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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
IINkEY TRAVELS
over 5000 MILES
Vast Amount Of Work Done
Past Year
STARTING IN AGAIN
Urges Cooperation On The Part Of
DeaIers-Many Interesting Facts
Contained In Annual Report
OF Sealer

Editor Banner:
The following brief report is the to-.
tai amount of work done by deputy
county sealer of weights and meas
ures for the year ending October 31st,
1915:
Articles tested $3.50, found out of or
der 1852, or % per cent, a gain of on
ly per cent over last year.
Condemned for repairs. 100; adjust
cd 264; sealed 1888; condemned g81;
seized II.
Seyenty-two per cent of articles
found out of order were condemned
as not flt for use and 908 of these con-
demDed articles are in some persons
possession over Knox county. ANY per
SOD caught using them will be prose
cuted, and the sure way Of knowing
that you are not using them is to use
no scale, weight or measure unless you
know that it has been tested and seal
ed. After IT is sealed it is important
that the operator keep 1t in proper con.
dltion at all times, as it is a violation
OF the law to use 1t when out Of order
even If there Is seal upon II. 1t ia
not the sealer's duty to make repairs
as great many persons seem to think,
but to bring prosecutions against the
offenders for using false weights or
measures. There were 1880 articles
re-weighed of which 215 found light
and none heavy Fifteen per cent of
total were light Last year 35 per cent
were light. This is a great improve
ment, but we can still make it better.
OF the 215 they were from 1 per cent
to 26 per cent light or an average of
8 per cent
Requests for tests 1876. Miles travel
ed 1914 Complaints investigated 80.
Prosecutions and reprimands ", This
office ,solicits your knowledge of all er-
rors of weight or measure. Have a re-
liable scale or measure and check your
purchases and notify the sealer of any
error found. This method does not al
ways mean prosecution, hut it is con
ildential, and cooperation or backing
up your sealer in his work
Some have complained against their
fellow men and upon investigation
we're found to he at fault themselves.
Considerable harm can be done this
way if II is not properly adjusted. Our
motto this year viii be, Get yourself
right, and then help get the other fel
low right Sealers are now getting
their instructions from Bureau of Stan
dards. Washington, ID. c., through Blu
reau OF Weight aud Measures at Co.
lumbHs, o.. in order to secure uniform
ity over United States.
There are 1917 seals at hand and all
transient dealers, such AZ hucksters
junk dealers, peddlers, etc, are re-
quired to present their scales and
measures to sealer for testing and
sealing. VIII be at office each morn
ing during January for this purpose.
| All other dealers get your scales
weights and measures. cleaned, set
ting level and in as good condition AT
you can for testing and sealing, and
will get to them as fast as possible
with 1917 seals.
Those not in proper condition viii
be condemned. and n poor record mad
against the owner,
J. c. TINKEY, Sealer
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
WRITING.

/. How do you grade penmanshipS
2 Is movement or legibility the more
important thing in penmanship? Just
how is the good penman produced1
3. Give several exercises that you
have found most valuable and explain
wherein their value has been manifest.
40 Your penmanship will be judged
by the copy YOU make of this selection ;
And Faith takes forms and wings on
such a night.
Where love burns brightly at the house
hold hearth,
And from the altar of each peaceful
heart
Ascends the fragrant incense of its
thanks,
And every pulse with sympathetic throb
Tells the true rhythm of trustfulest
content,
They hutter in and out, and touch to
smiles
The sleeping lips of infancy; and fan
The blush that lights the modest maid
ems checks
And toss the locks of children at their
play.
r. HoL1ud
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
EIKS
Set Feb. IA AS Tentative
Dance Date

The annual dance committee of Mt.
Vernon Lodge. No. 140, B. p. o. Elks,
met Sunday afternoon and organized
with Donald NJ. Snow as chairman
and Donald Ii. Harper as secretary
treasurer. The following sub-commit.
tees were appointed:
NIusic-Donald II. Harper, John NJ.
Woolison and Edward Wuchner.
Inyitation-Raymond A. Taugher,
Almou Poland and William Lee.
Refreshment--Edw. Wuchner, Har-
ry NJ. Patterson, Henry NJ. zulandt
and Ned Henderson.
February 14-Valentine's Day-was
set as tentative date for the dance
An exceptionally attractive scheme
of decoration will be worked out by
the committee as whole. Some nov
el feature, the nature OF which will
be kept secret, are planned for the af
fair
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09

