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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-28
POLITICS WOULD
BE ELIMINATED
Organization To Boost The
Plan Has Been
Effected

The city of Newark is also consid'
'ering changing its form of municipal
government.
Last Wednesday at the MONDAY
luncheon of the chamber of COM
merce, the question of commission
government for Mt. Vernon was dis.
cussed. All speakers seemed agreed
that the present form of government
is both inadequate and unproductive
of efficiency. By motion, commit
tee of the organization was instructed
to investigate the various forms of
'muny" government and report back
at future noon-day luncheon.
The city of Newark has gone
through these preliminary stages and
the following, from the American
Tribune, represents what has been
done to date in like movement in
the Licking county seat:
The friends of a charter commits
sion for Newark held another enthus-
iastic meeting in the convention room
of the court house last evening. About
sixty men were present. The meet
ing was called primarily for the pur-
pose of organizing to push the cam
paign for election of a charter com.
mission. A review of the work that
has preceded was given by Hon. Ed
ward Kibler, temporary chairman
and e. S. Randolph, after which A. 4.
Stasel was asked to explain to those
present what he understood by a
charter. He made it clear to those
who heard him that the adoption of a
charter for Newark meant the elimi.
nation of politics from our city and
home rule for Newark. Prior to the
adoption of the amendments to the
state constitution in 1912 the cities
of Ohio were governed by the state
legislature and were governed so uni
formly that Mt. Vernon and Newark
had essentially the same form of gov
ernment, and practically the same
number of officials as cities of the
size of Cleveland and Cincinnati.
Cities have different needs and need
home rule to properly work out their
individual problems in their own
chosen way.
After remarks by Sid Smith and
Others the movement organized With
the following officers:
President-Edward Kibler.
Vice Presidents - Charles Rosel,
Henry Schnaidt, William M. Morgan,
N. G. Sherburne, e. M. Baugher.
Secretary-Ernest T. Johnson.
Treasurer-W. G. Metz.
The above officers were directed to
meet and report at the next meeting
a list of fifteen additional names for
members of the executive commit.
tee, making twenty-three members OF
the executive committee.
The convention room of the court
house cannot be had Dec. 4, so that
the next meeting will be held in the
same place Friday evening, Dec. 8, at
1880 o'clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-28
FALL IS FATAL
MRS. SUSAN JACKSON sUccUMBs
TO INJURIES

Mrs. Susan Jackson died at her
home in South Vernon just after mid
night Saturday morning, the result OF
injuries sustained Friday in fall
down a flight of stairs in her home.
The deceased was S5 years of age and
is survived by the following children;
Mrs. Ella Watson of Geneva, Ind,
James R. Jackson at home, Mrs. Mat
tie Martin of this city, Mrs. Maggie
Atkinson who resides in New Hamp-
shire and Mallie v. Jackson at home.
The funeral at the late home Monday
afternoon at o'clock. Interment in
Mound View cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-28
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A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Beeman of West High
street Friday afternoon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-28
Catarrh Cannot BE cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh Is a local disease, greatly in
fiuenced by constitutional conditions,
and in order TO cure ii you must
tarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts thru the blood on the mucous sur
faces of the system. Halls Catarrh
Cure was prescribed by one of the best
Is composed of some of the best tonics
known, combined with some of the
best blood purifiers. The perfect com
bination of the ingredients in Halfs
Catarrh Cure is what produces sucn
wonderful results in catarrhal condi-
tions. Send for testimonials. free.
r. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, q.
All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-28
APPLETON
Named Clerk Of Water
Works Department
Mayor Mitchell Selects A Successor
To Clinton N. Williams Whose
Resignation Was rendered
Friday

Mayor Mitchell has appointed w.
G. Appleton successor to Clinton N.
Williams whose resignation as clerk
of the city water works was rendered
Friday.
Mr.. Appleton has been an employe
of Bird Brothers hardware store for
a number of years and is very efflc-
lent man. His appointment will meet
with universal commentator through
out the city, as the choice could not
have been happier one.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-28
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WANT AN ALLEY? ..

