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called her father and search. was
Immediately instituted. Mrs. SHARP
wore. only blue wrapper, no shoes
nor anything on her head.
Chief of Police Parker has O mum
ber of persons making a thorough
search and Mr.. Sharp also has many
friends assisting him in trying to To-
cate the missing woman.
Mrs. Sharp has been i'll for several
months and on numerous occasions
has asked her husband to kill her, be-
ing afraid that some one is coming to
take her away.
Mrs. Sharp has several relatives
in Mt. Vernon and Knox county. Her
mother, Mrs. Sampson Wiley, re-
sides near Berlin church, in the north
ern part of the county.
The baby, which weighs only three
pounds, is sleeping soundly and being
cared for by the children Of the Sharr
home.
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At recent meeting of the county
board of education the resignation Of
Dist. Supt. Fl. G. Knowles as mem.
ber Of the board of school examiners
was rendered and accepted. Mr..
Knowles resignation is effective Sept.
]. He has been a member of the
Knox county board for the past four
years.
Miss Gladys Hays of Gambler was
elected by the board to fill the unex.
pired term, until Sept. 1, 1922.
Announcement was also made by
the board of the selection of Supt. ].
A. Gerberich Of Danville as a member
of the board of school examiners for
the term ending Sept. 1, 1923. Supt
Gerberich succeeds Supt r. A. Knox
Of Fredericktown.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-19

Chief of Police Parker gave out in.
formation this morning that the laws
relating to cnt.outs, tail.lights and
headlights on motor vehicles would
be strictly enforced. Auto owners es.
pecially have been driving their cars
with the cut.out open, while many of.
fend by not having tail light, nor head
lights burning. Attention is also to
be given spot-lights, to see that they
are in right position.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-19

Mrs. Lavina Taylor died at Gener.
al hospital, Mansfield, Tuesday after
noon at O'Clock after several days
illness following an operation. The
deceased was &c years of age and is
survived by son, Scott, of Chester.
Vile, daughter, Mrs. Minnie Gates
Of Mansfield, and two sisters and a
brother.
The remains will be brought here
Thursday for burial. Funeral at ST.
Johns church, Rev. j. A. Long ofIiciat
ing. Burial in ST. Johns cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-19

The Pence headlight law requiring
all motorists to equip their .automo.
biles with anti-glare devices will not
be enforced until September 49, just
30 days after the law went into effect,
according to State Highway Director
l.. C. Herrick.
Information to this effect has been
sent out to all law enforcement olllc-
ials together with the admonition to
the public that the law will be rigidly
enforced after that date.
Postponement of the enforcement
of tho Pence law came about through
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-19
CONTRACT AWARDED

The board Of education of Clinton
township. at their meeting Tuesday
evening awarded the contract for the
heating of the new school building,
now in course Of construction, to the
Meyers & Warman Furnace Co. of this
city, at their bid Of $1960.51.
This firm, which only recently was
established. is composed of men who
have had long experience in the fur.
mace business, Mr.. Warman being for
number of years superintendent Of
the Black Furnace Co. and Mr.. Meyers
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-19

BLADENSBURG. o.. Aug. 16 =
Shreve and Bladensburg will meet on
the local diamond next Sunday, Aug.
2st. :"
The 1912 team plays again on Sat-
urday, Aug 27 The old timers lost
their game to the 1921 boys last Sat
urday but they made the youngsters
play ball to win. The old timers de-
clare that by the 9th they will be
able to win easily.
Cooperdale lost to Bladensburg by
a score of to Sunday. Cooperdale
had her first line trenches full Of
Dresden players with the wonderful
Rusty" Senter on the mound.
This game was the best played in
Bladensburg this season. The local
team made but two errors. HOll was
on the mound for Bladensburg. He
held the visitors to four hits and
struck out Is. Seuter struck out II
and allowed 10 hits.
Bergen, the new third baseman for
Bladensburg. made home run in the
first inning. "Rusty" Seuter made the
longest hit ever clubbed on the local
field, in the sixth inning. The ball
went almost to the creek but Harris
and Ashcraft made wonderful re-
turn and caught Seuter within few
inches of the plate.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-19
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS

