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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10
OF The Evening

of America and the German imperial
government, and has authorized the
president to use all the resources Of
this republic to bring the war to a
speedy and successful termination;
therefore, be it
Resolved, by the citizens of Knox
county, Ohio, In mass meeting assem-
bled, this 5th day of April, 1917, That
We approve without qualification the
action OF our government in making
such declaration Of the existence of a
state of war, and that to the success
full prosecution Of this war, thus fore
ed upon us by the overt and ruthless
acts of the German imperial govern
ment, we pledge our lives, our for
tunes. and our sacred honor"
Resolved, further. That while we
aeplore war. with all its horrid conse-
quences, and pray for a speedy termin-
alton of the world-strife now affecting
humanity, and for peace with honor,
justice and goodwill, we shall deem no
sacrifice too great that may, in even
the smallest degree, contribute to the
attainment of the noble objects for
which this war will be waged on the
part of the United States of America.
eResolved, That the chairman of
this meeting be. and he hereby is, au-
thorized and directed to transmit a
copy of these resolutions to the presi-
dent, the United States senators from
Ohio, and the congressman from this
district"
Mayor Charles A. Mitchell, by whom
the meeting Yves suggested and ar
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10

speaker in reference to Germany's re-
peated overt acts Patience is now
arduous and diplomacy is no better
than treason" he declared.
History will record that we went
into this struggle only when our pa
tience was exhausted" he averred,
land ] sincerely hope that this stand
of the United States will sink deeply
into the hearts of those fighting men
abroad. Oh, that the hearts of these
men might be touched by God!"
God will bless us for our Christian
charity. We want to fight no man.
We would rather teach them the glor-
les of our form Of government. In the
last 4S hours, have had feeling, and
| hope that future events will verify it.,
that the entrance of the United States
into this war will halt the Prussian dy-
nasty. Obsessed with the same world
conquering ambitions as Napoleon, |
hope that the Kaiser will meet his
Waterloo in the added strength which
the United States will impart to the
allies"
The Rev. Mr.. Mulhane's conclusion
was truly inspiring. He declared that
If he could sculpt a statue. he would
label it, "the volunteers of America"
that If it were given to him to produce
the most beautiful flag in the world,
he would make a replica of the Stars
and Stripes and, in fitting ending. he
addressed himself to the Stars and
Stripes, retiring amid vociferous ap-
plause.
The resolutions were then present
| ed by Chairman Iams and adopted
unanimously Garfield Shows band,
which had played several pleasing Sc
lections during the evening, lead off in
"The Star Spangled Banner" which
was sung by the audience under the
lea adership of Prof Chubb. This was
quickly followed by America" and the
audience was dismissed in prayer by
the Rev. H. H. Miller.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10

through life and placed in his coffin.
! The Rev. l.. w. Mulhane never ap-
peared to better advantage before a
Mt. Vernon audience than Thursday
evening. Full to overHowlng with his
subject, II semed that he stopped, leav-
ing half unsaid which was on his mind
I'VE are at a solemn moment in Am
erican history" he stated at the outset.
He sketched rapidly how the American
people, for over a half-century, have
drifted along peacefully and gloriously,
secure in their situation. THE Span
ish-American war was a mere ripple
on the surface of the water" declared
the speaker
One great, ENCOURAGING factor is seen
in the present status of affairs by the
Rev. Mr.. Mulhane and this is coun-
try united. There is no east nor west,
no north nor south, but all points of
the compass have Joined hands in
friendship and commercial pursuits.
The wave of patriotism, sweeping
the country at present, will only serve
to strengthen and cement the ties
which bind the hearts Of Americans to-
gether and will SOW in the hearts of
the rising generation a true loyalty
and patriotism to the country and the
flag.
The speaker made reference to his
! theory that the Declaration Of Inde.
pendence was written for all countries
and for all people and not merely for
the American people alone, stating
that at the present time more so than
ever, the hearts of men abroad beat
quickly to know that there is one
place where a mans actions and
thoughts are free. "The world looks
TO America to solve its great prob
lems," he said, land to an America in
which the streams of blood of the civil
war now flow together"
The inevitable has come about, he
said Authority has spoken. 1t is war
and we must bow our heads and say,
we are ready to do what we can We
must be ready to protect American
rights on land and on water. We must
make the American flag symbol of
protection for everyscitizen under ev-
cry circumstance.
The Bismarkian theory, implanted
in the brain of Kaiser Wilhelm, was
dealt with by the Rev. Mr.. Mulhane
This is that the state is supreme; that
man was made for the state and not
the state for the man; that the world
has no rights and pleasures where the
German government is concerned.
The tolerance of repeated insults
reached a breaking point, said the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10
U. S. IS Fifteenth
NATION ENTERING
INTO WORLD WAR

