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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18
Sixteen Knox Co. Men Will
Start For Chillicothe
Cantonment
DR.. WALTER A. DIXON
WILL BE In CHARGE
Trip To Be Made Over B. &
O.; Richland And Licking
Men In Party

Sixteen Knox county young men
representing 40% of the next contin-
gent for the new national army can
tonment at Chillicothe--will leave
Mt. Vernon on the IL: 80 a. m. B. & o.
train Thursday, Sept. 20, according to
definite instructions received by the
local exemption board Saturday morn
ing.
There will be no special train, save
from Columbus to Chillicothe, the reg
ular B. & o. train carrying selected
men from Richland and Knox coun-
ties to Newark and arriving there at
1926 p IN. A box lunch will be served
at Newark. A special train from Co
lumbus will carry the men to Chilli
cothe. 1t leaves at 2;40 p. m. and ar
rives at 5:2O p. m.
The local party of men will be in
charge of Dr. Walter A. Dixon who,
although his name has not been certi-
fed back from the district board for
service, claims no draft exemption
and WILL accordingly, be a member of
the party DR.. Dixon has musical abil-
! ity and it is understood that he may
attach himself to an army band at the
camp
So far, the local board has the
names of eight men who will compose
the party. They are: Don Dewey
! Slocum, John o. Long, Joseph Stroio,
! Constantine Flamorakies, Guilio Bra
gone, Morris C. Porter, Alpha j. Per
rim, S, p, upham, and Clement w,
Keaser.
The district board, at the special
request of Chairman Ewat Of the To-
cal board, who was in Columbus Fri
day, took up Knox county cases at its
session Friday afternoon, but no word
as to the decisions had reached the To-
cal board Saturday morning. Chair
man Ewalt retired from the district
board room when the Knox county
cases came up.
| Nine more men are needed to COM
plete the quota, as Joseph Stroio has
never been located.
The b. &; o. railroad has undertak-
/ en- the task of feeding all selected
men on their trip to Chillicothe. The
local board has been informed that
but single mealticket need be is
sued for party, instead of individual
tickets. Those who honor the tickets
will send them to the department
quartermaster of the central depart
ment at Chicago, ILL.,, and receive
money in exchange.
The selected men will be ordered to
report at the Office of Clerk Devin on
Wednesday evening, Sept. 10. at 5 p.
m. At $50, retreat roll-call will be
held and the men then dismissed un-
til the following morning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18
Mrs. Vandcrgrift Directs In
Her Will; Pastor And Wife
Receive Gifts "
MOTHER TO HAVE LIFE
ESTATE In HER REALTY
Remainder Goes To Mrs. Fu-
gitt And Relatives; Court
House News

The will Of Mrs. Anna Vandergrift
has been filed and admitted to probate
in the probate court. The testatriX
directs that her personal property, in.
cluding a diamond ring, diamond
brooch and other jewelry, be sold and
the proceeds applied to her church
dues. The remainder is then to be
divided equally between Rev. and Mrs.
w. E. Hull as a token of the tesla
triX's regard for them.
The second item of the will directs
that the real estate in which the tes-
tatrix has an interest be left to the
use of her mother, Mrs. Olive Il. Cot
ton during her lifetime and that upon
her death the remainder be divided
equally between Mrs. Cora Fugitt and
her brothers and sisters. The will
was signed on Sept 6, 1917, and was
witnessed by Nellie Hutchinson and
Bessie Fisher.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18

Miss Mary r. Hurst of Chllicothe,
who has been the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Harper. left Friday even
ing for Lake Forest, ILL.,, where she Is
an instructor in Ferry Hail.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18

Miss Mary l.. Doolittlo, who has
been spending the summer with
friends and relatives at Akron, Cleyc-
land and Malone, N. Y, returned to
her home in Gambler Thursday even
ing
William b. Scott has purchased the
Burkepile property on North Division
street through the Cochran agency .
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18
Burson-Hoovler
Wedding

Mr.. Carl A. Burson of Pike town
ship and Miss Macy Bell Hoovler of
Monroe township were united in mar
riage at the home OF the officiating
minister, the Rev. o. L. Ford, Thurs
day morning at 10 o'clock The young
people were unattended.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18
Administrator Appointed

w. A. Hosack has been appointed
administrator of the estate of Mrs.
Anna B. Vandergrift by the probate
court. Bond was furnished in the sum
of $500 with Lewis E. Houck and j.. b.
Graham as surCticS. ,f.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18

