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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
CENTERBURG
And North Liberty Shivered
The Most Monday
Mlllwood Is The Warmest; Several
School Rooms In The City Are
Dismissed Because of Cold

AS rule, Knox county people do
not expect much severe weather in
the winter, but this winter is an ex-
ception and most any kind of weather
is expected. BY a great many peo-
pie, the last cold wave was thought
to be the final one this winter, but
according to the thermometers over
the county, another cold wave struck
Knox county Monday in the small
hours of the morning.
Monday, reports from different
parts of the county gave the results
of the thermometer readings as To-
below zero as the highest tempera-
ture and 1S0 below zero as the lowest.
The reports from the various sections
of the county read as follows:
Millwood-10' below zero.
Mt. Vernon-120 below zero.
Danville-12o below zero.
Greer--12o below zero.
Brandon-120 below zero.
Jelloway-13" below zero.
Bladensburg-14' below zero.
Martinsburg-14' below zero.
Brinkhaven-15' below zero.
Lock-16' below zero.
North Liberty-1So below zero.
Centerburg-18o below zero.
AS the report shows, the cold was
least severe at Wildwood and most
severe in North Liberty and Center
burg.
Many people have been hugging the
fires about their homes over Sunday,
there being good gas pressure but not
as much as there might be. Jack
Frost has painted the windows of Mt
Vernon homes and the occupants Of
those homes do not know what a
pleasant day Monday was, despite the
intense cold
Four rooms at the First ward and
all eight rooms at the Third ward
building were dismissed Monday ON
account of the cold. The pupils of
five of the rooms of the Third ward
were called back. however, in the af-
ternoon.
The high school was closed up for
the day Immediately after chapel ex-
ercises Monday. A number of the
rooms were too cold for occupation.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
POWER OF THE SUN.
u Man Could Only Utilize Il In a Per-
feet Heat Engine.

N Man Could Only Utilize Il In a Per-
feet Heat Engine.
The heat Ot\ the sun that would he
received on one square acre Of the
earth's surface ut right angles to the
rays of the sun. II the sky was clear
aud all other conditions favorable,
would. if man could utilize all in a per
feet heat engine. exert the power of
l2,0Ou horses. But this figure is not OF
mathematical accuracy owing to the
discrepancy of results among different
researchers In many parts OF the
world. on plains at sea level, higher.
and ON tops of the highest mountains
TO which scientific Instruments could
be carried.
And this great force has been at work
during millions of years in forming the
world for the abode Of coming man
Winds, tides; rains, chemical activity,
conL wood, oil-these aud more are all
due to this vast power of the sun
a horsepower" Ihow much longer
will this word be used. when kilowatt
lift n weight of $4,000 pounds through
height of one foot in one minute.
Thus the solar power reaching the
deck of slow going steamer. II all
nude available by the genius of man,
could run the engines at reasonable
and comparatively safe rate.-Edgar
Lucien Larkin In New York American.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
UNCLAIMED MAIL

To avoid delay in delivery hav,
your mail addressed to street ant
P. o. box OF general delivery
The following letters remain unclaip
ed in the Mt. Vernon post-ofiice:
Advertised Feb. 12, 1917
Arcade Theater
Bonerline, Miss Josephine
Kinell, Miss Annie
Mcintosh, Mrs. Robt. l..
Payne, Miss Ida
Thales, Mrs. Burton
FRANK HARPER, Postmaster.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
JULlET'S BALCONY.
u Looks Just as II Did When Romeo
Wooed the Sweet Veronose.

This w0s the home of the Capulets.
from whom descended Juliet, for
whom 50 many kind hearts have went
and of whom the poets have sung
You read the words ON u tablet by
the side of tall and slender gray
house In II quiet street of Verona. \
few steps farther on the busy life of
place and in the one or two stree,s
that lead from it. You stand in front
of the lightly built dwelling. and you
look ut the slim balcony of wood from
which bent forward the form of the
radiant girl whose undying love story
has echoed down the ages. II is an
autumn day. ana within the rail of the
narrow framework some one has plac.
ed red flowers in tall green pots. \
curtain at the little window moves in
the breeze, and you expect at any mo-
ment to see the dainty form of Juliet
appear and to hear a ripping laugh fall
from her lips.
A woman steps from the room be
yond. through the open window and
stands to listen She has a child in
her arms. and he claps his hands.
laughing and Growing. no doubt just rs
the beloved Veronese did centuries ago.
The mother bushes him. for she in in,
tenty listening to the market cries.
In The midst of that everyday life
walks the immortal Juliet-Iondon
Telprr,inh
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
DELEGATES
FROM MT. VERNON CIRCUIT TO
MI SKIN GuM CONFERENCE
NAMED AT THE Y. M. C. A.
SUNDAY.

