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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
DISCUSS AFTER WAR
PROBLEMS OF WORLD

New York, Jan. 22-The important
economic and military problems con-
fronting the American people during
and at the close Of the European war
are to form the leading topics of dis
cussion at the seventeenth annual
meeting of the National Civic Fedora
tion, which convened at the Hotel As.
tor today and will continue in session
over tomorrow. The meeting hs0.
brought together a large number OF
men and women who have won promi>
nence by their devotion to the public
welfare or their leadership in varicuA
lines Of endeavor. Among those sche6'
uled to present reports or addresses
to the meeting are Alton B. Parker.
John Hays Hammond, Prof. jeremiah
w. jerks, Samuel Gompers of the
American Federation of Labor, and
Warren S. Stone, of the BrotherhooA
OF Locomotive Engineers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
Utilities Commission Dis
misses Buckeye City
Petition
TO CARRY MATTER UP
Rooms Expects To Place Proposition
Before Supreme Court Or May
Ask A Ruling From Com
mon Pleas Court

William NJ. Rooms, attorney for
Buckeye City people who would have
the name Of the Pennsylvania station
at that place changed, received a let.
ter Monday morning from the state
utilities commission enclosing an en-.
try Of dismissal of the case.
Several weeks ago, application was
made OF the commission to change
the name Of the station. II was point
ed out that, although the railroad
runs almost through the heart OF
Buckeye City, at the same time the
station name of Danville Is retained
Counsel for the opposite side argued
that the name of Danville should be
retained because of pristine associa
tion.
The case was styled 'Tn the matter
Of the application of the village OF
Buckeye City to the Pennsylvania Co
to change the name Of the station OF
Danville."
The entry of dismissal, received by
Mr.. Koons, states that the commits.
sion, on consideration, determined
that it had not the jurisdiction to de-
termine the matters at issue.
Mr.. Koons states that the residents
of Buckeye City do not necessarily
desire that the station name be
changed to Buckeye City, but are will
ing that it be made Twin City.
Mr.. Koons' present intentions are
to take the matter before the supreme
court Of Ohio, the action of the utili-
ties commission having made the way
clear to do this.
He is also considering placing the
proposed change before the court of
common pleas of Knox county to Sc
cure a ruling from there, if possible
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
Roy Mapes Acknowledges
Taking Article From
Buggy
$50 FINE is IMPOSED
Tried To Change Plea On Hearing
Extent OF Sentence, But Mayor
Was Firm-Several Plain
Ones Are Assessed

Roy Mapes, charged with petit lar
ceny. when arraigned before Mayor
G. A. Mitchell Saturday evening,
pleaded guilty to the charge which
was preferred by Ed. Landacre, who
resides near this city. Mapes was
arrested about o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon after he had stolen robe
from the buggy owned by Landacre.
The sentence imposed upon him was
$50 and costs and 80 days in the
workhouse.
Saturday afternoon, Landacre came
to the city and tied his horse in the
business section Of the city while he
left it for several moments.
While Landacre was not near his
vehicle, Mapes stole up to the buggy
and took the robe. Mapes was found
Immediately and taken to the mayor S
office where an affidavit was made,
charging him with petit larceny.
Mapes pleaded guilty to the charge
made against him, but upon discover
ing that his sentence would be heavy,
attempted to change his plea. In this
he was unsuccessful and as a result
was taken to the workhouse at Day
ton to serve his term Of 80 days.
Besides Mapes, there were two men
charged with intoxication. Both were
fined the customary IS and costs
Monday morning there was another
plain drunk" This one had not be
come sober and was not arraigned.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
SETTLEMENT CITED
IN COLE ACTION
Maude Hampshire Replies
To Cross Petition; Other
Court Items

Robert w. Moorehead is plaintiff in
an action for divorce he has institut-
ed against his wife.
They were married on April 1, 1912,
and no children we're born to the
union.
Plaintiff states that he believed her
capable of performing in full all mari
tai duties, but that he soon discover
ed her to be a biological monstrosity.
This unnatural physical inconformity
was confessed by his wife, plaintiff
states.
Plaintiff states that he owns real
estate in Garrett county, Maryland,
which consists of a house and five
acres of land. He further says that
he is the heir-at-law of Emily Moore
head, deceased, and as such holds in
equity the title of house and lot in
the village of Lock. He also has
some personal property. He asks for
a divorce and that the defendant be
barred from all rights in the property
Jay r. Clutter for the plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
MRS. ELLA THOMPSON
sUccUMBs TO BRIGHT's DISEASE
WAS 90 YEARS OLD

