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All Is dark within our dwelling:
Lonely are our hearts to-day
Bccause the one We loved so dearly
Has forever passed away.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27

BARLOW Died. a; the residence OF her
husbands parents. Gl5 Randolph Street,
FIinay evening. October 81. 1913. at r. ~ .
aftcr lingering Illness. MRS. thAl:l.E..s
MUSCURE BARLOw. beloved wifi" OF Seq
Eeant Charles MonCurc Barrow, l. >. u T..
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
MEADE NOW LOCATED
WITH SEVERNS STORE

Frank J. Meade, the popular and
well known shoe clerk, Is now emp
loyed at Severns' Shoe Store. West
Vine stret, next to the Vine theatre.
He entered upon his new duties this
morning. Mr.. Meade numbers his
friends and patrons by the hundreds
and on account of his long connection
with the Silas Parr store he is prob
ably known to all Mt. Vernon and
Knox county people. Mr.. Meade says
that "Severns' shoes are all new, of
the best quality, latest styles and
best of all--the prices are below reg
ular." 1--WE have the real Christmas
shoppers store" Mr.. Meade said.
He asks all his friends to come and
see him in his new location. He has
the best wishes of large number Of
friends.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
DRAFT PLAN FAVORED
BY GENERAL CROWDER

New York, Dec, 16.--Major General
Enoch H. Crowder, provost marshal,
In an address to the retiring mem.
bers of the 189 New York draft
boards. earnestly advocated that the
selective service system become the
permanent method of raising armies
in the future. He declared that the
selective service law had enabled the
government in this war to register
23,14O,000 Americans, put into the
field nearly 100000 fighters and to
have in readiness to entrain on Nov.
IL. when the armistice was signed,
100000 more soldiers, all within a
period of IS months. 1t would be q
calamity" he said, for the United
States to revert to the volunteer sys-
tenn, In view Of such a successful test
of selective service, adding that the
American conscripts had shown the
valor, aggressiveness and initiative
Of the most seasoned troops.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
AUTOMOBlLISTS ADOPT
PROGRESSIVE PROGRAM

Columbus, Dec. ia vigorous
campaign to have the coming general
assembly adopt q progressive road
building program, incorporating the
patrol system, will be launched by
the Ohio State Automobile associa-
tion. This was the word brought
back by delegates from Chicago,
where they attended national meet
ing in the interests of good roads.
Delegates from highway associations
and automobile clubs of the country
attended. Resolutions were adopted
urging the government to appoint u
highway commission to have super
vision over all roads of the country.
Delegates declared that roads should
be under federal control, as well as
other arteries of travel, such as rail-
roads.
Twenty-Five delegates representing
the Ohio State association were In
attendance. They discussed plans for
a campaign to have automobiles
taken of the personal tax duplicate
and the enactment of legislation max.
ing 1t possible to have auto taxes re.
vert to fund to be used for the
maintenance and construction OF
roads
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
VISITS THE TOMB
Of LAFAYETTE.
President Pays Silent Tribute
To Americas Friend
CONFERS WITH HOUSE
Next Two Weeks To Be TAX
en- Up By Informal Meet
ings of Peace Commission

Paris, Dec. 16.--If President Wilson
goes to Rome 1t probably will be
after Christmas, as King Victor EN-
manuel will be in Paris until Dec. 2S.
1t is known here that the pope Is
the vatican officials have announced
that the visit may be made without
danger of embarrassment because OF
the differences between the vatican
and the quirlnal. 1t is likely that IL
President Wilson goes to Rome he
will visit the Quirinal palace as the
guest OF King Victor Emmanuel.
Afterward he will go to the Ameri-
can embassy, where he will be met
by the rector and students OF the
American Ecclesiastical. college. The
rector will convey to the president
Pope Benedict's desire to see him.
The president visited the tomb OF
Lafayette in the Picpus cemetery, In
the southeastern section of Paris,
while returning home after the morn
Ing church service yesterday. No
ceremony had been arranged at the
cemetery and the president went ac-
companied only by Brigadier General
Harts, secret service operative and
q French officer assigned to him as .
personal aid. The president, remov-
Ing his hat, entered the tomb carry.
ing large floral wreath.
AS the president placed the wreath
Oil the tomb he bowed his head and
stood silent before the restingf place
of the famous Frenchman who helped
America in her fight for liberty. He
made no speech whatever. He then
returned to the Murat residence.
Henry White, former American
ambassador here and now a member
of the American peace mission, who
has known Paris through long resi-
dence, said that seldom had king, en-
peror or foreign dignitary ever re-
ceived such welcome as that extend.
cd President Wilson Saturday. The
significance felt by the members OF
the American mission was that the
French people. seemed to be wholly In
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
MEX|CANS
0ATTACK GUARDS
Americans Surprised By Ma
tives Along The Mexican
Border

