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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20

and to j. II. Kinnard, $34.45 for haul
ing plank and laying the. floor in the
DiXney bridge in Milford township.
o
Real Estate Transfers
David l.. jenkins to G. j. Wirwille,
city property, 81.
II. NJ. Richards to o. b. Workman,
lot in Buckeye City, $780,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20
Wants $50 DAMAGES


A transcript of the proceedings in
the court of Squire Walter G. Harris
in the matter of G.. V. Stump against
Maria and Joseph Hall was filed in
the common pleas court Monday.
The plaintiff is seeking to recover
damages in the sum of $50 for the loss
of colt alleged to have been caused
by horse belongipg to the defendants
which, 1t Is alleged, strayed into a
field where the colt was kept ana kick.
ed it, subsequently causing its death.
Judgment was awarded the plaintiff
in the magistrates court and the case
was then appealed. II. o. Levering is
the attorney for the plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20
Doing Good

tcw medicines have met with more
favor or accomplished more good than
Chambcrlain's Cole and Diarrhoea
Remedy John l.. Jantzen, Delmeny,
Sask., says of It, 81 have used Cham
bcrlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Rem.
edy myself and in my family and can
recommend 1t Gs being an exception.
ally fine preparation"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20
Sale Cenfirncd,

The sale of tho property involved in
the litigation in the matter of Edna p,
llcnncssy against Mildred NJ. Kirk,
patrick and others, has been confirmed
by the Common pleas court and dis
tribut Il of the proceeds was ordered
according to an entry filed Monday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20
ANKLE SPRAINED IN
A RUNAWAY NEAR
WILDWOOD VILLAGE

Millwood, July I7--Jumping from
a buggy when her horse ran away
Monday evening, Mrs. John Hammond
escaped fortunately with only sprain-
ed ankle. The accident happened near
here
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20
Defendant Answers

James A. Schaeifer, administrators
of the estate of Marcus Connolly and
defendant in u suit filed against the
estate by Mary IIidy, has filed an an
swcr in the common pleas court de-
nying all the material allegations of
the plantiII's petition. Mrs. lIidy had
brought suit to recover $207, which
she alleged was due her for board and
lodging and nursing during the sick
ness Of Marcus Connolly. f. A. Can
ny and W. A. Ilosacll are Mrs. IIidy's
attorneys and MIR. Schaelfer Is acting
as his own attorney.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20
Divorce Granted

James Miller was awarded a di-
vorco from Emma Miller by the com
mon pleas court Monday on his allcga
tions of extreme cruelty. Mrs. Miller
was given the custody Of their minor
child and the father was ordered to
pay $40 per month toward its support
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20
Entry Filed

Entry was lilod in the probate court
Monday showing that tho application
of Charles Y. Horn, executor of the
estate cf Schooler C.. Horn, for an or
der to distribute assets of the estate
in kind has been granted.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20

Timely hint-Lay by few pennies
for that Liberty Bond you agreed to
purchase
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20

N"TU Vt WI GU
Tho application of Il. NJ. Grcer ev-
ccutor of the estate of Emmarotta
Phillips to sen stock belonging to the
estate to pay debts has been granted
in the probate court, according to an
entry filed Monday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20
Account Filed

The third and final account OF Hat
tie lIwcrs, guardian Of Carrie Ewers,
has been filed in the probate court,
The account shows $3Sl.59 received
and expended
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20

London regards the new German
chancellor, Dr. Michaelis, as a mill
tary tool, Berlin believes he has free
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20
Contracts Awarded

Tho county commissioners awarded
the following contracts Monday; TO
A. b, Davis, $75 for making fills at
the Beeney bridge in Morris township,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20

Rye bread in the oven requires n
higher temperature and longer baking
than wheat.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20

Candidates for the position of bug
lcrs fer the battery ere more or less
"peeycd" over the actions of a dog
that frequents the public square, but
has either no ear for music or else
an ear for exceptionally good music,
for whenever one Of the "windy ones"
gets the bugle and starts to practice
the dog Joins in with a volley Of howls
that completely drown the music"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20
Wife Gets Divorce