Mira. Ethel Mckee Hammond, for
meriy OF Mt. Vernon, who, with her
husband, Mark A. Hammond, spent
the holiday season with Mr.. Ham
mond's brother in New York, Is re-
naming with the family in the city
to complete course Of piano lessons
under the instruction OF Professor
Danielson OF Carnegie Music hail.
Mrs. Charles Workman and two
children returned to their home In
Orryille Saturday after a visit with
Mrs. wOrkman's mother, Mrs. Eva
Hunter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
GRAM MAR.

/. Use one substantive clause as sub
ject and another as object in the same
sentence.
2. Write sentence containing forms
of SIT and set
8. Write sentence containing forms
of lie (to recline) and lie Ito falsify).
4. Give a list of ten irregular verbs
with their principal parts.
S. Write quotation and mark the
words for parsing as you would in an
examination for teachers.
6. Write on Formal Grammar as COM
pared with Language Study.
7. Just what are you aiming to accom-
plish by the study of grammar in your
school?
8. What methods do you employ to
improve your own grammar, pronuncia-
ton, enunciation, vocabulary and die
ton?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
Lurls nawn Of 1917.

The dawn OF 1917 comes up blood
rcd. with storm clouds nying low over
the hemispheres. It is the beginning
OF a stupendous year for men and ma
tions. The grcan Of death uingles
with the laughter Of those who clink
unmeasured gold. Famine Is stealing
upon some nations. while others grow
fat upon destruction. The books Of
the lP~ ere In fames or are dropped
into the sea. Organized murder is
the only aim, and brute force 10 the
only law. He'll laughs at its mastery
q the earth.-wAshingtoa Posk
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09

will be one of mostly overcast weather
with frequent local SHOWS and temper
atures averaging below the seasonal
normal.
e. II. BOWIE, Forecaster.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
AGRICULTURE.

1. What is the ideal condition of a
field for sowing wheat?
2. Give a good three-year, four-year.
or fve-year rotation of crops for your
vicinity and state the advantages of the
rotation.
3. To make farming most profitable
II is usually necessary to do some live
stock raising. Explain why.
4. Give an outline of the care and
feeding of some one sort of domestic
animal.
S. Discuss methods of planting three
of the following: potatoes, wheat, oats,
turnips, corn.
6 Explain how the soil holds moisture
and how il is secured by the plants.
What is the advantage of tile drain Z
T. What are the agricultural advan-
tages of state and county fairs?
8. Give an account of the theory and
practice Of the cultivation of corn.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
WEATHER FORECAST
FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING SUN
DAY, JANUARY 2, 1917

Ohio Valley and Tennessee-Rains
or SHOWS are probable about Tuesday
and again on Thursday or Friday, 9th.
erwise the weather will be generally
fair. Temperatures during the week
will be near the seasonal normal.
Region Of Great Lakes-The week
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
OFFICERS elected
Mt. Liberty x. o. T. M.

Mt. Liberty X. o. 7. M.
AT the regular meeting Saturday
evening OF Mt. Liberty Tent, No 497
the following officers were installed;
Past Commander A. Wright.
COmmander-J. B. Riley.
Lieut.. Commander-C. +. Yough,
II. K.-F. M. Tucker.
Chaplain-E. X. Conklin.
Sergeant--P, A. Wright.
NJ. OF A.--W. +. Poland.
list NJ. G.--M. N. McGill.
2nd M. G.-R. o. jackson.
Sentinel-R, Il. Perry.
Picket-C. G. Jackson.
G. A. Bricker was installing officer
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
FOR THOSE WHO
Wish TO TEACH
Questions Put to Applicants For
County Certificates.
EXAMINATION HELD JANUARY G.

Prepared by the state Superintendent
Of Public instruction to Test the
Mental Qualifications Of Those Who
Seek Positions as Teachers In the
Public Schools.
Following is the list Of questions
as prepared under direction Of the
state superintendent of public in
struction and submitted at the coun'
ty examination for teachers Jan. 8
for elementary school certificates:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
HISTORY.

