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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
BIGGEST INCREASE
MT. VERNON GROUP
Fredericktown District Is
Second And Gann-Jef-
ferson Third

During the year of 1916, there were
1856 more births than deaths in Knox
county, gain in population Of that
number-according to reports of the
various registrars.
The total of deaths reported is 413
The birth total amounts to 599. In
only three sections of Knox county
has the death rate exceeded the birth
rate. Strangely enough, these are all
in the southern portion and by groups
are as follows: Martinsburg, Clay and
Jackson, where there were 10 more
deaths than births; Liberty and Mil
ford, where there were 4 more deaths
than births; and Miller where there
were five more deaths than births.
The biggest increase in population
is shown in the group comprising Mt.
Vernon, Clinton, Monroe, Morris and
: Pleasant, where births exceeded the
deaths by &C. The Fredericktown-
Observation-Disclosures group is Sec
ond with an increase of As, while the
Gann-J efferson group is third with an
Is increase. The following gives the
various groups, the name of the reg
istrar and the births and Deaths
Fredericktown, Berlin, Middlebury
and Wayne, Harry L. Ralston-Deaths
SO, births 81.
Danville, Brown, Howard and IN
ion, w. r. Watson-Deaths 30, births
A.
Martinsburg, Clay and Jackson,
Fred ]. Freese-Deaths 20, births TO-.
Mt. Vernon, Clinton, Monroe, Nor
ris and Pleasant, B. H. Bair-Deaths
223, births 319.
Gambler, College and Harrison,
Morgan Vernon-Deaths 16, births 49,
Centerburg and Hilliar, N. c. Smith
Deaths 16, births "a.
Liberty and Milford, L. L. Shaffer-
Deaths 26, births %.
Gam and Jefferson, E. G. Jones'
Deaths, 10, births %.
Buckeye City, Russell Hoagland-
Deaths 4, births IL.
Butler, William M. Mitchell
Deaths 4, births 8.
Miller, E. ]. Hunter-Deaths H.,
births g.
Morgan, Dean Roberts-Deaths 4,
births 10.
Pike, c. F. raddock--Deaths IL,
births 16.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
CALLED ONE FRAUD,
OTHER EXTRAVAGANT
Reassembling Of House Cost
The State $1,000 In
Cold Cash!

Minority Floor Leader Reighard
was rather severly criticized Tuesday
by members of his own party in this
city for his successful efforts in block
ing the sundry appropriation bill
which carried in it two items of much
interest to people of Knox county.
The chief of these was the appro-
priation of $4,000 to build road
from the Ohio State Sanatorium to
the Coshocton avenue road-a propo-
siton heartily endorsed by the good
roads division of the Mt. Vernon
Chamber of Commerce. The second
was the awarding of damages to
Messrs. Rightmire and Nixon for hogs
| purchased by them from the state
which were later found to have chol-
era.
Leader Reighard is said to have
promised legislators Saturday that, if
they would hold over adjournment un-
til Monday, he would grant a two
thirds vote to bring the sundry appro-
priation bill before the house.
On the return of the house, Leader
Reighard introduced amendments to
the appropriation bill, among which
| were two aimed at the Knox county
matters referred to above.
Mr.. Reighard is said to have brand
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
1856 MORE BIRTHS THAN DEATHS
IN KNOX COUNTY DURING 1916,
REPORT VARIOUS REGISTRARS
ON THEIR
LIST LEG

Jesse Ashton Gregg, who was grad
uated from Kenyon college in the
class of 1914 and who is now engaged
with the Norton ambulance corps on
the Verdun 'front.' France, has writ
ten some exceedingly interesting let
tiers back home. lie describes the
voyage of La Touraine, of the passage
through the barred zone and his safe
arrival in Bordeaux. Writing from
Paris on Feb. II, he has the following
to say:
1T certainly seems kind of hard
that the first time in my life when |
leave the u. S. things begin to hap
pen over there. We heard all about
the German break in Bordeaux and
everyone is watching and waiting the
next move. War has not yet been de-
clared, although everyone thinks it is
inevitable. People seem to think that
Germany would rather have the u. S.
as an enemy when peace is declared
than as neutral. Everyone is opti-
mistic and seems to think Germany is
on her last legs. Even if the U. S.
does go in, think that the war VIII
be over before we could get an army
in the field
Mr. Gregg has frequently visited in
Mt. Vernon and is known to a number
OF people here.
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D. 5. S. ROAD APPROPRIATION
and LOCAL DAMAGE item ARE
KILLED BY RE|GAARD'S ACTION

