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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
Auto Party From Loudonvilie
In Accident
DROVE THROUGH FENCE
Three Women Hurt While
Man Has Nose Broken;
Nine Persons In Car

car driven and owned by Nj Met
calf, who resides nine miles north of
Loudonville and which contained nine
occupants left the road on the Co
shoctcn paved road on the sharp turn
two miles east of this city. at.3:3O
O'clock Sunday and resulted in the in
jury of four OF the occupants when
they were thrown from the car as II
catapulted from the road through a
barbed wire fence Cn the other side
Of a deep ditch
The sharp turn was surprise to
the driver and the accident occurred
as the party was coming TO Mt. Yer
non on pleasure trip. The car was
damaged but little and was in condi-
tion to be driven without repairs.
The injured people were loaded in
the car after it had been put onto
the road again and were taken to the
office of a local surgeon
There it was discovered that Mrs.
Metcalf had sustained a deep cash
across her forehead which required
eight stitches to close. Mr Sayer suf-
fered a fractured nose and cut face,
Mrs Sayer was injured to the extent
CT the wrenching OF small bone in
her right forearm and a large cut on
one Of her hands, and another woman
who was a member of the party suf-
fered several decorations about her
head and arms.
The members of the party drove
back to their homes north Of London
vile shortly after the accident.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
PICTURE Of CAMP
OF T BATTERY At
SHERIDAN SENT here
Photo Displayed In Local
Store Window; Was Sent
By Dale Porter

A picture CT II 6attery in camp at
Camp Sheridan, Alabama, is on dis
play in the window of llser's iewelry
store in South Main street. The pic
ture shows the battery tents and
streets as well as a number of the
"boys' and II number of the local
boys can be recognized despite the
fact that the picture was apparently
taken more with an idea OF showing
the camp layout than the soldiers.
The picture was sent by Dale Por-
ter, member of the battery to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Porter
with the request that il be placed in
llger's window to give Mt Vernon
people an opportunity to see what the
camp looked like.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
WILKINSON WILL.
SUCCEED DARRAH
Named Local Manager For
The O. L. & p. Co.
FORMERLY LIVED HERE
Has Been In Power Sales De-
partment OF Concern
All Newark
FORMERLY LIVED HERE

William Wilkinson of Newark, at
one time resident of this city and
well-known to many people here, will
succeed A. j. Darrah as the manager
of the local plant of the Ohio Light &
Power Co., it was announced Satur-
day. Mr.. Darrah has accepted 20.
sition as manager of five plants for
Il. E. Vaudeville of Philadelphia.
Mr.. Wilkinson expects to come TO
Mt. Vernon next week and start in
Ills work. He will move his family to
this city later.
The new manager had charge
of the old light plant in this city a
number of years ago. He later went
to Pittsburgh and became associated
with the Westinghouse Electric Co.
lie was placed in charge CT the West
inghouse interests in Newark, but for
the last few years has been in charge
of the power sales department of the
Ohio Light & Power branch in that
city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13

A. f. Holden of Centralia, w, Va,
was business visitor here Saturday.
Stanley Fitz has returned to Ak
ron after spending a few days with
relatives here.
r. C. McIntire of Parlersbug, w,
Va, spent Friday and Saturday in
the city.
Sheriff Walter b. Mossholder re-
turned Saturday morning from bust
ness trip to Columbus,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Norrick went
to Akron, Saturday morning to spend
several days with friends.
Miss Catherine CritchGeld went to
Cleveland, Saturday morning, to at
tend meeting of Red Cross workers
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Morey Of Bran
don spent Saturday in this city on
business.
Frank l.. Sullivan returned Satur
day to his home in Marietta, after a
visit of several days in the city with
relatives and friends.
Mr., and Mrs. William j. Reynolds
Of Dayton are spending a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs, E. ]. Everly oI
East Burgess street.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Blocher lef
Saturday morning for Montgomery
Ala, and Jacksonville, Fla, where
they viii spend several months,
Allen Fink of .Thornburg, Pa, spen
Friday evening and Saturday in Tho
city, enroute to Camp Sherman, Chill
licothe, to visit with his brother
Henry Fink of Thornville, o.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
|. OCALL SOLDIER.
DISCHARGED BY
DISTRICT BOARD
]. II. Stout Will Be Permitted
To Leave ChilIicothe
Draft Camp

