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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14
C0M|M|SS|ONERSLET
NINE CONTRACTS; ALL
FOR BRIDGE REPAIRS
R. D. Grubb, Benz. Logsdon,
Emmett Hall And A. B.
Davis To Do Work
For County

Nine contracts, calling for total
expenditure of $2,13S.9S were let by
the county commissioners at their
meeting Monday In each case the
subject under contract was bridge re-
pairs. The contracts We're let as fol-
lows: To r. d. Grubb, $22.30, Nixon
culvert in Morris township, $50 for
abutments to the j. S. Ogg bridge in
Liberty township and $35 for repair
ing abutments to the elias Ogg
bridge in Liberty township; to Ben
jamin Logsdon $10S, repairs to Rich
ert bridge in Brown, $400 for repairs
to the Parker bridge in Monroe and
$425 for work 'On the Milan Under
wood bridge in Butler; TO Emmet
Hall $i5l.20, flooring Bladensburg
bridge and $G0.4S for additional re-
pairs, and to A. b. Davis $277 for re.
pairing abutments to bridge near
Hunts in Miller township.
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SHERIFF WILL
TAKE A HAND:
To Punish All Violators OF
Auto Statutes
ACCIDENTS CAUSE STEP
Speeding, Glaring H e ad-
lights, Etc, Come Under
The Ban

Aroused by the alarming increase
in automobile accidents. Sheriff Walt
er B. Mossholder announced Tuesday
morning that henceforth the violator
of state statutes and city ordinances
with regard TO the operation of auto,
mobiles will meet with arrest and
punishment according to law.
Speeding. using glaring headlights
and permitting the operation of cars
by children under lG years of age are
among the existing evils most under
the displeasure of the sheriff, who
said Tuesday that these are perhaps
the most common violations OF the
law and at the same time are the
most conducive to accidents
II regard the speeder as worse
criminal than the guntoter", Sher-
iff MosshOlder said, "and propose to
put stop to the habit many motor
lists have of burning the roads at
anything above the state speed lin
1t that they're able to get out of their
cars.
1--WE don't play favOrites and we
do propose to put a stop to the out
rageous manner in which many mo-
torists violate the law"
Sheriff MosshOlder also said that
he favored the securing of a motor.
cycle policeman, whose duty il would
be to catch speeders as an excellent
move for either the county or the
city, but added that whether this was
done or no the speeder will have a
chance to say good morning your
honor" in the future every time he
gets taken with an insane desire to
risk his own life and menace the lives
of others by "steppin' on her"
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HAVE III; WANT zoo
MEMBERS |NSl,000.
". S. CLUB JULY |
Committee Reports Ten New
Buyers OF Biggest
Certificates

Ten new members, the war say.
ings committee reports, were added
during the past week to the $1,000
club, all of whom, with single ex.
ception, came from the eastern part
of the county.
Postmaster T.. p. Shrimplin of
Greer sent in four: Alfred Tisserand,
Charles G. Severns, l. w. Rice and
Alfred Arnold. Postmaster G. r.
Jackson of Gambler also sent in four:
A. d. Lybarger, Solomon Horn, John
McNabb and wife and n. O. Young.
Chairman Workman sent In one,
Benajmin II. Kaylor.
The only member secured in Mt,
Vernon during the week was A. T..
Lockwood. whose name was turned
in by W. II. Youst, carrier of Route L.
The club now has III members. II
is the hope of the committee to make
this 200 by July |, when the roster
of the county will be published.
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FIRST PLEDGE CARD
FROM COUNTY SENT
TOW. S. COMMITTEE
Jelloway Man Signs For 20
Stamps; Howard Gets
Good Start

The county war savings committee
received the first pledge card from
the county on Tuesday morning It
was signed by w. IT, Frasher of Iel
loway, who pledged himself to take
ten stamps In August and ten I'm Sep
7ember. The committee expressed
itself as glad to receive this report as
an indication of the size of pledges
the same time that pledge cards
should not be sent to the county
headquarters, but should be turned
in to the precinct captain, in order
that the captain who is held respon-
sible for all voters in his precinct,
can check the list.
Committeeman j. IIumbert of How
ard also asked for more supplies and
said that two of his committee had
completed their canvass already, and
that everyone who is approached was
responding splendidly Mr. Tlumbert
declared that there was no question
at all of fioward's going over the top
The committee which is making the
canvass there is composed of the fol-
lowing men: NJ. NJ. Ryan, Clem Ber
ry, j. c. Wantland, j. II. Gardner,
John Woodbridge, Legrand Brtton,
Joseph Henwood, T. B. Shipley, Ira
IIumbert, James Millei, Wilber II.
Ilumbert End LIMA Horn.
Mt. Ve.lOn precinct captains and
workers have been requested to call
at the Y. M. G. A. at O'clock tonight
to secure cards and final mstruc-
tons.
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HUGE C|RDER FALLS;
P0PEJOY SUSTA|NS
FRACTURE Of LEG
Local Man Is Badly Injured
AT Local Bridge
Shop

