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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
ORGANIZATION PLAN
MOST INTERESTING
Lectures Under Physician
And Nurse Are First
Requirements

A Red Cross branch for Mt. Vernon
is the object of a movement which
has been started by a number of
young ladies of this city.
Although in its very primary
stages, the proposed organization has
aroused a good deal of enthusiasm
and steps will be taken Immediately
to interest others in the work and
form a branch here.
II is necessary to apply formally to
the national Red Cross organization
for permission to undertake the or
ganization. If the application is ap-
proved, local physician and a nurse
named by the national organization
who give series of lectures on the
care of the wounded and like subjects
to those interested in the work.
At the conclusion of these lectures,
second physician conducts formal
examination, the questions being pre-
pared by the national organization to
which the papers OF those taking the
examination are sent for grading. All
attaining a certain mark are qualified
to become members of the new
branch and, If a sufficiently large
number are successful, branch is
organized.
1t is not the intention Of those in
terested in the project locally to en-
ter active Red Cross service II is
more with the idea of receiving in
struction along lines useful in every
day life that the proposition has been
aired. Nobody becoming a member
of the Red Cross branch binds her.
self to active service, but in case of
war between the United States and
Germany, the instruction received
would prove most beneficial and help
full.
In connection with the proposed or
ganization, there Is also talk of form
ing relief circle. The duties of this
body would be to make bandages and
other emergency supplies which
would be sent to Europe. The great
er part of the products of the relief
circles in this country is sent to
France.
There is both Red Cross branch
and a relief circle in Columbus and 1t
is from this source that the local peo-
pie are receiving their information.
II is expected that the movement will
take more definite form In the very
near future,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
- The -
Scrap Book
His REGULAR Poaition.

In an eastern state years ago there
was prominent citizen who cut quite
a swath In state affairs, but who was
believed to be quite extensively hem
pecked In the privacy of his domestic
life. After figuring for many years as
a factor In his political organization,
he came out finally as a candidate for
the gubernatorial nomination and
made an active canvass.
But the powers that were decided on
another man for the head of the ticket.
AS sop to our hero they bestowed the
nomination for lieutenant governor
upon him. From the convention hail a
committee went to his headquarters to
break the news to him and to urge
upon him the advisability of accepting
second honor. since he could not have
first.
The old gentleman took the tidings
very calmly.
Gentlemen" he said, when their
spokesman had concluded, II had ex-
'pected something else, but owe a
duty to my party. and | will consent to
become your lieutenant governor. 1t is
a post for which / deem myself to be
peculiarly fitted by long experience.
have been holding down that job at
home for thirty y-tive yearsr'-Saturday
Evening Post.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
Evangelistic Work To Start
March A
PLEA Is SENT FORTH
1t is Urged That Everybody Unite
And Make The initial Sunday Of
The Effort a Big Success
Nearby city's Exper-
ience

II is planned to have the simultan-
eous evangelistic campaign to be con-
Quoted by the cooperating churches
begin with a Go-to-Church day ON
Sunday, March 4.
Every resident of Mt. Vernon and
vicinity is most cordially invited and
urged to observe the day by attend
ing some one of the churches on that
date. A special meeting for men un-
der the auspices of the Y. M. G. A.,
in cooperation with the churches, will
be held in the afternoon of that day
and the meeting will be addressed by
a strong out-of-town speaker. A sim
liar meeting for women is also plan
ned.
The Ministerial association and
leading church workers make this ap-
peal for "Go-to-Church" day, believ-
ing that everyone ought to go to
church. The motive of the appeal Is
not merely to fill the churches with
people, but rather to fill the people
with Christ aad righteousness.
In other cities the "Go-to-Church"
day has stirred the community. In a
neighboring state a large city having
such day, planned for the release OF
public servants such as the firemen.
the policemen, street car and railroad
men, nurses from hospitals, physic-
ians and professional men, fraterni-
ties and unions. The churches could
not hold the crowds that came The
beautiful and commodious churches
of Mt Vernon open their doors and
bid hearty welcome not only to the
"Go-to-Church" day, but also to the
simultaneous evangelistic meetings
which it is planned to begin with that
day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
HYLER
HOME AT FREDERicKToWN DAM
AGED BY FIRE THURSDAY TO
THE EXTENT OF 500.

