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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22
THROWN FROM TRUCK
MILTON REEDER HAS HIS KNEE
SPRAINED

Milton Reeder, while riding on the
rear of motor truck belonging to c..
B. Vail, in whose employ he is, sus-
tanned sprained knee Friday after
noon near Hunts when the truck
went over small raise in the road
and threw him firm 1t.
No serious injury was done, except
that the left knee will be a bit weak
for some time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22
LARGE PORTION OF
HEBRON DESTROYED
BY A HUGE FIRE

Hebron, May 19-Fire, starting in
a warehouse filled with hay, destroy
ed almost the entire east side of this
place yesterday afternoon between 2
and 4 o'clock. The loss will run into
the thousands, the warehouse, two
grain elevators and number Of
dwellings being destroyed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22
THE KIRKPATRICK FUNERAL

The funeral of the late Mrs. Martha
Kirkpatrick will be held Monday
afternoon at o'clock at the late
home in Fredericktown, the Rev. Mr..
Chapman officiating. Burial in For
est cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22
HAND in PRESS
MARION ELDER SUSTAlNS
PAINFUL INJURY

His hand becoming engaged in the
newspaper press, Marion Elder, an
employe of the Republican Publish
ing company, received several deep
cuts across the palm Friday after
noon about 4 o'clock.
He was sent to the Office of To-
cal physician who cauterized the lac
Grated hand and dressed it.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22
fO07E
To Rehearse "Toby's Bow"
His New Play
New York Times Says Mt. Vernon
Man VIII Return From
Plattsburg

OF interest to Mt. Vernon people is
an item appearing in the New York
Times under the heading, "Notes of
the Stage" 1t is as follows:
John Taintor Foote, it now
appears, will return from Platts-
burg to rehearse his play "Toby's
Bow" beginning today. In addi-
tion to Miss Phoebe Foster,
Smith and Golden have assem-
bled in the cast: James Brad
bury, Forrest Robinson, Misses
Ida Waterman and Amelia Gard
ner.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22
CONGRESSMAN
VETERAN DIES

GBy Associated Press to The Rannerl
Washington, May 19-Representa-
tive Daniel w. Comstock of Indiana
died here early this morning Of pneu-
monia. He was n years old and was
one of the few veterans of the civil
war now serving in the house.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22
JUNE ) To
BE HOLIDAY

[By Associated Press to The Bannerl
Columbus, May 19-Gov. Cox will
designate June 5-the national Regis
tration Day-as holiday in the state.
of Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22
landrum Will

landrum Will
The will of j. Ed Landrum has
been admitted to probate.
To testator's wife, Inez Landrum,
is given a one-half interest in entire
estate, both real and personal
The remainder of the property is to
go to son, Frank D.
Testator makes it plain that each
of these beneficiaries is to receive
absolutely an equal share.
Inez Landrum, Frank D. Landrum,
and a brother, Harry Landrum, are
named executors without bond.
Widow Elects
Inez, Landrum, widow, has elected
to take under the will of the late J.
Ed. Landrum.
Executors Appointed
Inez Landrum and Frank D. Lam
drum Of Centerburg and Harry Ian
drum of Columbus have been ap-
pointed executors of J. Ed. Landrum.
No bond. G. H. Bishop, Harry Bell
and c. W. Coe are appraisers.
Tax Certified
In the estate of Abraham 7. Full
ton, an inheritance tax of $1,613.S0
has been certified to the auditor.
order Issued
In the action of Ralph ]. Sellers,
guardian Of Mary Sellers VS.. John
Sellers and others, hearing on the
petition to mortgage real estate has
been held and an order issued to
guardian.
Private Sale Confirmed
An order of private sale of four
parcels of land in the action of James
w. Fulton, trustee, VS.. James F.
ip S. Kelser, $143.75, Charles G..
Weaver, $3.50, Aria B. Houck, $703.-
121s, and Lizzie Lynde, s31.25, were
the purchasers.
Court Journal
Eastman VS.. Bunnell-Case dis
missed.
Cochran VS.. Bunnell-Case dis.
missed.
Ohio VS.. Sakala-Submitted
Robinson, executor, vs.. Robinson
Submitted.
Deeds Filed
Byron Doup to William e. O'Bryan,
parcels in Amity, $1,100.
Give E. Ogg to Grace Kloutvor,
part lots 49S and 400, Banning's addi-
tion to Mt. Vernon, 81.
Trustees of Clay township to Jane
Henry lot 20, Methodist cemetery,
Clay township, So
James F. Robinson to Charles G.
Weaver, part lot 1O5, o. P. Mt. Ver-
non, 81.
Ruth c. Cooper to Charles G.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22
Auction At
Country Club

