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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26

about on the byroads getting the lay
Of the land, and sometimes stepping
aside to gather the poppies. blue bells.
daisies and buttercups that make the
French countryside look like a huge
bouquet at this season.
There are American In the Villages
buying knick-knacks, hunting the
scarce American smoking tobacco or
sitting with children In doorways get.
ting first notions Of French from their
picture books. They are on an i'm.
provised diamond I'm pasture with
bat and ball OCCASIONALLY not often. for
sporting articles are quite as scarce
as American tobacco here where the
American Young Mems Christian Ae.
sociation has not yet penetrated ef.
fectively
American airs are heard every.
where-sung, whistled or played on
an instrument that is quite as strange
to these parts as were the bag pipers
four years ago-the mouth organ.
The pipes and the mouth organ
come together frequently where the
Scotch and Americans are billetted in
such proximity as to facilitate an ey.
change of amenities. If the overseas
boys haven't yet learned to appreciate
all the beauties of the pipes, the
Scotchmen dance to almost any kind
of music.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
BRENT FAILS TO PASS
ARMY PHYSICAL EXAM.
WILL FINISH SENTENCE

Carl Brent, who is serving 60.
day sentence in the county Jail for
contributing to the delinquency of a
MINOR, failed to pass the physical ex-
animation as tailor In the army
when he was taken to Columbus to
enlist Tuesday, by Deputy Sheriff
Lytle. Consequently, Brent was re-
turned to the jail to finish his sen.
tence. whereas IL he had passed the
test he would have been released for
service in the army.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
PLEDGES COMING IN
Many People Send In Prom.
ises To Buy w. 5.
Stamps

large number of pledge cards
have been received by the war saw
ings committee during the past week,
as result of an effort to bring up
the sales in Mt. Vernon which are far
behind the other districts in the coun.
ty. These came from persons who
were not seen during the bipartisan n
campaign and many of whom express.
ed themselves as very glad of the op.
portunity to do their bit"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
TAKES POSITION WITH
WOOD PRODUCTION CO.

b. A. Kaufman, formerly employed
by the c. & G. Cooper Co.. left Wed.
nesday for Kingsport, Tenn, where
he will be employed by the American
Wood Production Co., which is turn
ing out wood for airpane construc-
tion work.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
CHAUTAUQUA TICKETS
MUST BE STAMPED AT
c. OF E. BEFORE GOOD

Holders of chautauqua season tic
kets must present them at the Cham
ber Of Commerce Thursday after
noon or Friday morning in order that
the war tax stamp may be placed up.
on the tickets. The tax is paid at the
time the tickets are purchased, but
they must also bear the official stamp
before they can be used.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
HUNTSBERGER CRANkS
AUTO; WRIST BROKEN

Word has been received here that
Fred Huntsberger, formerly of this ci.
ty, fractured his left wrist Saturday
morning while cranking an automo.
bile at his home in Delaware.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
CARD PARTY AT CLUB
OCCURS WEDNESDAY

A mistake was made In the notice
given to the papers on Monday. The
card party at the country club occurs
on Wednesday instead of Tuesday.
Make your reservations with Mrs.
Millard Armstrong.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
COUNTY PICNIC

Knox county lodges of the |. o. o.
F. are planning to hold picnic in the
near future, 1t was announced We'd
nesday. The date of the affair has
not yet been definitely decided
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
Birthday
Party
Talbot Cooper
Wedding

a telegram was received here Tues.
day announcing the marriage OF Mr..
Harley Talbot and Miss Louise Coop
er, daughter of Charels Cooper of f.
Gambler street, which occurred in
Gloucester, Mass, Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Talbot is an officer in the U. S:
navy and was formerly a star football
player with the Yale university team.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
ROAD BUILDER WILL
TALK At LUNCHEON
County Commissioner Hayes
To Tell OF Use OF Gravel
On Local Roads

County Commissioner George w.
Hays, who has gained recognition
throughout Ohio as a good roads
man, will be the speaker at the Cham.
Der Of Commerce luncheon Wednes.
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day, Secretary l.. G. Mayer announc-
ed Tuesday.
Mr.. Hays will talk upon the sub.
ject of Using Local Material for
Road Building" and will take up the
problems presented road builders in
this county. where gravel is plentiful
for the purpose.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
ARRIVES OVERSEAS