The coming examination for school
teachers in Knox county, which will
occur Friday, Aug. 26. will be held In
the E.lmwood school building on the
Newark road. The teachers examina'
tions has been held for years past In
the high school building in. this city.
1t is possible that the examinations
hereafter Will be held in the Elmwood
building.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-19

Announcement was made today by
Prof II. c. Knowles, former district
superintendent of the Knox county
schools, that he has accepted an elec.
tion as. superintendent of the public
schools at Shawnee, Perry county.
Prof. Knowles has been engaged in
school work in Knox county four
years, having come to Mt. Vernon
from West Toledo. Each year he has
been here his duties and responsible.
tiles have been increased.
Prof. Knowles service this week as
presidnt of the Knox county teachers
institute is the last he will render here
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THE COUNTY FAIR

ii may be unnecessary to remind
readers of The Banner that next week
brings. amcng other things, the an
nual Knox county fair. Probably a
very considerable number already are
mindful of that fact and have made
arrangements accordingly.
1t is quite superfluous, therefore, to
remind them of something of which
they are well aware. But for the ben
eft of the possible some who may
have overlooked the near approach of
fair time we would remind them the
Knox county fair opens next Tuesday
and Will close on the following Friday.
Ohio's fair, as rule, rank high with
those of any other agricultural district
In the Union, and Knox county has no
reason to count herself a laggard be-
cause of her own fair.
Our farmer friends take peculiar
interest and concern in the county
fair. 1t comes at a season when the
harvest is over or practically over,
and before 1t is time to start the prep
arations for the next seasons crops.
While 1t Is true that the fruits have
not done well this season because of
the irosts that nipped the blossoms
last spring, other crops appear to have
done. reasonably we'll.
While the farmer and his wife may
think the county fair peculiarly their
own, 1t is not wholly conceded by city
and town folks. A surprisingly large
number of them came from the farms,
and they retain and cherish their In.
terest In the county fair. It's a season
for reunions and getting together.
A new element that Is coming to the
front at the county fair are the men,
bers of the boys and girls clubs, mem
bers of the sheep clubs, pig clubs
poultry clubs, sewing clubs, food clubs
and the like. Knox county has in her
midst one of the state champions in
one OF these clubs, and there are this
year more boys and girls enrolled in
these clubs than ever before. The ex.
hibits made by these youngsters will
be no means the smallest and most in
consequential part of next weeks fair
in the eyes of certain competitors, the
parents and friends.
There will be other features, too
other organizations whose object Is to
promote not only the interest Of the
farmer but of every other element that
enters into our community life will be
represented.
Then there's the racing. 1t may
seem that we Americans have gone
daffy over the automobile and that
there are but two classes, those who
have automobiles and those who hope
to have them. But as long as men
and women have red blood In their
veins, the trotting horse, the PAGER
and the runner will not go quite out
of fashion. There Is something about
brush between game, courageous
fast'stepping horses on a race-track
that no machine ever can excite.
With fair and favorable weather
the'K Knox county fair should set new
record for itself We can help the
management to make 1t success by
going and thereby letting them know
their efforts are appreciated,
BANNED ~, Aoc,e,en Anc oA "
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-19
MILFORD

The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Milford Church of Christ will hold an
entertainment and pie social at the
church on Wednesday evening. Aug
"a.
DR.. and Mrs. n. A. Warren of CIeve'
land are the guests Of Terrence Mitch
ell and family.
Many of our people attended the
chautauqua in Centerburg last week
Reed Barker Of Chicago is the guest
of his father, C. w. Barker.
Frank Chapman spent last Wednes'
day in Columbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-19

the inability of the motorists to equip
their cars in the prescribed time and
through lack of knowledge on the part
of the driving public on just what to
do to ascertain whether or not their
driving lights were in proper focus.
During the next 80 days efforts Will
be made to teach the driving public
how to focus auto lights after anti.
glare lenses have been installed
Experts declare that 80 out of every
100 motor car headlights are out Of
focus thereby wasting protecting
measures.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-19
HAS NO DOG TAG

