davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
About Heads Of Republican
Commissioners
ROAD FOOzLE is The CAUSE
Clay Residents viii Fight Attempt at
Needless nchment-PoIitics
and Desire for Reelection
Will Carve Out Final
Decision in the
Mess

Commissioners Ramey and Wilson
are frankly worried over a situation
which promises, unless adjusted, to
ALLEVIATE many good votes in Clay and
Morgan townships when they come
up for reelection. The mess is any
thing but pleasing to the commission
ers and they are making every human
effort to adjust affairs.
1t appears that these two commits
sioners, together with County Sur
veyor Shaw, held an emergency meet
ing several weeks ago and neglected,
either Intentionally or otherwise, to
notify the third commissioner, John
Earlywine, of the session. At this
time, word was given out that on ac-
count of lack of funds, the Martins
burg-Utica road would have to be a
much cheaper affair than originally
panned.
When this action became known,
residents of Martinsburg and the sur
rounding community became very,
very angry and indignant. The idea
that their long-cherished road should
be cheapened was anything but pleas
ing to these gentlemen, and the more
they thought and talked, the hotter
they became.
Commissioner Earlywine has, in
ha han ohp
up his sleeve. Left out of the pro-
ceedings for some mysterious reason,
he is absolved from all responsibility,
he believes. One of his prediction
promises was that the road should be
built and, though he desires to satisfy
his constituency, he is powerless in
view of the Republican majority on
! the board.
Wrathful and indignant, prominent
residents of Martinsburg journeyed to
Mt. Vernon Monday and with talk of
no mild nature, conferred with the
Republican commissioners. They
| pointed out that the state will bear
the expense of the up-keep of the
road; that the state will pay a goodly
portion of the expense Of its building
and that they should have first-class
highway, and not mere shoddy sub
stitute.
1t is said that politics and aspira
tions for reelection will play very
prominent part in the decision of the
Republican members of the board Of
commissioners. In the light Of this
fact, the results will be watched witt
great interest.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Arose Over Return OF nugget
Of Gold
CONSTABLE HELD AT BAY
When Summoned To Scene OF Quarrel
But Bested SpangIer In The Gun
Play Which Followed His
Arrival

Richard West of Globe, Arizona, for
merly of this city, has sent The Banner
a copy of the Globe Silver Belt, con-
tanning an account Of the shooting of
George B. Spangler, former proprietor
of the White Palace theatre here and
cousin of Mrs. Frank Bum of this
city.
The account follows:
The shooting occurred in Jesse
Hills grocery store, Spangler stagger-
ing out of the building and falling at
the entrance, dying in few minutes.
1t is said that there had been some
trouble between Hill and Spangler ov-
er an alleged fake gold nugget, the
property of Hill; that Hill is alleged
to have sold it to him for $40; that
the latter changed his mind for some
unknown reason and demanded that
his money be returned him, and that
Hill refunded his money. 1t was claim
ed by Hill that Spangler refused to re-
turn the nugget to him after he had re-
ceived his money back and when he
demanded it, Spangler drew his gun
and threatened to elbow him in two"
M. o. Goodspeed, who was in the
adjoining pool hall at the time, was
attracted by raised voices and saw
Spangler was holding gun in his hand,
and sent boy after constable Brooks.
| Brooks went into the pool hall and
passed into the store. Spangler had
his gun in his hand and the officer
said: Young man, you had better
give me that gun" Spangler immed-
lately opened fire on the officer, the
first shot missing him, and before
Brooks could fire he was hit by the
second shot. Brooks then returned the
fire of Spangler, emptying his gun, and
| shot him twice in the chest, three
shots going wild Brooks was struck
by another bullet from Spangler's gun
before the latter turned and stumbled
out of the front door.
| III. w dlldCe was Cdlleu anu she dr.
rived in a few minutes, but too late
to be of any assistance to Spangler, as
he died about minute after he arriv.
al. Brooks was placed in an auto and
taken to DR.. Briley's office, where his
wounds were dressed, and then taken
to his home. His injuries are flesh
wounds, one bullet passing through
the flesh over his ribs, while the other
| glanced off rib.
AS a result of the autopsy, steps
were taken to ascertain who the per
son or persons were that shot the un
fortunate man besides Constable
Brooks. aun
| Jesse Hill, owner of the place where
the shooting occurred, and Jim Gould
who was in the place at the time, wer,
arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Tom Nc
Cullough and Vernon Martin, VIII,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18

