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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
E:ST0
Notes From Butler ownship En-.
virons

ESTO, Nov. 9-Mr. and Mrs. Harri.
son Dial and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Melick spent Saturday night and Sun.
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Melick.
Edward Farquhar and Miss Ruby
Gessling CT Greer and Mrs. Fred
Schooley and daughter, Mary Faye,
and Mr.. and idrs. George Welker spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Ly.
bargcr,
Mrs. Josie Morningstar spent Sun.
day with Mrs. J. II. McLarnan.
Ms, Rush and daughter of Mt Yer.
non are visiting Nr, and Mrs. j. L.
Flack.
MI, and Mrs. Emanuel Lybarger OF
Mt Vernon and Mrs. Alfred I.ybarger
and daughter, Mildred, were callers at
the home of Walter Lepley Sunday.
Miss Clara Hartupee and Gladys
Stringfcllow spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. George Hoyman
Burl Farmer spent Sunday with his
cousins, Clarence and George McLar.
nan.
Rev. and Mrs. Sewers and daughter
wero entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. G.
l.. Clark Sunday.
The farmers are taking advantage
of the fine weather and getting their
corn husked.
The Messiah Ladies' Aid society
was entertained by Mrs. Raymond
l.epley Thursday.
W. b. Giiiin has returned home af.
ter an extended visit with relatives In
the west
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
Taken From Water In I'm
conscious Condition After
Auto Accident
MACHINE SKIDDED OVER
DYKE NEAR GAMBLER
Local Telephone Superin-
tendent Was Rescued By
Burl Lauderbaugh

Charles r. Appleton, superinten-
dent of the Citizen Telephone comp
any In this city, had narrow escape
from drowning about II o'clock Fri
day morning when his automobile
skidded over an cmbankment into the
waters of the bayou near the Dial mill
below Gambler. Only the fact that
Burl Lauderbaugh appeared on the
scene of the accident and discovered
Appletons plight saved his life as
when the car Went over the bank
Appleton received blow on the head
In some manner that rendered him un-
conscious and unable to help himself.
Appleton was making an inspection
Of the telephone lines in that vicini-
ty Friday morning and the accident
was due to the fact that he was
watching the wires as he drove along,
according to his story after being res.
cued.
AS soon as Lauderbaugh rescued
Appleton from his prc1icament he
rushed the unconscious man to the
Office Of DR.. Welker in Gambler. where
he soon regained consciousness under
the physicians treatment. Barring
the bruise on his head that had rem
dered him unconscious and being
chilled by his immersion in the cold
waters OF the bayou Appleton was un-
hurt.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
C|NCY IS ALSO THE
STRONGHOLD OF A. P.
Accurate, Late Election Re-
turns Furnished By This
Association

The Banner has been good.naturCd-
election news comes from Cincinnati
the wet stronghold. 1t is also in
Cincinnati that the stronghold of The
Associated Press election machinery
Of the state has been established.
This machinery, whose accuracy,
promptness and thoroughness is not
equalled in the state, has been able
to provide the people of Ohio,
through its newspapers, with the only
authentic, late returns on the cleo
ton, In view of the slowness with
which results can be announced from
the secretary of state's Office.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
BOUGHT PHOTOS
AND FLOWERS
Silcott Spends Sixty Cents To
Further Campaign
EXPENSE ACCOUNT FILED
Four Of Six Candidates Re-
port No Expenditures Dur
ing Their Race
EXPENSE ACCOUNT FILED

In order to be elected assessor for
the Second ward, William A. Silcott
secured two photographs OF himself
and two carnations. according to his
expense account filed Friday with the
board Of elections. The account fol.
lows:
TO Mr.. Fleming for two photo
graphs of self .,..........j0 cents
To Nj. Ahern, for two carna-
tionS ................. 10 cents
Mr.. Silcott's photographs were
posted at Precincts A and b of the
Second ward. What happened to the
carnations is not known.
According to the law. candidates
have ten days in which to file their ex-
pense accounts. In addition to Mr.. Sill
colt, the following had reported their
expenses by Friday, mono having re.
ceived any money:
l.. E. Rawlinson, candidate for treas.
urer-None.
Walter l.. Grubb, candidate for aud
itor-$11S2.
B. b. Williams, candidate for trus.
tee of Berlin township-None
William Ilildcbrand, candidate for
trustee of College township-None.
William Temple, candidate for trus
tee of Union township None.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
MASONIC BODIES IN
THE CITY WITHOUT
PRESIDING OFFICERS
Removal OF VIM. Dyer And
Death OF Chas. E. Ayers
Leave 4 Vacancies

