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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26

friends wherever he goes. lie Is a
native of Coshocton county, where he
was born AZ years ago of Scotch-Irish
parentage. His family consists of a
charming wife and two small daugh-
ters. Mrs. Elliott is herself teacher
and frequently Is called upon to do
substitute work in the schools of
Wadsworth, in any department of
which she is well qualified to teach.
"In his preparatory work, Mr.. FL
lott finished the course of the Mil
lersburg high school and the normal
course of the Ohio Normal university
Most of this work was under the
teachings of Profs. Willis and Fess,
who are now respectively senator and
representative from Ohio in congress.
He then went to Ohio Wesleyan uni
versity for his college classical course
and was graduated in 1906 with the
degree of Bachelor of Arts.
"a day or two before receiving his
diploma the board of education of
Millersburg elected him principal of
the high school for the ensuing year.
In this capacity he served four years.
The board then advanced him to the
superintendency, where he served for
five years. At this time G914) the
superintendency at Wadsworth be-
J rn nj
were candidates for the position. AT.
ter careful investigation and sever
al visits to a number of school sys-
tens, the Wadsworth board elected
Mr. Elliott to the position.
"In the meantime, he has pursued
graduate work leading to his masters
degree in the University of Chicago.
This work has been entirely in the
college of education. His major work
was in school administration and his
minor in vocational guidance.
an 1908 he was elected to the posi-
tion of teacher of school methods in
the summer school of Wooster col.
lege. Here he trained teachers eight
weeks each summer until 1915. His
name has appeared on the programs
of many teachers Institutes in Ohio
and West Virginia.
"As commencement speaker he is
in demand every spring and will make
the commencement addresses at At
water on May 3, at Killbuck on May
20, and will be introduced to the peo
pie of Mt. Vernon by making the com
mencement address here on June G.
"Supt. Elliott will close his school
| work in Wadsworth the last week in
May and expects to take up immedi
aetly his new duties, in order to ia
miliarize himself with the school work
here. He will move his family to Mt
Vernon short time later and will
occupy the superintendent's residence
property on West Hamtramck street
The Wadsworth Banner-Press of re
cent date, in commenting upon Prof
Elliott accepting the position in Mt
Vernon, says:
"The news of the departure of Mr.
Elliott and his family causes deep re
gret to the entire community where
he has toiled faithfully for sever
years past. Pupils, teachers and par
ents extend congratulations upon the
promotion, but their good wishes are
tingcd with regret at their own loss
I'VE congratulate the people of Mt
Vernon upon the selection its board
of education has made. They vii
have no cause for regrets"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
FORMER RESIDENT
DIES in THE WEST

Word has been received in the city
of the death of Mrs. Louise B. Gould,
which occurred recently in Bend, Ore.
The deceased was born in Mt. Vernon
and was the daughter of the late Will
liam and Emeline Beam. Mrs. Gould
is survived by son and daughter.
For several years past, Mrs, Gould
had been making her home in Mime
apolis, but recently went to Bend,
Ore, to reside.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
Diminutive only In Stature.

IT Is related OF Philetas Of Cos, dis
tinguished about $50 Il. G. as a poet
and grammarian, that he was so d.
mlnutive In size and avoirdupols that
nc carried metal weights In his CLOTH
ing to prevent his being blown away
by the wind. He was the preceptor Of
Ptolemy Philadelphns.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
AGED WOMAN STRICKEN
BY HAND OF DEATH

Miss Hattie p. Mcl.ain. well
known woman of this city, died this
afternoon after long illness OF heart
trouble at her home, No, SIT East
Chestnut street She was in her Sand
year.
Surviving her are sister, Miss
Ruth Is. McLain, and two brothers, G..
A. McLain, of Colorado Springs, Col.
and II. ii. McLain of Mt. Vernon. Miss
McI,ain was member of the Presby-
terian church.
The funeral will be held Wcdnes-
day afternoon at o'clock at the home
on East Chestnut street. Burial will
be in Mound View cemetery
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
Tuesday, April 26