! ed the hog case as a plain fraud and
steal. OF the appropriation for the
sanatorium road, he is said TO have
remarked that it was an extravagant
and unnecessary expense and that the
people of Mt Vernon and Knox county
should build the road out of their
pockets
The Rightmire-NiXon case was first
brought three years ago. These gen
tlemen purchased some hogs, from the
Ohio State Sanatorium which were
found to have cholera. This was re-
ported to Supt Douglass who call
ed state authorities and the hogs
were ordered killed. Rightmire and
Nixon brought action in common pleas
court to recover damages. A judg-
ment was given them there and this
was later affirmed by the court of ap-
peals. The appropriation item placed
the damages at $500.
About a week ago, members of the
good roads division of the Mt. Vernon
Chamber of Commerce were in Co.
lumbus in connection with the exten-
sion of the Wooster road. One other
thing they had in mind was the road
from the sanatorium to the Coshocton
pike. They were very much elated
when told that this latter item would
be included in the appropriation bill.
Some of them were inclined to be
rather disgusted Tuesday morning
when they read of the action Of Lead
er Reighard.
It appears that the Democratic por-
tion of the house voted down all Of
Reighard's amendments. In the vote
on the original bill, the Democrats
stood solidly for its passage, while ID
Republicans joined their ranks. Eighty
three votes were thus cast for it, but
it was declared lost, as Sc votes were
required.
Leader Reighard refused to allow
his men to move for reconsideration
of the bill and at 11:45 p. m. Monday,
the house adjourned sine die.
In bringing the house back one
more day, Leader Reighard saddled
over 81 900 in expense on the state, ii
is estimated.
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DO IT right"
SAYS MITCHELL
Mayor Favors Big Patriotic
Demonstration On
April 5

"If we're going to do it, let's do it
right" said Mayor Charles A. Mitch
ell Friday morning, referring to the
patriotic demonstration which he has
proclaimed for April 5.
The mayor firmly believes that it is
the bounden duty of every patriotic
citizen of Mt. Vernon to uphold Pres
ident Wilson in the present crisis,
whatever his politics or private opin-
ions may be.
Col. George D. Neal has practically
promised the services of the G. A. R.
drum corps for the meeting which is
TO be held in the court house, the
mayor states. An effort is being
made to secure Garfield Shows band
for that night, to lead the audience in
the singing of few patriotic songs.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
RANGE NEEDED FOR HENS

Since hens on range produce more
eggs at lower cost, and fewer young
hens die, than do those kept in con-
finement, the Ohio Experiment sta
tion urges poultrymen to provide out
side yards with plenty of green feed
for laying hens. The annual value per
acre of range for laying hens was
found to be from $40 to s31, even
though some other livestock was also
pastured in the bluegrass pasture with
the chickens.
Three experiments were conducted
by the experiment station to deter
mine whether hens need range for
best results in egg production, one
lasting year, one two years and
the third nearly two years and half
From these tests it was found that
during the first two or three years
more hens are likely to die If kept in
restricted quarters and the hens on
range produced Is to Al per cent more
eggs at feed cost of Il to SO per cent
less per dozen than hens kept in con-
finement. The difference between cost
of feed and value of eggs was from
y TO II per cent higher for the range
lot than for the confined lot.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
MASS EVERGREEN TREES
FOR ARTISTIC PLANTING

Ornamental windbreaks, as pine,
fir, spruce and similar evergreens, are
more artistic il planted in irregular
groups of 10 to 90 trees about 10 feet
apart rather than in continuous row
or belt. By overlapping such groups
protection will be secured, while the
recesses and openings thus formed
will make way for desirable vistas.
Then various Towering shrubs and
other ornamental plants may be as
sembled in front of the large trees.
White pine, Norway spruce, Douglas
spruce, white fir, Austrian and Nor
way pine, and Oriental spruce are
most frequently used for ornamental
windbreaks. At the Ohio Experiment
station birch trees are dotted along
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
MAY DRAIN HOSE
FROM THE BELFRY
Trucks, First Floor; Council
Room And Firemen's
Quarters, Second

