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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

Any person found guilty of throw
ing any refuse into the streets, alleys
or streams Of any municipality or
township, will be liable for a fine,
under penalty of the law.
THOMAS TRICK,
E. G. WARMAN,
c. B. BALDWIN,
Trustees of
Clinton Township
DR.. C. D. CONARD,
Health Officer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
HAT F
First Aspirant In Newark
Mayorality Contest
Man, Known In Elk Circles or This
CITY, Plungss Into The Primary
Combat

Harry d. Hale today made applica.
ton for nomination papers from
Clerk NJ. J. Reese of the board Of
deputy supervisors Of election. de.
claring his intention of being a can.
didate for the nomination of mayor
on the Democratic ticket at the pri-
mary election to be held in August
Newark Advocate.
O.
Mr.. Hale is known in Mt. Vernon,
especially in Elk circles.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03

The Banner is in receipt of the fol.
lowing telegram from Clark S. Wheel.
er, director of extension service of
Ohio State university:
'In response to unusual interest in
gardening and to carry out the intent
of the governors proclamation in re-
gard to agricultural preparedness, the
Ohio State university is Offering ev.
cry possible service through informa.
ton and assistance from it's staff of
70 workers in agricultural extension
service.
Hundreds of thousands of copies
of "The Vacant Lot and Backyard
Gardeners Handy Guide" illustrated,
are being distributed in an effort to
satisfy the enormous demand If the
presses continue to turn out the
pamphlets fast enough, quantities of
these will be mailed without cost to
public officials, public-spirited persons
or organizations which will see that
they are properly distributed. Single
copies may be had free at the office
Of the county agricultural agent, in
each county where such man is en-
ployed, or by writing to the Ohio
State university, Columbus.
'In addition, specific personal ques-
tions on gardening will be answered
by specialists of the extension SER
vice at Columbus. Persons desiring
to make a more extensive study of
gardening may enroll in correspond
ence course in vegetable gardening
of the college of agriculture without
cost and without entrance require
ment. This course takes up a study
of soils, fertilizers, irrigation tools,
culture of all of the common garden
crops, control of diseases and insect
pests. The student pursues his
studies as he finds time and is not
required to keep up with any class.
Hundreds of truck gardeners, as
we'll as city and village gardeners,
| are availing themselves of this SER
vice and an ample supply of lessons
has been prepared to anticipate the
unusual demand. The lessons are cor
rected by specialists who answer all
queries and personal gardening prob
lens of the students.
"a letter is sent today from the col
| lege of agriculture extension service
to every mayor in Ohio, calling atten-
4 ton to the special offer Of the univer-
sity's service at this time and empha-
sizing the Importance of the following
portion of the governors proclama-
ton:
"Food supplies can be grown
on vacant lots. Gardens can be
turned into use and those who
cannot render defense can be Of
distinct value by simple hus-
bandry. In the same proportion
that family contributes to It's
own necessities, It will be serving
the nation.
Hearty approval of the city admin
istrations and chambers of commerce
which plow lots and furnish street
sweepings as fertilizers is voiced by
| the university authorities"
| -
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03

Mrs. jules Despontin, who has been
a patient at the NJ & S. hospital,
was taken to her mothers home on
East Burgess street Saturday.
Mrs. w. P. Weiss returned to her
home in Newark Saturday after
spending several days with her sons,
H. L. and W. r. Weiss, of this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
lNTERMENT AT MARTlNSBURG

Martinsburg, March 31-The re-
mains of the late Mrs. David Harri-
man, who died several days ago at
her home in Newark, arrived here
Saturday and were taken directly to
the Presbyterian cemetery where in.
terment took place.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
STUDIES PURSUED
AT ONES LEISURE
Plow Lots, Using AS Fertil-
izer Street Sweepings,
Is Suggestion

Editors Note-Material from
the correspondence course men.
toned herein will appear daily in
The Banner, starting Monday.)
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03

been confirmed. A sale has also been
confirmed in like proceedings brought
by Barton w. Blair, administrator of
Whiteheld Middleton, VS.. Otto w.
Middleton.
Trustee Appointed
b. E. Salisbury has been appointed
trustee Of Almeda j. Price under the
will of John r. Wilson, giving bond
in the sum of s2500. Sureties are
Robert ]. Salisbury and Mrs. Martha
Salisbury.
Distributive Account
Era Turney and A. L. Scoles, ad-
ministratrix of George II. Scoies, have
filed first, final and distributive ac-
count, showing s3,O63.54 received and
distributed.
Deeds Filed
Nellie NJ. Rine to George B. Van
Aman, Is acres in Clinton, 81.
Barton w. Blair, administrator, to
Olive Young, lot 2, Israel C Devin's
addition to Mt. Vernon, $1,750.
Henry c. Swetland to A. S. Cot
shall, lot SO, eastern addition to Mt.
Vernon, 81.
Laura Oberholtzer, administrative,
to John G. Levering, lot 20, Brad
docks addition to Mt. Vernon, 81, 400.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
Decree in Foreclosure