Fredericktown, Feb. 15-Fire dam
aged the home of Mrs H. A. HyIer
Of this place to the extent of 800
about 1880 o'clock Thursday morn
ng. The cause of the fire is sup
posed to have been the contact of
hot stove-pipe with the wall. Local
tiremen worked about 80 minutes be-
fore the blaze was fully extinguished.
w. l.. Hyler, the son of Mrs. Hyler,
was the first one to notice the fire.
Realizing that something was burn
ing In the house by the odor of smoke,
Hyler investigated the source of the
smoke and found an upstairs room
filed with smoke and the bedding in
flame.
An alarm was sent in 70 the fire
department and the fiames were ex-
tinguished by the use of chemicals.
A bed, carpet, chair, the bedding
and other articles and furnishings of
the room were destroyed by the blaze.
The damage done was estimated at.
800. The entire loss is covered by
insurance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
WILDCAT JUMPED At AUTO.
Wisconsin Judge Brings Home Proof Of
Encounter on Tour.

Wisconsin Judge Brings Home Proof Of
Encounter on Tour.
Milwaukee, Wis.-Municipal Judge A.
Q. Backus, his wife and four children
narrowly escaped with their lives when
a wildcat jumped at the automobile In
which they were touring through the
state near Athens. Wis. The animal
struck the front left tire so hard that
Its skull was fractured, and it fell
backward dead on the road.
II was driving toward Athens when
noticed dark object on the left side
of the road" said Judge Backus. AT
first l thought 1t was a large dog
When l saw that 1t was a cat and too
large for tame cat ] put on speed.
The cat jumped straight for the car.
and turned the wheel so that the cat
struck ii. Its skull must have been
fractured. At the time had no means
of defense. 1t was a lucky thing that
the cat was in front Of the car instead
of at the side or 1t could have jumped
into the machine
Judge Backus took the dead animal
from Athens to Marshfield, where he is
having 1t mounted. 1t weighed between
forty and fifty pounds and is OF a gray
isb brown color
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
ernie RAY BROWN

After an illness of nearly five years
from tuberculosis, Ernie Ray Brown
passed away at his home in Academia
Thursday morning at l0:45 O'Clock.
The deceased was 80 years of age at
the time of his demise and is survived
by the following: one daughter, Myrtle
Adelena at home; one son. Jesse II.
at home, his wife, Mrs. Emma a.
Brown, his mother, Mrs. Ida ]. Brown
OF Hammond. Ind; two brothers, M. 8.
of Chicago. Ill. and r. C. Brown or
Hammond. Ind; and one sister, MIRA
l. B. Geyer of Michigan City. Ind. Tho
funeral at the Academy chapel Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock. Elder Slade
officiating Interment In Mound View
cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
Enioyed Her Lauqh.

A fat, red checked woman sat well
up In front in. a downtown movie
house a few days ago. When she
laughed she laughed all over.
The doings of the hero centered
around custard pies. and she laughed
often. She held a purse in her hand.
The catch was defective. One chuckle
unsnapped it
There was spasmodic snicker, and
a ten cent piece popped out of the
purse. A nickel tinkled on the floor as
the woman struggled with deep seat
ed giggle. A quarter took a hurdle
with jerk of her diaphragm and dis
appeared.
Every time she laughed she lost a
coin. She paid no attention to the
shower, but her escort was manifestly
uneasy. He leaned over and whisper
ed in her ear.
"D-d-don't b-b-bother now." she said
in the middle of laugh. II guess
perhaps I've lost almost $1.10 so far,
but let's wait until we see where the
next pie is going before we start to
pick up the money."-New York Sun.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
FAvORS YEARS TRAINING
Army General staff Presents plan to
Secretary Baker.

Secretary Baker.
Washington, Feb. ia detailed
plan for the establishment OF a ma.
tional policy OF universal military
training and service was laid before
Secretary Baker by the army general
staff. 1t differs radically from that
provided for in the Chamberlain bill.
favorably reported Saturday by the
senate military committee, in that a
full year OF training would be reqtlir.
ed as the absolute minimum. The
senate bill is based on six months
training
Secretary Baker has indicated that
the recommendations OF the stan viii
be made public later even in tho
event that the bill does not receive
the administration approval, 30 that
it can serve as a basis for discussion
before the country after the adjourn
menI OF congress and can be com
pared with the senate plan.
Advocates OF universal service have
urged that a referendum be taken
when public sentiment has been crys.
ialized on the question.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
The MlasIna Charge.