An affidavit made by the county
auditor against r. A. Huddle, for fail
ure to secure dog license, was served
Tuesday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff
Walker. Huddle, who resides north.
east of Amity, was to appear before
Squire Harter today.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-19

dis, of Lakeside hospital. Cleveland.
The funeral services will occur at
2 O'Clock Thursday afternoon at the
home on East Burgess street, with
Rev. ]. A. Long, pastor of the Church
of Christ, officiating. Burial will be
made in Mound View cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-19

The next examination for both tenn.
porary and regular teachers will be
held on Aug rs in the Elmwood build
ing. South Vernon, on the Newark
road All Interested teachers please
note the change in the place of hold
ing said examination.
j. c. MARRIOTT, Clerk.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-19

having been engaged in the sale anfkcrs~''
installation OF warm air furnaces for d
period of over % years. KIT III
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LIST EN-

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Fire box will take in piece of wood n inches
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You cannot afford to buy range before you
see this superb stove. We are pricing this range
at less than manufacturers cost. We can save you
from SIS to $50 on the purchase Of range.
Call and let us show you the extraordinary
value we are offering at this sale.
Max Meyers Stove Store
West Gambler Street
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The Washington times., 1921-01-01
LOEW'S PALACE
"The Mark of ZOrrO.s

Douglas Fairbanks comes to the
screen of Loew's Palace Theater to-
morrow in his latest production, THE
Mark OF Zorro" breathless, fascin-
ating whirlwind OF romance and dare
deviltry, based on Johnston McCul-
ley's story in the All-Story Weekly.
''The Curse of Capistrano."
In this production, which reveals
Fairbanks in what is easily the most
astounding series OF feats he has ever
given the screen, swiftly-moving ro-
nance of California OF 1900, under
the rule of the impervious Spanish
Dons, has been worked out under the
direction of Fred Niblo. who has sur
rounded Mr.. Fairbanks with a cast
that includes Marguerite DeLaMotte.
Noah Berry, Charles Hills Males.
Claire Mcdowell, Robert McKim
George Periolat, Walt Whitman. sid
ney DeGrey and many others.
Fairbanks Is seen In tho dual role
OF Don Diego Vega, young noble
OF birth. position and indoient love
of books and poetry, who. at night,
Ia transferred into the irresistible, mys-
terious curse OF the Spanish nutoc-
racy, Zorro, "A man who vanishes like
magic and lights like a Mend against
the cruelty and brutality practlsed
upon the poor and helplessness OF the
period.
A love story Of the charming ten
derness Is interviewed with tho mar
rative, the giri spurnins by day the
lnclSadalslcal lover who does parlor
tricks and yawns and pouring out her
heart In secret to the mysterious but
tender Zorro whose protection saves
her from danger after danger,
In the end, OF course, she learns
that the beloved though dynamic
Zorro In the lover che detests by day.
hut not before Zorro has sounded the
deathknell Of tho brutal aristocracy
in an uprising of the poems led by
the Spanish nobility OF the region,
The extra added attractions of the
Palace program Of the week are novel
and spicy in their variety and appeal.
4 Mutt and JEFF animated cartoon, the
pathe News Pictures and the Doterary
Digests popular Topics" supplement
the screen offering and Director Can
non, of the Palace Symphony Or
chestra,. announces "Humoresqus on
Ia Sorclla'" 40 the overture seleo-
ton.
The Washington times., 1921-01-01
PASSION" SOON COMES
HERE AFTER A SUCCESS

Passion" First Nationals amaz-
ing photoplay production which pic
lures Pola Negri. foremost Of the con-
tinental actresses, in the role of the
little French milliner who was des-
tined to become a world character as
Madame Du Barry, has smashed all
attendance records during it's two
weeks engagement at the Capitol
Theater in New York.
This picture, which already has as
founded a small audience OF invited
critics and publicists at private
showing in Washington, is stated to
have been made upon the private
grounds and in the private palaces of
royalty abroad at a time when these
ordinarily unattainable environs were
made available through the extra or
binary social descriptions of war.
Certainly such magnificent vistas,
such gorgeous settings and such won
derful atmosphere have never been
brought to the screen in this country
or in any other foreign film.
Passion" will be presented for the
first time publicly in this city early
in the New Year.
The Washington times., 1921-01-01
LOEW'S PALACE TO HAVE
fine JANUARY PICTURES

