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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-02
RECOVERY
OF TUCKER A MATTER OF SER
iOUS DOUBT-AGED ASSAULT
VICTIM CAN SCARCELY TALK.

Millwood, March DIR G. l.. Har-
mer, attending physician, holds out
little announcement for the recovery
of Barnett Tucker, aged victim of an
alleged assault at the hands of Harry
G. Whitney Tuesday. There seems
to be 10 change in fuckers condition
from yesterday. He can barely make
himself understood, the bones in his
face being crushed. Grant w. Wat
son, his son-in-law, Is still undecided
as to when he will prefer charges
against Whitney
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-02
The Store That Saves You Money
Pitkin's Specials for Saturday

We are cutting some of the finest
beef that has ever been in this
city. Come in and see II and you
will be favorably impressed
with the quality, price and
quantity.
Soft Rib Boiling Beef, lb. only tsc
Plate or Short Ribs of Beef.
per ID. only. ..............'.' 'oe
Lean Pot Roasts of Beef.
per lb. only. ............,1Tc
Fancy Center Cuts of Chuck,
per lb. only. ................l lSc
Fancy Tender Chuck Steak,
per lb. only. y............... .2oc
Fancy Tender Rib Steak,
per lb. only. y............... .Zzc
Lard, our own make small cans,
net weight 2 lbs, Q OF. ca. Soc
Lard, our own make, medium size
cans, net weight 4 lbs. 6 OF.
each .............. .Suc
Sausage, our own home made. 1t
is fine, per lb. only. 49,. .1Bc
Fancy Lean Pork Shoulder
Roasts, per lb. only. .... CSC
Oleo, Swift's Premium highest
grade, per lb. only. ...... .25c
Oieo, Lincoln Brand, standard
grade, per lb. only. ....... zoe
Mackerel, large fancy fish, regular
25c value, each only. .... 18c
Prrnes, Santa Clara fruit, small
size, per lb. ................ &c
Raisins, Gold Bar brand, the very
finest large package, each. .14c
Peaches, evaporated choice grade
Muir, per lb. only. ........ .10c
Apples, fancy Ben Davis, per
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-02
STAGE GHOSTS.
Kean'a Contrivanoe to Make the Shade
Of Banquo Realistic.

rean'a Contrivanoe to Make the Shade
Of Banquo Realistic.
1 think II was Charles kean WIZ
nrst resorted to Illusion to make .
stage ghost little transparent, says
"A writer la London Tit-Bits. When
he produced Macbeth" at the old
Princess theatcr he's manufactured a
contrIvance which allowed Banquos
ghost to appear through transparent
column.
Later OH. when Mrs. Ann RadclineH
"Romance OF the Forest" was staged
at Coyent Garden theater those re-
sponsible for Its production arranged
that the spook In the piece should be
seen by the audience through a gauze
OF blush gray color. 30 that the too
c0rporeal effect Of live actor migh'
be removed.
When the old playhouse IN Drury
lane opened. In 170i, with perform
ance of Macbeth" Banquo's ghost
was omitted. Although Mr.. KembieV
acting was fine enough TO make the
audience almost believe that they real
iy did see tine ghost, yet the people
were not satisfied until the system
they had been used TO was readoptec
and BanQuo's shade allowed to tro
| bodily across the boards.
Rejecting mirrors and the clnemato
graph are coming In general use a
the theaters. and with them It ha'
been found possible to manufacture
ghosts capable OF striking terror Int
the hearts OF al followers OF the %
rult
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-02

peck, only. ...............b .bbc
Choice Rome Beauty, per peck,
only ................. .bbc
Lettuce, fancy leaf lettuce, Id zoe
Oranges, fancy Sunkist 25c value
per dozen. ............. .Zoc
Onion Sets, fancy yellow mot ov-
er lbs. to customer) lb. 15c
Seed Potatoes, Red River, Early
Ohio, per bu. .......... .$4.O0
Standard Granulated Sugar, rs Id.
sack, each. ch............... $500
Flour-Pride OF Vernon fancy pat
ent pure spring wheat, 24R
Id. sack, each. ........ $3.50
Isabelle fancy patent winter
wheat, 40 lb. sack, each $2.7
Rolled Oats, finest white oats,
large flakes, just arrived from
the factory, 3 lbs. ........ 15c
Buekwheat Flour, pure York state
4 ID. sack. ................2 ZIG
Corn Meal, pure white made from
flint corn, lbs. .17c
Soda, Arm & Hammer, l lb.
package &c
Egg Noodles, fine quality 12hc
package, each. ......... 1oc
Royal Glue, 10c bottle, each. &c
Rice, fancy Blue Rose head rice,
per d.. .............. oc
Old Dutch Cleanser, 10c can, each
only ........ .......'.. oc
Boone County Red Beans, No. Q
can (bargain) each only .10c
Postum Cereal, the large 25c pack
age, each ................. .21e
Corn Flakes, Honey Crisps, two
10c packages ..............1 .15c
Oats, best of all brand, each. &c
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-02
POET SCOUT DEAD
Captain Jack Crawford Was Noted
Indian Fighter.