Shelby Nov ?5-Shelby is sell.
ing its alleys.
Shelby, like the majority of
population centers in Ohio, has
police and firemen. These police
and firemen, like the majority in
Ohio, desire pay for services ren.
dered.
Shelby, like the majority of
Ohio towns, hasn't any more
loose change than needed.
Shelby, however, has many al.
leys. So it's selling several OF
them to pay the police and fire
men and to clean what streets
and alleys are left.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-28
deed DIGNIFIED
BY FACT THAT 1T WAS ONLY
COURT NEWS SATURDAY

One lonely little deed was all in
the news line which graced the court
house Saturday morning. At every
office in the Knox county temple of
justice The Banner reporter was told
there was nothing new, with the sin
gle exception of the recorders sane
tum sanctorum where the aforesaid
deed was found duly entered upon
the books. It was a transfer of a
parcel of land in Mt. Vernon by
Patrick Delaney to James A. Kelley.
The mentioned consideration was one
dollar.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-28
DEATHS
Ada Maria simpkins

Ada Maria Simpkins died at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Simpkins, IA Elizabeth street,
Saturday morning at $3.50 o'clock af-
ter an illness Of about two days. The
deceased was 12 years of age and Is
survived by her parents, one brother,
William, aged IA years, and one sis
ter, Anna, aged 10 years. The fun
eral Monday morning at 1O:3O o'clock
sun time, at the Amity M. e. church.
Interment in the Amity cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-28
The Sanford Funeral

The remains of Edward B. Sanford
late of Chicago, arrived here early
Friday morning. The services were
held in the Mccormick chapel at $3.50
o'clock and the remains were inferred
in Mound View cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-28

Sycamore Valley Lodge, I. o. o.
F., of Brandon will hold an oyster
supper at their hall, Thanksgiving
evening, for the members and fam
lilies.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-02-25
BIG LOT SALE WEDNESDAY.

One of the finest building sections
adjacent to Stanford will be opened
up for homes by Walton Bros, the
Town Lot Men of Glasgow, in big
sale here next Wednesday afternoon.
A big advertisement will be found
on the third page today, giving de-
tails of the safe of the most desirable
building section, which probably can
be found anywhere near this city.
1t is the Embry subdivision of 80
acres on Lancaster avenue. The
Messrs. Walton are on the ground
and are advertising their big sale far
and wide. They are experienced reel
estate men and are well known here
having conducted the sale of the lots
in what is known as the Land
subdivision several years ago. They
bought that properly at that time
from the Embry Bros, and pleased
everyone with their methods of SELL
ing. They will have brass band
and other attractions and plan to
make next Wednesday afternoon
red letter day for all.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-02-25
SILVER MEDAL CONTEST
To Be Held BY Mckinney w. c. T.
U.-Annual Reception Held.

The w. C. T. U. at Mckinney will
hold Matron's Silver Medal Con-
test at the Baptist church at that
rriiace on Friday evening, March 3rd,
beginning at seven thirty O'Clock.
The speakers will be Mrs. Fred
Gooch, Mrs. Sarah Dayton, Mrs.
Frank Order, Mrs. John Mckinney.
The program will be interpreted
with music and playlet by the
school boys and girls. Much interest
is being manifested in this entertain
ment of the W. C.. T. U. Admission
will be twenty-five cents; children
fifteen cents.
DR.. and Mrs. j. B. Smith kindly
opened their home to the w. C. T,
U. ladies of Mckinney Feb. 18th,
for the purpose of holding their an
nual reception in honor of their no
BILE founder, Frances E. Wizards
birthday anniversary. This faithful
band of women seize every opportu-
nifty to create temperance sentiment
and solicit new members, having
gained two on this occasion. The
dining room was tastefully decora-
ted with yellow narcissus and lighted
candles. Delightful refreshments
were beautifully served by the hos
tess, assisted by the officers and
members of the Union. A large
crowd attended both afternoon and
evening and all report rousing good
time.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-02-25
TWO JURIES WERE HUNG"
On Minor Cases Before Court Took
Up Smith Murder Trial.

