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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
COMMUNICATION
"EEEICIENCNv

"EFFlCIENcY"
Jan. IS, 1917.
Editor The Banner,
Dear Sir:
Isn't it pleasant to recall once in
while some event in our early youth
and there is one among all others
which appeals to us most How well
do we remember the day when cir
Gus arrived in town; how we kids
would arise with the birds, hustle
down to the railroad tracks and watch
the unloading. There is vividly i'm
pressed on our minds the picture of a
big burly brute of a man, who strut
ted here and there with a club over
his shoulder, shouting orders to the
wrecks of humanity commonly call
ed roustabouts) interspersed with
"cuss-words" which would fairly
make the air blue. This was the
method in vogue at that time to bring
about what is termed circus enicien-
cy, and no doubt it was partly neces-
sary then, but can such methods OBJ
tain in the present day and age?
Is the working man of 1917 nothing
more than a mere piece of machinery.
incapable of thought above the daily
routine of producing that which will
make the rich mans fat pocketbook
wax fatter? No indeed The me
chanic of today is a man of brains,
well-versed in the ethics of shop
work. He reads his daily papers and
keeps posted on the current events
of the day. He knows politics from
beginning to end and some of our
very best city officials are men chos-
ell from this same class.
In this little city we have no Hen
ry Fords, E. H. Garys, or Charles NJ.
Schwabs, but wouldn't it be fine If
some of the employers of labor would
initiate these men, if only in a small
way, by the gift of portion of their
profits to help meet the high cost of
living. Scatter throughout their bust
ness places, work shops and factories.
the seed of generosity and kindness
and we feel sure the flower of efTicien-
cy would bloom in such profusion as
to cause them to open their eyes
wide with establishment
Any reasonable man will know that
the greatest asset in any line of
business is a satisfied workman, but
dissatisfaction breeds contempt and
this spells deficiency with capital
d.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16

T>HE problem Of taking the best
care of her clothes is one that
constantly confronts the girl
who has a limited wardrobe. a
limited space in which to keep it and
limited spare time Not only must
garments be kept clean and fresh but
there is constant mending and repair
ing to be done, and then comes the of
ten perpleXing question as to how the
articles can he stored without being
wrinkled
The modern fiat or house is seldom
built with ample closet space. and if IA
girl is compelled to live in one room
there seem to be so many things to be
placed in the closet that ii is extreme
ly hard TO keep the garments from be-
ing crushed y pole put in length wise
is useful, for on this number of
hangers may be suspended.
When the wardrobe is all fixed for
use make up your mind that no dress
shall be put away there until it is in
the best of shape. Keep your closet
tidy by Keeping your clothes well aired,
brushed and pressed.
Put in first such frocks as you may
have for evening use Press these be-
fore hanging them up; then they will
be ready for wear mt any moment A
word to the girl who has but one room
in boarding house: If you wish to
keep your clothes nice and yet save
money invest In an electric or gas iron
and small ironing board. Clothes
cannot be kept neat without pressing.
and the expense of having ones suit
pressed by tailor every time it gets
wrinkled is too large for the ordinary
business girl.
Now we come to the care of suits.
These should he thoroughly brushed
and any mud or dirt spots removed be-
fore the garment is hung up Upon
taking the suit Off, If possible. put it
outside to air. Then in the morning
give 1t ten minutes brushoff and put
1t away or put 1t on. as the case may
be. Velvets and heavy broadcloths eS-
pecially require heavy brushing, as the
dust becomes grained in the goods if 1t
be allowed to stand too long. Grease
spots should he removed with gasoline
or benzine before hanging the garment
with other clothes.
Waists can he kept i'm number OF
places. If shirt waist box is an un.
known quantity and an extra drawer
an unheard of luxury waists may be
hung on hanger just as we'll Mend
ing and pressing, If needed should be
done before putting them away. Shoes
receive so little attention that II In a
wonder IL they are even mentioned in
an article on clothes. So many girls
seem to think that If the upper part of
their body is properly clothed their feet
will escape observation This Is very
erroneous impression. and the sooner
corrected the better, Shoes should
have trees to keep them In shape.
These should be put In Immediately
upon removing the shoes good
brushing at the same time leaves them
ready for use. little vaseline rubbed
in while the shoe is still warm will
keep the leather soft and pliable and
will keep patent leather from cracking.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
centerburs First National
HOW TO MAKE NOVEL
RIBBON SANDWICHES.

