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Williams news., 1918-07-12
BUY w. s. s. RED CROSS NOTICE

The regular Red Cross meet ings will start again today, af- ter a months vacation, during g which time instructions from headquarters were awaited.
 Classes for surgical dressings, sewing for the children of the allies, and knitting will be held as formerly. New instructions from Washington, D. c. place the allotments for the workers of Williams Chapter at fifty sweaters and fifty pairs of socks to be knit. and 25O petticoats for girls of ten, years of age. The latter will be cut out at the Red Cross work rooms and sewn at home by volunteers as no sewing machines are avail able for the work room.
 Yarn for the socks is at hand, and the sweater yarn has been ordered.
 The allotment for surgical dressings has not been received.
 It is hoped that plans will work out, which will provide a work room down town, which can be open for workers all day.
Williams news., 1918-07-12

On Furlough
 Leo Hostetter. better known as the "Dutch Kid'', is here on furlough from Camp Kearny. To California
 MT. B. w. Foster left Mon day for Los Angeles, where he will undergo an operation. At CarnD
 Ed. Hamilton, Miss Stark and Judge Sine visited the road camp Monday and registered a number of voters.
Williams news., 1918-07-12
CHURCH NOTICES

At St. Johns Episc opal Chapel. Sunday July 14+h.
 Sunday School 10 am.
 Morning Service 200.
 Evening Services at Metho- dist Church, at 800 o'clock.
 Ardeacon Jenkins will be in charge. Everybody welcome.
Williams news., 1918-07-12
From Cottonwood ..-s.,
 Bob Emmons has returned from Cottonwood, where he spent the winter.

Bob EmmOnS has returned from Cottonwood, where he spent the winter. Daughter Arrives
 MT. and Mrs. Sam Diamond are rejoicing in the arrival of little daughter, Rebecca May, born July 9, 1918, at the home of her grandparents MT. and Mrs. T. A. Moore. A Son
 Born, to MT. and Mrs. Carl Valentine, son, Wednesday, July 10, 1918, at Pasadena, California.
 Visiting Here
 Mrs. F. Clarke, of Los Angel es, is visiting MT. and Mrs. liar ry Risteen and her daughter Miss Margery Clarke. Guests Th6rsday
 Mrs. M. Tanning and little daughter were the guests of Mrs. Albert Lebsch Thursday, while returning to their home in San Bernadino from a trip east. Mrs. Tanning was for merly a resident of Williams
Williams news., 1918-07-12
Visiting Here

Visiting Here
 MT. and Mrs. John G. Yarnell of Sunberrv, Pennsylvania, are visiting MT. and Mrs. Ira T. Yarnell and may remain here for the summer.
Williams news., 1918-07-12

For the Day
 Mrs. Jack Tooker was in from Grand Canyon today. Expected Tonight
 MT. and Mrs. Emery Emerson are expected from San Diego, tonight. Brief Visit
 Miss Grace Bull returned last night after brief visit in California. At Tempe
 Miss Olive Mitchell has come home after visiting in Tempe for several weeks. For Two Weeks
 MT. Sam Diamond is in town from Springerville for two weeks.
 BUY w. s. s. In Winslow
 Mrs. w. D. Finney left We'd nesday for Winslow, where she will spend a few weeks wis iting with MT. and Mrs. Ray Finney.
Williams news., 1918-07-12
On Ranch

On Ranch
 MT. and Mrs. c. w. Howe and family have moved out to their Garland Prairie ranch. MT. Howe reports that his crops are in good condition.
Williams news., 1918-07-12
To Missouri

To Missouri
 J. H. Andrews. of Grand Canyon was in Williams few days ago. while on his way to Fayette, Missouri.
Williams news., 1918-07-12

Home Again.
 MT. and Mrs. Alex B. Phil lips are home again, after visit ing in Pomona, California.
Williams news., 1918-07-12
BUY w. s. s. Left Yesterday

A(' Y T OEfCCI Ndy
 Mrs. LaFontaine and Ruth left yesterday for San Antonio, Texas, where they will join MT. LaFontaine. Merrill LaFontaine met them on the train and will go to Texas for a months vaca- tion.
Williams news., 1918-07-12
Potatoes Good

M. O'ConneI was in from Mile Post 6 the first of the week and reports that the potatoes in his war garden are doing we'll tho it was necessarv to spray for the gray potato bug.
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Williams news., 1918-07-12
From Gallup