The United States is the fifteenth
country to enter the war and the elev-
enth to join the allies.
On the entente's side are: England,
France, Russia, Italy, Portugal, Japan,
United States, Belgium, Serbia, Rou-
mania and Montenegro. On the Teu-
tonic side are: Germany, Austria
Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey. 1t is
estimated that there are 100000
citizens in the United States who can
be trained for war service.
The United States navy ranks third
i'll the list of the navies of the world.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10

is confronted with problems no less
serious than those which tried the
soul OF Lincoln, II is well that the
citizenship of this state send him a
message OF dedication to the cause he
leads.
Therefore. as governor Of Ohio. &
proclaim the evening hours Of to o..
Wednesday, April IL, 1917, as a sa--
cred time when our people-the men,
women and children-of cities, towns
ard country to assemble together i'm
their meetings places and lift their
hearts and voices to Almighty God
that we may be divinely guided"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10
DEGREE WORK
IS splendid
Centerburg Pythians, Using
Band, Make Fine Show
AFTER STATE HONORS
Mt. Vernon Party Rewarded For Trip
Taken Thursday Evening-cIerk
OF Courts Taylor Is One OF
The Judges

John NJ. Woolison, Thomas Aus.
kings, Deputy Treasurer c. G.. Hunt,
Treasurer Lloyd M. Bell, Clyde G..
Church, Harley G. Lee, Paul M. Ash
baugh and Clerk Of Courts o. G. Tay.
lor we're in Centerburg Thursday
evening where they witnessed the
comforting of the Knight rank by
Hawthorne Lodge, No. 22S, Knights OF
Pythias. The work was done in con.
nection with state contest for hon.
ors in degree work, and Clerk Taylor,
with Cambridge man and a Pataska-
la man, was one of the judges. The
grade Of the Centerburg team was es-
tablished and forwarded to the grand
chancellor, by whom it will be an
nounced later Four teams are COM
peting in this district. Should the
Hawthorne team be victorious, 1t will
have the right to compete in the
state contest.
The work done by the Centerburg
team was of unusually high order,
Clerk Taylor reports. A unique fea-
ture of the evening vas the use of the
locally famous X. of P. band of Cen.
terburg in comforting the degree.
Chares e. Root of Newark, who is
district deputy grand chancellor, was
present. The work of the evening
was in charge of Postmaster Glenn
Baker OF Centerburg.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10
GOVERNOR CALLS ON OHIOANS TO
APPEAL FOR DIVINE GUIDANCE

The people of Ohio are requested In
a resolution issued Friday by Cover
nor Cox, to assemble in their meeting
places next Wednesday evening and
lift their hearts and voices 10 Al
mighty God for guidance in the crisis
now facing the land. The proclama-
tion reads
We are in the midst Of a great
crisis. Our state in the past has been
a moral force that helped to concrete
the national sentiment. Her voice
should be raised now. Every com
munity should join in the common
emotion of the hour. Our president
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10
MRS. CLARISSA E. CALDWELL
DIES AT HOME OF HER DAUGH-
TER IN PLEASANT TIP.

Mrs. Clarissa Eliza Caldwell died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. c..
R. Schnebly of Pleasant township,
Thursday night at II o'clock, follow
ing short illness of diseases incident
to advanced age. The deceased was
II years of age and is survived by her
husband, Joseph Andrew Caldwell,
one daughter, Mrs. c. r. Schnebly, at
whose home the demise occurred, and
one son, Joseph M. Caldwell Of this
city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10
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I. MISSIONARY SOCIETIES +
I. !. !. !. J. J. !. ]. :. !. !. :. j.
Congreg gational


The Woman's Missionary society of
the Congregational church met Friday
afternoon in the church, Mrs. Young,
vice president, presiding. The pro-
gram for the meeting was as follows:
Song, Father Make Us Loving"
Scripture lesson, Goth chapter of
John-Mrs. Writ.
Prayer by society.
Easter Poem-Alrs. Kelley.
Solo, Ever Near Me" (Jerome)-
Mrs. Patterson.
Protestant Epoch of Christian Con
quest-Mrs. Young.
China Missions-Mrs. Lafever.
China and Japan-Mrs. Cornell.
At the conclusion of the program
and business session, refreshments
were served by Mesdames Jackson,
Months, Murphy and Miss McKown
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10
VALENTINE SETTLER
INJURIES BACK AND
HEAD IN STAIRS FALL