Miss Harriet SHETLAND is home from
a stay in Columbus. She has as her
guest, Miss Juliet Barker of Cam
bridge
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18
Celebrates Birthday

Anniversary
Mrs. Anne Hawkins of Lock cele-
brated her seth birthday at her home
in Lock Thursday by having about rs
relatives and friends at her home for
the day. Most of the guests were grand
children and great grandchildren. A
delicious dinner was served at noon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18
Power of Attorney Filed

Power OF Attorney Filed
A power of attorney issued by the
American Surety company to ID. G.
Throckmorten, as resident vicc-prcsi.
dent of the company, was filed in the
pobate court Friday. r., es
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18

Solomon Stricken Of Howard spent
Friday in this city on business.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18
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+ SOCIETY NOTES i
Tea Party At
Country Club

Tea Party At
Country Club
Mrs. William A. Alderman was in
charge of the weekly tea party Thurs
day afternoon at the country club
Red Cross talks by Mrs. II. G.. Devin
and Miss Katherine Critchfield, who
have received special instruction at
Columbus and Cleveland, respectively,
were features.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18
FileG Bond

FiIeG Bond 900. thIN
George W. Hays has flied his bond.
as county commissioner with the ooun-
ty treasurer. The bond has been ap-
proved by the probate court. '-5--.r-,-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18
SMITH ONE PERCENT TAX LIMIT LAW
MENACED BY THE PROHIBITION ISSUE

Millions taken would destroy safeguards established
for and other who consented
valuations exchange for fixed of
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-18

Six million dollars is twice as much
money as is required to maintain all
the state institutions.
Six million dollars would pay the COM
bined debt of the cities of Lancaster,
Bellaire, Massillon, Coshocton, Mt. Yer
non, Bucyrus, Norwalk, Washington CHI,
Van Vert, Circleville, Sidney, Wapakon-
eta, Bowling Green and Delphos and
leave enough money to pay the states
chora Of +ha pntire cost Of nIhlic edu
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Boys Camp mt Lakewood VIII Open
On Friday, june 10Th

A. X. and f. c. Butler have pur-
chased the Old Point Camp for boys
situated near the head of Lake Wes-
serunsett. formerly the Birch Point
Sporting Lodge owned by Asa S. Hun
newell.
Plans are even now in progress for
the construction of Il boathouse, ten
mis- courts and baseball diamond
preparatory for the opening. June 30
when a number of Massachusetts lads
will arrive to enjoy the summer sea-
son. Paul Macklin, principal Of the
Grefton Massachusetts, High school
has leased the property for boys
camp and it will be the only one in
Somerset County.
Mr.. Macklin who will be business
manager, has appointed DR.. John L.
Pepper of Madison, camp physician ;
chef. Asa S. Hunnewell; director of
water sports Arthur J. Morrissette
head counselor, c. d. Stiles, super
intendent of school of Grafton, Mass.
advisory board, f. c. Butler of Show
hogan, +. X. Dean of Madison and
George H. Viles.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Moscow Resident Dies

James B. Messer, an honored and
respected resident and citizen Of Mos
COW, passed away at his home Satur-
day afternoon. April 28th, 1917. Mr..
Messer was IS years and 10 months of
age. His birthplace was Scion, Me-;
a son of Rev. Stephen and Selia par
lin) Messer When a boy of eight
years old he moved with his parents
to Deadwater, Maine, where his father
preached for the Free Baptists; as
we'll as holding services in many other
places in the surrounding region.
While at Deadwater Mr. Messer be-
came affiliated with the Free Baptist
Church, as a member, under the pas
torate of his father At the age OF
81, he moved with his parents into
the town of Moscow, where he has
since resided, with the exception of a
short period of time, when out OF the
state in the service of his country,
enlisting in the 10th Maine Regiment
for service in the Civil War. He
was a member of Nathan Blunt Post
G. A. r.
Mr.. Messer was twice married his
first wife was Rhodaam Hunnewell of
Pleasant Ridge. Mr.. Messer leaves
to mourn his loss widow, Mrs. Ell
vira (Maxim) Messer, with whom If
he had lived until July 18th, 1917, 80
years of happy married life would
have been spent together; one son,
Mr. Ellingford F. Messer of Moscow
with whom he has resided on the
home place; two daughters, Mrs.
Eleanor f. Fitszimmons of Moscow
and Mrs. Nettie M. Pooler of Bling
ham also ten grandchildren and three
Observation-Disclosures Two sisters also
survive him, Mrs. Evie kirkpatrick of
Gardiner and Mrs. Minnie Adams of
Skowhegan; two brothers, DR.. Marion
S. Messer of Portland. Maine and Mr.
Chester Messer OF East Madison Mr.
Messer has been in failing health
since he was seriously injured while
leading a colt three years ago.
The funeral was held at his late
residence in Moscow, Tuesday, May
1st, at D. M, Rev. Charles H. Berry,
pastor of the Bingham Methodist
Church officiating. The funeral was
we'll attended by friends, neighbors
and relatives and the floral offerings
we're many and beautiful. Interment
was made at the Sugartown ceme-
terry
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10