~ Tuesday, April 20
IA The Kings Daughters meet
y1 at 7:30 at the parish house.
e w. b. A. of the Maccabees
X meets at 1880 p. IN.
u Naomi Bible class meets at
g 1880 with Mrs. William Hook
y3 way Burgess and Mulberry
Yt streets. Bring postcards for
~ pasting and needle, thimble
,t and scissors.
e Frances Willard w. G. II. U.
Nz will meet in the community
q room at o'clock.
yt Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
* meets at 1880 p. m.
e Wednesday, April 27
~ Ladies of the Elks meet at
Yt 2:30 in the Elks' Home.
81 Shepherds of Bethlehem will
~ meet at 2:30 o'clock in the N.
sN u. hall
X Silver circle OF the south
y4 east division of the NJ. II.
u church meets with Mrs. Lloyd
YH Bell. South Clinton street, at
e 2 o'clock.
ye Circle No. 4 of the Church Of
y1 Christ meets with Mrs. c. G.
y1 Weaver, 109 East Vine street
y1 The southwest circle. M. e.
yt Aid society, meets with Mrs.
ne yesterday, w. Gambler street,
Se at 2 p. m.
a Il n II II y Il II n II II
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
EntertaIns With
Dancing Party

Miss Katherine Lazear, assisted by
Miss Marian Woolson, delightfully."-
entertained with a dancing party at
the home OF the former, East Gambler
street Saturday evening,
Twenty-Five couples were present
for the affair. The rooms were pret.
tily decorated with cut flowers and
crepe paper. At late hour the guests
were seated at small tables which
were attractively decorated with can
dies and flowers where dainty lun-
cheon was served by the hostesses.
Dancing was enjoyed until late
hour. splendid music was furnished
the dancers by Cupids Novelty or
chestra.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
The State of Ohio, Knox County, 81

The state of Ohio, Knox County, IS.
In the Probate Court.
Notice Is hereby given that b. o.
Evans, of Mt. Vernon. Ohio, has been
appointed and qualified Administrator
de bonis non. of the estate Of Curtis
II. Zeigler, late of Knox county, Ohio,
deceased.
l.. JAY DUKE,
Probate Judge of Knox County, Ohio
April ., 1921. 4-11,1S,25
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
CALENDAR
Monday, April rs

Regular meeting of the l.. c.
B. A. in they evening in the r.
of c. hall.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
Couldn't Be Poorer Without II.

Jud Tunkins says he never went in.
to politics because he'd want to leave
politics poorer than when lie entered
1t and he couldn't find anybody to give
him credit.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
Danville X. OF c.
VIII Entertain

The members of st. Lukes council,
Knights OF Columbus, of Danville, will
entertain the members Of Mt. Vernon
council, and their ladies', with dance
in the X. of G. hall at Danville on
Thursday evening of this week Mu-
sic will be furnished by the Elks' or
chestr4 OF Mt. Vernon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
Curran-Strang
Wedding

Wedding
The wedding of Mr. Verne b, Cur
ran and Miss Grace Strang occurred
Saturday evening at 7 o'clock at the
home OF the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J.. r. Strang. West Gambler
strees.
The double ring ceremony was used
by Rev s. j. Cleeland. pastor of the
Baptist church, the wedding being
Witnessed by only the immediate rel
atiyes and friends OF the young peo.
pie. Following the ceremony a we'd
ding dinner was served.
Mrs. Curran has been employed as
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
Entertain
With Dance

Misses Agnes and Augusta Hanicq
entertained a number of friends at
their home on West High street Sun
day evening with dancing party.
The Buckeye S! ncopaters were guests
of honor at the affair. Included IN
the guests We're Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Hanicq OF Mansfield
The hostesses served refreshments,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26

Mr.. Charles Sheedy of Centerburg
spent Sunday In this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
Euchre Championship
viii Be Decided

viii Be Decided
The deciding games in the euchre
championship will be played Tues
day evening at Danyille, when the
players from the Mt. Vernon knights
of Columbus meet those representing
the Danville knights. Each council
has won two games. The local knights
expect to take about 40 of their mem
bership to Danville, also to win the
series. Members will leave the X. of
c. hall at p. m. Tuesday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
Entertain
With Dance

Thirty-five couples enjoyed a de-
lightful dance in the X. of G. hall
in Danville Saturday evening. A large
number OF Mt. Vernon people attend.
ed the affair. The music for the
dancers was furnished by the Elks'
orchestra Of this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26

bookkeeper at the A. A. Dowds Co for
several years.
Mr.. and Mrs Curran will reside on
West Gambler street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-26
Dance
At Gambler

Thirty-five couples enjoyed de.
lightful dance at Harcourt Place,
Gambler, Saturday evening. A mum.
ber OF out-of-town guests were pres.
ent for the affair. Lunch was served
to the guests late in the evening.
Music was furnished by the Kenyon
trio.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-02-25
SOUTHEAST MO. STUDENTS
EXCEL IN MUSIC RECITAL

