davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-06-22

FOR SALE - Seven.room house
newly papered, paved street clear
out, attractive location. West High
street. Call at 104 East Burgess
street. KEGS
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-06-22
Dance Given
| In Centerbvrq

| DdUSC SIvCu
In Centerbvrg
Over 35 couples were present at q
dance given, by William Bowland in
the Bowers hall, Centerburg, Friday
evening. A number Of couples from
this city were in attendance. The
Buckeye Syncopaters furnished music
for the dancing.
Barn Dance Given
Near Mattinsburg
About 60 couples enjoyed a barn
dance given Friday evening on the
farm Of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Ulery
near Martinsburg. On orchestra fur.
nished music and dancing was en-
joyed until late hour. Delicious re.
freshments were served by Mr. and
Mrs. Ulery. A number of Mt. Vernon
people attended the enjoyable func.
tion.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-06-22

flowers. The rest of the afternoon
was spent socially with music.
Visitos were Mr.. J. H. Jenkins of
Green Valley and Mrs. Georgia Bou.
ton and Miss Evelyn Jones OF Mt.
Vernon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-06-22
SOCIETY
Reunion 10
Held Thursday

Reunion ls
Held Thursday
The annual reunion Of the Jackson
and hobbs families was held Thurs
day at the residence Of Mr.. Ezra Bish-
op, one mile southeast Of Sparta. An
enjoyable day was spent by over 100
persons A picnic dinner was served
at no5n.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-06-22
colley.kuntz
Wedding

The wedding Of Mr.. Ralph Colley,
formerly Of Mt. Vernon, now Of Louis
vile, KY, to Miss Belle Kuntz, will
occur Tuesday morning, June %, at
st. Martins church, Louisville. Mr..
Colley resided in Mt. Vernon for sew
eral years. He was a member of E
Battery and was overseas with the
battery for many months. The young
couple will make their home in Louis
vile, KY.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-06-22
TAKEN TO UTICA

Mrs. r. l.. Jones went to Utica to-
day, where she will place one of the
children from the Knox county home
with family.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-06-22
BIRTHS

A son was born Friday morning at
the Mt. Vernon hospital to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles s. Sapp Jr Of Greer
street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-06-22

Hunt C Wyker, S6 Public square,
invite the public to visit them at their
office. They are headquarters for
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-06-22

Mr.. Earl Drake of Cleveland, for
merly of this city is spending, the
weekend in Mt. Vernon with rela-
tives and friends.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-06-22
Mckenhey.Grosser
| Wedding

Mckinney -Grosser
Wedding
Mr.. Arthur McKenney OF Akron,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John McKenney
Of Centerburg, and Mrs. Edna Grosser
of Centerburg were united in mar
riage at l o'clock Friday afternoon by
Rev. ]. A. Long at his residence, East
Vine street. The ring ceremony was
used. The ceremony was witnessed
by Mrs. Rose l.. Messmore Of Center
burg. an aunt of the bridegroom.
Mr.. and Mrs. McKenney will reside
in Akron, where Mr. McKenney is
employed in the purchasing depart
nent Of the Firestone Rubber Co.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-06-22
Glass OF 1880
Holds Reunion

Holds Reunion
The class Of 1880 Of Kenyon col.
lege held reunion at Gambler on
Friday evening. Mr.. Charles +. Col.
vile of this city, member of the
class, attended the reunion. There
were eleven members in the class. OF
this number, one is dead, three are
i'll, and seven were present at the re-
union last evening. A dinner was
served, following which number OF
toasts were given.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-06-22
SH0RTHORV BREEDERS
HOLD MEETING HERE

An enthusiastic meeting of the
Shorthorn Breeders association of
Knox county was held Friday at the
office of County s. l.. Anderson, on
the west side of the public square.
There was good attendance.
The association decided to put on a
big Shorthorn show at the county
fair. also to hold a county Shorthorn
sale. The object Of the sale is to fur
ther the breeding of pure.bred Short
horn cattle in this county.
Josie Rallman OF West High street
fell Friday ard severely sprained her
ankle. She is under the care of a
physician.
Mrs. James ID. Parker of North
Braddock street spent Friday in Sun
bury attending the funeral of her
uncle, Harrison Van Houten.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-06-22
JACOB WALKER DIES
SATURDAY MORNING