Do YOU know how to make rib
bon sandwiches: Use white and
brown hrend, cutting each slice
across the lonf spread lightly
with n paste nude from canned
red peppers and crraned cheese
mixed with n little muyunnulse
When the sandwiches are done.
put u dozen ar more on top OF
one another, the brown slice nl-
) ways down, Press under heavy
weights, then slice from top to
bottom. 30 the white and brown
. appear alternately In ribbon ef'
feet The filling for this sand
. wich must be put on very thin.
A similar treatment Is white
bread aud deep rye bread, or
with a delicately tinted rye
bread and nut bread. This last
needs no filling. although a thin
layer OF orange marmalade may,
be spread on the pressed slices
after they are cut lengthwise.
. .
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
Queer Eskimo Custom.

A traveller among the EslximOs OF
northern Alaska tells of custom that
reveals an odd mixture Of superstition
and practical shrewdness. When a
child is born Its parents give 1t the
name OF the last person who died in
that village, partly in the belief that
the spirit OF the dead person leaves the
grave and enters the child and partly
in the expectation that the relatives of
the dead person win contribute to It's
support.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
How to cIean ceat coIlar..

To clean coat collars try the follow
ing way: Instead OF a cloth. which has
to be kept in motion for long while
to avoid leaving a ring in place of a
spot, use an old toothbrush. Dip II
into the naphtha until thoroughly satu-
lated. then few brisk rubs and the
spot or CRIME has left for parts un-
known, The most delicate velvet can
he cleaned In this way, though 1t
would not be advisable to nse a brush
on any fabric Hike satin
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
Bojlino Alive.

The last instance of boiling TO death
took place In Persia in 1890. The Of
fender was guilty OF stealing state
revenues and was put into a large cal
dron OF cold water, which was slowly
heated TO the boiling point, His bones
were distributed as a warning among
the provincial tax collectors
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
SHORT LOCALS

Butter, 80 cents; eggs, 4S cents.
Prices furnished by H. v. Shoots.
8. s. Shihlette spent the weekend
with relatives in Columbus.
Miss Jane Eastman of East High
street spent Saturday in Gambler with
Miss Margaret Walton.
John Andrews of Akron is spending
several days in this city with friends
and relatives.
John Breeze Of North Mckenzie
street spent Sunday in Mansfield with
friends.
Mrs. Emile Loreaux of Utica is Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jules
Faux OF this city.
Application blanks for automobile
licenses may be obtained at The
Banner office free Of charge. IF
II. II. Fowler OF Akron spent Mon
day in this city with friends and rela-
tives.
Robert l.. Carr OF East Gambler
street went to Columbus on business
Monday.
Mrs. f. Thiery OF this city went to
Utica Monday where she will spend
several months.
Charles Hadley, taxicab service day
and night. We never sleep. Citizens
33I; Bell All If
David Frye and Charles G. Singer
Of Gambler were Columbus visitors
SsfAday.
Charles r. Colvilie OF Edgewood
road left Monday for Metropolis, ILL.,,
90 a business trip of several days.
Miss Theresa Varlengo OF Wooster
apent the weekend in Fredericktown
With friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. Withgott OF
Rast Vine street spent Saturday and
Sunday I'm Columbus.
Guy C. Bishop and " E. Brokaw of
Canterbury spent the weekend in Co
l1mbus.
Miss Mary Ruhl and Mrs. Eva Fol
lin OF this city are spending several
days with friends in Brandon.
=. d. Seibold and Miss May Smith
Of this city spent Sunday in Newark
with friends.
Major w. C, Appleton went to Co
lambus Saturday to inspect Joseph
1eowdall Company. No. l. u. II. X. OF
Lloyd Chrisman OF Academia en-
tered the NJ. & s. hospital Sunday
evening where he will receive treat
Dent.
Mrs j. r. Jones and son. Donald,
returned Monday to their home in
Newark after visit with Miss Nina
Chapman Of North Gay street.
Miss Ruth Leslie returned Monday
90 her home In Gambler after spend
tng the weekend with friends in this
oltV.
n. T. Taylor OF New York City de
parted for Chicago. ILL.,. Thursday af
Ter a visit of several days with friends
IN Gambler.
Mr.. and Mrs +. w. Stevenson
oAaries Evans and Evan Warrington
vent to Newark Saturday where they
v1il spend several days.
Mrs. Ruth Buchanan was called e
Cambridge. o., this morning OH ac
Ovslnt of the illness OF Frank Buchan
an
william Champion. Sr, OF Eas
Pleasant street was removed to tn,
at. Vernon hospital Sunday, wher,
he will undergo minor operation.
Mrs. Quincy Cullison returned /,
her home in Danyille Monday after
short visit with her sister, Mrs. u
Beal of West Chestnut street
Victor Servais of Pleasantvllle, W
Va. is the guest OF his daughter. Mrs
Raymond J. Tile. of East Burgess
street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
How to CLAN Leather BAGS.

