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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
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tgr. Thompson OF Columbus was
business visitor in this vicinity re
Gently.
Mrs. Clarence Berger was the after
noon guest of Mrs. Rose Bartlett
"Wednesday.
,Mys. Henry Bartlett and Mrs. /" 5,
Barilett attended the Ladies' Aid so
r,ety Mt Mrs. Braddock's Wednesday
oglvde and Harry Mcdonald we're
.r,,ners in Mt. Vernon Saturday.
,C.M. Fletcher made business trip
10 Columbus Monday.
Mgs Rose Bartlett and Mrs, Bert
Har1Iert, Mr.. Wilkins and Miss Rutf
Watcher are on the sick list
Several from this place attended
church at Pike Sunday evening.
-Mr. asnd Mrs, Shaffer were visitors
caS Mr.. and Mrs. wilkins Monday
MISS Cecilia Dowds was the after
noon guest OF Mrs l., s. Bartlett AM
family Saturday.
The Dowds Brothers have bee
sawing wood for Mr.. Cochran and NJ;
Dedeli
Samuel Dowds aud Misses Banch
and Iva nowds were the guests OF MI
and MRS Z. NJ. Fletcher Monday ever
fnE.
Mrs. James Belt and daughte
E1orence, were guests Of Mrs. Belt
mother Mrs. Martha Pealer, of NJ
Vernon, recently
Mr. and Mrs, Floyd Paige made
lnnsiness trip to Mt. Vernon Saturda
Mr.. and Mrs. l., u Popham of Ere
sricktowI were the guests of Mr.
william Fletcher Sunday
e. O. Paige made n business trip
Gambler Saturday
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
LIFE RACE WITH WOLVES.
Three Trappers Tell of Their Expert
anoes With Pack.

standish. Mich Three trappers,
Charles Leonard. George Weston and
Bert Parker, reached here the other
day from u hunting trip In the Lake
Superior region and told OF race for
their lives with wolf pack while re-
turning from their traps, The men
were on skates three miles from the
nearest cabin when the wolves made
their appearance.
One OF the trappers fired his rftie
when the pack approached them, and
the wolves quickly tore one OF their
wounded members to pieces, giving the
hunters time for a start 10 get ahead
0f the brutes.
Several times when the wolves were
nearly on them this was repeated. the
men said. until they nnally reached
the cabin
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
Critical Ianoranos.

Alfred Noyes, the English poet, com.
planned rather bitterly at bohemian
luncheon about certain adverse criti.
cisms of his poetry.
~ attribute these criticisms to igno-
rance" he said. "These critics are like
the chap who was asked by his little
son what hexameters We're.
"'Why, the man said reproachtully
surely you're old enough. Willie, to
know that hexameter is q public au.
tomobile. .'"-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
KENYON
Overwhelms Ohio u. Five BY
A 48-16 Score
weight And Superior PSss-Worl< OF
GambierItes Batters Down VIs-
itore' Defense

Gambler, o., Jan. 1S-Kenyon opened
her basketball season here Saturday
afternoon by smothering the Ohio uni
versity quintette, 40 to 16. The game
was fast and scrappy, the weight and
superior passing of the Kenyon team
being responsible for the large score
White led in tho individual scoring
honors, caging eight baskets, seven oc-
S.urring in the first half Love at guard
played star game and assisted in the
scoring by ringing up four scores
Starr took Ohio's leading part in the
pastime, scoring three baskets from
long range. Summary and lineup:
kenyon-43 Pos. o. U.-t6
Whlte ..............-.... Bahnson
..Sanborn, Abbott. Starr
bauer .....~,-s.,,,.',.. EDert
@,
Love, M'Gormiey. ey....,.,.... Hegley
II. G.
-zeman, Gordon ........ Grover, Jones
L. q.
Scoring: Kenyon 3; Love,
4; Abbott, 3; Bauer, a; Sanborn, 2;
Zemnn, J.. Ohlo-Starr. !; Hegley, 2;
tones, l.
Foul goals: Kenyon Sanborn, 2;
Bauer, g. Ohio-Starr, 3; Bahnsou.
Referee 49, Don Hamilton, Notre
Dame.
Time of halves Twenty minutes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
oranas. Grape Salad.

