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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
CALL ACCEPTED
Pastorate of Congregational
Church by Rev. Freeman

Rev. NJ. S. Freeman of Madison, o.,
in letter directed to Howard Tarr
Saturday, accepted a call from the
Congregational church of this city to
fill the pulpit vacated by the resigna.
tion of Rev. Ira J. Houston. Rev.
Freeman will move his family to this
city the first of February and preach
his initial sermon here on February g.
Rev. Freeman has two children in his
family, son and a daughter The
son is at present attending college.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
LATE EASTER
Does Not Come This Year Until
April %

Lenten observers will have the sea
son of fasting deferred this year, for
Easter day will not be observed until
April 23.
The Easter Day is determined by
the phases of the moon, being the
first Sunday after the first full moon
after the 21st of March, the vernal
equinox This year Ash Wednesday
the first day of Lent, will be celebrat.
ed on March 8.
The feast is celebrated the latest
since 1905 when it fell on the same
date, April 23 1t will not come any
later for several years.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
Give A
Reception

Mrs. George w. McNabb and daugh-
ter, Miss Helen, received Thursday
afternoon at their home on East Vine
street. In the receiving line with
them was Mrs. Reese of Newark. At
the door were Alice Louise Creeden
and Jane Eastman. Mrs. w. H. Raj
ston and Mrs. G. ID. Arndt assisted
the hostesses in the care of the
guests, while in the dining room Mrs.
Boyd Smith, Miss Ruth Ralston, Miss
Carolyn Jennings, Miss Gertrude
Lytle, Miss Irene Cooper and Miss
Iona Arndt presided. A large mum
Der of the friends of the hostesses
called and pleasant afternoon was
spent.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
Sues for Damages

Charles Mckay has commenced
suit in common pleas court against
Louis E. Scarborough, asking damages
in the sum of $1,000 with interest
from Aug. 2, 1915. The suit is the
outgrowth of an accident that occur
red Aug. 2, 1915, when plaintiff was
knocked down by the defendants tax
icab on East High street. Plaintiff
alleges negligence on the part of the
defendant. 1t is claimed in the petit
tion that the automobile was being
driven at a speed of more than Is
miles per hour and that no lights
were displayed on the front of the
machine. William A. Koons and II.
W. Rooms for the plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
STREAM & RIMER
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS

Farms and city property bought. sold
and exchanged. Properties rented and
rents collected. Fire insurance a spe-
cialty. Representing IA old reliable
stock companies. Accident insurance
live stock insurance. Plate glass in,
surance, automobile Insurance ia fact
we can insure any property you may
have. Surety bonds OF all kinds. Call
and see us. Room Sipe bldg. South
Main st. Cit. phone No. 447 Black;
Luther A Stream VIM. F. Rimer
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
Noble weirs Will

The last will and testament of the
late Noble Weir of Mt. Vernon has
been filed for probate. 1t was signed
Jan. 1S, 1904, and witnessed by Frank
o. Levering and Emma Clark. After
all debts are paid, the residue of the
estate is given to Ida M. Weir. wife
of testator, whom he names as tesla
trix.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
Entertained
For Mr.. and Mrs. White

For Mr.. and Mrs. White
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert G. White enter
tanned Thursday night at their home
on West High street, honoring Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph White, newly we'd
ded couple. There were 20 friends
present and the evening was passed
in social way. Refreshments were
served.
The out-of-town guests were; Mrs.
Fred Wetsel of Columbus, Mrs. Hal
lie Bruffett of Columbus, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Sellers and Miss Cora Nc
Gugin of Green Valley.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
Elliott Estate

II. II. Miller, administrator of the
estate of the late Armer B. Elliott
has filed his first and final account. 1t
shows 5000 chargeable and the same
amount credited.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
ElkS'
Dance

Mt. Vernon lodge No. 140, B. P. o..
Elks, entertained Thursday evening
with dance in the Elks' Home
About 25 couples attended, including
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Westrich of How
ard who were out-oftown guests.
Music was furnished by Parker's or.
chestra of Columbus. At the mid
night hour buffet lunch was served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
Married

In canada
Mr.. Daniel Doup and Miss Hazel
Latham, both of Marion street, went
to Canada Thursday and were mar
ried, according to the statement of
friends in the city. The couple will
reside here. The bridegroom is an
employe of the Mt. Vernon Bridge Co.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
Suit on Note

