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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-08
Verdict For Defendant

Verdict For Defendant
Following spirited argument, last
ing an hour and half on both sides,
the case of Bert o. Evans, admins
TRAITOR of John Martin, vs.. Fremont
Martin, was submitted to the jury
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. At
4:45 o'clock, the jury returned YER
dict for the defendant.
The action was brought by Admin
istrator Evans in behalf of Minnie
Martin, a half-sister of the defendant
It's purpose was to recover $1,75O said
to be due plaintiff.
Attorney for the plaintiff argued
chat decedent, shortly before his
death, transferred his property to
Fremont Martin. The contention was
that decedent was unfit mentally to
take this step and that, accordingly,
plaintiff should receive her share Of
the property.
Horse and Wagon Case
The case of Paul M. Ashbaugh,
trustee in bankruptcy Of Edward Kill
kenney, VS.. Robert L. Cole was up for
hearing in common pleas Thursday.
This is a case appealed, March 8,
1915, from the court of Squire Har-
ter where Judgment was rendered
plaintiff in the sum of $45. The case
turns about horse and wagon pur-
chased by defendant from plaintiff.
Leave to Plead
The five actions which N. l.. @.
Kachelmacher has brought against
insurance companies Peoples, North
ern, Teutonia (2) and Arizona-to re-
cover for damages done the Lake
Hiawatha park cottages by fire, were
up in common pleas court Wednes-
day. Leave to plead in 30 days was
extended by Judge Blair.
To File Answer
In the case, Metropolitan Paving
Brick Co. against the City Of Mt,
Vernon, leave to file answer and
cross-petition has been given Meigs
Payne. Five days is time limit.
Case Submitted
The action of Leland Bricker
against John Melick has been sub
mitted and heldsunder advisenent.
Deed FILED
Benton F. Beai to Burr Arnold. ASS
acres in Pike, 81.
First and Final
Alben Moreiand. guardian of An
geline Fadely, insane. has nled first
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-08

Alben Moreland. guardian of An
geline Fadely, insane. has hled q first
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-08
LOCAL ATTORNEYS
FOR DEFENDANTS
Jury Renders Verdict For
Defendant In Martin
Case; Court News

Trial OF the case Of Joseph Mcvey
of Walhonding against David Snyder
and son, l.. II. Snyder, has been start
ed before Judge Glenn and a jury,
says the Coshocton Times-Age.
McVey bought a mare March 80,
1916, and gave L. H. Fry a check
for $85. McVey alleges that the mare
was warranted to be quiet and gentle,
a good worker in all harness.
He alleges that she was baiky and
ungovernable, and that on April Z,
1916, he returned her to the Snyders
but they refused to take her and give
him his money back. He claims it
has been worth $50 to feed her and
take care of her, as he has been un.
able to get any work out of her. He
brought suit for $135. The case was
airst brought in Squire L. P. Fry's
court and appealed to common pleas
court.
McVey on the witness stand testi-
fed that he never tried to handle
such horse. He said when he and
Mr.. Neldon tried to p1ow corn with
her she would rear up and plunge
forward and sidewise like Texas
broncho and destroy more corn than
was plowed. He said she was as
tame as kitten when standing un-
hitched. He admitted that he had
whipped her some. The defendants
deny that she was not as represent
ed. Twenty-four witnesses were sub
poenaed.
]. l.. Mcdowell is attorney for the
plaintiff; Koons &sKoons of Mt. Yer
non represent the defendants.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14
Buried in Monroe City

Monday Walter G. Williamson re-
ceived word that his mother, Mrs.
L F. Williamson died at $50 that
morning at her home in Tulsa,
Okla. She has been in poor health
for some time and tho her death
was not altogether unexpected. it
was, nevertheless a shock to her
relatives and friends.
Louisa Frances, daughter of Rob-
ert and Ann Smith. was born north
Of Paris in Monroe County, Sept 80,
1841. She lived there until 1861
when she married John Williamson
They commenced housekeeping on
farm south of Hunnewell and
spent their entire married life in
that community. Mr.. Williamson
died July 4, 1906 and soon after
Mrs. Williamson went to Tulsa
Okla, where she has made her
home the past ten years.
She was the mother of seven
sons, Eugene died in infancy, Geo
w., Vim. G. and RObt. W.. live in
Tulsa, Okla Walter G.. in this city
Rev. Ernest H., of Sedalia, and H
Claude. OF Madison There are six
grand children, Ave boys and a cir
She al. leaves three brothers. John
T. Smith, of Shelbina, Robt. Smith
who lives in the State of Washing
ton. and a sister, Mrs Fonrose
Keith OF Paris.
The deceased united with the
Christian Church in her youth anC
always lived up TO her profession
She was a loving mother. kline
nelghbor and true friend and ha:
many friends 10 Monroe and Shell
by Counties. The remains came il
on No. Id Tuesday afternoon ant
the funeral services were held a
the home of her son, w. G vii
hanson Wednesday morning a
1880, Rev. }. H. Woods of Shelbini
officiating. Interment in St Jude
cemetery.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14
Entertained

