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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25
Brings Out Story Of Extreme
Cruelty
VAUTARD GIRL MISTREATED
According to Tale Told Officials Who
Discover Little Cripple Hidden
In Hay Mow--Will Be
Placed In the Chidren's
Home

A pitiful story of life in which
cruelty and lack of parental love and
attention have figured prominently
was told Sheriff Woolison, Deputy
Sheriff Mossholder and Juvenile Off
Ger Purcell Thursday afternoon when
little Josephine Vautard, twelve-year-
old daughter of e. S. Vautard of near
Mt. Liberty, was discovered in the
NOW of an old hog barn on her faith
er's farm where she had lain for over
"a hours.
The girl was thought by her par
ents to have run away from home, as
she had been in the habit of doing
this. Her absence was discovered
Wednesday noon and thorough
search was made for her. She was
still INDICATED by Thursday noon and
the county officials were asked to
join in the search.
Arrived at the Vautard farm, Sher-
iff Woolison was informed that the
entire place had been hunted for
some trace of the little girl, but with
no effect The sheriff was not salts
fed, in view of the fact that not
single clue concerning the girls dis
appearance could be obtained any
where, and with his companions start
ed a search of his own.
The trio entered an old hog barn at
the rear of the Vautard homestead.
Making their way with difficulty up
stairs, their efforts were rewarded as
they found little Josephine there,
crouched in corner on some hay
She was in filthy condition and wore
scarcely any clothes at all.
The girl was taken out of the barn
and given a thorough quizzing. She
confessed that her lot had been much
harder than that of the average girl
in her station of life. She said she
was compelled to do the work of a
grown woman, despite her tender
years and the injury to her hips
which has made her a cripple.
Josephine told the officials that her
parents had never borne with her in
anything she did and the greatest re-
ward she received for hard work was
either harsh words, criticizing her for
not doing more, or a sound beating.
The whippings she has received
have bpen MANY the girl informed
her inquisitors, and it was generally
after a particularly severe one that
she ran away from home. This did
not improve her state or alter the
conditions of life which surrounded
her.
When asked as to her object in con-
cealing herself in the barn, the girl
replied that she could endure home
conditions no longer and had finally
determined TO stay away from her
domicile, even at the expense of dy-
| ing of starvation.
The officials were deeply impressed
| by the story of the girl and brought
her to Mt. Vernon with them, sending
her later to the Childrens Home. 1t
| is thought that this is the best solu-
tion of the problem and the neces-
sary legal steps will be taken very
| shortly which will result in the per-
manent placing of the little girl in the
| institution.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25
DR.. GRAY
CARRIES OFF HoNoRs AT FIRST
SHOOT OF GUN CLUB WITH
DR.. sINeREY CLOSE TRAILER.

The Mt. Vernon Gun club held its
first shoot Thursday afternon on the
club grounds near Camp Sychar 1t
is planned to hold the shoots every
Thursday afternoon.
The club, which was organized sew
erGl days ago, has Is very enthusias-
tic members and expects to receive
many more.
The highest score made Thursday
afternoon was made by DR.. G. M.
Gray, who broke 19 of the clay birds
out of a possible %, and thus nosed
out DR.. F. L. Singrey, whose score
was 18.
Several other good scores were
made and the members are very en-
thusiastic over the sport. At present
the club is under the guidance of
Max Sullivan.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25
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Miss Jennie Frye

Miss Jennie Frye died Thursday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at her home,
20 Maplewood avenue, after three
weeks illness of apoplexy. The de-
ceased was &C years of age and is sar-
vived by two sisterA Mrs. o. G. Hoar
of this city and Mrs. Lottie Irvine of
Utica, and two brothers, Christopher
Frye of Nebraska and limerick Frye
of Knox county. The funeral Sunday
afternoon at 1880 o'clock at the
late home, Rev. G. r. Dye officiating
Interment in Utica.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25
SLIPPED UNDER MOVING TRAIN
WHILE Returning TO WORK

Smithhisler had been visiting in
Ashtabula over Sunday, having gone
there from Cleveland where he is en-
ployed and was running to catch his
train Monday morning when the acci-
dent occurred. The train was moving
and as Smithhisler attempted to
board it his foot slipped and he fell.
One foot was crushed so badly that
amputation was necessary.
Thursday the injured man was rest
ing we'll and his prospects for recov-
cry are very bright.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25

