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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
COLUMBUS BOY IS
ARRESTED HERE
Was Collecting Money For
The Boy Scouts In Illegal
Manner. 1t Is Said

Frank Merton, aged 16 years, CIV
ing his address as 673 Siebert street,
Columbus, was arrested by Chief of
Police Parker this morning on a
charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses.
1t is claimed the boy had been so.
liciting funds for the Boy Scouts
claiming he had authority to solicit
the funds. He had collected 1926
from Mt. Vernon housewives before
he was arrested.
When questioned in mayors court
today noon, the boy admitted he had
been collecting money He said he
came to Mt. Vernon to accept po-
sition at a filling station. He said
he was in need of money and thought
canvassing was a good way to obtain
funds.
The lad was turned over to Juve
nile Officer Purcell.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
MACCABEES ELECT
. OFFICERS LAST NIGHT

Mt. Vernon tent, No. 10, knights
of the Maccabees, at regular meet
ing Friday evening, elected the fol-
lowing officers for the coming six
months:
Past Communicated Collie.
Commander-R. p. Edmister.'
1t. Commander. l.. Vernon.
Record Keeper-John d. Weaver.
rgeant-Theodor McMillen.
Master-at- t-Arms-C. C. Vernon.
1st Master of Guards. H. Nc
Feeters.
End Master of Guard-John Tall
man.
Sentinel-Frank CARED.
Picket-Vincent Ralston.
Capt. of Degree Team-C. L. Pur-
iy.
Trustee G. years)-Edward Calk-
ins.
A large number of benefit claims
were passed on, and the record keep
er reported that the $1,000 insurance
policy held by William Wright, who
was killed by an automobile, was
paid to his aunt, Mrs--Jeannet Buch-
er.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
INCOME TAX MUST
BE PAID BY DEC. IS

Dec. 10 is the last day for the pay.
ment OF the fourth installment OF the
income and excess profits taxes due
this year. To avoid penalty, the tax
must be in the Offices Of collectors Of
internal revenue or branch Offices by
midnight of that date.
Inquiries reaching D. L. William.
son, collector of internal revenue for
this district, indicate belief that
taxpayers have ten days grace on
this installment. Such a provision
was contained in the 1917 revenue
act, but was removed by the revenue
act of 1918.
Payment Of the fourth installmen
may be made in cash or by money or
der or check" Collector Williamson
says. "The bureau of internal reve
nue. urges that whenever possibl,
payment be made by check or none,
order. This method helps the tax
payer by saving him trip to thu
collectors Office and avoids conges
ton at the cashiers window. Checl
or money order should be made pay
able to collector Of internal reve
nue."
Bills are being sent to taxpayers
but failure to receive a bill does no
relieve the taxpayer of his obligation
| to pay on time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
SERGEANT MULLENIX
DIES At CAMP DIX
Mt. Vernon Boy Claimed By
Death Friday, According
To Message Received
By Parents

Mr.. and Mrs. w II. Mullenix of
West High street were notified Fri
day afternoon, by telegram, of the
death of their son, Sergeant Everett
p. Mullenix, who has been stationed
at Camp Dix. n. j.
Sergeant Mullenix was % years OF
age and is survived by his parents
and two brothers who reside in Hills
boro.
Sergeant Mullenix, who served in
the world war for more than two
years, re-enlisted in the army last
March for one year.
Burial will be made in Hillsboro.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
DONATIONS RECEIVED
AT HOME FOR AGED