Bright's disease, combined with
dropsy, caused the death of Mrs. Ella
Thompson Saturday afternoon at .
o'clock at her home, one mile west of
Batemantown. Mrs. Thompson was
SO years of age and has been i'll for
some time. She is survived by one
son, Carl, at home, and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Louis Vert of Bateman-
town, and Mrs. Healey Johnson, who
resides west of Fredericktown. The
funeral was held Monday afternoon
at o'clock at Northfork church. In
terment in the Northfork cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
PROGRAM ARRANGED
FOR QUARTERLY SESSION OF
KNOX CO. TEACHERS

The second quarterly session Of the
Knox County Teachers association
will be held Saturday, Feb, 3, in the
high school auditorium, this city. The
following program has been arranged:
Morning
Music-Arranged by Prof. Chubb.
Invocation-Rev. o. e. Ford, M. p.
church.
Civil War History = Prof. r. A.
Knox, Fredericktown, o.
Music.
The Meaning of Education-Dean
Henry G. Williams, Ed. of "The Ohio
Teacher"
Afternoon
Music
The Aim OF Education-Dean vii
liams.
Music.
The District Superintendent and his
Teachers-Supt. T. F. Leonard, Dan
| Vile.
Announcements.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23

Mrs. William L. Dechant Of Rich
mond, Ind, arrived in Gambler Sat-
urday where she will spend several
months with her son, Frederick, who
is a student at Kenyon college.
Mrs. George Stewart returned Sat-
urday to her home in Canton after
spending several days with her sister,
Mrs. Louis Shultz of South Mulberry
street
Mrs. S. NJ. Woolson and Mrs. 9. G.
Woolson Of Mt. Vernon and Mrs.
Charles Dunbar of Belleviile, KAs..
were in the city today, the guests.
of Mrs. Frank Wpolson of Tenth
street.-Newark Advocate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Searight OF San
Jose, Cal, spent Friday and Saturday
with Mr.. Searight's sister, Mrs. Fl. @.
Bishop of West High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. v. Grifith OF West
Gambler street went to Newark Sat
urday where they win spend several
days with friendA
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
INCREASE
In Price Of Newspaper May
Be Expected
stupendous Advance In Cost Of News
Print Has Caused Many To
Raise Already

indianapolis, Jan. 22-Many news
papers in Indiana have been com
PEELED to raise their subscription
rates, owing to the high cost of white,
paper and the difficulty in getting II
even at the advanced prices. The
cost of news print paper has increas-
ed from 100 to $50 per cent in the last
six months. This condition brought
about crisis in the newspaper bust
ness and large number Of publish
ers, realizing that they were selling,
and distributing their papers at a.
heavy loss, decided to increase their,
rates to point that would cut down
part Of the loss at least. A few pub
fishers reduced the size Of their news-
papers, but most Of them increased
their subscription rates. Throughout
the country, papers have raised sub
scription and advertising rates and
some have suspended publication al.
| together.
At Fort Wayne the Journal Gazette
increased It's price from 10 to Is cents
a week by carrier. The Times-Ga-
zette Of Hartford City both increased
its price and cut it's size. Higher
rates have gone into effect at Indi-
annapolis, Logansport, Lafayette, Gary.
Hammond and other cities, while in
the smaller towns weekly papers gen.
orally have Increased to $15e a year.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23

ANKENYTOWN

Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Martin and Mr..
and Mrs. e. e. Beal and daughter.
Catharine, visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
Don Miller last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bechtel spent
Sunday with the formers parents,
L. T. Bechtel, and family
Chester Beal went to Columbus last
Wednesday to visit with his brother.
Herman. He returned home on Sat-
urday.
Mrs. o. ]. Workman and son, Rom
aid, visited with Mr.. and Mrs. j. Burr
Arnold of North Liberty last Thurs.
day.
William Lit and Leon Leedy spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs e. E. Beal.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. J. Kirkpatrick
spent Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs. o.
]. Workman.
Mr.. and Mrs Clay Syler were the
Sunday guests of William Brubaker
and family.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
TWO AUTOGRAPHS,
PRESIDENT HAYES
Records Will be Framed and
Hung In College
Library
(Kenyon Collegian)