I. Name FIVE Presidents of the United
States in the order of your preference.
2. Name FIVE Governors of Ohio in
the order Of your preference.
3. Give time, place and circumstances
connected with FIVE Of the great speeches
by American statesmen.
4. Name some historical events in
which you see the principle of cause and
effect.
(, 5. What references books Ia history
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09

would you like to have in your school
library2
6. Name some historical events in
which Ohio people were conspicuous.
7. In your teaching of history how do
you use newspapers, magazines, and
other supplementary material?
8. Be specific in stating how the work
of the Reading Circle has been Of serv-
ice to you in your teaching of history.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
ORTHoGRAPHY.

|. Give list Of twenty words that
your pupils find difficulty in spelling.
3 Give a list OF twenty words that
have prefXcs or suffixes.
3. Give a list of ten words or more
that are derived from foreign languages.
A. Write a short paragraph and mark
all the words diacritically.
S. Write a hundred words os more on
the subject "The Use of the Dictionary"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
Wanted d, For Sale, &c

FOR SALE-Improved farm of 81
acres, located within miles of cor
porate limits OF Mt. Vernon, on new
pike. Call Citizens phone $50 black
or Bell 354-R. 16d&S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURE.

FNNNFN oAT1oOE fNN1hlSO ~ N
I. Discuss a problem in the distribu-
tion of agricultural products.
2. Describe the principal varieties of
wheat
g. What are the various advantages
sometimes gained by rotation of
crops?
4 Describe a sanitary constable.
S. Explain the advantages of more
than one year course in high school ag-
riculture, Outline the content of one
such long course.
&. State somewhat fully the work nee
essary to establish successfully an apple
orchard
7. What are the agricultural advan-
tages of state and county fairs?
8. What are the principal things that
render a soil unproductive9 How is
each Of these remediedI
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09

bishop Dickinson returned to MS
atudles at Carnesie Technical ant
zurs'ty, Pittsburgh. Pa. Saturday
,3ar. Dickinson has been spending the
christmas vacation with relatives In
s6his city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09

WANTED-Man and wife as house
keepers for Mt. Vernon Country club.
Apply by letter to w. ]. Sperry, Mt.
Vernon, o. 6da16S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
READING.

The examination in reading is oral.
The examiner will conduct the exami-
nation following any plan desired
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09

'*There will be a meeting OF the
Loyal Berean class OF Messiah Church
Of Christ at the church SATURDAY
evening, Jan 13, at z D. m.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09

WANTED, 900 beef and horse
hides. The price you viii receive
for same will explain why harness
and other leather goods are so high.
l also want raw furs, sheep pelts, tai
low, beeswax, ginseng. golden seal,
etc, at A. J. Flaharty's harness store,
Ohio avenue, East. tfd&s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09

''+The Ladies' Auxiliary Of Clinton
grange will hold an all-day meeting at
the home of Mrs. Poke Lauderbaugh
on the Pleasant Valley road, Wednes.
day, Jan 10.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
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*f*A mock trial will be given at the
Pleasant Grange Community meeting,
Friday evening, January 12. Follow
ing the entertainment, the ladies of
the Grange will serve a supper.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09

FOR RENT--A tenroom house,
barn and cornGrib, 29 Vine street.
CaH 734 blue. Sd9S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09

Cards OF Thanks, five cents per line.
wsooIutlons Of Respect, Obituaries and
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
THE STOLEN TREATY"
 DRAWS TO FOX'S