Miss Mary Chisholm is the house guest of Miss Jean Ros- seau, instead of Miss Jackie as reported last week.
Williams news., 1918-07-12
ED. HAMILTON OUT FOR
 COUNTY SUPERVISOR

C11O wa To c1O much responsible for MT. Ed. Hamilton's entry in the race for county supervisor as any cause. The call to service in aiding the Red Cross and in putting the West Side over the top in the Third Liberty Loan opened Mr. Hamilton's eyes to the need of the county and the country, for public spirited men in office who would devote their ener- gies faithfully and conscien- tious1y to the general good. Above military age and desir- ous of being of service to his country, MT. Hamilton is now Serving as an active member of the school board and of the Town Council. As a retired cattleman, MT. Hamilton has the time to devote to public office to enable him to devote his energies to the duties of the office without stint of time.
 MT. Hamilton feels that the west side is entitled to a repre- sentative on the board of super visors. He is asking for the nomination on the Republican ticket.
 MT. Hamilton feels that with 7 the country at warthere is par ticular needof strict economy in all lines until the Hun is beaten, and he believes that he can be of material assistance in help ing to economiZe on county eX- penses, and to aid in the prose- cution of the war.
 BUY w. s. s. Greek Child Dies
 Maritime Barraso, a ten year old Greek boy, died Tuesday morning after a brief illness. Diptheria was given as the cause of death. The funeral services were held Tuesday af- ternoon and interment made in the local cemetery under the direction of Judge J. s. Button. BUY w. s. s. In Tucson
 Alice Rivera left last week for Tucson, where she will visit with her godmother for a month. She writes to friends that it is as hot as 12O there daily.
 Have a Son
 MT. and Mrs. Isaac Brown are parents of a son born Tues mday, July 9, 1918. Mother and .hild are doing nicely. Dr. C. ID. Jeffries is in charge.
 Going East
 Wm. A. Dillon, of Grand Canyon, was in town Wednes- day, on his way east for an ex- tended visit.
 On Trip
 Miss Mildred Finney is en- 5eying a trip to the coast. At present she is visiting Miss Mil dred Owens in Los Angeles and ater will go to San Francisco and other coast points.
 Lilo Padillo is working ir the grocery. department. al Rabbits.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
DRY WEATHER
RUINS CORN
Farmers In Knox County Will
Have Poor Crop
OHIO PROSPECTS GOOD
Weatherman Seems To Have
Had A Crouch When
Thinking Of Knox

Despite the reassuring report tina,
farmers in other sections OF Ohio
have been more fortunate with re.
spect to the amount of rainfall their
crops have received and as result
are expecting fine corn crops, the
prospect for corn in Knox county as
a whole is way below the average
this year.
In the eastern part of the county
the farmers were perhaps more for
tunate than in any other section and
corn in that district is reported to be
showing evidences of a pretty good
yield. but the greater part of the
county seems to have been in the bad
graces of the weatherman and the
rainfall has been so slight that the
corn has not been able to grow. As n
result tassels are appearing on the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
TEUTON SUB. WARFARE
Is LESS EFFECTIVE
EACH NO., INDICATION

fBy Associated Press to The Banner1
PARIS, Aug. 3-The growing inef-
fectiveness OF the submarine warfare
is indicated by official figures just
published by the French government,
relating to the French traffic in the
Mediterranean.
According to these figures, not few
er than 2,060 vessels. chiefly mer-
chantmen. with total tonnage of 81
100000, crossed the Mediterranean be-
tween February "a and April 1, under
escort. The average number of ships
coming to or departing from France,
was 24O.
The submarine attacks nevertheless
had so diminished in force that only
one In four resulted In damages to the
ships. and one out OF every ten at
tacks was entirely fruitless. The re.
suit has been that the water traffic has
steadily increased from January to
February to March.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06

gus Frazer, pipe major of the old Har.
ry Lauder band of New York, was the
leader, was called back to respond to
encores time after time.
Mora, the Magician, delighted a
large audience in the Afternoon with
his sleight ofhand tricks and magic.
Always doing the unexpected and
seemingly impossible, Mora drew
round after round of applause from
his audience which was comprised OF
the older people as well as the chill.
dren whom magician always at
tracts.
The Lovat Concert Co. appeared in
the afternoon also, giving program
of the same nature as that 1t gave in
the evening, but with different selec.
tions.
Just before Private Ierman's lee.
ture in the evening, Judge Lewis b.
Houck took the platform and express.
ed to Supt. II. G. Heffner the apprec-
iation OF his work by all those who
have attended the chautauqua this
year and, on behalf of the same peO.
pie, requested that II possible Mr..
lleffner come here again with the
chautauqua next year.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
YANKEE BOYS FIGHT
NONCHALANTLY; HUNS
CAN'T SCARE THEM

