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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-01-27
MAJOR WILLIAM 4.
D0NAH0E PRAISES
BOYS OF BATTERY
Continued from page ~

Iue men are mustered out, which will
probably be the last of February.
THE first battalion of the Mime.
sofa field artillery, which 1 had the
honor of commanding, was composed
of batteries A, B and C and stationed
in st. Paul. Battery A was recruited
after the call of the president and
was made up of laboring men recruit.
ed on Bridge Square, Minneapolis.
This was also true to a great extent
of Battery G. Battery B had been in
the National Guard for about year
and was composed of young society
and college men of the Twin Cities.
In battalion, composed as mine was,
from men of different stations in life,
l had an excellent opportunity to OBJ
serve what kind of men made the
best kind of soldiers and am glad to
say that when it came to doing the
hard work and the dirtiest work, you
could not distinguish the college and
society man from Bridge Square, they
were all willing and the very few
strikers that we found belonged to
neither class and they soon learned
that the going was tough for a man
who couldn't do his work. The day
after we arrived on the border and
while up to our ears in mesquite
and chapparal and cactus l was in
formed that there were 500 horses on
the sidetrack waiting for us to take
them. There was nothing to do but
send for them and as some of them
had not been broke we had consider
able excitement with kickers, strikers
and biters and few days later we
received a consignment of mules to
relieve the monotony.
1T took six months to train my bat
talon to fit them for active service
and we were not the worst outfit on
the border and had the advantage of
well-trained officers. In the contest
which followed the completion by each
artillery unit of the program laid out
by the war department, Battery A of
my command stood highest, and won
the Parker trophy. We competed with
the Washington Artillery of New Or
leans, composed of three batteries,
which were organized prior to the
Civil War and which is commanded
by very efficient knight of Colum-
bus, Major Owens of New Orleans,
and the artillery of Iowa and Indiana,
composed of six batteries.
From my experience on the border
should say that it would take at
least six months to train soldiers to
fit them to handle artillery and this
could only be done where there were
competent artillery officers in charge.
l do not know where we will find an
accommodating enemy in the future
that will wait six months for us to
prepare ourselves. Probably the
peace at any price, people will ar
range that detail, but for myself I
would like to know the price, l am
convinced that some measure of uni
versal service is the only salvation of
this country Of ours. In my opinion
universal service will make better men
of us physically, and better and more
patriotic citizens. 1t will give the ex-
tremely rich and the very poor man
an opportunity to observe the other
at close range and this might help to
do away with the professional agita-
tor"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-01-27

An Irish industry which in 1914 was
valued at over s8.000,000. is in serious
danger. Owing mainly to the high
price and scarcity Of feeding stuffs,
and partly to q sort Of panic, the Irish
farmers are getting rid, not only Of
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-01-27

bers were very pleasantly entertained
at the home of Mrs. w. Geib, No. 2617
Clinton Avenue. Refreshments were
served and musical program rem
dered.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
'CASSED,' BATR|CK
TELLS HIS STORY
IN LOCAL LETTER
Nephew OF Mrs. J. L. Brin-
ing Twice Hit In The
Great War

Mrs. John L. Brining has received a
letter from her nephew, Harry Bat
rick, dated June 1G and written from
Exeter, England, which starts as fol.
lows:
Just few lines to let you know
| am once more back in England after
being burned and 'gassed,' but | am
getting along very nicely now. | am
in a hospital at Exeter and it is a very
nice place. 1t (the burning and gas.
singD happened on the first day Of the
big push at Hill No, 60, so | have
not been long getting over from
France
81 received the packet of war stamps
you sent me, 1t is quite a novelty as
all the boys are looking for the Unit
ed States army coming to France, but
| hear they are here now"
The balance of the letter is devoted
to personal matters, but is interest
ing throughout Mr. Batricks mother
spent some time in this city two sum-
mers ago This is the second time
her son has been hit on the firing
line
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
Elimination OF Waste Big
Factor, Says Mrs.
Pennybacker
lBy Associated Press to The Bannerl

gBy Associated Press to The Bannerl
CIiAUTAUQUA, n. Y, July-Wo.
1scn we're urged by Mrs. Percy V.
Penbybacker OF Austin, Tex, former
IS president of the American Fedora
sion oi Women's Clubs, in an address
she delivered today at the Speakers
Training Camp for Education in Pa
triotic Service, TO aid in the war by
conserving food
Al we do our duty by our allies and
the neutral countries over the seas,
there win be this fall serious lack Of
meat. potatoes and white -four" said
AIRS. Pennybacker "In this dilemma
the government makes direct appeal
10 women"
-'F'irst, II asks that we help the men
'za produce more.
Second, that we eliminate waste
'Tsrrd, the government asks that
women substitute the cheaper foods
afor those that have grown costly.
Fourth, we are asked to conserve
AL fruits and vegetables that are pro.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
\. L.C. KACHELMACHER
IS DEAD IN THE EAST
Former Owner Local Street
Railway Passes
Away

