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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05

The library Is not affected by the re-
cent ruling of the fuel administration
and will be open every Monday as. usu-
al from two until nine o'clock.
The library has purchased some
very interesting books during the past
month. The most important of these
Is the Life and Letters of Edward Ey-
erett Hale written by Edward Ever
EFT Hale, Jr
For the two volumes OF this work
the son has examined thousands Of
letters, many diaries and note books
kept with astonishing care and rcgu-
larity all through Dr Iialc's life, a
great number OF sermons. addresses
and lectures, scrapbooks aud other
such material, as well as many pub
lished volumes and articles. And he
has used his materials as sculptor
would use clay and has built a clear
and luminous picture which stands
out. real ana authentic part Of the
man AK he was.
Several new war books have also
been added to the library.
Among these are Fighting for Peace
by Henry Van Dyke, My Home in the
Field OF Honor. by Mrs Frances vii.
son liuard All In it by John Hay
Beth. Private Peat by II. r. Peut
and Garry on. by Coningsby Dawson,
the novelist and soldier
Gifts are acknowledged from the
following people Miss Alice Lane.
Robert w Simpson Miss Mildred Al.
err It, Curtis Kinney aud Phnip Ice.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05
WILL COME HOME
WHEN UNCLE SAM
WHIPS THE KAISER
Local Boy Writes From
France; Sees Clinton
Coe Often

Mrs. w. r.. Sellers OF Green Valley
received a letter recently from her
nephew, William Taylor, VINO is a
member OF an American ambulance
company in France saying that he
often met his cousin, Clinton Coe of
this city, who is also in France, and
that both We're in the best OF health.
Wen be nome just as soon as Ul-
le Sam whips the kaiser" Taylor said
in closing his letter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05
LOCAL MEN TALK ON
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
AT FREDERICKTKOWN

FREDERICKToWN, Teb IL. G.
Mayer. secretary Of the Nj. Vernon
Chamber OF Commerce, aud Henry G,
beam OF Mt. Vernon attended pro.
gram at tho high school hero this
morning and each gave an address
upon tho subject Of war eavlngs
stamps. Others speaking on this top,
10 were Mr. Braddock, Mr. Wallger
and the district superintendent OF
schools OF this place.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05
Urged To Attend The Men
Only Meeting In The
Afternoon
EVENING SERVICE TO
BE STARTED QUICKLY
Mrs. Minges To Sing An H.
lustrated Song; Other
Jottings
(eY Prese Reparterl

Tomorrow viii be q biz day at the
Minges revival, at tho Church OF
Christ. All old and new members ana
friends invited to attend thc Bible
school at 9:3u. An effort is being
made for Y rccord,brcaEing attrad.
ance, and the evangelist viii give Il
briel talk at the close. AT 1890 Evan
geist Minges win preach on THE
Worlds Greatest Memorial"
a meeting for men and boys only
viii be held at 2;30, when Evangelist
Nlinges will deliver his great address
on "'fhc Other Fellow The old sol
dicrs on the Gl A. H. are invited to
attend this service in q body, and
special seats will be reserved for
them. While this meeting is in prog
ress in the auditorium, Mrs Mingcg
and Miss Caster viii held a meeting
in the basement for Gir5 )f junior
and senior hign school a%C and older
The Sunday evening service will
begin as soon as the building Is filled
The Rev j. A. LonE win conducl II
baptismal service at : o'clC@k. Prof
w. A. Burton will lead the chorus and
will also play trombone solo and
solos will he sung by Mrs. Mingcs and
Mr., Jarman. a special feature of the
musical program win be the illustrat.
ed scng, TEL Mother III BE There."
This song Is illustrated with II beau.
tifully colored slides. Evangelist
Minges' address of the evening win
be on "ChristiaA Union from Il Bust
ness Mans Viewpoint" ."
Tonight is farmers night aud the
evangelist breaches on "The Second
Coming OF Christ Il subject whicn is
eau sing much discussion IN these
days. Cash prizes OF $2 win be given
to the farmer coming the greatest
distance TO attend the meeting, the
farmer bringing the largest load of
people TO the meeting and tac one
who brings the largest family Cf his
own.
The church was packed last night
and the large number OF slides which
We're shown OF China, Japan. Africa
and tibet proved to be highly in,
suuctiye, as well rs Interesting, and
the accompanying lecture h. Miss
Caster was mucn enjoyed by every.
one. After the baptismal service by
Rev. Long, PROF. Burton took charge
OF the song and prayer service. Eval
gelist Mmgcs preached a very inspir-
ing foreign missionary sermon on the
subject: Does il Pay?' showing that
missionary work IN the foreign field
does pay from every standpoint, of
business as well AS religion, in that II
is OF great commercial value to tho
United States.
lie extended the usual gospel inyi
tutiol at the close of the sermon and
again large number responded, COM
ing forward TO confess their faith in
Christ as their Savior. The service
closed with an Illustrated sang, THE
Ninety and Nine and tlU benedic.
tion was pronounced by the Rev. l..
G., Walker Cf CenterbWg, Ohio, who
was in the audience.
Evangelist Mmgcs delivered IN ad-
dress At $40 this morning to u class
of boys at the g. NJ, c, A. which was
very much appreciated, This after
noon at 2;3O n meeting for girls from
the seventh grade to Junior high
school age, was held at the home Of
Mrs Sandcrson for the purpose of or.
anizuS a Triangle club.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05
Geo. Suntimer Dies