Country Club
The first of series Of attractive
afternoon events for the ladies Of
the Mt. Vernon Country club was
held at the clubhouse Thursday af-
ternoon and was attended by SO
ladies'. It was in the nature of an
auction party. Nine tables of the
game were played, at the conclusion
of which prizes were awarded Mrs.
Charles Curtis and Mrs. John s. Got.
shall. Tea and cakes were served.
The affair was in charge of the in.
door committee. The series of after
noon teas will start June I, one to be
held each Thursday afternoon there.
after.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22

II Alaska's erratic coast line We're
stretched out in straight line it would
be longer than the entire coast line Of
the remainder of the United States
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22
MAVIS LOCATED
ATNEWP0RT;IS
ENJOYING SELF
Miss Mcintosh Hears From
Boy Who Enlisted
40 "HI" GIRLS DRILL
Milo Hadley Becomes A
Non Comm. News Notes
From Schools
40 "HI" GIRLS DRILL
(By Benjamin Rawlins.)


Miss Mcintosh received a letter
from Forest Mavis, who is in train
ing at Newport, R. l., which will
doubtless interest many. 1t follows
in part:
Newport, R. L., May 8, 1917.
Dear Miss Mcintosh:
On May l, enlisted in Columbus.
| was sent to Cincinnati, where |
was kept until Tuesday evening and
sent to Norfolk, Va. | woke up We'd
| nesday morning as we were passing
through the Appalachian mountains
in West Virginia.
About 2 O'clock we passed through
the Blue Ridge mountains of Virgin
ia. The scenery was not as rugged
as that of the mountains of West
Virginia, but when looking at the
Blue Ridge mountains from a dis
tance, they seem to be covered with
a veil of blue haze. 1t gives them a
most beautiful tinge.
A comrade just called my atten-
tion to the sunset. You can see the
sun setting behind the hills in the far
distance, while all around it are diff
ferent colors of golden clouds. Even
the rays shining on the water give
it a golden hue. The whole is a
thrilling and inspiring scene which
cannot fail to awaken your sense of
beauty. 1t is more beautiful than
any work of the artists brush.
| arrived in Norfolk about o'clock
the next morning. | had the oppor-
tunity to see two large battleships,
the Oklahoma and the New Hamp-
shire. Also the torpedo boat destroy
er Parker.
Friday morning a submarine steam
ed passed wharf near me.
Saturday afternoon, | left Norfolk
on the steamer Dorchester for Provi-
dence, r. |.
Please tell everyone inquiring
about me that my address is
Care of Naval Training Camp, New
port, r. |.
Yours truly,
FOREST o. MAVIS.
The last senior chapel program
will be held Monday, May 2S. 1t will
be of a patriotic nature and the pub.
lie is cordially invited.
The senior class will feel the loss
of Stanley P. Haines for the next
few weeks. He has been called home
because of the serious illness of his
mother. Mr.. Haines is class presi-
dent and plays an important part in
the social life
Forty girls of the high school have
organized into military company.
They are under the supervision of
Mr.. Roseboom and Mr.. Cunliffe who
are drilling them in the same way
that they drill the boys company.
The lady members of the faculty who
have charge of this company are:
Miss Campbell, Miss Colville, Miss
Dowds and Miss Williams.
%
Mr.. Cunliffe received word from
Mr. Blosser and Mr.. Hendrix, saying
that they are enjoying themselves
immensely. They are at Fort Benja-
min Harrison, Ind.
Milo Hadley reports that he is en-
joying life greatly. He has received
a non-commissioned office.
The Home and School club of the
Fourth ward had picnic Friday
night.
The grades of Miss Singer and Miss
Levering of the Third ward had a
picnic Friday afternoon after school.
o
The commencement address will
be given by Rev. R. Emory Beetham
of sewickley, Pa, Some Mt. Vernon
people have heard him and say he
is fine.
The baccalaureate sermon will be
preached by Rev. Ford at the M. P.
church on June 3.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22

More than 1900 students are taking
courses in agriculture In the colleges of
the United States.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22
Yours truly,
FOREST o. MAVIS,

The last senior chapel program
will be held Monday, May 2S. 1t will
be of a patriotic nature and the pub.
lie is cordially invited.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-22

Widow Elects
Inez, Landrum, widow, has elected
to take under the will of the late J
Ed. Landrum.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-26
LA TOILETTE RECKLESS.
Wisconsin Senator Denounccs War
and Democratic Party.