A jolly bunch of girls were highly
entertained last Saturday evening
by the Misses VanMarter in honor
of Miss Bess who was to leave
Monday for Kansas City to be in
training for a nurse The first of
the evening was spent in a theatre
party after which they all repaired
to the VanMarter home and enjoy :
ed music and dancing A two
course luncheon was served and at
late hour all departed regrettinE
that this was to be their last even
ing with Miss Bess.
Those present were Misses Beulah
Simms, Merle James, Alma and
Lola Pierceall, Hattie Jewell. Rose
Smith, Virginia Hoare, Gladys
Pierc call, Nettie Mudd, Easter
Grimm, Agnes Mudd, Hazel Me
Cam. Leona Simms Virginia Van
Marter, and Bess and Alma Van
MaTter.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14

Rev. c. l. Hoy. pastor of the
Methodist Church has just COM
pleted his second wears work in
Monroe City He has been sent to
Hyde Park. 81. Joseph Sunday was
the last day with this charge and
that evening the ministers of the
other churches dismissed and a
farewell service was held at the
Methodist Church All the minis
tiers and a number of laymen ex-
pressed their appreciation of the
work Rev Hoy had done here and
their best wishes for successful
future. Rev. Hoy male many
frienls during his ministry here
He was an earnest, unselfiSh chris,
t!an and leaves a host Of friends in
this community
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14
Tennis Tournament

Quite a lot of interest is being
taken in the tennis Tournament
which is being played Oh tie court
at the Rectory OF the Episcopal
church.
Mixed doubles are now being
played twelve couples having
entered so far: E. A. Thompson.
and Miss Vivian Proctor; William
Bull and Miss Ruth Haynie; Robert
Hawkins and Miss Senta Clark;
Glenn Bristow and Miss Lucia
Proctor; Alexis Hayes and Miss
Bess Montgomery; Tom Proctor
and Miss Webb; Edgar Davenport
and Miss Lenore Bristow; John
Hornback, and Miss Bertha Yaeeer;
Mr., ane Mrs Havener; Paul Maddox
and Miss Gerald William
son and Miss jeanette Vaughn:
H L. Hoover and Mrs Thompson.
Only three matches of the first
round have been played. Mr.. Horn
Hornback and Miss Yaeeer defeat
ing Mr. Williamson and Miss
Vaughn 81, 81: The Rev. Mr..
Hoover and Mrs. Thompson winn-
| ing from MIR Davenport and Miss
Bristow 26, 62. 6.4; and Mr..
Hawkins and Miss Clark taking
Their match with Mr. Bristow and
Miss L. Proctor 81, SO
1t is planned to begin the play in
mems singles the last of this week.
AlthO the tournament is being
arranged by members of the Tennis
Club it is open to all the players in
town. II there be any players who
have not entered but wish to do so
they are requested to call or see
either Mr. William Bull or the Rev.
Mr.. Hoover
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14
Niger Horsewhipped

Saturday evening the officers
were tipped off that Charley Smith
a very big feeling impudent niger,
had hired a horse and buggy and
later been joined by a young white
woman and the two had gone to
the country in the buggy Soon all
roads leading to the city were
guarded When Smith and the
woman were hailed she escaped in
a field but later was caught and
the two brought to town. when
Smith was placed in the city lookup
This last act of Smiths was more
than the citizens could stand and
after midnight Smith was taken
out of jail, out OF town and given
a good, much deserved whipping
and told to get away from Monroe
City and then to stay away, The
woman was also told to get out oI
town and she got There are other
niggers in Monroe who are candi'
dates for the same treatment, un.
less they mend their ways Mon
roe City has several respectable
deserving colored people who know
their place and make good citizens
Then the city is cursed with a lot
of impudent, loud, profane, indecent
niggers both male and female who
are a disgrace to any community
1t is no use to haul them up befOr,
the courts and fine or give them t
Jail sentence for as they have NJ
shame and do not mind going t
Jail. For all such whipping pos
should be provided by law. Moral
suasion in such cases is not as eooc
as the whipping post.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14