Charles N. Moore, executor Of the
Philip s. Smith estate, has filed suit
in common pleas court against Frank
Sutton, asking judgment for $500 with
interest from July 2, 1912. The ac-
tion is based on promissory note.
Mitchell & Moore of Newark for the
plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
Engagement
Announced

Engagement
Announced
Cards were issued Friday by Mr..
and Mrs. George w. McNabb of East
Vine street, announcing the approach
ing marriage of their daughter, Miss
Mary Helen, to Mr.. c. Frederick
Lytle. The wedding date has not
been announced.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11

Deed Filed
John w. McGugin to Fannie Met
calf, 7.70 acres in Wayne, $4,000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
sHERIFF's SALE


Margaret u. Rush.
vs.
Era Turney. ct al
KnoN Common Pleas
by virtue Of order Of sale In partition
issued out OF the Court OF Common Pleas
OF Knox County Ohio, and to me direct
ed, ] viii Oficr FOR sale at the door OF the
Court House, Ia Mount Vernon. Knox
-nunIM
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The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
sir HIRAM MAXIM
DEAD At Age OF 76
Inventor of Automatic Machine Gun
and Smokeless Powder Succumbs.

London. Nov. 4.-Sir Hiram Maxim. ia
nous American inventor, died here today
at the age OF &c. He was the inventor
of the automatic machine gun and smoke
less powder. Sir Hiram was born in
Sangerville. Ne. but lived in Europe for
many years,
Sir Hiram Maxim was essentially q
self-made man. He received little school
ing and when still young was put to
work in a paint shop. Later he went to
Fitchburg, Mass. where his uncle had
an engineering plant. There his natural
mechanical ability had a chance to ex-
pand itself and he began his career as
an inventor.
One OF Sir Hlrams first inventions was
an automatic machine for making car
buretted air for lighthouses.
In 1881 Sir Hiram was made a chevalier
Of the Legion of Honor at the Paris elec-
trlcal exposition for his machine to keer
, currents constant in a system Of incan-
descent lighting, the first device OF the
sort.
In 1883 Sir Hiram went to London and
shortly afterward produced the auto
matte machine gun. a weapon that has
revolutionized warfare. Six years later
he became a naturalized British citizen.
Sir Hiram is brother of Hudson
Maxim.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
MAIL EARLY ESSAYS y
To Win PUPILS JOBS
Sixteen High School Students Will Be
Given Holiday Positions.

The Postoffice Department will pay from
SIS to $50 to sixteen energetic Washington
school boys who can write the best essay
on circular sent out by Postmaster NJ.
@. Chance telling of the advantages of
early mailing for Christmas. The lucky
boys will be appointed on the extra force
of letter carriers needed to handle the
heavy holiday mail
This is a new step taken by Postmaster
Chance in his mail-early campaign. which
Is being heartily supported by the busi-
ness men Of this city. He mailed nearly
% 600 copies OF the circular on early mail
ing to pupils of public schools.
The postmaster's effort in this respect
has a double advantage. He not only
gives sixteen deserving boys an oppor-
tunity to earn a neat sum for holiday
spending, but has also launched a cam
paign of education in postal matters for
the pupils.
Visions OF SIS or $50 in their pockets at
Christmas time made the hopes of thou
sands of schoolOoys run high yesterday
when teachers announced Postmaster
Chances plan and distributed his circu-
lars.
Three of the expert postal men from the
Washington Postoffice-William H. Hay
cock, superintendent of mails; Fred NJ.
Book, examiner of stations, and William
E. Dent, in charge of parcel post at the
main office-have started a series of ad-
dresses on postal matters in the public
schools.
Mr. Haycock has already spoken in the
Western High School and the Curtis
School Mr.. Book spoke IN the West.
Brightwood, Takoma and Wilson Normal
schools. and Mr.. Dent was in the H. d.
Cooke and Park View schools.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
MAN FROM ANYWHERE"
AGAIN Behind THE BARS
Alleged Worthless Check Passer Says
His Home Is Where His Hat Hangs.