Toledo, Sept % --Denouncing wal
in general and the Democratic Govern
ment in particular Senator La Toilette
of Wisconsin addressed a large gath
ering in the Coliseum this afternoon
under the auspices OF "Thc Peoples
Church" made UP of Socialists head
ed by Prof. Scott Nearing.
Mr.. La Toilette attacked the Amer
can press, declaring that America p
newspapers are FOR the most part con.
trollcd by the war party the imam
cial interests of the country
He declared that his remarks in st.
Paul last week had bccn deliberately
misquoted throughout the country.
Il am one citizen Of the United
States who is ready to go against the
wall to preserve democracy" said
Senator La Toilette.
Mr.. La Toilette declared that the
president Of the United States swayed
congress to such an extent that the
declaration Of war was not the repre-
sentative opinion Of a democratic gov
ernmcnt. He advocated war in de.
lense only and in case of aggression
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-26

the room seeking shelter from, a..
storm. How uhc lightning did q.
work no one appears to have any idea.
-Four were killed outright, while seven
who were stunned were taken to n
hospital for treatment The others
were not hurt.
Those Killed were knocked fiat upon
their backs with no indication Of hav-
ing been burned or scorched.
The seven that were stunned were
taken TO one OF the camps hospitals
and giveh treatment, TO which they
rapidly responded. The dead negroes
were brought 10 Columbia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-26

in the exposure by the committee o.
public information at WasAhgton in
regard to the German propaganda and
plots In this country prior to thc
break in diplomatic relations. The
statement said in part
II do not know and can not un-
derstand how my name was connect
ed with any papers OF Mr.. Won Igel.
as 1 never met nor know him and
never heard of his existence until the
time of his arrest. I never sent or re =
quested the sending of the remarks
which are attributed to me.
II pointed out in .Carnegic Hall on
last Eastern Sunday that the record Of
the Irish throughout the entire his
tory of the country had been one OF
unconditional and unqualified loyalty
and that wherever their synipathies in
the great world war had been before
our entrance into the struggle, they
are now, as they have always been,
for America first, last and all the
time"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-26

to submit the question to the people
of the nation in the, form. of reier-
endum.
In discussing the tax feature in con-
nection with the prosecution OF tho
war, the senator asserted that wealth
has won and the people have lost"
Senator La Toilette stated thai h
hoped to be able 20 serve the people Of
this ooantry from 25 TO 30 years
longer. !
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-26
Bccswax Wanted.

See me before you sell your wax.
will buy it for cash at the best cur
rent price.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-26

New York. Sept. 22.--Suprcme
Court Justice Daniel +. Cohalan OF
this city tonight issued a statement in
reply 10 reference to him contained
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-26

NOTE: 800 million pounds. That's
how much Virginia-Carolina tobacco was
made into cigarettes last year-ovcr Z
times as much as any other tobacco. Ar1
Piedmont is he bigRsH-lsAIng Virgigjs.
CaroIIBa c!.garElJs iH Tie qQsriA.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-22
BLAME SENATE ON
FOOD BILL DELAY
House Bending Every Effort
to Pass Measure by Over
WheIming Majority.
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International News Service:
WASHINGTON, June %. Any
delay in passage in the administra-
ton food control bill will he charged
10 the senate. The house is bend
ing every effort 70 pass the measure
by an overwhelming majority to-
morrow night, but the senate has
been delaying the bill with per-
functory speeches.
The rejection OF amendments
which would have brought clothing.
shoes, COttonseed and farm machin-
cry under the regulatory provisions
hastens consideration Of the bill in
the house.
The decision Of republican con
ference TO take no partisan stand
on the bill clears the way for pas
sage Of the measure by the house
with not more than so opposing
votes. according 10 Rep. Lever.
Leaders believed today that dis
appearance Of opposition 10 the
measure in the house forecast a
similar change Of heart in the SEN
ate 1t was predicted that passage
%
y. as desired by Pres't Wilson is not
remote possibility.
Senate leaders have been coming
10 tentative agreement among
themselves as 10 certain essentials
Of the bill. Today the understand
ing was that the bin would not
authorize the food administrator 70
requisition factories. mines or other
plants. Wage fixing including the
price of hire Of farm labor will be
eliminated. as will rationing or con-
troll Of individual consumption Of
food Producers will be permitted
20 store foodstuffs without liability
under the authorizing provisions
Of the bill
The principal fight i'm the house
will come over the question Of ma
tiou-wide prohibition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-22