Lawrence Selegue of Akron, who
has been spending a few days with
relatives in this city, leaves Saturday
for Columbus where he will accept
position as one of the yard engineers
of the Pennsylvania railroad.
Mrs. Marion Condit Of this city
left Friday for Marysville, where she
will join her sister, Mrs. George Jew
ell, and go to alt Lake City, Utah, for
a visit of several weeks.
Mrs. Ray Jacobs Of Centerburg
spent Thursday with relatives in
Gambler.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25

the grange were backing the move
ment.
The fact that probate Judge is to
be elected in this county at the No
vember election somewhat compli-
Gates the situation. In case the prop
osition to abolish the Office should
carry, the man elected to the Office
would have worked in vain, as there
would be no office for him to fill.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25

Mrs. Wainwright Davis and sons,
Wainwright and Calvin, left Friday
for their home in Mt Vernon, H.,
after spending several days with rel
atives in this city,
Deputy Sheriff Walter B. Mosshold-
or went to Centerburg Friday on
official business.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25

DR.. and Mrs. R. c. Manning return
ed Friday to their home in Gambler
from Salem, being called home by the
death of the late Professor R. S. De-
vol.
Mrs. G. P. Fuller of Centerburg
spent Friday with friends in this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25

Miss Eleanor Davis returned Friday
to her home in Centerburg after
spending few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. l.. Devault of South Vernon.
w. A. Hosack and son, Cyrus, of
East Gambler street went TO Colum.
bus Friday to spend the day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25
Enterains
For Guests

Miss Esther Feeney of East Ohio
avenue entertained about 25 young
people Thursday evening in honor of
her guests, Misses Helen, Marie and
Frances Snyder of Circleville. The
evening was pleasantly spent in music
and dancing. Refreshments were
served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25
Infants Death

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G.
A. Burns of East Chestnut street
died Thursday afternoon one hour af-
ter its birth at the Mt. Vernon hos
pital. Interment was made Friday
morning at 9 o'clock in Calvary ceme-
terV
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25
LACKS One YEAR OF
Being One HUNDRED
Aged Loudonville Woman Celebrates
Ninety-Ninth Birthday

The distinction of being the oldest
resident of Loudonville and probably
the Oldest resident of Ashland county
belongs to Grandmother Susan Humm
who quietly celebrated her ninety
ninth birthday last Saturday at the
home of her son, ]. 8. Humm, on
Cherry avenue.-Loudonville Demo
crat.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25
Elmer Sutton AdiudgGd An
EpiIGptiC At An Inquest
Other Items Of Interest From
The Court House

In the action Of the New Castle
Horse Co. VS.. A. ]. Beatty, an opinion
has been handed down by Judge Blair.
The jury had found for the plaintiff
on it's petition and the defendant on
his cross-petition, each finding being
for the full amount claimed. The
verdict for the plaintiff was in ex-
cess of it's claim above that of the
defendant.
The opinion states that defendant
has failed to comply with the require
ments of the law which specifies that
the tender must be deposited with the
clerk of courts. Plaintiff, therefore,
is entitled to judgment for costs.
The claim of defendant that the
check mailed by him to plaintiff,
which was refused and returned,
could be considered as deposit of
money due" is held invalid.
The opinion concludes with these
striking statements: "This was a case
in which we believe both parties
meant to be honest. The defendant
admitted the justness of the plaintiffs
claim, but was jealous in the belief
that he should be allowed to deduct
the amount of his claim. Plaintiffs
were just as jealous in the belief that
they did not owe this claim, but that
the same was the debt of one ]. r.
Cessna, and 1t was very clear from
the evidence that Cessna had no real
authority as their agents to bind
them, and the jury allowed the claim
against plaintiffs only upon the the
ory that Cessna had implied authority
to bind them.
"The parties having resorted to
law for a solution of their difficulties,
they must abide its consequences. In
the present instance, it necessarily
results in a financial loss to both.
Motion for a new trial will be over
ruled and judgment entered upon
the verdict in favor of plaintiff for
$14.S7 and costs, defendant to pay
his own COSTS"
1t is interesting to note the amount
of costs, particularly in view Of the
fact that the original action was
brought for only little over $40,
These costs are $l02.96. This is ex-
elusive of fees of attorneys.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25
Details Learned of Accident Which
Forced the Amputation of Edwin
Smithhislers Foot-Re-
covering In Hos
pital