Jacob Walker, well.known color.
ed citizen of Mt. Vernon, died at
1890 o'clock Saturday morning at
the home Of his daughter, Mrs. Leon
Hammonds, Kenyon street, to which
place he was recently removed from
his home at 800 West Gambler street
His death was due to dropsy, from
which he had suffered for five months
He leaves four children, Mrs. Leon
Hammonds. Mrs. Lizzie Simmons, Mr.
Floyd Walker, all of Mt. Vernon, and
Mrs. Anna Gibbs of Chicago. He is
also survived b. ten grandchildren.
Mr.. James Sigler, who Is employed
in Lancaster, is spending the week.
end in the city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27

Get ready for the laugh Of q Iife-time
It's coming. May Irwin is bringing A.
She has it in ION the Hiring Line"
and viii turn II loose on the public at
the New Lyric next Tuesday and Wed
nesday nights and Wednesday matinee
rms ls one Of New Yorks greatest
comedy, hits in years and it is coming
mere direct from Broadway. It's an
opportunity local play goers should and
VIII appreciate. Miss Irwin Is an estab-
lished favorite and the public is AL
ways. eager TO see her Excellent com
edy Is a sure thing whenever this ac-
compllshed and popular Coincidence
appears and people know for certain
she will provide the merriest, happtest
1oiliest sort Of entertainment. She
never fails In those respects. But now
she is furnishing more fun than ever.
Tor sne has comedy that has con
vulsed Chicago and New York with
laughter and is pronounced by critics
~ both cities the cieverest and best
farce in years. "On the Hiring Line
10 a satifical farce OF the hour. It's
authors are Harvey O'Higgins and Har-
rlet Ford, who have told a real story
that sparkles with wit. snaps with
humor and rushes amusing persons
ties.
1T is continuously entertaining" said
the New York Times, which means that
fun and merriment and wit and humor
are crowded into the farce until they
tumble over one another. Take Alan
Dale's word for 1t, Tits most afnusin o
and ngenious-distinctl clever!''
Miss Irwin has the best part of her
| career in ION the Hiring Line" Never
has she been so delightful as in this
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27

ranged with Miss Caprice to conduct
q movie column while she Is here
Questions will be answered during the
three days. Address all communica-
tons to June Caprice, care The News
Scimitar
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27
MOVIE STAR HERE IN PERSON
WITH LOVE STORY OF DIXIE

A real southern photoplay in which
all OF the graciousness of ante-bellum
Dixie viii be displayed Is in Walked
Mary" which will he shown at Loews
Lyceum, beginning Thursday, when
Miss June Caprice, heroine In the film,
comes In person to greet Memphis adj
mirers
Mary Ann Hubbard is the heroine of
the production She is petite little
Southerner whose sole possessions are
devoted negro nanny and a down
at-the-h heels cabin on the outskirts of
the town To save her precious charge
from becoming charity child" NAM
my spends all her money for ticket
TO New York
Dick Allison tThomas Carrigan) was
In the midst Of gay bachelor party
given him by friends just prior TO his
marriage when-~in walked Mary. She
reminded him of promise to aid her
made at a previous meeting in the
South, when Mary aided the handsome
New Yorker. some combinations de-
velop, but In the end Dick finds that
Mary has walked into his heart, and
comes South to win her,
And above all Miss Caprice herself
VIII be here with the picture. She Will
appear In person or the Lyceum stage
at each performance, Her engagement
lasts three days Thursday Friday aad
Saturday.
quite program has been mapped
out for her stay here, She viii very
likely go on a shopping tour and other
features are being planned. Mayor
Rowlett Paine win introduce the dainty
film star on her initial appearance
Thursday afternoon
And remember. movie fans, any ques-
ton you want to know about the pie
ture world will be answered If YOU
write Miss Caprice, care The News
Scimitar. The News Scimitnr has ar
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27
FRITZ Scheff Returns to
OIpheum on Brief Tour
Little Devil of Grand Opera and In Pest
House" for TIvO-a-Day Patrons.

armed napcrhaugor 4 deaf porter,
with the checker mania. baby %
elght-cylinder lung power. trained
nurse who insists upon installing the
peddler's room for that Of her patients,
are the pests in the pest house. lm-
huf Conn and Curecuc are among the
very best tavcsty artists engaged IN
promoting laughter, IN any form Of
theatricals
Vaudeville has not produced a more
altogether pleasing single In a long
time than Is little Muriel Window. II
Be- Miss Windows exquisite style Of
putting over songs that has made her
a find For her initial appearance here
she has secured a number of exclusive
songs by William u Friedlander,
Joe Towle is the Nut Comedian, He
claims his mission IN life is to make
folks laugh
The Jazzland Naval OCtette Is COM
posed 81 United states naval boys who
saw service overseas The only thing
that conquered the United states navy
was Jazz Tom beNiney and several
Of his shlpmates have gotten together a
musical act that they call LAKELAND.
The oscar IRrinO Trio are very eX-
ceptional acTnbats Each one OF their
efforts borders on the sensational, and
one feat Is executed Immediately after
the other without the slightest heSi-
tation or stallinr The Aerial DeGroffs
are gymnaSts, Topics OF the Day and
Kilograms will also be featured on an
all.star vaudeville bill.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27

