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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Christm as
Entertainment

Entertainment
A large number of people enjoyed
the Christmas entertainment given
by the Sunday school of the Congre.
gational church Thursday evening,
The program included recitations and
songs. A play, entitled christmas at
Finnigans Flat" was also given.
Pictures were shown of Turkey and
Armenia.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Cociety
y Notes
Entertainment
Given At Church

The Christmas entertainment for
the scholars of the Presbyterian
Sunday school occurred Thursday
evening in the Sunday school rooms
of the church. An interesting pro-
gram was carried out and candy was
distributed to the children by Santa
Claus
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Oyster Supper

Is Given -.7aI
The members of Bladensburg
grange entertained with an oyster
supper Thursday evening at the con-
clusion of the regular meeting. A
large number were, present to enjoy
, the evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Card Party
Monday

Monday
Following the regular meeting OF
the l.. c. B. A. Monday evening, II
card party will be given for members
only.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Social Given
At EWart School

A Christmas entertainment and box
social was held Thursday evening at
the Ewart school in Morgan town.
ship. A program, consisting of music
and recitations, was given.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28

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Daily In Tho Banner.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Cited to Appear

In the divorce and alimony case of
Thompson Dowds VS.. Maude Dowds,
the plaintiff has been cited to appear
in common pleas court on Dec. 80, to
answer to a charge of contempt Of
court. 1t is alleged the plaintiff vio-
lated the orders of the court in the
matter Of paying alimony.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Box Social At
Fairgrove School

A box social was held at the Fair.
grove schoolhouse, Wooster road, on
Thursday evening. An interesting
program was carried out during the
evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28

At the conclusion of this case,
the petit jury for the term.
The January term of common pleas
court will convene one week from
Monday.
Cited to Appear
In the divorce and alimony case of
Thompson Dowds VS.. Maude Dowds,
the plaintiff has been cited to appear
in common pleas court on Dec. 80, to
answer to a charge of contempt of
court. 1t is alleged the plaintiff vio-
lated the orders of the court in the
matter Of paying alimony
Case Submitted
The case of John G. Burris vs.
Dorothy e. Burris was submitted be-
fore Judge Blair in the common pleas
court Thursday. Decision will be an
nounced later.
viii Admitted
The last will and testament of Ad-
die Annett has been admitted to pro.
bate.
Account Filed
A first and final account has been
filed in the probate court of Knox
county by Belle s. Ewalt and M. Cora
Ewalt, executrices of John M. Ewalt.
showing the sum of $22,755.O1 re.
ceived and the same sum paid out.
Order Granted
In the case of Walter E. Briggs VS..
the Knox Tire & Rubber Co., in which
the plaintiff petitioned for -reissu-
ance of stock, which had been lost, a
hearing was held in probate court
and an order granted.
Appointment Made
Jasper Van Horn has been appoint
ed executor of Addie Arnett by the
probate court of Knox county, giving
bond in the sum of $4,000 with 4. e.
Kile and Fred C. Bishop as sureties.
Inventory Filed
Guy S. Magill, administrator of
Maude d. Magill, has filed an inven.
tory and appraisement in the probate
court of Knox county, showing to-
tai of $3,294.73.
Application Made
Application has been made in the
probate court of Knox county for the
appointment of guardian for Eliza
beth Hess. an incompetent person.
The matter has been set down for
hearing on Jan. 3 at p. m.
Marriage Licenses
Walter Wallace McGougale, tool
dresser, Rowsberg, and Verna Nc.
MILAN, Danville. Rev. w. H. Shields.
Isaac Sappe Lane, student, Dayton,
and Leonora Darlington, teacher, Mt
Vernon, (both colored). Rev. T. M
Woodson.
Harold Lucelle Staats, farmer, JEFF
ferson township, and Mary Aleene
Reichert, Brown township. Rev
French A. Gilmore.
Cary Dean Norris, farmer, Jackson
township, and Frances Alice Horn
Harrison township. Rev, j. A. Log.
Bruno Chine, laborer, Orrville, and
Josephine Varacalli, Mt. Vernon. Rev
l.. w. Mulhane.
o.
Real Estate Transfers
Lodenna Castner to Ray G. Bell
parcel In Hilliar, 81.
Caroline Wagner to Frank c. Weav
er. parcel in Fredericktown, 81.
William A. White to Emma Stull
parcel is Millwood. $40.
Clarence Stull to Clyde Wharton
parcel in Millwood, 81.
Lizzie c. Critchfield to Clarence ID
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Case Submitted