Beatrice Carriger was given di.
vorce from Walter Carriger in the
common pleas court Monday. Mrs.
Carriger charged her husband with
gross neglect and extreme cruelty.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20

WrIst-watchcs, those much malign-
members Of the battery. Possessors
find them a great convenience, cspec-
tally while marching. II is possible to
steps taken per minute by tho wrist
watch
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20
SHERIFF'S SALE
Mary II. Colwill

Mary II. colwll
Enie IL. Bedell ct nj
Knox Common Pleas
by virtue of an Order of Sale in Parli-
tOn issued out of the Court of Common
Pleas of Knox County, Ohio, and to me
directed, | will offer for sale ut the door
OF the Court House, in Mount Vernon,
Knox County, on
Saturday, the 4th day of
August, 1917
between the hours Of p. m. and . p m;
estate:
Situate in the Township of Liberty,
County of Knox, and State of Ohio to-
wit; Being a certain tract or parcel of
snip, Knox County. and state of Ohio,
and described as being part OF Lot Num-
Der Three CD in Township six (6) Range
Fourteen UD United States Military
Coe estate; on the West by lands former
~ owned by George Scott; on the North
by lands formerly owned by William AL
len and on the east by the public road,
or less and being the same premises de-
vised by the said Sylvester Bedell by
item Three of his will of record In the
probate court of Knox County, Ohio, to
ms widow for life, and being the home
farm of the said Sylvester Bedell at the
time of his decease
Appraised at 100000.
YegmS of Sale--One- third down dav OF
sale, one-third in one year and ope-third
in two years from day OF SAFE, or Dur-
chaser may. pay all cash If he so elects.
WALTER b. HOUSEHOLDER,
Sheriff Knox County, Ohio,
mWait & Blair, attorneys for plaintiff.
G-2J;i-6.13.2O,2IS
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20
'EElePS and
Breeders!
I have purchased from the Marenao
Percheron Horse Co. the Black Stallion
TNNuE II u 76ocd

have purchased from the Marenao
Percheron Horse Co. the Black Stallion
HOCHE, f. r. 1884
American Reg. No. 74643.
This stallion was imported by Nc.
Laughlin Bros. and purchased by the
Marengo Percheron Horse Co. for 3
price of $4,000 He is black weigh.
ing in show shape 22OO lbs. Nice dis.
position and sound and a sure foal get.
ter. AS a breeding horse there is no
better. He was awarded first premium
for suckers, yearlings, two and three
year olds at Morrow County fair and
was awarded first on stations.
This horse is the nearest full blood.
ed Brilliant horse in the state.
l also have
ARLO H.,
PAGER 2:11H, Tr. 2;o6M
which the fastest record stallion In
Knox county.
PETER PIFFER
2:24H
the fastest record trotting stallion In
Knox County.
These horses are all sound and sure
foal gotters.
Come and see them.
CITIZENS PHONE 354 BLACK
w. O. kORN s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20

Montgomery Ala. is the center Of
interest now for battery boys, as II
viii be their temporary homo within
several weeks, The last federal cen
sus gave it's population as 3S,13G, but
it is reckoncd n city Of about $4,000
people. 1t is the capital Of the state
and is In the ccnter of the mining and
cotton section, II boasts of having the
second largest mule market in the
south. 1t is $50 miles northeast of
Mobile
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20

Byslandcrs who watched the battery
drill Tuesday morning could not help
but comment upon the immense prog
ross already made along tho lines of
uniformity Of step, crectnoss Of hear
ing and all of the little things which
30 to make lines Of marching men at
tractiVc Only small per cent of the
hoys have ever had any military train,
ing which makes the Trim appearance
of the lines all the moro remarkable.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20

The story is told that, just before Z,
local wag joined tho battery, he said
to Lieut.. lIeadlngton: 81 can say
what | want TO now. After become II
member of the battery and you hear
me say sir to you, you'll know |
mean - --." Monday after
noon, the wag was dragging" lit
tie. into step, --," ordered
Lieut.. iIcadinEton. yes, SIR" re-
piled the recruit, and Lieut.. Heading.
ton smiled broadly.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-20

Entered at the postotlice, Mt. Vernon,
EnoI county Ohio, as second class mall
matter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20
COMING AMERICAN OBERAMMERGAU.