A group of students in the School of
Music of the Southeast Missouri State
College made splendid impression in
their public recital given last week in
the College auditorium. The program
included piano, violin, voice and cello
numbers. The School of Music may
well feel gratified over the success
achieved by its student performers.
The high quality of achievement in
this recital is only another evidence
that Southeast Missouri has many
young people possessing a high de-
gree of musical ability, and that the
School of Music is gradually but sure
ly building up strong interest in
music throughout Southeast Missouri.
Among those whose work in the re-
cital stood out prominently are Alma
Rice, Campbell; Violet Benson, De-
Soto; Marian Zorn, DeSoto; George
Slocum, Glenham, S. D.; J. Tom Miles,
Pennington; and Dorothy Houser,
Flat River.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-02-25
ADVICE TO REMEMBER

The winter is drawing to it's close,
but the past has taught us that the
flag end is the worst for pneumonia,
colds and like diseases.
Caution the members of the family
against splitting in the home or in pub
lie places. Provide handkerchief.
Even though it is cold weather do
not become "shutin".
Keep in the open, get an the fresh
air possible, do not overcloEhe your
self, exercise, and there win be fewer
colds and less pneumonia.
Remember that it is during this
weather that pneumonia increases. If
you keep in good physical condition
you will be able to more successfully
combat coughs, colds and pneumonia.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-02-25
r. H. DAVIS WILL MANAGE
MINE LA NOTE ESTATE

r. II. Davis, prominent attorney of
this place, has signed contract with
the recent purchasers of the Mine La
Motto property by which he becomes
manager of the property, his author
ity beginning in the near future as
soon as certain small matters can be
arranged.
1t is the purpose of the bondholders
who bought the property and of Mr..
Davis to divide the entire property
into small tracts and sell all surface
rights to farmers. The matter of
laying out these farms will be taken
up just as quickly as some matters
pertaining to the title can be definitely
arranged. AS is well known to num-
Der of people here, a suit has been
pending in the circuit court for some
time by which heirs of thee Prattes
and other early owners of the proper
ty seek to establish claim to it. Sim
liar suits have been frequent in the
history of Mine La Motto and it is not
generally believed that this one win
amount to more than those that have
preceded it. Mr., Davis will insist up
on an early disposition, probably at
this term of court, of this matter so
that the way will be clear for carrying
out the larger plans of the owners
Fredericktown Democrat News.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-02-25

The government owed the railroads
about $500, 100000 deficits when they
were returned March list, 1t has paid
about $4,000, 900. If it would pay
the balance due they might buy lit
tie lumber, bridge timbers and ties to
make needed repairs, build cars, etc.
Perhaps few hundred sawntills
sculd operate anda few hundred thou
sand idle men find employment. The
way our state and federal politics is
managed discourages industry.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-02-25

Utility development can be accomp-
lished only through fair distribution of
costs, fair treatment of utility con-
sumers, utility owner and utility labor.
The open shop is steadily gaining
ground because it has proved itself
fair and just to all workers; it gives
opportunity to all workers. That is
the basis on which industrial democ-
racy must be founded.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-02-25
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

The next regular county teachers
examination will be held at the Farm
ington high school building Friday
and Saturday, March 4th and 9Th, be-
ginning at 8 a. m. on each day. The
schedule of subjects will be the same
as in previous examinations.
For additional information. lists of
old questions, etc, write J. Clyde Ak
ers. County Superintendent of Schools,
Pennington, Mo. 8-3t
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-02-25

Morris Gest theatrical pro.
dnrer has sued Henry Ford foE
S5.nn0 400 charging libel He
charges that Ford published ar
'icles III his paper rejecting upon
my origin. my honor and my the
atrIcnl productions Sc The article
N the Dearborn independent,
F"rd's paper. terms Gest's produc-
tons OF AphrOdhe and Mecca The
most Salacions spectacles ever
shown IN America The article
was headed How Jews Capitalize
Protest Against Jews"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-02-25
BETTER HERDS FOR LAFAYETTE

The cattle bre .ders Of Lafayette
county in their association meeting
last week agreed unanimously to sup
port the Better Bulls campaign of the
Missouri College Of Agriculture. The
local breeders assume all the respon-
sibilities of an extensive campaign
throughout Lafayette county under
the direction Of the Farm Bureau.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-02-25

