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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
PALMYRA

The Palmyra Sunday school gave q
very enjoyable Christmas entertain
ment ON Christmas eve The feature
OF the evening was pageant, King
Christmas" directed by Mrs. George
McCulley. A collection amounting to
about $50 was taken for the Near
East Relief
Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Kinney and
son Forrest are spending the holidays
in Akron.
Miss Ethel DeBolt, who Is attend
ing school at Hiram, Is spending her
vacation with the families of Mr.. Paul
DeBolt and Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Gregg.
Mrs. Marshall had the misfortune
to break her left wrist on Friday last.
Miss Cleo Woodward of Warsaw is
spending the holidays at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. IL.
Woodward.
The family of Mr.. o. s. Holland is
moving to Newark this week.
Mr.. Arthur Lift and Miss Hazel All
gire we're united in marriage on Dec
90. They have the best wishes OF
many friends.
Miss Flora Farquhar Is visiting thi'
week at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
William Kirsh OF Ashland.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
MAYOR |LGER
CHANGES PLEA
TO NOT GUILTY

Mayor Tiger of Mt. Vernon. arrest
ed on Dec. 81 OH an affidavit made
by Milan Irvine charging assault anu
battery, and to which he pleaded
guilty before Squire Stream, sentence
being deferred until Thursday, ap-
peared before Squire Stream Wed
nesday morning and asked to change
his plea to not guilty.
The request was granted by the
court because the defendant had pre-
viously pleaded without counsel. The
defendant waived examination and
was bc0 I'd over to common pleas
court lta- $100 bond. The case will
come le.ore the grand jury next
week.
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MILFORD

John Bishop will leave in few
days for California, where he will
spend several months.
e. e. Taylor and family spent
Christmas with relatives at Lake.
view, o.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Rine entertained
with family dinner on Christmas.
L. Grace Mitchell of Cleveland is
spending few days with her par
ents.
There will be an all-day meeting of
Milford grange on Tuesday, Jan. a.
The men will come prepared to cut
wood and the women will furnish
dinner and clean house. All members
urged to come and help.
Miss Ethel Van Horn of Kenmore
is spending the holidays in the home
of her sister, Mrs. ID. c. McLees.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
GEORGE S. BENNETT
CALLED BY DEATH

George s. Bennett, for many years a
resident of Mt. Vernon, died Monday
afternoon at the Soldiers and Sailors
Home, Sandusky according to word
received in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. Bennett operated a livery barn
in this city for many years and had
many friends here.
The remains will arrive here tonight
and will be taken to McCormick's cha
pei, South Main street, where the fun
eral will occur later Burial will be
made in Mound View cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
MRS. BURR|S NAMED
DEPUTY CLERK COURTS

The new bar docket for the Janu-
ary term Of court, issued today, shows
the name of Mrs. Nellie Burris, as
deputy clerk of court, in the list of
"officers of the court
1t is therefore taken for granted
that Clerk of Courts Burris has ap-
pointed Mrs. Burris as deputy clerk
to succeed Mr.. Oliver Walker, deputy
clerk, who becomes deputy sheriff of
Knox county on January 8.
Mr.. Burris has never announced the
appointment Of his new deputy.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
GETS FINE
Of $500 AND COSTS

Burleigh Phillips, arrested Decem-
ber 16 on the charge of violating the
provisions Of the Crabbe Act, appear
ed before Squire Harter yesterday
afternoon at 400 o'clock for his hear
ing. He pleaded guilty to the charge
against him and was fined $1OO and
costs. Phillips was clerk for Brick
er and Rouch in their establishment
on West Vine street.
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COURT NOTES

Oregon Fike, administrator of
Charles Hawn, has filed a complaint
in the probate court of Knox county
alleging that assets have been con-
cealed or embezzled in the estate.
The administrator charges that
John Hawn, Robert Hawn, George
Hawn, Lola M. Neff and Catherine
Miller have concealed, embezzled or
conveyed away, moneys, goods, chat,
tells or things in action OF the said es-
tate of Charles Hawn.
The complainant asks that a cita-
ton be issued against the five defend
ants mentioned above, directing them
to appear in probate court and an
swer to the complaint.
Judge Wilkins Of the probate court
isseud a citation to Sheriff Moshold-
er Monday afternoon and the said de-
PENDANTS have been served with the
summons to appear in court on Fri
day, Dec. 81, at 10 a. m.
Frank o. lowering Is the attorney
for the administrator and complain
ant.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31

