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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
PHONE MEETING is
K HELD AT PIPESVILLE

The telephone patrons of Harrison
township met the patrons county ex-
ecutive committee at Pipesville
Thursday evening. The patrons COM
mended the committee for standing
SO firmly by the instructions given to
them last fall.
BY the unanimous vote of the pa.
irons, the committee was instructed
to abide by the propositions already
submitted to the Mt. Vernon Tele-
phone Co.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
BIG CROWD COMING
TO CAMP SYCHAR

Rev. c. l.. Lewis, vice president of
the Ohio State Campmeeting Associa-
tion, wiring The Banner, states the
present indication are that Camp
Sychar will have the largest number
of campers this year in its history.
Rev. Mr.. Lewis states that ample
provision has been made to care for
all who come. Any persons desiring
to attend and wanting tents are re.
Quested to write the secretary at once.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
MORE BLUE.eLooDED
STOCK FOR KNOX CO.

At an auction of Spotted Poland
China swine near Fort Wayne, Ind.
last Saturday, George H. Kirkpatrick.
proprietor of Indian Mound farm,
near Utica. o., secured the biggest
framed boar for his age yet produced
In this phenomenal association, whose
growth is the wonder Of latter day
improved swine associations.
The average of this sale was $500,
the highest priced sow, champion,
bringing $1,000.
Mr. Kirkpatrick will be glad to
show this monster hog to anyone in
terested in better swine. x23 +27
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
TAKES POSITION WITH
COUNTY FARM BUREAU

Miss Eva Z. Kinney of Frederick
town, but lately of Columbus, where
she has been employed by an insur-
ance company as a stenographer, will
come to Mt. Vernon Monday morning,
July 26, to take up work at the Offices
of county farm bureau and the Knox
county board of education, located
over the Knox County Savings bank
Miss Kinney comes to Mt. Vernon
highly recommended for this work.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
M. LORENTZ DIES
in WADSWORTH, OHIO

Mr.. F.. f. Lorentz and Mrs. M. l..
Stephan went to Marietta Friday
where they will attend the funeral of
their father, the late M. Lorentz,
whose death occurred at Wadsworth
Wednesday morning. Mr.. Lorentz,
who was 81 years old, died of diseases
incident to old age. He frequently
visited his children who resided in
Mt Vernon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
NO BIDS FOR
MEMORIAL BLDG,
BONDS RECEIVED

Not a single bid was received this
afternoon for, the county memorial
building bonds offered for sale by the
commissioner Of Knox county.
Saturday at p. m. was the hour
set for opening the bids. When the
hour arrived County Auditor Rine
hart announced that not a single bid
for the $25O,OOO bonds had been re
ceived. The bonds call for interest
at the rate Of 51a per cent.
The bonds may be readvertised and
offered for sale at a later date.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
MRS. EMMA HICKS
CLAIMED BY DEATH

CENTERBURG, July 24-Mrs. EN-
ma Hicks, aged 70 years, died at q :3O
o'clock last evening at her home here
after short illness Of heart trouble.
She is survived by two sons, o. J.
Hicks Of this place and e. II. Hicks OF
Fredericktown.
Funeral services at 2 o'clock Sun.
day afternoon at the M. e. church
with Rev. l.. l.. Fish officiating. Bur
ial In Bloomfield cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
ANKLE IS BROKEN
CHASING A COW

Grant Payne, residing on the old
Gambler road, met with severe ac-
cident this morning while running af-
ter a COW in pasture field. In going
across the field, Mr.. Payne stepped
into hole with such force that his
left leg was broken near the ankle.
He was attended by Mt. Vernon
physician.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
Struck Boy Over Head With
Plow Handle And Tried
Ho Fire A Barn
INVENTORY FILED
in HUGHES ESTATE
Two Ex-Soldiers Filed Dis.
charge Papers For Record;
Other Court Notes