With the death Of the late Charles
L. Ayers, who was master CT Mt Zion
lodge, No. 9, f. & A. NJ, there has
developed very unusual situation in
the Masonic bodies of the city in that
not one of the four has a presiding
officer
William Dyer, who was commander
of Clinton Commandery, No j, H. r..
thrice illustrious master of Kinsman
Council, No. 76, II. & S. NJ, and high
priest of Clinton Chapter, No 90, II.
A. NJ. now lives in Cleveland and his
place is filled in these respective bod
les by William II. Clark, captain gen
eral, Donald H. Harper, deputy mas
ter, and Lloyd w. Hoar, king.
In the blue lodge Howard S. Tarr,
senior warden, will be the acting pre-
siding officer on account of. Mr. Ayers
death.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
FLIFVERS' AS DEADLY
AS HUN GAS SQUAD
Fumes Of Engine Exhaust
Contain C1rbon-Mon-
oxide Gas

IIiy Associated Press to The Banner,
COLUMBUS, Nov. 9--You can be
"Sassed" as effectively in your garage
il you arcu't careful about its ventila.
ticn as can any soldier in the trench.
es.
warning from the state depart.
neEt OF health today calls the attcn.
lion OF automobile owners to this
menace, especially dangerous in the
winter months.
Tho fumes of the gasoline engine
exhaust, according to tho department
experts, are rich in carbon monoxidc
o deadly poison, rendered all the
more dangerous by the fact that it is
colorless, odorless and tasteless.
II You run your engine inside the
Sarage, provide an outlet for the gas
fumes and an inlet for fresh ali, Is
tho advice given by the department.
Attaching hose to the exhaust pipe
and running it outdoors is a new
wrinkle adopted by some motorists,
70 permit them to close the doors in
cold weather, when they are overhaul
ing their motors.
The health department says there
arc no statistics available as to the
number of deaths caused by gas from
engine eXhausts, but calls attention to
tho numerous newspaper stories head
ed Found Dead in His Garage" or
Overcome by Gas Fumes"
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OFFICERS ELECTED
OFFICERS. r lied R.:JjIu usmtaho
MONROE GRANGE

AT the last regular meeting OF Mon.
roc Grange, No. S47. held at the home
of Mrs. Jennie Ilardesty Thursday
evening, the following officers we're
elected for the ensuing year:
Mastcr--C. W. Braddock.
OversCer-O. b. Clements.
Lecturer Mrs Belle Clements.
Steward Earl McDermott.
Asst. Steward-C. II. Clements.
Chaplain-John +. Reed.
Treasurer-Iohn A. Kost.
Secretaly-Frank Hardesty.
Financial Secretary-G. o. Paige.
Gate-Keeper-H. G. Gleason.
Ceres Mrs. Cora Braddock.
Pomona-Mrs. Lou McDermott.
Flora Mrs. Alice Paige.
Lady Asst. Steward-Mrs. Name Nc.
Dermctt.
The above officers will be installed
by somo worthy past master in the
month OF January, 1918.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
RECKLESS DRIVING
AROUSES MAYOR
Says Speeding Taxis Will
Bring Drivers To Police
Court If Kept Up

"lf some of these taxi drivers don't
reduce their speed little bit they are
going to have their incomes reduced
some," declared Mayor Mitchell Fri
day afternoon. The mayor said that
the drivers of taXicabs are apparently
getting the idea that his warnings on
previous occasions about the lawful
speed limit in this city no longer were
effective, "but they'll get a little sur.
prise if they aren't pretty careful" he
said.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
C0ONEY IS MOVING
BACK To THIS CITY
Local Man, Recently Promot-
ed, To Reside On East
Gambler St.