In the action of Robert M. Greer,
administrator, VS.. Fred W. Mill, de-
cree of foreclosure, in the amount of
$3,6S1.85 with interest from Jan. II,
1917, has been given. Sale has been
ordered, while claim for personal
Judgment has been continued.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
Executrix Appointed

A. ]. Workman has been appointed
executrix of George w. Shultz, giving
bond in the sum of $4,000 in sure
ty company. Appraisers are Simon
Bross, Grant Nyhart and Otto Vance.
%
Sales Confirmed
In the petition to sell real estate of
Laura Oberholtzer, Administrative of
John Oberholtzer, vs. Harvey M.
OSsrAoltzer. tho sale sf property has
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
Marriage License

Christopher Inglese Amatos, bar
ber, Columbus, and Maria Piazza Lom-
bardo, Mt. Vernon. Squire George s.
Harter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
Partition Sought


Christopher Fletcher, seeking
partition of land in Monroe township,
names as defendants, Christopher
Stinchcomb and IA others. The land
in question was part of the estate
of Elizabeth Stinchcomb, who died
on Feb. 4, 1871.
Plaintiff claims 1876 interest in
the real estate. Other interests are
set by him as follows Christopher
Stinchcomb, George Stinchcomb and
Margaret Kindall, one-sixth each; AL
ice Snyder, 1-12; Edna E. Hess and
Lucy M. Fry, 1-24 each; Thomas G.
Canning, George E. Canning and
Edith Stecker, 1-1S each; Lizzie
Gardner, Sylvester Fletcher, Margar-
ct Popham, Curtis H. Fletcher and
Scott Fletcher, 1876 each.
Plaintiff asks that his interest be
set off and also seeks the dover of
James B. LantZ, in LIP part.
P. A. Berry is his attorney.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
Wills OF TWO.
ARE PROBATED;
DISTRIBUTION
Documents Of Thomas Cole
And Emma Gardner
Admitted
SIXTEEN TO SHARE
BY PARTITION SUIT
Several Sales Confirmed
News Items From The
Court House
SIXTEEN TO SHARE
BY PARTITION SUIT

Two wills were admitted to probate
Friday by Judge Wilkins-those Of
Thomas F Cole and Emma Gardner.
The former was executed on Sept.
&c, 1913, in the presence of H. II.
Greer and r. M. Greer.
To Mrs. Katherine Riel Miller is
bequeathed the sum of $3.50.
DR.. w. o. Phillips of Centerburg is
named executor and is directed to
convert all of the estate, both real
and personal, into money as quickly
as possible and invest $4,000 in safe
securities, the proceeds from which
are to be paid semi-annuaIly to Char
ity Cole, wife of decedent. She is also
given one years support.
The balance of the estate is to be
divided equally among the following
children: M. Frances Cole, S. P.
Chase Cole, w. Utteridge Cole, Rob-
ert L. Cole, Mary Shellenbarger and
Alice King, share and share alike.
These children are also to receive an
equal division of the $4,000 after
death Of Charity Cole, their mother.
The will of Emma M. Gardner was
subscribed to on Nov. 26, 1915, in the
presence of r. M. Greer and L. T.
Cromley, who also witnessed codi-
Gil, drawn on March 5, 1917.
Sylvia Orrell Sutton, daughter,
is named executriX and is directed to
sell real estate on Hosic street.. Co.
lumbus, o., and pay from the pro-
ceeds the sum of $500 to daughter
Leda Maud Oettlin, the balance to go
to another daughter, Arrilla Estella
Purdy.
To executrix is given in fee simple
real estate on Walnut street, Mt.
Vernon, who is also to receive all
household goods, wearing apparel,
gold watch and jewelry, though she
may divide same with her sister if
she sees fit.
Any beneficiary attempting to con-
test will is disbarred from interest
in the estate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
HIS STEP-MOTHER,
(ln Five Parts. Part I.