Columbus Ewalt, chairman OF the
local draft board, received notice
Saturday from the district board that
the case of James Henry Stout, now
in the national army at Camp Sher-
man as member of the draft contin-
gent from this county, should be re-
considered and exemption granted
him on the ground that he has a wife
dependent upon him.
Stout failed TO file any claim for
exemption when called by the local
board and was accordingly drafted.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
Marvellous Sight Greets Eyes
Of Young British Officer
In Flanders = Madonna
Lilies, Buttercups, Poppies
Blaze Forth.

lBy Associated Press to The Bannerl
LONDON, Nov. l0-A letter writ
ten by young officer in the fighting
line in Flanders, sent to The Times
varies the story of devastation daily
transmitted from the front. The
writer said
THE other day we took over from
well-known Scottish regiment,
whose reputation for making them
selves comfortable was well known
throughout the division, and when
went to examine my future abode
found everything up to the standard
which | had anticipated.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
DRY LEADERS WILL
HOLD CONvENTIONI IN
WASHINGTON D. c.

[By Associated Press to The Bannerl
WESTERVILLE, Nov. l0-Plans
are going forward for what prohibition
leaders declare will be the most I'm,
portant national convention ever held
by the National Anti-Saloon league
when the body convenes at Washing
ton Dec. 10. According to announce,
ment made here at the national head
quarters of the league, the governors
and make addresses. William Jennings
Bryan will speak.
Representatives of organized labor
of the oranges, merchants and manu-
factures, as well as the leaders in pub
lie life, are to be asked to address the
convention, and put special emphasis
upon efforts to make the United States
dry through the passage of an amend
ment to tho federal constitution. A
resolution looking to that end has
been adopted by the senate and is tc
be brought in the house early in De
cember. Delegates from all parts OF
the country will attend.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13

A daughter was born Friday to Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Martin OF Curtis street
Mr.. and Mrs. William Buxton re-
turned Friday from Calgary, Alberta
Canada, where they have spent sever,
al weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell NJ. Harter OF
Canton arrived here Saturday to at
tend the funeral of Charles f. Ayers
They will visit Mr.. Harter's parents
Squire and Mrs. George 8. Harter
while here.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
w. c. A. SECURES
3 NEW MEMBERS

A complete report OF the Harvest
Home held for the benefit of the
. Home for the Aged is not yet avail.
able, according to announcement
made at q meeting Of the w. G. A.
at the Home Friday afternoon. The
report will probably he completed
sometime during the coming week.
Three new members wero admitted
at the meeting Friday. They are
Mrs. Alice Curtis, Mrs. M. Rosenthall
and Mrs. S. McFadden.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
4 i. !. !. !. = = !, I. !. i. :. J
F WILL OCCUR SOON 4.
j. ]. !. Z. ]. !. j. !. j. !. J. !. J.

lathe Knox county Pomona grange
will meet at 10 o'clock Saturday with
the Morgan grange The forenoon
will be given over to the election OF
officers and business matters. Dinner
will be served by the Morgan grange.
The afternoon session will be open to
the public.
#%%The Ladies' Country club of
Gambler will hold an all.day meeting
Thursday at the home of Mrs Almon
Wolfe.
**@The Ladies' auxiliary of Gin
ton grange will hold an all-day meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Foster Tul-
loss, new Delaware road, Wednes-
day, Nov. IA.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
II Carries Its Own Evidence.

A religion which takes possession or
the convictions Of mankind carries
with it its own evidence, in Its con-
fornity with universal spiritual eNpe-
riencc ana the truth of II, lying within
the four corners of the conception, Is
above and beyond the power Of hlstor-
icul criticism.--Froude.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13