According to word received Mon.
day by relatives, William Clark OF C
Co, 50th Engineers, has arrived safe
ly overseas.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
KN0XC0.NEWS

Fredericktown, July 24-Mrs. r.
Miller of Fredericktown went to Dan.
Vile Wednesday,
Gambler. July 24-W. B. Doolittle
left for Kansas City. Mo-. Tuesday
after visiting relatives and friends
here for few days.
Mrs. Harold Parker of Gambler and
Mrs. Alfred Sheahy of Mt. Vernon
spent Wednesday In Pipesville.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26

with G Co., 324th y. A., 83rd Division,
and IL thought to have landed about
the middle OF June.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
We SUGGEST THAT
FINE OLD TUNE Of
YANKEE DOODLE

AMSTERDAM. June 22-(Oorres.
pondence of The Associated Press)--
Germany's Emperor is still seeking a
suitable National Anthem" German
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
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SOCIETY NOTES +

i 't' II Il Il r II + i
Entertain Tor
INewlyweds
Mr.. and Mrs. CALVIN Temple enter.
;ained Sunday with dinner honoring
their son, Roy Temple, and his bride,
formerly Miss Olive Hardin,
Hold
Picnic
Ten or twelve people enjoyed pic.
mic at the home of Miss Eleanor Dur.
bin of the Martinsburg road Monday
evening.
Birthday
Party
About twenty-five people enjoyed q
party held at the home of Miss Minnie
Beal in North Liberty Thursday ev.
ening in honor of Miss Beal's birthday
anniversary.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
SALE OF REAL ESTATE


In pursuance of an order of the Probate
Court of Knox County. Ohio. VIII oner
for sale at public auction on the l7th day
of August. 1918, at one o'clock. p. m. ION
the premises). the following described
real estate situate in the county OF Knox
and state of Ohio. being Lots Nos. and
10 on Richards street, in H. M. Richards
addition to the village of Buckeye City
in the county and state aforesaid. Also
Lot No. % on Orchard street in said II. -.
Richards addition to said village. Of
Buckeye. City in the county and state
aforesaid.
Lot No. % appraised at $4,000.
Terms of sale-One-third cash In hand.
one-third in one year and one.third In
two years from date of sale. Deferred
payments to draw percent. from date
and secured by mortgage on the prefnlss
es sold. ~,
CORA NJ. RICHARDS,
Administrative of II. M. Richards.
deceased.
Joseph F. Blubaugh. Agent.
7-l9,26;8-29s II
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26

Kokosing Encampment. No. 33. /.
o. o. r., VIII initiate a ciass Of eight
candidates Friday evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26

FOR SALE-Farm, 1913 acres; also
73-acre tract. C X. Salisbury.
swift F'u
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26
Wanted, For Sale, &c

WANTED-To rent a farm on
shares. Citizens phone 2030-J. tt TT
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-26

FOR SALE-Cadillac touring car.
first cost $l,6s9. Also piano box CO.
Sperry. MWStf IT,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-15
WoRKMENs COMPENSATION
 AGREEMENTS APPROVED

rnehts have been approved as follows by Commissioner J. J. Denohue:
 Ponemah Mills, Taftville. employer, and Donat Plante, B South A street, Taftville, employe four fingers of left hand injured, at rate of $6.71.
 Norwich Woolen Mills, Norwich, en- ployer, and Leonard W. Hoffman, 260 Asylum street, employe, rib broken, bruise on back, at rate of s14
 Admore Woolen Mills Co.,. Yantic, employer, and V. Hargreaves. 4S8 Main street, employe, deep cut on middle finger, at rate of $10.
 American Bridge Co, Pittsburgh. Pa, employer, and Walter Arnold, Mystic, employe, burns on palm of right hand and ends of fingers at rate of $14.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-15
PAN AMERICAN LABOR CONFERENCE ORGANIZED

Laredo, Tex, Nov. 14. Samuel Gompers, president Of the American Federation of Labor, today made known the program which organized | abor in America wishes embraced in the international peace treaty. A res olution embra cling five fundamental principles and seven secondary blanks
 was introduced by Mir Gompers be- fore the American labor confer ence which was organized here today. 1 The resolution is being considered to- night by the resolutions committee, which will make it's report tomorrow. The labor peace plan declares against reprisals for the purpose of punish ment but makes no mention of in i demnities. It asks establishment of
 order by a league of free peoples of l the world banded together to secure 1 justice and peace iii relations between nations. The welfare of- the people affected, the resolution declares, must 1 be the sole factor in determining changes and adjustments in power
 1 An international eight hour and child | labor law are two of the results or
 ganized labor wishes to see come out
 of the war Denial of shipping facili
 ties to goods manufactured by children
 1 under Is years was suggested.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-15
NORWICH TOWN