In a confidential little talk to a group
OF medical students an eminent physi'
clan took up the extremely important
matter of correct diagnosis OF the max
imum fee.
'"rhe best rewards" he said, come
OF course. to the established specialist.
For instance. | charge $25 for call at
the residence, $40 for an office consul
tation and 50 for a telephone eonsulta-
ton
There was an appreciative and en-
yious silence, and then a voice from
the back of the amphitheater. slightly
thickened. spoke:
DOC" it asked. chow much do you
charge a fellow for passing you on the
ttreet?"-New York Post.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
The Only Way to Be Happx.

Hey, you with the downcast eye,
And you with the glistening tear
And you with the faint, regretful sigh,
And you with the icy sneer!
Don't you know that the sky is smiling,
Though the flowers are not in bloom.
And the world is bent on begulling
Each heart from the haunts Of gloom?
And you with the bitter word
More bitter perhaps If wise
How many a mind Is to envy stirred
BY your fortunes, which you despise.
There is always some chap whose grieving
If his grief were only known.
Would bid you to its relieving
And help you forget your own.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
BIBLES TO SOLDIERS.
Sunday School Children Give $25yo0o
toward Distribution at Front.

'oWdTo DlSt'Ibhtion at 'FRONT.'.
Princeton. N. 1.-THE Rev. DR.. John
Fox of New York, secretary of the
American Bible society. told group
of friends of the society who assem-
bled at the university that Sunday
school children had contributed more
than $4,000 to provide European SOL
diers with Bibles and that more than
100000 copies of Testaments had been
sent to the front
The Rev. A. c. Tucker, missionary
who has spent years in Brazil, told Of
the distribution of Bibles in that coun-
try.
President Hibben of the university,
at whose invitation the meeting was
held, presided. The guests assembled
first at President Hibben's home, but
so many accepted the Invitations that
1t was found necessary to adjourn to
McCosh hall
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
Kind Treatment Needed.

The editor OF the correspondence col
umns had very busy day-a very
busy day indeed So busy. in fact, that
he had to enlist the services of the
sub" to read out the correspondence.
What is the next query?" he asked,
when he had gone half way through
the pile of letters.
"Oh," replied the Sub" "a reader in
South Africa wants to know how to
prevent the hairs in his mustache from
falling out. What shall I put down,
sirT'
"Well," answered the editor. with a
sigh, "just put down, The best way to
prevent hairs from falling out is to
brush them lightly apart and keep
them from quarreling "-London Tit
Bits,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
SHORT LOCALS

Aggs, 3S cents; butter, 30 cents.
Prices furnished by II. v. smoots.
J. o. McArtor OF Howard spent
"Wednesday in this city on business.
J. E. Beach was a business visitor
In Utica Thursday.
Percy Greer went to Mansfield
Thursday on a short business trip.
Curtis Meltzer OF this city spent
"Wednesday in Columbus on business.
II. N. Eggleston of this city spent
"Wednesday in Columbus.
j. w. Parker Of McCracken, Kas.,
IN the guest OF his mother, Mrs. Mary
Parker. who resides east OF Gambler.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. II. Hammond spent
"Wednesday here with friends.
HoVey Hagan was a business via
stor In Newark Tuesday afternoon.
A. J. Workman of Danville spent
Tuesday I'm this city on business.
Mrs. C. l.. Darling OF the Newark
r0sd Is visiting with relatives in New
prk.
Joba Stevens underwent an opera.
tion at the Mt. Vernon hospital We'd
assday morning.
Mrs. Herbert Smith Of East Ham
ramck street spent Thursday I'm Dan
vile.
Application blanks for automobile
licenses may be obtained at The
Banner Office free Of charge. Il
Mrs. W. II. Sheasby OF East Gam
bier street went to Gambler Thursday
where she will visit relatives.
A pleasant. refreshing. after-dlnner
snoke-"Class A" cigar Al your
dealers.
Mrs. Charles Berry OF Howard was
through hero Thursday. enroute TO
cFosnWich to visit with relatives.
Miss Edna Blair OF North Gay
street spent Wednesday in Columbus
with friends.
Mrs. Alice Beard viii do hemstitch
ing and pIeating for and . cents pei
yard AZ Ringwalt's.
William Lee OF this city went tc
Coismbus Thursday TO spend the daJ
su business.
A guaranteed one-ton truck. th'
Smith Form a Truck. $3.50. and
FORD The Butcher Bailing Machin'
Co. West Vine street
Mrs. Florence DOwds. 10 Wooster
ayenae. went TO COshoctOn Thursday
% visit with her daughter. Mrs.. T.. ID
Lea
Mrs- J. L. Timms departed Thurs
cay for her home In Richmond. Va.
after a visit with her sistsr. Mrs
clyde l. Brentlinger.
REV. II. II. Miller will preach a
the n. r. church next Sunday morn
aaE. The pastor. Rev Ford. is assist
ing in = revival meeting at Attiea. o
Miss Pearl Kehier. a patient at th'
Ohio State SanatOrium. was caIle'
% her home In Marion Thursday b.
- death OF her mother.
Mrs Kmzie Carmichael rsturne,
Thursday 20 her home In Newark Al
ter a visit with Mrs II. /. HeatOn o
West Chestnut street
Mrs. Laura Chambers Of soutl
vernon vent to Utica Thursda,
where she viii remain until Saturda!
as the guest Of relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. r. p. Faux returnel
Thursday 70 their home In East Liver
pool after spending a few days witt
theiK son and daughteFin-laW. MI
And Mrs p. R. Faux. Of the Martins
61Tg ro4d
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
PUNY ITALIAN SINGS WAY.
Ability to Make Living Doubted Until
He Renders Aria.

