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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18

noon the Banner announced Chief of
Police Parker had located and deter
mined the cause of the explosion on
Saturday night that had puzzled and
mystified scores and hundreds of peO-
pie.
The explanation was that some
boys for a prank had exploded 16
sticks of dynamite, left over from
Fourth of July celebration. The
scene of the explosion was in South
Vernon on the banks of Dry creek. A
hole in the ground, described as being
"es big as wash tub" was the oc-
cular evidence of the, explosion. Wire
by which the explosive had been de-
tonated also was found.
Since the publication of the facts
scores of persons have expressed
themselves unconvinced of the verify
OF the account. Shaking their heads
they declare it quite outside the
bounds of possibility that 16 sticks Of
dynamite could have made so much
noise. They point further in proof
that the noise Of this explosion was
f, heard at points as widely separated
as Columbus and Akron.
However much the doubters may
doubt, Chief Parker can show them
the hole in the ground. SO far no
other person has produced any other
evidence accounting for the explosion,
nor have they shown any hole in the
ground.
Members of the firm of Baldwin &.
Peterson can vouch for the fact that
explosion took place near their
store on Saturday evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18

Arthur Hencke of Cleveland, an
employe Of the c. G G. Cooper Co.,
was badly hurt yesterday afternoon
when a load Of wire weighing 400
pounds was accidentally dropped up
on him while he was assisting in
building one of the wire fences now
being erected at the Cooper plant.
The young man was unconscious
for time and it was supposed that
he was seriously injured. He was
taken to the M. & s. sanitarium,
where he was given attention.
His condition is not considered SER
ious today, according to his physician.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
KNOXCO.NEWS

A report was current Tuesday that
employees OF the Mt. Vernon Bridge
Co. had gone out on strike because
OF dissatisfaction over the wage
scale. Ia
Inquiry being made at the COM
pany offices, Clyde G. Conley. vice
president Of the company, stated the
report is without foundation. An ex-
plicit denial was made that there was
any trouble of any kind at the plant
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
KNIGHT IS TO RUN
As AN|NDEPEVDENF
Akron Congressman An.
nounces In Washington
Purpose To Resign
And Run
(Br The ASSOCIATED PRsss)

COLUMBUS, Aug. 16-congress.
man Charles 1. Knight Of Akron,
Roosevelt Progressively who was
defeated at the Ohio primaries lact
week for the Republican nomination
for governor, announced in Washing.
ton today that he will run as an in
dependent candidate for governor In
November and that he will resign
from congress. 9A
This Information was contained in
special dispatch to the Columbus
Dispatch.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18

the current year waa 2o.1o mills;
the rate for next year may have to
be as high as % or % mills.
The county rate also is certain to
be higher. The county bridge fund is
overdrawn $4,000 as a result Of the
1919 floods. The infirmary fund also
is overdrawn some $4,000. The only
way these and other county obliga'
tions can be discharged is by increas.
ing the tax rate.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18

ry Haas of Indianapolis and Clarence
VanKirk of Canton. They have been
working on the stack of the Ohio Pow
er Co., 80 feet tall, three stacks of the
Pittsburgh Plate, 125 feet tall. This
week they will work also on the stack
of the Knox Tire G. Rubber Co., the
tallest stack in the city, $50 feet.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
TALL STACKS ARE
GIVEN FRESH PAINT
Two Workmen High In Air
Attract Notice And Com
ment In Mt. Vernon

Some of the tall stacks OF Mt. Ver-
non in the course of the past few days
have been receiving coats of much
needed paint. Numbers of people have
noted and commented upon the hardi-
hood of the two workmen pursuing
their calling at high elevations.
The members of the crew are Har.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
COLUMBUS PHYSICIAN
HAS RELATIVES HERE
DR.. c. W. Dennis, Who Died
Monday, Nephew OF VIM.
J. Dennis OF This City

DR.. G. w. Dennis who died at his
home in Columbus Monday was a
nephew OF Mr.. William j. Dennis Of
this city. DIR. Dennis was known to
Mt Vernon folks. having visited here.
Mr.. w. J. Dennis and son. John. went
to Columbus today to attend the fun.
oral.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
CONFIRMED AT WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Aug. l6-Repre.
sentative Knight of Ohio, in state.
ment issued today. announced that
his resignation as member of con-
gress would be offered as soon as he
could do SO In the interest of his dis.
trict.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
Daughters OF
Veterans Meet