Band concerts, threatening skies. and all other obstacles put together couldn't keep away the crowds that wanted to see that big Secret Serv- ice adventure film, '"The Stolen Treaty. at Fox's last night. And, judging from the enthusiasm with which the picture went over, they certainly got their moneys worth. For "The Stolen Treaty" is one of those pieces of work that can be classed from the outset as dis tinct, unique, and original success. It gives remarkably clear insight into the methods pursued by the United States Secret Service in ferreting out informating and obtaining seemingly impossible results. The story is worked around a most interesting and adventurous love romance, in which a Secret Service agent played by the popular idol, Earle Williams, is con- pelled by force of circumstances, to make use of the activities of his f- ancee, which part is taken by that new and immediately successful beauty Corinne Griffith. There are just enough well-regulated thrills in the film to make it fascinating Other attractions on the same program are an interesting adventure of Stin- garee, the gentleman outlaw, and his pal, HoWie; a clever drama, a funny comedy in which some new hints to cooks are given, and the latest news of the world in the American Weekly.
 Tomorrow's feature will be an un- usual and intensely dramatic problem picture, 'The Beloved Adventures" in which the world-famous beauty and fashion plate, Kitty Gordon, will appear The "thrillingest' chapter yet of the whirlwind serial, ''The Fatal Ring will also be shown. to- gether with number of other high class and superior productions.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
THE SPY" COMING
 TO FOX'S SOON

Why is it that the United States government is taking most exception al care to guard closely every public utility, every bridge, and every fac tory, today? Why are enemy aliens restricted to certain districts? And why has the government taken over the wireless throughout the land? It Is because one man risked his life to inform the American government and to awaken certain high officials to the menace from overseas that had already become firmly rooted in American soil.
 And how all this came about is graphically told in the first big Far num-Fox Standard production, "Thc Spy,' which will be seen at Fox's theater at an early date. The story of the play was written by George Bronson Howard. the well known traveller, writer and lecturer, who is one of the very few living Americans who really know conditions in Ber lin today and the Teutonic attitude toward the United States And MT. Fox, in looking about for the best man in the acting profession to play the lead in this gigantic film, after much deliberation, selected Dustin Farnum, the unrivalled interpreter of dramatic roles, to bear the burden of carrying the all-important theme to success. '"The Spy" will grip New Britain as it has gripped all other cities in which it has been shown and will be the talk of the town for weeks after its presentation.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
LYCEUM PRODUCES
 :. ANOTHER WINNER

Tonight is your last chance to see one of the greatest photoplays that has ever been shown in this city Bry- ant Washburn in '"The Man Who Was Afraid. The s. R. o. sign was out last evening which shows that Bryant Washburn is one of New Britain's most popular star and also the picture he appears in is very interesting. The picture is full of action and pep and also has many interesting scenes of the soldier boys on the Mexican bor- der. This story deals with a mother who does not want her boy to go to the front. He finally goes overcomes being a mama's-boy and makes him. self a hero. There are many other in- teresting pictures on the same bill.
 Tomorrow and Saturday the Lyce- um presents Enid Bonnet in "The Girl, Glory, an irresistible comedy of quaint village life by c. Gardner Sul- livan. It is the story of a country girl who decides to put the village saloon out of business because her father inn bibes too freely of the wet goods. She does it in a way that makes you smile, chuckle, then laugh outright.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23

REVELATIONS OF A WIFE
By ADELE GARRISON

effort to keep the conversational ball rolling. .,. .+
 "There's something the matter dear" The voice of my brother cou- sin at my right was sharp With COIL cern. Gan I help?"
 This was the old helpful Jack again. and even through my terror TOT Dicny I was glad of the change rom lle discourteous sulkiness with which ne had met my uttered belief that ms little flance, Katherine Sonnott, was suffering through the gayety Wnlcn had annoyed him. Mot now,'' I murmured. III tell you about 1t later.'' When Dicky came back he Droueht with him form and a pencil.
 'It's a special delivery letter, also registered," he explained, and the youth at the door must have your SIS nature before he gives up the letter. a | didn't want to trouble you, put IL might be important"
 "It is," Lillian said, signing the form. ''and you did just right in bring ing it to me-
 She smiled up at him, but Tn the look there was anxiety and, l rancleu' I saw her silently ask and Dicky give as silent an assent to some questlon as she handed back the form DOCK.
 When he brought in the letter hoW- ever, Lillian glanced at 1t with appar- ent indifference, laid it by the sloe or her plate and went on discussing her salad.
 What Madge Noticed.
 But was wildly excited: As Dlcky handed the letter to her l thought I caught sight of a foreign stamp, and the conviction seized upon me that the letter was from my father in South America All his letters to me were sent to Lillian for safety, and we had agreed that she should read them to me without giving me his address so that might be able truthfully to deny knowledge of my father to MT. Drake. should that mysterious man who was in quest of my father seek me out again.
 It didn't seem that could wait un- til the dinner should be over to see what was written in the letter lying by Lillian's plate.
 And then she looked up and from her eyes there came such message of strength and reinsurance that l felt myself grow calm again
 remember little of the rest of the dinner, except that Lillian's unf1agging spirits kept the gayety at concert pitch until the last course was over and the guests marshalled back into the liv- ing room.
 My eyes followed Lillian everywhere and soon saw her slip away from the rest into her rose-hung bedroom. In a few minutes she reappeared at the door of the room, and called gayly across the room to Mr. Lester with whom I happened to be conversing.
 Frank, can you spare Mrs. Gra- ham for a moment? I need her.
 "So do l." MT Lester returned promptly and rebelliously, and in the laugh that followed I hurried into the room where Lillian stood, the cold little conviction at my heart that was about to hear bad news of my father.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
so DECEPTIVE
Many New Britain People Fail to
 Realize the Seriousness.