Miss Mary Friend assisted by Mrs.
Eta Bradley as soloist and Miss
Dorothy Potts as reader, gave an en-
joyable piano recital Tuesday even
ing at the First Baptist church. Mrs.
Mary Marston accompanied
Cleanup Week" was discussed at
the meeting of the officers of the
Town Improvement Society Tuesday
afternoon and Miss Gertrude Weston
and Mrs. J. Palmer Merrill were APP
pointed to confer regarding the mat
ter with the selectmen.
There will be meeting of the Pa
nt-Teachers Association in assem-
bly, hall of the high school building
next Saturday evening at 7.30. 1t is
to be a social evening, the details of
which are yet to be arranged. Of
hcers are to be elected for the ensuing
year
The semi-annual meeting of the
Western Maine branch of the Wo-
mans Board of Missions will occur
In the First Parish church at Bruins
wick next Wednesday with sessions at
10 a. m. and p. m. 1t promises to
be a meeting of unusual interest
Mrs. J. w. Fogler expects to attend as
a delegate from the Missionary Read
ing Circle of the Island Avenue Con-
gregational church.
Work on the new office of the Maine
TELEPHONE and Telegraph Company on
Madison avenue is fast nearing com
pletion and Harvey Goodwin, who is
in charge, expects to finish it within
the next two weeks. The walls have
been wainscotted and the remaining
wall space and the ceiling is to be
finished in beaver board and painted
There will be two public booths in
front at the left as one enters the
building. The business manager
will have a private Office in the real
and the clerical work will all be
done there. The switchboard will be
installed in the Philbrick block and
this work will not be completed fol
about two months.
Mrs. S. Russakoff recently received
letter from her sister-in-law ir
Russia. The letter, which was mail
ed there early in February, did moi
reach here until Tuesday of the pres
ent week. 1t was a most curious
one when ii did arrive as it was al
most cut to pieces, scissors having
been used by the censors in such {
manner that but little of the origina
letter remained Among the sen
fences allowed to pass was one con
tanning the high cost of everything
some things being to hard to get tina
money won't buy them. Mrs. Russo
koff's sister-in-law lives near wilma
in direct line from where the Ger
mans and Russians are now carrying
on such fierce fighting,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Appreciation

We earnestly wish to thank the
Odd Fellows for the kindness shown
and the respect paid to their brother
the late William Lincoln. We also
sincerely thank the many others who
were so kind to Mr.. Lincoln and
thoughtful of us during his illness and
death We also appreciate the kind
ness and words of comfort spoken by
the Rev. A. r. Patterson.
Mrs. Mary E. Lincoln
Mr.. and Mrs F. l.. Hollister
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Cook
Mr. Stephen Lincoln
Mr. and Mrs Clarence Campbell
hartland May s, 1917"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Card OF Thanks

To our neighbors ana friends who in
so many kind and thoughtful ways
helped and remembered us In our re-
cent bereavement and sorrow; also
for the beautiful floral tributes sent,
we wish to express our sincere APP
probation.
Alvah S. Witham and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Y. w. White
Mr.. and Mrs. Linton White
Herbert White
Mr.. and Mrs. Delano White
Bingham, May 8, 1917.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Peace Talk

We're Not Going To send you note, but
we do want to urge you for your own
peace of mind, to come in now and In
vest IN a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
SkOwhegan Is Again Defeated