Pasadena Calf, has achieved success in community
drama be encouraging and valuable other
small cities may become a sort OF American Oberam-
mertau. There a time when Pasadena had
good spoken drama and theater suitable to house
real plays time passed.
The change began with the entrance Of good stock
company. This company, although located in old.
inadequate building side street. nevertheless did
such good that attracted attention and success
The management possessed wisdom. sought
cooperation Of the people OF the community Local
amateur talent was used when casts were required
larger than the stock company could put Good
plays by writer's used occasionally. Naturally
Pasadena felt that that playhouse community af
fair and interest and enthusiasm doomed.
Everybody worked together to make good plays pop
uar-n price as we'll in appeal The local center
Of the Drama OF America lent its Endorsement
and exerted its influence support regular royalty
plays.
The town Is now ready for a suitable building for its
drama a good community theater seems to be Pasa-
deaa's next forward step.
There are many small cities throughout the country
that have citizens just public spirited and
appreciative OF good those Pasadena.
Just takes little patience perseverance and coopera-
ton 10 accomplish results It would be a thing
for the theaters we'll as for the public If Of
this intelligent democratic community activity
into the business An American Oberammergau. APP
propriating some suitable theme. would a great
spiration to the whole country. the chau-
tauqua has been.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20
SMALL INCOMES and LIQUOR.

An interesting sideght the present campaign for
national prohibition is given by report OF the New
York health department regarding the OF alcohol
by the working classes An luiry covering I'VE
dred families of average wolkingmen" revealed ths
fact that all but seventy-sevn of them aco
holic beverages of sort their expendi-
ture for liquor from three and one-half 70 ten
cent Of their incomes. The inquiry also developed
the significant fact that the less income greater
proportion of it is spent for drink.
Families getting ss1 500 a month. reported 81 to-
SO month spent for liquor. or eighty-seven fam
lilies with incomes of ST. $50 month thirty-eig
spent than ten per cent liquor Many families
having only Sal $50 a month spent more than one
fourth Of their income for whisky beer.
rs natural enough. Men wit
comes are likely 10 be l-fed and under nOurshed and
therefore have abnormal craving which
mentarily satisfies But the health department points
that they taking precisely the way
It. The thing TO do is not TO buy drink but 10 buy food
Five per a family income Of $50 a month
will buy bottle Of milk daily" says the health
commissioner. That bottle OF milk will provide
ishment that will far eliminate the desire for
alcohol, and will also help increase the workers
earning capacity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20
THOSE CHILD FARM HANDS.

The national child labor committee has been inyes-
tigang the farmers attitude toward the
close schools early and throngs of children
farm hands. Questions grange off,
all the country The answers showed clearly
that children not wanted the farms Sixty-two
per cent of the answers give unqualified negative
reply. Only twelve and one-half per cent say that
children farms.
Among the reasons given why city children noe
wanted their lack OF regard
farm work and the fact that they are wholly
familiar with farm practice methods hours. crops
animals and the rural mind"
Adult help needed Boys under eighteen would re-
qure expert supervision than the value OF their
labor would justify.
It would have been obvious fact from the start
that farmers dont inefficient inexperienced and
physically undeveleped laborers any more than any
other producer. And child labor the national
mittee has been trying point the nation the
most unsklled and uneconomcaI labor there
Let the youngsters stay school where there still
raining TO be given them. And let them do their
bit" at home the little house and yard
and community for which they fitted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20
COUNTY FORUM" A MISSING LINK"