Captain Jack Crawford Was a Noted
Indian Fighter.
New York, March John Wallace
better known as Captain Jack"
Crawford, a noted Indian fighter Of
early frontier days, died at his home
at Wood Haven, Long Island. He was
stricken with pneumonia more than
q month ago. Captain Crawford wrote
number Of plays. stories and poems
and was known as the Poet Scout.
He was CHIEF Of scouts under General
Custer at the time OF the Custer mas
sacre, put it is said that he was or
his way to Clusters headquarters with
dispatches when this event took
place. Later he played an active part
in the pursuit Of Sitting Bull,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-02
SHORT LOCALS

Hggs. 2S cents; butter, 30 cents.
EPrices furnished by II. v. Smoots.
Mrs. r. j. Robinson departed We'd
nesday evening for Baltimore, Md.
Frank Kirby is removing his family
to Mt. vernon.-Centerburg Gazette.
Mrs. George Rightmire of Millwood
is spending few days in this city.
Mrs. b. +. Hammond and Miss
Pearle Thatcher of Millwood spent
Thursday in this city with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Vannatta of
North Gay street spent Thursday In
Utica.
Friday and Saturday will be the
last days of Kerner's shoe sale. Hur-
ry If you want any bargains.
Mrs Earl Sperry OF the Old Della
ware road went to Warsaw Thursday
to visit with relatives.
Joseph Landers OF Utica was bust
ness visitor here Wednesday and
Thursday.
Harold A. Matheson of Elliott street
went to Gambler on business Thurs
day.
Henry C. Devin OF North Main
street went TO Cleveland Thursday
on business.
i Mrs. Harry Beinhower Of Brandon
went to Columbus Wednesday to
spend few days with her parents
County Auditor Walter NJ. Riley is
spending few days in Millwood on
business.
Application blanks for automobile
licenses may be obtained at The
Banner office free OF charge If
Herbert W. Smith Of East Ham
tramck street spent Thursday in Co
lumbus on business.
l.. G. stllwell of East High street
went to Columbus Thursday on bust
ness.
Mrs. John lowering of Coshocton
avenue went to Danville Thursday to
spend the day with relatives.
Mrs. Charles Sapp Of East Vine
street spent Thursday in Howard
with relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Carrigan have
moved their household goods to Blu
oil 10
County Surveyor c. b. Shaw of this
city went TO Columbus on business
\ Thursday.
Mrs. Bert Tanner of East Vine
street spent Thursday in Howard
with friends,
Mrs. Clifford Kring of this cit,
went to Gambler Thursday to spen'
the day
The l.. Il. l.. will give a self-serv'
supper Friday. March 2, from to Z
M Gay street NJ. Il. church.
Miss Anna Beam returned Thurs
day TO her home in Toledo after vis
h with Mrs. Lizzie Conard, East Gam
bssr street.
Kerner's shoe sale will poeitivel
close next Saturday night. Remen
Der. you will pay much more TO
shoes next week.
Mrs. John Howell has returned I
her home in this city after attendin
the BennettGerke wedding in Man
aeid. Mr.. Bennett Is her brother.
Miss Florence French OF the Woo
ter road departed Wednesday for II
Dana, Pa, where she WIN visit wit
her sister, Mrs. Carrie Watt,
Mrs. Ransom Riley OF Wildwood
the guest Of County Auditor an
Mrs. Walter NJ. Riley OF East Han
tramck street.
There will be a meeting Frida
night at the chamber Of commerC
headquarters when the report OF Il
subcommittee on new city chart'
will DO made.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-02
LINER SAVES TWO AT SEA.
Barge Crew Drifting In Ice Covered
Craft--Get $40 Purse.