Word was received here by friends
of Valentine Settler, formerly of this
city but now living with his daughter,
Mrs. Harold Mccullough. in Cleve-
land, that he fell down stairway at
his home recently, severely injuring
his back and head.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10
TOO Weak FOR OPERATION
DR.. PENNELL's CONDITION CON-
slDEREp VERY CRITICAL

DR.. w. w. Pennell, Mt. Vernon, O.,
is critically i'll at Bethesda hospital.
1t was the intention of DR.. Pennell to
undergo an operation, but his physic-
ian has advised against it. due to the
patients weakened condition. - Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10
STREAM q RIMER
REAL ESTATE AND LOANa

Farms and city property bought, soa&
and exchanged. Properties rented a1e
rents collected. Fire insurance q spe-
c1alty. Representing "a old reiiabla
stock companies. Accident insurance.,
i've stock insurance. Plate glass In
surance. automobile insurance, In fses
We can insure any property you may
have. Surety bonds Oh all kinds Ca1
and see us. Room l Sipe bldg. South
Lutner A Stream VIM. =. Himss
Main st. Cit. phone No. AT Black
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10
dues are but 81 a year.

dues are but 81 year.
In presenting the next speaker, Col.
Ira d. Hunt, the mayor took occasion
to recall that his, the mayors, father,
had spent % months in Libby prison
and that, for this reason, he always had
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10

ton about 500 Of the books OF the ex-
tension service, Ohio State university,
on Vacant Lot and Backyard Gar
dener's Handy Guide"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10

Mrs. R. NJ. Greer arrived at her
home in this city Friday after spend
ing about six weeks in Boca Grande
and Belleair, Fla, and New York
City. Mrs. Greer was accompanied
by Mrs. G. A. Neff of Cleveland.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10

the utmost respect for those who had
fought in the civil war.
Col. Hunt, who is a national past
commander of the Union Veteran Le-
gion, an organization which has, as it's
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-10

Mrs. Kuehn went to Toledo Friday,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-15
canarles Are Hardy.

The canary Is a very adaptable lit
tie bird. and their biographer says
that they seem to thrive in any climate
where not exposed 10 too severe wealth
er conditions, aud, in spite of the long
period they have been protected and
held in captivity. they are capable Of
enduring surprising degree Of cold
when hardened to IT, In England 1t is
not unusual to find them in outdoor
aviarles throughout the year. They
also seem. he says, to be able TO re-
establish themselves in wild state I'M
der favorable conditions. In 1909 a
brood OF domestic canaries was re-
leased on Midway island, small.
sandy islet In the Hawaiian group.
BY 1911 they had increased until 1t
was estimated that they numbered
about 1000.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-15
MISSING VEST HUNG IN TREE
farmers Raiment, Containing Money,
Disappeared From Bush-Crows
Blamed as Guilty cuIprits.

Spooky things happen and some
hines puzzle people. occasionally they
.nn be accounted for, as In this case,
aotes Copper's Magazine. one morn
mg early in August Sayles Turner, an
Eastern farmer, went to work in his
nny field. As the morning was warm,
Turner removed his vest and hung II
en- small bush. When he quit work
ate In the afternoon he went for his
vest. but IL was gone. In the pocket
Of the vest was $50 In bills. Turner
decided 1t had been stolen.
A few days ago Turner and his hired
man went to the woods. five miles
from his house. TO cut wood. The first
tree cut was a large hemlock. on a
limb near the top of the tree they
saw an object fluttering In the breeze.
The tree was felled and the men went
to the object Ii was Turner's lost
vest. Nineteen Of the twenty dollars
we're in the vest pockets. The vest
was badly torn. which may account
Tor the missing dollar. Turner be
lleves that crows carried the vest from
the hay field and deposited 1t in the
top of the tree.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-15
EXCITEMENT ON THE B0WERY
Hubbub Caused by Cry Of "stop
Thiep on New York's Noted High
way FrIohtens Habitues.