fBv Associated Press to The Banner,
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Aug. 2-American uncon.
Germ In close battle not only has
surprised the enemy, but 1t has
brought feeling of dismay to picked
detachments charged with the duty
of driving the fear of the. Germans in
to the soldiers from overseas.
1t appears to be sort of gospel
among the Germans that when they
attack for the purpose of spreading
terror, after careful plans and prep
arations, that the adversary should
lie low and succumb or surrender at
the scheduled moment.
Yet they do find American boys at
times coming out into the open, often
rashly and unnecessarily. to meet the
worst they have to offer. This fight,
ing spirit often amounts to foolhard.
mess and that is how the Germans
classify II, although more in distress
than in anger.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
COMMITTEE TO SIGN
CONTRACT TO BRING
Y COURSE TO CITY
Will Take Chance On More
People Pledging For
Tickets

The Y NJ. c. A. lyceum course that
has been given here at one OF the
churches for several years past will
be continued this year, according To
announcement made on Friday by G..
y, Michaels. head OF the committee
which has the signing of the con
tracts for the attractions In charge.
Thursday night at the chautauqua,
Fred w, Kahrl gave talk concern
Ing the plan and then passed out
cards ON which those who wanted TIC
kets were to pledge themselves to
buy. The number necessary to bring
the course here IL 400 tickets. but not
quite this number was pledged.
However" Mr.. Michaeis said Fri
day, "the committee has decided to
take chance. for we believe that
more will sign and bring the number
OF tickets to be bought up to the num-
Der required"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
{ BATTERY BOYS
ARE ANXIOUS To
GET INTO ACTION
All Well While In England
And Seem To Crave
Excitement
1T. BREEZE WRITES
LETTER TO PARENTS
Is Battery Censor; Tells OF
Country And Troubles
OF Artillerymen

Among the first letters to he re.
ceived here from members of E Bat
terry now probably I'm France Is that
from Lieut. Edison j. Breeze senior
second lieutenant OF the battery. The
letter was received by Lieut.. Breece's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs II. w. Breeze,
and contains an excellent description
of the country and the troubles of the
Yankees overseas. 1t follows:
Am In dear old England and ELI
joying every minute. When ] studied
English history and also the geOg-
raphy of England never dreamed
that would see the place. Every
thing that has ever been said about
the beauty of England has not been
Oversaid We passed through some
very beautiful country and we sure
took In every sight. The cars we rOos
shows back there, and small-Ours
would make three of them. Every.
thing Is so green here just now.
don't see how 1t could help but be-
for the easiest thing it,. does over
here is to rain. Every half hour we
have a shower and then every inch OF
ground is being used for vegetation
and the houses are all of brick or ce-
ment and look just like the pictures
we In The Ladies' Home Journal.
Then the money Is also a pizzier
for us. The twopence. pronounced
tuppins, they charge for street car
ride, and then the sixpence, pro
nOunced 'suxpence, the shilling, the
form, the half-crown and crown, the
ten-shilling note and the pound note
You ask them how much anything is
worth and they reply in terms like
this: Two and four or one and nine,
meaning two shilling and fourpence
or one shilling and nine pence. YO,
see signs I'm the widows like Ella
and '3-3 OF course all this Is new
to MS and naturally attracts our atten
tion.
Everyone in the battery is feeling
fine; not "a sick one In the whole or
ganization, and all in good spirits
They seem to crave excitement ant
are anxious to get to the front.
'"There are lots of things | could
tell you about which | dare not tha
would interest you great deal.
will pack them carefully in the bach
of my memory and have lots to tel
You when we get back.
~ spend great many of my lone
some hours reading mail and SCENT
that the boys do not send bach
through their letters anything tina
would be OF interest to the Hun. A.
battery censor, | have quite "a huge
task
"Wen II is now 1913 p. m. and tho
sun Just now went down. so | guess
this son will 20 down to his quarter.
and retire.
1T EDISON j. BREECE,
"l3ith II. A.,
american Expeditionary Forces.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
P|7TSBuRGH PLATE
BOYS Do THEIR BIT
Thrift Stamp Sales For Au-
gust Reach $499.l6; To-
tai Sale Is $4,000