Gerald Popeioy sustained a broken
leg when large steel beam fell on
him, at the Mt. Vernon Bridge com
pany's plant Tuesday morning.
Popejoy was assisting some other
worltmen to remove the beam from
small truck in the shop on which such
pieces are moved about, with
hoist. The worlmen had placed the
girder upon the ground and removed
the chains from around it when it fell
over narrowly missing the other men
and striking Popejoy.
The large bone of Popejoy's left leg
was badly splintered half way be-
tween the knee and ankle some of the
splinters protruding through the flesh
Popejoy was removed to the Mt
Vernon hospital for treatment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14
FIVE MEN TO ENTER
MECHANICAL COURSE
FOR ARMY SERVICE

Harry X. Buxton and Earl Il. Dor
drday to enter a special course of in
structiOn as auto mechanics for the
army, being inducted by the local
Tuesday. In addition three other
registrants, Joseph Gordon Shnltz,
John b. Collins and Donald ]. Bell,
will he sent for instruction in other
mechanical work
The five men were inducted vol
unfairly and will leave at lisa
o'clock Saturday morning. The in
struction courses are given by the
University Of Cincinnati,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14
CO. COMMISSIONERS
ALLOW SHEEP CLAIMS
AMOUNTING TO $3.50
Dogs, However, In License
Fees Pay Two Prices For
Their Mutton

County Auditor Rinehart announced
have allowed sheep claims amounting
to 81 $50, that amount of damage
having been caused by the depreda-
tions of dogs during the last year In
connection with the. damage done by
the dogs, II might also be said in
their defense that they have turned
into the county treasury under the
new licensing law sum of money
well in excess of $4,000. Auditor
Rinehart has issued 3.012 dog tags
and as these tags in the case of fe.
males cost the owners So instead of 81
it can be seen that the dogs have sup
piled nice slice of revenue. Per
haps according to the canine mind
they have earned their mutton and II
this were true they have only collect
ed less than half that they paid for,
but the sheep owners cant see 1t that
way.
The claims were awarded as fol-
lows:
Noah Swinehart $12, u. e. Barnes
$120, A. II. Smith $l7, Mark Miller
$l5, Edward Sharp $22.h0, Calvin Ber
ger $l2, A. s. Arwiller $50, y. M.
Dnrbin $40, Elizabeth Lafever and IT,
M. Harrod $l9s, +. d. Henwood 500,
j. A. Martin 500, Larson and Evans
SOB, William Ferguson $T2, o. S. Ry-
an 81, Fred Kidwell $40. William A.
Rowe $2l, p. A. Hall $2l, T.. M. Dugan
$50, j. +. Walker $25, Lawrence
blanchard $40, VI. T.. Whitney $l0
Jopn Adams SIP Underwood and
Stricken $50, J. w. Smeeth 500, w. b.
Green So, Charles Easterday $40. ].
r. Riel $S, j. b. Milton $1S, w. A.
Kinton $45, Harper Rine 50, s. M.
Overly SO, l.. M. Daily $50, X Il. and
r. l.. Jones $50, b. III. Jenkins $40,
Samuel Yost $40, Samuel Bryant $23,
Samuel Bryant $S7, Peter Van Win
kle $47.25, S. h. Coe $50, o. b. Mess
more, $40.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14
RACE PROGRAM FOR
COUNTY FAIR GIVES
PROMISE OF SPORT
Six Events For Purses OF
$500 Are On Card; Track
To Be In Good Condition.