NJ ]. Smithhisler returned Thurs
day evening from Ashtabula where he
was called by the serious injury of
his son, Edwin, whose foot was am
putated at a hospital in that city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25
Queen Esther
Girls Picnic

Queen Esther
Girls Picnic
The Queen Esther girls of the M. e.
church enjoyed a picnic at the Blinn
residence on the Old Delaware road
Friday Tn trip was made on an au-
tomobile truck. About twenty young
ladies were present and an excellent
picnic dinner was served at noon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25

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Entertained
At Riverside
Misses Eloise and Margaret Mitch
ell entertained twenty Of their little
friends from Q until 8 o'clock at Riv-
erside park on Wednesday afternoon.
Games we're played, after which
dainty refreshments were served. All
had very good time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25
Birthday
Party

Master Sproule Baker of East Gam
bier street entertained about 1S of his
little friends Thursday afternoon in
honor of his sixth birthday anniver-
sary. The little folks spent a very
pleasant afternoon with games, and a
delicious luncheon was served on the
lawn.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25

Miss Margaret White of Mansfield
is the guest of Miss Lucy Ward, south
of the city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25
Deeds Filed

Deeds Filed
P. A. Berry to George H. Feren-
baugh, 34.61 acres in Monroe, 81.
John M. Woolison. sheriff, to
George H. Ferenbaugh, S4.61 acres in
Monroe, $2,250.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-07-25
Commitment Ordered

commitment Ordered-
An inquest was held Thursday
morning at the county infirmary by
Probate Judge P. l.. Wilkins, when
Elmer Sutton, an inmate, was ad-
judged an epileptic and ordered com
mitted to the Ohio Hospital for Epi-
leptics at Gallipolis. Drs. John R.,
Claypool and G. d. Arndt were exam
lining physicians while H. N. Shellen-
barger and Charles Shellenbarger
were witnesses.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-05-20
Colorado Steadily Rising
But Is Far From Danger

at Yuma, in which case it must now
rise at the rate of foot and half
a day.
AS cool weather checked the stream
above the flood, it is not improbable
that, the pressure from above being
withdrawn, the flood will tend to
decrease, and it may not reach the
expected height at Yuma.
It is expected the effect of this
flood will be felt at Volcano Lake
levee in about a week, and all pos
sible efforts are being put forth pre-
paratory to it's arrival.
The spell of cool weather is now
apparently passing, and the Snow
will begin to melt again, so it can
be expected that the river will begin
to attain flood conditions again in
about ten days, from which time,
throughout June, there should be a
heavy discharge from the river.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-05-20

At a meeting of representatives of
valley commercial bodies at the Bar
bara Worth hotel last evening it was
proposed by County Development
Agent Nelson that queen of the val
ley be selected to take part in the
big demonstration on Imperial Valley
day at the San Diego exposition, the
idea being endorsed by those present.
Votes for the popular young ladies
of the valley will be sold at 10 cents
each, the fund being used in defraying
the incidental expenses of the trip.
Each town will be expected to pre-
sent one or more candidates for queen,
and the voting is expected to be live
ly. M. T. Emanuel, valley represen-
tative of the Automobile Club of
Southern California, will have charge
of this contest.
Mr.. Nelson stated that extensive
preparations are being made in San
Diego for the reception of the peo-
pie of this section on June 10, the
date agreed on. There will be great
parade, and the queen to be selected
will be expected to ride at the head
of the procession, appropriately ar
Imperial Valley press., 1916-05-20

Secretary M. T. Emanuel, of the I'M
perial County branch of the Automo-
bile Club of Southern California, with
headquarters in the Barbara Worth
Hotel, today received assurance that
the work on the State Highway now
approaching completion into Ell Gen.
tro from the west would not be de-
layed until autumn as was threatened
by shortage of labor.
The assurances were in the form
of a telegram from c. f. McStay at
the Southern California Automobile
Clubs headquarters in Los Angeles
stating that the California State High
way Commission had announced that
the contractors will be required to
complete their contract on scheduled
time, and that ample labor is avail
able through the public employment
Imperial Valley press., 1916-05-20
Pleads
For Americanisnl