Cut six oranges into small pieces
after removing seeds and white fiber
and set to drain and chill. Open q
pint can of peeled and seeded grapes;
drain and add them to the oranges;
add a chopped red pepper and use q
boiled fruit salad dressing, q light
mAyonnaise or q small quantity Of
heavy French dressing.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16

Mrs. G. NJ. Fleming returned to her
home In Columbus Saturday after
spending several days with Mr.. and
Mrs. orien Osborne of this city. Mr..
and Mrs. Osborne returned to colun.
bus with Mrs. Fleming where they
will visit for several days.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16

james Tighe returned Friday to his
home on South Gay street after spend
ing some time in Columbus on busi-
ness.
Mrs. Roy Morey of Brandon spent
Saturday in this city.
Mrs. Louis Freres went to Pleasant
vile Saturday where she will mako
her homs.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
Bsautv Hints.

Those who fear that the use of cold
cream or skin food will induce
growth OF surplus hair can substitute
warm milk. This should be applied
IN exactly the same manner as the
creams.
II you value complexion never use
hard water with which to waah. Hard
water c0ntatns mineral salts such a.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16

WANTED-1,0O 900 beef and horse
hides. The price you will receive
for same will explain why harness
and other leather goods are so high.
also want raw turs, sheep pelts. tai
low, beeswax. ginseng. golden seal,
ETC., at A. J. Flaharty's harness store,
Ohio avenue. East. tfd&s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
Extremely Rars.

TOmmy-Pop, what Is meant by the
pense OF humorf Father-The sense of
humOr, my SON, consists largely OF
knowing when not TO be fuAny.-Phila.
aelDAia Record
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16

FOR SALE-Improved farm of 80
acres, located within 8 miles of cor
porate limits Of Mt. Vernon, on new
pike. Call Citizens phone 558 black
OF Bell 354-R. 16d&S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
Wanted, For,,Sale, &c

WANTED-Man and wife as house
keepers for Mt. Vernon Country club.
Apply by letter to w. ]. Sperry, Mt.
Vernon, o. 6da16S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16

LOST-Gold watch between VIII
liam Keefer's and B. & o. depot, An
kenytown, o. Full name in back of
case. Arthur Lipp, Fredericktown ex.
change 265. 1913
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-16
JERSEY ONE PIECE.
8uttoned Like a Smock
and Banded Like a Coat.

A warm shade Of burgundy silk ier-
sey gives this chic garment, trimmed
with fine tucts. self ball buttons and
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-15
MASONS CELEBRATE
Aousatonic Lodge F. and A. M. Feast
 in Honor of Local Brother.

At the regular communication of Housatonic lodge held last Thursday evening, the following officers of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge were present-M. W. L. J. Nickerson, M. W. W. G. Granniss, W. Charles M. Beach and W. and Rev. k. O. Gillette.
 After the meeting, the ladies of the Eastern Star served bountiful supper which was attended by nearly one hun dred members of the orders and their invited friends. The celebration was in honor of Rev. E. O. Gillette. a member of the lodge and who was recently appointed Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge for the ensuing year.
 After the supper, those present lis tened with much interest Jo the re- marks made by the visiting brothers. Brother Nickerson gave a very interest ing account of his visit to George Washington Lodge at Alexandria, Vir- ginia, February 22. He also told of the splendid work that is done at the Masonic home at Wallingford.
 Brother Granniss supplemented some remarks made by Brother Nickerson dnu dISO gave HISlOFS LII OoUISe Washington as a Mason, most of which was unknown tomany present. Broth CT Gillette expressed his gratefulness to Brother Nickerson for honoring him with the appointment and made some further remarks relative to the order. Brother Beach spoke particularly con- corning the order of the Eastern Star. Others present who made brief remarks were, Brothers E. $. Roberts, Rev. l.. B. Travis and John Rodemeyer. Broth CT Roberts is the oldest member and Past Master of our lodge, having joined Western Star Lodge in Norfolk in 1862,. and admitted to Housatonic Lodge in 1877. He has taken much interest in the lodge and it's work. He gave some "reminiscences nf hrs Masun;c career during the civil war.
 The speaking over, thnse present spent a social time t0gtther. after which ali departed considering it one Of the best evenings spent together.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-15
THE MILITARY CENSUS.