Boston.-Dominick Pacificio. thirty
years old. sang his way into this coun-
try. When he arrived recently from
Italy he was held because of his puny
physique. the immigration officials
doubling his ability to make his way
in the United States.
"But can, If you give me chance, :"
said Paclflcio 81 am an opera singer"
Sing. then" challenged an inspector.
Before the board of special inquiry
the Italian struck up an aria from la
Tosca." When the song ended the
board of inquiry unanimously voted
that with such voice it was not likely
Pacificio would become public charge
The Italian said he would go to Phila-
delphia to join brother, a priest.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
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FoILEDl

North Liberty. Feb. 15-Antici-
pating a little fun Tuesday even
ing with a Young couple which
was supposed to be about one mile
south of this place, a party OF
young people attempted to locate
the two that they might serenade
them, but their efforts were in
vain as the couple had retreated to
a more secluded spot, not known
to the party. that they might be
spared the inconvenience of listen
ing to the bit of yodling planned
by the small party.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16

N. E. Lytle of Columbus is spend.
ing a few days in this city on bust
ness.
Mrs II. w. Thompson of Brinkhav-
en- underwent an operation at the Mt
Vernon hospital Thursday morning.
Mrs. Frank Bum of Akron is the
guest Of relatives in this city Mrs
Bum will be here for several days.
Col. l.. G. Hunt OF Xenia is spend
ing a few days in this city with
friends.
Misses Dora and Nell McCloy have
opened a millinery store at 10 East
Vine street Room formerly occu.
pied by Adams Express.
Mrs. A. NJ. Ross of Parkersburg, w.
Va, entered the NJ. & 8. hospital
Wednesday where she will receive
treatment.
J. J. Taugher returned Wednesday
to his home on East Hamtramck
street after spending about one week
in Canton on business.
Mrs. Robert Baxter returned Thurs
day to her home In Brandon after a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John w. Mason, East Vine street
Bert Grill. who was operated upon
at the Mt. Vernon hospital Wednes-
day. is doing very nicely, SO 1t is re-
ported. Grill is still in very criti.
cal condition, however.
Miss Kathleen Lauderbaugh re-
turned to her home in Columbus
Thursday after a short visit with her
brother. c. G. Lauderbaugh of East
Gambler street.
Guy f. Hopwood Of Frederick,
Md. arrived here Wednesday even.
ing and is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman w. Hopwood. East Vine
street
Mrs. John f. Woodruff, who has
been the guest OF her sister, Mrs VIII.
liam PembrOok OF North Sandusky
street, returned Thursday to her
home in Marion.
Mrs. f. NJ. Byron returned Thurs
day To her home in Orrville after
spending about a week here with heT
parents. Mr. and Mrs. w. f. Mckee
OF East Ohio avenue.
Mrs. c. w. Barre and daughter
Miss Florence. of West High street
attended the matinee performance o
The Passing Show" Wednesday il
Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Snow returne,
Thursday TO their home in Danyille
Mrs. Snow having spent a week will
relatives here while Mr.. Snow wal
in Chicago. ILL.,. on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Dodd returned
Tuesday TO CoshOcton. They hav,
been guests OF Robert Bennett o
Gambler at the Mt. Vernon hospital
Supt w. +. Allgire. accompanie,
by a number OF members OF the cham
ber OF commerce, will go TO the Mil
ford institute tonight. where he vii
deliver the lecture, Corn Is King"
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell AM
son. James. OF Millwood departe,
Wednesday for Lockport. La. wher
they will visit Mr.. Mitchelrs brother
Walter Mitchell. for several weeks.
Hon. John Cunningham went to CO
lumbus Wednesday 20 attend a meet
ing OF the o. s. Grange legislativ
committee. OF which he is a membe
and TO work for the passage OF III
quail bill before the senate.
Frank II. Scott. who has been en-
ployed in Akron. was brought her
= Tuesday by mis- brother-in-law. Mac I
Stephens. and is now at his home o
North Mckenzie street. recoverin
p from an unusually severe attack OF II
digestion.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
> REAL ESTATE MEN HELD
Father and Son Charged With Mlsap.
propriatinu Clients Funds.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Feb. 15.-Lewis
NJ. Larned, arrested at Chicago. is the
Junior member of the firm OF Frank
w Larned &C. Son. real estate brokers.
Father and son are charged with mis-
appropriating funds Of scores OF eli
ents. Their peculations are claimed
10 be in the neighborhood OF $125. 900.
The Larneds have admitted misappro-
priations amounting to $4,000 and
have assigned all their property.
worth about $4,000, in partial pay
ment Both nave been arrested IN
six cases and warrants in twenty
more cases are awaiting them.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16