craft--Get $40 Purse.
New York The Ward liner Sara
toga. from Havana, brought in two
seamen. Jose Faria and Manual Bap-
tista. crew of the coal barge Edward
#. Clark, which. with her sister barge
the Theodore Palmer broke away from
the ocean tug Minnie in northwest
erly blast The Saratoga fell In with
the Clark. covered with ice and the
seas breaking over her, about 240 miles
south of Sandy Hook
The two men launched dory and
rowed to the Saratoga and boarded her
by sea ladder Captain Miller Of the
Saratoga also noted another barge tiy-
ing distress signals with tank stand
ing by and preparing to take off the
seamen. Passengers of the Saratoga
made up purse OF $40 for the two
seamen.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-02
NElGMBORnOOD NEWS

Two more, was what the attend
ing physician announced Monday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hull of Mt. Gil
cad when Mrs. HUH gave birth to her
numbers IL,
Out of a total of 90 jury prospects
In the Wertz murder case, Newark,
only II jurors have been chosen even
tentatively. The alleged murder was
committed over year ago and pub
lie opinion has been pretty strongly
|, formed.
Melville Bird Talmage died Tues
day at his home In Mt Gilead ut the
age OF 73. He was Civil war veter.
an and one Of Mt Gilead's most prom
inent and respected citizens.
Nina Geog has instituted divorce
proceedings In the courts OF Coshoc-
tou county. charging that her hus-
band. Lewis Geog. is too fond OF hard
| cider.
When one of the rural carriers out
of Mt. Gilead became sick recently
Postmaster G b. Chilcote took his
place.
| 81
Mansfield healer" is aaid to have
saved the life af Mrs Samuel Shar
rock OF Martel aF'ar tte attending
physician had given her up.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-02
U. S. LAYS SUBMARINE NET.
Il Blocks Entrance to Hampton Roads
and Is Two Miles Long.

II Blocks Entrance to Hampton Roads
and Is Two Miles Long.
Norfolk. va.-As II protection against
hostile submarines Il powerful steel net
has been placed in Hampton Roads be-
tween Fort Wool and the government
pier at Fort Monroe. The net blocks
entrance to the entire channel OF the
roads and affords absolute protection
70 Fort Monroe and Old Point Com
fort.
The net was laid with so much Sc.
crecy that its presence was not known
until masters of vessels were forbidden
to pass over It without authority from
the commanding officer OF the navy pa
troll boats now on duty In the roads.
The net is about two miles long. Its
efficiency was proved by the capture
of the steamship Madison.
New Year Calls In China.
New Year calls are the custom In
China, and you have to pay them in
festive attire of silk or satin.
These fine clothes tsays Archdeacon
Moule In the Chinese People, can be
hired, the price being gradually lower
ed as the hours of the first six days
| pass by. We complained once of the
very late arrival of caller, who
should have been among the first to
salute us, He replied that money was
scarce. and he was obliged TO wait fol
the cheapest day TO secure tine robe
already donned and doffed by a dozer
of others. During these ceremonial
days the whole community seems tc
give itself over TO iEdiscriminate gam
bling, practice Illegal gnd condemned
both by Chinese>iaw and standards Of
morality, but winked at during this
season
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-30
BURRSVILLE.

Mrs. F. A. Porter has returned home
after a short visit with her children in
Greenwood and Fairfield, Pa.
Miss Lucinda Fountain was the guest
Of Miss Laura Thawley on Sunday.
Mrs. E. H. Sapp and little son Rob
ert William, and Miss Evelyn Wyatt
We're week end visitors at the home of
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r
H. Dill
Miss Marie NOVEL; Of Denton was an
! over-Sunday visitor at the home of Mrs.
Margaret Thawley.
w. f. Cheezum has purchased from
H. L. Cooper a tract of twenty acres
with bungalow and other necessary i'm
provements, on the State Road, short
distance north Of Denton. The price paid
is said to have been s2,5O0 Mr.. Cheez-
um, who now occupies the farm known
as the Albert Harrington farm on the
road leading from Burrsville to Browns
vile, will remove to his new property
after December 5th
Harlan r. Blades, who was called to
military service at Camp Meade two
weeks ago, was discharged and has re-
turned to the home Of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George L. Blades.
Alfred Raughley, who has been in the
Cambridge hospital for several weeks.
suffering with typhoid fever has return
ed home and is convalescing.
George Benson left on Saturday for
Camp Dix, having received a call to 90
Thursday.
Revival meetings are in progress at
Wesley NJ. f. Church Rev. W. N. Con-
oway is pastor in charge
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Dill enter |
tanned on Sunday at their home Mr.. and !
Mrs. NJ. Leland Wyatt and daughter
Margaret Evelyn, Of Denton: Mr.. and |
Mrs. Emile H. sapp and little son, Rob
ert William and Charles Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Benson entertain
ed a number Of friends last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Bates Stephens. of
Denton were guests Of J. W. Stephens
on Sunday
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-30
SHAWNEE.