shabby leather bags may be improv-
ed In appearance by being rubbed over
with well beaten white of an egg and
then polished with hpeswax and turpen'
tine the final rubbing being given with
soft clean cloth
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
The Store That Saves You Money
i Phones ia 1t5 Bell Phone 22R
Pitkin'S Specials for Wednesday
Pitkin's Meats are the finest that
vou ran btIv in Mt Vernon:


you can buy in Mt. Vernon:
Pure Pork Sausage, our own
make, per lb...............1 .16c
Soft or Plate Boiling Beef, lb. lie
Lean Boiling Beef or Pot Roasts,
per lb.............. 14c
Fancy Center Cuts of Chuck,
Fancy Chuck Steak, lb...... t9c
OLEO-Best grades, lb. ....25c
Lincoln Brand, lb .2oc
BREAD--Buy Mothers. Cream,
Whole Wheat, Raisin or Rye
all fine large loaves and only &c
CAKES-Large cuts of fresh lay
er cakes, white, chocolate, CO
coanut or devils food, only 1oc
Oranges-California navels, small
size, per dozen. ...........10 10c
Fine zoe value, dozen. .... 15c
Fine 30c value. per dozen .2oc
Fine 40c value, per dozen 3oc
Lemons--Fine fancy Corona, half
dozen .....,.........'. Ioc
Grape Fruit Fancy bright ones,
each ................. .......-.. DC
Fancy bright Ga size, each. &c
Fancy bright, &c size, each 12Hc
TOILET SOAP-10c value, I'm
perial Peroxide, Palm Olive or
Creme Olive, doz. cakes for
CSC, straight or assorted. This
is saving of exactly Csc to you
and the soap will keep just as
| well and will be much more con-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
POLICE ADMIT THAT
THEY ARE BAFFLED
Neither Contents Of Girls
Stomach Nor Coffee
Pot Yield Clues

What caused the death of 13-year-
old Pauline Grubb and the serious ill
ness of her mother, Mrs. Mollie Bro
kaw and her stepfather, Clyde Bro
kaw at their home, 116 1-2 North
Main street on the evening of Satur-
day, Dec. IS? The mystery surround.
ing this case which has completely
bahled the police and county authori-
ties, grew deeper yesterday when for
mer Coroner Miller received a report
from the Columbus chemists, to whom
the girls stomach, the contents Of
both the mans and woman's stom-
achs and a coffee pot and contents,
found in the home on the night of the
tragedy, were sent for analysis, to the
effect that the analysis failed to re-
veal any trace of poison
So comments the Mansfield Shield
upon n case which has been unusual
ly interesting to people OF Mt. Vernon
and Knox county because of the fact
that the husband and stepfather,
Clyde Brokaw, formerly resided here
and still has many relatives in the
northern part of the county The
Shield continues:
WHAT is NEXT STEP?
Chief Feeney stated last evening
that he is puzzled as to what step to
take next in an effort to clear up the
case and to bring to justice the per-
son or persons, II any, who are re-
and the condition OF the other mem
bers Of the family,
The chief stated that he is not sat
isfled with the report of the chemists
as he still feels positive that poison
figured in the case. He says that the
contents of Mrs. Brokaw's stomach
was of dark green color and had Il
strong odor of chemicals.
The police have never considered
the theory that gas fumes caused the
condition of this little family, the
chief says, as there was no trace of
escaping gas in the house when the
bodies were found lying on the floor
The ptomaine poison theory has also
long been dismissed as the condition
OF Mrs. Brokaw, since the night of
the tragedy. has been much different
than ii would have been had this
been the cause. The attending ply
sicians were also of the opinion that
II was "a poisoning case and were
much surprised when the chemists
reported that no trace of poison had
been found.
WoMAN's MEMORY GONE
Mrs, Brokaw, whose recovery has
been very slow, has been unable to
make any statement that would throw
any light on the mystery. For days
after the tragedy the police watched
over her in the hope that she would
make statement that would help
clear up the case but they We're dis
| appointed as she has been unable to
| tell what occurred in their home on
the afternoon Of Saturday, Dec. l6.
She has never even been told that
her daughter is dead.
MAY REMAIN UNsoLVEp
Chief Feeney stated last night that
the mystery may remain unsolved, as
the police have nothing upon which
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
DIRECTORS ORGANIZE