A thief chase on the Rpwery was a
daily occurrence when that famous
song was popular. Then the dips and
others who infested that thoroughfare
would hold up any passerhy Who they
thought had anything that looked like
money concealed on his person. But
the light fingered gentry and strong
armed fellows have found other fields
more lucrative, according TO II New
York correspondent Of the Pittsburgh
Dispatch.
The big street Is now the stamping
grounds Of weary Wlllics" aud buns
whose only vocation is 10 panhandle
the price ~ drink. So one day re-
Gently, when the old familiar cry Of
"St0p thief was heard the Bowery
was almost paralyzed; everybody
stood still and watched for the cuprit.
Soon they saw tan. lean and hungry
looking youth darling under the ele-
waited pillars. but they made no effort
TO catch him When the cops arrived
on the scene the man had disappeared.
"Whcre did he COZ beloved one with
club, who held II thrcatcnlngly over
several men who stood in Il doorway.
Did you see that guy running this
way? Whore did he GOT Come on,
now" But no one had seen the thief.
While the cops We're milking their
search upathctic, cringing men came
from the different doorways to learn
what the excitement was all about.
"My God" remarked one frowsy look
Ing individual, rs the cops departed.
Il was scared II was some guy offering
Job And appreciative chuckles
went up along the line.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-15
Grant Got Him a Job.

Col. John ). Mosby, the well-knOwn
Confederate cavalry leader, had high
opinion of General Grants magnanim.
ity. lie wrote letter quoted In his
Just published memoirs" TO General
Grant in 1850 asking the former presi'
dent to aid him in securing employ
ment from some corporation. Grant
was then. unknown TO Mosby. on his
death bed. But he dictated n note TO
Governor Stanford of the Union Pa.
cific. says Mosby, asking him, as q
personal favor. 20 take care OF me.
was made an attorney In the company
and held that position for sixteen
years. In Grants death l felt that ]
had lost my best friend"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-15
Invented Graham Flour.

The use Of Graham and whole wheat
bread has spread remarkably in the
last few years. The inventor Of Ora
ham bread and flour was Rev. Sylyes.
ter Graham. New England clergy
man, who died In Northampton, Mass,
Go years ago. having devoted the
major part OF his life 10 the advocacy
OF vegetarian dietetic theory. In
1899 he introduced Graham bread.
made of unsifted wheat -four. and
thereafter urged its use in books,
pamphlets and lectures. At first the
masses Of housewives turned deaf
ear toward his arguments. but grad.
ually Graham -four won It's way and
became an established commercial
product.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-15
A Bad Precedent.

"why do you want a divorce from
your husband7" asked friend of the
family.
Because he isn't the man thought
he was when I married him." sohbed
the young wife.
"Aiy dear child, a general application
of that principle would break up near
ly every home country"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-30

This is the U. S. naVy's prize gun
crew in action. 1T is commanded by
Gun Captain McAdoo (right), son of
the secretary Of the treasury. Note
the she'll in the hands of the man in
the foreground.
-O-O
MINNESOTA -GUARDSMAN SHOT
Minneapolis, MinnY April 3d.
John P. KalkhOvei, guardsman, on
sentry duty near a large grain .ele-
vatOr here, was shot when he
attempted to halt two strangers
prOwling near the elevator
The men fled when KaIkhOven or |
dered them to halt and ran behind a
strong of box cars then turned and
fired. The guardsman was wounded.
-O-Q-
BITS OF NEWS
Albert Wehde, Chicagoan, said to
be associate of Gustav Jacobson in
plant to foment revolution in India,
arrested in HOlOlulu.
John IeIlio, 5, 1902 Polk, played
with gun. Killed himself.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-16
SOLDIER
BOYS On A
FURLOUGH

Hammond today hailed the conquer
ing heroes from Fort BENJAMIN Harri-
son-boys who left schools. factories,
Offices and banks three months ago re-
turned last night in the uniforms of
officers bronzed and fit as hddles.
In three months they worked hf-
teen hours a day at the big training
camp and received in return $500. To-
day they are on the payroll Of the
army at s1,7oo a year. Uncle Sam
pays his fighters better than any other
ruler on earth. And each is ready to
give his life for his country.
The first to step off the train from
Indianapolis yesterday was Raymond
Mette, who went from behind a cage
in a bank to answer the call and is
now q second lieutenant in the in
fantry. Those who are home on fur
lough of two weeks duration follow:
Donald Gavit. second lieutenant, in
fantry. officers reserve.
William Mead. second lieutenant, In
fantry. officers reserve.
Norman Bridge. second lieutenant,
cavalry. officers reserve.
Ralph Kinney. second lieutenant. in
fantry. officers reserve.
Miller Moran. second lieutenant field
artillery. officers reserve.
Raymond Mette, second lieutenant.
infantry. officers reserve.
Albert Lamprell, second lieutenant.
infantry, officers reserve
These two will be home Saturday:
John Scott. second lieutenant. infan-
try, officers reserve.
George Hayman. provisional second
lieutenant held artillery. United states
army
Ten boys went to the first officers
training camp from Hammond One.
Harry Jewett, was underweight. al
though in all other ways qualified. and
was discharged a month ago. The
others received commissions
First Lieutenant Luther Ellis, for
merly basket ball coach in the Ham
mond high school. went to his home
near Cincinnati from Fort Harrison,
and after a short visit will go to New
York. Lieutenant William Mead stop
ped over in Hammond on his way to
Nebraska. where his parents live.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-16
WHITING MAN
ENTERTAINS SOLDIERS
fsnecial to THE TIMEs.l