Amos Weimer, aged Is years, was
taken to the boys industrial school at
Lancaster, Ohio, Thursday by Juve.
nile Officer Purcell and Deputy Sher.
iff~Burr H. Lytle.
Young Weimer has been under the
custody of the Juvenile court since
1918. He was found guilty of stealing
and was sentenced to the industrial
z school at that time. The sentence
was suspended upon condition of good
behavior. Since then ha has been be-
fore the court no less than 10 or IL
times for stealing.
The climax came a few days ago.
Last Saturday, Weimer, in company
with number. of boys, stopped at the
, Livingston farm. near the Glen.
While there, it is alleged, Weimer
struck young Livingston boy over
the head with p1ow handle. The boy
was rendered unconscious for several
hours and bad cash. was cut in his
head.
5 On Monday, the police informed
Juvenile Officer Purcell that young
Weimer set fire to pile of trash and
came near setting on fire the Cole
F.. livery barn. The juvenile officer took
young Weimer into custody and, late
Wednesday afternoon, Judge Wilkins
Of the juvenile court set aside the
suspension of sentence and ordered
Weimer conveyed to the boys indus.
trial school at Lancaster.
He was taken to the institution
Thursday.
Inventory Filed
In the estate of Hugh Hughes, an
inventory and appraisement has been
filed in the probate court of Knox
( county showing the following: Per.
sonal. property $2s6O, moneys $1,000,
! real estate $1S,4OO. Total $22,56O.
o.
Real Estate transfer
Potter Sockman to Nellie l.. Bur-
ris, lot in city, 81.
Papers Are Filed
William Temple and Donald Cur.
ran, Knox county soldiers, have filed
their discharge papers for record in
the Office of the county recorder.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
TENNIS TOURNEY
WEEK OF AUG. 18TH

Finishing touches are being put to
the arrangements for the Knox coun-
ty tennis tournament to be held at
the Mt. Vernon Country club the
week Of Aug. Is.
/ Chairman Mitchell OF the teams
stated this morning that ten members
had already signed up for the games.
He is desirous that most of the en-.
tries be made this weekend or by the
first Of next week.
All tennis players from every sec
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
HAND INJURED

While endeavoring TO repair some
machinery at his farm OH the new
Delaware raod, George Fisher sus-
tanned severe injury to his right
hand on Friday afternoon. The hand
was caught in the machinery, and a
deep cash was cut.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
CONDITION SERIOUS

Mrs. Anna Roup, aged SO, OF Brink
Haven, suffered stroke OF paralysis
late Friday evening while at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. C. w.
Zimmerman. Reports from Brink
Haven today state that Mrs. Roup is
not expected to live.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
KIRK BLOCK
SOLD To BANK
. THIS At TERN00N

The Kirk bui!ding, located on the
southwest corner of the public square,
property of the d. d. Kirk estate, was
today purchased by the New Knox
National bank, the consideration be-
ing $4,000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
Matinee RACES
DRAW WLARGE CROWD
'Briton Finch Will Enter
Grand Circuit Races First
of Next Week

A large crowd witnessed the mat
inee races at the Knox county fair
grounds Thursday afternoon, which
were classed by all as equal, if not
superior, to any that have taken place
this season.
The summaries:
Glass A Pace
Jane H. (Magers). .............1 1
Don (Rogers) ....2 2
Time-2:15, 2:17.
Glass 3 Pace -. =
Dardanella (Beeman- .....1 1 /
Buckeye Ben (Magers) - 2 2
Time-2:19, 2:17k, 2:20.
Green Race Pace
Gyp (R. WoolisOn) ........2 l. 0
Midge R.. (Roberts). IL 2 o
h-mile heats.
Throughout the afternoon the races
were spirited and the finishes excit-
ing and close, thrilling the crowd to
cheers. Plans are now on foot to
make next Thursday afternoons mat
inee the best of the Mt. Vernon sea-
son, as the event will likely be the
last because of the hOrsemen leaving
the following week to participate in
the county fairs. Officials of the races
are now working on the program and
they promise it will be the finest
possible. 1t is their desire that the
horsemen of the community talk up
the races for next Thursday after
noon and get every lover of horse
racing out to the park.
William Roush and j. Rinehart will
ship their horse, Briton Finch, to Co
umbus the first of next week where
they will enter it in, the 2:15 trot at
the grand circuit races, which start
Friday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
LIMERICK ENTERS
PLEA NOT GUILTY

Sheriff Walter B. Mosholder arrived
in the city Saturday noon having in
custody Robert limerick, wanted here
on charge of non-support. limerick
was arrested in Moab, Utah.
limerick was given an immediate
hearing before Magistrate L. A..
Stream. He pleaded not guilty. His
bond was fixed at 5000. He gave bond
and was released.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27
BIRTHS