Case Submitted
The case of John G. Burris vs..
Dorothy e. Burris was submitted be.
fore Judge Blair in the common pleas
court Thursday. Decision will be an.
nounced later.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
viii Admitted

The last will and testament of Ad.
die Annett has been admitted to pro-
bate.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Appointment Made

Jasper Van Horn has been appoint
ed executor Of Addie Arnett by the
probate court of Knox county, giving
bond in the sum of $4,000 with 4. L,
Kile and Fred C. Bishop as sureties.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Account Filed

A first and final account has been
filed in the probate court of Knox
county by Belle s. Ewalt and M. Cora
Ewalt, executrices of John M. Ewalt,
showing the sum of $22,755.01 re-
ceived and the same sum paid out.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Real Estate Transfers

Lodenna Castner to Ray G.. Bell,
parcel In Hilliar, 81.
Caroline Wagner to Frank c. 'Weav-
er, parcel in Fredericktown, 81.
William A. White to Emma Stull,
parcel is Millwood. SO.
Z Clarence Stull to Clyde Wharton,
parcel in MillwoOd, 81.
Lizzie C. Critchfield to Clarence ID.
Horn, parcel in Howard, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Application Made

Application has been made in the
probate court of Knox county for the
appointment of a guardian for Eliza.
beth Hess, an incompetent person.
The matter has been set down for
hearing on Jan. at l p. m.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Inventory Filed

Guy S. Magill, administrator of
Maude d. Magill. has filed an inven.
tory and appraisement in the probate
court of Knox county, showing to-
tai of $3,294.73.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
Order Granted

In the case of Walter K. Briggs VS..
the Knox Tire & Rubber Co., in which
the plaintiff petitioned for reissu-
ance of stock, which had been lost,
hearing was held in probate court
and an order granted.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-28
U. S. Army Discharge

Edwin Rightmire, Knox county
soldier, has filed his discharge paper
for record in the Office Of the county
recorder.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
THE ONE MAN CARS.

From different points it is noted that there are attacks being made upon the one man trolley cars Instead of being safe they are pointed to as unsafe and up in Hartford efforts are being made to drive them out of the city because of accidents in which they have been involved. There was strong opposition to the cars when they were first introdu ,ed and they can be pointed out in different ways as being less pleasing than the i'd type of cars but it is to be realized that they have not been introduced becanse they are more satisfactory p..r than the others but because conditions re- quired the cutting down of the operat- ing expenses and it was through such cars that it was seen to be possible It is through such cars that service tc the travelling public is continued CT many lines and through such it will be possible to reopen lines which had beer scrapped.
 So far as can be observed the cars furnish a greater degree of safety thar the other type. Passengers cannot gel on or off while the cars are in motion the cars are under excellent control, ac cidents are no more frequent than witt cars of other types.
 The trouble in Hartford doesn't ap pear to be with the cars but with the operators. On the one man cars the mo torman must keep his mind on his busi ness But if the operators become in volved in accidents while turning around to gossip with passengers, or if one 0. them runs over fire hose or colldes witt other vehicles it doesn't mean that sucl would not have occurred with the sam' i operator on a two-man car under tn, same conditions It is evidently a cas, where the cars are being blamed whe1 l it is the operators who are at fault Such carelessness is not to be tolerated l It indicates a situation where an appar ent remedy can and should be applied | but to blame it onto the one man cars or to insist that the cars because O these accidents are unsafe. is unjust t the company and to those who are de pendent upon trolley service.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
WHERE HELP IS. NEEDED