Many New Britain People Fail to
 Realize the Seriousness.
 Backache is so deceptive.
 It comes and goes-keeps you guessing.
 Learn the cause-then cure it.
 Possibly it's weak kidneys.
 That's why Doan's Kidney Pills are so effective.
 They're especially for weak or dis ordered kidneys.
 Here's a New Britain case.
 Mrs. R. Hopkins, 20 Bigelow St., says: "I had sharp, shooting pains right across the small of my back. They bothered me mostly in the morning. When I moved g. certain way or bent over it felt just like a knife being driven into my back. Doan's Kidney Pills soon gave me re- lief and three boxes entirely cured me-"
 COG, at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co.,, Mfgrs, Bualo, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
S1OO Reward. S1OO

The readers of this paper will be one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System thereby de- giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting na- ture in doing its work. The proprie- tors have 50 much faith in the curative powers of Halls Catarrh Cure that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure Send for list VI Addres.: F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
TWO LONG YEARS
 HE SUFFERED
"Ffuit-a-tives" Made Him Feel
 AS If Walking On Air
ORILL1A. Nov. 28th, 1914

OR1LL1A, Nov. 28th. 1914.
 For over two years, was troubled with Constipation, D,ouyiness, Laek ot Aepef'fe and Headaches. One day I saw your sign which read "Iruit-a-tives make you feel like walking on air. D This appealed to me, so decided to try a box. In a very short time, I began to feel better, and now Iteelfne. Ihave agood appetite, relish everything I eat, and the Headaches arc gone entirely. I recommend this b1easauk f'c1it medicine to all my friends',
 DAN MCLEAN. 50c. box, 6 for $2.50, trial size. 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit. >-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
Why Madge Felt She Was to Hear
 News of Her Father.


 Ordinarily, the ring of door bell is not disquieting thing. and to nall the diners at Lilliar's table the peal that had sounded held no significance. But to Dicky, the Durkees. to Lillian Robert Savarin and to me, it bore a message of terror.
 suppose that into all our brains at once flashed the image of Mrs. Allis. the woman once calling herself Robert Savarin's wife, who had maliciously tried to frighten us, and because of whose alarming actions Lillian had guarded her home for the evening with private detectives.
 Had Mrs. Allis eluded the detec- lives? Was it her hand upon the door bell? What would happen to the one who answered that imperious ring? All these questions rushed through my mind with lightning-like rapidity, and I saw by little Mrs. Durkee's pale face and the tense, startled glances of Dicky, Alfred Durkee and Robert Sa- vartn, that they too, were thinking Of the same terrifying possibilities.
 Lillian alone appeared perfectly un- moved, although knew by the tiny white line around her mouth that she was already mentally dealing with the emergency. She flashed Dicky a mes- sage from her eyes, but even before he caught 1t he was supon his feet.
 ''I'll go to the door, Betty he said quietly to the maid who had justbegun to serve the salad.
 .~Thank you, Marse1Dick." Betty re- piled curtsying with real grace, in spite of her immense bulk. Dat am bery kind ob yer"
 A Letter Arrives.
 Dicky was really gone only two or three minutes, but it seemed to me an eternity as say Quivering with terror, yet forcing myself to second Lillian's