FOR SALE-The jackson farm in
Milford township. consisting of LOG
acres good seven.room frame house.
large barn and outbuildings. G. II.
jackson, Gambler Ohio. TUT F. II
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A Popular Movement,

Who's ready to join movement to
the farm? We're willing to go for
Saturday and Sunday If the porch
rocker and the fried chicken an
ready.--St Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31

Malcolm, of Toledo, made a short Wis
1t il the home of q. G. Ramey and
wife last week.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31

Blair held that two physicians had
conducted an inquest and held the
woman to be insane, that she was ad.
judged insane by the probate court.
and that she was accepted at the
state hospital, Columbus. For these
reasons, Judge Blair held that the
woman must have been insane at the
time the proceedings were instituted
i'm probate court.
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Testimony Taken

Testimony Taken
In the case of George D. Arndt vs..
Lawson, the testimony of w. s. Sper.
ry has been taken by Clerk Of Courts
Walter c. Burris. On account of the
physical condition OF Mr.. Sperry, the
testimony was taken at his home.
The testimony has been ordered filed
and will be perpetuated for use in a
damage suit against G. ID. Arndt
should one be filed by Lawson.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
PROPER PURCHASES
LAUDERBAUGH STORE

Announcement was made Wednes-
day morning that Mr. Andrew E. Pro-
per has purchased the jewelry ntock
of Guy Lauderbaugh & Co., posses
sion being given this"morning.
Mr.. Proper's many friends are glad
to know of his business venture and
wish him the success in the new un.
dertaking which he highly merits.
Mr.. Proper is well known in this
city, having been in the jewelry bust
ness for several years, and with Mr..
Lauderbaugh for the last two years.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
Appointment Made

Charles L.. Clark has been appoint
ed administrator of Allen Clark by
the probate court Of Knox county
Bond 5000, with Barton w, Blair ant
Martin McCamment as sureties.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31

Blair held that two physicians had
conducted an inquest and held the
woman to be insane, that she was ad-
judged insane by the probate court
and that she was accepted at the
state hospital, Columbus. For these
reasons, Judge Blair held that the |
woman must have been insane at the
time the proceedings were instituted
i'm probate court
cognovit Judgment
Emma Weaver Church has com.
menced suit in the common pleas
court of Knox county against Harry
A. Weaver, her former husband. The
plaintiff claims there Is due her the
sum of 5000. based on a promissory |
note. A cognovit judgment has been
taken by the plaintiff.
Motion Overruled-
In the case of Oregon Fike VS..
William M, Rooms, motion to the |
cross-petition has been overruled by |
Judge Blair in common pleas court.
Terms Open Monday
The January term of common pleas |
court will convene Monday, Jan. 8.
The members of the grand jury will
report for duty at 10 o'clock. The |
new bar docket shows large number |
of cases to be heard and tried dur.
ing the term. A large number of
criminal cases are carried over from
previous terms.
Service Ordered
In the case of Ella Cunningham vs.
Perry Nimrick, service by publica-
tion has been ordered in the common
pleas court of Knox county.
o.
Motion Overruled--
A motion has been overruled in the
common pleas court in the case of
Ray Oldaker VS.. Harold Shaffer.
Case Settled
The partition case of Sarilda Sper-
ry VS.. Laura Sperry has been settled
and the costs paid. No record of the
case Is made in common pleas court.
Application Made
Edwin G. Outcalt, executor of
Charles w. Lyon, has made applica-
tion in the probate court of Knox
county to sell stock at private sale.
An order has been granted by the
court. II
Testimony Taken
In the case of George d. Arndt vs..
Lawson, the testimony Of w. s. Sper.
ry has been taken by Clerk of Courts
Walter c. Burris. On account OF the
physical condition OF Mr.. Sperry, the
testimony was taken at his home.
The testimony has been ordered filed
and will be perpetuated for use in a
damage suit against G. d. Arndt
should one be filed by Lawson.
Appointme Mt Made
Charles L.. Clark has been appoint
ed administrator of Allen Clark by
the probate court Of Knox county.
Bond 5000, with Barton w. Blair and
Martin McCamment as sureties.
Tax 10 Fixed
In the estate of Mary Jane Smoots
the Inheritance tax has been fixed at
$25.12 by the probate court of Knox
county.
Marriage Licenses
William Dean Kidd, farmer, Fallsl
burg township. Licking county, and
Velma Myrtle Hall, Bladensburg.
Rev. J.eA. Long.
Edgar +. Briggle, auto mechanic,
and Cora Belle Ewers, both of Fred.
ericktown. Rev. s. j. Cleeland.
Real Estate Transfer
Joseph 8. Breeze to Theodore S.
Breeze, parcel In Pleasant, 81.
| PALMYRA
The Palmyra Sunday school gave q
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
Cognovit Judgment