Rev. Samuel H. Howe D. D., of Park Congregational church will con duet the Sunday afternoon service at the Sheltering Arms.
 Everready Circle of the Kings Daughters met Tuesday evening at. the Johnson Home for 8 social time. There were readings, instrumental music, solo and chorus singing. About thir- ty were present.
 Mrs. George W. Lane, her daughter Clara, and son Edward of Bridgeport, are visiting Mrs. Lanes parents. MT. and Mrs. Edwin Hutchinson of Fin avenue.
 Miss Elizabeth Way and George Bailey of Plain Hill were canc<ss this week at the home of Allen Way pi North Lyme
 Earl De Wolfe returned Tuesday to hls home on Plain Hill, much inn proved in health, following a recent surgical operation at Bacsus hospital
 In reading the account of Uncle William Benaett's Hourly" in Tues days issue of The Bulletin, Nor wich Town resident recalled something she heard one of her friends say many years ago. who was then a student al Rev. Timothy D. P. Stones Day anc Boarding School, in the building now
  street. The young ladies of this school when preparing to go dowr town would say, Co dress yourself Dinah, in gorgeous array, be prepared to ride out with Old Bennett today"
 The meeting of the Home Mission aty society of the First Congregation. al church, at the residence of Mrs Herbert L. Warrington called together a good number of members. The re. port of the May meeting was givef by the secretary. Papers and items ci interest were contributed regarding conditions in the far west, and in tht mountains of Kentucky ana Tennes. see, including the Pine Martin schoo in which there is local interest, itl teachers, the Misses Huntington ant De Long was one of it's founders. be. ing from Norwich. The hearty sing. iEg of America by all closed an inter. esting meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-15
PLANT PROTECTS TROLLEY INTERESTS

The will of the late Commodore Morton F. Plant, which disposes of an estate of about $50, 900, was offered for probate on Thursday in the Groton probate court before Judge Arthur F. Anderson. Witnesses to the will were present and after they had been ex- amined the will was admitetd to pro bate. The will was dated Oct. 16, 1918,
 Among the bequests was one of $250,000 to Connecticut College for Women and another of $100,000 to Lawrence hospital of New London.
 The will provides for the appoint ment of Sarah Mae Plant, Henry Brad ley Plant Francis dec. Sullivan and George l.. Shearers as. executors. At the hearing the estate was represent ed by Attorneys Stewart and Shearer of New York and Charles B. Whittle- sey of New London. Christopher l.. Avery was appointed guardian of Philip Morgan Plant, minor son of the testator.
 Other bequests were the following: To William Lynde Harrison, cousin, S25, ,000; to r. dec. Sullivan, for faith ful attention to the testator's business, $100, 900; to Mrs, A. W. Willard of Bos- tor, $50,eO0, and these sums to the LOAAOW1 HIS II llICy dT0 SliIi III lAS lCSteb7 . tors employ at the time of his death: Capt. Fred Perry, s10,0O0; Sidney Hartshorne. $20,OO0: Philip Kemp, s15,00o, and $1,000 GO each domestic servant who has been continuously in the Plant employ for ten years.
 Watches, chains, jewelry, clothing and trophies. prizes and testimonials are left to his son, Henry Bradley Plant, and the garage at Al West 52d street to his wife, Sarah Mae Plant
 One third of the residue of the estate is left to his wife, to receive the i'm come from it during life and dispose of it by will at her death
 From the remaining two-thirds the trustees are to set aside sufficient sum to care for the family burial plot in the New London cemetery, and there is also to be provided an annual income of s5,o00 for Mrs. A. M. Meyer of New York.
 Three-fourths Of the balance of the two thirds of the residuary estate is to be for his son, Henry Bradley Plant to be paid to aim as follows: One fourth when he reaches p, w%;cb vii be May IS, i92G third of the bal ance at 30 years, one-half of the bal ance at 35 years, and the remainder at 40 years.
 The remainder of the two thirds o1 tn eresiduary estate is left for his adopted son, Philip Morgan Plant, pay able in the same proportions as pro vided for in the case of Henry Plant.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-15
WAR RESOURCES COMMITTEE
 TO KEEP WORKING HERE