Sometime in the very near future
a committee from city council will
meet and go over carefully the plans
for a new city engine-house. 1t is
practically ceriain that council will
authorize a new building, rather than
the remodeling Of the armory, as
the committee to which was referred
the advisability of this step reported
back favorably at the meeting last
Monday evening.
Various suggestions have been
made concerning what should be en-
braced in a new engine-house, but all
of these agree on one point-that the
structure should be of brick and two
stories in height. The cost OF the
building will probably run around
$1,000.
1t is further agreed that there
should be tower, or belfry, as it
were, on the top of one side of the
second story. Whether this should
be at the front or the rear of the
building is not decided
In the tower, the fire-bell will be
kept, while space will also be made
to hang the hose for drainage purpos-
es after it has become wet in fire.
The tower would extend through to
the basement, where the water from
the hose would drop.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03

which brought me out of it all right, so
/ am now well and do all my housework,
besides working in my garden. Several
of my neighbors have got well by tax
ing Lydia E. Pinkham' Vegetsble Com
pound - Mrs. VIOLA FHICAL, Wagon
er, Okla.
Such warning symptoms as sense OF
suffocation, hotfiashes, headaches, back
aches, dread of impending evil, tiniidity,
sounds in the ears, palpitation of the
heart, sparks before the eyes, irregu-
larities, constipation, variable appetite.
weakness and dizziness should be needed
by middle-aged women. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has carried
many women safely through the crisis.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
SHORT LOCALS

Paul Mckee of this city went to
Columbus Saturday to spend the day.
Mrs. George Stricken was removed
from the Mt. Vernon hospital to her
home in South Vernon Saturday.
Mrs. II. l.. Weiss of this city went
to Newark Saturday where she will
spend few days with relatives.
Mrs. c. G. Cooper of East Gambler
street went to Columbus Saturday to
spend the day.
Miss Cora Bennett of this city left
for Long Beach, Cal, Saturday for
visit.
w. F. O'Rourke and Paul O'Rourke
of this city went to Newark Saturday
to spend few days with relatives.
Norman Squires, who has been
patient at the M. & S. hospital for a
number of weeks, returned to his
home Saturday morning.
Mr.. H. Stelts has purchased the
Thomas Woodhall property on West
Sugar street through the Cochran
agency.
Mrs. Lizzie Lynde has purchased
the DR.. Fulton property on East Pleas
ant street through the Cochran agen-
cy.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. Rockwell depart
ed for their home in Pittsburgh, Pa,
Saturday after spending a few days
here with friends.
Miss Edna Pennell of North Main
street went to Washington G. H.
Saturday to spend a week with
friends and relatives.
Examinations under the civil SER
vice laws for postmaster at Martins
burg will be held in that village April
%, according to advices from Wash
ington.
Mrs. Rosa Ringler, 10 East High
street, moved her household effects
to Columbus Saturday and will re-
side, with her daughter, Miss Bessie,
on Neil avenue.
Fred Glenn of the local Y. M. G. A.
went to GAINESVILLE Saturday to pro-
cure the medals for the winners of
athletic events in the Y. NJ G. A. cir
Gus which will be held at the Mt. Ver-
non "Y," April 10 and II.
James Beach arrived at his home
on Cambridge street last night from
| Kenyon college, Gambler, for weeks
vacation at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Beach.-Coshoc-
| ton Times-Age.
Mrs. j. Wittle returned to her home
in Toledo Saturday after visiting rel
atives in Brinkhaven and Mt. Vernon.
John DeVoe of South Vernon went
to Columbus Saturday to spend the
day on business.
Harry ]. Shipley and son, Evan, of
East Gambler street went to Colum-
bus Saturday to spend the day on
business.
| Mrs. John B. Davis returned to her
home in Centerburg Saturday, follow
ing a short visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Devault of this city.
Mrs. Emma Clatterbeck returned
to her home in Dayton Saturday after
visit with her daughter, Mrs. E. j.
Everly of East Burgess street.
Eastern Stars of Bladensburg are
to conduct funeral services for the
late Mrs. Jasper Cochran, who was a
member of the order.
The Auto Inn, having secured the
services of a man direct from the
Ford factory to take charge Of the re.
pair department. will now make a
speciality of repairing Fords.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
EDS BUTTONS
NOT OF THE
BRASS TYPE