cognovit Judgment
Emma Weaver Church has com.
menced suit in the common pleas
court of Knox county against Harry
A. Weaver, her former husband. The
plaintiff claims there is due her the
sum of 5000. based on a promissory
note. A cognovit Judgment has been
taken by the plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31

Tax 10 Fixed
In the estate of Mary Jane Smoots
the inheritance tax has been fixed at
$25,12 by the probate court OF Knox
county.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
Contract Let
Coming In Slow

Coming IN SLOW e. @'s
Money for December taxes Is COM
ing in slowly at the office of the
county treasurer. 1t was reported at
the Office Monday that an average of
about $4,000 day is being received
for taxes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
Marriage Licenses

Marriage Licenses
William Dean Kidd, farmer, Fallsl
burg township. Licking county, and
Velma Myrtle Hall, Bladensburg.
Rev. J.sA. Long.
Edgar y. Briggle, auto mechanic,
and Cora Belle Ewers, both OF Fred
ericktown. Rev. s. j. Cleeland.
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Application Made

Application Made
Edwin c. Outcalt, executor of
Charles w. Lyon, has made applica.
tion in the probate court of Knox
county to sell stock at private sale.
An order has been granted by the
court. II
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31

Real Estate Transfer
Joseph 8. Breeze to Theodore S.
Breeze, parcel In Pleasant, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
Leave to Answer

Leave to Answer
In the case Of John Sellers vs.. the
First National Bank OF Frederick
town, leave has been granted the de-
fendant to file an answer in 80 days.
-e4
Contract Let
The Knox county commissioners, at
their session Monday, awarded one
contract to Clarence Clark for $196.65
for repairs to the Daniels bridge in
Pike township.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
m otion Overruled-

Motion OverruIed-
In the case of Oregon Fike VS..
William NJ, Koons, a motion to the
cross-petition has been overruled by
Judge Blair in common pleas court.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
Terms Open Monday

Terms Open Monday
The January term of common pleas
court will convene Monday, Jan. g..
The members of the grand jury will
report for duty at 10 o'clock. The
new bar docket shows large number
of cases to be heard and tried dur.
ing the term. A large number of
criminal cases are carried over from
previous terms.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31

Boys Sweaters 500 wool in
gray and maroon, cut to $2.19.
Mems Bib Overalls, full cut blue
denim, 50 value $1.45.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31

A first and final account has been
fled in the probate court of Knox
county by Jennie Monroe, executrix
of John II. Monroe, showing $500
received and the same sum paid out.
First and Final
A first and final account has been
filed in probate court by r. A. Baker,
administrator of Mary l.. Baker. The
account shows the sum of $l,426.04
received and the same sum paid out.
Files An Account
In the probate court of Knox coun-
ty first and final account has been
filed by Alice NJ. Lewis, guardian of
Earl J. Lewis, showing the sum Of
$26S 12 received and the same sum
paid out.
Marriage Licenses
Owen Ellsworth Wheatcraft farmer,
Butler. and Lillian Ethelyn Page,
Pike township. Rev. Coldron OF But.
Ter.
Gilbert Woodwork McDougall, con-
structing engineer, Greenville, Pa,
and Edna Eliza Sellers, domestic sci
ence teacher, Mt. Vernon. Rev. s. j.
Cleeland.
Edwin Hawkins, farmer Milford
township, and Minnie b. Jackson. Mil
ford township. Rev. j. A. Long.
Ivan II. Koppert. farmer, Brown
township, and Orpha Alta Reed
teacher. Brown township. Rev. ]. A
Long.
Real Estate Transfers--
]. o. Fowler to Clemma Stull, par
Gel in Buckeye City. 81.
James r. Stanford to Mamie II
Talmage, parcel In Pleasant, 81.
In the $4,000 damage suit OF Jen
ME Durbin vs.. William Fesler, writ
ten opinion has been given by Judge
Park b. Blair In the common plea'
court Of Knox county.
The demurrer to the amended petl
tion is sustained by Judge Blair, Will
leave TO amend on the part of tn
plaintiff. II the plaintiff does not dc
sire to amend, then a final judgmen
is to be entered dismissing the pet
ton at the plaintiffs costs.
In this case the plaintiff brought
suit against William Fessler, askin
for damages in the sum OF $4,000
The plaintiff alleged that lunacy prt
ceedings were instituted against he
In probate court by the defendan
She alleges that she was not insan
and had been damaged to the exter
Of $4,000. In his opinion, Jude
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-31
Account Filed