Washington, Dec. 16.-The clash
between the armed guard OF the
Ward liner Monterey and Mexican
soldiers at Tampico has been left to
diplomatic settlement, and Is now
the subject Of negotiations between
the American and Mexican govern
ments. This announcement was
made by the state department.
The departments announcement
said that the Mexicans started the
disturbance by attacking and injur-
ing the commander of the Monterey's
armed guard, who had gone ashore.
The department OF. state said the
clash that occurred between Mexican
soldiers and member of the armed
guard Of the American steamer Mon
terey took place at Tampico Nov. 2S.
The Mexicans started the disturb
ances.
Department of state advices are to
the effect that the affair occurred
early in the morning, that the Amer
lean in charge of the guard, who had
gone ashore, was attacked by the
Mexican soldiers, and that he was
injured by the Mexicans. One Of the
Mexican soldiers was killed and an
other injured during the disturbance
The Tampico authorities sought to
have the armed guard aboard the
ship surrendered to them. The whole
subject, however, was left to diplo.
matte settlement.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
REDUCTION IS MADE
IN TELEPHONE TOLLS
Burleson Makes Announce
ment Which Goes Into Ef-
feet On Jan. FL

Washington, Dec. lG.-Sweeping
reductions in long distance and toll
telephone rates by the adoption Of a
basic charge of 6A mills mile air.
line mileage and half the day rate
for night service up to midnight and
one.fourth the date rate after that
hour, were announced by Postmaster
General Burleson. They become ef-
fective next Jan. Fl.
The new rates were recommended
in the first report Of the committee
ON rate Standardization, and Mr..
Burleson's statement said their effect
is to equalize the toll and long dis
tance charges over the country, RE-
moving disparlties and preferences
and paving scientific basis for re-
ductions contemplated as unification
of telephone and telegraph wires pro-
ceeds." Under the new rates a per-
son may talk Ave minutes instead Of
three
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
REHEARING ORDERED
in A TAX SUIT

Columbus, Dec. 16.-Chief Justice
Nichols of the state supreme court
asked Attorney General McGhee to
participate in rehearing, Jan. 8, OF
the Cincinnati occupational tax suit.
1t is a test suit Of the city solicitor
Of Cincinnati against the city auditor
to determine whether an occupational
tax on lawyers and physicians is con.
stitutional. The tax was imposed as
a financial relief measure for Cincin.
natl. It was argued once before the
supreme court, but the court has
asked for reargument. Presumably
because Of the interest of the state
legislature in the untangling OF the
tax problem facing it, the attorney
general has been requested to partict
pate in the occupationa! tax suit.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
JOHN w. DUGAN DIES
OF THE INFLUENZA

John w. Dugan, aged 20 years, died
at 1925 O'Clock Sunday evening at
his home on West Burgess street af-
ter two weeks illness of influenza.
Mr.. Dugan was on short visit when
taken ill., For the past few months
he had been foreman in the Essex
Glass plant at Dunkirk, N. Y.
He leaves his wife and one daught.
er.
Funeral and burial at 10 o'clock
Tuesday morning at Mound View
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17

WRITING PAPER--And Correspond.
ence Cards. A very good quality OF
paper for the money. In attractive
boxes, 25c to SLIPS.
BOUDOlR CAPS--In dainty designs
and many colOrs. 25c to $t.50.
WAIST PATTERNs-All silk waist
patterns in holiday boxes, Many pat.
terms and colors.
MEMS TiEs-Four.in.hand ties in
big assortment of patterns, SOC, 75c,
$t.00.
LADIES' AANDkERcHlEFs-Two In
box, all linen and hand embroid.
cred, This is just one of the dozens
of good values per box soc.
BATH ROBES--Beacon Bath Robes
Blankets in patterns and colors for
men or women; cords and fasteners
to match. $500.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES with the
finest of lambs wool and with hand.
some silkoline or sateen covers.
$3.50 to $500.
COTTON BLANKETs-$2.8s to SAYS.
WOOL NAP BLANKETS - $3.50 to
S7.25.
WooLEN eLANkETS-$10.00 TO $40.
CRIB BLANkErS-Blue or pink with
animal pattern or conventional de.
signs; two sizes and three qualities.
75c, $1,00, $t.5o.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17