In a statement today, Sen Pom
creme declared that immediate ac-
ton by congress is necessary to pre-
vent paralysis Of the industries Of
the country because of the exorbit-
ant prices of coal. He declared that
there is no real shortage of coal and
that the high prices are simply the
result OF "gouging" practices of the
coal dealers. Since the introduction
of his resolution several days ago.
he said. the coal dealers in his home
state Ohio. have begun TO heed the
popular clamor by entering into ne
gotiations for the fixing of maximum
prices.
Coal Is Essential.
1T is essential for the national
security and defense 10 assure an
adequate supply and equitable dis
tribution OF Goa, at a reasonable
price for the government and the
people OF the United States and to
protect them against exorbitant
prices for coal" said Sen. Pomerene.
Prices Of coal in many parts of the
country have reached an eXorbitant
level and large numbers of con-
sumers. both industrial and domestic.
are unable to obtain needed supplies
Of fuel
THE failure TO procure such prime
necessity impairs the health and
strength of the people Of the United
States upon whom the national de-
Tense rests and involves the partial
or complete cessation Of many indus
tries essential to the supplying Of
the armed forces with necessary ma
terials and munitions Of war. The
payment Of eXorbitant prices for
coal imposes such an expense on
the people Of the United States as
10 materially impair their means Of
sustenance and their financial ability
70 assist in providing for the ma
tional defense. and also so increases
| the cost OF production OF many indus
tries to properly armiDg and supply
ing the forces of the country that
the prices Of their products are
greatly enhanced TO the greatly in
creased expense Of the government
in the purchase Of supplies necessary
for the prosecution of the war"
To Arrange Hearings.
Sen. Pomerene's resolution has the
backing Of both the president and
the federal trade commission. The
commission has just completed an
investigation Of coal prices and has
recommended the Communicating Of
the coal mines.
The committee expected today 70
arrange for brief hearings on the
Pomerene resolution and probably TO
recommend its adoption in the form
of an amendment to the pending
food control bill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-22
Belgian Mission
Is Honored by
u. S. Senate

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WASHINGTON. June -. - The
United States senate paid the hom-
age of sympathetic America this af
teruoou Co the first nation 20 resist
the German scourge. With an ova-
tiou ryaIled only by that accorded
the French mission the senate
greeted the Belgian mission and
time after time burst into tumultu-
Gus applause as the Baron Mon
cheur. It's chief hurled renewed de-
hance az the despoilers of his ma
tive land. and predicted a day OF
reckoning
With equal enthusiasm the senate
laid aside It's customary restraint
and appiauded Fociferously when
Vice Ires't Marshall. welcoming
the mission predicted that the
Belgium snau rise; the long night
~ her weeping shall end the morn
iue day of JOY shall breaA over her
..oEaSt&ted Land"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-22
RoumaniansHave
Army of 100000
Ready For Field
BULLETIN.