Armistice and peace negotiations are not to make any difference in the op- erations of New London and Windhan county offices of the war resources committee, for which c. Q. Ives is business manager, with offices in the Thayer building.
 In cooperation with the resources and conservation section of the war industries board, the work here will go on as before. Manufacturers are requested to use the services of this committee in regard to priorities. gov ernment requirements, export informa- ton and rulings of the war trade board and on other matters coming within it's functions.
 B. M. Baruch, chairman of the war Industries board, has advised the re- sources and conversion section that their services will be required for some time to aid in the readjustment from war business to commercial busi- ness, and that war orders will be tapered off, but that there will be no wholesale cancellation of contracts.
 Practically all building construction, except as stipulated in the general or ders, previously published, will be handled by the state council of de fense.
 The committee is authorized through its regional advisor at Bridgeport to say that any information desired in regard to bids and awards from any of the divisions of the war department may be obtained from Leigh Pearsall, pubchase information office, purcha SC branch, purchase. storage and traffic division, general staff. munitions build 1 ing, Washington, D. c.
 As soon as recently promulgated regulations are fully in effect individ- | ual purchasing officers will no longer 1 be allowed to give this information l The purchase information office will 1 therefore occupy the same position in 1 the army that the bureau of supplies and accounts occupies in relation to 1 the navy, insofar as making this in- formation available to interested per 1
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-15

Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock surprise party was held at the home Of Carl Riely on Central avenue There was about twenty couples present Music was rendered by Carl Rieiy and by others who were present. Selec- tions on the Victrola were played and enjoyed by all. The Nightingale quar- tette sang.
 Mir. Schlitz of Hartford was a bus iness caller in the village Friday.
 Edgar Berry of the submarine base has returned after spending a few days with relatives in the village.
 Harold Morgan of the submarine base of New London has returned af- ter spending few days with relatives ill the village.
 Mrs. Helen Pikes has returned to Groton, Mass, after spending a few days as guest of Mrs. Monroe of Page street extension
 Thursday afternoon She Ladies' Charitable society met in their com 'runity rooms of St. Mary's church and large attendance was present as usual A large amount of work was accomplished. This society will meet next Thursday for the same purpose, namely sewing for the Red Cross.
 John Murphy of Central avenue is Spending his annual vacation in Bos- ton visiting his relatives there.
 A very successful victory whist and social was held at the nursery on North Main street, Wednesday evening and many took part in the games. The proceeds go for the benefit of the war fund. The first prize fer the men was won by William McCiafferty, q victory tie, and the second Was won by Edward McNernl, a 1ashliGht, and cancellations won by Frank Dale The ladies prizes were won by Miss Grace Feed. a pin cushion: Mrs. A ]. Who ley won the second. while Miss Rose rennin won the consolation. The fca- ture of the evening was the march led by Mrs. M. H. Donohue and James Hogan from the submarine base 1t New London and forty couples took part. The guests of the evening were Edwin H. Baker of New York. F. 4. Cpham of Three Rivers, Charles Twist of this city among boys who are serv- ] ing the colors. Johnson's Society or l chestra furnished up-to-date music and gave their service free of chagre for the benefit. Chairs and tables were kindly loaned by Father Fitz- maurice. The scorers were Loretta Reed, Elsie N. Bundy. Cecelia Ro- chette, Margaret Bellefleur and Helen 1 Bundy. William Simpson took tick k- | cts and Edward Riordan was in the 1 box office. The affair was in cnaree : of Miss Catherine Brown of Fifth street, assisted by Misses Margaret 1 Reynolds and Mrs Franci Donohue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-15
Trolley and Farm Interests.