Circuit court has been engrossed
principally this week with considera-
ton of the Alford-Smith murder
case, but before it was taken up sew
eral minor cases were disposed of. A
jury acquitted Chas. Robbins, of the
East End, on a charge of drawing a
pistol on H. B. Howard. The jury
which tried Will Love, a local negro,
on charge of selling whisky to Sam
Taylor, was unable to agree. The
trial of A. B. Florence, on a charge
of intimidating election officers, also
resulted in hung jury. The case
against Milton Powell for assault
and battery, growing out of the same
incident, was compromised with a
SIS fine. Louis Lester charged with
ST ooting at and wounding Reed Phil
lipps, was fined $50 and costs. LUIS
ter was shooting at Phillips father
at the time. The grand jury has been
very busy this week investigating va
rious offenses, and a number of in
dictments have been returned. One
or two indictments are rumored to
have been returned growing out of
incidents in connection with the AL
ford-Smith killing
Dan Milburn, of Lancaster, who
formerly sold sewing machines in
this county, was acquitted by jury
Friday morning of having shot Jim
Jones, negro of the Hale's Well
section,
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-02-25
REPUBLICANS
TO MEET HERE
County Convention Will Be Held
Saturday and District Convention
On Tuesday Next.

The Lincoln county republican
convention will be held here Satur-
day afternoon at which time 10 del
egates will be chosen to the Eighth
district convention which meets in
Stanford next Tuesday, Feb. 29th.
On the following day, March LIST,
the republicans of the state will meet
In convention at Louisville and
choose their delegates to the national
convention to be held in Chicago,
and which will nominate their candi-
date for president.
A few weeks ago it seemed that
former Vice President Fairbanks of
Indiana, would get the instructions,
of the Kentucky delegation to the
national convention. Edwin P. Nor
row, recent republican candidate for
governor, had promised that he
should have Kentucky, in return for
the many favors the tall, slim Hoos-
Ter statesman has done in the. past
for Kentucky republicans. but now
it all seems changed. The rank and
file of the Kentucky republicans are
not for Fairbanks, and a great many
of the leaders who never did be-
lieve that he had chance to be NOM
mated, want to "ride a live one"
For that reason, the majority of the
Kentucky delegation to the national
convention will go uninstructed, and
be ready to ride the Hughes band
wagon when it gets started.
Former Internal Revenue Collect
or Ludlow F. Petty, of Shelbyville,
made a gumshoe visit up in this end
of the state the other day, and
things" changed around considera-
bic after this visit. Prominent re-
publicans who had previously been
for Fairbanks instructions, came out
with the declaration that Kentucky
should go uninstructed. Petty is a
wheelhorse in the ranks of the repub-
licanS, and many believe he is work
ing right in line with former Post
master General Frank Hitchcock,
who is said to be strongly for
Hughes. The tip has gone out that
Roosevelt will support Hughes if he
is nominated, and this, it is said, will
make the movement TO nominate the
associate justice of the Supreme
court all the stronger. A great many,
however, see in tins subtle Hughes
movement scheme to obtain enough
unlnStructed delegations at the ma
tional convention, to bring about the
nomination of Roosevelt at the pro-
per time. 1t really looks mighty like
it will be either Hughes or Roosevelt.
If it is not Roosevelt, it is a pretty
sure bet that Heddy viii name he
man.
Several prominent republicans of
the Eighth congressional district are
candidates for delegates to the ma
tional convention. The district is
entitled to two delegates and two al
ternates. A rather pretty contest
may be staged here next Tuesday for
this honor when the district conven-
ton meets here. Several hundred
prominent republicans from the IL
counties of the district, are expect
ed to attend the convention here and
then take the train for Louisville,
for the state convention.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-02-25
Q. & c. DIVISION TO BOWEN?
Persistent Rumor That Railroad Will
Move Big Plant.

A persistent rumor is rife in the
West End of Lincoln that the divi-
sion is to be moved from Danville to
a point in the West End of Lincoln
probably at Bowen Station. 1t is
known that @. & c., representatives
have been taking options on a large
tract of land in that section, and it
is reported that as soon as sufficient
acreage has been obtained, removal
of the trackage and equipment from
the Danville yards will begin. Bowen
lies about three miles south of juno
ton City, and it is said to be the plan
to have the tracks and yards extend
practically from one station to the
other. Inability to obtain more
ground at Danville save at the most
exorbitant prices is said to be respon-
sible for the reported plan of the
railroad company. Furthermore the
facilities for obtaining an adequate
supply of water at Danville are said
to be such that the railroad is desir-
Gus of removing the yards and it is
said that the engineers have discov-
cred that economy can be secured
in diversity of ways, to make the
change very desirable one. Lin
colnites residing in tina, section of
the county, are said to be offering
every inducement possible to secure
the division point for the new To-
cality, realizing the tremendous ad-
vantages it will give them, both in
enhancement of their property val
ues and in the bringing of new trade
and business to that community. 1t
has been suggested that Stanford's
live wire Chamber of Commerce
should make an investigation of the
rumored removal and do what it can
to bring this big business enter
prise" to the West End of this coun-
ty.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-02-25
MRS. CARPENTER
NEW PRESIDENT
Woman's Club Holds Annual Elec.
ton of Oficers-Commenda.
ton for Chautauqua.