Nils Louis Christian Kachelmacher,
one-time owner of the Mt. Vernon
Electric Railway Co., is dead at Phila-
delphia, according to word received
in Columbus his home, Thursday. The
deceased was 81 years old, having
been born in Norway. He is reputed
to have been multi-millionaire and
was a pioneer i'll the development of
Ohio oil lands on a large scale. The
funeral is to occur at Logan, O. He
leaves "a brother.
In the common pleas court of Knox
county at present, there are six cases
against the deceased by insurance
companies which maintain they
should not recompense defendant for
the buildings burned year or so
ago at Hiawatha park.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
FOUNTAIN IS HOME
OF PECULIAR FISH
Pool On Public Square Close
ly Resembles Trash Pile
When Inventoried

The city aquarium (perhaps bet
ter known as the fountair on The pub.
lie square) now boasts quite a collec-
tion of marine animals and other
things that ordinarily are not found
in fountains even in Mt. Vernon Re.
Gently a local citizen, having heard
that there were some catfish making
their home in the depths of the pool
went to the fountain and peered
searchingly down into the limpid wat
ers CD and he saw: four catfish, sew
eral minnows, one turtle, many scraps
of tin, two tobacco boxes, a rusty tin
can, several waterlogged sticks and
about a peck of bottle caps-probably
taken from soda water bottles, the
conclusion being reached through the
fact that Mt Vernon is dry.
There were also other things to be
found in this same fountain. Empty
beer bottles, stones, pebbles, news
papers and other things too numer-
GUS to mention" Verify a combina-
tion fountain, aquarium and trash pile
is thing of beauty and joy forev-
er
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
BRlNKHAVEN MEN
ARRESTED; AUTO
THEFT is CHARGED

Sheriff Walter B. Mossholder and
Deputy Burr II. Lytle went to Brink
haven Friday morning to take charge
of two men giving the names of b. j.
Hunter and Donald Hoagland, who
were arrested in that place Thursday
night on a charge of stealing an auto
mobile belonging to G.. e. Reynolds
1t is alleged that the two young
men took the machine from garage
and drove to Coshocton in it Thurs
day. They were placed under arrest
upon their return, by Marshal Fox of
Brinkhaven.
lodged in the county Jail.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
KNOX CO. AMONG
FIRST To FINISH
NUMBERING CARDS
Three Men, Enlisting Since
Registration, Are
Draft Proof

Knox county was among the first to
report its draft cards, properly num-
bered, according to Columbus Ewalt,
president of the local draft board.
Mr. Ewalt talked with Hubert Turney,
judge advocate in Columbus, Thurs.
day.
Since Registration Day, three Knox
county young men have enlisted and
are exempt from draft. They are:
Floyd f. Chrisman of Milford town
ship at Cincinnati in the navy
Cledith G. Mcdonald of Monroe
township at Columbus in the medical
department,
BARLEY C. Howard at Mt. Vernon in
the medical department.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
POLITICAL FREEDOM
OF SOUTH AFRICA
REALLY DANGEROUS

LBy Associated Press to The Bannerl
Capetown, South Africa, June 10
(By mail to New York; - A grave
warning against propaganda aiming
at the political independence of
South Africa has just been issued
broadcast by General Botha. His
statement follows:
Members of the South African par
ty must not allow themselves to be
misled by false and misleading pro-
poganda for independence. The pro-
posal is now being made merely to win
votes at the Provincial Council cleo
tions by an appeal to sentiment, and
not to the sound sense of the people
The proposal is wholly impractic-
able, and is moreover very dangerous,
for in the present war conditions it
can only lead to bitterness, division,
race hatred and even civil war.
"There is in South Africa a strong
English population whose Motherland
is now engaged in life and death
struggle. 1t is not surprising that
they regard this movement as treason
able and disloyal, 1t is unjust and dis.
honorable to make such an attempt at
this moment, and the dishonor is all
the greater as the proposal is only in
tended to catch votes for a particular
party.
My warning is intended very earn
estly, because foresee in this move
ment nothing but ruin for South Afri-
ca and disastrous consequences for
the South African people, l appeal
above all to our pioneers and the faith
ers of our people to follow the safe
way Of honor, along which great fu-
ture awaits u.s."
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
U'Oman'S 7QskIn W0rIs
To Conserve Foodyupplv