Autograph letters from two presi-
dents of the United States and from
secretary of state, a chief justice of
the supreme court, besides many con-
gressmen, governors, educators, and
authors, are among the finds recently
made when a chest Of old papers be-
longing to the two literary societies
was discovered in loft under the
south gable of Ascension Hall. The
papers include besides, many illum-
mating reports and records of the ear
ly days of the two societies.
After lying in oblivion for years, the
chest was first discovered when par
ty of students went through the attic
to put wireless mast on the roof of
the building These men examined the
papers enough to find that they con-
cerned the doings of Philo and Nupi,
but did not go deeply into the matter.
One of this party later told member
of Philomathesian about the chest,
and on January s, he with another
member of the same society went ex-
ploring.
The chest was about the size of a
small trunk, and was crammed full of
papers. Almost the first bundle exam
ined was a collection of letters from
men who wrote to accept honorary
membership in Philo. In the bunde
were personal letters from John Quin-
cy Adams, James Buchanan, Salmon
p. Chase, Ben Butler, James Fenimore
Cooper, George Bancroft, Edward Ev-
erett, Bishop Bedell, Bishop McIlvaine,
Bishop Potter, and jeremiah Day,
President of Yale College, besides a
score of men scarcely less well-known
in the political and literary life of the
first half of the nineteenth century.
Among numerous committee reports
was one signed in pencil by r. B.
Hayes, and another was signed by
Henry Winter Davis. These both be.
1onged to Nu Pi Kappa. The work OF
sorting the papers is slow, and only
about half the material has been gone
over, but other valuable relics have
been found, including the first minute
book of Nu Pi Kappa, the terms upon
which that society separated from
Philo on June 20, 1882, and visitors
book bearing another signature OF
President Hayes.
How the papers got into the attic
and how long they have been there is
q matter of conjecture. DR.. Reeves
in discussing this question, stated that
they were probably put there in the
early '90s, when that end Of the build
ing was remodeled on the interior
This theory is borne out by some Re
veille receipts of 1894. which have Ii
some way got among the older papers
After the papers are sorted they will
be arranged systematically and placed
in the stack room of the library, where
perhaps some of the most valuable let
ters will be framed.
Another discovery Of some interes
to the literary societies was made re
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
PROMOTION
OF NEW FAIR GROUNDS TOPIC
AT MEETING THURSDAY AT
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

To outline plans for securing stock
subscriptions for the proposed new
fair grounds, joint meeting will be
held at chamber of commerce head
quarters Thursday afternoon at 1
o'clock of members of the Grange,
fair boys and the farm development
committee of the chamber of com
merce. A new fair grounds was rec.
ommended at the annual meeting OF
the Knox County Agricultural society
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
EASTMAN
NAMED ON COMMITTEE ON
STATE INDUSTRIAL INsUR-
ANcE WITH TWO OTHER PLY.
SlCiANS.

DR. N. K. Eastman of this city is in
receipt of letter from the Ohio
State Medical association, in which
the state industrial commission ap.
points him member of the commit
tee on state industrial insurance. Be-
sides DIR. Eastman, there are the fol-
lowing members of the committee;
John M. Thomas, M. D., Columbus,
and e. D. Helfrick, NJ. D., Gallon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
Elk Dance Promises
To Be Elaborate

Elk Dance Promises
To Be Elaborate
The general committee on the an
nual dance Of Mt. Vernon Lodge, No.
$40, B. p D. Elks, is busy planning
for the affair which promises to be
the most elaborate ever attempted by
the lodge. A striking scheme of deco
ration has been evolved, containing
many novel features. Throughout
the evening, there will be surprises
for the dancers. One feature has
never been attempted in this city be
fore
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23