Edward B. Murphy. . years old. in
dicted for forgery and passing a bogus
check for $780, was brought here from
New York Thursday. He told Detective
Hughlett that his home was anywhere
he hangs his hat He was turned over
to the marshal and sent TO jail to await
trial.
From the evidence. it appears that Muir
ply was boarder at a house in Mount
Pleasant. where also lived a minister.
One morning the preached handed Muir
ply a letter which happened to contain a
check. Murphy asked the minister II
he knew of bank near by where he
could deposit the money and was taken
to the Park Savings Bank and intro
duced. depositing the worthless check.
Murphy then drew $3j, It is said. and
that was the last seen of him until a
short time ago. when Detectives Hugh
lett and Springman located him on Black
wells Island. n. Y, serving a short SEN
tence for forgery. As soon as he was re-
leased he was rearrested and brought to
this city for trial
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
To SHOW MODEL FILMS
FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
Eleven Theaters Will Give Test to See
if Riddles Like Censored Pictures.

Performances to demonstrate to motion
picture exhibitors that the children oil
Washington prefer to witness clean film
plays will begin in eleven theaters Fri
day. January .. 1t was announced yes.
terday by the committee In charge Of
the work. The first two performances
will be free. but the following two per.
fOrmances will be pay shows.
The general committee will meet De.
cember l at the Circle Theater for dis.
cussion and demonstration matinee
and will listen to an address on the
subject of clean motion pictures by
Francis Holley. Of the Bureal of Com.
mercial Economics
Mrs. Jacob John Locher. chairman OF
the committee. has received number
OF letters from mothers praising the
work of the committee and making @
plea for clean pictures for children
One of the letters, Mrs. Locher states
cited that some time ago some mothers
here tried to have motion picture
theaters give special matinees at which
safe pictures would be shown, but the
effort was not success.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
INAUGURAL Chairman
SOON To Be KNOWN
Visit of Costello to New York May
Hasten Appointment.

With John F. Costello. the Democratic
National Committeeman from the Dis
trict. at Democratic headquarters in New
York, ostensibly on business in connec-
tiOn with the naming Of the inaugural
chairman. district leaders yesterday were
hopeful that a decision will be reached
soon.
Vance Mccormick, Democratic National
chairman, to whom President Wilson has
delegated the duty of naming the in
augural chairman, and who had been at
Harrisburg, Pa, arrived in New York
yesterday. according to advices here.
1t is the general understanding that the
committee is considering the naming of
the chairman at this time and business
and political leaders are awaiting with
eaGerness the result of their delibera-
ton.
One reason why interested citizens Of
the District desire an early appointment
Is that a great deal of work attaches
to the job of collecting a guarantee fund
for entertainments.
John w. Coughlin. National Democratic
Committeeman from Massachusetts,, who
was in town yesterday, said his State
will send a big representation to the
inauguration.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
TELLS OF EXPERIENCES
With Foreign Legion
Lieut.. Zinoyi Pechkof Lectures Before
Geographical Society.

An empty sleeve pinned across his right
breast and wearing over his heart two
OF the most priced decorations which the
French government bestows on its wal
heroes, Lieut. Zinovi Pechkoff, a Rus;
sian subject from whose face even u
hardshIps of trench warfare had not
erased the fire of youth or the enthu'
siasm of the jealous patriot, appeared be-
fore the members of the National Geo
graphic Society yesterday afternoon and
evening to tell his stirring story of the
French Foreign Legion on the western
front
Although he could have told a tale OF
personal exploits which would have
elected the homage which the American
public delights to pay to men OF valor,
Lieut.. Pechkoff elected to tell his story
in an almost impersonal way. so that the
applause which might have been his was
given to the thrilling achievements of the
French Foreign Legion as a body-a body
of 50, 2,OOO men whose deeds have served to
enrich the history of France in every
cline.
One of the most striking features OF
Lieut.. Pechkoff's address was his de-
scription OF the development of trench
warfare. from the simple earthwork
shelter which the soldier individually
scooped out with whatever implement
came to hand In the nret days OF the
struggle. up to the present time. when
the whole face of the war front is seam
ed with vast labyrinths, with enormous
underground chambers. and catacomb-
like communication galleries.
At the time that Lieut.. Pechkoff re-
ceived the wound which kept him al
deaths door. eight American youths
were serving under him in the Foreign
Legion.
Two capacity audiences greeted the
speaker In the New Masonic Temple.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
TEACHERS AT ODDS
over RETIREMENT
Many Believe Contributions Provided
in Proposed Bill Are Too High.