Franklin Watson, with flushed
face, entered the beautiful residence OF
his fathers. Giving his hat to the
maid. he went into beautiful room
that was his mothers parlor. A high
~ polished table sat by an open win
dow, the cool breeze came in and scat
tered few of the rose petals on the
table. beautiful old piano whose
keys hadn't been touched for thirteen
paper was very rare, the pictures on 1t
were large boats in which several
der was old rose. The sofas and chairs
were covered with old rose satin
franklin never. came in this beautiful
sad. He walked over to the mantel
and sazed at the lovely face OF his
disd w TSiheT r. fWhS could she have
home" he said aloud Don't say that,
sh y 1Sn no, 1t r. MAS Ged 1, will .ha. she
Watson in a sad voice. YES, 1 know
That, father. but-but." his voice brok e
she S0e wass played so ss the mgsf
Love-" Il remember. SON"
virginia" called Mr. Watson. A
tered the yoom Er Of conse Fen
Well. Virginia. I'm called away at
least week or maybe more on busi-
here TO he with Franklin" "I'm glad,
S So1n - Frank AM, that l may be Of some
farewell to the two. left the house.
a card at the end of the week came
arrive on train IS Saturday evening.
Franklin and Virginia were sitting on
the porch talking. ITS been very
my almost perfect mother" Yes.
Eranklin II has been hard" Cousin
Rose was beautiful. I was nine when
she died. but I still remember her"
Ten years without n mother and. Vir-
Einia. I've never had sweetheart"
tears in his eyes "How couId yom
Franklin, man Of twenty four never
had or have n sweetheart?" "Tye
never seen girl / should really love
but you, Virginia, and YOU are en-
gagged" The car rolled up. Mr.. Wat
son and young lady got out
ITO Be Continued)
Composed by FHILlS q. GARY
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NAMES OF GIRLS IN FIGURES.
sPoILT Plans.

II say. Teddy" said Dick Thurston.
coming into the room and closing the
door behind him with bang.
YES" slowly drawled out Teddy
without lifting his eyes from tho book
he was reading and taking no ap-
parent interest in his classmate.
well. confound 1t. rouse yourself.
why must you eternally. morning and
night, have your nose stuck in
book. Close that Greek history this
minute.
Alright" said Teddy. trying to sup
press a yawn In vain and knocking
Now. for once wake up. Teddy, and
listen to what have to tell you. Then.
clever fellow Sutton who entered our
school some time last fall. Well, the
rest OF us boys have decided to put
scare him up a bit. He's always in
terfering with our plans and keeping
us from having good time, so Fri
day night we mean to see that he has
HE was the one who found out
about US going to that midnight sup
per, against the college rules; and got
Teddy. now really awake.
Yes" replied Dick. You see. when
We were creeping out of the front hall
toothache and come upon us just as we
frightened. set up yeli-and an end
But But vel fix him alright" replied
toothache for all time"
comm nced to tell his plans for soaring
Sutton.
Friday. night came. and a group OF
hal
mile from the school. Sutton was ex-
nected every. moment to appear. as he
had permission to spend every Friday
night with his uncle who lived nearby.
Dick, Teddy and the rest of the
sophomores were arrayed in the most
rowdy fashion, and prepared to scare
"sh-eh." said Dick, here he comes.
Now, then keep quiet"
and. suddenly, before the boys knew
It he spied the party of would-be ruff
mans; and burst into hearty fit of
,o Fer q o, oace n my LIE I'm not scared,
time " intend tend to snei your rs rhG pla aast
But really. Dick. couldn't help hear
ing you and Teddy plan all this on me,
because both Of you talked loud and
your transom was wide OPEN"
Plans spoilt again." muttered Teddy
and Dick in one breath. Then Dick
Imply extended his hand and said: IT
guess you won't have the chance to in
terfere any more. because we want you
for one Of our own selves don't we
Teddy. You served us right, because
we never Included you in any OF our
good times. You'll join us. won't you.
Sutton?"
Sure" asserted sutton Good.
night. Mr.. Highway Robbers, Tn off
to Uncle Arthur's"
LILLIAN e. FRANKLIN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
THE HISTORY OF THE RED GROSS