The race program for the Knox
county fair this fall has been COM
pleted and gives promise of stirring
things on the oval during the three
days of the real sport here in Sep
tember.
The program announces 5000
purses for each event. Secretary II.
G. Gates announced Wednesday that
the heavy rains this spring damaged
the track at the fairgrounds some.
what, but that this is being repaired
and work will be done on the track
during. the summer that will In all
probability make 1t the most satjsfac.
tory to the horsemen that 1t has ever
been.
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JURYMAN TAKEN ILL;
CASE is CONTINUED

The jury sitting in the common
pleas court in the case of Harriet IT.
Miles against II. C. SHETLAND and 9th
ers, i'm which the will of Phoebe
Thompson is being contested, was ex-
cused Tuesday morning until Wednes-
day owing to the illness of Juryman
F.. j. Durbin, who was taken i'll just
before court convened. The case had
been partially submitted to the jury
Monday and it will be resumed We'd
nesday in case Mr.. Durbin is able to
attend court.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14
LEROY SCOTT DIES AT
HIS HOME NEAR LOCK

LOCK, June IL Leroy Scott, a
resident Of Milford township. died
at his home ai o'clock Tuesday
afternoon from complication OF
diseases alter being In a hospital for
several weeks. lie leaves his wife
and two children. Mrs. Perley Wright
and Miss Bessie Scott, at home. The
funeral at O'Clock at the home
Thursday afternoon; burial in Bloom
field cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14
DOGS, ON TRAIL OF
FOXES, DO DAMAGE
TO CROPS-FARMERS

morning that he has been receiving
numerous complaints from farmers
in different sections of the county
that the fox-hunting sport is serious
ly injuring their crops. notably the
wheat, which is now in head and is
easily broken down by the dogs In
running through on the trail Of Rey-
nard
The sheriff has advised the com
plainants that their best remedy for
this trouble is to file afiidavits against
the owners Of the dogs.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14
CANDIDATES FILE
PETITIONS WITH
ELECTION BOARD

With only one day left in which to
file their petitions with the board of
for county offices, who have not yet
filed, are said to be actively seeking
signers for their petitions.
The following petitions were filed
Wednesday,: for second term as coun-
ty recorder, Robert Cochran, Demo
crat, for county surveyor. Walter S.
Anderson, Democrat, and for county
commissioner Joseph McMillen, Re.
publican.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14
HESS MADE ORDERLY

That Floyd Hess has been made an
orderly at Camp Sherman is the word
received here by his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. James Hess of the Mansfield
road. Hess also said that he liked the
army life very much and was feeling
great"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14
MCDONALD GETS IN

Charles Mcdonald, Republican,
filed his petition for the nomination
as candidate ior the office of county
treasurer with the board of elections
Tuesday
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14
CUNNINGHAM SPEAKS

GAMBLER, June 1l-County Dep
Uty and Mrs. John Cunningham spent
Saturday with Wayne county Grang-
ers at their Pomona meeting with
Baughman grange. Mr.. Cunningham
gave an address at the meeting.
o
Jelloway, June 1l-C. l.. Pinlkley
returned to Camp Sherman Tuesday
after visiting his parents here.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

Joseph Gilbert of the Columbus
road. who was injured Tuesday when
he had his arm badly cut, has been
taken to the Mt Vernon hospital for
treatment
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Tho racing program follows

Tho racing program follows:
Wednesday, Sept. lS-2:30 trOt,
2sl7 pace, 1925 pace.
Thursday. Sept. l9-2:23 trot, 2:15
pace. 2:16 trot.
Friday. Sept. 20-220 pace. 2:19
trot, 2:l2 pace.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14
POPEJOY IMPROVING

The condition of Gerald Popejoy,
who had his leg fractured Tuesday
while at work, was improved Wednes-
day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14

Miss Ruth Fry, who is employed in
Loudonville, is home for her vacation
this month.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-14
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J. R1RTNS i
=. =. a. 4. .as Il ~ sfs Il IL II

A son was born Tuesday evening to
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Parker of West
Chestnut street.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01
INCOME TAX MAN
 COMING, SEE HIM
Will Be In Prescott From Jan. 21 To Jan. 31, Inclusive, to Assist All Persons Subject to the h. come Tax Law.