sympathy with the presidents pur-
pose.
One OF the most important arrange
ments to be perfected is not yet un.
der way. 1t concerns organized
means for making public the news
Of the preliminary arrangements, as
we'll as of the meetings of the mis-
sion when they get under way. Col.
onel House and George Creel, chair
man Of the committee on public In.
formation, conferred on the subject
with the president.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to all who so kindly assisted
us through the sickness and death of
our little daughter, niece and grand.
daughter, also Rev. Carpenter and
Mr. Miller for taking care of the body
MIR. AND MRS McKIN-
NEY, MIR. AND MRS. r.
MAINS, MRS. NJ. PINES.
MIR. w. M. BURTON, MISS
JANE BURTON. x16
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
Xmas Shopping made easy


BATH roWELs-With colored Dor.
ders in pink, blue or yellow; some of
the best values In the store are right
here in this department, 35c, 39c, SOC
to Sto0.
GUEST TOWELS-All linen Guest
Towels In several good designs.
each, sec,
LINEN DAMAsk TOWELs-An OK,
ira quality each 75c.
FANCY APRONS - Made of dainty
materials in attractive styles. SOC to
St.00
APRON SETS Apron and cap to
match made of sheer white lawn or
Organdy. trimmed with blue or pink
ribbon before the war prices, per
set, 75c.
HAND 6AGs--Of Pin Seal. Goat Soal.
etc, In many good shapes and at
just about half their real value. 81
to SO.
WHITE lVoRY--Dozens Of different
articles. very reasonably priced and
arranged notables for easy choosing,
csc to 5000.
cHiLD'S SET--Button hook, nail file,
orange stick. and cuticle knife with
white ivory handles, all In an attrac.
tive box, per set. soc.
CUT GLAsS--And silver Plated Ar
ticles-Mostly for use on the dining
table, soc to $t.25.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
RUTH TROTT DIES;
WELL KNOWN HERE

Ruth Trott, aged % years. daught-
her home I'm Columbus Saturday of in.
fuenza. The deceased was well
known in Mt. Vernon where she has
Stinemetz The funeral and inter.
ment occurred IN Coumbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
JAMES A, BREW DIES
AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

James A. Brew, aged 33 years, died
at 1880 o'clock Sunday evening at his
home on West street after five days
illness of pneumonia. He leaves his
wife.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
KISSEL YOUNG DIES
ON SUNDAY MORNING

Kissel Young aged Ia years, student
at st. Mary's school in Columbus died
at 11:50 o'clock Sunday morning at
the home of her father, Clarence
Young. of Monroe street Death was
due to influenza.
Funeral at 2 o'clock Monday at
Mound View.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
lIliteracy In Ohio.

Columbus, Dec. 16-Ohio has 124,-
774 persons above the age of 10 un-
able to read or write the English
language, or 3.2 out of every 100 pop
ulation. Illiterate men of voting age
number 62,998, or AZ per cent. Show
ing that illiters.cy exists chiefly
among adults, only S,446, or 9 per
cent, of persons between 10 and 20
are in this class. These figures were
announced by F. B. Pearson, state
superintendent Of public instruction.
Cuyah6ga county has an illiteracy OF
"A per cent; Hamilton, 2.09 per cent;
Franklin, g.; Lucas, 2.s; Montgomery,
2.6; Summit, 3; Mahoning, 6S; Stark,
81 Mining counties have particu-
larly high percentages.
n THE WEATHER..
For OhiO-Tuesday Cloudy; mod
orate temperaturo
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
Republican Leader Quits.