centerbura Loan Association
The directors of the Centerburg
Building & Loan association effected
an organization Saturday evening and
reelected the following officers
President-C. w. Coe.
Vice-Pres-H. c. Smith.
Secy, and Manager-C. H. Bishop.
o
centerburg First National
The directors OF the First National
bank of Centerburg organized Satur.
day evening and reelected the fol.
lowing officers:
President-T. ID. Updike.
Vice-Pres.-L. NJ. Daily.
Cashier-V. IL. Brokaw.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16

Whatever government is not a gov.
ernment OF laws is a desPotlsm, lot Il
be called what 1t Webster.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
No FooliShneSs.

"My boy"
Eyes, dadf"
"In wooing success
ayes, dadf"
Remember that's a girl you gotta
sit up nights with."-Kansas City
Tourp0l
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
SHERIFF'S SALE
Knox County Savings Bank


Jennice A. Grubb ct al
Knox Common Pleas.
by virtue of an order of sale issued out
of the Court of Common Pleas of Knox
County Ohio. and to me directed. I will
offer for sale at the door of the Court
House, I'm Mount Vernon. Knox County,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30
NORMA TALMADGE AT
THE APOLLO TONIGHT

photodrama version of the popular
novel by the same name, with Norma
Talmadge as the star, will be the at
traction at the Apollo Theatre to.
night. This is the third of Miss Tai
madge's productions since she a.
bandoned the programs for the
broader field of the open booking
system, at the head of her own com.
pany She never has had a vehicle
in which there was more scope for
her versatility than in Poppy" and
it promises to be the sensation of
the career of this young favorite.
Though barely twenty years old
Miss Talmadge is noted for the great
Poppy she begins by enacting the
range of her charactenzations. In
roe of a girl of fourteen, and by
gradual progression finally reaches
that of cultured woman of thirty
In a singer this would be a register
Of three octaves. This is something
more than a mere display Of clever
ness; 1T gives the story a variety
Of incidents that makes it unique and
fascinating
The story is that of Poppy Destin,
waif. who is so cruelty treated by
in aunt that she runs away. When
near death in the South African
desert she is befriended by Luce
Abinger. who later marries her pre-.
tending that the ceremony is o. e If
adoption to make Poppy his ward
and it Is performed in French by a
wandering priest, she remains in ig-
norance. Later when the girl has
reached womanhood, she rebels at
the confinement, as Abinger does not
permit her to leave the grounds of
his home in Durham. One night, how
ever. a man strays into the garden.
RE is Evelyn Carson, friend of Alb
myers, who does not know OF Poppy,
He is half deIirious from an APP
preaching attack of fever, and meet
ing the girl, and passing an estate
hour with her, he later believes il to
have been only a dream Then com
es Abinger's revelation to Poppy of
their marriage She loves Carson,
and leaves Abinger, to make her own
way as an author. Poppy wins fame
and fortune, and the minner in
which she later cQnfronts the two
men, the one who thought she was
only vision, and the other thought
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30

he could hold her by trick wedding
is a clevery told story Poppy has
the strength of character to work
out her own salvation, and she does
so in an unconventional way
The story is adapted from the play
by Ben Teal and John p. Ritter.
based upon the novel. Poppy" by
Cynthia Stockley. Il IS directed by
Edward Jose, and in the supporting
cast appear such favolites as Eu-
gene QBrien, Frederick Perry. Jack
Meredith and Dorothy Rogers. Miss
Talmadge has declared that Poppy
is the best roe she has had since
she first appeared in pictures. This
IS high praise. in view of the fact
that her previous Selznick-Pictures.
"Panthea' and "The Law OF Com
pensation," are among the big sue.
cesses of this year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30
RECORO-bREAKING
IS PEACH CROP
Cherry Run Orchard Company Will
Have About 20
Cars.

With fruit developing in the finest
possible condition, the first being
ready for market about the Goth of
July, the Cherry Run Orchard Com
pany, of Morgan County. reports the
biggest peach crop in its history. es-
Inmates running from 60 to 10 cars.
Last year these orchards produced
a big crop and many of the peaches
sold at factory prices--it was mat.
ter of fancy fruit.
Owing to scarcity of labor. and es.
pecially because number of Boy
Scouts of Martinsburg, had patriotic
spirit enough to want to work and
help out the farmer and fruit man.
this company has employed a num-
Der of them and they are making
good in the work OF thinning the
heavily laden peach trees and in
doing general work about the or.
chards.
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HACERSTOWN CLUB
IS HERE FRIDAY
Great Crows Expected to Thronq
Rosemont Park Tomorrow
Afternoon.