In connection with the efforts which 1t has long fos.ered for the fighting of disease, and thereby bringing untold re- lief to people in other countries the Rockefeller Foundation, whose purpose is to promote the wellbeng of mankind throughout the world, has entered on a most commendable course in Saying out cooperative programme whereby help will be given to the medical schools of central Europe.
 It is the purpose of the Rockefeller Foundation to aid in the rehabilitation of scientific equipment for medical teaching and research, providing medi- cal journals to universities throughout Europe and to bring here the authorities of the medical school at Belgrade to study medical education in this country
 There are a few centers in centra Europe where there are good medical schools but the conditions surroundine medicine and those versed in it through. put that region are frightful All tht countries, except Austria, suffer from z shortage of physicians. Serbia is sait to have less than 300 doctors and outsid, of the army the 25,OOO, 900 inhabitants o PH5nd are served by less than 2OOt physicians
 ynis makes it apparent that that par sf the world Is in particular need O just such help as it is planned to giv, t, for in addition to the shortage O doctors there is likewise a serious lacl h equipment. In order to properly han Ne he health situation there must b
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
STIRRING UP EXCITEMENT

T had my pocket picked today" an- nounced the cheerful but careless youth. who is member of a large family that is given to speaking its mind.
 "I am not in the least surprised said his father. T have been expecting just this very thing to happen to you Nal colm- You are so careless and thought less about everything that 1 always look hurriedly when you arrive home nights to be sure you still retain your head p
 T suppose nothing wlll cure you but a few upsets like this ]" added his moth CT who had just discovered the roast was overdone and felt accordingly. Maybe you will listen to little advice after this The way you go with your coat open and Tapping and not paying the slightest attention to anything is simply ridiculous when you are as old as you are !''
 Its never happened before argued the careless young man,
 Probably you will experience the sam, thing right along now" said his grand father severely. When those sharper:
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
CHILD LABOR AND UNEMPLOY-
 NTENT

That there is plenty of opportunity for work in child labor reform, in spite of all that has been accomplished, is evil denced by the situation which has been disclosed as the result of a survey made by the national child labor committee whereby it is shown that not only is child labor increasing but it is serving to increase the amount of unemployment anon gadults
 While war conditions were prevailing less was thought of the part which chil- dren were playing in the increasing of production. There was naturally a growth of child labor due to the emer- gency conditions, but when it is found that more children have left school to go to work in 1920 than did even in 1918 and that there was an increase in child 1 labor in 14 states during the first six to eight months of this year, it becomes l evident that the situation is not what ii should be.
 And all the increase is not confined tc the southern states, the part of the country where child labor gets so rnucf encouragement. In the state of Mime sota there has been an increase of 19; Ter cent since 1915 in the application ot children for work permits. The gain ir 1 Baltimore county, Maryland, up to Nov. ember first this year 4o64 over last year During the summer in Chicago there was an increase of 13.000 while in New York city for nine months the number ot applications was greater than last year by 2353, the third quarter of the yea, showing decrease over the first two. The unemployment situation in Detroi is such that the school authorities hay, offered to revoke the permits of 100i children, if the municipality will provid aid for the families they represent tha they may be returned to school ant their places taken by the men now idl in that city.
 It certainly is time for the ending 0 the child labor relaxation which accom- panied the war. It means much to tn
 children and to the country that the
 should get proper education, an while there may be fnsctances wher
 certain ones might just as well be a I work after a certain age in the grea
 majority of cases there is bound to be
 benefit attached to 8 better educatio while those who should be at work ough
 not to be deprived of that opportunity.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
PROGRESS KNOWS No In,rr