George Smtlmer. b2, died at his
homo IN Brinkhaven at o'clock Cat.
urday morning from complication
OF diseases. He leaves his vito ald
two daughters, Juanita Suntlner, at
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05
SPARKS HAS POSITION
WITH GAS COMPANY
In CHARLESTON, w. VA.

Forrest l.. Sparks left for Charles
ten, W. Va, Saturday to assume the
duties OF his new position as assist.
ant 10 the superintendent of the Kan
awha Manufacturers Gas Co. OF that
city Mr. Sparks has until recently
been in the employ of the Hope Engi.
necling and Supply Co. OF this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05
WATERWORKS OFFICE
MOVES TO CITY HALL

Tho waterworks department was
fully moved into the city ball Friday
but, contrary to expectation. was not
ready to do any business and will not
be until Saturday The work OF NOV.
ing tho Ceatral Power Co.'s Offices In
to the old city oilico building is pro
crossing rapidly and both OF the mov.
crs will be settled soon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05
THAWING OF PIPES
CAUSES SMALL FIRE
AT WEICHERT HOME

Flames shooting from tho floors of
the homo of John Woichert, Rogers
aud Vine streets, at 1880 a. m Satur.
day caused the fire department to br
called to that place 10 eYtinguish a
FIRE caused by someone thawlug out
pipes under the floors Littlo damage
was douc
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05
KROFT RETIRES AFTER
IS YEARS in SERVICE
or RAILROAD COMP ANY

After serving the company at its
shops here for a period OF 35 years,
the Pennsylyania Railroad company
has announced the retirement of JOS.
cph kr0ft Of j17 East Burgess street.
Mr Kroft's long service with the com.
pany will be rewarded with monthly
pension.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05

John Collins and Mrs. Mary Nolan
have returned from a visit with relu-
tiyes in Memphis. Tenn. MIR Collins
also spent q few days in Camp Sheli-
dan, Ala., visiting members Of Il Dat
terry.
Miss Anita Collie returned to Cen.
terbmg Friday after visiting relatives
perc. WI
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05

Frank ciayrooi OF the o. s. Z. deal'
tai college. Columbus, " here fof u
few days visiting his parents
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05

home. and Mrs. Earl Pipes, of Akron.
The funeral at 10 o'clock Monday
morning at tho Brinkhaven Church Of
Christ. burial in Tivorton
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05
KERN OPENS AGENCY
IN MARIETTA; WILL
DO COLLECTING WORK

The following item concerning the
removal of Bernhard Kern to Mariet-
ia from this city was published by
the Marietta Register.Leader
Marietta Is to have collecting
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05
Account Filled

The FIRST And final account of ID. H.
Grubb, administrator Of the estate of
Elizabeth H. Adams, has been tlled in
the probate court showing $2,Sl9.03
received and $32l.4o expended, leav-
ing balance OF s2,49s.%S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05
WIDOWS ELECTIONS
FILED BY MRS. ROWE
Will Take Under Will OF Hus-
band; Court House
News

Sarah l.. Rowe, widow OF James
Rowe, has filed her election TO take
under the provisions OF her husbands
win.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05
Trustees Account

Augusta ". Yaugcr, trustee for
Clara E. Goff, has filed his third ac-
count in the probate court, showing
$2,45f.20 received and sl,75G.20 e&-
pended, leaving a balance OF sG95.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05

war work and are ready to do their
hit again
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-05
Appointed Assignee


Paul NJ, Asbnugh has been appoint
ed assignee OF Or. !. $. Workman, ac.
cording to au entry filed IN tho pro
bate court Friday. He furnished bond
IN tho sum OF $4,000 with a surety
company IA security. w. A. IIosack,
l.. A. Stream and c. G. Weaver were
appointed appraisers.
In
Marriage License
Fletcher Blair, machnist, Mt Yer.
non. and Margaret r. Hayden, Blad.
cnsburs Rev. ID. G, Coburn.
Deed Filed
Sias Parr to Winifred Ayers, city
property, 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-26
Solomon on the Pumpkin.