During the month of November the
following donations were made to the
Home for the Aged:
Congregational Church Coffee,
potatoes, peas.
d. A. R.-Ham, pickles, butter and
cream.
Mrs. Morgan Rinehart = Hickory
nuts and beans.
X. Yauger-1 bu. onions.
Edward Dever-10 lbs. coffee.
Help You Club, Gambier-65 qts.
canned fruit, IL glasses jelly, lbs.
navy beans, s heads cabbage, 4 bu.
potatoes, 3la bu apples, 2 pumpkins,
pears, carrots, lard and sacks flour.
Carl w. Fipes-13 rabbits.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank L. Beam-The
Thanksgiving dinner: 25-lb. turkey
potatoes, sweet potatoes, cans
corn, cabbage, celery, cranberries
nuts, grapes, butter, bread, tea, cof.
fee, Jello and whipped cream.
Misses Beam-Large cake.
Candyland-Ice cream
o. Z. S.-Cake.
ID. A. RS pairs pillow cases, 9
pairs sheets.
Brooke Churcfl-S3 in work.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Dowds-S50.
Mrs. Edward Dever-s1O.
A Friend-S2.
Union Thanksgiving Offering :
$23.21.
Mrs. Harry Turner'S
Subscriptions to the Daily Banner
and the Republican-News have been
given the Home by the respective
publishers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
HOWARD SCHOOL NOTES

Chapel was held Friday morning
by the grammar room. The program
was as follows:
Song, Skye Boat Song.
Recitation-May Hardesty.
Jokes-Charline Parker.
Recitation-Tyrus Mickey.
Recitation-Mary Hardesty.
Song, My Bonnie.
Several of the high school pupils
have joined the Junior Red Cross.
Nineteen high school pupils have
been neither absent nor tardy the
last month.
The Howard high school is very
proud of the fact that Miss Doris
Simpson, a Senior, was chosen to
represent Knox county at the Thrift
congress at Columbus Dec 8.
The Improvement society has re.
ceived $293.42 as a result of the lee
ture course held thus far this year.
The expenditures were s24S, so the
soicety feels fine in being more than
S45 tothe good. Two numbers are
yet to come.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
GEORGE W. SHIPLEY
DIES ON SATURDAY

FREDERICKTOwN, Dec. 4--0eo.
w. Shipley, aged SO years, died At
$500 o'clock this morning at the home
of his son, w. B. ShIpley. In Pike
township, after several weeks illness
of complication OF diseases.
He leaves one daughter, Mrs. r. f.
Clark of st. Johns, Mich, and one
son, w b. Shipley.
Funeral services Sunday at 2:30
O'Clock, from the residence, Rev. J.
A. Long of Mt Vernon officiating.
The body will be shipped Monday
morning to st. Johns, Mich, where
burial will be made.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
The Church of Massachusetts,.

The Congregational became the es-
tablisheds Church of the Massachusetts
Bay colony in 1861. The same spirit
that excused the hanishment of Anne
Hutchinson and the hanging OF the
Ouakers on the ground that their
teaching endangered the stability or
the government was at the basis or
the act which made church member
ship qualification for the franchise,
and finally made the Congregational
the established church of the colony
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
viii Be Tough on Painters.

It is believed by the Moslems that
at the judgment day painters will be
required TO provide with souls all rep
reservations of human beings which
they have made. Failing In this or
deal, they will lose their own soul az
q forfeit for their presumptuous imita-
tior of the work Of the Creator.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
Fall Short Of Greatness.

What the world calls greatness is 3
kind of plant which requires the right
kind of human soil and moisture and
light for its proper growth. Many .
youth who was the idol Of his class.
mates and professors at college. be-
cause they regarded him as man Of
the future, disappointed expectations
because he was never able to find
after leaving college the right social
mosphere.-ChicagO Journal. e
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
RECKLESS DRIVER
GETS FINE OF SIS

Francis WOodford of this city was
arrested Friday afternoon on North
Jefferson street by Chief Parker on
charge of reckless driving. He was
arraigned before Mayor Tiger at $50
o'clock and pleaded guilty 10 the
charge. He was fined S. and costs.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
TWO IN A FAMILY
- HAVE, APPENDICITIS