Fill a buttered baking dish with al
ternate layers Of potatoes and carrots.
Cover with white sauce made as fol-
lows: Melt two tablespoons of butter.
add two tablespoons of -four, cook slow
ly and add two cups of milk, season
with salt and Iepper. When thick pour
over the potatoes. Bake until the veg
etables are done, If raw ones are used,
or cooked vegetables may be used, re-
curing less time in the oven.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
Just What He Wanted.

wealthy old merchant had young
and pretty daughter called Patience.
She had many suitors. but one more
daring than the others thought to ask
the father for her hand. He went di-
rectly to the store and stood among
customers at the counter, remarking
every now and then to the old man,
II beg pardon. sir. | want word with
you"
"Ah! win you have patienceT" said
the merchant testify.
with all my heart" replied the
young man. "'Tis for her / came
Exchange.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
SHIPS CREW PANS GOLD.
Skipper Gave Them Day For sesrsh
After Steamer Was Loaded.

Skipper Gave Them a Day For Search
After Steamer Was Loaded.
San Francisco.-Every member Of the
crew of the steamer San Pedro, which
arrived here recently from Navidad
bay, thirty-five miles from Manzanillo
Mexico, had bag of gold washed from
the sands OF creek that tumbled into
the bay near where the steamer was
loading cedar logs.
One of the crew discovered the gold
All hands quit loading logs and with
dippers, pans and skillets started gold
mining.
The skipper finally promised that If
the men would finish loading the steam
er he would give them a whole day to
hunt gold. He kept his word. They
averaged for the days work $50 apiece
One man had more than 500 in pre-
cious dust
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
cENTERBuRe TO
HAVE ANOTHER
BOND ELECTION

Because a two-thirds majority was
required and Ihe sewage disposal
proposition, at the special election in
Centerburg Dec. 80 did not produce
this, another election will be held
March IT to vote on an issue of $1,000
in bonds. Only a majority will be
required under a new resolution
passed by the Centerburg council.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
A "Sisterly" Kiss.

mo" said she. IL can only be a
sister to you"
Very WELL" said he Il must be go.
ing. l had expected a different an
swer from you. but-well, good nightF'
George" she faltered, as he started
out into the night, "Georgew
"What is it?" he asked. very GROSSLY.
Aren't you going to kiss your sister
good night?" He did not go then.-Ex-
change.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16

Fearing his daughter, fifteen, might
get lost when she arrived from Flor.
Ida at the Pennsylvania station, New
York. Louis Hanson hired an army OF
bellboys to page her when 1er train
Sol In,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
HUNT SHARKS FOR LEATHER.

Shoe Firms offs~ Makes Louisiana
Fishsrmen Get Busy.
New Orleans.-Ftshermen here have
gone to hunting man eating sharks. 1t
is to become highly profitable as well
as thrilling sport 1t is said. According
to the bureau Of fisheries at Washing.
ton. the skin makes superior shoe leath-
er, the best hide being that of the blue
shark.
Several weeks ago a. Serkowich of
Cincinnati offered to buy a large guam
tity of skins. This caused hundreds OF
boats to be fitted out for pursuit OF the
terror OF the gulf and Caribbean sea,
which are plentiful at this time OF the
wear.