"COUNi1 FORUM" MISSING LINK"
That movement for bringing together the various
clubs. churches associations ETC. in the county in
of forum coordinate action. listens we'll
least ought be conducive OF good results Or
ganization order day Furthermore it
sem-aecessity that there be enough organiza-
tons that everybody be the head o at
Joseph county is pretty well saturated
with civic centers-nearly every school house has
and then all OF them federated system forums
that might be capable Of all the movement cal
culated for but. course. the new movers"
just the head OF
To be the civc-and sociai-oenter just q
sort of neighborhood affair. Patronzed main
by be termed the proletariat.
just above it. These and considerable aggregaton
OF middleclass folk minds enables
them to associate with these people upHft
them by association are naturally in control
bylaws OF every of them regard everyone living
within reach as a member invites their cooperation.
and declares for free and alons lines
that involve civic betterment or service
But have in America some fifty religious denom-
lodges clubs and social organizations.
and suppose a forum through which they can set
acquaiated-and be better qualified to exchange crit
icisms each what the other doing,
they doing it, essential the circle
The proposed perhaps missing link" that
has permitted much wasted effort. now that Ie
has been found. the organization promoters
will make sure to everything into
Say nothing inviting the civic centers or fed
Grafton to membership the ladies assuredly
should be remembered; take for instance women'5
Civic club. the ImprOmptu club. league.
yes Progress club, together infant
the embryo South Bend woman's club-patriotic full
of vim, determined and discreet.
OF course. presume to tell who this South
Bend Womans club is Of discretion savors
of the dumb, but we certainly would Ike rep
resented in the forum.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20
WAR SAUSAGE is ASSURED.

Dr. vinson OF Arizona university. advises that the
longeared burros driven OF by motor trucks
and railroads be made into "eiselwurs, sausage
eaten IN Germany and Italy food
wen sir we'd wholly overlooked the economy OF the
lone-eared burro! Arizona Mexico and other
southwestern regions hundreds of him grazing
where we'd have cattle sheep. You buy
him for s. and sell his hide for fifty cents.
with pork at forty cents the pound.
artistic admiration Of the burros physical beauties
turns desire for him table delioacy. II the
stun is actually in him. Faith, of the sort
that questions AID in the of the
familiar hash may enable cotton "eisewurst'
We wot not how this sausage tastes but. If its
texture is anything like the burro. chew
on il a lOng, long time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20

After thorough investigation special writer. Basil
Manly. discovers that meat prices will back
the old Levels" there isn't enough meat
farms ranges feeding yards supply
the demand OF people who ready pay fancy
prices
Such undoubtedly the condition. ard the condition
5 due. exactly, this
That too many people buying at fancy
prices who don't need It really can't afford
War necessity forces Europe 10 meat days. When.
good sense, America meat DAYS.
there be an end the trouble and most OF the
troubles that go with IL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20
PERsHING VERsUs Roosevelt.

PERSHINC VERSUS ROOSEVELT.
The selective conscript law Is law in fact The
president has aGixed passed
congress Registration OF troops will take place
s. a me tvyenty-one thirty-one years OF
age must place themselves on the list preparatory
the government service The president has spoken
aptIy this point:
1T Is 81 no sense a CONSUMPTION OF the
willing It is rather selection nation
that has volunteered in mass"
And accordingly the president has declined to
specialize upon particular division Of these vol
forces whether coming under the conscripon
According his proclaimed nterpreta-
ton, they all volunteers and that volunteers
be made soldiers once. division. under
political leader, any more readily than they In
another division under experienced military lead
He takes this position in the name Of efficiency.
advised by military experts both sides of the
the leader the expedtonary force
will be Maj Gen. John J. Pershing instead of Col. T.
Roosevelt-
The Pershng expedition be up o. regular
army officers and men; twenty-eight thousand in the
first group follow as as possible reg
ulars understand best trained regulars that
we>have. 1t is just should be- This is not
being put political display Col Roosevelt.
ex-president known the world a per
petual and consistent hater of all his
might have a good psychological effect
a head--or n the rear-of American army. but
rather inclined believe that those weather.
beaten batte-scarred soldiers would inspired
just by presence o. a American army
officer trained for in other than by the
Of the tongue.
other words. a of unframed volunteers
France. with Roosevelt anyone else in command
would probably a laughing rather than in
spiration to the there at the front A third OF
men. properly Differed capable of showing
form, infinitely inspiring. besides
army they would be army men, and not round
robin" promoters at every little Inconvenience.
Indeed yes. the president is right. This is
transcription Of the unwilling. rather selection
a that has volunteered mass. Mr.
Roosevelt is patriotic anxious invade
Europe than a Of others wouldn't take
million OF getting enough the firing
get hurt if he did go. Mr. Roosevelt is
merely a prize headiner; always has been He is
great noise-maker always has been. He how
10 advertise-ROosevet He belongs the noisy
minority. justify president n that
declines give them preference in opportunity for
self-exploation, that unvoiced majority
going their military medicine through the
ular channels.
He is the greater patriot quite beyond doubt who
his country he is selected to it, than is
he who selects his let wills
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20