Mr.. Benjamin r. Parker was out
this morning for the first time since
Tuesday, having been suffering from
severe attack of appendicitis. Mr..
Parker is now recovering without an
operation. 't
Mrs. Parker is also recovering
from an attack of appendicitis. She
was recently operated upon at Mercy
hospital. She expects to be able to
sit up Sunday for the first time since
the operation.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
WYNN DISCHARGED
In JUSTICE COURT

Jesse Wynn, charged with adultery
in the court of Squire Kanaga of
Wayne township was dismissed by
the magistrate Thursday afternoon.
Wynn's hearing was set for 1 p. m.
AS the prosecuting witness refused
to appear against Wynn, the case
was dismissed by the magistrate.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
Demurrer Filed

Demurrer FTeu-
In the case of Jennie Durbin VS..
William Fessler, demurrer to the
plaintiffs amended petition has been
filed in the common pleas court of
Knox county. The defendant states
that the petition does not state facts
sufficient to constitute cause of ac.
ton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
COURT NOTES

On Friday morning Clerk of Courts
Walter G. Burris drew from the wheel
names of persons who are to serve
as grand Jurors and petit jurors at
court.
The members of the grand jury
will report for duty on Monday, Jan
3, while the members of the petit
jury are to report on. Feb Z, 1921.
The following men will compose
the grand jury and the petit jury:
Grand Jury
Thomas Murrin-Fourth ward.
Perry Cover-Wayne.
John Gardner-Howard
Everett Wolfe-Jackson.
John Kost-Monroe.
B. N. Scarbrough-Mo
Clinton Mills-Clinton.
Orville Flack-Cllnton.
C. E. Hibbetts-Union.
Oliver Ashcraft-Clay.
William Bowman-Clay.
U. G. Tressel-Union.
VIM. FraZier-Milford.
Otis Higgins Hilliar.
w. w. Cole-Berlin.
Petit Jury
c.. ID. Owen-Hilliar.
f. w. Loney-Third ward
Glen Blubaugh-Union.
Frank Cramer-Liberty.
Joseph HancockvFirst ward.
Edward Farmer-Harrison.
j. II. Welker-Union.
A. S. Lifer-Brown.
Frank Gilbert-Hilliar.
Victor E. Middlebury.
Robert Hess-Third ward.
William O'Rourke-Miller.
c. j. n-Middlebury.
Leroy Blue-Clinton.
Leroy Denney-Harrison.
Albert Doup-Pike.
Clarence White-Harrison
Lorenzo Marshall-First ward.
H. l.. Chrlsman-Hilliar.
George Hammond Union.
O.
Granted Divorce
Fred G. Severns was granted di-
vorce from Anna Virginia Severns by
Judge Blair in common pleas court
on Thursday afternoon.
Asks for Damages
Albert Fox and others have COM
mencad suit in the Knox county COM
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07

mon pleas court against Matt Struble.
The plaintif asks for damages in the
sum OF $40, claiming this sum is due
him on a contract for the sale of
cows. l.. G. Stillwell is the attorney
for the plaintiff
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
Real Estate Transfers

Real Estate Transfers
Mary C. Blubaugh to Melva Scott
parcel in Danville, $1825.
c. B. Leonard to J. A. Franks, par
eel in Fredericktown, 81.
]. w. Brauner to Philip Brauner
parcel in Fredericktown, 81.
Lucy e. Tucker to Florence r
Leonard, parcel in Fredericktown, ST.
w. b. Mosholder, sheriff, to vii
liam G. Weirick, parcel in Mt. Yer
non, $780,
F. S. Fish to Alfred Fish Jr., parcel
in College, ST..
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07

Big reduction In milIinery-Mayme
Rosencrans' hat shop, 232 S. Main.
.i x3 "
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07

Not insinuat'ons. but news, In THE
BANNER.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
Divorce Granted