The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co.
has reported to the war savings com.
mittce sales OF stamps for July to
the amount of s499.16. This makes
the total sales of the company about
$4,000, due to the untiring efforts OF
j. w. Jones, chief accountant, G. o.
Burgess. superintendent, and William
Temple, boss fiattener.
AS the plant will not employ more
than 20 to % men during the next
six months, owing to the curtailment
order of the government. says Mr.
Jones. no large sales, hereafter, at the
Pittsburgh plant cap be expected.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
COMMUNICATIONS
THE MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY

TIE MAN WI 1OOI SOON NJ
Editor Banner:
Sidney Landon, the other evening
at the chautauqua, mentioned Edward
Everett liale's 1.-The Man Without a
Country" II may be interesting to
note that in last months Century
Magazine, Charles ID. tSewart states
that this new classic was suggested
by an occurrence in Mt. Vernon, Ohio,
the famous Vallandgham speech
and Burnside's general order No. 3S.
Stewart states that Hale said the SEN
sational episode at Mt. Vernon, Ohio,
was what gave him the idea Of writ.
ing "The Man Without Country"
l.. w. MULHANE.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
BLADENSBURG MAN
FINED SIS AND THE
COSTS BY MAYOR

Alva Hall of Bladensburg was fined
s5 and the costs, amounting In all TO
TO56, by Mayor Bair Saturday morn
ing on charge of assault, alleged to
have been made upon man named
McCamment. Hall pleaded guilty to
the charge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
AUTOMOBILES CL|NCH
WHEN THEY COLLIDE
Machines Figure In Rear-End
Collision And Are Held
Together

1t took more than half an hour to
disentangle two automobiles which
locked horns" in Main street just
north of the public square, Friday
evening. The accident occurred
when DIR. Sherrer killed" his engine
and was forced to stop while the au-
tomobile owned by w. A. Porter of
North Main street was following
close behind.
The machine in the rear struck the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
LEAVE ON MOTOR TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Martin and
sons, Lloyd and Kenneth, of the Gran
vile road, and Milton Martin left Sat
urday to spend week in Forrest
Bellefontaine and Dnnkirk with rela
tives. They will make the trip by
motor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06

corn when 1t Is only from two to four
feet in height and the farmers are ex-
tremely pessimistic regarding their
chances for securing even enough to
pay them for their labor In planting
1t, especially when they take into con,
sideration the cost of seed corn this
spring.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
TO START BOXING COLLEGE

iBv Associated Press to The Banner1
CAMP FUNSTON, KAMA boxing
college is to be conducted here by the
new camp boxing director. Tommy
Ryan we'll known pugilist. He will
ut once take on class on one man
from each company OF the Twentieth
Infantry. After the training of these
men shall have been completed, each
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
COLORED SELECTS
ENTRA|N FOR CAMP
Thirteen Leave; Report AT
Draft Board For
Instructions

The following colored registrants
reported to the local exemption board
at 1880 o'clock Saturday morning to
receive final instructions before leav.
ing for camp Sherman at ll:35
O'Clock Samuel Van Hook, Joe
Young, Willie Richardson, Hill
bridge Vaughn, Leicester Dean, John
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06

rear end of Dr. Sherrer's car and the
bumper was forced in behind the eX'
ira rim carried in the back, where 1t
caught and could not be disenSaged
until taken entirely off the Porter
gar.
Neither automobile nor the occn-
pants of either car were injured.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
ICE CREAM SOCIAL

BRANDON, Aug. "a large crow
attended the ice cream social given
here last night by the local branch of
the Knox county Red Cross. A neat
sum of money was realized by the
branch.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06

Charles Mills returned to this city
Saturday after spending several days
in Byesyille where he Is connected
with the Ohio Fuel Supply company.
Mrs. Mary Patten of Maplewood
avenue went to Columbus Saturday
to spend the day
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
SEES rAuoHER AT CAPITAL

James Tighe returned Thursday
night from a business trip to Balti-
more and Washington. While in
Washington, Mr.. Tighe saw Raymond
.Taugher, who is u chemist at Colum-
bia university.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06

man will be assigned as boxing in
structor for his respective company.
Charles McMillen. a wrestler, of the
1G4th Depot Brigade, has been assign
ed to the Twentieth to promote wrest-
ling.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06

son Mann, Frank Glover, Harry Clio.
yer, Wilbur Odone. Earl T. Sharp.
Garland Jackson and William @. Lew.
Is.
Leicester Dean was appointed cap
tain and Samuel Van Hook lieuten.
ant of the contingent.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06