The regular meeting Of the Daugh-
ters of Veterans was held Tuesday
evening with good attendance. AT
the business meeting it was decided
to hold picnic Thursday, Aug. 81, at
I.akeholm, to which the families OF
all the members will be invited.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
! Modern Art Club
Is Entertained

Mrs. Maurice Fribley delightfully."-
entertained II members Of the Mod
ern Art club and one invited guest
Tuesday evening at her home on East
Hamtramck street. Progressive eu-
chre was played throughout the even.
ing, at the close of which Mrs. Frib-
ley served dainty refreshments to her
guests.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18

That thore are still quite few
"Doubting Thomases" about Mt. Ver-
non has been brought to light in a
convincing manner. Monday after
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
Viii To Be Contested

VIII To Be Contested
A petition in an action styled AL
bina Pipes VS.. John McKinstry ct al
has been filed in the office of the clerk
of courts. This appears to be an &C.
tion to contest and to set aside the
will of T. J. McKinstry, deceased. 1t
is alleged that the said McKinstry
was not of sound mind and memory
but that by reason Of age and pro-
tracted illness, including strokes Of
paralysis, he was mentally incapaci-
tated to make legal will. 1t is al
legged further that McKinstry was
coerced and unduly influenced in the
making the paper alleged to be his
last will.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
Clements-Dupan
| Wedding

Mr.. Shannon Clements and Miss
Eva Dugan were united in marriage
by Rev. Dowl at the famous summer
resort, st. Joseph, Mich, last Sunday
according to word received here
Miss Dugan was formerly Mt. Yer.
non girl '"'
Mr. and Mrs. Clements will make
their home in Mishawha, Ind, where
Mr.. Clements is employed at the
Studebaker automobile factory.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
versation. Refreshments were served |
by the hostesses.


o.
Club Members
Are Entertained
Mrs. Howard c. Gates pleasantly en-,
eer@ined Tu1'day evening iat her
home on Coshocton avenue, her guests
being the members Of the Royal So.
ciety Embroidery club and two invit.
ed guests.
At the close Of the evening Mrs.
Gates served refreshments to the fol.
lowing: Mrs. r.. H. Davis, Mrs. Carl
Dunmire,o Mrs. Walter Doup, Mrs. A.
j. Nixon, Mrs. John Hall, Mrs. l.. d.
Cole, Mrs. A. p. Taylor, Mrs. Edd.
Bettinger. Mrs. verd Mavis and the
guests, Mrs. Phillip Plumber, and Mrs.
Charles Mckay.
The next meeting will be held on
September 10, at the home of Mrs.
Frank baltimore, 51S East Pleasant
street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
SOCIETY
Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea
Al Country Club
An afternoon tea will be given at
the Mt. Vernon Country club Friday
at 4 o'clock. Mrs. John NJ. Capron is
chairman of the committee for the af-
fair.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
,swer and Cross Petition

Answer and Cross Petition
An answer and cross petition was
filed in the Office of Clerk of Courts
Letter in the case Of Lenna Durbin
ct al VS.. Orvilla Ewers ct al by El.
dora v. Coulter ct al.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
Entertains With
Garden Party

Miss Ruth woolson sbf East Vine
street enjoyably entertained Tuesday
evening with a garden party, honor
ing Mr.. Edward Arnold. who has been
absent from the city fSr twp ponths
on a trip toiMichigan. rrhe lawn vas
beautifully decorated With 'JSpaifese
lanterHs 0 Dainty refreshments vware
served to the three couples, present.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18

FOR sALE-22.volt Hoover electric
sweeper. No. South Main street.
Mt. Vernon. sH
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
Beekiey-veatch
Reunion Sunday


The second annual reunion OF the
Beckley and veatch families was held
last Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Milton Stricken, near Howard.
Over 100 relatives and friends were
present. An excellent dinner was
served upon the lawn at the noon
hour.
Election of officers for tho coming
year resulted as follows:
President George Eley.
Vice Pres.-Milton Stricken.
Secretary-Rilla Veatch.
Treasurer-William Eley.
1t was decided to hold tho third an
nual reunion in the second week OF
August. at the same place, next year
Out-of-town guests at the affair
were Mrs. Claudia Hankins and Miss
Gladys Hankins of Columbus, and Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Beckley Of Akron.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
Guardian Is Ordered