Every citizen of Connecticut has the right to feel prIuu ol uIs home state for tine lead iS has taken in practical preparedness. .-.-. ...-..
 When Governor Marcus H. Holcomb proposed the military ctDsuS which is now rearing completion in the state, he proposed a move that was destined to be talked of from Maine to Califor- mia and under his plan Connecticut took the lead in 8 worth while endeavor which provided an example that other states are to follow.
 In this military census plan, the great stare of New York has been swung into line by the good little old state of Connecticut, and half dozen other states have similar moves under consideration. In all, the proposed plans are based directly upon which Connecticut is carrying forward to a successful completion.
 "lhe Connecticut military census plan" is being talked of by public off. cials all over the country, and the name of Connecticut and her governor have been linked everywhere with common sense work for real prepared ness.
 AS far as the census officials are able to do it, the Connecticut military cen sns is being made absolutely complete. But, there are a few individuals, of course, who have been overlooked by the census takers. It is up to each one of these to present himself at the office of the mayor of his city or the first selectman of his town and there have his census enrolment made out, so that not name may be lacking when the final tabulation of the Connecticut military census is completed.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-15
THE YELLOW MENACE.

The first episode at the town hall Saturday night shows vivid fighting between the Yellow Race of Hong Kai,
 China and the White Colonists, the powerful presence and influence of Ali Singh, the leader of experimentation of Yellow Men. Evidence of their hatred and determination to overcome the white races, warning from the American consul in Hong Kai to the secret service at Washington. Ali Singh's dramatic and mysterious ar. rival in New York, his first threaten ing letter to Bronson, an international banker, announcing that his support of enemies of the Asiatic races will be at the cost of his life; these and more startling event from the introduction of Ali Singh, a terrible Mongolian demon of powerful mind and leadership to the secret service in the United States. The fight begins, carrying ruin in its wake.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-15
SUCCESSFUL CLAM SUPPER
Served by Men of Methodist Church
 Friday Night.

The seventh annual supper to be served by the men of the Methodist church, was put on the tables last Fri. day night, in the church dining room.
 This year the men produced an en. tire change of menu; instead of the usual course of meats, beans salads, ice cream, etc., the principal item was clans, hot steaming clans served in the shell, with hot broth to go with them. The novelty of the bill of fare appealed to those who attended and many were the expressions of approval of the change in the menu.
 The financial results were quite sat- isfactory, in spite of the high cost of everything that goes into the prepara. tion of such an affair.
 The men of the church, under the enthusiastic leadership of Rev. l.. E. Travis, responded nobly to the tasks of serving the supper.
 The preparation of the clans for the table was presided over by E. A. Creevey, F. N. Glass. and Dr. E. L Thornton. Every plate was sent out heaping full of the savory clans done to prefection: as might be expected form such trio of experienced cooks
 E. k. Atwood, A. l.. Pearson and S. B. Strong acted as general kitchen as. sistants; the way they handled their part of the job would serve as a prime recommend to anyone looking tor capa ble assistant chefs.
 In the dining room, N. E. Law ton, at the door, greeted each conner with one of his blandest smiles, assuring them of a welcome to the feast. l.. E.. Hester, as cashier, gracefully received the coin, for which full value was promised just as soon as place could be found at the tables.
 The guests began to arrive early and were permitted to enhale the savory ordors that emniated from the kitchen but not for long were they kept wait. ing.
 The, table wsiters under the efficient direction of "Hi.waiter" J. O. Rora back, took the orders, soon every hun gry patron was busily engaged trans ferring the toothsome morsels from the shells to the place where all good clans go.
 After disposing of clams to the limit. each diner was served with his choice of pie-seyenteen varieties-and a cup of cSaee &
 The table walters were busy bunch for three hours, among those who served in this capacity were L.. A. Caldwell IT,, Ray Whi5ford, Kenneth Roberts. I. D. Cam, H. s. Lathrop. N. B. Storm.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-15
POMONA GRANGE MEETING.

The next meeting of Housatonic Valley Pomona will be held with Kent Grange at Kent, Conn.,, Wednesday, March 21, 1917. The full program has not yet been arranged but the sub. ject in the foreground will be "Trans. portation. It is expected that Mr. O. A. Call, industrial manager of the New Haven railroad, will give us an address upon that topic. MT. A. w. Manchester, county Agricultural Agent, will also speak upon that topic. It is hoped that all the subordinate granges in this jurisdiction will be represented, and that we may hear from any and all who may wish to speak upon this question.
 Royal K. Southw1ck. lecturer.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-15
CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE.