WHITING, Ind. Aug. 16.Thomas
Rupe of Ohio avenue entertained at
a beach party at the Whiting park
last night for several of the boys who
are in camp at East Chicago. of which
company he was formerly a member.
The party. consisting also of young
ladies. was in honor of the following
men from Company F.. Second Indiana
Infantry. who will soon leave for
Mississippi: Lieutenant Daley. First
Sergeant Robinson Hitchcock. Ser
geants Forest Rupe and Garland
Thornhin. Corporals Arthur Zeller.
Henry Hanson. Charles Miller and
Virgil White. and Max Wentz. Charles
Wasson, Forest Holderman. "Curlie''
Diggs. Wilbur Bailey. Collie Snyden
and Thomas Rupe.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-16
800 MORE
MEN ARE
SUMMONED
Draft Board Orders More
Hammond Men Up for Ex-
animation to Serve in New
Army List O. e. ellaptees.

Twenty-Five more Hammond young
men have been called into the new army
by the exemption board, making s. to-
tai of forty-one men selected. with fifty
six more needed to fill the quota of
ninety-seven men for the first draft.
Two attorneys, candidate for city
judge on the democratic ticket. and H.
G. Cleveland. are drafted in the list
given out by the exemption board to-
day. The board is sending out notif-
cations to 300 more men to appear for
examination at once.
The list of twenty-ffve-the names Of
the original sixteen having been made
known eretofore-follows:
Frank Kryos. $40 Summer St
Gust Katcar, 120 Sible St
Gerald w. Bardens, 192 Hoffman St
Lyle A Mckinney. 1000 Park pl
Frank Filpiak. 205 Company house.
Louis Schreiber. Az Summer st.
Louis Peterson, 525 Amos ave
Ben Moss. SOB Henry st.
H. c. Cleveland. 1916 Harrison st
A. A. Mrosefski, 4Ss Hoffman st.
Roy Cannon, $50 Morton ct
Tom Kovavich. Forsyth ave
Naum Dimitroff $40 Morton ave.
Christ Yakimiff, ST. Morton ave
Elliott Lafayette. $50 State St
G. W. Fiebelkorn. 41s Carroll St
II. o. Anderson. 1919 Michigan ave.
Arnold Jergens, 203 Sibley St
Jacob Kenchuk. 571 Ames ave
Herman Hopp. 297 Kane ave.
J. J. Steele. 341 Ash St
Guy Rogers. 357 Sheffield ave
P S. Maggie. 2S4 Ash st
Edgar Burton, 222 Fayette st.
w. c. Blohm, 367 Michigan ave.
Following are the names Of those whs
have been exempted and discharged. All
papers regarding them have been sent to
the distroct board at LaPorte:
w. T. Stafford, F. Gurski A. A.
Mfosefski. P. Fl. Built. c J. Click. Joe
Krsol. y. Guculi. H. Kars. p. Jastrzen-
ski, J. NJ. Reiplinger \. Pallard. =. H.
Otto. I. Hortlerode. A. VI. schalIer. D.
Meredith, +. Ostrom, W. L. Danner. J.
Long. w. T. Baars, s. Jalo. 4. Meyer, c.
F. Hart. A. A Hamor, E. Carrigan, V.
Kohut X. Lapinsky. E. NJ Reed w.
Maginot, NJ. Fisher. T. Can, NJ. J. Wis
CONT. D. Mcdonald. E. II. Lauermann.
G.. b Guering. c. 0. Granger. S. Nonoh-
inski, A. Van Bodegraver. f. s Weber.
T. Reese. 0. r. Lee, E. Koch. F. Groda.
o. c. Schmidt, X Fischer. w s. SON
delbaugh. NJ. zajic. A. Madura, D. r.
Taitt.