for and those who are against pre-
paredness.
"There is no use in saying that we
will fit ourselves to defend ourselves
g little, but not much," said Roose-
welt. "Such position is equivalent
to announcing that, if necessary, we
shall hit, but that we shall only hit
softly. To go to war a little, but
not much, is the one absolutely GER
tain way to insure disaster"
1t is the people who are to blame
for not forcing their representatives
to take action, said Roosevelt, contin-
uing:
"We, through our representatives at
Washington, have absolutely refused
in the smallest degree to prepare du-
ring these twenty-five months OF
world cataclysm.
eve have endeavored to deceive
ourselves by announcing that in this
policy of supine inaction and of fail
ure to perform duty, we are actuated
by the loftiest motives"
While protesting great admiration
for Ford's character and his treat
ment of his employees, Roosevelt de-
clared Ford would willingly turn the
whole country, including workingmen,
to a foreign invader.
Philanthropic Belgian employers
before the war likewise treated their
workers we'll and decried preparedness
for war. The colonel said. Today
these working men are in poverty, they
cannot find work to do, except at
the behest of the conqueror, and their
employers fine theories have resulted
only in disaster and woe.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-05-20
To Choose Valley Queen
For San Diego Trip

rayed He also urged that there be
series of floats representative of
the industries of the valley.
B. r. Brundage and Don c. Bitler
suggested respectively that tabula-
tion of values of products be pre-
sented on banners, and Joseph F. Sey-
mour, Jr., urged the presence of nu-
merous children.
George Matthews of Imperial was
asked to see that creamery float is
provided, and Harry Baum of Braw-
ley and Mr.. Nelson were assigned the
task of making a cantaloupe exhibit
The committee will go to San Die
go the coming week to complete the
plans, the members of the committee
in charge of the visitation being: A.
M. Nelson, county development agent;
M. T. Emanuel, representative Auto
Club of Southern California;; B. r.
Brundage, president Valley Bankers
Association; Harry Baum, Brawley;
George Mathews, Imperial; Joseph F.
Seymour, j., Ell Centre; William Sea,
Jr., Calexico; Harry Clark, Calipatria;
Vaughn Azhderiar. Holtville; c. II.
Connect, Seeley; William Harlan, He
her
Imperial Valley press., 1916-05-20

ed in Chapter 349, Statutes Of 1907;
and that you imme diately appoint a
highway commission whose duty it
shall be to proceed at once with all
diligence to investigate carefully the
public highways Of the county and
the condition thereof, and to have
made a map showing the public high
ways, their connections, and such
other information in regard thereto
as the commission may oeem neces-
sary for carrying out the provisions
of this act, and to ascertain which
of said public highways should be i'm
proved by the issuance of bonds, and
the kind of improvements to be made
thereon, and to estimate the cost of
such improvements. and to report their
doings to your honorable body"
Imperial Valley press., 1916-05-20
Cowboys Kill Raiders.

Field Headquarters near Namiquipa
(via wireless to Columbus, N. N.Y.,
May 2O-Twenty-five Mexican cow
boys from ranch at Babricora broke
and shattered newly formed gang
of bandits near MADEIRA, filling Is,
founding one and capturing six, ac-
cording to news reaching here to-
day.
Among the dead were Dominique
and Castillo, the toll bringing the
number of Villista slain up to nearly
$50 since the American punitive eX-
pedition was sent across the border
about nine weeks ago.
The cowbows captured 80 horses, a
number of rifles and other booty.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-05-20
MONA" AT PALACE THEATRE
MONDAY AND TUESDAY

Fifty-one recorded failures to trans
late Helen Hunt Jackson's wonderful
romance of California into acceptable
dramatic form have been retrieved by
a success as remarkable as the fail
ures.
Out of Los Angeles, where 70 per
cent of the motion pictures are made,
this achievement has logically come.
And Ramona" the play, is remark
able in other respects 1t is the finest
big picture drama ever shown. con-
sisting of 10 luminous reels.
1t has the most varied musical
score ever associated with a motion
picture and the composer, Emil Bier
man, will have charge of the music
at the Palace theatre.
In short, the new achievement is a
long step in advance in the motion
picture art. One critic has declared
that at represents the farthest north
in motion pictures; nothing has been
done either in Europe or America to
equal it."
The best thing about this produc-
ton, which was made by the Clune
Film Producing Company, and is now
being launched in the largest cities,
is that it is not Ramona" as some
Imperial Valley press., 1916-05-20