Divorce Granted
A decree Of divorce has been grant
ed Helen Pauline Debolt form David
E. Debolt by Judge Blair in the COM
mon pleas court of Knox county. The
plaintiff has been restored to her
maiden name, Pauline Buckingham.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07

filed in the common pleas court OF
Knox county. The defendant states
that the petition does not state facts
sufficient to constitute cause of ac.
ton.
Divorce Granted
A decree of divorce has been grant
ed Helen Pauline Debolt form David
e. Debolt by Judge Blair in the com
mon pleas court OF Knox county. The
plaintiff has been restored to her
maiden name, Pauline Buckingham.
Leave to File
In the case of Theodore Molet VS..
Jean Andre, leave has been given the
plaintiff in common pleas court to
file supplemental petition.
Default Decree
In the case of Flora Irvine VS..
Paul M. Ashbaugh, default decree
has been given the plaintiff In the
common pleas court of Knox county.
Real Estate Transfer
Spurgeon A. Applegate to Vera M.
Applegate, parcel in Hilliar, 81.
Account Filed
A supplemental final account has
been filed in the probate court of
Knox county by T. e. Ayers executor
of John X. Sutton, showing the sum
of $1,447.S3 received and the same
sum paid out
Inventory Filed
George Faulhaber, executor of Hen.
ry Faulhaber, has filed an inventory
and appraisement in the probate
court of Knox county. 1t shows the
| following: Personal property 5000
money $767.64, real estate $4,000. To
tai $4,667.64.
Marriage License
Carl Augustus Yauger, farmer, Mt
Vernon, and Mabel Irwin Young
Monroe township. Rev. David Pike
The case of Frank Cochran VS.. C
E. Altenburg ct al. has been appealed
from the court of L. A. Stream, 6
justice of the peace in Clinton town
shpi, to- the common pleas court o
Knox county.
The plaintiff in his petition states
the defendants engaged him to sci
their residence at III North Mair
street. The plaintiff says he obtained
a purchaser for the property who
agreed to pay $24OO. The plaintiff
says that one payment was made, but
when he rendered it to the defend
ants the same was refused, the de
PENDANTS saying they did not desire
to sell the property.
The plaintiff therefore claims ht
has been damaged to the extent O.
his commission, which she claims i!
two and one-half percent of $24O0.
b. e. Sapp represents the plaintiff
Demurrer Is Filed
In the case of ID. Clarence Parrot
vs.. c. l.. Daugherty ct al, demurrer
has been filed by the defendant il
the common pleas court of Kl.o'
county. The defendant says the pc
tition of the plaintiff does not state
Of action and he therefore asks tina
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07

Leave to File
In the case of Theodore Molet VS.
Jean Andre, leave has been given the
plaintiff in common pleas court to
file supplemental petition.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
Default Decree

Default Decree
In the case of Flora Irvine VS.
Paul M. Ashbaugh, default decree
has been given the plaintiff In thu
common pleas court of Knox county.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
Demurrer is Filed
Judgment by Comic ession-

Judgment by Confession
In the case of the w. & w. Motol
Sales Co. VS.. G. H. Applegate, judg
ment by confession upon warrant o
attorney in the sum of $2,S99.14 ha.
been entered in the common pleas
court of Knox county. u
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
Asks for Damages

Albert Fox and others have COM
menced suit in the Knox county COM
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07

Account Filed
A supplemental final account has
been filed in the probate court Of
Knox county by T. E. Ayers. executor
of John X. Sutton, showing the sun
of $1,447.SS received and the same
sum paid out.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07
Granted a Divorce

Fred G. Severns was granted a di-
vOrce from Anna Virginia Severns by
Judge Blair in common pleas court
on Thursday afternoon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07

inventory Filed
George Faulhaber, executor of Hen
ry Faulhaber has filed an inventory
and appraisement in the probate
court of Knox county. 1t shows the
following: Personal property 5000
money $76764, real estate $4,000. To
tai $4,667.64.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-07

Real Estate Transfer
Spurgeon A. Applegate to Vera N
Applegate, parcel in Hilliar, 81.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-04
TAXES TOO HIGH,
CITIZENS CLAIM
Present Protests Before the
Equalization Board