Mrs. II. q, Bishop went TO Colum.
bus Saturday where she will spend a
few days with friends and relatives.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
GOES TO WASHINGTON
TO TAKE POSITION

Miss Agnes Freeman left Friday
for Washington, ID. c., where she has
accepted a position in the Offices of
the adjutant general.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
FRANK o. I.EVERINQ
ATTORNEY Law

All business of legal nature xivcs
prompt attention and especially c
practice In the Probate Court Om">
No. y East High street, Mt VerEoS. o.
New Phone. ,jrIic., sos
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
STREAM & RIMER

STREAM & RIMER
HEAL ESTATE AND LoANu
Farms and city property bought. solt
ant exchanged. Properties rented AAd
rents coiler.ed. Fire insurance n spe-
cialty. Representing "a old relinb,s
stock cOnipautes. Accident tHsuraAec.
iive stock Insurance. Plate glass In
surxnce, automobile Insurance. In tact
", can insure any property you nAy
nave. Surety bonds OF all kinds. Call
and see US. Room Sipe bldg. South
Luther A Stream VIM. =. Rime'
Main St. Cit. phone No. 447 Black;
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-06
/ !. + !. y. I. i. i. i. !. IL \ j.
+ BIRTHS +

son was born Saturday morning
to Mr.. and Mrs. James Neibarger of
the Columbus road.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-10-31
LETTER FROM LUBBOCK
BOYS IN VIRGINIA

The following letter has been re-
ceived by this paper from five Lub-
book boys who are helping their rich
Uncle out Of a close place over in
Petersburg, Va:
Petersburg, Va, Oct 10, 1918.
There are Of our Lubbock boys
assembled in our room tonight.
Yes, we are working for Uncle Sam
and Of course not for ourselves al all.
but some way there is a little piece
of paper that comes in every Satur-
day that interests US II is marked
pay check at the top and reads from
s35 to S6j per week.
We wish TO make a statement as to
the work conditions here and the pay
We are receiving for same. Our boys
are receiving the following pay for
their labors in the respective classes
Of work Carpenters zoe, plumbers
75c, electricians 75c, laborers I0c. Of
flee work runs SI25 and $3.50 per
month This is all on the < hour day
basis and on the following rate over
time: Carpenters time and half
overtime and double time for Sunday
Plumbers and electricians double
time for overtime and Saturday even.
ny and Sunday Laborers time and
a half for overtime and Sunday
or the company present. Guy c
Hufstedler, II NJ Royalty. Tom +.
Adams, r r Wisenboru. all being
famous Texas carpenters and K l..
Scudder time office clerk
We are all in the best Of health and
well pleased with the work and Vir-
ginia. The influenza has taken It's
toll from our crowd, but IS losing lis
force now
We wish TO e,tend 10 the Lubbock
people our best wishes and pledge our
loyalty 20 Dear Old Texas"
Yours very truly.
Five Lubbock Boys
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-10-31
PRESIDENT WILSON
REPLIES TO AUSTRIA

Washington. October 10 The text
OF he note to Austria. handed TO the
swedish minister. follows:
sir have she honor 10 acknovi-
edge the receipt of your note OF The
munication of the imperial and royal
government OF Austria-Hungary TO tire
president am instructed by TIE
president to request YOU 10 be- good
enough through your grace. TO convey
to the imperial and royal government
the following reply:
The president deems IL his duty TO
say to the Austro.Hungarian govern
ment that he cannot entertain the Tres
ent suggestions of that government be-
cause OF certain events OF utmost iu'-
portance. which occurring since the de-
livery Of his address of the eighth of
January last. have necessarily altered
the attitude and responsibility OF the
terms OF peace which the presiden.
formulated at that ime occurring he
following:
"Tenth-The peoples of Austria
Hungary whose place among the na-
iions We wish TO see safeeusrded anu
assured should be accorded the freest
opportunity Of autonomous develop
ments"
Since that sentence was written
and uttered 10 the congress OF tho
United States Government OF the On
tied States had recognized that state
Of belligerency exists between the
Czech-Slovaks and the German and
Austro- Hungarian empires and that
the C,echo-Slovak national council Il
n defacro belleerent government clo.h-
I'd with proper authority TO direct the
military and political affirs OF the
Crecho-S lavoks. II has also recogniz-
I'd IN the fullest manner the Justice
of the nationalistic aspiration Of the