- INCSLE Copies Sunday Cents With morning or
- evening daily editions &c weekly psr year IN A
vance delivered BY carrier; SO Phones: Home
1851; Bell 200. once: 20 ". CofAx av
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20

ONLY SUNDAY NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN INDIANA.
~ Mailed South Bend second class matter.
h SUMMERS. J. NJ STEPHENSON Manager.
zUvER, Editor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20

There's compliment in selective service. The presi-
dent Of the United states announces that you o.
and where you 1T. lot OF folks learn this in
All their lives
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20

hope that the British collector
looking that person for whom American citizen
ship good enough.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20

Now's the opportunity for Mr.. Andrew Carnegie 10
die as poor he peases but maybe Andrew has really
loving
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20

D ESIDES an increased number of DIVE
- cities are sorely afflicted-provided
vacant houses elsewhere for the people
These people are becoming Americ
conveniences that American civilization
South Bends city administration sh
sible, and city water Is available
Here, again, we beg to remind the
dering our money on luxuries and take
If city ordinances do not cover the
built-ordinances should be passed that
poppycock.
The city is interested in every new
sible house occupancy, but from the stan
If South Bend IS ever going to get
In-and yet we have it that building is
ton, save that the dwellings are new, al
We decline to blame the city health
council. The health officer might put d
rections, IN the absence of cooperation {
The mayor and board of works see
of the people, or the city's future-save
detract attention from the spots where a
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-25

NY MA sAr>t Size BELIEVES m GAosT:s, BUT SIC /
SA>e HAp neR BUSINESS becAusE EVERYBODY btL,exss
|DffeReNT 11ING$- NOBODY DIDN'T tVeR Fuss AbouT1
NlA6T Trey Know for A FACT 1neY Only JUST D,freR.
ABOUT Wi.f1 7HEY BELIEVE. ~ SAx.s II Amt \1aAT
H6v esMEXE- IT'S vHAT You %. A DRuNtzARD- nc \
IF You Do RlGH1 v k0RkS: WITHOUT bekleNuNc Any
1hNG- Sue SAYS IF YOU Do MRoMG, fov'L L. GET Yours
No MATTER WHAT l6u btL,eXe, "a SAYS r. 700 DoN7
BELIEVE II PAYS % Be GOOD, JUST ASK HER bRo11teR
ks. Ne s IN STATES PRISON. ne Told HER al 1E3c
Here M,NCS ne HAD 70 GeTlNJAiL 70 FIND OUT that |
HONESTY Is TIE BEST POAcH >SNnITHT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-11
The Great American

He was American. He had the dealism Of
America-the humor. the kindliness, the reach
ing toward bigger thing the simplicity. In his
work we find all things. from the ridiculous in
"Huckleberry Fnn" to the sublime of Joan of
Arc."-the most spiritual book that was ever
written in the English language. of serene and
lovely beauty as lofty as Joan herself. A man
who could write two such books as "Huckleberry
Finn and Joan OF Arc was sublime in power.
His youth and his laughter are eternal; his genius
will never die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-11
As Children We Loved Him

They say that children know the inwardness of
things A child knows the heart Of man. A
child knows the heart Of a book We as children
instinctively knew Mark Twain was much
greater, so much truer than anybody else that
there was no one with whom to compare him.
Now grown up we know the reason why. He
had the heart of child he had the style of
master, SO simple that neither art nor technique
was even suspected for moment; a character
so splendid that the reading Of him was clear
and fine.