Edward Cooney who was recently
promoted to the Pittsburgh Offices OF
the Pennsylvania lines, is moving his
family to Mt. Vernon from GAINESVILLE,
where he has been master mechanic
of the narrow guage railroad, and win
occupy one of the MiltCn Lewis flats
on East Gambler street. Mr.. Cooney
was in town Friday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
RED CROSS SENDS
BOX OF SUPPLIES
Second Consignment Is Sent
To Headquarters In
Cleveland

The local chapter of the Red Cross
has sent second box to the Cleve.
land headquarters. The box contained
81 sweaters, II mulIlers, 40 pairs of
wristlets and SO pairs of socks.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Cox and Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Bell spent Thursday at
Camp Sherman, Chillicothe. Wallace
Masteller, formerly of this city, who
entered the training camp with a con
tlngent from Franklin county, took
dinner with the party.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
PED CROSS

Tho executive committee of local
chapter of the Red Cross elected the
following officers at meeting held
Thursday evening at the headquar-
ters in North Main street:
Chairman-S. G. Dowds.
Vice Charman--Rcv. l. w. Null
hanc.
Sccretary-Mrs. James X. Lyman
Trcasurcr-Saurcn Alsdorf.
Chairman Dowds announced Friday
that all committee chairmcn now
working will be reappoited.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
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]. MISSIONARY SOCIETIES J,
!. + !. + u !. Il !. i. Il !
PresbYterian

Presbyterian
The annual praise service Of the
Woman's Missionary society of the
Presbyterian church was held in the
parlors Friday afternoon. Mrs. r. w.
Colville conducted the devotions,
reading the lO5rd Psalm,
The society sang More About
Jesus"
An interesting program followed:
Meaning of the Thank Offering Ser
vice-Mrs. Mulock.
Power of Prayer-Mrs. Beam.
Miss Mary Beggs played beautiful
piano solo.
A vocal solo was sung effectively by
Miss Helen Crumley.
Mrs. McFadden reported that box
valued at s65 was sent by the society
to North Carolina school,
After roll call, to which the men,
bers responded with their Offering,
the meeting adjourned.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
:. /. i. !. i. 4. !. !. !. !. !. + i.
+ BIRTHS =
d. i. !. 4. !. i. i. s,- !. AZ 81

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs,
Claude Wise of Danville at the Mt,
Vernon hospital Friday morning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13

BANNER CLASSIFIED ADS. PAY
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06

The allies hit the Hinden-
berg line hard on Thursday
and it is nothing to what is
coming later.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06

That new political party adj
vocates some very good re-
forms, but so did the progress
sive party without accomplish
ing any of them; for the time
being the democratic party
may be looked to as the liberal
party of the nation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06

aside all rules of humanity and
decency, why should they ex
pect mercy from the foe.
When the French and English
with thousands of airplanes
sweep over German cities
bringing death and destruction
the German people may awake
to realization of what it means
to tolerate a government such
as they have-a government
that made war on the helpless
and by its diabolical policies
has aligned the civilized world
against it.
The German people seem
stepped in ignorance as to the
outside world and satisfied
with their insolent warlord
masters. If so perhaps aero
plane raids on their own homes
are needed to give them a first
hand touch of the barbarity
they practice against others.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06

Pendleton comes far from
being a flyless town this year,
as is noticeable on Main street
these days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06
WHEN THE DAM BREAKS

~ HEN the channel of a
~ stream is blocked and
the water held back it
is natural to look for break
and consequent damage and
confusion-even though it all
be in accordance with the law
of gravity.
Russia now suffers from just
this ailment. For years the
channel of economic progress
was impeded under autocratic
rule. No sufficient outlet was
provided for the rising waters
of discomfort and so the deluge
came, destroying in many cases
the worthy along with the un-
worthy.
It is needless to cry out
against the present situation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06

Censure properly belongs at
the door of czardom. 1t was
the selfishness and stupidity
of the old Russian regime that
made the conditions that led
up to the revolt. 1t is the story
of the French revolution over
again.
In America no such danger
impends because we have the
safety valve of democracy. The
people can get what they vote
for and every mans right to a
free and secret ballot is un-
questioned. Reforms may be
delayed it is true but in the
long run the popular will pre-
walls. Therefore in this coun-
try anarchists and l. w. w. do
not get far. They represent a
small contingent, ignorant and
obsessed by prejudice. The
average citizen has no sympa-
thy with them and this state of
affairs will continue so long as
said average citizen feels he is
getting a square deal, that our
government is not controlled
in the interest of any class.
Safety for the United States
calls for keeping the channel
open so that the current may
flow freely along natural lines.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06

If the Portland street car
company cannot operate at a
profit why don't they remove
their rails and use modern ap-
paratus.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06

A team just arrived from Heppner
for a load of feed. This is what We
call going into Egypt after grain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06
WITH THEIR OWN MEDI-
CINE