Mike Madden. Mike Long, John
Gosney. of near Monroe. Sam Gill
OF Perry and Mr.. Wilkerson, of Lex
ineton, KY. accompanied D. X.
Vowel to the Lower Rio Grande
Valley, Texas last week. He closed
contracts with Mr. Gill for rs acres
at $500 an acre aud with Mr.. Mad
den lO8 acres at $500 an acre
and Mr. Long for 20 acres at $3.50
an acre.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14
Surprised

Mrs. j c. Shank was certainly
surprised yesterday. 1t was her
birthday and about noon her neigh
bors and few other friends ap-
peared. They brought well filled
baskets and a splendid dinner was
enjoyed. They also brought beau
tiful rocking chair and left it for a
remembrance of the day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14
School Opened

Monroe public school opened
Monday morning AMI the outlook
is very encouraging for good work
this year. Supt Boucher with his
corps of efficient terchers now have
the school in working order.
MIR Bouche- besides overseeing
the entire schools will teach History
and Agriculture,
Miss Ella Gentry is principal. She
will have chaIge oJ the English.
Miss Daphne Crawford will teach
latlp. chemistry mathematic.
Miss Violei Webb teaches german
and has charge of the teachers
uainIne department.
Miss Flora Wright has music,
ART and history
v { Havenor manuel training,
mechanical drawing. and advanced
algebra Miss Bertha Wager teaches
No. s and No. 7 Miss Vivian Clark
No. 6 Miss Berta Nolen No . Miss
Lenna Evan, No 4 and No 3 Miss
Miss Leta Evans No. 2 and Miss
EIma Lane No. | The teachers
are all experienced and their work
in the past has been highly salts
factory. There are l06 enrolled in
High School. 7 post graduates, II
seniors "a Juniors, 26 Sophmores
and 30 freshmen There are lO7
in the grades There are 80 non
resident pupils.
The coIored school under Mrs.
Gertrude Bell opened last week
They have 43 enrolled % boys and
20 girls.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14
Anniversary Meeting

The Rebekahs will celebrate the
65th anniversary Of the Oreanlza-
ton of the first Rebekah lodge next
Thursday evening.
Every member is urged to re-
spond to roll call A social hour
will be spent after the regular
session.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14
Making Good

1t is always with pleasure that
the Democrat mentions the fact
that any young man and especially
one from this vicinity, is making
good. J. Howard Bfhop, the son
of Rev. James Bishop who lived
southeast of this city until about
eleven years ago when the family
removed to Bebee. Arkansas. Lat
er they moved to Conway. Arkan-
sas, where Howard graduated from
Hendrix College, taking the A. B.
Degree He taught one year in a
High School. He was successful in
securing the Rhodes Scholarship
from Arkansas to Oxford Unlversi-
~ England. This scholarship is
for three years and MIR. Bishop re-
ceives $500 per year. At Oxford
he will specialize on modern his
tory and political economy. Mr..
Bishop was here for several days
the past week meeting friends OF
his boyhood days and friends of the
family. He is to sail from New
York, Sept. 80 and is to take up his
work at Oxford Oct. IL. -
Nash, the son of Rev. l. 7. Nash
won the Missouri Scholarship and
these two splendid young men will
make the trip across the ocean to-
eether and spend three years at
work at Oxford. and will thereby
be able TO do more good work for
the uplifting of humanity. Missouri
ans are justly proud of two such
worthy young men and will watch
their future career. The Democrat
feels sure they will not disappoint
any who are looking forward to
their making good
Knights of Columbus Elect Officers
At their regular meeting Tuesday
evening the Knights of Columbus
elected the following officers;
Ivan Yates, Grand Knight; Alexis
Montgomery Deputy Grand knight
Thos. Pierceall, Chancellor; f. {
Spaldine Financial Sec, Norvln
Yates, Treasurer Lambert Hagan
Warden. J b. Haean. Inside Guard
Henry McCann. Outsi lie Guard W
r. Yates. Advocate; Thos. Conboy
Trustee: Father Devane, Chaplain
District Deputy, J J Bowles o
Hannibal will install the officers
early in October.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14
Will Entertain

Mrs. H. L. Hoover and Mrs A. A.
Nelson will entertain a number OF
ladies together. This afternoon it
will be a sewing party at the Rec.
tory and Tuesday afternoon it will
he a card party at Mrs, Nelson's
country home, Caledonia.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14
Biz Crowds at The Gem

Every night is big night at the
Gem, The management is putting
on, not only quantity but quality as
well Everybody goes. Many oil
their features are not only enter
tanning but along educational lines
as we'll
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14
Announcement