A business meeting of the Parent.
Ieacher Association will be held Al
the school house on Tuesday evening
Green Workman and family of Har-
rlngton were entertained last Sunday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Donovan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Stevenson of
Philadelphia are visiting relatives in
Shawnee. Al
James Dunn is the purchaser of a
new Ford. .
Clarence Calhoun and family wera
visitors in Houston on Sunday
j. Ross Osmond, who lately qoid
MS farm to Short and Hall. held bjs
sale Of personal property on TbursdaH,
OF last week and left on Monday for
ms future home in Philadelpbia
Harry Emory and family will no1o
20 Milford the first of the year. tbe
Iarm he leaves will be tenanfad b,,
Bert Walls. Burton Hendricks ava
wite will also move to Milford anS
MS father will move on tbe nrone,.t,, 49,
ne Will Yacate. Frank Vibhart Mi,
move back to the home farm ana . D.
) Harding will move to his own 70 ~, ~,
salDert sA.'t FOstles will take the Jefferson
~, a. u an1 Mr: Martin from Philadel-
pnla Will I'LL his place. John MaIon-
ey VIII move to Marcus Hook and bis
place will be taken by his son-in-iaw
Mrs: B. W. Mills of Milford snant
Abbott. = n
,,s sunday School at p. m, preach
ing oy the pastor at 8 D. m. There
win De a Harvest Home service held
In the evening at 7.SO. - 'u
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-30
HOUSTON.

The W. C. T. U. will meet Thurs
day evening next at the home Of Mrs
Will Chism; text word Patience.
Minnehaha Council No. II visited
Saguaeha Council No. 9 of Magnolia
on Tuesday evening, when a pleasant
evening was spent.
Miss Marguerite Graham visited her
parents on Sunday.
Little Miss, Gladys Thistlewood who
has been quite sick for over a week,
is much better at this writing and is
able to be at her school duties again.
Mrs. Ralph Jump went to Philadel-
phia last week to attend the wedding
Of her brother, Ralph Wright.
Mrs. Theodore ThistlewoOd and
Mrs. Everett ManlOve were Harring-
ton visitors on Monday.
Mrs. Howard Thistlewood and son,
Theodore, spent Friday in Milford.
The Ladies Aid will meet on Mon
day night, December 3rd, at the home
of Mrs. ]. H. Johnson.
B. F. Sedgwick has been entertain
ing friends from Wilmington and Phil
adelphia, who came down for the hunt
ing season.
The canning factory is still running
on full time on sweet potatoes, but
they are rotting so badly that it is re-
ported that work will not last much
longer.
Right now is the time to buy your
Christmas gifts. Ny store is all dressed
up in holiday attire. The Christmas spirit |
prevails. Ny stock of gift goods. both
staple and novelty, is complete. II is |
all arranged for easy selection. Select /
yours now; pay small deposit and have |
It put aside for you. N. NJ. Stokes. |
ieweler Windsor Block, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bradley and
family were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Murphy Of Lincoln on Sunday.
Miss Helen Cleaver of Wilmington,
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Vo-
shell.
The friends Of Thomas Renson, col
ored, were shocked to hear Of his sud
den death on Monday. He was we'll
known here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest KiKllen have re-
turned from pleasant visit with Phil
adelphia friends.
Mrs. Wilbur Friedel, who has been in
poor health for some time, was operated
on Sunday. and is getting along as nice
ly as can be expected.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-30