An extensive list Of photoplay at
fractions OF the most pronounced APP
peal and major quality is announced
by Loews Palace Theater for the
month OF January The attraction for
next week is Douglas Fairbanks in
Johnston McCulleys The Mark of
Zorro"
The production for the week OF
January o will be Metros picturiza-
ton of the stage success, someone
in the House" with Edmund Lowe.
The week following. Wallace Reid
will be seen in his latest production.
The Charm School" the picturiza-
ton OF Alice Duer Miller's stage sue
cess. recently seen here at the BE-
lasco.
For the week beginning January 20
the Palace announces the extraordi-
nary engagement of Mary fickiord
in her latest United Artists produc-
ton, The Love Light"
The final attraction of the month";
Douglas MacLean in The Rockies
Return" is scheduled for the week
beginning January ~.
The Washington times., 1921-01-01
CRANDALL'S-
"The Probation Wife,

Norma Talmadgc. in The Proba-
ton Wife" will be the attraction at
Crandalls Theater the first three
days OF next week. In this subject
Miss Talmadge Ia at her radiant best,
lending to tho title role a dignity, a
poise and personal charm that arc
conveyed to the spectator with ire
sistible forcefulncss. The develop
ment of the fascinating story is am
pllfied in effect by the skill OF a
particularly well-chosen supporting
cast
To lend the bill the variety and dis
tinction Of genuine double feature
program, there viii also be presented
through Tuesday, The Suitor," latest
two-reel riot OF mirth from Larry
Semon. in this laughable comedy
semon IL extremely funny and is ad.
mirably supported by great cast of
farceurs led by Lucille Carlisle.
For Wednesday and Thursday,
Crandail's announces as lite chief
attraction. Always Audacious," star
ring Wallace Reid. The most genial
male star of silent drama has never
had moro agreeable task than af-
forded him in the impersonation of
the dual role about which the action
OF this fascinating drama revolves.
As a co-star on the same progrem APP
pears Roscoe Fatty" Arbuckle in one
of his most amusing two-reel come
dies "The Rough House
Another double feature bill is listed
for presentation on Friday and Satur-
day, when Charles Ray will be seen
in 40 Minutes From Broadway" the
famous Cohan success and the Vanity
Fair Girls will supply a supplement
tary attraction of humor, pulchri-
tude and charm.
Each daily bill will be completed
by the addition OF shCrt-reel subjects
of varied interest and specially Sc
lccied and synchrouiac1 nirc organ
Accompaniment.
The Washington times., 1921-01-01

Sherry, Julia Faye. and mighty
ensemble.
"Dinty" is a comedy-melod rama,
with generous need of pathos and
almost a plethora of thrills. writ
ten, produced and directed by Mar
shall Neiian. The hero of the ex-
citing story is a fighting newsboy
in San Francisco who has an aged,
invalid mother to support.
This lad. "Dinty" O'Sullivan. dur
ing his pursuit of financial indie
pendence, wins the esteem and last
ing friendship of the city's assist
ant district attorney. Just as easier
times loom ahead for the youthful
hustler and his mother, she passes
oil and leaves the little battler
heartbroken.
Life for him. however, soon takes
on livelier aspect by reason of his
activity in rescuing from a China
town den the beautiful girl to whom
his pal, the attorney, is engaged
The action is in many places
breath taking and the heart appeal
terest of every human being. Wes-
ley Barry and his notable support
ing cast realize the fullest measure
of dramatic effect contained in their
picturesque roles.
experimenting this amazing CEN
trail feature of the bill will be
shown, also for the first time in the
Capital. a varied array of abbre-
waited camera subjects with special
orchestral accompaniment
The Washington times., 1921-01-01
THE STRAND
"The Passing Revue