ST. Joseph gets office of Pixies
Peak highway.
Kansas City starts year with build
ing rush. 100 permits issued in jan
uary for structures costing $1,672, 900.
Kansas City.-Market receipts very
heavy for last few weeks on corn, oats
and wheat.
Kirksville. --Chas. H. Wiseborn of
Macon Chronicle Herald elected pres
ident of Northwest Missouri Publish
ers Assn.
Lumbermen from three states meet
in Kansas City.
Sikeston ships ID cars corn cobs to
Boonville pipe factory.
Holt looks for oil boom in spring.
Webb City sees benefit through
thrift campaign.
At the close of business Dec. 81,
there were 2e6,919 automobile licenses
in the State, increase Of 52,556 over
1919, representing income of SILL
500.
Holt.-Oil well "shot" within city
limits producing from 10 to rs bar
rels daily.
New well pumping 200 gallons water
minute completed at Vanladia.
Carrollton.-Several car loads of
corn cobs shipped from here to Boom
vile pipe works, selling for $500 to
5000 per car.
st. Louis claims 772,897 population.
100000 granted Clay county for
hard-surfaced roads.
Kansas City.-Bond issue proposed
for new South Side high school build
ing.
Carthage has $4,000 fund for cree
ton of Soldiers Memorial building.
Latest census figures show decided
increase in rural population of state.
1920 output states corn cob pipe fac
tories total 2S,3s1 $50 pipes, valued at
81, 100000.
LaGrange.-Baptist college receives
100000 endowment fund.
Bowling Green.-$29, 8S2.25 contract
let to build hard-surfaced road be-
tween here and Rails county line via
Frankfort.
Observation-Disclosures assembled
for construction of new tile factory.
Kansas City.-Laying of new $l5,-
600 high power water main in business
district proves fire protection.
4 Kirksville. - Northeast Missouri
Printers and Publishers Assn. organ
ICES here. First meeting to be held in
Macon in June,
4 Kansas City.-$5,000 to be expend-
ed in planting trees along parkways.
MISUNDERSTANDING for oil and
gas ON Sea farm one mile north of
here.
Kansas City.-Local physicians Or
ganize $4,000 company to establish
hospital and training school for stu
dents.
Salem,--Fire destroys office Of
Monitor.
| Assessed valuation of jackson coun-
TVS taxable property for 1921 totals
| $40S, 592,916.48.
Demonstrations of fancy county
offer 5000 acre tract for state park
near here,
Post Oak.--40 acre coal bed to be
developed near here.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY Council favors
plan for municipal light plant.
johnson county Holstein COW pro-
duced 72 pounds butter fat in 20 days
during January.
Centeryiew.-Shipping Association,
since organization in May, has ship
ped Is cars hogs, 6 cars cattle and one
of sheep. amounting to $45,369.23.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-02-25
MISSOURI WEEKLY
INDUSTRIAL REVIEW

The demand of the hour is neither
increased taxation nor new sources of
revenue but retrenchment and econo-
my in public expenditures.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-06-22

cnces and was converted to Catholic
ism. For several years. 1 was Cath
olic.
when the part in the Yellow Ticket
came to me, was nothing. l was in
II maze. with nothing ethical. relig-
ious, spiritual to guide me. / was
unable to pray to any spirit. !
was wandering. lost, Then came this
play. / went into the part, with Il
fury. played it as if it were my life.
Girls came back to my dressing room.
Jewish girls. and showed me the vel
low ticket-the real one. l renlizH"
the suffering of the Jewish race.
realized what was in them. :. Some
thing else. l began to realize what /
was.
II knew that / was Jewish. Once
a Jew. always n Jew. i felt my heart
crying in me. 1 returned to what
was. I became a Jewcss again.
had never been anything else, except
what l imagined.
.sThat's what the Yellow Ticket did
for me. 1t made me nappy, showed
ne the light pointed the God III
heaven. the God of my forefathers'
Yes, that's what / wanted to
say"
Weakly she bowed her way from
the stage. There was nothing the
atrical now. 1t was real soul tiiai
had spoken.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-06-22