duced this summer for we shall not
feel the full brunt of war prices until
cold weather comes.
There is y concrete contribution
that each of us can make beginning
today toward the elimination OF
waste. war portion should be our
watchword at each meal This does
not mean hunger It means taking
on the plate only what we will con.
sumo, wasting nothing
ut becomes the solemn duty of ev-
cry woman to keep before her the
fact that this food campaign is not
one of short duration, AS long as the
war lasts, We must stand by our
guns; we must remember that for
every man who goes to the front five
people at home are needed to sustain
him. Above all things, we must let
It be known that no woman has the
right to buy in large quantities and
hoard food for her family. Someone
has well said that such a woman Is
at heart traitor
There was never greater need for
women to be sane than at this hour,
There is no excuse for excitement or
for hysteria. Let there be no weep
ing, no complaining, no lamentation,
when our loved ones answer the call
to duty"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
Bone Family
Reunion
(Contributed.)

(Contributed)
The Bone family reunion was held
at the home of NJ c. Bone in Miller
township on July Fourth with 67 de-
scendants present including children,
grandchildren and great grandchil-
dren. Four descendants were unable
to attend. After a bountiful self
serve dinner which would make the
kaiser sit up and take notice, short
talks were made by Dan Smith and
Gordon Bone of Mt Vernon and Leon
ard Dennison of Utica. Mr.. Smith
emphasized the value of family uni
son which he said had always been
in evidence to a marked degree in
the Bone family Mr.. Dennison dwelt
on the value of family reunions and
urged the practice OF such Officers
for the following year were chosen as
follows:
President--J. H. Bone, Mt Vernon.
reasurer-Charles Bone,
Utica.
Historian-Martha Sherman, Della
ware.
Visitors in attendance included:
Paul Bryant and Ethelyn Tucker,
Fredericktown. Mrs Cynthia Sellers,
Delphos Sellers and Mr. and Mrs.
Cameron Stinson, Utica.
After proceeding to freeze up" on
ice cream, all went home wishing for
many more such meetings at the old
home
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
LEGAL NOTICE
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, KNOX
COUNTY, OHIO.

Case No. 102SS
Christopher Fletcher, Plaintiff
Christopher Stinchcomb ct al,
Alice Snyder, who resides at New Cas-
tie, Pennsylvania, George l.. Canning,
whose residence is unknown, Christopher
Stinchcomb, whose residence is unknown
or the unknown heirs and next of kin OF
Christopher Stinchcomb, whose names
and places of residence are unknown.
unknown, or the unknown heirs and next
of kin of George Stinchcomb whose
names and places of residence are un-
known, Margaret Kipdall whose residence
is unknown or the unknown heirs OF
Margaret Kindall whose names and plac-
es of residence are unknown, will take
notice that on the 30 day of March 1917
Christopher Fletcher filed his petition, in
the Common Pleas Court of Knox Coun-
ty, Ohio, in case No. 102SS, against the
above named parties and others alleg-
ing that he is the owner of in fee simple
of the 1-S6 part of the following describ-
ed real estate:
Lot l6 in the lst Quarter of Monroe Town
ship, Knox County, Ohio, and more par
ticularly described as follows:
Beginning at the South East Corner of
said Section Sixteen thence North along
the East line of said Section Forty six
and Sl-lOO Rods, more or less to the South
owned by Jacob S. Yarman thence West
along the South line of said Yarman's Ave
acre tract sixty eight and 92-1OO Rods
more or less to the South West corner
of lands owned by John Kunke, thence
South along the East line of said Kunkle
tract of Land Forty Six and Sl-100 rods
more or less to the South line of said
Section Sixteen: Thence along the South
line of said Section Sixteen. Sixty Seven
place of beginning containing Twenty
Acres be the same more or less.
and praying that the dover of James B.
Lantz may be set off to him. and for par
tition of the said real estate in said peti-
ton described and such proceedings as
are authorized by law. Such parties are
notified that they are made parties de-
fendant, and are required to answer on
or before the 10th day OF August, 1917.
p. A. BERRY,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
7-3.1O.l7, ,2.31;S-7S =!
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
OFFICERS INSTALLED
BY TIMON THURSDAY