Brown, Gardner and Barnett, In
The Passing Revue" deliberately
staged and costumed and introducing
new melodies and original dance
creations. will headline the vaude-
Vile portion Of the Strand program
next week. This number is said to
be one OF the snappiest and clever
est offerings OF the season.
Tho Wheeler trio, gymnasts in
Twists, Turns and Novelties" will
ERE the opening gun of the merry
entertainment. followed by Billy and
Dot Zeitler, who offer Original Bits
OF Nonsense" william Z. Morris,
assisted by George l.. Spaulding and
Ella Clay in satirical. comedy
sketch entitled Did You Voter and
last but far from least, those cham
pion funmakers. Hal Lsngdon and
Tom Smith, who announce them
selves rs 1.-TWO Evangelists on a
Mission Of JOY" and who guarantee
successful revival of mirth every
time they appear.
The photodrama for the week
brings Tom Moore In his latest
Goldwyn production "Duds," as
adapted from the widely read story
Of the same name by Henry G.
Rowland. "Duds" Ia the story OF the
aftermath OF the world war. OF the
pillage OF devastated Europe, and
one OF the thousand treasures of
which IL was robbed by those hawks,
who arc always to be found fol-
lowing the path OF destruction--the
ghouls of deserted chateaur and
palaces. How ono Capt Phoebe
Plunkett, recently Of the A, L. f.,
illustrates the plans for the dis
rosai Of such stolen property in this
country forms ono of tho most
thrilling and absorbing plots.
Amusing and interesting short
subjects including multiple reel
comedy, scenic, and late world
events picturized, together with spe-
cial orchestral features as arranged
by Arthur J. Maxwell conductor OF
the Strand Orchestra, VIII round out
the carefully arranged program
The Washington times., 1921-01-01
THE LEADER
"The Spoilers

So great has hcen the demand for
tickets to see William Farnum's great
performance in Rex Beach's "Tba
Spoilers" a tale of life in the sold
country of the north. that Manager
Lust has been compelled to continue
Il another week. Accordingly. IT viii
be shown through next Saturday
THE Spoilers" Is without a doubt
one OF the most gripping dramas OF
Alaskan early days that has ever
been shown in the moving picture
world.
II IL seldom one has the opportunity
OF seeing such a cast as Is shown In
the de luxe edition of The spoilers.
william Farnum takes the stellar role
as Glenister, the fearless Alaskan
miner, supported by an sll-star cast
such as Kathlyn Williams. Thomas
Santchi, Wheeler Oakman and several
others.
Tho story Is laid In the mining -.
glons OF Alaska, where Mcnamara,
clever political crook from Washing.
ton, attempts TO legally seize the
Midas Mine, owned by Glenister. and
his partner Dextry. Glenister, who Is
n red-blooded, fearless Alaskan, Is
determined to night to the bitter end
but IL apparently thwarted ut every
turn with the law against him,
For a time Mcnamara succeeds IN
not only obtaining possession OF the
mine, hut also attempts to establish @
court OF law, in a former lawlcss coun'
try. where there has never been q
recognized law Of God or man NORTH
OF the line of 30.
The Washington times., 1921-01-01
TRAGIC INTENSITY Is
SEEN IN THIS REALISM

The scene in 'Earthbound," Basil
Kings great Aim story. in which one
man pays the penalty for his AFFAIR
with another mans wife, is bit of
dramatic acting which in tragic in
tensity has seldom been equalled on
stage or screen. 'Earthbound" comes
to Loew's Columbia tomorrow.
Even General Pershing, who was
being shown through the Goldwyn
studio the day the scene was taken,
was startled by its realism and
praised the work of the participants
in the highest terms.
Nicholas Desborough. played by
Wyndham Standing. had betrayed the
confidence of his old friend Jim Rit-
tenshaw (Mahlon Hamiltor.) The
two men meet half way UP the. long
stairway in the prominent club OF
which both are members and Ritten-
shaw shoots on sight.
The shots bring to their feet the
startled men in the various rooms OF
the club. bringing them to the lobby
to stare fascinated at the victim, be-
wildered. dying even as he stands
there facing the one-time friend who
shot him.
Then, straight backward he falls,
as log would topple, and rolls to the
door below. There is no crumplipg
but sickening. unbending crash to
the steps.
Drama. pathos. tragedy. are in this
scene. II is but one episode. in a
story which, throughout stirs human
emotion to the depths. .Earthbound'
was filmed under the direction of T
Hays Hunter.