The Woman's Club of Stanford
held its annual election of officers
at the Club rooms on Wednesday,
Feb. 23rd, which resulted as follows
President-Mrs. j. G. Carpenter.
First Vice President-Mrs. w. N.
Craig.
Second Vice President-Mrs. T.
W. Pennington.
Recording Secretary-Miss Ophe-
liza Lackey.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. E.
j. Howenstine.
Chairman of Program Committee
Mrs. w. A. TribDie.
Delegate to State Convention
Mrs. E. c. Walton, with Mrs. J. S.
Rice as alternate.
Press Reporter-Mrs. S. M. Sau-
fey.
Treasurer-Mrs. A. c.. Hill.
Librarians = Misses Bette and
Matte Paxton.
The retiring President, Mrs. VIM.
Severance and the new president,
Mrs. J. G. Carpenter will also at
tend the state convention.
None of the newly elected officers
is unmindful of the honor paid her
and all will try faithfully to dis
charge the duties that may devolve
upon them. Under the untiring and
efficient management of our presi-
dent, Mrs. Severance, and her CO.
workers, we are to have the Aka
hest Chautauqua in Stanford this
summer and the Club offers this at
traction as Home Coming Week"
to the many visitors.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-02-25
ROCKCASTLE MAN KILLED.

Ballard Mullins, young railroad
man who shot and killed Quincy
Dye in a negro dive at Paris Sunday
morning, met swift retribution by be-
ing run over and killed by a freight
train near Winchester Tuesday
morning. Immediately after the
murder he escaped and was trying to
reach Rockcastle county, where a
number of relatives reside and from
whence he came. Elmer Harris, his
nephew, also met death beenath the
car wheels. Relatives of the two
men were notified and Cam Mullins,
Sheriff of Rockcastle county, a cou-
sin of the dead man and Willie Sig
nor, brother-in-law went to Win
chester and claimed the bodies.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-02-25
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES

baptlSt 1odng feOple'S Union
Sunday evening at 6:15. Subject:
Worlds Missionary Movement. Miss
Lucille Gastfneau will lead.
Services will be held as usual at
the Baptist church Sunday morning
and evening, with preaching by the
pastor. The morning subject will be
The Law and the Gospel.
Presbyterian church Sunday, Feb.
9th: Sunday school at $3.50; service
at IL o'clock, Getting Acquainted
With Jesus. Union service at z
o'clock at the Christian church in
charge of the two C. E.. societies.
Rev. w. D. Welburn, pastor of the
Methodist church, will preach at Lo-
gan's Creek church next Sunday aft
ernoon at 2:30 o'clock. Services will
be held at the Methodist church here
both Sunday morning and evening as
usual at the regular hours.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-02-25
After Lagrippe-What?

F. G. Prevo, Bedford, Ind, writes:
San attack of lagrippe left me with
q severe cold. tried everything.
got so thin it looked as if 1 never
would get well. Finally, two bottles
OF Foley's Honey and Tar cured me.
l am now well and back to my nor
NAL weight" A reliable remedy for
coughs, colds and Group. Sold ev-
erywhere.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-02-25
JESSE RoUT BUYS STORE