CAMP SHERMAN. CHILLGCOTHE.
OHIO, Nov. 10 Soldiers at Camp
Sherman are hearing explanations Of
the operation Oi the new law govern.
ing war risk insurance, which Offlc
ers here are anxious to see every
draftee carry as q protection to his
family and relatives.
Compensation under the new law is
payable for death or total disability
resulting from personal injury in the
line OF duty II is paid by the govern.
ment without contribution from the
person protected
In case Of death, the compensation
TO the family of draftee Is limited TO
the widow, children or dependent wi
dowed mother Of the deceased.
The monthly sums payable in each
case are stated and are not based
upon the pay of the deceased:
(a) For a widow alone, S25.
(b) For a widow and one child, s35.
(c) For a widow and two children
S47.50, with So for each additional
child up to two
I'D If there be no widow, then for
one child. 500.
(e) For two children, $50
Cf) For three children, $40 with So
for each additional child up to two.
CD For widowed mother, 500 The
amount payable under this subdivision
shall not be greater than a sum,
which when added to the total amount
/ payable to the widow and children,
does not exceed $75.
| Compensation to a widow or widow.
ed mother shall continue until death
child cease at the age of IS, or at mar.
riage, unless the child Is incompetent
The government also provides for
| the burial expenses not to exceed 500
During the continuance of total dis
ability. monthly compensation shall
be paid to the injured person. The
amounts are not based on pay but are
as follows:
(a) If he has neither wife nor chill
dren living. $50.
OBJ If he has a wife but no chill
dren living, $45.
(c) If he has a wife and one child
living, $55.
(d) If he has a wife and two chill
dren living, S65
(e) If he has a wife and three ol
more children living, SIS, $40 for eacf
additional child up to two.
G) If he has no wife but one chill,
living, $40, with SO additional up t.
two.
Cd If he has widowed mother dc
, pendent upon him for support, then il
addition to the above amounts, SIG
To an injured person who is total.
disabled and in addition is so help
less as 10 be in constant need of
nurse or attendant, such an additiona
sum shall be paid but not exceeding
500 a month. as the director ma.
deem advisable or reasonable. Fo
certain specified conditions or if tn
injured person is permanently bed
, ridden, 800 monthly compensation i
provided, but no allowance made 70
nurse.
The amount of compensation in cas-
; of partial disability is a percentag
of the compensation provided for tota
disability equal to the reduction il
earning capacity resulting from sin
; liar injuries in ciyil life.
: Attention is also called to the pre-
vision that the government shall fun
nish medical, surgical and hospita
service and supplies in addition t.
the pecuniary compensation.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13

fBy Associated Press to The Bannerl
CAMP SHERMAN, CHILLICOTHE,
OHIO, Nov. 12-Women in the indus
trial plants of Chillicothe, inspired by
the activities in connection with
Camp Sherman have organized to
serve Uncle Sam. They have pledged
to "do better than ever before what
ever work they have to do" The
work in Chillicothe factories is i'm
portant work to Uncle Sam, canning,
harness-making, and the manufacture
of shoes and cigars being of special
importance.
The industrial women's organization
is known as the Patriotic League and
it has branches in all of the factories,
Several hundred girls have enrolled.
Besides the daily contribution that
they make to the government in do
ing the days work" well, they also
band together by divisions in the ev'
ening and manufacture for the Red
Cross-make trench candles and so
forth. The officers wives from Camp
Sherman are taking a keen interest
in the organization and are helping
equip club rooms for the girls. Class
es will be formed for the purpose OF
instruction in Red Cross work.
An open" house is to be conducted
each Sunday afternoon, where oppor'
tunity for social expression and the
entertainment of men on leave is con-
templated and things to eat will not
be forgotten High school girls, clerks
and business women are Joining and
nightly schedule of activities are 60
ing forward
The 324th Heavy Field Artillery has
regimental song which the men are
learning to sing properly under di
.on,fo., M offi0an Tnpfao haul
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
Anchors.

l'langed jaws of new anchor for
guy wires are spread after 1t Is plant
ed in the ground by turning the shank
so as to draw up wedge between
them.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13

BY order of Colonel Barnhardt,
commander of 329th Infantry. the fol
lowing Lorain county selects have
been given warrants as corporals. be.
ing among the last to be named in the
regiment: August Il. Hauer. George
E. Abderhalden, William r. Cole and
Howard F. Evans
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13