came from Clinton to investigate the
matter The arrests we're made Oh O.
warrant charging murder, issued upon
complaint Of James " Parks. Both
men we're brought before Justice Bul.
lard for preliminary hearing, which
they waived, and bond in each case
was fixed at $4,000. Hill succeeded in
making bond, his signer being s. w.
Stewart and Tim Chapman. while
Gould's bond was signed by Miss Cos
per and J. L. Spaw.
George S. Spangler was in partner
ship with w. f. Rowlee of Silver City
and had come to Duncan with new
car which he intended selling here. He
was member Of the Elks, Moose and
Eagles lodges and in good standing in
each.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
I. |. White
OF COLUMBUS STARTED HIS
BUSINESS CAREER IN MT.
VERNON WITH THE CURTIS
sAPP COMPANY.

In the section of the Columbus
Dispatch Sunday which was devoted
to the q. l.. White store, there ap-
peared several lines of interest to Mt.
Vernon people. These are as fol-
lows:
His (Mr. White's) actual business
career started when he was offered a
clerkship in the dry goods store of
the Curtis-Sapp company, in Mt. Yer
non. This was in 1858. The job
payed 81 week. He took it on con-
dition that If he did not like it he
would return to Ohio Wesleyan. He
liked the business so well, however,
that he gave up any further thoughts
of continuing his schooling. For two
years he worked as clerk in this
small store, and at the end of that
time, he had saved up the sum OF
$780,"
The article further tells of Mr.
Whites decision to open a store OF
his own in East Liverpool and of his
meeting Jared Sperry, a Mt. Vernon
merchant, in New York city, who in
troduced him and established his
credit with wholesale houses there.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
UNCONSCIOUS
FOR LONG PERIOD AFTER FALL.
OFF FREIGHT TRAIN-DUsLIN
TAKEN HOME.

Unconscious for seven hours as the
result Of fall of a freight train near
the local B. & o. station Sunday
morning at 2 o'clock. the condition
Of Daniel Dublin was regarded ae suf-
ficiently serious to warrant his re-
moval Sunday afternoon to his homa
I'm Newark.
Dublin is employed In this cii7,
and had paid flying visit to Newark.
Returning on freight train, he jump
ed off when he reached Mt. Vernoa,
but the train was moving at such n
rate Of speed that he lost his balance
and instantly became unconseioua.
not recovering until Sunday morning
at 8 o'clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
TURTLE
Act Performed By AutOmO-
bile Sunday Morning
And Three Young MGnsHaVG
very Narrow Escape

A mashed top, broken windshield
and muddy clothes are all that are
left to remind Paul NJ. Ashbaugh
Bert o. Evans and Harold Alsdorf of
their very narrow escape from SER
ious injury Sunday when their auto
mobile turned turtle with them.
The three we're riding in the ma
chine, which belonged to Mr.. Alsdorf,
Sunday morning and while going
down a hill east of Gambler they
struck a pile of soft dirt that had
been dumped into a mudhole. The
dirt caused the machine to skid and
climb very steep bank at the side of
the road from which it tumbled back
wards. How they got out of the ma.
chine before it overturned is more
than any of the three were able to
tell, but they all agree that they
were exceptionally lucky.
After some little time they man,
aged to right the machine and repair
it so that they could make the re
tuvn trip. The machine limped back
to Mt. Vernon about noon Sunday
with its passengers still little white
from the effects of their narrow es
cape.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
BECK'S Head
INJURED BY STRIKING AGAINST
WHEEL OF WAGON

Samuel Beck of Ringold street nNaA
with very painful accident SATURDAY.
afternoon at the Barnard box faetasy.
where he is employed. Mr.. Beck was
loading boxes on his wagon when N
slipped and fell from the wagoA -
the ground, striking his head On ths
wheel Of the wagon. He sustained a
cash in his head which required sew
eral stitches to close.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18