Petitions are in circulation which
contemplate bonding the county for
$1,OOO,0OO for the construction Of 100
miles of highway. This calls for the
appointment of highway commission.
The petition follows:
"To the Honorable Board of Su-
pervisors, Imperial County, Ell Centro,
Observation-Disclosures: We, the un-
dersigned freeholders and electors of
the County Of Imperial, pray your
honorable body to submit the matter
of issuing bonds, for the purpose of
obtaining money to be expended for
the improvement of highways in I'm
perial County, to the voters of said
county as soon as practical under the
restrictions and provisions as provid-
Imperial Valley press., 1916-05-20
Highway Petitions
Are in Circulation

elsewhere we invite you to come here.
Public worship, II; subject, "Coveting
the Best" Junior League at 3. Ep-
worth League at 7. Evening service
at 8. The pastor will begin a series
of short, interesting and helpful SER
mons on the life of Abraham, with
applications to present day affairs.
If you are interested in the Bible
and its relation to life you will do
we'll to hear this series. There will
be special music both morning and
evening. Mid-week prayer and praise
service Wednesday at 8 p. m. Get
the prayer meeting habit. You are
welcome.
First Baptist Church.
"The Greatest Thing in the World"
will be the theme of the pastor, Wal
ter S. Reed. at the morning worship
hour. An evangelistic program will
be the order of the evening service.
Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Morning
worship hour, II a. m. Young Peo-
pies meeting, 6:45 p. m. Gospel serv-
ice of song and sermon, 7:45 p. m.
You will always find a hearty welcome
awaiting you at this church.
Christian Science Services.
The Ell Centro Christian Science So
ciety holds services every Sunday
at II o'clock. Subject today,
"Soul and Body" Sunday school at
9:45 a. m. Wednesday evening tes-
timonial meeting at 8 o'clock. All
services are held in Davis hall, cor
ner Fifth and Main streets. Entrance
en- Fifth streets. Christian Science
literature is sold at 663 Olive street
from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m.
Presbyterian Church.
At the Presbyterian church these
meetings will be held: Bible School
at 10 o'clock, with D. R. Crawford,
superintendent. Morning divine wor-
ship at II O'Clock. Rev. Thomas E.
Stevenson, the pastor, will preach Oil
this most important question, "Where
Is Your God?" Christian Endeavor
at 6:3O; Robert McGovney,
president. The topic will be, "The
Blessings of Peace and How to Get
Them"-surely most interesting sub
ject at this time. Evening popular
service at 7:3O. Evening sermon sub
;ect, "The Seed Of the Church." A
most hearty invitation to you to join
in these services.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-05-20

Detroit, May 20.-Sounding his
trumpet for preparedness and at
tacking the beliefs Of Henry Ford and
other "pacificists," in Ford's home
town, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
spoke here on his favorite theme as
a star feature of an American day
celebration
Hundreds of flags waved along the
city streets when the former presi-
dent arrived, and thousands of per-
sons formed a solid line of cheering
as he passed through the city to the
Detroit Athletic Club from the sta
ton.
At the depot, Roosevelt addressed
company of Boy Scouts which was
drawn up as guard of honor.
81 believe in your organization" he
told them, "because it teaches you
to stand for the right and not to be
mollycoddles.
The former president spent an hour
quietly at the Athletic Club after ar
rival, and then was escorted to the
opera house, where he began his ad-
dress.
Compared With Tories.
Like Ford, they proposed to get the
"boys" of Bunker Hill and Valley
Forge and the "boys" of the Army of
the Potomac "out Of the trenches" by
Christmas. He continued:
''If these pacificists of the revolu-
tion and the civil war had had their
way, they would have put an imme-
diate stop to much suffering and
much loss of life. They would have
secured the applause of every peace
at-any-price man at home and
abroad. And, unwittingly, they would
have utterly ruined this nation. They
would have prevented it's being a ma
tion.
"They would have rendered it cer-
tain in each case that, for the war
they averted at tn. moment, ten
were endured for the years to come.
"This is what the pacifists of our
day, the Neo-Tories, the Neo-Copper-
heads, will do, if they achieve their
purpose.
"The politicians of today are imi-
tating the example of their predeces-
sors in the 16 to l fight, trying to
please both parties, those who are