Thomas L. Taugher spent Friday
in Columbus on business.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
NOTES FROM CAMP SHERMAN

been printed on hand.bill sheets and
given to each man. At the top Of the
sheet Is a note saying Colonel Ash
burn expects every man TO do his bit,
so sing and do yours"
Here are the words TO the sons,
sung to the tune Of "Boola. Boola".
Oh here we are. Oh here we are.
We are training for short and
bloody war,
with shot and shell, wen give them
hell.
And they'll never want to see us
any more,
We give ourselves to Uncle Sam
We don't give a tinker's dam.
with our six inch guns wen get those
Huns,
And then return TO Uncle Sam.
CHORUS:
For we're training, yes, we're training
70 beat the Kaiser; To beat the
Kai3ers
And wen beat him when we meet
him,
with our Heavy Artillery.
With its hundreds Of visitors and
thousands Of soldiers, Chillicothe has
a police problem that Is no small one
these days. but the city council took
steps to remedy the situation the 9th
er night. Each member was sworn
in as an officer. Mayor Cahill was au
thor of the move. suggesting it after
several of the city fathers had told
him of having opportunities Of regu
lating traffic and other matters but
being prevented from doing so be
cause they lacked the authority. BY
unanimous vote, the councilmen de
cided to have special police badged
for their own use
BY order of Colonel Barnhardt
commander of 329th Infantry. the fol
lowing Lorain county selects have
been given warrants as corporals. be
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13

The 324th Heavy Field Artillery has
a regimental song which the men are
learning to sing properly under di-
rection of an officer. Copies have
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08
Sophomores.

An enjoyable evening was spent at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira M. Gllley
Feb. % by the Sophmores. A surprise
party was given in honor of Gertrude OF,
her 18th birthday. The evening was
spent in playing games and few dis
played their talent on the piano. The
refreshments consisted of large birth
day cake presented by Mrs. Gilley, per-
fettos, creole creams, jello and whipped
cream, were furnished by the students.
A few of the freshmen and junior boys
were rather unsuccessful in obtaining the
refreshments.
The report cards will be given out Tues.
night of this week. Will we be glad to
get them?
The Sophmors had a number of ques-
tons PERTAINING to Roman plays and
writings Wednesday. Such as source,
kind, ETC.,
We members of the Sophomore class
wish'to congratulate the boys for their
living up to the motto "Spare the child. -
the night of their party.
. Freshmen.
The Freshmen class is sorrowful over
the loss of one of its fellow students and
claes editor, Morgan Shropshire.
The ninth grade Algebra class is study
ing factoring which is rather difficult for
some OF the pupils.
Continued on page 81
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08
School Notes
School House, Tuesday,
March 8, 1917.
Seniors.

Seniors.
The Physics class is now studying
Current Electricity.
The English Class was very much dis
appointed to learn that their Classics
have failed to arrive and this necessitates
the use of the much dreaded text book.
Everyone was very we'll pleased and
experienced that home again-feeling
when the decorations such as "Daily
Thot," "Mrs. Grundy," "Bad English, I"
etc., appeared again.
Tho Seniors had quarter day holiday
Monday of this week.
The High School are Boosting Of an
attendance of 9S.5 per cent for last
month. This was the best attendance in
the school for the month.
The Seniors have ordered samples OF
plays from which they intend to pick
theirs.
Juniors.
We were glad to note the temperance
of our "Daily Motto" Did You KNOW
That" etc., on the front board after
many days absence.
We Juniors do truly deserve some sym
pathy now. Our English teacher has
had sudden attack of hardening Of the
heart and gave us another dose OF
History of English Literature. Only
those who have studied this English text
can fully appreciate the deep mourning
and affection there was in the class Mon
day morning when Mr.. Cubbage an
nounced the change. He still has little
humanity left though because he says
that instead of taking only the text each
one in the class is the report on some as
signed writer and bring to class one se-
lection from the writer.
The Solid Geometry class began the
study Of Sec. VII. Polyhedrons Monday.
The German Glasses are studying separ-
able and inseparable verbs.
Everyone survived the exams with a
more or less long face.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease. greatly in
fiuenced by constitutional conditions,
and in order to cure it you must
tarrh Cure Is taken Internally and
acts thru the blood on the mucous sur
faces of the system. Halls Catarrh
physicians in this country for years. It
is composed Of some of the best tonics
known, combined with some of the
best blood purifiers. The perfect com
Catarrh Cure is what produces such
wonderful results in catarrhM condi-
tions. Send for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo, o.
All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-04