Big things have been accomplished but this doesn't stand in the way of nroe- ress and bigger accomplishments. Re- cause nothing of the kind has been at- tempted in the past isn't today accented as an excuse for not undertaking if and possessing confidence that it can he done
 Ihis is to be noted in connection with Inc plans which have been put before the American Society of Mechanical Engineers by Gustav Lindenthal for a bridge across the Hudson that will mite New York and New Jersey at a point where nothing of the kind exists and where every new facility for taking care or the traffic is quickly overburdened.
 Tubes have been driven under the river and new ones are to be built for the accommodation of vehicular travel but there is need for an outlet to the West that will accommodate the metrop. olis as efficiently as do the bridges tc Brooklyn and Long Island. The idea of bridge has previously considered but the piers in the river have been consid. cred an insurmountable obstacle, since the river. is already sufficiently coneest ed. but this difficulty seems to have beer reduced in the latest scheme. While tn. project is only under consideration nc one dares in these days of great accom- plishment 10 say that it will not be SIC cessfuliy carried out and at no distan day
 Some idea of the size of the job is in dicated by the statement that the tow CTS to carry the cables will about eoua tho Woolworth building in height. tha the length will be $500 feet, the middl and long span being 5000 feet, that tn cables will be five feet in diameter an, that tho structure will carry ten railwa, tracks in two stories besides the road ways and walks
 It is one thing to dream such bridge and another to produce it. Fror all indications much study has bee given to this project by a builder o note and it is put forth not as an ina ginative scheme but a plan intended t Je carried out.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
CHILD TRAINING AT HOME
THE cHILDREN's BIRTHRIGHT.
By Dr. Lyman Abbott.

The Declaration Of Independence de- clares that all men have an in-aienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit Aof happiness. This is ofe of the iaaliena- ble rights of children-the right to a full. free and happy childhood There is a fimiliar saying, Be yirtuous and you will be happy" It might with almost equal truth be said, "Be happy and you will be virtuous' Crime produces some wretcheduess, but wretchedress al- so produces crime. There was published some years ago a little book entitled
 Reading Without Tears It seems to
 me an outrage on children that reading
 ever should have involved tears. l think
 the spirit of the kindergarten may be expressed thus: Education should be
 growth; and growth should be natural The plays of children can be so guided as to become themselves a means of ed I ucation.
 1 hear the kindergarten criticized by ] persons who think that it supervises and directs all the children's activities aat so takes from their initiative This 1 ought never to be true and do not be- | lieve that under truce kindergarten | teacher it Is true. The mechanical spiri | is fatal to all teaching. The teacher should be more than a drill master ant
 she who is more anxious to exhibit {
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING DEC. 18th, 1920
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FEDERAL PRoFIrEERsq

A new phase to the coal inquiry is opened up by the testimony of the man aging director of the wholesale coal mems association in which he declared to the senate committee that ring of gov ernment officials had made enormous profits in deals in soft coal during the period of coal shortage.
 Even though the assertion appears to have been made without the idea of causing the committee to dig into it, and with Director Cushing endeavoring to have his first reference to it eliminated, it was the right course that was follow cd when the committee insisted upon knowing just what basis there was for making it and who the government off, cials were
 This investigation is not being made for the purpose of getting information concerning a few. If there are others who have taken advantage of their po- sition. and the information they were able thereby to obtain in advance. for the purpose of speculating in coal it is quite right that the facts should be dis closed.
 Having indulged in his statement to the committee about government off, cials also making big profits in the bus mess it could not be allowed to go un- challenged. If Director Cushing based his statement upon facts he of course must be prepared to substantiate them. He can at least show the transactions he has reference to and point out those he refers to- To let it go without bringing the facts to light would indicate that the committee was remiss in it's duty, that t wasn't undertaking to do thorough job
 Likewise in case MT. Cushing is wrong, through transformation or nisjudgment pr any other reason. the chance to clear it up will be provided. Having thrown on the dim light of accusation the flood light of facts is called for If there is pr has been profiteering ring of federal officials We want to know it. If there isn't and hasn't been it is only fair tc all who might be included thereunde, hat they be exonerated
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
Stories That Recall Others
Philips Wish.