Guardian Is Ordered
A hearing was held in the probate
court in the application Of guardian
for Willis Beach, an insane person.
The appointment of a guardian was
ordered by Judge Duke.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
Deeds Are Filed

Deeds Are Filed
Berdella I. Worley to w. w. Young,
lot Mt. Vernon, $1.00.
B. w. Blair to Madge G. Blair, lot
Mt. Vernon, $1.00.
Martin j. Murphy to Pietro Fallan-
ca, lot in Mt. Vernon, 81.
Trustees of Jackson Township to
John Taylor, parcel in Camden, SO.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
Pitkin EmpIoyes

' ''T'TV~rtTlI T'IIIIT II71I
Have Picnic boobIl 4qLI a7ndsI
A numberftof the employees Of the
Pitkin. store entertained with a picnic
at Jackson's, bridge last evening.
Swimming was enjoyed, after which
they had wiener roast. Several in
vited guests we're present
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
w. 3. A. Of
N Maccabees Meet

N accabees Meet
Fifteen members of the w. b. A. Of
the MacCabees we're present at the
meeting held Tuesday night. The
regular business session was held.
The next meeting will be held in
two weeks.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
J. A. N. Club
IL Entertained

~ ~ w. Slup
ls Entertained
Mrs. Berta Schnebly and Mrs. Wal
ter Grubb delightfully."- entertained the
members of the ]. A. N. club Tuesday
evening at the home Of the latter on
East Hamtramck street. Eleven men,
bers OF the club were present and
two guests, Miss Eunice Cooper. and
Miss Mamie Smoots of Cleveland. The
evening was spent in sewing and con.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-08-18
Whittineton
Reunion

svhss''SsSU
Reunion
The first reunion of the Whiting
ton families that has been held for o
number of years took place last Sum
day at Balls grove, northwest of the
city. Many members of the family
were present to enjoy renewing old
acquaintances and participate in the
games and swimming. Dinner and
supper both were served to the fol-
lowing: Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Whit
tington and children. Mary, Margaret
and Jack. of Cheyenne, Wyo, Mr. and
Mrs. George Seddon, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Seddon, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Snyder, Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Miller,
OF Columbus, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Cosner of Cleveland. Mrs. Coreta
Shaw and daughter Pauline, Mrs. Wv
len Eggleston and daughter Betty. of
Akron. Mrs. A. b. Wilmington. Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Wilmington and chill
dren Canning and Louise, Of Mt. Yer
non.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-05-10
Dancing Season
at Park Pavilion

The first dance of the season at the
City Park pavilion was given last Sat-
urday evening and was attended by
a very large number of people. Man
ager Swenson announces that during
the balance of the spring and sum-
mer a dance will be given at the paw
lion every Wednesday and Saturday
evening whenever the weather per-
mits, and the general public is cordial
ly invited ito come and enjoy itself
under the most favorable dancing con-
ditions to be found in the state. Mr..
Swenson has spared neither time nor
money in fixing up everything possi-
BILE that would in any way add to the
convenience or comfort Of the dane
ing public, and promises everyone who
comes the best Of everything.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-05-10
.CRARY NAMED
STATEPR|NTER

E. M. Crary of Devils Lake, who
for number Of years published
newspaper at Crary and later moved
his plant to Edmore, and more. recent
ly owned and published the Devils
Lake World, which paper he sold two
years ago, and since then has been in
the insurance business, was last Sat-
urday appointed state printer, and
left for Bismarck Sunday to be on the
job Monday morning to take up his
official duties. The appointment was
made by the state printing commits
sion and pays a salary of $250o per
year.
Mr.. Crary ha dbeen in the newspa-
per business in Ramsey county for
about 30 years and is thoroughly fam
iliar with every detail of the printing
game. His work in his new position
will not be new to him.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-05-10

Forks; Victor Corbett and John J..
Lee, Minot.
All of the immediate members of
the family, with the exception of Mrs.
Joseph Herbert, Jr., Washington, D..
c., daughter, who was unable to
attend, were present, at the funeral
and burial of Mr.. Grtnna. Burial of
Mr.. Gronna was made in the family lot
of the Lakota cemetery.
Pallbearers
The active pallbearers were: Fred
Ferris, A. E. Sheets, C. I. Libby,
R. Rasmussen, Peter Jorgenson and
F. W. Keitzman, all of Lakota.
Honorary pallbearers were: Gov.
R. A. Nestos, P. D. Norton, Mandan;
Torger Shines, Devils Lake; Victor
Corbett, Minot; Judge N. C. Young,
Fargo; John Knauff, Jamestown;
j. E. Sandlie, Grand Forks, and John
Andrews, Fargo.
Mr.. Gronna's death, according to
physicians, while it was expected
within a few months-three or four
was not looked for at this time. The
death certificate shows that the di-
rect cause Of death was a blood clot
in the heart.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-05-10
Grain FIELDS
GETTING Green