In six inning game, S. II S. was
defeated yesterday afternoon at Fair
view Park by Lawrence High, the
score being 8 to 9. French, Thorn
son, Taylor Cariveau, Lessard,
Jacobs, Paul, Lacasce and Pulsifer
played for Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bluebird Feature The Sign of the
Poppy, parts, There are no finer
feature productions now being shown
or made and the fact we want to
drive home ia that Bluebird populari-
ty has not been won thru advertising
or publicity but entirely on the merits
of the productions themselves
Francis X. Bushman and Beverly
Bayne-The Great Secret-a master
production of Love mystery, romance
and power.
Matinee 2.30-4.30: Evening, to 10.
Time of showing features Mat $50;
Evening 700; Evening. $50.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Card of Thanks

>. we wish to express our sincere
hanks 10 the friends who were so
Aihd TO us in our recent sorrow
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bachelor
Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Dudley
Mr and Mrs. Harrison Holbrook
Mr.. Will Holbrook
n, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Clark
bingham, May 5, 1917.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10

Good, clean, wholesome laughter
makes you healthy Invest Csc or 35c
IN ticket for the Grange play and
Try 1t. Seats on sale at Sampson &
Azores
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10

Laughter does you good. Come to,
the Grange farce, Friday the 18th and
laugh away your troubles and wor-
ries. Tickets on sale at Sampson &
Azores.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
A report has been given here to the

A report has been given here to the
effect that William T Golf, of Com
pany +, has been arrested and punish
ed for sleeping while on guard duty.
This seems to have been incorrect
We understand that Mr.. Goff was not
concerned in the matter but that sew
eral other members of Company f
were punished for falling asleep
while on guard
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
RIJOI THEATRE
Program Week of May II
MONDAY-TUESDAY

Metro Co presents Edmund Breese
in Song of a Wage Slave, parts.
Telling a supreme story, carrying a
sublime message and providing SUI
perb entertainment
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Greater Vitagraph presents Edith
Story in the Two Edge Sword. 5 parts
Her sword of vengence proves two
edged, for it swings both ways. She
succeeds in her purpose when she
brings sorrow to the heart of the wo-
man, who. by evil nirtations, caused
her brother to end his life Earle
Williams in the Scarlet Runner
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
THE KIND YOU WANT

In our extensive stock you will find
the brand you came for, whether it
is lubricating oil or grease, tires,
tools or any other automobile Access
sorry. Standard. trade-marked goods
which usage has proved the best in
their line are all on our shelves. Keep
us in mind.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-26
GREEN LICE MENACE
TO LOCAL POTATOES
No Prospect OF A Descent
To Prices In Vinita,
Oklahoma
Potatoes are going down, but watch

Potatoes are going down, but watch
yours!
At least they are selling for fifty
cents per bushel in Vinita, Okla,
where the crop shows prospects of be-
ing so good that potatoes will go
down to at least a reasonable price be-
fore long. Here, however Fred A.
Abrendt, the local Wells Fargo ex-
press agent, says that the potato crop
will not be so good as green lice"
are literally eating the potatoes up,
fact of which many people who are
raising war gardens are not aware.
]. S. Bebout, local man, has re-
ceived letter from M. s. McMurry,
a wholesale hay and grain dealer of
his acquaintance living in Vinita, say
ing that the crop all over Oklahoma
shows signs of being exceedingly
good and Mr.. McMurry adds the en-
couraging statement, so ] guess the
Germans will not starve us"
Probably the majority of people in
Mt Vernon and Knox county who are
raising potatoes for the first time,
think only of the despised and de-
structive potato bug"-that which
ravages and must be knocked into a
pail OF water and drowned.
The green lice are very small be-
ing scarcely seen by the average war
farmer and If not destroyed will de-
stroy the tubers. Paris green, arse
nate of lead and other well-known
spraying mixtures compounded by To-
cal dealers are good things with
which to destroy the hated lice.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-26
OFFICERS ELECTED
Friday Evening by Clinton Command
cry No. 5, Knights Templars-
William Dyer Is New
Commander

