthy one. He is spending his
own money, and the entire expense
won't equal the interest at six per
cent on his income during the period
of his journey. He has earned his
money honestly, and in earning it has
set new pace in the treatment Of
labor; and his product IL helping mil
lions of people to greater happiness.
He has put Detroit and Michigan on
the map In bigger letters than has any
other citizen of the common wealth.
Suppose his ideal does appear CHM
erical and his tour untimelyl 1t can
do no harm. 1t may do much good.
1t certainly voices a good sized pro-
test. 1t may prove Peter the Her
NIT stunt, yet it cramps and cripples
nobody, and may prove to be the be-
ginning of the end of the horrible
war. We frankly say that we are too
materialistic and practical to see any
chance of a successful issue for the
Ford crusade, but just the same we
are pleased that the man has cor
ner in his heart warm enough to
catch the idea, and courage enough
to carry it out. He's enough sight
better than the petty little clacker
that ridicule him, the war lords that
sheer at his efforts or the money
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
PENNSYLVANIA Plum Pudding

One cupful milk, two eggs, one cup
full molasses, one-half teaspoonful
nutmeg, one-half teaspoonful salt,
two teaspoonfuls baking powder, one
cupful bread crumbs, one-half cupful
cornmeal, one cupful chopped beef
suet, one-quarter cupful finely minced
citron, one cupful seeded raisins, one
half cupful currants; flour to make a
stiff batter. Steam fully three hours,
turn from the mold and strew chopped
almonds over top. Serve pudding hot,
with sauce made thus: Cream togeth-
er one cupful of pulverized sugar,
scant one-half cupful of butter, beat
whites of two eggs in, one at time,
and one teaspoonful Of lemon flavor
ing; stand on ice a short time before
serving. Serve sauce very cold.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
WOMAN AND HOME
able to keep just little ahead in the
snnnlv of linen for the table.

able to keep just little ahead in the
supply of linen for the table.
Every set of napkins and each
tablecloth should have the housewives
surname initial or her monogram en-
broidered upon it. There is a question
as to the proper place to put the
initial or monogram, but the majority
prefer the letter on tablecloths to be
in the corner, where they will come
just off the rounded edge Of the table.
Napkins should have the initials in
the corner or in the middle on one
side, where they will be on top when
the napkins are folded. Tea napkins
are the only ones on which a wreath
can appropriately be placed. 1t is
quite permissible to place an initial
within the wreath or other decorative
motto. Tea napkins can also be fin
ished with hemstitched or scalloped
edges.
Some women may argue that they
haven't the time TO put fancy work on
household linen. This is poor ar
gument, for almost every woman has
a few moments during the day when
she sits down to chat with a neighbor
or when she is waiting for the home
coming of her husband to his evening
meal. 1t is during these odd moments
that a great deal can be accomplish
ed, especially in the way Of fancy
work Pickup work is good for the
nerves.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
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E@@-'i1"lsA

January /, 1916, seven states cele-
brated the outlawing of the liquor
tarffic in many novel ways. Colora-
dos fate took form of a reception
at Denver of the officers responsible
for the enforcement Of the law. Ore
gon had two plans, one to hold a
watch night prayer meeting with the
slogan Every Christian on his
knees, and the other, community
betterment meeting with program, sa-
loonkeepers who have left the business
and gone into other activities to be
asked to join in celebration.
The Knights of the Royal Ark, a
society of retail liquor dealers in De-
troit, so says the Detroit Journal,
were going to aid 500 families by CIV
ing Christmas cheer, in the form of
clothing, fuel, food-staples in the
main-for starving people. A very
commendable thing, am sure, to
spend $4,000 for such well deserved
charity. For if those liquor dealers
had sold something not quite so soul
destroying or man debauching, / am
certain the people Of Detroit would
not be in such a starving condition.
They deserve no praise at all as an
organization, or as individuals, for
handing back what rightfully belongs
to those poor families. How long,
wonder, will the people commend such
hypocrisy. Let every man and wom-
an in the state of Michigan wake up
in this business of defrauding our
citizens, and don't give them credit
for deceitfulness anyway.
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Is BsIding Satisfied?
The Evidence Ii Convincing. The
Testimony Open to Investiga-
ton

Before statement can be accepted
here, it must be supported by local
testimony-by the evidence Of some
one residing in Belding. Statements
from unknown people in remote places
may be true, but we cannot prove
them. Here is a statement by a
Bedding resident:
A. M. Simmons, broom manufacture
er, 121 f. Isabelle street, Bedding,
says: 1.-THE kidney secretions contain
ed sediment and passed too frequent
ly. / had a lame back and when l
stopped over, sharp stitch caught me
in my loins. My back had bothered
me ever since l was a boy. / tried
most every kind of kidney medicine
knew Of, without being helped until
l took Doan's Kidney Pills. They re-
lieved the pains and / haven't had any
kidney trouble since"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Simmons had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-adv.
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"FInest Cuthorfic
IEuer Used''
They do not erips and their effect 10 quick
and surs"-ssys l.. L. Lsvey.