While tomorrow is not holiday
fans are expected to pack Rosemont
Park as Hagerstown will be the OPP
penant of the Mountaineers. Hagers-
town has won thirteen straight gam
es and the club is figuring on ousting
the local club from the top hOnors
in a short while. and will start their
work tomorrow, they think The
clubs will play in Hagerstown Sat
urday. Clarke will pitch tomorrow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30
SOLDIERS BEAT PATCHED
UP GETTYSBURG CLUB.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, June eject
tysburg presented shaken lineup
against the Seventh Infantry today
and ina farcial exhibition Of baseball
was trimmed, II to 4 Monte Cross
played shortstop for the locals.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30
NINE PEACH MEN COME
TO LOOK OVER CROP

Yesterday and today there have
been nine representatives OF big
firms in the east and west to visit
Martinsburg and look over the peach
situation. While this is quite early
the firms know OF the callbre of the
fruit sent from Berkeley county and
are anxious to secure a large quaint
ity Of II.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30
WILL TAKE CARE OF
YOUR TYPEWRlTERe

We are now located at 1876 East
Martin street, on general repair Of
all makes of typewriters, cleaned
and rebuilt
Sewing machines and Grafanolas
repaired All work guaranteed Good
work is our motto. New and second
hand typewriters bought and sold
Give me a call Work done by the
year, Cali or write
&c TT. w A. HOOPER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30
WANT $4,000 FOR
PITCHER GOODWIN
Milwaukee Club IN Hopes Of Seeur,
ING Much Money for sale Of
Star TWirler.

A recent issue Of the Milwaukee
sentinel says that IN a game few
DAYS ago in which Marvin Goodwin
worked for the Brewers. no less than
six 'rig league scouts looked him
over Milwaukee has received an Of
fer Of $1,000 Tor 'Goody' but are
loathe to part with the star OF their
staff for that amount The club hop.
es 10 get $4,000 and the Eentinel
says he will probably be in the big
show within the next IA fortnight
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30

Mrs. Alpha Spurrier, who has
been visiting at the home of her
brother, Mr.. and Mrs. L. I, Martin,
North Queen street, returned today
to her home in Youngstown. Ohio.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30
Who The owners Are.

In accordance with newly enact
ed law in w Va, all firms using fic-
titious or assumed names--such as
Blank Brothers, Diamond Crescent
Company, etc,-other than the real
name of the owner or owners. must
file with the county clerk a certifi-
cate showing the membership Of the
firm.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30
BASEBALL NOTES.

Crooke evidently is scarce of pitch
ers or he wanted to let Winslow be
punished yesterday. He made no at
tempt to have the star of his staff
removed after the Mountaineers had
pounded him numerically.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30
WINS
THIRTEEN STRAIGHT.

Htoward's pitching was too much
for the Champs yesterday and Ha-
serstown won its thirteenth straight
The hitting of Courtney and a SEN
sational one-hand running catch by,
Miller featured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30

WInslow was pounded to all corn
ers of the lot yesterday at-RosemOnt
park while Colley held Frederick to
Eve hits, all save one being for the
0ne-base variety, and the Mountain
GERS won by the overwhelming score
Of 10 to 0.
The local pitcher was in fine form
and held Frederick safe at all times.
Winslow was scored upon eight times
in the first two frames after which
ne settled down but it was too late
to help any as Colley refused TO al
low the once Champions a run.
Thompson. Bates Blue and Rawl-
fngs especially liked Winslow's offer
ings, while Smith also took a liking
10 one of the old mans shoots and
sent it out of the lot, The score:
> ** = - > r. = 81 = 2 81
Colley Hurls; 'Eers Hit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30

Two base hits-Bates. Thompson
Blue (2), Mortimer. Home run
Smith. Bases on baIls--On Colley. 1;
Struck out--IBy Colley, i; by Wins
low, 4. Left on -lMartinsburg
4; Frederick, 8. Stolen bases blue
%, Rawlings, Percy. Sacrifice hit
Cooley. Double play-tSmith to
thompson to Blue. Time-125. UNI
pire-Derr. -~l
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30

Gayerich, who was released by Ha-
gerstown, has been gobbled up in
chambersburg. The pitcher was
good mound artist, save for his wild