Philip is very fond of having his mo- ther sing as she rocks him to sleep. The two and half year old has told him a number of Bible stories, the usual num- Der of Mother Goose stories. and other stories so dear to children. He often requests her to sing about Mother Hub bard or Jack Spratt or some o.her equal ly well known character, and she willing to suit the occasion.
 The other evening she had been sing ing to him about Santa Claus and his various activities, and, seeing that Phil ip was almost asleep, stopped to rest Suddenly he opened his eyes, and said ] Mother sing me a song about Moses and Mutt and Jef.'
 He Has 8 Future. When Henry went to grandmothers he expected to get candy, or money tc ! spend for it at the grocery.
 On one occasion, following the usual
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

well drilled class than to secure the de- velopment of natural and spontaneous life in the members of her class is no true kindergarten teacher. 1 am almost Inclined to say that the kindergarten teacher, like the poet. is born. not made
 My faith in the kindergarten can be expressed in a sentence. thus: be- lieve in it because I belie~, that will guided play can be made educational and because I believe that every child has an inalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

equipment, supplies and doctors It is therefore a most vital need that is be- ing served when plans are made to bet ter the medical education and increase the number of doctors.
 The decision to give this assistance is bound to be of far reaching importance It will mean much to the people of those countries and indirectly to the entire world. It will be timely help where helr is needed.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
L C. C. RULING ON PASSENGER
 FARES IN MISNEsOT.

Washington. Dec 22.-Passenser fare in Mmnesota were ordered raised Co tht level of such tariffs in interstate com merce in s ruling handed down today by the in erstate commerce commits lon
 The commission held that the Mime sota fares as established by the utiiitie- commission of that state were unduis prejudicial to interstate passengers and un5ustly discriminatory asains. com. merce
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

demand for candy, grandmother fore stalled and further requests by remark ing that there was not cent in the house.
 The youngster was taken aback for a moment before he gravely inquired, Well grandmother, couldn't you write a check?"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
And He overcame ThemI

Gabrielle DAnnunzio proclaims. T am G:decn." And on referring to scripture for information one finds that Gideon was the man who depended On the making of a loud noise to over come his enemies. - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

The fact that undesirables kept out of this country might go to South Amer ica doesn't bother the United States ex- cept that We would be sorry for our neighbors to the south.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

There are none happier than those Who have got their Christmas shopping all done, packages tied up and mailed and with nothing to do but wait for Santa to come
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

Those New York contractors who pleaded guilty and were fined got off light but there is much value attached to the help the state will receive from them in running down and prosecuting others
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

The answer to the demand for big ap- propriations throughout the country is to refrain from indulging in what can be delayed with pretty good assurance that it will cost much less soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

This is the time of the year when the pocketboook is obliged to give the S. o. s. signal quite frequently.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

With conscientious objectors as guests of honor at dinners, they will soon be organizing a patriotic society for the ben eft of their descendants.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

HnrwiEtsn.-GeorEe Brewster of Har- winion and Joseph Sheremato Of Thufn1t- ton are in a law suit 10 determine the ownership of a calf
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

If it takes as long to get Martens away as it has some of the radicals awaiting deportation he can expect to tarry here considerable time yet
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

The man on the corner says: It isn't as catching as some things but when one does get the Christmas spirit it usually sticks for while
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

Even New York, where it is wetter than ever, will admit that the crime wave isn't due to prohibition.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

Argentina must be of the opinion that the old earth is not only trying to do a shimmy but succeeding.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

What everyone is looking forward to of course is the Hong green" Christmas even if it does snow. \
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
Goes Without sayins.

Mexico has a new president-of new revolution.-Indiana News.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Have you arranged for your invisible guest or guests on Christmas day?
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

It looks as if popcorn and cider were going to be more popular than ever.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

A strong man without confidence is weak.