There is more Catarrh in this sectea@
OF the country than all other diseases
put together, and for years IL was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors pre-
scribed local remedies, and by constanea
Iy falling to cure with local treatment
pronounced IL incurable. Catarrh - q
local disease, greatly Influenced by con-
5titutionaI conditions and therefore re-
Quires constitutional treatment HAlf9'
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by y. 4
Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio. Is conasse
tutIonal remedy. is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the MuooN4
Surfaces OF the System. One AunofeM
Dollars reward is offered for any eaaA
that Halls Catarrh Cure fails 90 cure
Send for circulars and testimonials.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. 0Atos
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
DEATHS
+ + \ 4 i r i. \ + i
Harrison Ferris

Harrison Ferris died Monday morn;
ing at $3.50 o'clock at his home in
Fredericktown after ten days ILL
ness of a complication of diseases.
The deceased was "a years of age and
was we'll known in Knox county, hav-
ing served two terms as county COM
missioner. He is survived by his wife,
two sons and two daughters, all Of
this county. The funeral at the late
home Wednesday afternoon at 1880
o'clock. Interment. in Forest ceme-
terry.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Opening
OF THE REMoDELED BAPTIST
CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING
When a Series Of Meetings Was In
augurated by Or. conant to
Continue Several Days
(Contributed.l

Two wonderful sermons were de-
livered Sunday at the Baptist church.
The word evangelist often means in
the public mind something sensation
al. One wondered Sunday if the
shade of ID. l.. Moody had come back.
The entrance was so quiet that it
was hardly realized that the congre
cation was really opening and enter
ing their new building for religious
services. Only the first floor room
was used, however, and it will con-
tinue to be the meeting place until
the entire building is completely fin
ished.
DR.. Conant's first sermon was one
of great power and gripped the hearts
of his hearers. The text was from
Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power
after that the Holy Ghost is come up
on you" The word power is trans
lated from the Greek word "dunamis"
from which comes the word dyna-
mite. Hence his subject Dynamite.
DIR. Conant then surprised his hearers
with a message which seemed so
much larger than the speaker. And
it was larger, for it had the big mes
sage of the Word in it.
He said men are searching every
where for power with which to run
their mills, their business and all
human affairs. Is this quest for pow.
er good or bad? 1t is good If men
| seek the higher power of God also.
What are the facts which we face
today? asked the speaker. And then
in most searching, but kindly, man.
ner he mercilessly exposed the lack
of power and its uses by the church
es. OF the 1000, 100000 people, 1000,
100000 never heard the gospel. The
nations of Europe, supposedly Chris
tian nations, are at each others
throats in a useless war. Worldliness
prevails in the churches. Lack oi
converted power and life manifested
everywhere. Commenting upon the
words, "ye shall be my witnesses" he
said that but few attended prayer
meetings and If man attempted tC
| get up and say anything there hi:
knees shook with embarrassment be
cause he was not used to it. Finally
in wonderfully eloquent peroratior
he lifted the devotion of his hearers
with the vision of what they could dC
if endued with the power from OIL
high.
The evening sermon was based up
on Ezekiel, chapter 81, and his valley
of dry bones. Dry bones mean deat
men. Sinners are dead men. The
prophet went out into this valley ant
stood amidst the bones to deliver {
sermon to the dead bones. Was. he
crazy? Yes, if he had not had the
"word of the Lord" So is the moderI
preacher crazy in trying to preach t.
sinners unless he has the word of the
Lord. But the bones came to life. 81
may sinners by the grace of God.
Meetings tonight and tomorrow
night. Subjects: "How Prayer Ripen
the Fruit" and "How Evangelism
Ripens the Fruit"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18

|. Loans made promptly.
2. We offer the best terms.
3. Most privileges to borrowers.
4. Time to suit borrowers.
5. Borrowers can pay back in whole
or in part at any time.
6. Assets $1O,5OO.OOO. Five per cent
paid on time deposits.
Z. Rankin building, % West Gay
street, Columbus, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Brown colIey

Brown Colley of West Chestnut
street died Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the Mt. Vernon hospital,
following an illness of acute nephritis
The deceased came here last De
cember and was employed with the
Mt. Vernon Bridge Co. He recently
secured patent on vaporizing pro
cess which promised to return we'll
He has sister, Mrs. Morgan, in New
York city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
NEEDLE
REMOVED MONDAY FROM HAND
OF MRS. CHEW

Mrs. William Chew of East High-
street underwent an operation at the
Mt. Vernon hospital Monday morning
for the removal Of a large piece Of
needle which was broken off in her
hand several days ago.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
D. c. Dewitt