iFoiIey ana r arm tnSeFSStSs
 Two sections of the will provide for
 the trolley and farming interests in
 eastern Connecticut, in which Commo-
 dore Plant had large holdings. They
 are the following:
 Ninth authorize my executors
 and trustees to hold any property of
 my estate in the form of investment in which it may be at the time of my
 death and in their discretion to con- tinue any business or businesses in
 which I may be engaged at the time of my death and to make additional investments of my property in such
 businesses and, in their discretion, to supply, upon such terms as they may deem beneficial to my estate, such sums of money to the Shore Line Elec- tric Railway company as that company
 may require for the acceptance of the option to purchase the properties of the Connection: company embraced in the written agreement of lease between the Connecticut company and the Shore Line Electric Railway company and to make additional loans to cor porations, firms or individuals whose obligations I may hold at the time of my death and upon such terms as they may deem for the best interest of my estate. I also authorize my executors and trustees to sell any of the per- sonal property which may come into their hands without application to any court and upon such terms as they l may deem best and to borrow money 1 in such amounts and upon such terms 1 as they may deem necessary in the | conduct of the estate and as security l for such loans to pledge any real or personal property in their hands. l Tenth direct my trustees to con 1 tinue to maintain my home at Eastern 1 Point, Conn, with all it's appurtenances i so long as my son, Henry Bradley 1 Plant, may wish to occupy the same
 as a permanent or summer residence l and to charge the expense of such maintenance approximately against 1 the income of the trusts hereby ere 1 ated for the benefit of my wife and l sons, before ascertaining the net in- 1 come from such trusts.
 Eleventh--I authorize my trustees to
 continue to operate my farms, now known as Branford Farms, so long as 1 they may deem it beneficial to the
 agricultural development of the coun- try to do so, although such operation may not be profitable, and I direct 1 that any expense of such operation be charged approximately against the in come of the trusts hereby created fo1 the benefit of my wife and sons before 1 ascertaining the net income from suct trusts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-15
NEM0RIAL.

At a special meeting of the Board of
 Directors of The Norwich Savings
 Society, held this day. announcement
 was made of the sudden death of Mr.
 Charles Learned Hubbard, which oc- cured on Tuesday evening, Nov. 12
 1913. and the following memorial was adopted and ordered spread upon the
 records of the Board:
 Mr. Charles L. Hubbard was elected Trustee of this Society June IT. 1889; Director June 26, 1899, succeeding g Col. William c. Mowry, deceased; and Vice President June 2s, 1ste, in place Of Major Beta F. Learned, deceased. His knowledge of investment securi- ties and general finance made him a valuable mem Der of the Finance Com mittee, where his experience and judg- l meft caused his adyice to be fre- quently. sought and freely given. MT Hubbard WAS a man of positive character affd convictions, but always courteous and yielding to the judgment of others when convinced he was in error.
 Our association with him has been in the highest degree pleasant, and our loss is correspondingly great. To his afflicted family we extend our l sIncerest sympathy. It was then Voted: That the Bank be closed during the afternoon of the l funeral, and this Board attend the ser vices in 8 body.
 1 Attest:
 COSTELLO D1PPITT, Secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-15
CANADA WAS TOPIC AT
 ROUND TABLE MEETING

The third meeting of the Norwich Round table this setson was held this week with Atrs George L Carey and Miss A. M. Fisher at their home at 62 Williams street. There was a large at tendance. The roll call by quota tion from Canadian Literature was followed By a very interesting paper by Mrs. John E. Vaughn, or the Gold ell Land of Canada. Several piano se- lections by Miss Caroline Freeman added greatly to the entertaining pro- grarnn1e of the meeting. After the in- termission Mrs. Charles c. Glider sleeve read an excellent paper on Aus- tralia, Nation in the Making. This was followed by discussicn led by Principal Harold D. Stevens and John E. Tanning. The meeting closed with singing patriotic selections
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-15
MEMORIAL

At a special meeting of the Board ol Bank. held Nov. 14th. to take action upon the death of the President, Charles l. Hubbard. the following minute was ordered to be spread upon the records:
 Mr. Charles Learned Hubbard was elected Director of this Bank in January, 1891. filling the vacancy caused by the death of his father, the late James L. Hubbard
 He was made member of the Finance Committee Jan. z4th, 1903 elected Vice President June 18th, 1909, and President May lTth,, 1913, succeed ing in the latter position the late Willis A. Briscoe.
 On his election as President MT Hubbard gradually divested himself of various other interests and gave prac- ticaily his. entire time to the Bank.
 He rarely ahsented himself from a meeting of the Board and gave 1t the henefit of his varied experience and ripened Knowledge of finance, being of great value to this institution,
 AS presiding officer he was genial court eiIussAnd eensiderate and his fel- low Directors sincerely mourn his loss
 Voted: That this minute he spread upon our records on a page devoted to his memory, and that the Bank be closed during the obsequies
 Voted: That the Directors and Off cers attend the funeral in a bedy.
 Attest:
 cHAs. W. GALE. Secretary.