A trip out in the rural districts of
the county shows large amount of
wheat put in two weeks ago already
up and the grain is coming up so fast
since the rains last week that there
is marked difference. in the fields
every day. The farmers of the Lake
region start out this spring with pros
poets for bigger crop than they
have for many years, and the pros
poets could not be any brighter. Not
only is the ground in better condi-
tion than it has been for number of
years during the spring season, but
the cost of putting the crop in is low
er now than it has been at any time
since the war. A big yield this year
with low cost of production will put
many of the farmers in much better
financial condition, and business all
around will get back to normal again.
Last year while the yield in many
cases was FAIRLY good, the cost of rutt-
ing in the crop was so great that the
farmer had very little left after he
paid his bills in the fall.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-05-10
KALL|AS baby
DIES SATURDAY

Louis Kallias, .one of the two babies
shot by their father here two weeks
ago, died at the Mercy hospital last
Saturday morning. Although the boy
was seriously injured and for a time
his case looked hopeless, he started
getting better and his attendants be-
lieved he would recover until Thurs
day of last week when meningitis set
in and he gradually grew weaker un-
til his death. The deceased was Is
months old and was the youngest of
the two babies shot by their father.
His older brother is getting along
fine, and last Saturday was removed
from the hospital to the home of his
grandparents, Nh. and Mrs. Otto An
derson.
The funeral took place at the Gil
bertson undertaking parlors last Tues
day afternoon and interment took
place at the G. A. R. cemetery.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-05-10
MANY ATTRAC-
'TIONS AT PARK

The chautauqua season at the CITY
Park this year will start on June Is
and as had been the case during the
past 10 years OF more the program
each season is better than the one be.
fore. People throughout the Lake re-
gion have learned this, know that
they might expect the best here, and
have never been disappointed. The
attractions this year will be better
than ever before, and are now being
arranged by Secretary Edgar La Rue
Of the chautauqua association. The
session this year will last % days, and
following this there will be many 9TH
Ell events following which will provide
amusement for the residents at the
park for 40 days or more.
Among the list of attractions to
take place during the coming season
are the following:
June 8-9 and 10, National conven-
tion of the Hollinglager.
June 10 to rs, encampment of the
State National Guard.
Week of June 18, meeting of the
American Legion.
June 18 to July 8, % days, the
Chautauqua session.
July 10 to 16, Epworth League con-
vention.
July II to IA, Ramsey county fair.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-05-10
GRAFTON MAN is
NIGHT OFFICER

w. E. Wyman, former chief of police
at Grafton, N. D., is now employed as
night policeman in Devils Lake, TAX
ing the place Of Ed. Callinan, who re-
signed to go back to work as conduc-
tor for the Great Northern Railway.
Mr.. Wyman arrived here on Wednes-
day of last week, and took up the du-
ties of his new position Immediately.
He is six feet tall, is well built in ev-
cry way, and to man up in a tree
appears to be able to hold his own
with anything that he might come in
contact with while protecting the
peace and dignity of the city during
the night. Devils Lake can now boast
of having the largest police force from
a point of size of the men to be found
in the state. MI. Wyman has had
many years experience as a peace Of
ficer, has always made good, and
there is every reason to believe that
we'll find him to be everything we
might expect from a man holding
down his position.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-05-10
S. OF n. PROGRAM
and BIG DANCE

All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the big dance to be given
at the City Park pavilion by the Sons
of Norway lodge of Devils Lake on
Tuesday evening of next week, and
from the number of tickets to this
big event already sold, and from ex-
pressions made by members of other
lodges in surrounding towns the at
tendance will be larger than at any
dance ever given by the lodge here.
Sons of Norway members all over the
Lake region are planning ON being
present, and the committees in charge
of the dance have made plans to look
after the wants of all who come.
A short program will take place
before the dance, and this will start
at 1880 in the evening so it will be
all over with early enough for the
dancing to start at the usual hour!
Among the numbers on the program
will be talks given by Attorney Sin
ness and Silver Thompson of Devils
Lake, and several songs will be sung
by the Norder Chorus consisting of
20 trained voices. Lunch will be serv-
ed at midnight.
The floor committee will take spe-
cial pains to see that strangers are
properly taken care of and have a
good time. The dances given by this
lodge in the past years have proven
to be out of the ordinary in the way
that strangers were looked after, and
we are told that this feature will not
be neglected this year.
While the committees want all who
come to have the very best kind of a
time, no rowdism will be tolerated at
the pavilion, and a special officer will
be on the ground to see that order is
preserved during the dance. A cor
dial invitation is extended to everyone
to be present.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-05-10
THIEVES STEAL
TIRES AND RIM