It is the purpose of this office to send an income tax officer into your county to assist all persons subject to the income tax law in making out their returns; to answer their ques- tions about the law and to assist them in the measure of his ability. This officer will be at Prescott continuously from Jan. 21 to Jan. 31, both dates inclusive. He will have his office in the court house, and may be found there every day. He will have an ample supply of income tax forms, rendering it unnecessary for taxpay- CTS who shall call upon him to ask for forms from this office, or for you to ask for them in advance of his ar rival. Inasmuch as his stay at Pres colt will be limited to the dates speci- fled and will not be returned to your county Cor city) again, it is of the utmost importance that all prospec- tive taxpayers take advantage of his presence there by calling upon him on one of the dates suggested, the earlier the date the better.
 Every single person who has an income over $1,000.00, and every mar ried person who has an income over $2, 100000 is liable for United States income tax and must assess before March 1st, 1918.
 There is a common and erroneous impression that it is the government s duty to call upon the taxpayer. On the contrary, the taxpayer must call upon the government. If he fails to report his income when due he there by subjects himself to penalties rang ing from $2O to $1,O0O fine, or inn prisonment. Respectfully,
 Jack Walker, Collector.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01
ASK FUNDS FOR HOUSING
 OF SHEPPARD WORKERS

Washington, Dec. 31.-Thirty-five million dollars to provide housing fa- cilities for shipyard workers is asked of ongress in memorandum on the housing situation sent by the Shipping Board yesterday to the Senate com merce commission.
 The special board, the memoran- dunn sets forth, is working with the army and navy departments on gen eral housing program for workmen engaged in war work. The two de- partments will require large sums, in addition to the Shipping Boards pro- posed appropriation. A bill unifying the requirements of all three is being prepared now by the housing commit tee of the Council of National De- fense.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

ably, 1917 has been banner year for Arkansas farmers. The figures here in quoted must not be regarded as absolutely correct, but are based upon estimates and information from the most reliable sources, and are as neraly accurate as can be expected without actual enumeration.
 ! Arkansas two great crcops are cot ton and corn. Next to these, in point of value, are rice and hay The acre age devoted to all of these crops show an increase over the preceding year. Substantial increases were also made in sweet potatoes, in peanuts, and sorghum. There was loss in wheat and oats due to unfavorable condi- tions at seeding time, and immediate ly thereafter. However, the amount sown to wheat this fall shows a very satisfactory increase of 31 per cent. Gardens were enlarged and looked after better than in any previous year. The apple crop is the best in the his tory of the State, and the peaches, while less than half crop, brought the highest prices ever received by the growers.
 Favorable winter conditions found more land ready for planting than has ever been prepared before, but March and April, with their low tempera- lures, delayed planting of many crops. In the western and northwestern part of the State the growing season was very favorable for all crops, after the first of May, but through the central, southern and southeastern part dry weather in June and July injured corn, cane and garden crops greatly. The general rain of July 14th and 18th was of inestimable value to the State. September, October and November were deficient in rainfall, and pre- vented the sowing of considerable counts of fall oats and of wheat. but this dry condition was exceptionally favorable for harvesting. The re- cords show that Arkansas farmers and planters responded warmly to the appeal for increased production of food and feed crops, and that the slogan "Let Arkansas feed itself" had considerable effect.
 Unusual features of the year were the destructive hail storms and un- usually cold weather of April and May, and destructive frosts in Octo- ber
 Labor conditions were better than had been expected in spite of the heavy drain of the war and the con- stant demand of manufacturing cen ters for additional help, but farm labor increased 50 per cent in cost.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01
MUNICIPAL
CROP SUMMARY, 1917

The acreage in all crops harvested in Arkansas this year is about 6,725,- 300 acres; an increase of per cent over that of 1916. The value of all crops harvested, excluding pasturage and that gathered by stock in the fields, amounted to S264,OO0,OO0 as compared to S1S6, 100000 in 1916; an increase of 42 per cent. Unquestion-
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

General Pershing has sent the American people a message that con- tains a volume in a sentence of three clauses. He says, Germany can be beaten, Germany must be beaten, and Germany will be beaten" To every word of which every red-blooded American will shout "Amen!"
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

Sir John simon the notedi British barrister, l-..s givea pp a practice of s150,0o0 year to adept a secret con- miS'lon and it is tfnterstood he will devote his brilliant a6luties to formu- iating and co-ordlnating the terms wh'cA the allies will Impose on the central powers when tbe time comes. Sir John, it is>said. vaA have the rank of .ccIonel in the intelligence bureau Jt the general staff.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01
ANNOUNCEMENT FEES

The following amounts will be charged for political announcements in The Prescott Daily News and The Nnvada News:
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01
The PRESCOTT DAILY NEWS Published by
 The News Printing Company