My son, when thou makest up thy
list of good things to eat forget not the
pumpkin. For It's uses are manifold.
1t groweth In the waste places and its
golden glow maketh OF the fall fields q
beauty spot. The small boy fndeth 1t
convenient for his purposes. The dairy
COW rejoiceth in its succulence and
doubleth her yield. The manufacturer
converteth 1t into jam OF hundred
varieties. But Its browning glory
cometh when the housewife maketh it
into pie. For 1t grstifieth the palate
and filleth the belly. 1t instilleth the
soul with courage, it stuffeth the crop
with sand and filleth the body with
vigor. 1t maketh q man to rejoice In
bis strength and leadeth him to tesr up
the earth to accomplish the desires OF
his heart.
For there is nothing like unto 1t upon
the entire bill of fare. Boston boasteth
of her baked beans. The Marylander
maketh merry with oyster and terrspin.
The Hoosier hath bis possum, persim.
mons, and pawpsws. The Missourisn
waxsth full and fat on hog jowl and
greens. The Texan perfumeth hil
breath with onion. The Louisiansu
dineth on frog legs and the Kansan hath
bis manger full of alfalfa. But they III
eat pumpkin pie when November bring
| eth her bounty. Verify there 10 no OK
ception. The Democrat loveth It; the
Republican sweareth by It; the Progress
slve delighteth 10 II, and the Prohibi
ZIONIST filleth his belly to tightness. II
is an American institution whose glory
fadeth not with the high cost Of living,
and It. fame will endure, even to th,
end Of the earth.-ANoN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-26
Look After Farm Tools.

Farm machinery In recent years has
played q very important role In crop
production, and this year Its place In
farm operations Is more important than
ever before. The proper amount and
kind of tools will enable the farmer to
work more land and obtain better re-
turns. In fact, the increased use Of
farm machinery frequently makes Il
possible to manage the farm with less
help. One of the greatest causes of
deterioration of farm tools and imple-
ments is their exposure to the weather
and the failure upon the part Of the
farmer or laborer TO clean them properly
before they are put away for the season
when they are not in active use. There
Ia a wide variation In the length of life
of those farm implements treated proper
" and those left to rust In the fields.
This difference Is sufficient to pay high
interest on the initial cost of good farm
machinery. The lack Of proper storage
and care during the winter months is
responsible for much of the depreciation.
This season also Is the beat time In
which to repair machines and put them
In the proper mechanical condition.
The farmer has everything TO gain and
nothing to lose by placing bis order as
early ss possible for new machines and
repair parts which will be needed next
season. II this fact is true In normal
times, Its importance 10 magnified many
times now that shipments frequently
require longer time.
The farmer has been advised timel
without number concerning the desir
ability of overhauling farm tools anG
implements during the slack season
Whether such advice 10 necessary OF
whether it is acted upon In normal timel
| is not question to be considered now
The need for ample machinery, running
smoothly and without breakdowns IL
1918, 10 more important to the farmel
than ever before. To this end steps
should be taken this winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-26
Shark EIshIno an Industry.

Shark fishing has evolved, from a
sport to an organized industry In the
Pacific waters off the southwestern
coast. The skin Of various species Of
the fish when tanned forms tough,
durable, leather that Is In considerable
demand, and the oil that Is extracted
from the carcass likewise has CONNER
cial value. OF late japanese syndi-
cate has undertaken the exploitation OF
this long-neglected field and, as q re-
suit, large numbers of sharks are being
captured. The mottled skins OF the
tiger sharks are being made Into Slip
pers, belts, gloves and other articles,
while those of the great blue and bask-
ing sharks, which are especially thick
and strong, are used for purposes that
demand long-lived materlal.-Popular
Mechanics Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-26
Effect of War on Irada.