It is now getting unsafe to leave
car outside during the night for fear
that a. part of it might be gone by
morning. Up. to the present time no
thefts Of cars have been. reported to
the sheriff's office, but in several
cases. thieves have. stolen tires and
other parts of cars which were not
under lock and key. Three tires and
rims were stolen from a car owned
by John Shaffer on the ]. Wolfe farm
east of Webster and the same night
two tires and rims We're taken from
a car owned by Tom O'Brien one mile
east of the Shaffer farm. No clue to
the identity of the thieves has been
found.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-05-10
BALL LEAGUE
: MAKES PLANS

Baseball enthusiasts Of the city met
last Sunday evening at the Elks' club
rooms for the purpose of further per-
fecting the City Baseball League
which was given a good start about
ten days ago, and to ascertain just
what had been done by the several
managers appointed to look after the
organizing of the several teams which
will constitute the league. Frank
Dorricott announced that the Great
Northern team was already to start
work any time as he had all his play
ers lined up for business. Managers of
the other teams were still lining up
players, who are not coming forward
as fast as it was expected they would.
In order to remedy this it was thought
advisable to appoint a committee to
go out and solicit players, and this
was done. Temporary managers who
will do this soliciting work are Pal
mer Melhouse for the young mems
team, Doc Hughes of the Ellls team
and Dutch" Hofmeister of the Howit-
zer-American Legion team. These
temporary managers not only agreed
to get their teams ready in the short
est possible time, but to take them
out for practice as we'll, and have them
out for practice as we'll, and have
them in the pink of condition when
they are needed for the opening day.
Another meeting will be held at the
Elks club rooms this evening at eight
o'clock when the several temporary
managers will make their reports and
receive further instructions if neces-
sary.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-05-10
Auditor Kramer
Is Strong Ian

County Auditor, J. 4. Kramer, an
nounces himself as a candidate for
reelection to the office he now holds.
Mr.. Kramer has held this office for a
number years during which time he
has given it his undivided study and
attention, and we doubt if there is
a more complement county auditor in
the state than he is proving himself to
be. People of all factions residing
in all parts of the county have the
highest regard for him both per-
sonally and as county official, and
it is generally conceded that is will
take a mighty strong man to win over
him at the coming election. Up to the
present time no other candidates has
come out for this place.
The Devils Lake world., 1922-05-10
New Fountain
For Grocery Store

A new fountain on which to
store vegetables during the spring
and summer months so as to keep
them in a fresh condition at all times
has been installed at the Glerum &
Starr grocery store. The fountain
is the only one of its kind in the city,
and it attracting the attention of
everyone who has seen it work. Dur
ing the entire time that it is in opera. i.
tion fine spray Of ice cold water is
thrown on all vegetables put on the
several shelves around it. and after
cooling and refreshing the vegetables
the water runs into the sewer. No
contraption was ever invented that
can keep things ina fresher condi-
tion than is possible with this foun-
tain,
The Devils Lake world., 1922-05-10
M. r. CONFERENCE !
HERE THIS WEEK

The district conference of the west
half of the Grand Forks district of
the M. E. church is being held at the
Methodist edifice in this city yester-
day and today. The program started
last evening at 1880 o'clock and will
last all day today. The speakers from
outside the district are DR.. Gornall Of
Ohio and DR.. E. P. Robertson of Wes-
ley college. The following ministers
are either present or are expected to
arrive during the day: A. Rue, Cando;
w. A. Dunnett, Churchs Ferry; v. A.
Major, Starkweather; w. w. Smith,
Rock Lake; c. T. Ensign, Edmore; H.
P. Cooper, Lakota; w. L. Clough,
Finley; c. A. Armstrong, Hope and
Supt. w. j. Hutchinson of Grand
Forks.