NJ. B. Proctor wishes to announce
that he has secured the agency oil
the Fidelity Trust Company OF Kan
sas City. Mo-, and is now prepared
TO make farm loans OF any amount
al a very low rate. lu-o
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
I Interesting News Concerning the
Different Denominations.
This Column Closes Promptly Al
8 A. N. Each Tuesday.
PRESBYTERIAN

soSU ueeooJs
PRESBYTERIAN
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
Christian Endeavor at $50 D. IN.
Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30
GRACE BAPTIST
There was no preaching in morn
ing or evening at our church on
last Sunday. 1t had been decided
during the latter part of the week
that if no unforeseen obstacle arose
to prevent, our services would be
dispensed with and we would 60
down and listen to Bro. Hoy's fare
well sermon to his own people.
We went and we're rewarded by
hearing sermon that did our souls
good We found out that there was
considerable of the old time Meth
Odist in US. There were times dur
ing the service when we felt the
stirring within us. of a good old
shout. The text usei by Bro. Hoy
is to be found in Paul's second let.
ter to Timothy, Second chapter
18th verse: Nevertheless the
foundation of God standeth sure
having this SEAL the Lord knoweth
them that are his"
Sunday evening the preachers of
the town and the congregation:
from the different churches took
part in a farewell service held ia
Bro Hoy's church. Bro Gott wa:
master of ceremonies. The follow
ing men took part in the servic,
Melvin Nolen. DR. Goodier, Ton
Dawson, Will Rinequist, Rev. Trip
lett. Bro. Hoy, Bro. Gott and |. The
services was enjoyed by all. Tn,
thought of Bro Hoy's departur,
alone added sadness to the occa
sion. We are sure success await,
him in his new field. He goies I,
St, Joseph. Mo.
We feel safe in announcing serv
ices for next Sunday The morn
ing sermon will be to the church
The evening message will be evan
eelistic Our subject will be. "Th,
Price of Hogs" Prayer meetinl
every Wednesday evening at 7:3(
Come and test our statements o
of cordality and welcome.
W. H. Johnson, Pastor.
ST JUDE'S
Holy Communion at 7:30 a. III
Morning Prayer and Sermon at IL
Evening Prayey at 7:30 Sund a,
School at IN.
FIRST BAPTIST
Our services were we'll attende,
last Sunday Things are get tin
better. We shall observe Rail
Day" in our Sunday School or
Sept. Oath We hope to have
large attendance on that day. W
shall have all of our regular serv
ices next Sunday. Sunday SchoC
| is at 9:45 a m. and the preachin
services are at II a. IN. and 7:30 {
m. The Young Peoples meeting
at $50 p. III. Let us have lare
crowd at the B. Y P. u. meeiinl
We give the public a most cordia
invitation to attend all of ou
services.
Sam P. Gott. Pastor.
Will Entertain
| unoua. mad A
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14

Geo. T. Vim. G Robt. B William
son of Tulsa Okla. Claude William
son, wife and three sons of Madison
Rev. f. H. Williamson wife and
sou of SeJalia. Mrs. Fonrose keeth,
Mrs Marie Gosney. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Harrine, Of Paris. John T,
Smith of Shelbina, Carlton Smith
of Clarence, attended Mrs. William
sons funeral yesterday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14

80 acre pasture for rent. 2 mi. from
town, plenty OF water
Alberta Shoemaker
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14

Coles Hot Blast Heaters make d
biz reduction in your coal bill, see
their advertisement aud guarantee
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14

Massa Asbury will now be found
at the Southern & Spalding Drug
Store. He is Herbert Lees successor,
J. Howard Bishop who has been
visiting here for several days tells
the Democrat that his father, Rev
James H. Bishop who formerly re-
sided southeast of this city, but
now residing at Conway. Ark, has
been totally paralyzed for about
two years The other members OF
the family are enjoying eood,health
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome
Mudd, Saturday son.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14

Herbert Lee. who for three years
and two months has assisted in
the Southern & Spalding Pharmacy
has resigned and will leave Tues
day for Omaha. Herbert is a
splendid young man, He has al
ways been courteous and accom-.
modating and has always been a
popular clerk. We wish him well
in his new work.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-09-14

PRINTER WANTED
The Democrat wants good all around printer
for Foreman. Steady position for right man. Must
be steady, reliable, and pleasant. No booze.
Write stating what you do and what you
want.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-05
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION. Interesting Subjects to Be Dwelt on by Speakers at Cleveland.