It would be impossible to give In de-
tail the effect Of the European war on
American trade, but partial statements
show the approximate effect on some
branches of trade. Thus 1t appears
that during the first 20 months Of war
our exports Of articles used expressly
for war purposes amounted to $1,092,-
5S2,249. The smallest shipments were
In the opening month of the war, Aug
ust, 1914, when such exports amount
ed to only SS551 oil and increased al
most steadily up to March, 1915, when
the total was S114,328,4 ,428. For the
20 months the exports Of explosives
amounted to $166, ,159,515; gunpowder.
s1O4,605,7S5; cartridges, S4O.3OS,817i
dynamite, $3,211.073; commercial au-
tomobiles, $S2,667, 1875; mules, $50, 0,026,-
SOL; horses, $125,241, ,206; airplanes,
$7,401, TOT; firearms, s20,1409S1; mis-
cellaneous iron and steel, including
empty shells, Sill, $685. ,S18; rubber, In
Guiding auto tires, sSs,S5S, ,78S; barbed
and plain wire, $44, ,4S5,3S5. According
to statistics Of the United States de-
partment Of commerce, more than
three-quarters Of the total export
trade Of the United States In 1915
went to the allied nations Of Europe,
and this including only war exports.
and not provisions or foodstuffs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-26

there were good reasons. Caroline and
her brother had been detained. Per
haps the automobile had broken down
-the things were always breaking
down Just at the most iqconvenient
Hmes, perhaps - Well at any
Iate, he would not phone just yet. He
would wait little longer.
At last the bell rang. Captain Elisha
sprang up, smiling, his impatence and
worry forgotten, and, pushing the but
Ter aside, hurried to open the door him.
self. He did 50, and faced not his niece
and nephew, but Pearson. -
"Good evening, captain" hailed the
young man cheerily. "Didn't expect
me, did your I dropped in, for q mo-
ment to shake hands with you and to
offer congratulations to Miss Warren"
Then, noticing the expression on his
friends face, he added: "What's the
matter? Anything wrongf Am I In
trudingT
'No, mol Course not. You're as well
come as another egg In poor mans
henhouse. Come right In and take OF
your things. I'm glad to see you. Only
well, the fact Is I thought twas
Caroline comm home. She and Stevie
was to be here over two hours ago, and
I can't imagine what's keepin' EN-"
He insisted upon his visitors remain
ing, although the latter, when he un-
derstood the situation, was reluctant to
do 80.
But q good many minutes passed,
and stin they did not come. Pearson,
aware Of bis companions growing
anxiety, chatted Of the novel, Of the
people at the boarding house, of any
thing and everything he could think Of
likely to divert attention from the one
important topic. The answers he re-
ceived were more and more brief and
absent. At last, when Edwards again
appeared, appealingly mute, at the en-
trance to the dining room Captain
Elisha, with sigh which was almost
q groan, surrendered.
Il guess" he said reluctantly-T
guess, Jim, there amt any use waitin'
any longer. Somethin's kept 'em, and
they don't be here for dinner. You and
I'll set down and eat-though I amt
- :''e appetite cal'lated to have"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-26
CHAPTER X.
aCarcIins, ! Want You.S

DEARSON had dined hours before,
but he followed his friend, re-
4 solved to please the latter by go
ing through the form Of pretending to
eat.
They sat down together. Captain
Elisha, with a rueful smile, pointed to
the floral centerpiece.
1--WE won't touch the birthday cake,
Jim," he added little later. "She's
got to cut that herself
The soup was only lukewarm, but
neither of them commented on the fact.
The captain had scarcely tasted Of his
when he paused, his spoon in air.
"Heyr' he =. exclaimed. Listen!
What's that1 By the everlastin', It is.
Here they are at lastr'
He sprang up with such enthusiasm
that his chair tipped backward against
the buffers devoted shins. Pearson,
almost as much pleased, also rose.
Captain Elisha paid scant attention
to the chair incident.
"What are you waitin' for?" he de-
manded, whirling on Edwards, who
was righting the chair with one hand
and rubbing his knee with the other.
"Don't you hear 'em at the door7 Let
'em inl'
BE reached the library first, his
friend following more leisurely. Caro-
line and Stephen had just entered.
"Well," he cried in his quarterback
voice, his face beaming with relief and
delight, you are here, amt you! I
begun to think Why, what's the
matterT
The question was addressed to Ste
phen. who stood nearest to him. The
boy did not deign to reply. With q
contemptuous grunt he turned scorn-
fully away from his guardian.
"What Is 1t, Caroline3" demanded
Captain Elisha. "Has anything hap
penedT
The girl looked coldly at him. A
new brooch-Mrs. Corcoran Dunn's
birthday gift-sparkled at her throat.
mo accident has happened, If that is
what you mean," she said.
"But-why, yes, that was what ]
meant. You was SO awful late, and
you know you said you'd be home for
dinner, so"-
II changed my mind. Come, Steve"
She turned to leave the room. Pear.
son at that moment entered it Ste
phen saw him first.
"What?" he cried. "Well, Of all the
nerve! Look, Carol"
"Jim-Mr. Pearson I mean-ran In
few minutes ago." explained Captain
Elisha, bewildered and stammering.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-26
OLD METHOD OF TRANSPORT
Raft 20 Used In America Today Has
lts Counterpart 10 Every coun.
try In the World.