Even among the Romans there was
group of people who went a bout
helping tho sick and wounded, while
tho knight Hospitallers of the Cru
sndcs were the true beginners OF Red
Cross work.
1t is said that Homer knew enough
about wounds to be modern surgeon
During tho Crimean War a Swiss
nant, tried TO help tho suffer-
ing soldiers. Many were dying in hor-
rible suffering, some lying wounded
on the fields for two or three days. He,
with Florence Nightingale. was the real
founder of modern Red Cross work,
In Geneva. I'm 1864, the first treaty
was formed. nearly all countries join
Ing but the United States. The Red
Cross flag was then adopted
Growth OF American Red Cross work
mas been wonderful. At San Francisco.
after tho great earthquake, 1t was tho
Neu cross that gave aid in food and
coming to the suffering people. Storms,
MOODS. hres, great mining disasters ali
leave people homeless and helpless. and
IL 1s the Red Cross that helps them
Ihe poor and sick I'm our cities all pet
heip and cheer from the Red Cross
NOW In this great war Americas Red
cross has already done n great work
nurses. ambulances and doctors by tho
hundreds have been in France for
months. But do you know that Now
our soldiers will be dependent upon
'he american Red Cross for help if sicl,
or wounded? We must send snnn,;o,
~ more workers for them now.
You may not be able to enlist va,
may not be trained for the work. Eut
your dollar can enlist. It is trainad
for any work.
WILMA HOPE sPANcLER
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Editorial and Literary Department
SOME QUESTIONS ANSWERED
My Dear Girls and Boys:

My Dear Girls and Boys:
have letter from one Of the mem
bers asking for some Information and
SO l thought l would write it to the
club. as probably some OF the others
would like to know about these things.
too. There is no age limit to the club :;
It's title is it's age limit: "Children's
Club. When you cease to be a child,
then you become one of our honorary
members, whom we arc always glad
to hear from. You may write on ruled
paper IL you choose, but the plain white
liz better, of course. 1t doesn't have to
be linen paper.
The main thing that our club desires
is originality. Original things get first
place always and the rewritten stories
come tagging along at the end, If they
get in at all.
! am glad to hear that 60 many of
the members have gardens. 1t is a fine
thing and | know yo1 arc proud of the
vegetables you arr raising in them
Does any member know the address
of Norman Haboush? His prize was
returned and 1 suppose he has moved
YOUR EDITOR
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Correspondence Column
Praises PaKe.

Praises Page.
Dear Editor.-r am sending In a drawing
which ! hope 70 see in tho paper: i think
tho page IL doing fine. l read tho paper
every Sunday. think the children are
doing nne. love to read tho stories Yours
truly. HELEN BRAND6iAEHL.
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THE RED CROSS NURSE.

Once upon time there was a little
GIRL whose name was Dorothy. Sho
had heard SO much about tho Red
cross that she asked her mother IL
she could join the Red Cross nurses.
Tor she was very much interested In
the Red Cross, and her mother said
that she was too young to join and
to wait until she WAS sixteen years
old. But when she was fourteen years
old her mother accidentally cut her
arm and Dorothy bandaged her arm.
And after that her mother and
her father died and Dorothy became
a Red Cross nurse and every soldier
that she bandaged got we'll. She saved
many OF their lives and ono day when
she was picking up = wounded sol.
der she was shot. and they both died.
By TERESA CRITX
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
A SUMMER CAMP.
CHAPTER

shall never forget the grand time
some of my friends and relatives and
spent a few summers ago in n sum-
by several large trees, was in the
backwoods on the banks OF the Chicka-
hominy River. We had to put mosquito
netting at the windows to keep the
naughty mosquitoes away from their
mischievous tricks.
Some OF the boys ut the camp made
stove OF bricks out in the yard, and
every time we wanted to cook anything
and put II on the bricks. shall never
forget how funny 1t seemed at first,
but finally we got used to It and
thought 1t as good a range as could be.
Some Of our best amusements was
bathing In the Chickahominy. Every
morning and afternoon we would take
dip, and there was where I frst
learned to swim.
(To be continued.)
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FOR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY.
Observation-Disclosures, Columbia, Liberty
Justice, Humanity.