Dickens, James Whitconb Riley. Face
to Face; Louis Mann. Phillip Noel
Ter. s. Jay Kaufman have discussed
plays and players; Walter Pritchard
Eaton. Margaret Wldoemer, Mrs.
Joyce Kilmer. Harriet Meems have
read from their own and other poetry
and have presented bits from Dickens.
Riley. yillon. Sand and Others. -.
mention this, to show you what the
audience was there for, and how I'M
expectedly and dramatically came the
confession.
''The Yellow Ticket"
Some years ago I had gone to the
theatre to see Michael Morton's play.
The Yellow Ticket. I had been thrill
ed. and the chiefest thrill, even includ-
ing the spcndid drama. was the acting
of Florence Reed. From that time
forward she was prominent figure
in my estimate of the American stage.
and / have always placed her among
the greatest emotional interpreters of
our day. Since that time, / have
seen her in other plays, some good and
some very bad, but always she has
been sincere portrayer OF character.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-06-22
Florence Reed: A Con-
fession of Judaism
BY CHARLES d. IsAACSoN.
Gin the American Hebrew)


/ must describe one of the most re-
marknble situations ! have ever be-
held, in which the characters We're
Florence Reed. n famous emotional ac-
tress: Michael Morton. playwright A.
III. Woods, theatrical producer: Edgar
Selwyn. author and manager: myself.
nm audience of twenty-five hundred
amazed listeners and play-girl.
Let me try to reconstruct the scene
as it happened--so vivid IS it in my
memory.
! had invited Florence Reed to ap-
pear Mt my Educational Literary Sc
rics, where l am attempting to carry
ON n missionary effort in behalf of
books and plays, similar 10 that which
! have been doing for years in be-
half of good music. :. at these
meetings we have heard Frank Reicher
do Hamlet and have met Shakespeare,
George Sand, Francois ylIlon, Charles
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-06-22

lea. and his confirmed belief that
American Jewry would contribute the
greatest portion towards the funds
needed for the up-building Of Pales-
tine. Mr. Ussishkin int1mated that
before going to Palestine to take up
his position as head of the Zionist
Commission he would make a short
trip thru Germany to consult with
the leading Zionists in that country.
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-06-22

Thru her love for musid and her own
uncommon ability as = pianist. we
have become warm friends. and it has
been refreshing and enlightening to
hear her views on current art She
has been roster for our Globe CON
friends and supporters for our efforts
and has been one of the most enthus-
instic applauders when she has come
to the concerts. have had but to
ask Miss Reed to do this. that or the
other thing, and If she could do it at
all. she has been more than will
ing.
Hence. when I asked her to ar-
pear in behalf of the Literary Idea
she graciOusly accepted, and was in
ton, here in this country for. brief
period Che is staging his own In The
Night Watch and Woman to Woman,
TO appear.
I mention these facts. to show you
how surprised / was-hOw bewildered
the audience became-when the bomb
was fired.
The hall of the Boys High School
in Brooklyn was crowded to the doors,
with hundreds standing. The Lincoln
Society with whom the Globe is CO.
operating in this plan) with its three
hundred idealistic young men and
women were i'm their accustomed seats.
The musical program had been COM
pleted. the poems of Riley had been
recited by the little Sarah Bernhardt
Aida Armand. l had given my Face
to Face with Riley" In expect
ancy the audience awaited their big
star, Florence Reed.
Mr.. Morton Speaks
In my very best manner 1 Intro
duced Michael Morton ,as one of the
most distinguished playwrights in the
English-speaking world. Mr.. Morton.
who is evidently of Hebraic persua
sion, came upon the stage and deliv-
cred masterful speech. He told how
the Yellow Ticket came 10 be written.
He mentioned publication In Dark
est RUSSIA" which was edited by Il
fearless gentleman, despite the GEN.
sors, who evidently .'gor him" Mr..
Morton declared that he was intense
ly interested in Russian .iffairs-this
was some eighteen years ago. III the
course of scanning the columns of
Darkest Russia'' he came upon the
account of the yellow ticket and its
uses. The Jews We're permitted
no liberty except within their own
pale of the settlement. They might
not go from town to town. Especially
not the Jewish girls and women. Un-
less they carried yellow ticket.
This was the most liberal kind of
passport-with it one might go from
any city to any city. But the yellow
ticket was given ,only to the public
prostitutes. the women OF the streets.
To these vendors of vice freedom of
movement was accorded. Thus many
Jewish women. in order 10 free them
selves from the torturcs of the pale.
we're forced into the vice traffic. in
order to procure the badge of liberty
and of shame. When he read
about these conditions AR. Morton
couldn't believe that they We're true.
But investigation brought out the
facts that the real affairs were worse
Than anyone might put in print or