A first and final account has been
fled in the probate court of Knox
county by Jennie Monroe, executrix
OF John II. Monroe, showing $500
received and the same sum paid out.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-06
Troops QueH Frankfort, Ill.,, Outbreak
u. S. FLlERS AID
IN DEFENSE OF
POLISH CAPITAL.
American Aerial Squad
ron Transferred to Help
Protect Warsaw.

Warsaw, Aug. 5.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press-S:50 p. m.)-Owing
to the desperate situation on the
front nearest Warsaw. the Kisclus-'
zko squadron, the air force COM
posed for the most part Of Ameri-
cans, attached to the Polish army.
is being transferred from the
southern front. The squadron will
aid in the defense of the Polish
capital.
The American consulate in War
saw will be closed Friday and Con-
sui Rankin is making preparations
to depart Friday night. Most Of
the records already have been
shipped away.
The American legation here also
is prepared to close business with
in a very few days. The legation
employees have shipped their bag
gage to Camp Grape, the emer-
gency headquarters of the Ameri-
can typhus expedition.
Soon Go Into Action.
The operations of the Kosciuszko
squadron will be begun in its new
field within two or three days.
Meanwhile bullet-battered tanks.
which saw service in the great
war, rumbled through the streets
of Warsaw today on the way to
engage the Russians. The arrival
also began of 75-millimeter guns
which the French used against the
Germans on the western front.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-06
ARREST OF REDS
LEADER LEADS TO
HUNT FOR OTHERS

Chicago, Aug. 6.-Police today
took up their search for other
anarchists thought to ibe identi-
fed with Alexander Jaunuiksa.
said to be an internationally known
anarchist sought by the allied gov
ernments for five years, and who
was arrested here yesterday.
Inspection of papers found in
Jauniksa's Office at the w. W.
headquarters here. brought to light
secret propaganda code. Jaun-
uiksa said he believed nobody
should work more than two hours
a day; that every working man
should own an automobile in
which to ride to and from work
with a chauffeur and that each
workingman should have vacation
each summer Of two months to
spend at some seaside resort.
"Everything's wrong in the
United States: government polit-
ical and social systems, every
thing" he said.
officials said he is one OF the
leaders in the internationale OF
world soviet movement.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-06
Continued on page six).
ITALY TO PROBE
. FRANKFORT RIOT
Attack By Mobs Against Italians to
Be Investigated BY Rome Con.
sud at Chicago.

Washington, Aug. 6.-Count Giu-
lilo Bolognesi, Italian consul at Chi
cago. telegraphed the Italian en-
bassy today that he and the vice
consul were proceeding to West
Frankfort, ILL.,, to make q personal
investigation of the attacks by a
mob on Italian residents Of that
place.
Satisfaction is expressed in Ital-
Ian circles at the energetic action
taken by Governor Lowden to pro-
tect Italian residents. Whether
representations regarding the at
tacks will be made to the state de-
partment probably will depend
largely upon the final report of the
consul
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-06
SURPRISE PART
OF cox SPEECH
STIRS CURIOUS
"Secret Paragraph" With
held By Nominee Starts
Speculation.