M ANY people in Ameri-
J1rk ca will deeply regret
that the English and
French are to adopt a policy OF
reprisals against German air
raids. 1t was to be hoped the
allies could win the war by
confining warfare to the bat
tlefield, leaving the German
cities with their non combat
ants alone.
Yet the retaliation proposed
is. only natural. The English
and French bitterly resent the
air raids upon their cities and
they cry out for revenge. They
want to fight fire with fire
and possibly it is the best way.
The German autocracy has laid
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06

There is more freight at Umatilla
fer the interior than there has been
at any time for years.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06
OUR PART SHOULD BE
EASY

n T should be easy for Una
tilla county to take care
of its SLIPS, 900 liberty
bond apportionment. Our
country is wonderfully pros
porous, the wheat crop alone
this year being worth approxi-
mately eight million dollars
and the sheepmen too have
made fortunes. 1t will be nat
ural to expect considerable of
this money to go into liberty
bonds, particularly when it is
considered that the investment
is a good one, strictly on its
merits.
Instead of 312 per cent these
bonds will bear interest at a
per cent, and will still be con-
vertible into bonds of a higher
rate should they hereafter be
issued. While, unlike the first
loan, these bonds will be sub
ject to the super-taX on large
incomes they will be free of the
normal income tax and viii
thus appeal the more especial
ly to the small investor who
amazed the country last June
in the great numbers with
which he responded to the first
loan.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06
40 Years Ago Today
(From the Daily East

Nt rom the IJally East OFeSOnldn
oct. 1S7T)
Bud Eagle, who made himself so
CONSPICUOUS as express carrier for the
army during the late unpleasantness,
took his departure for Granite Creek
Sept. 80. Before leaving he deposited
with Rev. Kirl1man the amount raised
for the decent interment of Mr.. Lamar
who was killed at the Willow Springs
fight. Success to Bud wherever he
goes.
A team just arrived from Heppner
for a load of feed. This is what we
call going into Egypt after grain.
There is more freight at Umatilla
fer the interior than there has been
at any time for years.
Jim Daniels, an old timer in this
precinct is getting proud. After
having the best horse in the county
or over a year he concluded he
would get the best wagon and diu
it. Who blames him. We don't.
1t Is always a good idea for mar
ried man to keep early hours. Steve's
sample rooms are expressly for the
Unmarried after o'clock. Look,
Old men, O take care. This is es-
pecially devoted to those who get
over three sheets in the wind"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06
WHAT'S YOUR INCOME?
MARRIED OR SINGLE;
HERES WHAT YOU PAY.

WASIHGNToN. Oct. 6.-The
new Income taxes assessed in the
war revenue bill. joining with
the existing income taxes, are
shown by a treasury expert to
apply as follows:
Annual Married Single
Income. Mans Tax. Mans Tax
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-06
RULES OF THE ROAD.


. Stand straight;
= Step firmly, throw your weight; I
= The heaven is high above your Z
. head,
. The good gray road is faithful :
. to your tread.
. Be strong;
= Sing to your heart a battle I
. song: 4
y Though hidden foemen lie in I
y wait,
= Something is in you that can I
y smile at Fate. 4
. Press thru; 4
. Nothing can harm If you are 4
= true.
= And when the night comes. rest: I
. The earth is friendly as a mo- 4
y theirs breast.
o Edwin Markham in October 4
y Nautilus.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31

"lli crack you over the neck with
this" Pete indicated his club. "You
can't 20 on, that's all there is to It."
For two minutes or more there was
an awkward silence. Pete leaned a.
rainst the railing and whistled. I'VE
Wont Get Home Until Morning" Fin
ally jim broke the silence.
sfAI; tell where 1 want to go will
you let me pass?" he asked n,
Pete shook his head. -
~ can't" he answered.
The silence was renewed. Pete al
fected nonchalance and prayed chat
no one else would come. Jim thought
evil thoughts. Finally he spoke again,
"Are you still going on with this far
ce?" he demanded.
yep" =.
~ suppose III have to 90 back-thenr
Eyes, guess you will"
Without a word, Jim Stone turned
around and Eetraced his steps home
ward. Pete breathed sigh Of relief,
He waited anxiously for ten minutes,
and then figure appeared from the
direction OF the town. 1t was the
squad sergeant ,,, -.
20 back now. Every member OF the
squad reported"
pete ran all the way home, and
when he had recovered his breath he
picked up the telephone,
GIVE me 1861" he said.
Doris answered his call.
mo" she announced, Jim hasn't
come, and It's nine o'clock. If you
hurry right over you may take his
place"
hour or so later when the subject Of
the Home Guard came up for discus
1--WE were called out tonight" Pete
announced ndifferently But 1t was
only for practice"
Doris uttered an exclamation thai
was closely to disgust. -,
"If all the foolish things" she said
I think that is the fooShest. What
good in the world did your going out
tonight do?"
Jis smiled,
1T didn't do any good, guess" he
answered.
But his smile broadened.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31