At a public conference, held Sun
day afternoon at the Y. M. C. A, the
following were named as delegates
from the Mt. Vernon circuit to the an.
nual Muskingum conference of the
Methodist Protestant church: l.. A.
Thayer of Bangs, Hugh Brown of
Friendship and Allen Ewalt of Liber-
ty Chapel. The conference this year
will be held in Mt. Vernon. the occa-
sion being the celebration of the dia-
mond jubilee of it's inception.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
REMEMBERS LOW PRICES.
Man Would Not Sell His Eggs For 3
Cents a Dozen


Macon. Mo.--'People who complain
Of paying cents apiece for eggs think
they are In hard luck" re,parked J. ii
Wright. one Of the county's pioneers.
but | can tell you we thought times
were good deal worse In the fifties.
when eggs were selling at cents II
Dozen" he said. II remember one day
Of taking a basket of the incest eggs
ever laid to old Bloomington and offer
Ing them to the merchant there. When
he told me he could get all the eggs he
wanted for cents dozen and
wouldn't pay any more | took mine
back home.
'-ThOse We're what you call real hard
times. as far as money was concerned
People raised lots more stun on the
farm. but couldn't get anything for 1t
because there was no way Ia get 1t to
market"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
THE CLOWNS FACE.
Pathetic Incident From Which the Use
Of Black Lines Come.
nue.

wv
Of Black Lines Come.
zone OF the greatest tragedies OF
the theater," said n prominent come
dian. els connected with the clown.
"ln the time of Louis XIV. there
was famous clown known as Fat
william (Gros Gullaumel who held
his audience In the Rue Favari by his
wonderful eccentricities OF gesture,
voice and mimicry. One night. 30 tho
legend runs, his wife was dying, and
he was stin Obliged TO go on and en-
tertain the clanking. clashinK, rlbald
Psrisian mob that stood In the pit 1t
was In the days before thsTO weCs
seats In the orchestra
Like all imitatOrs Of the Italian
'eommedia.' his fhce was whitened
with flour. Under the burden of his
great domestic sorrow he was stupid
and slow In his performance. and In
order TO stir him up his companion
whack with heavy cane. The com
bination OF his sentimental troubles
and the physical pain caused Gros
Guillaume to weep As the tears
streamed down over his whitened face
the aspect was 30 comical that tho au.
dlence cheered and laughed Itself into
hysterlcs. And ever since then every
clown hes black lines on his whltened
face.
MANY are the black lines ON the
face of the actor that the audience
knows not of,"-Chicago Tribune.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
LLOYD DRIPPS
DIES IN OKLAHOMA; INTERMENT
HERE

A report was received here Monday
morning of the death of Lloyd Dripps
at his home in Oklahoma. The de-
ceased was born and raised in Knox
county near Brandon. The remains
will arrive in this city for interment
Monday night
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
PARALYTIC STROKE
SUSTAINED MONDAY BY HIRAM
HUGHES; CONDITION CRITICAL

Hiram Hughes, who resides about
three miles south of Martinsburg.
sustained stroke OF paralysis Mon
day morning and is in very critical
condition. His brother. Hugh Hughes,
was sent for Immediately and Is at
his bedside. MIR. Hughes had been
previously In q very healthy condi.
ton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
SHORT LOCALS