A son was born this morning at the
Mt. Vernon hospital to Mr.. and Mrs.
w. r. Weiss, West Burgess street.
A daughter was born Thursday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rossi Of the
Columbus road.
A daughter was born Friday morn.
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman vii.
liams of 1907 West Vine street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-27

4 ASHTABULA = William Main is
drowned in Lake Erie when seized
with cramps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13
7 DEAD. 200 INJURED

London. April 13.-Two hundred
.ersons injured in the explosion OF q
munit;on dump at Rotensteln. near
koenigsberg. East Prussia, Sunday
have been rescued, according TO a Ber-
lin dispatch to the Daily Mail. Epic
s;ons are continuing. and rescuers are
allie to approach the scene only III
armored cars.
Fuses were being removed from big
cal!bre shells at the dump when one
was ien:tcd in some way, and thirty
tremendous explosions followed,
wrecking dwellings over wide area
and! SCATTERING thousands Of windows
III the city.
Berlin. April l3.--Seven persons
were killed in Sundays explosions at
RHtanste:n, according to dispatches re-
cc:vcd here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13
THE STRIKE SITUATION

% The detraining of passengers on
through trains at the union 'passen-
ger station in this city and the board
ing of electric trains for Washing
ton was continued yesterday and
last night. The. trouble at the union
station at Washington and at Poto-
mac YARDS. adjoining Alexandria
resulted in the gathering of trains
in this city, which temporarily be-
came the terminal Of the roads.
1t was said last night that the
electric road between Alexandra
and Washington would De TIED up
after midnight, as it would not be
furnished with current from Ben
nings after that hour, on account OF
the strike. Many commuters VINO
are employed in the capital city
were made anxious By this announce
ment. They experienced great reiiet
this morning when they found the
trains running as usual
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13
81 which both capital and labor can

on which both capital and labor can
meet and agree Mr., ColTig has.
been successful n-rhany instances in
settling labor troubles 70 the salts.
faction Of both employer and en-,
ploye, and on several occasions he
has found Scriptural truth coupled
Will, a mild exhortation to be suffic-
lent to persuade an agitator to turn
from his self appointed mission OF
stirring the ashes of discomfort. The
Golden Rule often. has been suggest
ed as a means toward bringing cap
ital and labor to a common under
standing, but in Wheeling and its
vicinage it seems for the first time
to have been put into practice with
effective result. There it is planned
to rely on this principle and on the
virtue of brotherly love to compose
all the differences when may ARISE
between employers and the working
men. The local press generally agree
t.sat the Christian doctrine may be
found to be permanently practicable:
and one paper suggests that its 10
cal enunciator be placed on the next
Federal Industrial Commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13
WOMEN USE PISTOLS

Danville, Va, April 13.-.As a re-
sui Of the shooting affray which took
,!:ee month ago, when Marshall
Stone was wounded by Newton Tate.
villa Stone, sister of the wounded
n,:>n, and Miss Annie Tate, daughter
Ct the man accused Of shooting him.
Engaged in fight with pistols III
Sehoolfield.
The families live on adjoining lots
The two young women qua:re,eo n
the street and both drew pistols, and
gre of them a butcher knife. Miss
Stone is said to have fired three times
A. the other woman, missed her ans
escaped ia ar automobile over thc
State line before the county officers
reached he scene. Nobody was hit by
he bullets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13
SLAYER Az, suRRENDERs

Athens, Tenn, April l3.-Aftef
fourteen years, during which tine
he has bcen living i'll security some
where under an assumed name, Rich
ard Derrick. astonished Sheriff Law
son, of this county, by walking INTO
the jail and surTendering for trial
on charge of; having murdered Hugh
Duggan, near Englewood.
The killing took place fourteen
years ago this month and had been
to Il great extent forgotten. Few
people can be found now who can
tell any of the details of the crime
Derrick was indicted at the time, but
a. escaped arrest, left the community
::ater sent for his family and under
another name has lived and pros
ncred. He told the sheriff that two
weeks ago he promised his WIFE
VINO was on her death bed and has
since died. that he would bring the
children back to Athens and give
chem their right names. In carry
:rg out that promise, he sad, ne
could do nothing but surrender 10
he authorities, face trial and &C
"cpt his fate. 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13
DODSON KILLING
USE OF CAL0MEL
Says Drug is Mercury and
Acts Like Dynamite on
Your Liver