4 PACIFIC PORT, June pa
ROumanian mission TO Washington
arrived here today with news that
ROumania has raised and equipped
a splendid new army of 900, 900 that
will be ready to take the field with
i'm a month.
The mission, following the Brit
ish, French, Italian and Russian
missions. besides comforting with
Pres't Wilson, is charged with the
responsibility Of recruiting and or
SaniIing a large number OF Rou-
manianS into gun companies to be
sent back TO the eastern front
where IL is understood Russia will
soon he in position to resume the
offensive.
The mission is composed Of Count
EaSsile Stoica, Rev. Il. MotZa and
Basil Tucaci, a member of the Rou-
manian diplomatic corps.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-22
ARREST TWO
STUFF P|CKETS
At WHITE HOUSE
Period of LenienCy Over Says
Police Head Following
Riots PerCipitated
by Banner.
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WASHINGTON, June %. - The
heavy hand Of the police at last fell
upon the suffrage pickets at the
white house today and as a direct
result of the rioting there during the
last two days. two suffragists were
Placed under arrest They were
Miss Lucy Burns of New York and
Miss Katherine Morey of Boston.
The prisoners were held at police
headquarters but short time. being
released upon their own recogniz-
ance to appear when wanted. The
charge against them was violation
of section of the District peace and
order law. They vainly pleaded for
the return OF their banner, which
was held as evidence.
The arrest marked the first mo-
Iestation of the pickets since they
took their stand outside the eXecu-
tive mansion 253 days ago in an
effort TO convert Pres't Wilson TO
the principle Of nationwide suffrage.
No real disorder marked the seiz-
ure OF the women. There was only
small crowd of passersby when
Miss Burns and Miss Morey emerged
from the little white house, the
National Woman's party headquar-
tcrs. "A block away. bearing "A banner
inscribed with a quotation from the
Flag day speech OF Pres't Wilson.
As they took their stations at the
northeast gate Of the white house
Miss Farling. a policewoman, walk
up 10 them and said:
Move Ga: Move On"
You will have 10 move on you
can't stand mere"
we won't because our position is
constitutional and logical while
your position is unconstitutional and
illogical" returned Miss Burns and
Miss Morey.
do you want TO give me that
banner rather than be arrested
continued the policewoman.
You can't take that, it is private
! property" said the suffragists,
whereupon the policewoman at
tempted 10 seize the banner. There
| was a slight struggle and two police
automobiles and the patrol wagon
rolled up just as the suffragists lost
| possession OF their banner. They
were bundled into the patrol and
! hurried TO police headquarters.
Period OF Denicncy Over.
The period Of leniency with the
suffrage pickets has passed and
there will be no more picketing OF
the white house. the capitol. or
anywhere else
This was the edict Of Washington
police authorities following the ar
rests. Drastic steps have been taken
by Mai. Pullman. the superintendent
OF police. 10 prevent the women
from carrying their banners any
where on the streets Of the capital.
A detail of pol &c, including po-
Hcewoman and three police matrons
is now stationed in front Of the
headquarters OF the militant suffra-
gists. and they have been empower
ed to Confiscate any banner the
women may attempt 10 bring out.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-22
ONE MORE Sub
GOES TO BOTTOM
American Freighter Reports
Successful Encounter
With U-boat.
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BALTIMORE. Md. June -.
Another German submarine
has been sunk by the gun crew
of an American vessel. accord
ing TO the commander of the
American ship, which has ar
rived at an Atlantic port.
The U-boat was sent down after
a thrilling fight with the America1
vessel, a freighter. the captain said
The battle occurred when the ship
was three days out of Liverpool.
The submarine fired a torpedo
which struck the freighter and did
extensive damage. though it failed
TO explode. The freighterS gur
crew fired 10 shells at the U-boat
before she could submerge com
pletely. At least one Of these found
its mark squarely. wrecking the per
iscOpe and superstructure, the cap
tain said.
The freighter has been locked for
repairs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-22
GUAROSMEN HELD AFTER
RIOT WITH CIVILIANS
IDrarr1f-0n1T NeNs S1-0-1

WHEELING. w VA. June a.
-Four members OF the West Virginia
national guard are under arrest AZ
their camp on Wheeling island to-
day. f0llowiug "a riot participated IN
by troopers guarding the ohio end
OF the Wheeling terminal railroad
bridge and civilians ar tlartirs
Ferry. who charge the soldiers were
intoxicated and attacked them when
"a trooper asked FOR a cigare- and
the civilian told him ne did not have
any.
Policemen who attempted 90 arr
rest the I'D. 1iers were driven back.
and one OF them charges he was
beaten over the head with gun and
robbed by the soldiers Both off,
GERS OF the guard and city author
ities az Martins Ferry are investi-
eating The affair was the climax
or weeks OF ul-feeIlnz between resi-
dents of Martins Ferry and the
guard
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-22
PREDICT CLEARING OF
KEET MYSTERY BY NIGHT

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ST. LOUIS. Mo, June Elf the
third degree can break down the
stOlid reserve OF three suspects and
wrest from them confession,
police believe the mystery sur
rounding the kidnapping and murd er
CT Ba1y Lloyd Kee-, heir 20 mil
lions. will have beer cleared away
by night
Dick Carter. suspected OF beins
the brains of the murder gang. ~
who was brought here last night
from Kansas City and two other
suspects. e.. J. Piersol and Cletus
Adams. viii De put through the
third degree here today