Trenton, N. j., Dec. l6.-Former
Governor Franklin Murphy OF New
ark, leading figure in Republican
state politics for u quarter OF cen
tury and member of the Republican
national committee for 1S years, has
resigned from the national committee
because of his advancing years.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
JUSTICE COURT
is REVERSED BY
JUDGE B. P. BLAIR
Opinion Given In The Case
Of Eva Ransom VS.. Mrs.
Charles Stevens
PROPERTY IS SOLD
AT SHERIFF'S SALE
Administrator Sells A Lot In
South Vernon Saturday
Afternoon

In the case of Eve Ransom VS.. Mrs.
Charles (Alice) Stevens, an opinion
was handed down by Judge Blair in
the court of common pleas Monday, in
which Judgment of the justice court
was reversed.
The case was carried TO the COM
mon pleas court from the Justice
court of Squire George S. Harter
The suit was brought for the purpose
of claiming homestead exemptions
The higher court held that no exemp-
tions could be claimed for the reason
that there were no minor children.
Sheriff's Sale
In the case of the Knox Savings &c
Loan Association vs. Robert C. And
erson. the property of the defendant
on the Sychar road was sold at sher-
iff's sale Saturday to Robert II. Ber.
ME. The consideration was s3.1O0.
Property Sold
Tne samantha Horn property, loc-
ated In South Vernon, was sold at ad
ministrator's sale Saturday TO John
+. Brnggey for Sl,135. l.. Tate Crom
ley was the administrator
%
Marriage License
Lee Richard Shoeman. superinten-
n TI..l
Vernon, and Grace Gertrude Head
ington, teacher, Mt. Vernon. Rev.
George +. Smythe of Gambler
o.
Real Estate Transfers
Amos A. Faul To G. II. Sherrer, pro.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
GLASS PLANT BURNS
AT BUTLER, PENN.

Butler, Pa, Dec. l6.-Fire of unde-
termined origin destroyed the plant Of
pany here. The Bessemer and Lake
Erie railroad bridge near by was
badly damaged. The loss is estimated
1t $125,000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17

pperty in city, 81.
John Morrison to G. A. l.. Hayes, IS
acres i'm Miller, 81.
j. r. Bricker to Edward Hoadley,
one acre in Morgan, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
BORROW MONEY

ON HOMES And FARMS FROM The
BUCKEYE STATE BUILDING
AND LOAN COMPANY.
I. We give the best terms
Q. And most privileges.
3. TO our borrowers.
4. We are very prompt in making
all appraisements.
3. And prompt in closing loans.
6. Assets $l5,20O,0O0. Five per
cent ON time deposits.
7. Rankin Building, 90 West Gay
Street. Columbus, o. Write
or call
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
Cut Glass

These articles of cut glass are exceed
inely good looking as to shape and
design. They are very low in price
too, because they are from old stock.
Therefore they will make ideal Christ.
mas gifts for any woman.
Bud vases-$1.00 and $t.t9.
Lemon Dishes-$t.25.
Loaf Sugar Trays-$1.75.
Nappies-$1.50 and $1.75.
Compotes-$2.0O.
Vinegar Cruets--$2.00 and $2.25.
Celery Trays--$2.25 and $500.
Bowls--S3.50 and $3.50
Sugar and Creams-$300, $3.50,
$500 and SAYS.
Fern Dishes-$6.0O.
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hgndp displayed
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17

Real Estate Transfers
Amos A. Faul to G. II. Sherrer, pro.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
For The Little
Tots

For fear you may overlook something
the little folks want we suggest that
you look carefully over this depart.
ment There are hundreds OF items at
many prices. In general way only,
we can name them:
Caps and Hoods-50c to $3.50.
Sweaters-50c to $500.
Embroidered and Knitted Sacques
SOC to $500.
Bootees--25c to $t.0O.
Infants White Coats-$2 to $3.50.
Children's Bath Robes--S1.50 and
5000
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17
Silverware

Roger Bros. 1847 triple plated silver
ware In three good patterns: Old Col
ony, Queen Anne and Cromwell.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-17

Baby Spoons--75c.
Pickle Forks, 9ec.
Sugar Sheils-$t.00.
Butter knives-$1.25,
Olive Forks-$t.2b.
Cream ladle--$1.35.
Cold Meat Fork-$1.50.
Gravy ladlc--$t.76.
Fruit knives-Per set $3.50.
Tea Spoons--Per dozen. $3.50.
Flat Handled Knives and Forks
Per set, $7.25.
Salad Forks--Per dozen, $1,000.
Table Spoons--Per dozen, 5000.
Desert Spoons--Per dozen, $1,000.
Hollow Handled knives and Flat
Handled Forks.-Per set, SIS.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-27
SUFFERING ARMENIA.
A Brief Glimpse at the Cruelty of That
Monster, the "UnspeakabIe Turk"