Nineteen hundred and sixteen was another year of remarkable growth for the Connecticut General Life Insurnace company. Nineteen hundred and if teen was particularly healthy year for the company, but 1916 beat 1915 all along the line. For instance in 1915 the company issued new in- surance on the lives of Connecticut residents amounting to $3,089, ,O75; while in 1916 the total reached $3,- 498, ,037.
 The Connecticut General is conspicu. ously strong in it's home state. It has long specialized in Connecticut busi- ness and that this policy has been a success is evidenced by the fact that today it's volume of life insurance in force on the lives of residents of Con. necticut is greater than that of any other Connecticut company. The new life insurances paid for in 1915 was $20, 199, ,073. 80. In 1916 this item ran up to $26, 5O6, 1889. 80-a gain over 1915 of $6,307,316.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-15

vices and live q good life. She pre- cedes each sermon with a short Bible reading, pithy, practical, searching. She remains also after each service to aid those who stay to seek help in solv- ing religious difficulties. It was plan ned at first that these special meetings would close on Friday evening of this week, but Miss Lord has consented to remain throughout Sunday, speaking morning and evening""
 At the Methodist church Sunday evening Rev. E. O. Gillette preached to large congregation, representatives of all the churches being present. He took for his topic "Zaccheus" very forcefully presenting lessons drawn from the man who was a seeker after the truth.
 A chorus choir of men led the sing ing for the service at the close of which singers from all the churches remained for short rehearsal of some of the hymns to be used during Miss Lord E meetings.
 The neighborhood meetings tonight are to be held at H. H. Scutt's with IN0Ns A. Ds NIlCILO dS 16dll6I, dG VI. H. Trieschmann' with Rev. E. 0. Gillette leading and at Miss s. W. Adams with Rev. L. E. Travis as leader.
 Topic for these meetings, the fourth of the series is, "Our Resources and Methods with the following question for consideration.
 In approaching another soul for it's good what may we expect? What methods are effective? Are men naturally religious What gives rise to resentment Is there much skepti. cjsm today? What qualities best fit a man to serve God Tn winning other |? Suppose we differ in methods how can we keep together? What should be the burden of our prayers Is the world going to the bad or is it on its way to God What is the business of the church |? Gan we be good Chris. tians in a bad city?
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-15
MISS LORD HERE SUNDAY
Evangelistic Campaign Starts Sunday
 Evening at Methodist Church.

With the union neighborhool meet. ings tonight, the preparations for the opening of the union evangelistic ser vices come to a close. AS has been previously announced the leader of these services ito be Miss May B. Lord, who comes to Canaan highly recom- mended from other communities in which she has worked.
 One of the most recent of these To- calities is New Canaan, where she closed two weeks of service last Sun day night. The local paper speaks of her in these terms:
 "The meetings this week have con- tinued with unabated interest. Re- suits are being seen of the good work going on. Miss Lord is an indefatiga. ble worker She has visited a large number of persons in their home counseling and giving kindly words of Christian invitation to attend the ser
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-15
GEORGE E. BENEDICT.

Less than three weeks ago George E. Benedict, son of MT. and Mrs. Elisha D. Benedict, went, to Cleveland, Ohio, where he had secured a position as en. gineer. In that short time he had made good on his new job, was located as 5oarder in a pleasant home, con- tracted pneumonia and died before his father could reach him.
 George was born in Canaan 21 years ago the 24th of last September, Ee at tended the schools of the town until old enough to go to work for himself, when he secured employment with the Central New England Railroad Company holding positions at the local station as we'll as on the road; gen. orally liked wherever he was, making friends with his associates in his work
 After recovering from an injury to a hand while at work in the railroad yard here, he obtained a position in Cleveland, Ohio, and was just getting nicely located when he was stricken. His father started for that city last that his son was seriously ill., Sbefore noon word came that George had passed away.
 MT. Benedict arrived home Saturday morning with the body and the funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon; the edifice being filled with friends of the young man. The pastor, Rev. l.. E. Travis officiated, making brief remarks after the ritual service, speaking words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives, tel. ling of conversations he had with George on the deeper and higher things of life.
 The body was placed i'll the receiv- ing vault at Lower cemetery.
 Besides the parents, George is sur. vived by two brothers and two sisters all younger than himself, his grand. mother, Mrs. H. E. Benedict and an aunt, Mrs. G. H. Blodgett of Ashley Falls.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-15
MARINES FROM WARREN.