Opposition to the teachers retirement
bill has appeared and is expected to de-
lay the presentation OF the measure to
the coming session of Congress. This op-
position is due to the fact that many
teachers, while favoring a retirement law,
do not feel as II they can afford a COM
-pulsory contribution Of as much as s1S5
a year into the pension fund, which the
bill now under consideration calls for.
Such an additional annual drain on
my income will mean that 1 cannot keep
up my life insurance policy and meet the
payments I am making on the home
which bought" one teacher complained
yesterday.
Committees working on the bill rea-
lie that they have a tedious task on their
hands as the time for a final decision Is
approaching. For several weeks the
measure has been in a process of amend
ment and it Is now in such a jumbled
form, because of the many opinions ex-
pressed. that many committee members
believe It can never meet with the unani-
nous approval Of the teachers.
The one general objection is the high
rate OF taxation for the pension fund.
sThe minimum which a teacher can pay
Is $50 annually, and the maximum S25,
while the government will contribute only
IS a year for each teacher If the proposed
measure becomes a law. In the minds of
many this is unjust and a burden to the
teachers. The highest pension a teacher
can draw is $40 a year when she arrives
at the age of s. r
Pension committees feel that the pro-
portion Of payment into the pension fund
must be more evenly distributed between
the teacher and the gnvernment If the
bill Is to live. But II the governments s
share is increased, supporters of the bill
are confronted with the danger of hav-
ing Congress table the measure.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
SCHOOLS BURNING
anthracite COAL
Change in Practice Relieves Fuel Fam
inc for Present. Officials Explain.

City schools. for the first time In weeks,
have q fairly plentiful supply of coal.
This is largely because now the schools
are using anthracite. whereas hereto.
! lore they have used only soft coal.
With the rate Of consumption aver
aging about 100 tons a day. the schools
are fairly supplied, according to a state
ment yesterday by the secretary Of the
Board of Education. 1t is no longer nee
essary, he said, to haul coal from one
school to another in order to keep the
pupils comfortable.
Publicity in the matter OF exposing coal
shortages was condemned by govern
ment officials who yesterday for the first
time refused to make known how much
coal the departments have or what the
outlook for relief is.
School officials hinted that the worst is
over with them unless the situation takes
a sudden change for the worse.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
MORAN NOT To RUN
FOR Another Term
Five Candidates Seek Presidency of
Chamber of Commerce.

P. T. Moran, for two years president
of the Chamber of Commerce, will not
seek the office again, it was learned yes
terday
Friends OF five other prominent busi-
ness men are working in behalf of their
candidates. for the office. The men who
have thus far been mentioned as a pos
sible successor to President Moran are
A. Leftwich Sinclair, lawyer: Col. John
Capers. lawyer: Isaac Cans, member of
the firm of Sacks & Co; John Dolph,
insurance agent: William T. Galliher,
president Of the American Trust Com
pany, and E. c. Graham. president of
the National Electric Supply Company.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
GOVERNORS TO ATTEND
NORFOLK CONVENTION

Norfolk, Va, Nov. A-It Is now planned
to have the governor Of every State in
the Union attend the convention Of the
Southern Commercial Congress here De-
cember lila.
Governor of Virginia Stuart has so ad-
vised DIR. Clarence J. Owens, managing
director of the congress.
Gov. Stuart. who is a member Of the
executive committee of the National
House of Governors, said that as the
House OF Southern Governors will be
here. to the number of sixteen, and other
governors, there will be some twenty
executives at the congress.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
MISS KATHERINE MORAN
WINS 'TACKY GIRL PRIZE

First prize for the most amusing cos
tune at the 'TaCky Party" given last
night by the sophomore class OF the Arts
and Science Department of George Wash
inEton University. was won by Miss
katherine Moran.
Mrs. Lloyd and her daughter, Miss Leo
Mia Lloyd, We're awarded the second
prizes.
Refreshments were followed by dane
ing. music being furnished by the
George Washington University Band.
The committee in charge consisted of
Miss Gertrude Walter. chairman; Miss
Martha McGTew and Miss Louise Gard
neT,
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
Church Retreat Opens,

The first meeting of the open retreat
fOr men was held at st. Stephens Church
Thursday night Rev. Ignatius Smith, O.
P, director general of the Holy Name
Societies of the United States, was in
charge. The retreat will last three days
and will close Sunday evening with the
enrolment of new members into the Holy
Name Society.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
PARDoNED, HELD AGAIN.