At the regular convention Thurs
day night of Timon Lodge, No. 45,
Knights of Pythias, William r. Hook
way was installed chancellor COM
mander for the ensuing term, along
with the balance of the new officials,
elected in June The installing officer
was Lodge Deputy E. R, Bell, Chan
cellor-Commander Hookway announc-
ed the following appointments:
Relief Committee-John Warman,
Dwight Warman and Walter M. Riley.
Finance Committee-Charles Mills,
James Edmonds and Terrence Mitch
ell.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
DELICATE OPERATION
SAVES LIFE OF A
BAY GELDING

TO save the life Of II bay gelding be.
longing to Thomas Wade, south of the
city, DR.. c. c. Crider performed a very
delicate operation Thursday, remov.
ing a cystic calculus from the veslcal
and urethral parts which weighed
5h ounces 1t resembled a solid
rock, was deep brown in color and
contained $40 of carbonate of lime
magnesia and organic matter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
Little Irene Ransom Tries To
Light 'Sparkler'; Dress
Catches Fire
MOTHER is INJURED
EXTINGUISHING FLAME
Dress Burned Off OF Little
Victim; Condition Is
Critical

Little 5-year-old Irene Ransom, the
daughter of Mr.. and mrs. H. l.. Ran
som of Coshocton avenue, lies in bed
fighting for life at her home and her
mother Is suffering with painful
burns on her hands and arms as a
result of the little girls attempting to
Night Fourth of July "sparkler" The
child was alone In front of the house,
5at of the sight of her parents, when
nur Dress caught fire from the match
she vas using, almost instantly envel-
opnng her in flames. This happened
Thursday afternoon.
Other members Of the family were
in the yard near the little girl at the
tine but, being out of sight, it was lit
tie renes screams that brought her
parents to her. Mrs. Ransom snatch
I'd up the child and began beating
7he flames with her hands, burning
them badly. She did, however, sue
aceed in extinguishing the fire.
The child unconscious and gasplng
for breath, was carried to the house
and the charred parts OF her dress
-were removed while a physician was
called.
She was restored to consciousness
by the physician with little trouble
The little girl was burned most about
her hands, arms, chest and back with
a few slight burns about her face. All
Of the burns except those on her face
were SO severe that her life now Is in
the balance The physician said that
in all probability the child had not
breathed the flames, as was at first
feared.
Mrs. Ransom is also suffering a
great deal with her burned hands and
arms
This war the most serious Fourth of
Juiy accident occurring in Mt Yer
non this year, although several small
eF accidents marred the celebration
nf Independence Day
The attending physician used
the new French dressing, Ambro,
the most modern dressing for
burns known to the medical pro.
sss3.on. This is the first time 1t
has been used in Knox county.
The dressing was formulated by
French physicians in order to give
aid 10 those burned by the liquid
tire used by the Germans In their
attacks.
81 the child lives, and the ply
sician was encouraged Friday, it
will be due almost entirely to this
new dresslns-one of the great
things that has developed from
khe war.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
KENYON MAN WOULD
JOIN RESERVE CORPS

c Benton Senft of Buckeye City
has made application for admission
into the second training camp of the
federal officers reserve corps at Fort
Benjamin Harrison, Ind Mr.. Senft
is graduate of Kenyon college, class
of 1911.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
Loyal
Daughters

Loyal
Daughters
The Loyal Daughters of the Church
of Christ of Bladensburg met at the
home of Mrs. Ida Petry, two miles
south of Howard, Thursday At the
noon hour, picnic dinner was served
on the lawn. The afternoon was spent
in business. Scripture lesson was
read by Lotta Rice and Stella Hall.
Twenty-Five members were present.
Guests were Mrs. Grace Ashcraft of
Bladensburg, Mrs. Ruth Sims of How
ard and Miss Anna Darling of Mt.
Vernon
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10

+ 4 \ 4. i. 4. K 4. i. = !. \ !.
+ SOCIETY NOTES T.
+ i 4 !. I. i. I. !. i. X X II 4.
Mrs. Parsons Hostess
TO A Luncheon
Mrs. Lanning Parsons entertained
with a luncheon at the country club
Thursday afternoon. Covers were laid
for IS. The out.of-town guests were
Miss Edith S. Hurst of Chillicothe
and Mrs. Oscar Arnold of New York
City.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10