They do not erips and their effect ia quick
and surs"-ssys l. l. Lsvey.
For long time I suffered from
constipation and liver trouble" says
Mr.. l.. l.. Levey of Green Bay, Wis
Nothing seemed to help me. i final
ly secured a package OF Foley Cathar-
tic Tablets and am pleased TO state
that they have cured me. They arc
the finest cahartic havo ever used,
as they do not grippe at oil, and their
effect Is quick and sure"
II you are at all troubled with
constipation, Foley Cathartic Trblets
will be a blessing 10 you--they not
only induce natural. comfortable
movement, but they have a strength
ening and beneficial effect upon tho
intestinal tract.
Foley Csthsrtic Tablets can safely be
taken by any and every member OF
your family. Like all Foley remedies
they are sold in yellow packages. Ac-
cept nothing but the genuine.
Wortley & French
Connell's Drug Store
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
Schoolhouse Plans

ScnOOlnOuSe flanS
The Superintendent of Public In
struction is preparing plans and
specifications for one and two-room
school buildings ranging in price
from one thousand dollars to five
thousand dollars. These will be ready
to be furnished to school boards and
building committees early in June.
There will be plans for any frontage,
north, south, east and west. Provi-
sion will be made for both basement
furnaces and room furnaces. Proper
lighting, heating and ventilation will
be Incorporated in all these plans and
general health conditions and practi-
cal utility for school purposes will be
secured. Economy of construction
will be kept steadily in mind and at
the same time all plans will adhere
closely to the well established STAN
dards for safety, healthfulness, COM
fort and convenience.
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Today's Poem
SOMETHING WRONG

SOMETHING WRONG
Wherever you go you viii find some
thing wrong;
The lecture too dry or the sermon too
long;
The weather too torrid or else tbs too
cold;
The veal is too young or the eggs are
too old.
The butter too strong or the coffee
too weak;
The neighbors talk gossip or else do
not speak;
The rents are too high or the wells
are too low;
There's something wrong always
wherever you go.
Some men are too wealthy and others
too poor,
That life is a burden quite hard to
endure;
One makes an invention that marks
him as great,
His neighbor has ne'er learned to saw
board straight.
Some people are handsome, while 9TH
ers are plain;
Some robust and healthy, some VIC
Tins of pain;
While some without study appear TO
grow wise;
Some grope like young kittens with
unopened eyes.
So things have been going, and they
still go;
How long twill continue we none Of
us know;
Yet, after we're asked and looked
carefully round,
We may find the true cause In our
selves may be found.
Thomas F. Porter.
The easiest. way not to settle dis
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
How to Make Salad

Salads are really very easily con-
structed, and one needs only to use
careful judgment in their preparation.
Do not attempt too much at first.
Practice on plain salads and simple
furnishings before you attempt max
ing elaborate dishes.
Use only the best condiments.
Economy must not be overlooked, but
it ispoor economy TO use inferior ma
terials.
All salads are good for luncheon,
but only vegetable salads should be
served at dinner If a French dress
ing is used, the salad may be mixed
on the table, as French dressing will
not bear waiting.
To make a good English dressing
put into a bowl one and one-half tea
spoons of salt, one-fourth teaspoon
pepper, six tablespoons OIL and two
of vinegar Add piece of ice size of
an egg, and stir with fork five min
utes. Remove ice, beat dressing un-
til thick and serve at once.
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To Serve Potatoes

Potatoes should always be served in
an uncovered dish. II it is necessary
for them to stand for a few minutes
before being served, cover them with
cloth, not lid, in order that the
steam as it condenses may be alb
sorbed by the cloth and not returned
to the potatoes to make them soggy.
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Value of Garnishinp

Garnishing is feature Of cookery
not to be despised, as under its gentle
influence a family will yield to econ
omy when curtain lectures and a fiat
purse fail to convince. Fresh parsley,
celery leaves, sliced lemon and tri-
angles of golden-brown toast are de-
pendable garnishes.
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Oatmeal Mullins

Put two cupfuls of uncooked oat-
meal in bowl, pour over one and one
half cupfuls sour milk, cover and let
stand over night. In the morning add
one-third cupful sugar, one-fourth
cupful melted butter, one egg, well
beaten, one teaspoonful salt and one
cupful flour. Beat thoroughly, place
in buttered hot iron gem pans; bake
in a hot oven 20 minutes.
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Extra Linen Supply

No housekeeper can ever have
enough attractive linen for her table
and her bedrooms. She may have
enough for actual service, but it is
wise to keep just little ahead of the
actual need in extra towels for guest
room and bathroom. 1t is also advis-
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Largest Patient

Miss Ada Boyd of Wyandotte is so
large that a dray was required to
convey her from a railway station to
hospital to undergo an operation.
Miss Boyd weights 500 pounds. She
is the largest patient ever registered
at the institution. .
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
Anna Potatoes

Wash and pare medium-sized pota-
toes, cut lengthwise in one-quarter-
inch slices, fasten with skewers
(toothpicks), parboil ten minutes,
place in dripping pan and bake about
twenty minutes in hot oven, basting
often with butter or some other fat.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12

This Riddles bonnet matches her
brown coat. It's tam" crown Of
brown velvet sits on a rolling brim of
pale blue taffeta, and its ribbon band
is finished with a gay little beaded
fancy" Indeed, velyets are the IA
vorite material for -chldren's hats, de-
cidedly tailored shapes-tricorns, sail
ors and odd designs-with ribbon
bands and happy little nosegays as
trimming.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
Creamed Chicken-Celery

Melt ~ tablespoonfuls Of butter,
add three tablespoonfuls of flour and
pour on gradually one cupful Of milk;
season with half teaspoonful Of salt,
one-eighth teaspoonful Of celery salt
and few grains of pepper; then add
IL cupfuls cold cooked chicken cut in
cubes and one-third cupful celery cut
in small pieces.