Fri,zl $ aes:. .as brilliant prtma
donna, heads tae bin at the orpheum
next week. Frtu SoheU is ono ~ thc
favorltes who deserted" the legitimate
stage for the movies She WAS cuTti-
waited by Tie new sport and the salary
that went with IT, last season her
husband showed letter from her
after her FIRST week acting before the
camera
My work today consisted Of pad
ding in a woodland brook Will, the
camera men were turning their little
Machines she said For three days
] have been working on u private yacht.
and think Of drawing the salary they
pay me for this.
She was amazed that such things
were possible, and as delighted es "a
youngster with new toy, but her re
turn To vaudeville and the musical
world tells new story, FRITZ Is back
M the fold, after the fun Of motion
picture work after the big SALARY and
novel experience Miss SCheff Is back
where she belongs. II Is said her two
a.day tour viii be a limited one and
Memphis Is fortunate.
The well-knuwn and popular Naudc-
willie team, lmhuf Conn and C0rgrue,
are presenting new version u I'm a
Pest House" This traycsty deals with
an old Irish peddler. who, because Of
the loss OF his horse, Is compelled to
spend the night az WUysdc Inn
where he has more trouble than a one
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27

If present indications count for any
thing, I.oews Lyceum is going to break
all past records in providing high class
entertainment for its patrons during all
of next week
While the outstanding feature is the
scheduled appearance OF June Caprice,
the dainty film star in person and on
the screen Thursday Friday and Sat
urday, the show for the first half Of
the week, opening Sunday will not be
much less meritorious.
The bill opening Sunday is to be
topped by Bert LaMonts breezy must
cal comedy "tll Say So fn which Art
Harris, the Irresistible, comedian, and
n well balanced company offer sure
cure for the blues. Harris appears as
Jake the assistant ward nurse at
hospital where the action takes place.
A number of musical gems are in
Guided.
Up-to date dances will be executed
by Col, Diamond and granddaughter.
The former is SO years old, but he can
fox trot and waltz as We'll as those
20 years his junior Marjorie Bonner
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27
'IW Say So" Tops Bill
For First Half at Locus
Musical Comedy Blues Chaser Featuring Art
Hdrris-COI. Diamond in Dancing Act

and Billy Powers, musical comedy
stars; Arthur Rigby, black face, and
Montambo and Nap, acrobatic comedi-
ans. will contribute to the bill.
The big stage success Nothing But
the Truth" which has just been pic
turized with Taylor Holmes in the lead,
will be the film feature.
While the biggest feature on the new
bill beginning. Thursday will be June
Caprice in person and in picture five
vaudeville acts Of more than usual
merit will be presented. They include
Monsieur Adolphus and Ethel Gilmore,
presenting THE Poetry of Motion
beautiful series Of classic dances;
Frank Wamsley and Mae Heating in
a lively race track sltit; Henry ]. Kelly,
the Irish humorist; Jimmy Rosen, the
diminutiye comedian. in CAL Me
Papa" and the Bimboes. French pam
tomimists
I'm Walked Mary" the picture in
which Miss Caprice will be seen, is
her latest screen success and is said
to be the best Of the many in which
this popular heroine of filmdom has
appeared.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27
Robert WarlUick
Is at Savoy In
I'm MizzOurd .