Stirred by the crisis confronting this country at the present time, so inhab> itants of Warren, a small town in Lltchfield county, have volunteered to join the United States Navy ard are now awaiting word from Washington to the effect that their services have been accepted. A wave of patriotism has engulfed the town, in fact, and the Stars and Stripes are floating from practically every dwelling in the vii. lage. Not since the days of '61 when 49 townsmen voluntarily shouldered rifles and went to the front at the first call. has such excitement reigned in the town.-Bridgeport Telegram.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-15
SUGGESTED BY A LAYMAN.

Here is a suggestion that there may be something iu and may not. It seems as though it ought to be more economi. cal for the ordinary farmer who grows from 200 to 500 chicks in year to buy the haby chicks getting the mall at once, breeding them all in one lot and caring for them all together, rather than to have fifteen or twenty lots.of chickens of different ages and require. ments requiring fifteen or twenty dit~ ferent kinds of treatment onNthe same day. The fact that it is usually the farmers wife that does the work and "fussing" does not obviate the fact that the process is laborious, nerve racking. and uneconomical.
 If the farmer has not the equipment to handle four or five hundred chickf at once, brooder stove in a colony house makes a simple, easily handled and not expensive plant,
 Of course this plan does not f1t ,the man who has an especially selected strain that he wants to perpetuate. Yet, even he, nowadays, can have his eggs. .incubated in a commercial hatob- cry and get,much the same result.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-15
CURRENT ITEMS.

A new type of electric fan blade, it is claimed. eliminates to a great ex- tent, the whirring sound when the fan is operated at high speed.
 4. new type of electric soldering iron operates on the principle of the arc welder and Heroult furnace to generate heat for soldering
 \ combination coin and ticket fare box and register for electric cars is so tickets and register the value of each.
 It has been suggested that the dome of the National Capitol at Washington be permanently flood lighted at night with battery of electric flood lighting units.
 Although the electrical industry was founded we'll within the limits of the present generation it has received in 1916Forders totalling three fourths of a billion dollars.
 Students at Union College of Sche- nectady, N. Y., have perfected a wire- less receiving apparatus of compact form which takes the place of cumber- some and expensive aerial.
 A convenient method of assembling several push buttons on the business mans desk is through round table weight with the push buttons sunk in a circle and connecting cord at the side.
 \ A new type of telephone does away with the receiver, the talking and lis. tening apparatus both being fastened to the transmitter arm or stand and al. lowing telephonic communication with out the necessity of holding a receiver to the ear.
Connecticut western news., 1917-03-15
s. S. WORKERS MEET.

thursday afternoon, representatives of eight churches in this vicinity, gathered at the Methodist church to listen to some very interesting talks on three lines of instructions in their schools.
 Rev. William James Slye of Hart. ford, gave a talk on temperance in- struction that suggested some new ways in imparting information on that sub ject, emphasizing the importance and the necessity of giving the youth first hand knowledge on so vital topic.
 Miss Clara E. Wells of Hartford, a member of the American Board of Foreign Missions, in a very practical manner, showed how missionary in. structicn could be given. She illus. trated her talk with specimens of actual material to be used in conducting a series of programs on missions.
 Rev. Frank Wade Smith of New York, who has charge Of the Sunday school work for the Board of Sunday schools of the Methodist Episcopal church in the Metropolitan district, which Includes four conferences center. Ing Ill New York, Ill very forceful manner emphasized the importance of teacher training. A practical worker in this special field, MI. Smith spoke from actual experience, outlining some very urgent needs of che schools not only of the present but for the future as we'll.
 At the close of his address, those present voted that committee, to be made up of one from each church in this vicinity, be appointed to make ar. engagements for a coaching class on teacher training work to start early next fall. The meetings are to be held weekly in Canaan as a central point, the instructors to be secured through the state Sunday School Association.
 Secretary Woodin of the association expressed himself as highly gratified at such vote, promising to do all in his power to make the class a success.