In the atrocious conduct of Germans
and Turks, the climax was reached in
the treatm ent of the Armenians.
The m2rciless and cruel Abdul Ham
id ruled fer forty years by duplicity.
1t was easy for him to promise, but
his word counted for little. When he
became Sultan he accepted newly
written Constitution. In few hours
he dismissed the parliament and be-
came an autocrat without principle
and without honor.
So great was his hatred of that up
right statesman, Mldhat Pasha, who
wrote the constitution, that he i'm
posed unusual tasks upon him and
finally had him murdered.
He permitted his soldiers to prev on
the Armenlars during his whole reign,
even to the point of dlshonorlng wom-
ell in their homes, and questions of
dispute between Turks and Christians
were usually settled not by negotia-
tions or legislation, but by massacre.
The Young Turks in the spring Of
1915 began, under German instigation,
systematic deportation and torture
of the Armenlans which is acknowl-
edged to surpass in its inhumanity
and horror anything which history
records.
The scheme as carried out in every
city and village included the arrest
and robhely unde torture of the male
members, oxcept the very old and
very your of the community, fol-
lowed by t. tchery.
All Othn' women, children, and the
aged men, we're compelled to unuergo
long marches toward the Syrian des-
ert.
The description by missionaries ana
American consuls of the robbery, even
to the extent of clothing, the stealing
of the girls ana young women by the
gendarmes, kurds, and criminals, the
who Iesale slaughter of many and the
deprivation of food and water is al
most too sad and terrible to recount. |
But the mental anguish and terror
caused to people of gentle breeding
and education must be considered,
for it should be remembered that the
Armenians are among the most
prosperous, and enlight-
ened of all the inhabitants of the en-
oire. = From the American Review of
Reviews for November.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-27
RED GROSS CHRISTMAS
ROLL CALL

Beginning December 16 and con-
tinung to and including December %
thers will be campaign all over the
United States to enlist every adult
person as member of the RED
CROSS. This campaign has been de
signated the RED CROSS CHRIST
MAS ROLL CALL. Every person
will be expected to become me mber
whether they have heretofore been
members or not. Plans are being for
mulated to reach every person in this
county and give them an opportunity
to become members | desire the CO.
operation of every citizen of the
county in this movement. While we
hope and believe tho war is over, the
work Of this great organization has
just begun. Names of those desiring
to become men bers can be take en- from
now until Decem Der "a, but no names
can be reported until the first day
of the canlpaigD, December l6.
Further notice IF the campaign will
be given from time to time. Be
ready to give your name when called
upon.
Geo. P. Burnett,
Chairman Red Cross Christmas
Roll Call for Cumberland County.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-27
cRossvILLE. TENNESSEE WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 27 1918.

to 20 feet long, and have only four
wheels. Some of them have brakes
en- them like we have on our wagons,
only the lever is at the size of the car
and is pressed down to put the brake
on. | have never seer freight car
with air brakes. The capacity of the
coal cars is from 10 to II tons. Most
of the goods are shipped IN gondolas
and covered with tsrpaulins. They
have few box cars. The stock cars
hold about six head of cattle. The
engine pulls quite number of cals.
counted 65 IN one train, but when you
c consider the size of the cars, that
ism t much of load. The crew con-
sists of a fireman, an engineer and a
guard. The guard rides in a dinky
little caboose attached to the rear end
of the train.
| guess had better close or the
cersor will shoot NE.
With best wishes to every oooy'
your flie d,
J. w. Cooper,
All Russell Square,
London, W. c. |.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-27
PRICE FIXING COMMITTEE

TO merchants and the public gener-
ally:
By direction of the United States
Food Administrator, l have appointed
a price fixing committee for Cumber-
land County, consisting of T A.. F.
Brown, Chairman, j. E. Burnett, M.
+. Reed, j. L.Burnett, W. +. Bandy
and E. 2. Brewer. 1t will be the
duty of this com nittee to meet once
week and fix prices at which the
merchants of the county are to sell
food commodities. The price they fix
to to be the maximum price at which
any merchant will be allowed to sell
any food commodity named by them.
1t will be the duty of my assistants
IN the various com munities and the
public generally to report to the chair
man or to me any violations of these
regulations.
81 feel confident that this committee
will be reasonable and fair In the per-
formance of their duties, and any
or customer having a COM
plant to make should not hesitate to
do so and such complaints will be
promptly Investigated.
Yours truly,
Geo. p. Burnett,
County Food Administrator.