go an operation. Her daughter. Mrs.
J.. H Rhoades. of Newton is in To-
peka.
Mr. Charles Blood Smith has re-
turned from trip to Minneapolis,
MINI.
Mr. William Herren of Kansas City.
is visiting his mother, Mrs. Herren, of
Topeka avenue. He will attend the
Rota Club Street dance tonight.
w. A. McCarter, D. D. S. Orthodon-
fist. 100 Mills Bldg. prevention and
correction of irregular teeth only
Adv.
Mrs. 1. Feltenstein and her daugh-
tiers, Eleanor and Norma, returned to-
day from st. Joseph, Mo, where they
have been visiting relatives
The Topeka Central w. c. T. U. will
hold it's annual meeting at the Y. w. c.
A Monday afternoon at three o'clock.
The order of business will include
election of officers. payment of dues
and reports of officers. Before the
business session an address will be
made by the Rev. Robert Gordon
All the members are expected to at
tend, and any visitors will be well
/ coined.
DIR. Lillian Malone, Osteopath. sol
Mills Building+-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. FRANK c. Martin and
their daughters, Mi;-,red an. Bernice,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-04

Mr.. Frank Curry is spending the week
end in Kansas City.
Glen Anderson is spending the week in
Ozawkie. the guest of his aunt Mrs A. A.
Morris and family.
Mr.. and Mrs j. H. Murrell were dinner
guests Sunday of Mr.. aud Mrs. John Rains
Mrs A. L. Robson and children OF To-
peka spent Thursday at the +. j. Parrish
home.
James Kemp of Hiawatha, on a motor
trip to Junction City. stopped Thursday
night with his uncle, John Rains and fam
Dinner guests at the Elmer Chubb home
and Darwin Chubb of Overlook. Mrs: J.
c. Banta Of Topeka, Rollin Chubb and s.
Mrs. s. A. Dunlap of Cedar Rapids, Ia,
| is visiting her son, e. A Dunlap and fam
The following girls have returned from
TIE Hala camp on the Wakarusa,. where
| they spent the week, boating, swimming
and fishing; Margaret andersen; Florence o!sa,G
Esther Morehouse. Mrs. Walter Chubt
Tnesday %e aee Geien Rosen Edith Marsh
Ruth and Enid Peck.
| The Ladies Aid society will dispense
with the regular meetings during the
month of August.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lamb and children
of Holton, are guests of their parents MT
Mr. aud Mrs. Fred Klesath and family
are visiting relatives in Harveyville:
L
4, by the young people of the church Thurs
day evening was attended by a very ap-
preciative audience. Refreshments were
| served following the program.
The baby daughter of Mr.. and Mrs y
c. Lawhun who was quite i'll is improved
The little girls who gave the flag drill
at the g. A. r. Saturday evening were Civ
| en- a party Tuesday evening by Mrs. c. 81
witherell at her home on Maryland ave;
nue. Games were -layed on the lawn and
dainty refreshments served.
Miss Retta Main left Friday evening fol
Oklahoma City where she Will visit rela-
| tives
! Miss Vera Sanford will leave tonight fo'
! a three weeks trip to Colorado Springs
and other points in Colorado. She will be
accomnanied by her aunt, Mrs. c. j. Snyder
and cousin, Miss Pearl Snyder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Robson and family OF
Onaga, spent the past week with theil
mother, Mrs J. w. Robson.
The Art club will meet Friday with Miss
Jessie Parrish.
Sydney Eberhart came from Fort Riley
| to spend Sunday with home folks.
Rev. and Mrs. c. w. Marlin and family
attended a Sunday school picnic at Linn
Greek Friday.
Peter Eberhart was very pleasantly sur
prised Saturday by large number of old
time friends and neighbors. the occasion
being his birthday anniversary,
Rev. c. W. Marlin will exchange pulpits
Sunday with Rev. w. B. Fisher, preaching
at Wakarusa and Carbonate.
Highland Park NJ. E. church. Sunday
school at 10 a. m. Sermon at IL a. IN. by
Rev. Huffman. No evening service.