hBBsp ~ CENTS DuJJeT, 0O cents.
Prices furnished by H. V. Smoots.
Z. T. Patterson departed Saturday
night for Winfield, Kas.
r. A. Weaver of Piqua is spending
several days with friends In Gambler.
r. c. Ringwalt has returned from
n three weeks trip to New York City.
II. G. Greer of Cleveland was vis-
ftor In Gambler over Sunday.
]. B. Morton of East High street
went to Centerburg on business Mon
day
Application blanks for automobile
licenses may be obtained at The
Banner office free Of charge. If
Miss Coreta Grubb went to Cleve-
land Sunday where she will make her
future home.
Miss Grace Meyers of Frederick
town went to Columbus to spend sew
eral weeks with relatives.
Judge Lewis b. Houck OF North
Main street went to Canton Monday
where he will hold court
Miss Charlotte Jackson OF South
Gay street went to Cleveland Mon
day to spend several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Briscoe went
10 GAINESVILLE Monday where they will
make their future home.
Paul M. Ashbaugh OF North Mul-
berry street spent Monday in Mt Gil
cad on business
Miss Florence Moore OF this city
went to Columbus Monday to spend
several days.
Joseph Streets of Akron Is the
2nest OF Miss Esther Feeney of East
Ohio avenue.
Robert Bentley of Columbus spent
me weekend with friends at Kenyon
college
Mrs. Lillian Kyler OF this city en-.
tered the NJ a s. hospital Sunday
for treatment
c. C. Hammond OF Pittsburgh Pa
was the weekend guest OF friends at
kenyon college, Gambler.
Valentine post cards, valentines
and books suitable for valentines at
the Arnold Store.
Howard B. Wright OF Cleveland
spent Saturday and Sunday with
friends In Gambler
Claude A. Carr OF Cleveland was
the guest of friends In Gambler over
the weekend.
Charles H. Weatherhead of Akron
spent the weekend in Gambler with
friends at Kenyon college.
Harold Ashcraft OF o. w IT,. Della
ware. spent Saturday and Sunday
with friends I'm Gambler.
Mrs. johnson of Rrlnkhaven enter.
ed the Mt. Vernon hospital Monday
morning TO receive treatment
Mrs. @. b. Vail OF West Chestnut
street underwent an operation at the
Mt. Vernon hospital Monday morning
Mr.. and Mrs. C. q. DALEY. who re
aide south OF this city. went to Cen
eorbars Monday to spend the day
with friends.
Deputy Sherin Burr II. Lytle OF
this city went to jefferson township
Monday to serve subpoenas In the
1kost case.
MIRA James Parks and Mrs. Car
Harris OF Lock went to Monroe coun
" Monday TO spend week with their
mother, Mrs. Parks. who Is seriously
III
'''Knox County Pomona Grange
will meet in Clinton grange hall Sat
urday, Feb. II, The morning session
VIII begin at 10 o'clock. All candi
dates and those who have been obli
gated in the Fifth degree are request
ed to be present for the final instruc
tions in the Nth degree. There will
be instructions given in subordinate
degrees. All masters are asked to be
present
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13

Substitutions-Atto for Maxwell
Campbell for Alton; Cunningham
for Kelser; Goshen for Cole.
Baskets-Matz Z, Coss 6, Alton &
Bergstrom; Blair 6. Collie ;. Sapp s.
Fouls-Matz 5; Blair 5.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13

Schooltencher- What farm papers
does your father take? Son Of the
Village Tightwad- First nortgagesi--
Puck
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
Mrs. Bates
Hopored

Mrs. Stephen A. Douglass enter
tanned Saturday morning at l o'clock
at the Ohio State Sanatorium, honor
ing her guest, Mrs. Clement Bates Of
Alliance. A luncheon was enjoyed
and six tables of auction played In
addition to Mrs. Bates, the out-of-
town guests were Mrs. w. F. Peirce
and Mrs. Francis w Blake of Gam
bier.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
MT. vernon LOSES SECOND
GAME IN TWO-YEAR PERIOD

One of the big features of the game
was the playing of Bergstrom. The
little guard was in the game every
minute and time after time broke up
the teamwork and plays of the Wis
itors. Matz shared the individual
honors with Bergstrom, being the
leading point-getter for the locals.
Coss, who played his first game at
center, made a most favorable i'm
preston. Blair, Collie and Sapp did
the heavy work for the Mt Vernon
team. Lineup and summary:
Mt. Vernon 1897 Mansfield (41l
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
The Store That Saves You Money
m ia tt5; Bell Phone 224R
Pitkin'S Specials for Tuesday
SENSIBLE SHOPPERS BUSY STORE.
SENSIBLE SHOPPERS COME HERE.