Another famous American play has
been adapted 60 the screen. Augustus
Thomas well known success, "ln Miz-
zoura," which WAS first produced in
1898, with the late Nat Goodwin IN the
leading role. win be seen az the savoy
theater Sunday only as a Paramount
Aircraft photopiay starring Mai. Rob
ert Warwick
The plot centers around an actual
incident which happened during Mr.
Thomas' career as St Louis news
paper reporter--the sensational holdup
OF a train by lone hlghwaSman,
Around this episode love story full
Of heart appeal has been woven, az well
as many thrilling scenes including the
capture OF the robber by Mai, War
wick as Sheriff Jim Radburn
Eileen Percy heads a competent sup
porting east. which includes Noah
Beery, Robert Cain, Monte Blue, Ger
trude short. and Hazel Brannon.
The picture was directed by Hugh
Ford. who has made a name for him
self for his striking success IN both
stage and screen productions.
Monday and Tuesday Marguerite
clark in "Stili waters will be shown
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27
Told Nothing But
Truth; Bang, Up
Went Reputation

"Nothlng But the Truth, the riot
Gus farce, starring that lnimitAhe Coz
median Taylor Holmes, viii be the
screen attraction with the new vande-
willie show opening Mt Locw's Lyeeum
sunday
This Is a perturbation OF Frederic =.
Isham's divertinE novel that was made
into a stage play for William Collier
by James Montgomery, The farce con-
Germs the adventures OF Bob Bennett,
who goes for week on wager telling
nothing but the truth 70 everyone ne
meets. and aside from getting him cor
daily disliked by everybody gets his
three best ffiends in bad with their
wives
Taylor Holmes is the happiest sort OF
choice for Bob Bennett, for he liz the
character all over again in all his many
and amusing eceentricities, As a far
eeur, Taylor Holmes is absolutely with
cut Il peer, and he Is seen TO uproari-
Gus advantage In his newest and fun
Siest of screen productions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27
"W1nderer" Here
Next Week With
Luminous Cast

In "'rhe Wanderer." which will be
presented at the New Lyric on Friday
and saturday, April . and 10, all the
attractive elements Of drama, music,
dancing and pictorial effects are said
TO be most artistioally blended; The
producers, r. Ray Comstock and Morris
Gest, have spared no expense.
With big. glowing spectacular
drama like this, only players OF vast
experience could be expected 70 meet
the requirements OF the difficult roles
and grandeloquent dialogue. These the
east is abundantly provided with, for
among the original players who VIII be
seen here are Robert Frazer Florence
Auer, Henry pugKan, Richard Thorn.
ton. Mildred Bright, Louise, urth, Mabel
Montgomery and many others
'Tha Wanderer takes its theme
from the Biblical parable OF the Prodi-
ral Son. who Is shown as a discomfort
ed shepherd, then as an adventurer
on lfe's broad highway, disslpatinE his
substance In riotous living, and lastly
as the penitent, penniless prodigal, lln-
yid Belasco staged "The Wandercr.'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27
Get Ready to Laugh For
May TUin s Headed Here
"Op the Hiring Line" Distinctive and Witty,
Booked at NeU Lyric.

farce. The fun Is built on the diff
Guilty Of keeping servants in a country
house.
Miss Irwin as Mrs. Fessenden in the
play can't keep them They walk out
on her Her millionaire husband be-
lieves he can solve the problem by em-
poying the methods he uses in ms
office He has an ingenious idea ana
applies 1t. with unforeseen consequent
ces. There is another upset household,
TOO. that Of a neighboring family, ana
great agitation Is produced by chaui-
feur whom everybody knows isn't the
genuine article but a gentleman play
ing counterfeit
Edgar McGregor has engaged Helen
Ford for the Sweetheart Shop
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27

ut hasn't a serious note from begin
ming to end is what one critic said
about "On the Hiring Line" In re-.
marking that the domestic comedy
which comes to the Lyric Tuesday, was
one OF the funniest screams Of a decade.
Then there win be May Irwin. Of
poundage exceeded only by her wit and
bubhling good humor, in the leading
role.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27

SCHEDULE FOR THURS,.F Ri,
Miss Caprice at 3;t5.6;45.s;45.
Picture at 2:f5-5:45.7:45. 10.
Vaud've at S:3o-7;oo and 500.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27

Much interest is being displayed To-
cally In the proposed magazine which
r. f. Albee. Keith man, IL fostering.
This sheet viii he devoted entirely to
vaudeville aud win detail news Of in
terest TO managers, artists, stage em-
ployes and IN fact everyone associated
with the variety game. Letters from
Mr. Albee have been received by local
managers, Among the first to voice
his favor was Uncle Ben Stainhack
Loew's Lyceum manager.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-27

Jean Adair. VINO closes an engagement
at the Orpheum Sunday l. well re-
just prior 10 celia Comes TO Town" II
hasn't been such long time ago since
Peggy Taylor. Waitress was given
by Miss Adair TO two-a- day How well
she portrayed the little old mother who,
nom restaurant drudge, SO sweetly
took her place as the milllonnifes
son, Miss AdAir always III delight
ful In such roles
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-14
MARYLAND AVE. CHURCH
WOMEN ORGANIZE