Columbia tkneeling at center of
%, vast, still God. in silent night,
Thy sacred will is done
Thy spaces urc revealed at night;
Thy word awakcS the sun.
The swaying forests carol low.
And from thy mandates as they flow,
The rivers never Sv.eSve.
o vast still God. untaught of mon
Thy sacred power IL wrought;
Thy wonder works beyond our ken,
W. 10 our slow sight are brought;
SO silent, yet so sure,
we trace Thy might through ancient
And deem our own secure.
vast still God. In silence now
We ask Thy guiding care
In this grea. worldwide struggle
May peace at last supremely reign
Ger our dominions wide;
May prosperity be the same
As before with France we allied
She arises.
Peace ,tentering with bowed heat)
Tn. The whole world has despised and for
wants me within her doors. ~ ''"s q
Peace for I would give ali ali the o wealth ni
within my doors,
Peace-Thcn WIZ am cast out?
Columbia-For the sake of Humanity
Humanity ntering)-What is for
me. Peace?
Peace Is for you? DO you not
ry monster war Withm her h Doors ,st s .ns
cast me out?
Humanity-oh! how could she do III
for You For You whole nations rise rise
up in arms and XIII each other while
Peac. One side wants to Xiii you. in
this war. the central powers, and the
other I,I,, wants ant, to save yoH:
save me?
Peace-Thc allies.
Humanity-And Columbia Is one OF
the allies?
Humanity,-Ah! how thank you, Co
We do 1n Know ySu 9' faT Peace 70.
rart and sufrer in s Silence esS outside 10 He.
Columbia? Ever since she first came
into existence has she ever befriended
fought and bled for me. (She kneeis
and Columbia spreads out her Hands
Liberty (ehterins)-It is we'll 1t is
we'll. AS you bless Humanity. Column
bia. even 80 do I bless you.
Columbia--Thank you, Liberty, but
do not feel that ! deserve that blessing
Liberty-Nay, but you do, Columbia
enters).
- Peace--Is all the blessing to go to
Humanity and Columbia and none for
me?
Justice-No. indeed. dear Peace, for
,,hongh the world seems to desnise you,
az never before, and hope soon to ban
ISM the monster. W.T., from Off the globe
and let you reign sunremely In HIS
Peace-Ah! how sweet the words,
dear Justice. but fear they will never
be so.
Justtce-Nay. remember: Man ia un-
triuTnphs."
Liberty Farewell. farewell, Hu-
manity. Columbia. Justice and Peace,
and may you NIL prosper in your work
or banishing autocracy. (EXiD.
Humanity. Peace and Justice knccl
before Columbia singing):
BiesS us Columbia. bless us.
AS hunbly before thee we bow;
Let the soft touch of thy blessing
Rest on each uplifted brow"
tCurtain.)
(Original.1
ALICE v. PEARSON.
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TOM, THE HERO.
(1n Three ChaoterS. Chapter Two. J
The OfYer.

Jacks father was amazed at not see
ing Jack there. His father made an
offer OF 500 reward to the one who
would restore his daughter TO him. He
had 1t printed in the extra paper, and
everybody bought one.
Among those who bought paDer
was Tom. He went home and told his
mother mother and nd fat father :, about It. IT am
"All right my boy" said HIS father,
but do not get hurt
So Tom started off ono night to Mr..
Carriers house to tell him about IT.
He saw n taxi go by him going sixty
miles an hour. In 1t he saw the
Masked Stranger. The Masked Stran-
Rer got out at a house which Tom
knew was Mr.. Carriers house Tom ran
In time enough TO see the Masked
the Masked Stranger?
(Third and Last Chapter Next Sunday)
Composed hv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
A STORY.

Once upon time there lived n king
and queen who had no children, so one
day the queen said. I am tired of liv-
ing alone I want q child. So three
years passed, and they had a little
baby princess Her name was Helen.
She was so pretty when she was little,
and when She grew big she was so
pretty that every one loved her She
had golden hair. She had rosy cheeks
SO one day rs she was walking through
the garden a prince passed by. He
saw her and fell in love with her. so
he married and lived happy ever after.
By LOUISE TRAFIERI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
DOT.

Dot was little girl five years old.
She was a sweet and pretty little girl,
and everybody called her sunshine.
She and her mother went TO church
every Sunday. One Sunday as they
went in the door there stood outside
poor little girl and lady all dressed
In rags. Dot was not girl who could
go on and pretend not TO see any poor
person. She went on In church and
sat down. but 1t seemed TO her as IL
she had done something wrong Quiet
ly she got up and went out OF the
church and asked the poor little girl
and her mother to come in church.
The lady told her that she was a
stranger in that city and knew nobody,
and nobody had asked her to come in.
After church the ladies and two
children went out. The poor lady told
the rich lady her story. This touched
both Dots and her mothers heart and
Dots mother asked them to come and
live with them. They did and lived
happily ever after.
DOROTHY wERR
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
A TRIP TO FAIRY-LASD.
PART /.

Once upon a time there lived a moor
fisherman He had one daughter, Doro-
my; and two sons. Jack. the oldest, and
one day the fisherman didn't catch
any nsh, so he told his Oldest son 10
try his luck. So the next morning Jack
started out. When he reached the
pond he sat down and fell asleep. When
ne woke up II was time for dinner SO
he ate his dinner and started to fish.
AFTER while he heard something
cry stop that" II won't" ouch. :"
He laid his fishing pole down to see
what 1t was. He looked and listened
Tor long time. but neither heard nor
saw anything. So he went on fishing.
He caught five fish. and that was all
That night when he arrived home he
told his mother and his father and his
sister and brothers all about the queer
little noises he heard
tContinued.)
Composed by,
CAROLINE ELIZABETH POLLOCK