Dayton. Ohio. Aug. 6.-Democrats
were gathering here today for the
presentation tomorrow to the Am
erican electorate of a presidential
nominee, Governor Cox of Ohio. All
was In readiness for the govern
or's formal notification of nomina-
ton, by Senator Robinson of Ar
kansas, who presided over the San
Francisco convention, and the can
didate's address of acceptance.
Governor Cox hoped, during the
presence Of leaders here to settle
campaign organization affairs, dis
pose of state and personal business
and be ready, after his address to-
morrow, for unlimited campaign
Ing until election day. Among i'm
portant early arrivals due were
George White, chairman of the
Democratic national committee,
and Senator Harrison of Mississip-
pi, head of the speakers bureau.
With Governor Cox's acceptance
in type for tomorrow afternoon s
newspapers, speculation increased
today regarding the brief but i'm
portant insert he has announced
would be forthcoming tomorrow.
The governor is scheduled to be-
gin tomorrow's address about
three o'clock, several hours after
newspaper publication of his ad-
dress in most localities.
Mystery Shrouds Surprise.
Dayton, O., Aug. 6.-United
Press)-The much heralded big
surprise" of Governor James M.
COx's speech of acceptance tomOr-
row is still "a deep. dark mystery"
All that the governor will say
is that he will have an insert to
his speech, which may be real
news" The text of his address has
been sent in confidence to all the
newspapers of the country brt just
what the mysterious insert will
be apparently only the governor
himself knows.
Today it was the center Of inter
est of the notification ceremonies
Visiting Democrats began to ar
rive and the mystery was one of the
first topics of conversation. Spec
ulation included startling charges
against Republican campaign
funds, new solution for the high
cost of living and a challenge for
joint debate with Senator Harding
, while among remote possibilities
talked of was an announcement OF
I Cox's resignation as governor, in
order that he may devote all his
time to the campaign.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-06
JAP REVELATIONS
IN AMERICA FAN
FLAMES IN TOXIC

Toxic. Aug. 5.-(By the Associa-
ted Press. THE statement of Con-
gresham Albert Johnson, at Taco
ma, WASH, Aug. 2, that thousands
OF Japanese are smuggled into the
United States from Japan yearly,
ID giving evidences of q tendency
to increase the feeling with regard
to the United States created by the
arrival Of the recent American note
and subsequent newspaper attacks
against America.
Congressman johnson has been
recently conducting IN inquiry into
the Japanese situation ON the Pa
cifc coast. The foreign ONCE to-
day made ! statement saying that
"details Of the scheme. as outlined
by Mr.. Johnson. appear fantastic
and most improbable
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-06
LEGION GUARDS
CHICAGO MAYOR
Soldiers Explain They are Not for
Thompson But Believe in Law
and Order.

Blandinsville, Ill, Aug. e.
Guarded by his escort" 40 strong,
brought with him from Chicago, and
by 45 members Of Hicks post, the
Blandinsville branch of the Amer
ican Legion, Mayor William Hale
Thompson opened his downstate
campaign for his state ticket here
today.
The local legionnaires, sworn in
as special police for the occasion,
guarded the mayor as the guest of
Blandinsville. and not because of
their approval of him.
We're not for Thompson, but
we're for law and order, and We
expect to see it preserved" was
the explanation given by r. B.
Warner, late of Battery D, 149th ar
tillery, "Reilly's Bucks" who met
the mayor at the station at the head
of the special police.
About 5000 to 5000 persons at
tended the Blardinsville picnic, and
Of these from 600 to 700 gathered
to listen to the mayors speech,
made at 2 p. m.
In previous years." Warner said
I'VE have invited men of note of all
parties and factions-William J.
Bryan, Governor Dunno, Governor
Hadley of Missouri; last year we
had Governor Lowden, the leader Of
one faction Of the Republican party
in the state. This year we have in
vited the leader of another faction
the mayor of Chicago, who has re-
ceived more advertising than any
10 other men in the state Of Illi-
nois."
The mayor thanked Warner.
I'm glad you have heard whal
this splendid young man has to say
SO that you need no longer believe
the lies about me that are printed
in The Chicago Tribune" the mayor
replied. ''The Chicago Tribune /.
an enemy Of mine and now believ,
that it is the foe of the Americat
Legion and is trying to use it fol
its own purposes"
The mayor then pulled out tn,
manuscript of his speech. AS h,
read there was some applause ami
scattering OF the crowd of listeners
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-06
LATE BULLETINS

Washington, Aug. 6-Attor-
ney General Palmer notified
Samuel Gompefs today that ho
would hear the plea of the
American Federation of Labor
for amnesty for political pris-
oners next Wednesday.
London, Ang. 6-The Irish
coercion bill was passed on its
third reading BY the house Of
commons this afternoon BY q
vote of 206 to IS.
Nome, Alaska, Aug. Cap.
tain Ronald Amundsen, Nor.
wegian explorer, win leave
Nome tomorrow to resume his
attempt to reach the North
Pole, he announced today. He
plans to steer his vessel, the
Mande, for Wrangel Island. Oh
the northern coast Of siberia,
and fren that paint - drift
~ - Azalia ~ leak,