The raft has been used for centu-
ries for carrying various cargoes,"
writes Day Allen Wiley in St Nicho-
las. 'It carried Egyptian cotton on
the Nile; 1t is in service on the Kongo
river in Africa and the Ganges in In
dia; but the raft which Is its own
cargo is that composed Of logs-a
method of water transportation that
originated In Nova Scotia a half cen
tury ago.
"Tree trunks cut from Nova Scotia
forests were moved on wooden rollers
to one Of the harbors, where the logs
were piled in layers and bound to-
gether with twisted wire rope. The
raft was to be taken to q lumber mill
on New York harbor, where the logs
were to be cut into timber for building
purposes. To haul the raft while on
the sea, one end Of heavy wire rope
was fastened to its bow, the other was
secured to the rear deck Of steam
tugboat. It started on its ocean Jour-
ney, but never reached Its destination,
for gale Of wind sprang up, the tow
ing rope parted, and the raft drifted
out to sea. Later, some Of the logs
were found washed ashore on the Nor
wegian coast.
"In the Northwest the transportation
Of lumber In RATS Is very extensive.
They are of enormous dimensions, In
shape closely resembling cigar, hav-
ing its greatest number at the middle
and tapering to a point at both ends.
While these RATS are Of varying sizes,
the smallest usually contains at least
FIVE thousand pieces Of timber, ranging
from so to 10 feet In length and from
two to nearly five feet In diameter at
the butt.
consequently, some Of the RATS
made in this peculiar fashion are near
ly as long as the largest transatlantic
liners, measuring no less than $50 feet
from end to end"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-26
Ideal Site for . Dairy.

whenever possible the COW stable
should be- on high ground with good
natural drainage. Poultry houses, hog
sheds, manure piles or surroundings
which pollute the stable air and fur
nish breeding places for flies should not
be near the COW stable. Tho silo may
be connected with the stable by feed
room, bat Il should be shut on By .
tight door. This 10 convenient and a.
90 prevents silsge odors In the stable ex-
cspt at feeding time. After the silage
has beon fed, the stable can be thorough
II aired before the next milking period.
An ideal ate for barnyard ID . south
slope which drains away from the stable.
II the barnyard 10 inclined 10 be muddy,
Il should be improved BY drainage and
by the use Of cinders or gravel. A clean
yard is great help In keeping the COW!
fron becoming dirty with mud and
manure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-26

.WelI,n she said ooldIyv wnat 40 you
want Of mefS
HE thought, Of course, we'd had din
ner-and-and-he just wanted to wish
you many happy returns, Caroline"
Pearson had extended his hand, and a
"Good evening" was on his lips. Ste
phen's strange behavior and language
caused him to halt. He flushed, awk-
ward, surprised, indignant.
Caroline turned and saw him. She
started, and her cheeks also grew Grim
son. Then, recovering, she looked him
full in the face and deliberately and
disdainfully turned her back.
"Come, Steve,' she said again, and
walked from the room.
Her brother hesitated, glared at Pear.
son and then stalked haughtily after
her.
Captain Elisha's bewilderment was
supreme. he stared open mouthed aft
or his nephew and niece and then
turned slowly to his friend.
"what on earth, Jim% he stam-
mered. "What's It meanT
Pearson shrugged bis shoulders II
think know what It means" he said.
II presume that Miss Warren and her
brother have learned Of my trouble
with their father"
"Heyi No, you don't think that's itT'
II think there's no doubt Of t."
"But bowr'
IT don't know how. What do know
Is that I should not have come here. I
felt 1t and, II you win remember, ]
said so. was Q fool Good night, cap
tAin.v s....~----
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-26
Give Pig place In the Sun.

Remember this In making your piggery
ready for the spring war litters: A
little pig loves sunshine and needs It
almost a much % he needs food. No
piggery 10 fls for the purpose unless It
admits direct sunshine on 10 the floor Of
svery pom &C the time the pigs are far
rowed, furnishes plenty Of fresh air and
provides for exercise In the open air.
Dryness, sunshine, warmth, fresa cir,
freedom from draft and exsrclse ere Of
primary importance In raising pigs.
These secured, the job 10 half done. In
putting up buildings the ok require
msnts just mentioned must Be kept CON-
stantly In mind. Not one can be neg