Gently by Miss Taylor, when she dis
covered two old seals In the college
vault. both belonging TO Philo. One
was the seal OF the society proper,
and the other was of its alumni asso-
citation; many impressions OF the form
er can be seen on old books, formerly
in the Philo Library, and now in the
Stevens Stack Room.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
LEWIS ]. HYATT
DIES OF PNEUMONIA AT HOME
NEAR FREDERicKToWN

Lewis J. Hyatt died at his home
south OF Fredericktown Saturday
at midnight after an illness of sever
al weeks, incident to pneumonia The
deceased was 81 years of age and is
survived by his wife, one son, Roger,
at home. and two daughters, Mrs. Ed
ward Cochran Of Green Valley and
Mrs. Clyde Phillips, who resides west
of Fredericktown. The funeral at the
late home Tuesday afternoon at l
O'Clock. Interment in Forest oeme-
terry.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
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Ccciety
A-JNews
chieken
Supper

The ladies OF the Golden Gossip
club Of Lock gave a chicken supper
in the town hall Saturday evening
and had about 100 people present.
The funds raised from the supper are
to go for club expenses.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
SUING NOBILITY TO
RECOVER BIG LOAN

Menominee, Mich, Jan. 22-The suit
instituted by Miss Frank Shaver OF
Highland Park, ILL.,. against Baronesa
May Van Pallandt Van Eerde, Of this
city, her former friend, was called for
trial in the district court here today.
Miss Shaver seeks to recover 100000
which she says she loaned her titled
friend.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
KENYON BAsKETEERs
WIN, So TO %, FROM
BALpWIN-WAELAcE

The Kenyon basketball quintet de-
feated Baldwin-Wallace at Berea Sat
urday night by the score of 81 to 22.
1t was victorious over Mt. Union Fri
day night, AZ TO 10. Dispatches to
Cleveland papers reported the latter
score In favor OF Mt Union-a mis-
take.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENT

D. B. Rawlins and c. G. Brown an
nounce that they have opened real
estate office on west side of public
square, over Dever's drug store, and
are prepared to handle both farm and
city property.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23

Mrs. Francis Jennings and daugh-
ter, Frances, returned to their home
in Marion Monday after a short visit
with John G. Jennings and daughter
Miss Caroline B. Jennings, Of Woos-
ter avenue.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
Horn-Crain
Weddind

Wedding
Mr.. Rufus H. Horn and Miss Bessie
NJ. Grain, both Of Pike township, were
united in the bonds of holy matri-
mony Saturday evening at 8 o'clock
by Rev. Archie Lynn at the residence
of Mr.. Elmer Grubb, with whom the
bride made her home. They were at
tended by Mr.. Alfred Horn, a brother
of the bridegroom, and Miss Mary
Leedy. The bride was dressed in
pink crepe de chine and the bride.
groom in the conventional black The
decorations of the room IN which they
were welded were of pink and white
and presented beautiful appearance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horn will reside with
Mr.. Elmer Grubb for the present and
will be at home to their many friends.
The bridegroom is well known as a
baseball pitcher Of considerable anna
teur reputation. He has played with
Mt. Vernon teams.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
MANSFIELD NEWS
RAISES SUBSCRIPTION
TO 12 CENTS A WEEK

On account OF the great increase in
the cost of paper and printing mater
ial, the Mansfield News has increased
its subscription price from ten to
twelve cents a week
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
FIRE-BELL IS VALUABLE

Jacob Dubinsky, junk-dealer, states
that the bell in the Third ward engine
house would cost $3.50 to replace. 1t
contains some silver, he says.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23

1. We provide them safe place In
which to deposit their money.
2. We loan this money
3. Only on first mortgage
A. On homes and farms,
5. The safest Of all mortgage secur-
tiles.
g. They receive five per cent
7. And are pleased.
s. Our assets $12,500,000. Write or
call for booklets.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
ployed with Dubinsky brothers.