The finest of prime beef cattle cut
for this sale:
Soft and short Ribs OF Beef,
per 10. .......,..... ..'..s' lfS
Bright Lean Pot Roasts, lb. -. 16c
Fancy Center Cuts of Chuck.
per lb. b................ .1Ic
Fancy Chuck Steak, lb. .... .20c
Fancy Rib Steak, per b.. .2tc
Lettuce-Fresh leaf lettuce, Id. 2oc
Sweet Potatoes-One half
peck ................ $50
Lemons-Fine for colds, one-half
dozen, Sunkist. .........10 10c
Tangerines-Very fancy ones at
great bargain, buy them now as
they will be very hard to get on
account of the freeze in Florida,
per dozen only ............ .25c
Bread-Buy our large 1oaves Moth
ers, Whole Wheat, Cream,
Crimp, Raisin or Rye, each
only NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. &C
Oleo-Marigold, the very best,
per 10. D.........s...' ..'........E .Eoc
Lincoln Brand, lb. .20c
Cheese-Full cream, per lb. .25c
Flour-Fancy winter patent, 241a
IDS. ....'...... ..... .@l.Su
Pride of Vernon pure spring
wheat. finest grade 24l5 lbs.
at ................ .$1.2S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
Shower For
Miss Hancock

Shower For
Miss Hancock
The G. w. club OF Martinsburg ten.
dered Miss Jeanette Hancock an
aluminium shower at the home of
Miss Jessie Hancock in Martinsburg
Friday evening. The evening was de-
lightfully spent in games and music.
Refreshments were served by mem.
bers of the club.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
Entertain
For Guest

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Price entertain
ed few of their friends Friday even
ing in honor of their guest, Miss Alice
Ottman OF Utica. The evening was
joyously spent in contests, cards and
games. Dainty refreshments were
served at the close of the evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-13
Ccciety
ONewss
X. Of c. To
Entertain

The Knights of Columbus will en-.
tertain on Wednesday evening, Feb.
IA, with the last of their series of
winter card parties and dances.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
WOMAN'S DEPARTMENT
Original Articles by Women for Women.

qualities and fastness of color. make an
intelligent selection Of patterns by
which each garment is to be cut. 1t
VIII be well to consider what consti-
tutes an intelligent selection of pat
terms.
f1rst-The purpose for which the
garment is to be used.
Second.-The actual work required in
making.
Remember that straight seams are
easier to stitch than curved ones, that
tucks and plaits require time and are
difficult to iron; that excessive fullness
makes both washing and ironing more
laborious and. like tucks and plaits. re-
quires extra material; that garments
which may be adjusted by slipping on
over the head eliminate the need of
time for making buttonholes and sew
ing on buttons and that patterns with
small number of pieces save time in
cutting and sewing.
Two or three buttonholes to a gar
ment are not much of task to q wo-
man with nimble fingers. who picks up
such work between times while cook
Ing or watching the little ones at play.
but where number are needed it is
best to buy buttonhole and button
strips by the yard, ready to stitch I'm
der the laps of dresses and rompers.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24

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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
FAMILY SEWING.
How to Economic Labor For the
Seamstress or Mother.

Seamstress or Mother.
The mother Of IL family of little ones
who must be housekeeper. cook, nurse
maid and seamstress as well as mother
often wishes that she had two pairs of
hands and four eyes. Sometimes she
wishes that the days might be longer
or the hours less tleeting.
There is only one solution of the busy
mothers problem, and that is to sys-
tematize all the branches of her work
so that the very smallest amount of
time and labor will be consumed in the
various tasks, and there is no work
where system is more generally misun-
derstood or to which it may be more
readily applied than the family sew
ing. BY family sewing is meant the
making of practical clothes for both
mother and children, such as under
wear, dresses, guimpes, aprons and
rompers, which are changed every day
and for that reason must be simple of
construction and durable enough to
look well after many trips to the wash
tub.
for here is where the real saving of la
Dor and time is to be gained. There is
absolutely no economy in buying cheap
materials for small children's clothes,
yet it is not necessary to spend large
sums for them. There are excellent
materials made especially for chill
dren's clothes and designed to with
stand the wear and washing that will
be given these garments. Frequently
on remnant counters one can procure
excellent goods that have been greatly
reduced in price, but it never pays
to buy cheap calico. Well made gar
ments Of durable materials are an asset
in family of small children, for such
garments may be passed along as one
child Outgrows them, thus lessening
the labor of sewing.
After carefully selecting the various
materials with view to their wearing
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
} 0 0 o o O o o o O O O
PUMPKIN PIE.

Cut pumpkin into small pieces, {
removing the rind and seeds. {
Cook very slowly until tender, {
using as little water as possible. {
Continue cooking until dry and {
dark and rub through a colan- (
der. Mix two cupfuls of cold {
milk, three cupfuls of pumpkin, {
one cupful of sugar, two table {
spoonfuls of salt and three we'll {
beaten eggs. Cool, pour into {
buttered pie tins lined with pas I
try, sprinkle the tops with Gin (
namOn and bake.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
The New Age.