COW or two, for you may be able to buy
a couple more during the coming win.
ter. Plan for the shelter and ever
thing that win minister to the cOmfOt
and the producing power Of the COWS
Remember the cow is not a beast Of
burden that must rustic for her own
living as well as minister to your profit
Do not forget that the COW is a fac
tory, turning what materials she Is
supplied with into a most salable and
money making commodity. Care for
her properly and she will give you 10
return the most excellent profit.
You should, with a dozen good COWS
realize at least $500 per year from the
sale OF the milk or other products, be-
sides the calf crop and the growth
realized from a number of pigs, which
Will thrive on the unsOld portion Of the
R'Nduct of the milk bucket. Not only
g this to be realized, but the improve
ment Of your land win go steadily on
year after year.
With the improvement of the land
you will have. more abundant haf
vests. These harvests will necessitate
more cows. More cows will necess
tate more barn room for the housing
the cows and their feed. OF cOursl
you will have a silo. This is essential
People use primitive methods Onll
when compelled to do so. They US ,
modern methods when It is at all pos {
sible. All progressive farmers US
the most up to date machinery an'
everything else they can possibly en- {
ploy. The reason is they can accol
plish so much more with the same e.
fort or even with less. The prOgressH
farmer always has silO or is preIG
ing for one. II has become ne@ !
sity. He viii soon realize that be ms 4
give the dairy department of his fS'
his best effort and ats s
don. Why? He has found it to
the real daily money producing featl
Of his farm.-1ome and Farm.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-30
BRIDGEVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Owens, who re-
side near Bridgeville, celebrated theiI
golden wedding anniversary on Sat
urday evening last when they enter
| tanned a number of relatives and
friends at a delightful dinner.
Warren McAllen of Harrington was
Sunday visitor here.
William Hand, Of Dover, spent Sun
day with his daughter, Mrs. L. T..
Calhoun.
Miss Katherine Kimble, who has
been confined to her home for some
time, is recovering.
Bridgeville football team took an
easy game from EastOn, Md, on Tues
day with score of 81 to O. During
the game two of the visiting team re-
ceived injuries. Charles Conway of
the local team did some fine playing
The season will probably be closed
after playing Laurel, Cambridge and
Georgetown.
Edward White has been a Philadel-
phia visitor.
Mr.. and Mrs. ElktOn Adams of
Wilmington are spending a few days
with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs Temple HinsOn are
being congratulated on the birth OF
fine baby boy.
Harold Unruh of fredericksburg was
the Sunday guest or Mr.. and Mrs.
j. W. Layton.
Roland Scott, who has been en-
ployed in Wilmington, has returned
Miss Mildred Clifton of Greenwood
spent the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dimes.
James Conway, VINO is attending
Goldey College, is spending the holi- |
days at his home here.
Miss Edna Dickerson has been visit !
ing her sister, Mrs. Arthur Russell, |
Of Milford.
Bradford Jones of Wilmington was
visiting his parents here part of the
week.
Harry Butler, Lee Morris and Rus
sell Snowberger have returned from
Pine Top, N. c., where they went to
buy holly, but owing to the scarcity
)f labor were compelled to return.
A number of wreathes are being
brought to town from the surround
ng country.
Mrs. Mary Hastings of Laurel has
leen the guest of Mrs. Russell Short
his week.
Carter Owens, who is attending
chool at POughkeepsie. n. Y, is
pending the Thanksgiving holidays
With his parents here.
Right now is the time to buy your
christmas gifts. My store is all dressed
p in holiday attire. The Christmas spirit
revails. My stock of gift goods, both
taple and novelty. is complete. It is
Il arranged for easy selection. Select
ours now; pay small deposit and have
put aside for you. N. NJ. Stokes.
eweler. Windsor Block, Milford.
Legal blanks, deeds, mortgages, etc.
an be had at Luther Calhoun's Bar
er Shop, where orders will be taken {
or any kind Of printing, as we'll as t
)r advertise ents to be published In
his paper. ALI orders for advertls- I
lg must be at the shop before We'd {
esday noon Of the week Of publica-
on. G
LUTHER T. CALHOUN,
-12-tf Agent Milford Chronicls.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-30
ADAMS CROSSROADS.

The Bloomery Aid met with Mrs
]. NJ. Adams on Tuesday Afternoon
OF this week with large attendance
Preaching at Blomery at three D. m
on Sunday next, with Sunday school
at two p. m.
Mrs. Stella Porter has gone to Bal.
timore this week, where she will re-.
main for the winter with her husband
and daughter.
Mrs. Edith Lewis of Norfolk. Va
IS spending two weeks with Mrs
Blanche Adams and other relatives
here. '0s
Women Of the community are bus-
lily engaged in making holly wreafbs
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Melvin of near
Hurloek spent the week end with rel
atives here.
Miss Altha Adams has been the re-
cent guest Of Miss Helen Morris of
Greenwood. -
Mrs. James Pierce is spending
some time with her daughter, Mrs
D. R. Adams. -