Inventory and Appraisernent--
An inventory and appraisemeDt has
been filed by Lyle Tate Cromley, eI-
ecutor OF James Scott, showing:
goods 33O7.75, money $t,14G.SO, secur-
tiles 1896, real estate S2.35O, total
estate of s4,64O.55.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
Files Declaration

Bovezyl Romanik, born In Seryliny-
clio, Austria, and a resident Of this
country since Jan. IA. 1909, filed his
declaration of intentions to become
naturalized Saturday with Clerk of
Courts o. q. Taylor. Romanik is en-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
Deeds Filed

Deeds Filed
]. w. Rice to Elmer Miller, lots
IA, Is and "a, Greer, $500.
Elizabeth Doty, guardian, TO vii.
liam F. Swingle, lot 401, Trimble's ad
dition to Mt. Vernon, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23

First Partial
Edna Syler, guardian Of Rowena
Syler, has fled first partial account.
1t shows s1,O75 received and $50 paid
out.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23

Final Account
A first, final and distributive ac.
count has been filed by William Hoov-
Ter, executor of Jacob Hoovler, show.
ing $1,975.70 received and distributed
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
We SERVE

OUR BoRRoWERs-THE BUCK
EYE STATE BUILDING G. LOAN
COMPANY, RANKIN BUILDING,
22 WEST GAY STREET, coLuM-
BUS, OHIO.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23
Collie Divorce Action


Another divorce action is that of
Madge Cole against Thomas Scott
Cole. Married on Nov. 1, 1900. two
children, Harold Cole, 16, and Aneta
E. Collie, II.
Plaintiff states that defendant has
been guilty of gross neglect for more
than three years which resulted in a
separation on Oct. 10, 1916, when a
written settlement of all property
questions and the custody and control
of minor children was made, the
plaintiff to have control of daughter
and the defendant the minor son.
She states that, since said separa-
tion and settlement, defendant has
made threats against her and cruelty
harassed and annoyed her, humiliat-
ing her in public places and will con-
tinue to do so unless restrained by an
order of court. She claims that he is
threatening to interfere with her con
troll Of minor daughter.
She asks for divorce, an approval
Of the written contract and an order
restraining defendant from interfer
ing with her control of minor daugh
ter.
L. G. Stillwell is attorney for the
plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23

Marriage License
Rufus H. Horn, farmer, and Bessie
M. Grain, both Of Pike township. Rev.
Archie Lynn
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-23

Replies TO answer
In the petition for alimony Of
Mande B. Hampshire VS.. Ross M.
Hampshire, a reply has been filed by
plaintiff to the answer and cross-pe-
tition of defendant.
She denies that plaintiff has con-
Quoted himself as faithful husband
and claims that, in addition to what
was set forth in her original petition,
she was forced to pawn her jewels in
Akron during the month of August,
1916, in order to meet the expenses of
living. She further alleges that when
her husband found he could not sup
port them, her parents were impor-
tuned to come to their assistance. Re-
turning to Mt. Vernon, plaintiff claims
that defendant lay around from De
cember, 1915, to May, 1916, when he
worked until July, then deserting her
while she was in delicate condition
He abused her, she says.
Denial is made that she lay In bed
It being her claim that this was his
custom and habit.
She says that he represented him
self to be an unmarried man to suct
an extent that he was invited to cal
by one Goldie Collins of Akron.
She claims that defendants trouble
is that he likes too many women ant
enjoys running around too much. p
A. Berry and B. e. Sapp for the plain
tiff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-20
Frau ODER Files Suit
Against Metropolitan
Soprano Alleges War Has Not
Interfered With Opera
in America

Frau Margarete Arndt ODER. the Ger
man soprano. filed suit against the
Metropolitan Opera Company yesterday
for $4,000 damages for breach Of con
tract in dismissing her from the COM
peny on November last. Frau ODER
appended to her complaint the letter
Of dismissal from Signor Gatti-Casazza.
1t reads:
1--WE regret that, owing to existing
conditions Of war, we can no longer
avail ourselves of your services. Pur-
suant TO the right of cancellation spe-
cihcally reserved to us in such event of
war, We herewith notify you that your
contract is hereby cancelled"
The contract contains clause which
stipulates that it may be cancelled by
either party "by reason Of war or fire,
food, epidemic or any other act Of
Cod"
It is the contention Of Frau ODER
that the war has not interfercd with
the Metropolitan Opera Company or
caused it TO shut down. She points
out that there still are several Ger
mans and Austrians retained in the
organization, and that the management
has dispensed with only four Germans
and one Austrian.
Frau Ober says that she has been
under great expense in preparing for
the present season.