Entered as second class mail mat ter November 4th, 1905, at the post office at Prescott, Ark, under the act
 of Congress, March 3, 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

evada News:
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
= CROSS NOTES

The Surgical Dressings department
will greatly appreciate help in pick
ing oakum, as our allotment for this
month includes 800 oakom pads.
The oakum comes to us in its raw
state and must be hand picked before
Il Is ready for use. 1t requires one
worker frve hours to pick enough for
one pad which does not include the
making of the pad.
The work rooms in the school house
are open every afternoon from 2 to .
o'clock and every evening from Z to
10 o'clock with the exception OF Sat
urday evenings. The attendance has
been good for several evenings this
week but still more workers are need
ed. Mrs. E. II. Wilson,
Supervisor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08

Young women between the ages OF
10 and 35, with good health and a high
school education are urged to enroll
in the q. S. Student Nurse Reserve
Hand County has gone ''over the top
in every thing else of a patriotic ma
ture and we appeal to our young wo'
men to respond to this call and put
It eover the top" in the u. s. Student
Nurse Reserve.
Enroll with Miss Redmond at the
Public Library in Miller, with Mrs
Jarmuth at the First State Bank Of
ST. Lawrence, or with Mrs. Beaver
at her home in Rec Heights.
May p. Christ,
Chairman w C N. c. d. Hand Coun-
ty Unit.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
Important Points In
Storage Of Vegetables

The following suggestions RELATIVE
to the storage of vegetables for win
ter use are offered by F. e. Mccall,
horticultural specialist, State college
extension division.
To hold vegetables in a healthy
vigorous condition, correct storage
must be provided. Constant temper.
AZURE, normal atmospheric moisture,
correct ventilation and protection
against FROST are important conditions
to be secured. An outside cellar or
cave wholly under ground with a
good ventilating system will most
nearly fulfill these requisites under
South Dakota conditions. The 0
nal temperature of the soil is 80 de-
grees r., which is too warm for cor
rect storage. Most vegetables keep
best at temperatures between 30 de-
grees F.. and 40 degrees F..
Disease thrives hest In foul warm
air. The air in the cellar can be
kept fresh an cool with a good ven
tilating system. That Is one in which
fresh cold air is brought In at the
floor an the warm foul air is permit
ed to pass out at the ceiling. The
bins should be arranged so the air
can pass under, on all sides and. If
possible, thru the stored vegetables.
Shriveling. sprouting and decay al
ways result when potatoes are stored
In a poorly ventilated storage bin.
Cool. fresh air. normal atmosphere
moisture. protection from frost and
absence OF strong light will keep the
potatoes in q healthy vigorous con-
dition until needed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08

N. L. Cass and family are packing
their household goods, preparatory to
removing to Wisconsin, where they
will make their home in the future.
Mr. Cass and family have been resi-
dents of Miller for some ten years or
more during which time he served as
agent at the C. & N. w. station, retfr-
ing about a year ago to take up in
work. Mrs. Cass has been an
active worker in the Methodist church
and also in the Eastern Star lodge
and will be greatly missed in these
organizations. The best wishes OF
their friends accompany them to their
new home.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08

J. G. Harris. Alden township,
brought In the first load of 1918 wheat
Monday In his auto truck. The wheat
Is a good quality, Of the Velvet Char
variety. slightly damp, and estimated
by Mr.. Harris at a twenty bushel
yield.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08

Rec Heights Review-Mrs. Nath
Heth. who has been at Rochester,
Mimi. for treatment, was hurt in an
auto accident last week, while on her
way to visit relatives living near
Rochester. The car turned turtle and
Mrs. Heth was injured. but not seri-
ously. Mr.. Heth left for Rochester
Friday evening.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08

Lieutenant Dell Mccoy arrived
Monday to spend a furlough at the
home OF his father ID. A. Mccoy and
family. Dell entered the aviation SER
vice some months ago and has prac-
tically completed his instruction as
an observer. He has been located at
TT. Sill, Okla, and Dallas, Texas, while
his most recent training was at an
aviation camp in Michigan.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08

Miss Jones, Canning demonstration
from the state college VIII not be in
Miller this week as formerly announc-
ed. Her next visit will be on Satur-
day. August 31st at which time she
will demonstrate canning methods for
corn and tomatoes. Housekeepers
please keep this date In mind and at
tend the demonstration in the domes-
tic science room al the school bldg.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08

A Service Flag. In honor of the boys
In service from st. Anne's Catholic
Church of this city, will be dedicated
next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The ceremonies will be conducted ON
the church lawn and will be in charge
OF Rev. FIR. Duffy. The general public
is invited to attend.