b. w. Leigh, of Hustonville, sold
his stock of goods at the capital of
the West End, last week to E. l..
Ford, of Maxey's Valley and soon
afterward sold his stand and fixtures
to Jesse Rout, who has taken charge
and is opening up an up-to-date
store. Mr.. Leigh will devote his at
tention to his farming and live stock
operations. Mr.. Rout has had much
experience in merchandising, and is
very popular and will undoubtedly
command a good trade right from the
start.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Riutcel motored
out to the Joe Mcdonald ranch Sunday
The funeral of Richard Oldham Wed.
nesday morning was largely attended
The floral tributes were both costly and
many.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cone left Thurs
day for Portland in hopes of benefit
ing Mrs. Cones health.
Sherman Forth has improved the
looks of his beautiful home by coat
of paint.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Kressley enter
tanned a dancing party Friday evening
at their home in Denver.
The Denver Band played for the
Farmers Union Picnic Saturday.
Harry Kube and j. B. Mcdonald at
tended the Farmers Union dance at
Grangeville.
Mr.. Kube returned from Soap Lake,
Wash. leaving Mrs. Kube greatly inn
proved in health.
Mrs. Max Leishner went to Lewiston
Sunday at attend the celebration.
III. H. Miller and family motored to
Lewiston to attend the celebration and
spend few days visiting Mr. Miller IS
parents.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-07-06
SAD CELEBRATION TRAGEDY.
Two Young Americans Torn by Explo
sion of Giant Cap

A celebration tragedy brough sadness
to this community when the two small
sons of Mrs. Allie DeFord were
seriously injured by the explosion of a
giant cap at the Ferdinand celebration
on the afternoon of the third. Mrs,
DeFord and children were among the
throng celebrating at the westside town
and late in the afternoon Henry, a b v
of twelve years of age, picked up a
giant cap near the dance hall and not
realizing the danger of the same placed
a piece of burning punk in the same
causing an explosion which stripped the
flesh from the palm of his left hand,
blew the thumb off and mangled two
fingers to such an extent that is was
necessary to remove the same.
brother six years old, who was
standing near, has his face ba lly torn
and may lose the sight of both ewes.
DR.. Shinnick treated the little suf
ferers at once who underwent the paI !,
manfully. The accident is a shocking
one and when one stops to think of the
way these two little boys may be com.
PEELED to go through life and the suf
fering they will have to bear it damp
ems considerably ones arder for dem.
onstration of patriotism that carries
with it such elements of danger.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-07-06

w w. Bowman spent the fourth of
July at White Bird.
| Harry Wood has gone to Seattle for
brief visit with his sister and brother,
Mr.. and Mrs. Craig Spencer and may
decide to locate there.
Miss Frizzel, the accommodating and
proficient Western Union operator at
the IDEAL office, has been granted two
week s. vacation and will leave shortly
on summer trip.
Deputy Sheriff w. X. Baker of Col
fax, WASH, arrived the first of the
week and will spend a two week IS
vacation with his brother, Bert Baker,
of this city. The two brothers intend
to 90 on fishing trip the last of the
week.
Charles Seay, who is now living on
the Coast, dropped in last week and
will remain for some time visiting with
relatives and friends. He recently re-
turned from Rochester, Mimi, where he
underwent an operation at the Mayo
Brothers hospital and finds his health
is greatly improved
Grandpa Borland returned this week
from several days visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Brockman at Ferdinand and
he reports very fine time and that
the Ferdinand people had good fourth
of J hly celebration with large crowd
present. He also visited the town of
Winchester while away.
Mrs. Mary Pugh is enjoying a visit
of her sister, Mrs. r. F. Mitchner of
Druid, Saskatchewan, Canada, and who
will spend the summer in Grangeville.
She comes from the country which is
sending the best of its manhood to
Europe to fight in the great war. Only
this week she received letter from
friends in Canada stating that several
of the young men of the community,
which is her home, who went to the war
are missing
Mrs. Mary h. Pugh recently con
Guided a deal for the purchase of the
property owned by Professor James of
Sites, which is located in North
GraHgeville and will move into her new
home the first of the week. Some young
Americans who are careless about the
property rights of others broke out
some windows recently. Parents should
keep better check ON the acts of their
children and not permit the reckless
destruction of property which not only
hurts the owner, but also Injuries the
appearance of the city.
w. w. Hatch who farmed west of
town until several days ago and later
returned to the Coast, arrived in the
city last night in company with l.. w.
Waters from the Coast and will remain
for several days looking after some
bust ness matters. He says he has a
longing to return to the prairie and pro-
nOunces it one of the best sections in
the west in which to farm. He is con
Quoting dairy farm on the Coast but
would much prefer wheat farming in
Idaho to dairying in Washington. Mr..
Pan born he states is conducting a
shingle mill and getting along very
we'll