Protests AGAINST Increased assess-
ments and taxation werc made by
King county citizens wednesday at
the opening session Of tho county
equalization board. meeting IN Coun.
~ Assessor Prank Huli's department
=. Patton. owning II acres near
Georgetown. appeared before the
board and declared his property war
worth but 5000. off Of which he de-
rived an income Of $500. yet his taxes
for tho year tosxied Si.7ti. The
board decided to investigate the prop
crsy again with . view toward 70
azncraing the land.
Other property cwners declared
thcy would dispose Of their property
before they would pay the taxcs I'm
posed this year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-04
'HOWAT IS
SCORED BY
Mine Chief
Kansas Coal Workers Or
dered to Return and
Leader Denounced

NprANAroLis. ma Aug. A.
Definite action toward ending tho
unauthorized strike Of coal miners In
Kansas was taken by John I. Lewis.
International president OF the United
Mine Workers today.
kilograms were sent 10 all unions
at each Of the 81 Idle mines and an
other message was sent Alexander
Howsst. president Of the Kansas
miners. dcnouncing him In strong
language for HIS alleged course In
fostering and fomenung the strike
trouble.
Lewis ordered tho strikers 10 70
: sumo work and take up their griev.
-ances In tho usual manner. He al.
rected each Of the ~ local unions 20
20 hack to their Jobs at once. and he
0Ayed Howat mercilessiy.
III II II your desire TO continue 20
function as an officer OF the United
Nine Workers warn you 10 comply
with its laws" the telegram TO
Hewas said. after Lewis had men.
tto0ed tho agreement between tho
union and coal operators.
"A continuation OF the mad course
you are pursuing In Kansas will
hing further condemnation 10 your
osUnnixation and stamp you as a
I'm devoid Of principle and des,i-
tuto Of honor"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-04
GIRLS TO Dive
IN FULL DRESS
To Be Tested In life-SavinQ
Stunts

One at . time Saturday afternoon
eight gtris and ~ many morS ~
want 90 enter the competition. viii
dive into Lake Washington at the
Red Cross life saving station At NJ
Baker beach. fully dressed
They will endeavor 70 swfm 70
yards thus attired. undrcss In the
water. swim 80 yards moro. break
the stranxie.hoid OF Miss Anna Bor.
steIl. tnstrucrcss. and land her
ashore.
0iris who are abss % % this 500
censfuiiy win receive an emblem. GER
tificats and pin, showing they are
qualified TO act ~ life savers OF To
teach others to b. life savers
Tho competition IL In charge Of
Miss Borstcii. of the r. w. c. A.. and
viii begin Mt 23o p. m Only girls
who have taken life saving lessons
at the beaches this summer Will be
eligible to enter the contest They
must make arrangements with Miss
BorsseIi at the Y. w. c. A. during
the week.
The youngest competitor viii Be
Adrian Steam. IL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-04
Dr.. Van Ness Will
Lecture on China

Existing Conditions and Future
Outlook In China"
This viii be tho subject Of leo
ture Mt Masonic club rooms Friday
evening at .. m. by Rev. Thomas
Van Ness. who recently arrived in
the United states after an extended
tour Of tho Orient while In the city
DR.. Van Mes. IL visiting with friends
at al 18th ave. ~.
w. H. Harrison was the oldcst
man ever elected TO tho presidency
and Roosevelt the youngest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-04
Denver Hopes to
End Carmen Strike

DENVER Colo. Aug. <---Sormal
service within IS hours was the
eoeerfui prediction Of street railway
company officials here. following the
operation yesterday Of one car. the
ttrst since LOO tramway workers
vent on strike sunday morning.
With this announcement came a
statement from the Denver Trades
and Labor assembly threatening n
general strike unless police protec-
ttcn Be withdrawn from strikebrrak-
ers and the company accede to the
oexikeru' demands.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-04