New York, Nov. A.-For several years
James c. Pierce had been a nightmare
to the police, and when, in 1907, they at
last got the goods" on him and saw him
OF for Sing Sing to do a A-year term they
breathed a sight Of relief
In 1914 uplift societies obtained a par
don for him.
Yesterday Clifford NJ Smith. arrested
in the Bronx for the theft Of an auto
mobile, was brought to headquarters to
have his finger prints taken. He and
James c. Pierce were one and the same
person.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
EXPULSION OF ENJOYS
FROM GREECE PROTESTED

The Berlin foreign office yesterday for
warded protests to every neutral gov
ernment against the Expulsion" Of Ger
man diplomatic officials from Greece, It
was learned in oficial circles yesterday
afternoon.
Ambassador Won Bernstorff is expected
to present the protest to the United
States at the State Department today.
The German government charges the
allies with forcing the diplomats to leave
Athens 'in violation Of the rights of ma
tons"
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
MEANS $500, 900 LOSS.

New York. Nov. 2L-New York notion
picture men today declared the loss to
moving picture exhibitors will exceed
$500 coo annually in New York City alone
IL the court decision prohibiting Sunday
Tim shows is TO stand.
The movie men are already planning a
fight against the decision before the
Court of Appeals.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
GIRL LOST In CROWD
OF SHOP-EARLY FOLK

That Washingtonian are beginning to
q" their Christmas shopping early was
evidenced yesterday when 6-year-old
Dorothy Defppis. who lives with her pa
rents at III c street northwest. was lost
In The crowd in one of the downtown de-
PaTtmcnt stores.
Her disappearance was reported to the
police at the Fourth precinct about .
o'clock At o'clock a man came into
the station and reported the little girl
safely at homie, none the worse for hcr
experience.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
PICKS RIPE CHERRIES.

Marietta, Pa. Nov. +Henry q. Shelly.
residing near Lancaster. has cluster
of ripe cherries which he plucked from
tree in his yard. The greater part OF
the tree is in blossom.
If the open weather continues, Mr..
Shelly expects to pick a fair crop. In its
regular season the tree had but few bios
SONS.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
CHILD MOVIE LAW STANDS.

Albany, N Y. Nov. A-The law which
excludes children under 16 years old from
moving picture theaters unless accom-
panied by a parent or guardian Is con-
stitutionaI the Court of Appeals has de-
cided. The law excludes exhibitions fol
the benefit of a school, church or other
educational or religious Institution.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
COAL IS PLENTIFUL,

New York. Nov A-There is no
shortage Of coal. but there is an in
creased demand, e. B. Thomas, presi-
dent of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Com
pany. said yesterday in a statement set
ting forth what he declared were the
chief reasons for the present excite
ment in the coal market"
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
BABIES WANTED BY CARLOAD.

Pittsburgh, Nov. "A carload of
babies could find homes in well-to-do
Pittsburgh families within the next
twenty-four hours IL the little tots were
available. This announcement was made
here by the Allegheny County Auxiliary
of the Children's Aid Society Of Western
Pennsylvania.
An officer OF the organization stated
that the demand for babies for adoption
Is far beyond the supply.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
U. 5. Liquor Tasters
Tarry Long at Keg

Onicial tasters' of spirituous
liquors Of the Internal Revenue
Service have been nipping "a wee
bit more" than ordinary sampling
requires, headquarters here learn
ed today.
Some OF them have not confined
their samplings to a mere taste on
the tip of the tongue, but have
taken such hearty draughts that
distillers have complained Of seri-
Gus shortage of barrel goods when
1t reached retailers.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
BIG STICK IN MOURNING.

Huge dOuFu, Win OFeVe IN HehIOFy
of Hughes Defeat, EN- Route Here.
: Topeka. Kan, Nov. 2E-Found-Teddy',
big Stick" ID
The big stick" a gourd twenty-elghi
inches long and Weighing sixteen pounds
was picked up near Moran, Kan, by Ed
die B. Martin and Roy Cottinham as they
were motoring into Kansas City.
1t has been inscribed with the words
"Teddys Big Stick, Captured in Kansas, y
and Is being sent to President Wilson
accompanied by the news article In which
Roosevelt thanked America for "electins
Hughes to the Presidency"
Crepe adorns one end Of the big
Stick"
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
Strikes Greatest Extravagance

New York, Nov. A-The greatest an
nual extravaganza in the United States
is strikes, according to Frank A. Van
derlip. head of the National City Bank,
and an economist of nationwide fame
"One billion dollars Is lost every year
in this country said Mr.. Vanderlip, ad-
dressing the Fifth Avenue Association
The losses would appau a less wealthy
nation"