Word has been received here Of
the death in New York city Saturday
of D. C. Dewitt, professor of chemis-
try in Cooper institute, after a short
illness of pneumonia. The deceased
was born at Brink Haven, this county,
and went to New York many years
ago. He is survived by his wife. The
funeral and interment in New York
Tuesday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
MAYOR Mitchell
ASKED TO ADVERTISE MOTHERS
DAY-MAY "a is DATE

Mayor Mitchell is in receipt Of 4
letter from Mrs. Samuel Black Of Ce-
lumbus notifying him that Governor
Willis has set May IA as the date for
the celebration of Mothers day
throughout the state, and asking him
to give local publicity to the same.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
WILD WEST COMING

c. w. Finney, advance agent for
the 101 Ranch Wild West, is in the
city making arrangements for its ap-
pearance here on May 8. Buffalo Bill
is with this company.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
married men begin rioting," saw

Married men begin rioting," says
a London headline. Shucks! Just
send for their wives. Who ever heard
of married mems riot that ever
amounted to anything? England Is
getting scared of its own shadow.
Mrs. e. l.. Parker returned Sunday
evening from visit in Columbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18

fled a motion to strike out certain
sections of the petition of Charles l..
owen and Robert X owen seeking
construction Of the will of Frank ".
Owen.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18

There was a time when fool was
a man who didn't know anything. But
nowadays a fool is usually a man
who knows it all.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
new Term
OF COURT.
Is Convened Monday Morn
ing By Judge Blair
After The January Session Is
Brought To Close
Assignment Of..Jury Gases Is
First Order OF Business
Answer Is Made By Jacobs
In Baker Damage Suit
MetCaIf Will PrObated-- Mis-
CelIanGOuS Court Items
MetCaIf Will PrObated--
CelIaneOuS Court Items

The January term of common pleas
court was adjourned sine die Monday
morning and the April term was con-
vened by Judge Blair.
The docket was called and attor-
neys announced the status of the var
ious cases.
An assignment of cases for jury
trial will be made to commence ON
May 15, on which date the petit jury
is to report for duty. In the mean
time, Judge Blair will hear motions
and other matters that go to the court
without the intervention of the jury.
The grand jury assembled at 1 p.
m. There we're two absentees on &C.
count Of illness-John H. Burke and
F. w. Loney. The vacancies were fill
ed by Court Bailiff Purcell by the
calling of Joseph Myers of the Sec
ond ward and d. c. Stone of the
Fourth ward. The court appointed
Jay Walker foreman and the oath
was administered to him.
The same oath administered to the
foreman was taken by the other mem
bers of the grand jury, whereupon
Judge Blair gave the usual instruc-
tions.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Guardian Appointed

Bertha Meek has been appointed
guardian of Virginia D. Meek, min
or, giving $1,000 bond with Lewis w
Hardesty and George NJ. Miller as
sureties.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Order Issued

An order for private sale of real
estate has been issued in the action
of Clinton M. Rice, guardian of Susie
]. Hoovler, minor, VS.. Susie l. Hoov-
Ter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Emma MeteaIfs VIII

Emma MeteaIfs WILL
The will of Emma +. Metcalf has
been admitted to probate. 1t was ex-
ecuted on Nov. 2, 1915, with Ella O..
Bartlett and Clinton M. Rice as wit
nesses. After the payment of all
debts and the erection of a monument
costing 800, she bequeaths all re.
naming property to her mother, Sar-
ah Metcalf, and her husband, VIII
liam Metcalf, during their life time
with authority to sell personal prop
erty After their death, the residue
of the estate shall be sold and the
proceeds divided among her children.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18

Success consists in doing the eonA-
mon things of life uncommonly well.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Third Partial

Third Partial
A third partial account has been
filed by Thompson Dowds, guardian
Of Lola Dowds, and others, minors,
showing $917.71 received, $515.7O dis
bursed, leaving balance of $402.01 due
wards.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Account Filed

NCCUUHt FHtU-
Lysander Simpkins, executor of B.
]. Simpkins, has filed first and final
account, showing $1,649.17 received
and disbursed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18

Failure is the line of least persist
ence.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Sale Ordered

Sale Ordered
In the assignment of John w. Til
ton, an order for private sale has
been issued to Frank c. Hite, as
signee of stock and merchandise.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Motion Filed