Meet Ed Wuchner, police recruiter!
A young man strolled into Eds
shop Thursday afternoon and de-
clared an honest desire to wear brass
buttons. He informed Ed that he
was % years of age, weighed 12S
pounds, feared no mortal being, could
handle rifle but not revolver, and
possessed moral habits of the most
exemplary type.
The young man gave out the infor.
nation that he had formerly worked
at the Pennsylvania shops, but had
quit this position. He wanted to be a
policeman.
Ed. referred him to the proper of.
ficials.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
MRS. JASPER COCHRAN
SUCCUMBS AFTER AN ILLNESS
OF TWO YEARS

Esto, March 3G-Mrs. Jasper Coch-
ran died at her home at this place
early Friday morning following an i'll
ness Of over two years from paraly-
sis. The deceased was 46 years of
age at the time of her demise and
during her life was member of the
Messiah church of Esto and later a
member of the Ladies Aid society of
that church. She is survived by her
husband, Jasper Cochran. The fun
eral Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at
Messiah church of Esto. Interment
will be made in the Gambler ceme-
terry.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
NEIGHB0RH00D NEWS

The old Kirkersville bridge, buiIe
63 years ago over the Licking rescr-
voir, was sold recently at public auc-
tion.
A thorough search through all Of
Mansfield has failed to reveal any
hidden explosives. The department
Of justice at Washington requested
that search be made.
David Davis, wealthy coal operator
of Conesville, has offered to raise a
regiment in case of war. He made
the same offer during the Mexican
crisis.
Grover and Shrimplin of Walhon-
ding continue to furnish Coshoctou
county courts with interesting busi--
ness. The latest angle to their df--
vorce proceedings came Friday when
Grover asked for alimony from his
wife, stating that she had recently
come into possession of 200 acres of
land worth $4,000.
o
Residents along Wills creek, Co
shocton county, have been asked to-
look for the body Of Walter Chesser.
5, of Byesville, who disappeared from
his home on March 26 and who is.
thought to have drowned.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03

ia bl e Compound
b e ecause during
Change Of Life L
was in bed two
years and had two
operations, but all
the doctors and op-
erations did me no
good, and l would
have been in my
grave today had it
not been for Lydia
E. Pinkham's 8 Veg
etable COMPOUND
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
STREAM & RTMER
REAL ESTATE AND lOAN9

Farms and city property bought, soiD
and exchanged. Properties rented aA8
rents collected. Fire insurance sps.
cialty. Representing IA old reliable
stock companies. Accident Insurance..
ive stock insurance. Plate glass In
surance, automobile insurance, In fae>
We can insure any property you may
have. Surety bonds OF all kinds. Cali
and see us. Room Sipe bldg. South
Luther A Stream VIM. r Rinia~
Main St. Cit. phone No. 447 Blacks
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
GALLAGHERS ARE
BOUND OVER TO
THE GRAND JURY

Squire Harter Thursday afternoon
bound over to common pleas court.
to await the grand jury, Perry and
Thurman Gallagher on charges of
stealing turkeys from A. r. Smith.
who resides near Fredericktown. Bond
in the sum of 5000 each was furnished
and the men released.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
FORBING FAMILY
EXPECTED HOME
FROM THE YVES

Word has been received by friends
in Brinkhaven that Mr.. and Mrs. Ir-
vine Forbing and daughter, Miss Vir-
ginia, will arrive home in Brinkhaven
in several days after spending about
five months in the west. Los Angeles,
Cal, was the place at which they
made their longest visit.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
CONTRACT FOR
METER YOKES IS
GIVEN FORD co.

The board of control met in the Of
fee of Mayor Mitchell Friday morn
ing and awarded the contract for 200
water-meter yokes to the Ford Meter
Box Co. of Wabash, Ind. The bid of
this concern was s1.44 a yoke. The
contract for water meters will not be
awarded until later.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
NoN-sUPPoRT
CHARGE LEVIED
AGAINST HAWK

Sheriff Mossholder and Deputy
Sheriff Lytle placed under arrest in
Fredericktown Thursday afternoon at
3 o'clock Charles O. Hawk on war
rant issued from Squire Harter's
court. Prisoners wife, Fannie May
Hawk, charges him with non-support
of three minor children.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
MARIA WILLING
TO TRY IT ALL
OVER ONCE MORE

Yesterday afternoon, Maria Lom-
bardo secured divorce from her hus-
band, Antonio. Friday noon, she was
again married, this time to Christie
pher Amotos. Squire Harris offici-
ated. The couple will reside in Mt.
Vernon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
RECOVERY OF
DAVIS SEEMS
NERX nOIIRTEl
VERY DOUBTFUL