Juvenile officer Patrick Purcell
went to Delaware Friday, taking with
him Ruth Hill, aged 16 years, who
was recently adjudged delinquent
and ordered committed to the Girls
Industrial home at Delaware.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10

Miss Mozelle Wilson and Miss Le-
tina Amsbaugh of Fredericktown are
spending few days in Toledo with
friends.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10

Walter Mason OF East Vine street
went to Columbus to arrange for his
transfer from the Nebraska National
Guard to the Ohio naval unit.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
Bird Talk Feature
OF Weekly Tea

AT the weekly tea party, given
Thursday afternoon at the country
club, feature of unusual interest
was introduced in the shape of de-
lightful talk on Birds" by Mrs.
George d. Arndt. The tea was the
largest in attendance of these affairs
yet held this summer,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
n. N. HUHTSBERGER

Fire. Life, Health and Accident. LA
bllIty, Automobile, Plato Glass insur
ance. Security bonds written. Rsa,
Estate Sold. Money Loaned.
Room I MeDsrmott BLDG. 100 Q. Main
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10
STREAM & RIMER
FRANK o. LEVERING
ATTORNEY LAW

All business of legal nature gives
prompt attention and especially tc
practice in the Probate Court. Once
No. 8 East High street, Mt Vernon, o
New Phone. Office 1O4.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10

II. G. Swetland returned Friday to
Ashland after a visit hero.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-10

Case No. 102SS
Christopher Fletcher, Plaintiff.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-31
Y42TIIQN PICTURE TT1IXTREjSSI jyI$

traction at the Alta today Berquist
Bros. are accordianists of rare ability
and are sure to please. Morgan and
Stewart have a comedy act present
ing "A Jitney Banquet" They are
clever singers and dancers. Billy
Morse is a blackface comedian Of
worldwide fame and you will find
him brave but careful. Mable Fonda
troupe are jugglers who present a
novelty juggling act that is different.
For pictures William Fox presents
Dustin Farnum in the celebrated
north feature North of So A vi
hrant story Of love among the snow
filled with simple pathos and tense
situations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-31
THE PINCH HITTER
STARS CHARLES RAY

"A corking baseball play" is the
way Rozeman Bulger. baseball ex-
pert of the New York World. de-
scribes THE Pinch Hitter" a Trian-
gle picture produced under the per-
sonal supervision of Thomas Fl. Ince
and starring Charles Ray. which will
be exhibited at Pastime theater Tues
day and Wednesday.
But the baseball game is not the
only exciting situation in this com
edy. II sparkles with humorous cpl
sodes which the author. c. Gardner
Sullivan, has drawn from actual hap
renings of college life.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-31
Cosy Today.

Again it is a serial day at the Cosy
and the daring queen Of the movies,
Helen Holmes, performs some of her
most spectacular stunts In the cur
rent episode.
Pearl White loved by all and one
OF the foremost actresses in motion
pictures, will be seen today in a thrill
ing chapter of the serial "The Fatal
Ring"
keystone Comedies present a
laughable farce entitled "A Maiden's
Trust"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-31

Alta Today.
Vaudeville direct from the Liberty
theater, Walla Walla, is the main at
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-31

Section Two
Pages z to 10
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-19
VOID Won
OUT FOR
SHERIFF
e.
Contest Over Richland Co.
Sheriff Results in Verdict
For Republican

Wahpeton, N. D., Jan. 10. - After
three days spent in district court, be-
fore Judge Allen, in a recount and re-
examination Of the ballots from every
precinct. Peter o. Void. Republican
candidate, was conceded to be the duly
elected sheriff OF Richland county The
result of the recount showed Void to
be 20 votes in the lead, whereas the
officials returns Of the county canvass
ing board gave him only IL majority.
Shortly after the general election
last November, Robert V. McMichaels,
the Democratic candidate for the same
office, who upon the face Of the re-
turns, was the loser by IL votes, start
ed contest proceedings, demanding a
recount Of the votes, and alleging
many Irregularities under the Corrupt
Practice act. Upon completing the re-
count. Wold's election was conceded
by the contestant, and the action dis
missed. w. S. Lauder and e. z. Eng
rud appeared for the contestant. Nc
Michaels and Void were represented
by w. e. Purcell and Wolfe &
Schneider. The case was closely fought
on both sides, and aroused q great
deal of interest throughout Richland
county.