Is your baby happily all day long?
Then it is we'll baby, and Incl
dentally, great credi: to its mother.
A laughing Growing child is evidence
Of some wOman's patience and intel
ligence,
Summer puts a woman's maternal
instinct to the test. Then a mother
proves herself efficient or lazy, of a
sweet or hasty temper. Her baby al
ways reflects her own disposition.
Keeping the baby cool, clean, COM
Portable and fed at regular intervals
with proper foods in sterlized bottles
should constitute the whole duty OF
mothers. Most OF them have heaps
of other things to do.
Still they should take time, when
the thermometer rises above 50
degrees in the shade, to reduce baby's
temperature by taking of his clothes
A flannel shirt and diaper makes
a scientific costume for an infant on
a hot breezeless day, while for the
child that toddles waist and drawers
and sleeveless slips are sufficient
covering.
OF course the intelligent mother
keeps the baby out of draft at all
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and have to get in"
THAT doen't make any difference
1--we been instructed not to let any one
in"
But you know me. I'm not a Ger
man spy or anything.
81 didn't say you were, But I'm
police officer now, and orders are or
ders"
How long are you going to be here?
Three or four hours probably"
"But l cant wait that long"
Pete smiled even more broadly.
Whats your errand?" he demanded
That's none of your business"
I'm sorry" Pete swung his clut
carelessly. you cant go on"
Jim Stone was rapidly becoming ex
asperated.
irritably. You're not supposed to hole
up people you know"
That's for me to say" Pete took 9
step forward. you'll have to go bach
home" he announced.
But I've got an engagement, Tel
you"
"Where?"
"That doesn't concern you at all
Pete pondered for moment.
ut looks rather suspicious to me,
he announced finally; you want tt
go into town but you won't tell me
why" y,
you're crazy. What will you do i
| I go ahead anyhow"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
:: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE ::

Mollie was not able to see US off
little book. At least that is what
she wrote in the note she sent down
ycS the car by messenger, Private
Is, little book, 1 think Mollie has
quite as deep.rooted objection as
have to goodbyes in public places.
one never knows what to say, and
there Is nothing to do but stano
around and wish train time would
come earlier than scheduled.
/ hate to have people go to the
train with mel mean, Of course
people who come only to bid me good
BYE, 1 am always afraid they will
stay on the train until 1t begins to
Hove and then ! have visions OF 9
killed or MANNED friend being let'
behind.
/ do not believe, little book, any
one ever said anything but inanittes
a a station goodbye. The constant
feiteration Of take care of your
self" Don't forget to write" Hope
you will have a good tine" Don't
forget US while you are gone, and
Sther bromide il not assinine speech
q get on my nerves.
OF course It is pleasant to have
Rome one person perhaps go to the
train and look after -four comfort
and see that you are started OIL
right, but / even want that person to
leave me before l have to think up
things Of no import to say.
sMollie, being a very sensible per
Son, probably has the same idosyn
fSsy, and when the letter was hand
me / put It away to be read when
twas alone. Tonight as am speed
fng over the rails and Dick is asleep
a the other side of our stateroom,
an sitting here with Mollie's dear
lster in my hand and my eyes wet
Nth tears-tears Of joy for the hap
piness that Is coming to Moliie, and
tears Of grief over our loss,
lfollie writes:
4:lDesr, dear MaFgie-I know you
VII forgive mes for not saying good.
Bye osyou. tt saVofs too much OF
etsTnal separation
9.I 5eXpect every woman in my con:
diSion feels blacks fear beSets her at
tifGes-sthe sane fear that comes to
MN whenghe goes into battle with
d s5kI6wle dgethe is facing death.
;ssI think, Margie, with both men
+ anal women, 1t is not death we dread
s5i much as 1T Is the physical pain
We Unjust usually suffer before death
smes as 9 benevolent spirit to- take
+ ON to the new adventure.
dtEtyoU know, Margie, the expec:
mother does not always look
terrible form Of fear. Some
indeed most Of the time, Mar.
Hem walking IN Elysian fields,
be,ylI want so much IL my arms
itilaa :foEssEla 1Ilaak lAlaiRE