Cleveland, O., Oct. 5.-The annual convention of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of the Protestant Episcopal church took up it's formal business here today, following the banquet last night. Election of convention officers and committees was set for the busi- ness session today, together with ad- dresses of welcome by Bishop w. A. Leonard and Bishop Coadjutor Frank DLMoulin of the diocese of Ohio.
 Edward H. Bonsall, president of the brotherhood, also was to speak on Our Need.'
 The principal afternoon address was to be by Rev. Charles Lewis Slattery Cf New York on "The layman's need of the church's literature and how to Use it," while at the evening session The challenge of the world to the Christian men of this generation was to be discussed by Rev. R. w. Patton secretary of the province of Sewanee and Dr. J. Campbell White. president of the University of Wooster.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-05
BAMBRICK MUST DIE
New York Court Decides His New Evidence Does Not Justify New Trial of Pol1ceman's Slayer.

New York, Oct. 5.-Thomas Bam- brick, the death house inmate who was convicted of having murdered Policeman George Dapping at the The McManus picnic on Septemb mber 23, 1915, must die tomorrow morning unless Gov. Whitman intervenes.
 Bambrick has had two reprieves. obtained on representations that he had newly discovered evidence which would prove his innocence, but Supreme Court Justice Weeks decided late yesterday that this evidence was insufficient to cause a new trial. Bam- brick then was taken back to Sing Sing
 Bambricks chief witness yesterday was Mrs. Anna Sylvander of 86 Park avenue, Buttenburg, N J. An affidavit alleged to have been signed by her had been presented in Bambricl's $ behalf. It stated that she had seen Dapp1ng killed that Bambrick was at her table and had not done the shoot1ng On the stand Mrs. Sy1- wander denied all these statements, and even denied that she had signed this affidavit. She said she had been at the picnic, but did not see the shooting; that Bambrick was not at her table.
 T have not the. slightest doubt of the guilt of this defendant" said Justice Weeks, announcing his de- cision. Tt has been proved beyond all question. In the afidavits and testimony presented to me are many inconsistencies. I am confident that the original jury convicted this man on the facts, and I have no right to interefere"
New Britain herald., 1916-10-05
REPUBLICANS SPLIT;
 DEMOCRATS SMILE ! Deming's Candidacy for Repre- sentative Is Booming
 
 WESTCOTT FOR DEMOCRATS?
Many Kensingtonites Planning to At 
 tend Annexation Meeting Tonight al of Mrs. Harriet Fowler Tomorrow

A The apparent split in the ranks Of @@he republican party grows greater each day, according to their demo- cratic brethren. Yesterday 1t was announced that there was move ment in the works to have Judge George G. Griswold run against Colo
 nel Charles M, Jarvis for the nom1na- ,t2on for representative at the coming
 caucus of the republicans. Judge
 Griswold was interviewed this morn ing and said that in no sense was ne
 an avoWed candidate for the place but
 if his name was presented at the
 caucus, he would probably do nothing against the wishes of his friends. He x said that he has not been visited by any delegation as yet, though he had
 heard that one was coming to see
 him.
 According to a prominent repuh- j. Iican this morning the caucus could ! do nothing better than to run Francis Deming of the Berlin Savings Bank and he said there will be a strong
 effort by MT. Deming's friends at the caucus to further his candidacy Mr,
 Deming, said the speaker, has a knowledge second to none, of the @own's affairs and he will make an 8 ideal representative in the next legis- lature. From stories current about town, said the speaker, there is con- siderable feeling about the represen- M Mtativeship, since Mondays election mnd many members of the party " have expressed their desire of having Mr. Deming chosen. In the early part of the summer the names most often mentioned were those of Colo ner Charles M. Jarvis, ex-First SN- lectman William H, Gibney and Mr. ; Deming. The latter never expressed republicans are out for him, accOpd- ing to reports, and he may be chosen at the caucus next Friday evening.
 All these things tend to make this "a democratic election, asserted 2 member of that party today. While the democrats have as yet failed to pick out any candidate, the feeling grows stronger each day tha1 the Nomination will be tender"d to L. A. Westcott of East Berlin, 1Ir. West colt will carry all his own F91ty and a large part of the republican vCtCs, is the belief of the derlOoTct: and if Tse will consent to run, the coWn will he ideally repres~1tcd. II IS known hat the democrats tried to induce Mir Wcstcott to TUT fc~ 9olcctman, but he did not feel he could give up the time necessary to fill the position. zks the legislature very rarely is in Session more than four months, MT. aWestcott's friends are in hopes he will be the standard bearer of his