ROCHESTER,. ~. T.. Aug. RE
ports have been received here OF the
killing Of thousands Of fish.in Sandy
creek. n famous fishing stream. &C.
cording to the conservation commits.
sioners the fish are killed by acid
! from the Juice Of pea vines used by
. canning factory.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-04
Striking Miners Are
Soon to Return

MDfANAPOLIS. Ind. Aug. A.
oxiking coal miners IN Indiana and
1lllnois. who have tied up production
u these two states By their un-
Authorized strikes. win all be hack at
work within . day or two" In thu
bensf Of officials Of the United Mine
Workers today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-04

The materials in these smart Dresses are black and
navy messalines of excellent quality, and they're
made up in most attractive style.
The skirt is accordion plated and the waist made with
deep sash effect which ties the left side This sash effect
embroidered in the front with chenille in combinations of
pheasant jade and China blue Threequarter length sleeves
and simple round neck complete the picture
In sizes 16 to 80 only
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-04
[::I;y3:lf2jj|1l :E!Bi!jl3S55SS3
You Pay for Them!
Who Gets Them?

Who pays for the fine fixtures the credit losses the of dev-
e and the of saespeope which part
higher prices!
If enjoy spending your money that waya right you
don't and wish to the cost Of such uxure trade
gain Basement
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-19

Miss Grace McFall visited friends
at IsoIn on Sunday.
Eustis Hanover, OF Brushy Creek,
was visiting. his uncle. Noah L. Van
over, of this place during the week.
News reaches here that Mfs. Ada
line Cox, formerly of this place, but
now OF Shelby Gap, KY, is seriously
i'll.
Joseph Mullins. who suffered a se-
we're attack OF influenza last week,
has so far recovered as to be out
again.
Miss Pearl Swindal. who has been
teaching at Neaiy Ridge during the
past seven months, is at home here
again. her term having expired
Rev, Fleetwood Haynes spent the
past week at Jenkins. Ky.
Miss Cora Whitaker. OF Isom. was
visiting friends near here during the
week.
MisA Annabel Haynes is visiting
friends at Durham, Ky.
William Killen visited friends al
Isom on Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-19
NOnEI 'GR0 ACTIVE
IN PARTY POLITICS

. Portland, Me-, March 1S.--"Women
from every part OF the state are visit
ing the state and county committees,
expressi.s~~a desire to be OF service
to the party, q wish to be present nj
the state convention, and requesting
instructions as to procedure IN or
ganization" says Frank ]. Ham, chair
man OF the Republican state commit
tee, who Is arranging the details Tor
the state convention ,of the party,
which is to be held at Bangor on
March Is.
The women are earnest and enthu-
siastic,'' continues Mr.. Ham. Letters
received are not confined to suffra-
gists. but many are from women who
They propose to have as large hand
In political affairs as any other voters
men or women. am convinced that
the Republican state convention Is to
be not only the first Of It's kind in the
Northeastern states, but 1t will be the
largest and have more far-reaching
effect than any political convention
ever held in this state.
II believe that new era has al
ready begun; that old conditions and
methods are to be swept aside; that
political activities are to be revised
and enlarged rather than reduced;
that political committee work Is to
be on a new plane; and that new
element must be not only recognized
and reckoned with, but welcomed, CO.
operated with, and made power for
good in politics only dreamed hitherto
by idealists.
Il am surprised by and delighted
with the unassuming but earnest way
in which women are entering the po-
litical field and taking their duties az
voting citizens. Frankly, 1 have
awaited this time. which all who have
watched the progress OF equal suffrage
foresaw must come. with anxiety and
misgiving
II felt that confusion and uncer-
tainty must result; that none could
foresee the force and tendency OF this
new political element, but / now can
as frankly say that my fears are being
allayed by the common sense. char
acter and loyalty to tho principles for
which the Republican party has stood
and does stand, by the women of
Maine