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of Maryland Avenue Methodist
Episcopal Church met yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs w F. Lyons,
1863 Duke of Gloucester street, for the
purpose of organization.
After a short devotional service the
following officers were elected: Pre3i-
dent. Mrs H. c. Sellers vice-presi-
lieut.. Mrs T. r. Spencer; secretary,
Mrs w NJ Wherrett; treas, Mrs. Q. J..
Leitch publicity secretary, Mrs w
" Russell; periodical secretary Mrs
w. F. Lyons; mite box secretary, Mrs
f. L. Medford.
After considerable discussion OF
plans for the work of the society. the
meeting adjourned to meet on Febru-
ary II at the home of Mrs Walter
Clark, Prince George street
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-14
HIGH SEAS AND WIND
DELAY COWS. PARTY

The motor yacht "Hiawatha" OF
Norfolk, which has taken the place of
the State Steamer Governor McLane,
recently burned, that was bearing the
family of Governor Emerson c Har-
rington across the bay to their home
in Cambridge. is held up By weather
conditions.
The "Hiawatha," which Lett here
promptly at 1920. hal proceeded
about mile and half or tg,0 miles,
and was OF Greenberry Point light
house, but because Of high seas and
strong winds, it was obliged TO return
to the Tolchester Steamboat Con-
pany's wharf, where it was Ted uD 10 q
late hour this afternoon
The retiring Governors family, WHO
thought to eat luncheon on the bay
enjoyed the early afternoon meal
aboard the "Hiawatha' at the Anna
polls wharf.
A number Of Annapolis friends had
gone to the wharf to see the Harring
tons off ana wish them good luck
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-14
RESCUE HOSE FIREMEN
ELECT NEW OFFICERS

At a meeting az members Of the
Rescue Hose Fire Company. the oldest
volunteer fire cohipany, in the city,
who recently celebrated their fortieth
birthday. the following officer were
elected:
President. Thonas G. Basil vice
president. j Herb@rt Arm!ger; secre-
tary. Daniel r. .Iansant; treasurer,
Charles II. Oberv < foreman. Walter r.
KILLER. assistant foreman John Il.
Rawlings; assistant fire marshal Will
lam Owens FivfstrUstees We're also
elected for the epA sing year
Delegates werE elected last month to
TIE convention whsch meets next Mon
day night, and instructed TO present
the name of George T. Basil the in
cumbent. for Chief. Fire Marshal
Treasurer Obery who is a charter
member Of Rescue Hose Company, and
has been its treasj-rer for many years
submitted his repczrt. which shows the
finances Of the cor4pany to he in good
shape
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-14
PROCLAIM MARTIAL
LAW IN GERMANY
Rx The Associated pressl


Berlin, Tuesday, Jan. l3.-The gov
crnment tonight proclaimed martial
law in all sections Of Germany fol-
lowing the mob demonstrations this
afternoon in which at least ten per-
sons were killed and many others
wounded by machine gun fire from
The guards IN front of the Reichstag
building. Justice Gustav Noske has
leen appointed commander in chief
for the great Berlin district and
Brandenburg province. Street par
AIDES and meetings and demonstra-
tions OF all kinds have been prohibit
ed. The Government admits the loss
of one member Of the troops OF the
guard. killed in the tight, while sew
eral are missing.
The big oak pancled door which
gives access to the left wing OF the
Reichstag building was forced during
the attempted rush. 1t was the
rrompt action of the Republics Sc
cnritv Guards which prevented the
mohs from gaining access to the
chamber.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-14
NEARING ANNIVERSARY
OF TOWNS BIG FIRE

Friday night. January 16. will be
the first anniversary Of the big fire IN
Annapolis. which caused the destruc-
ton Of a miIioh dollars worth of
property.
The fire originated in the old Colon
ial Theatre and spread rapidly TO the
adjoining building the old Capital Of
See. then 10 the Masonic Building. and
Tor some time ths row of houses ad-
joining was threatenea, but quick ac-
ton ard faithful work on the part OF
TIE firemen prevented.
On Main street The fire spread TO the
clothing store Of Strange and White
The drug store of%James D. Feldmeyer
TIE paint and prperhanging store oi
r. E. Strange & slons, the residence oi
Henry Zeller, all Of which were par
tally burned.
The old Colonial Theatre and Capital
Office still remain pile OF ruins. 8
grim reminder oF the Gre year ags
Friday night