Fond Papa-"Well son, what did you
learn in school today"
Son-"Aw, not much, dad We hadda
couple of two-reelers in history three
reel travelog in geography, and split
reel nature-study. They useta give us.
wild-Wcst pitcher once in a while but
they don't do it no more."-Widow.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-24
Beating Furniture.

To beat furniture put damp unlinty
cloths over the upholstered parts and
beat until they are black with dust,
then turn to the other side. Continue
with fresh cloths until no more dust
shows
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-07-13
Pictures Life
In Trenches To
Large Crowd
Continued nom page u

to say" Capt. Vickers remarked, mot
a prisoner was TAKEN" That was one
of the several occasions when the hor-
rible brutalities of the Germans were
fresh in the minds of the allied soi-
diers.
Capt. Vickers, who was a minister
in this country prior to the war, told
his story in a graphic and pleasing
manner, bringing forth long applause
from his audience from time to time,
especially when touching upon the as
sistance the allies received from the
United States, expecting to crush the
German autocracy and repelling the
German troops back into their own
territory and restoring a worldwide
peace by inficting a disastrous defeat
upon the Kaiser and his military.
forces.
The evening address was delivered
by Ex-Governor Malcolm B. Patterson,
who spoke on "The Mind of a Nation"
The Cambridge Players will be the
attractive feature of this afternoons
program. The troupe, which has gain
ed a national reputation for presenting
short sketches.
Miss Belle Kearney, who recently
returned from Europe, will speak in
the afternoon on Europe in War
times" Miss Kearney is fully familiar
with the conditions in Europe and will
present to her audience the experience
she obtained during her tour through
the European countries and the effect
the present war has upon the different
nations not at war.
TIL eevening program will be rem
dered by the Cambridge Players, who
will present "The Players" one of the
best sketches of their repertoire.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-07-13

Girardeau Northern tracks late Tues
day evening.
While one pressed a gun against
his stomach and ordered him to throw
up his hands, the other went through
his pockets and took all the money he
had. They ordered him to run and
not to turn around. The description
the police have of these highwaymen
tallies with that of Swain and Green,
Chief Whitener said, and for that rea-
son he believes that they are the rob-
bers who held up Young Kitchel.
The fact that Green had registra-
tion card from the Cape in his pos
session has led the police to the be-
lief that he and the other two men
were in the Cape for several weeks.
Chief Whitener said yesterday he was
convinced that the many robberies
committed in the city during the past
few weeks could be traced to the trio
caught in Poplar Bluff.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-07-13

been kept in these conditions ever
since she was an invalid.
At the request of the women, Prose
cutting Attorney Caruthers and DR.. J
w. Berry, who had treated Mrs. lie,
rath some time before, went to the
home and attempted to persuade the
husband to have his wife removed to
st. Francis Hospital. At first he de-
clined to listen to their suggestions
and maintained he took care of his
wife as well as he could. 1t was learn
ed by the visitors, however, that the
husband frequently left the house car
ly in the morning and did not return
till late in the evening leaving his in
valid wife without any attention and
food during the day.
Shortly after his visit to the lie
rath home, Prosecuting Attorney Ca
ruthers summoned the husband to his
office and exacted the promise that he
would take better care of his wife in
the future. 1t has been learned since
that he failed to keep his word, but
continued to neglect his wife in the
usual way.
Mrs. L. NJ. Wiley and Mrs. Fred
Miller, the two womer from the Cape,
who attempted to secure medical treat
ment for the invalid woman, laid the
matter before Attorney Orren Wilson,
requesting him to institute some court
proceedings by which the husband
could be forced to give his wife med
ical attention and better care.
Herman Zierath, the son, called up
on Mr.. Wilson several times, but he,
too, failed to better his mothers liv-
ing conditions. He said his father
would not permit him to remove his
mother from the house, as he intended
to do.
During the earlier part of the week,
Mrs. Zierath began to weaken and
elapsed into Inconsistencies. DR.. Mil
Ter was called from Egypt Mills, but
found there was no hope for her re-
covery. At his suggestion, Mrs. Her
man Zierath, daughter-in-law, remain
ed at the home to take care Of the
dying woman.
Last Wednesday DR.. John D. Por-
terfield Jr., of the Cape was called to
the Zierath home, and he, too, found
that nothing could be done for the in
valid woman.