Martinsburg, March 30-W. s. Dav-
is, 72, who sustained stroke OF
paralysis Wednesday at his home
here, is still living, but not much
hope is held out for his recovery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03

the margin OF evergreen paintings to
make the artistic effect more pleas
ing. Laurels. rhododendrons or
small Towering trees and shrubs may
also be used to mingle with ever
greens, dispersed in groups of FIVE to
ten, spaced about five feet apart In
the group.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
Underwood-Wolfe

Wedding
Mr.. Lemard Dean Underwood and
Miss Lena Ruth Wolfe, both of this
city, were united in marriage Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock by Squire
George S. Harter. They were unac-
companied.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
Licensed
To Wed

A marriage license has been issued
in the probate court of Licking county
to Samuel j. Beeman, laborer of Mt.
Vernon, and Ida Farley of Utica. d.
M. Jones, justice of the peace, was
named to officiate.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
Eagles
Dance

Kokosing Aerie, No. 760, Fraternal
Order of Eagles, entertained Thurs
day evening with a dance in the X. of
p. armory. There were about So
couples present and all enjoyed the
evening greatly. Following the dance,
which continued until late, delicious
refreshments we're served by the COM
mittee in charge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
BIRTHS
Z :. =. = = =. :. y.

A son was born Thursday to Mr.
and Mrs. Hugh Chadwick of the Gran
vile road.
A son was born Friday to Mr.. and
Mrs. a. w. Butler Of Mckenzie street
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Mrs. y. T. Shannon returned to
her home in Newark Saturday after
visiting relatives in Bangs and this
city.
j. B. Winterringer and daughter,
Mrs. o. r. Kerst of this city, went to
Nellie, Coshocton county, Saturday ON
account OF the serious illness of Mr.
Winterringer's sister.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-03
CRISIS OF
WOMAN'S LIFE
Change Safely Passed by
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Wagner, Okla.-'1 never get tired
of praising lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
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Loyal Daughters
Entertained
Miss Anna Darling of Bladensburg
entertained the members OF the Loyal
Daughters class at her home there
Friday evening. There were % pres
ent and all enjoyed the music and
games that took up most of the even
ing. A two-course luncheon was
served by the hostess and the mem.
bers of the class presented their host
ess with silver berry.spoon. The
affair took the form of a farewell
party, as Miss Darling expects to re-
side in Mt. Vernon in several weeks.
Arizona republican., 1917-03-28
CHICAGO a. eAlvEsrOfv

GALVESTON, March Z7-Chlcago
Americans, IA; Galveston, Texas
league, 4.
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or upon their sleeves. but the faith
fUl old horses go back to the front
time and time again asking nothing
in the way of rank or distinction
What they get instead is the very
best of food and plenty of it, the
kindest of care anG the i1eenest APP
probation of the services they render.
Visitors to the battle zone invariably
express amazement at the appear
ance ard condition of the horses.
Just now they are snug and warni
under the self protection OF their
long winter coats. They are fat and
strong muscled. They plod and
splash contentedly through the mud
in twos. threes. four or twelves.
dragging guns and heavy wagons be-
mind them with never the necessity
uf a harsh word or whiplash from
their drivers. The men come 70 love
the horses. Officers who have been
here from Me beginning, and there
are stiH a few left, say thae in all
that time they nave never seen an
act Of cruelty toward horse or mule.
One reason for the splendid APP
pearance of the horses at the front
is the fact that the moment one oe-
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gins 20 show signs of over-fatigue or
debilitation, he is taken out of ser
vice and sent back to a hospital to
reGuperate Occasionally, too, the
horses come down with blisters upon
their backs with an injured foot
th9t may not have beer. noticed in
tine, or with some of the diseases
that equine flesh is heir to. 1t is a
great tribute 10 the veterinary ser
vice. however. that most of the old
contagious diseases that used to
decimato the ranks of horses in war
time, have been effectuallv stamped
ont and no longer give concern.
Chambers, for instance once dread
scourge, is now a thing of the past
None OF the horses in France is in
fected. Occasionally case comes
with new shipment from sbroad,
but il is quickly eliminated.
At the end of two Vea.s OF the
South African war fully 80 per cent
of the horses had been affected by
the mango During two years and a
half of the present war. with the
of horses engaged multiplied
by thousands, less than two per cent
have been affected. The mules have