Dodson is making hard fight
against calomel in the South. Every
druggist has noticed great failing
off in the sale of calomel. They all
give the same reason, Dodson's Liver
Tone is taking its place.
"Calomel is dangerous and people
know it, while Dodson's Liver Tone is
perfectly safe and gives better re-
suits said prominent local drug
gist. Dcdson's Liver Tone is PERSONAL
Is guaranteed by every druggist. y
large bottle costs bu. few cents,
and if it fails to give easy relief III
every case of liver sluggishness and
constipation, you have only to ask for
your money back.
DoGson's Liver Tone is q pleasant
tasting, purely vegetable remedy
harmless to beth children and adults.
Take a spoonful at night and wake
up feeling fine; no biliousness, sick
tearfachc, acid stomach or onstipated
bowels. 1t doesn't gripe or ccause in
convenience all the next day like VIC
lent ca!omel Take dose of caiomcl
today and tomorrow you will fee!
weak, sick and nauscated. Don't lose
a days work! Take Dodson's Liver
Tore instead and feel fine, full Of
,.;,o, 80, H., ,,1,; lilo,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13
PRACTICAL SUGGESTION

':,rake your troubles to the Lore
He's your Big Boss was the coun-
sci recently received and acted upon
by a body or mill workers in Wheel
ing. ". Va, who were on the verge
OF going out on strike. and in Cleve-
land, o., dispute between Swift
and Co.. and $50 packing house en-
ployes was settled after the strikers
and the management Of the plant
had listened to q homily on the love
of God and the necessity of return
ing to His teachings by John J.
Walsh. Cancellations Commissioner of
the United States Department of
Labor. We must get back to Gods
teachings. and must have hrotherly
love in our hearts to make the
worlds great undertakings go for
ward exhortet Nh. Walsh. In the
West Virginia town application of
the principles Of the Sermon on the
Mount to the solution Of modern
industrial problems has been sug-
gested to the Ohio Valley Trades
and Labor, ssenahlsssb ys'AKyiH II.
lCSKig;aa locally pTonmeiiet business
man known as the 'peacemaker,' and
that body has definitely endorsed
the teachings of Christ as a platform
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13
ASPIRIN FOR COLDS

Insist cn "Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin
n 'Bayer package" containing pro
per directions for Colds, Pain, Head
ache, Neuralgia, Lumbago, and Rheu-
m;.tism. Name "Bayer" means genu-
inc Aspirin prescribed by physicians
for nineteen years. Handy tin boxes
os II tablets cost few cents. Aspirin
is trade mark of Bayer Manufacture
Of Observation-Disclosures of Salicy!ica-
cid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13
When Nature
Colors the Cheeks
She Applies 1t From Within, Not
From Outside
. repto-NIangan, Natures Beautifier
I. is the COIoring Matter of Pure
Blood That Makes Good
Complexion

Beauty IS more than skin deep. No
.r4 can have Il clear, delicate skin.
;si.Hng witch health, if the blood IS
in%nure or lacking in the vitality ne
ca..:ary iron that gives the cGloring
.nattar TO the life fluid Neglcc:
Cf regular and necessary waste eli
N m. son. helps to render the blood i'm
pure and reduce its iron contents. the
he cosm.tic iii the world is pure,
'laalthy. iroa-mch blood.
Doctors. realizing the Importance Of
On ching and Improving the bleed,
he e for ears prescribed Guides Pep
70. Mangan, The pleasant ard proved
Il. otl liu;lder and tonic.
pepto- Mangan contains jus; the
elements needed to charge thin,
VT terry blood to good. red blood, Pep
~ Mangan builds ?rch. rcu blood, en-
aE'i;r% It tc carry strength and vi@or
g evary part of The I ody.
;iu.les popta- Mangan k&s become
- well known, by reason Of doctors
re ommending it. that you can get it
in table: or liquid form at any drug
=t,rc. Instead Of trying to cover up a
Eocr complexion. gtE q bottle of Guides
Pepto-Mangan and note how soon you
fell better. sleep better, work harder.
fi,ly with more Zes;-and how your
skin and complexion are improving.
Only make sure to get the genuine.
It HISS "Cude's" or the package.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13
THE ACTION OF FRANCE