Motion Filled
A motion for a rehearing of excep-
tions to the account of the executor of
John Albert has been filed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
No Bidders

No Bidders
The property in the case Of ]. L
Bowers VS.. Emma Thatcher and 9th
ers was not sold Saturday afternoon
by Sheriff Woolison for want Of bid
ders.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
MORTGAGES

ON HOMES IN COLUMBUS AND
FARMS IN CENTRAL OHIO,
THE SECURITIES OF THE
BUCKEYE STATE BUILDING G.
LOAN COMPANY.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Suit on Mote

Suit on Mote
Smith Gearhart has instituted pro-
ceedings against Cora E. Klein and
others seeking to recover $500 on
promissory note, secured by mort
gage on real estate. Ewalt and
Blair for the plaintiff.
O.
Motion Filed
Through her attorneys, l.. G. Still
well, Columbus Ewalt and Robert l.,
Carr, Bessie M. Owen. executrix, has
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Answer Filed

Answer Filed
r. l.. Jacobs has filed an answer in
the damage suit brought against him
and his son, Charles, by Arthur S.
Baker, admitting ownership of auto
mobile and operation of same by his
son on June 13, 1915, but AYERS that
he has been improperly made party
defendant. He claims to be unin-
formed about alleged striking Of Bak-
er by the machine and states that if
such were the cause, it was due to
plaintiffs negligence. He further
denies responsibility for alleged in
juries in view Of his not being present
in the car at the time. In the light
of this alleged fact, he asks that the
suit be dismissed. Robert l.. Carr is
his attorney.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Marriage Licenses-

Marriage Licenses
Warren Horton, laborer, and zella
Bell Styers, both of Buckeye City
George s. Harter, ]. p.
Ross Dean Davis, laborer, Mans
field and Pearl Mae Edwards, Mt
Vernon. Rev. J. A. Long.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-18
Deeds Filed

Deeds Filed
Harry D. Hookway to Ira Atwood
part lot Z of Mayors and Severns' ad
dition to Mt Vernon, 81.
William H. Fry to A. J. Rine, 105.SO
acres in Jackson, $4,000.
Alfred Tisserand to c. v. Banbury
140 acres in Jefferson, $3,500.
Susan Walter to Scott Robinson
part lot SO, belmont addition to Mt
Vernon, 500.
Lee Butler, administrator, to Ben
jamin Butler, parcel in Mt. Vernon
$3.50.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-05-24

Charlie Chaplin is being sued for
$500, 900 for breach or contract which
is enough to make him feel like drop
ping comedy for tragedy Or
leans States.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-05-24
AUSTRALIA WILL WREST METAL
INDUSTRY FROM GERMAN CONTROL

smelling, refining and realization insti-
tuition for the treatment of silver, lead
and gold ores and concentrates,
Mr.. Mahons statement tells also of
the formation of an Australian Zinc
Producers association, with which is
affiliated every important zinc pro-
ducing company with head offices in
the commonwealth. Through the me-
dunn of this association, its members
have agreed to sell all their market
able ore for period of fifty years.
Replying to an intimation appearing
in a London financial journal that Aus
tralia's metal industry was perhaps
being exploited in the labor interest
under the cover of banishing German
influence, Mr. Mahon has asserted that
the men interested in the metal or
CARNATIONS here have little or no
sympathy with the political opinions
of the present Qabor) government"
and that mo party purpose" was con-
sidered 1T is quite evident" Mr.,
Mahon said, that German influence
is not yet extinct in those circles in
London which dominate financial liter
ature.'
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-05-24
fey Associated Press.)

MELBOURNE, Australia, May "a
What was described, before the war
began. as Germans domination" of
the worlds metal trades through leu
tonic commercial and industrial sup
remacy in Australian mining regions,
has after year of systemized effort
virtually been destroyed, according to
long statement issued by Hugh
Manon, acting attorney general.
Negotiations instituted by William
II. Hughes when attorney general and
since prosecuted by him AS federal
prime minister in England, have borne
fruit in the creation of cooperative
organization of mining companies in
Australia to deal with the commercial
metals industry Through this asso-
citation, according to Mr.. Mahon's
statement, this giant business is being
placed on footing tree from the pos
sibiity of foreign control in the fu
mre. This organization, the Associa
led Smelters Proprietary. Ltd, is pro
bably the largest metallurgical estab
lshment of it's kind in the world-a