At the regular conclave Friday even
ing of Clinton Commandery, No. 8,
Knights Templars, the following off
GERS were elected for the ensuing
year:
mmander-William Dyer.
ralissimo-William Fl. Clarke.
Captain General-L Jay Duke.
Senior Warden-Harry G. Phillips.
Junior Warden-Oscar G. Swanson.
Prelate-Rev. w. e. Hull.
Recorder-Samuel H. Peterman.
Treasurer-C. A. Bope.
Sword Bearer-David B. Tuttle.
Standard Bearer-Harker NJ Ly-
barger.
Warder-Russell ]. Ash.
Trustees-Dr. l.. l.. Williams, r. w
Stautfer and w. M. Coup.
The officers were installed by Past
Commander George e. Beeney with
Past Commander G. e. Ayers as grand
marshal. Commander Dyer announced
the appointment of standing commit
tee consisting of~Past Commanders
George Il. Beeney, r. J. Ash and Gail
o. Cooksey.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-26
SHORT LOCALS

j. T. Broughton of Columbus. for
merly of this city, was visitor here
Thursday.
Mrs. T.. A. Franks of Academia en-
tered the NJ. & s. hospital Thursday
for treatment
Supt. of Schools X. c. Goode of
Gambler went to Port Clinton Friday
to visit relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. G. r. Higgins went
to Millersburg Friday to spend the.
day with friends and relatives.
Mrs. M. L. Hildreth went to Column
bus Thursday evening, where she
will spend few days and then go to
Lima to visit.
Guy ]. Forbing of Brinkhaven was
here Thursday evening, attending the.
Elks' banquet.
A. F. Westrich of Howard attended,
the Elks' banquet here Thursday even
ing.
A. d. Rightmire of Millwood has en-
tered a sanitarium at Xenia for treat
ment.
Mrs. A. j. Day has returned to her
home in GAINESVILLE after spending
several days with relatives in this
city.
L. E. Atherton of West Gambler
street has returned to his home from
Breckenridge, Pa, where he has been
the past three weeks in the interest Of
the G. & G. Cooper Co.
Mrs. Colonel Dan Ruffell of Louis
vile, KY, formerly Miss Kathleen,
Wolfe of this city, is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Nina Fawcett, of South Mulber-
ry street.
A marriage license was issued
Thursday to Hoy F. Taylor, farmer,
Liberty township, and Miss Mary Eliz--
abeth Burson of Mt Vernon. Rev.
G. r. Dye was designated to perform
the ceremony.
Lieut.. V. B. Welker returned to-
Camp Perry Friday after a visit with
his wife and children in Gambler.
Mrs. Welker and the children returned
with Lieut.. Welker to spend few
days at Camp Perry.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Humphrey, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Pennell, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Clark returned to their
homes in Van Vert after having been
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w.
Stamm 406 East High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Winand of Sal
EN- and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hessler
and sons, Harold and Donald, Of Co
lumbus were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Clark of West Gambler
street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-26
Wild Scene GrcGtS
BdkhTnetiefi'S
Statement

tBy Associated Press to The Banner]
Washington, June 23-Ambassador
Bakhmetieff, head of the Russian mis-
sion, emphaticaIly declared in his ad-
dress today before congress, assem-
bled in the hall of the house, that the
Russian people themselves are op-
posed to a separate peace with Ger
many. The ambassadors declaration
came at the end of the most remark
able and demonstrative reception yet
given any of the foreign missions in
either house of congress. Shouts and
cheers came from floor and gallery.
Members of congress who, on pre-
vious visits of missions, have applaud
ed or remained quietly in their seats,
cheered loudly. Men, women and
children in the galleries, caught the
wave of patriotism, shouting and way
ing handkerchiefs.
The applause and cheers were re-
neWed when the ambassador added:
"Rumors of a separate peace
are without foundation in fact.
Russia's endeavor is for lasting
peace between democratic nations.
Triumph of the German auto
cracy would render such a peace
impossible. Russia will not fail
to be worthy partner In the
league of honor"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-26
CASUAL TIES IN
EXPLOSION At
BLOEWEG' ARE
A THOUSAND

tBy Associated Press to The Bannerl
Amsterdam, June 23-More than
1000 persons were killed or Injured
or are missing In consequence Of an
explosion In munitions factories at
6loeweg, according TO an announce
ment made In the lower house Of the
Austrian parliament by the minister
Of defense, as forwarded In a dispatch
from Vienna.
The casualties were given by the
minister as follows: Dead 1856. miss.
ing 40, and wounded 625. OF the
wounded, $40 received only slight in.
juries.
The minister said the explosion
probably was due to lack OF caution
on the part of men employed in a
trench mortar workshop.