The attitude of France in occupy
ing advanced territory on the right
b.,nk of the Rhine my be embarras-
s.ng to her allies. but it is perfectly
understandable There is very much IN
tie argument that she should have
allowed the Berlin governments
tloops to enter the RIhr district and
clean up the Reds under a pledge to
retire when the cleaning up process
he'd been completed. Surely at the
present time France has nothing 20
fe 1r from German offense. But she
dt esnt trust Germany and is appre-
hcnsiys that il ttr !1'ter is given
any concessions whatever. progress
s;ve advantage will be taken OF them.
AS a contemporary says. Ser
many from the start has been play
ir,r a subtle game. She has put up
= poor mouth: has proclaimed her
i. lbility to carry out the terms oil
Il treaty; has carried OH a syste-
II, .tic propaganda designed to IN
fl;ence her late enemies to recon-
st-uct the treaty. France realizes
tln danger that if such a policy
sl,ould be adopted she would stand
ST air chance OF obtaining repar2t'oE
&c" the in nense injur; wrnu@nt her
= iustrial interests. German factor
ie- are intact. French plants are
y .ecks. France is in no mood to see
her just claims ignored. and the
scftening of the terms of the treaty
.o.ill net fail to affect them. Hence
sha insists that they sinai! be carried
OFT TO the letter. and when the Ger
Tans. in technical violation CT the
.r>aty. move an unnecessary number
II troops into the neutral zone. she
meets the move by advancing her
I'm troops
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13
MUsT..PAY POLL TAX

Those who wish to quality as Vo-
tiers in the presidential election have
inst three weeks in which to pay
their poll taxes and become quail
fled voters. AS the, election vii!
fall this year on November q poll
taxes must be paid by May 2, the
law requiring the payment, OF such
taxes Six months prior to the cleo
ton for which the voter is quality
ing.
Nav 2 falls on Sunday, so taxes
must be paid on the preceding Sat
urday. May ]. Attorney General
John G.. Saunders. made this point
clear. saving that there could be no
other Interpretation of the law, and
that to receive payments on the
Monday following May . would be
to- violate the six months require
ment.
November 2 is the earliest election
day for many years, the date beng
set for the first Tuesday after the
first Monday in the month. 1t 50
happens that November comes in on
Monday this year.
The six months limit does not APP
ply to those men who become u
after Nav ., however. These eligibles
may pay their taxes right up to the
last day before the election.
Another development may be the
ratification by the thirty-sixth state
of the proposed nineteenth amend
ment TO the Constitution, extending
suffrage to women. If this is done
prior to November ., any woman
who can meet the requirements pre-
scribed in the statute passed at the
recent session of the General Assem-
bly, may pay her poll tax for 1921
and vote in the presidential election
of this year.
Ratification Of the last state nee
essary to make the amendment eff
fective will greatly enlarge the vote
in the next election. as the Euua!
Suffrage League Of Virginia has
over 10000 registered women
members who have announced their
desire and determination to vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13

with the receipt of the second
French note, which arrived yester-
cav morning. While not admitting
responsibility for any past actions,
P.emer A[illerand promises that no
Independent action will be taken in
TIE future.
The occupied German towns vii!
be evacuated, the French Premier
declares, just as soon as the Ger
rams withdraw from the Ruhr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13
AGREEMENT WITH BRITAIN
Paris Government Promises Not to
Take Independent Action
in Future

London. April 13.-The near
crisis affecting the relations be-
tween France and England passed
over yesterday, when the conJrover-
sy growing out Of French occupation
Of the German Rhine cities was
virtually closed with !. c,rgpl..te ard
amicable understanding.
The situation was cleared away
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13

v:gor an dambition.
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METHODIsTS LIFT BAN

Kingston, N. Y, April 15.-The Men.
York Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church yesterday adopted 4
resolution indorsing a proposal to
amend Church discipline by striking
cards. dancing and theatre-going. This
action was taken after spirited de;
bate ard after the Conference had re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13

considered it's previous decision to take
no action at this time.
IF l were devil l would slap my
self on the back over this action of the
Conference" declared the Rev. j. j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13

Deane, one Of the Oldest members, WAC
led the opposition forces. A proposed
amendment to prohibit only "volup-
tuous dancing" was drowned in laugh
ter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-13

Lions are the only animals OF the
cat family to have circular pupils
when their eyes are contracted.