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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Motion Is Filled

In the case of the Washburn-C -Cros.
by Co. VS.. Homer G. lowering and
Milton Leverng, doing business un-
der the firm name of Levering Bros ),
a motion for a. new trial has been
filed In the Knox county commcn
pleas court by the attorneys for the
grounds why they believe they are
entitled to new trial. r. l.. Carr
and l.. G. Stlllwell are the attorneys
for the defendants.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28

Still another continuance has been
given the case against DR.. c. G. Cri.
der, charged with permitting intoxica.
tion in the Crider hotel on South Main
street, has been granted in the may.
or's police court. Starting in Febru.
ary this case has been continued fire.
quently and was to have come on for
hearing Friday afternoon. A de-
mand being made for the services of
court stenographer it became nee.
essary to continue the case again un.
til next Tuesday, Mar. 2S.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28

The attention of Mt. Vernon and
Knox county school superintendent
and principals is being called by State
Director Of Education Vernon M. Rie.
gel to the scholarship, valued at not
less than $4,000, given by Harvey s
Firestone of Akron, and member OF
the highway and highway transport
education committee, Washington, d
c., for the best essay written on
How Good Roads are Developing
My Community" submitted in a ma,
tional essay contest.
For the third consecutive year, a
four years university scholarship Is
being offered High school students tc
encourage them in the study of high.
way economies.
Essays, according to the rules an,
nounced, are not to exceed 700 words
in length, and must be in the hands
of High school teacher or principal
not later than May 1, All students OF
High school grade, including public
and private schools, are eligible to
compete.
The aims of the contest are: Stimu
lation of thought, discussion and stu.
dy of the problems of highway trans
port, highway economics and highway
engineering,'as corollary to course
In those subjects now being prepared
for the committee by the leading econ
Omists and engineers of the country
for use in colleges and universities
1t Is stated.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Real Estate Transfers

G.. w. Huffman to A. C. Phillips
parcel In Centerbure, 81.
Charles II. Gifiin to +. E. Hyatt
parcel In Berlin, 81.
Mary Nixon to r. ID. Bartlett. pai,
Gel in Morris, 81.
Roy Matheney to James Il. Gran
NOR, parcel In Mt. Vernon, 81.
Bert ID. Humbert to Claude Maeill
lot In Vernonview, 81.
Amanda Mcmahon to David Byers
parcel in Mt. Vernon. 81.
Claude Magill to Norman ID. Kirk
patrick, parcel in Mt. Vernon, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28

Henry Clayton bishop. aged "a
years, died at his home at 2O9 West
High street Saturday morning at
O'Clock, following two years illness
of heart trouble. ~. .
The deceased 'is survived by the
following cfifdren:@ Mrs. Frances
Rinehart of Mt. Vernon. Mildred, OF
Rockford, ILL.,, Clair OF Columbus, and
Leonard 'of San Antonio, Tex. Also
by four grandchildren. and by three
sisters, Mrs. Louise Benson of Mans.
field and Mrs. Viola Taylor and Mrs.
Pauline Straugh OF Columbus.
For many years Mr.. Bishop en-.
gagged in the grocery business on
West High street Later he conduct,
ed grocery ON North Main street,
He had many friends all over Knox
county.
The funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28

The Bridge Bertha Lewis y, { y
The Reaper and the $"lo 7ers--
Clarence Curran.
/, The Old Clock on the stlirs-Del
la Oakes.
victrola.
Footsteps of Angels--Cleo Meffet.
The Arrow and the sonb--G s'av'l
I.oriauX.
Something Left Undone--B anch'I
Cutleg..
X GeitH from Longfellow-Futl DavI
fc. ~''-4A
The Village Blacksmith = Ralph
victrola
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28

A report gained wide circulation
throughout Mt. Vernon Saturday af-
terncon to the effect that petitions
were being circulated among stock.
holders of the Knox Tire G. Rubber
Co., whose affairs new are In the
hands of the federal bankruptcy
court, praying that the recent sale Of
the company's property and effects in
Mt. Vernon be set aside and that a
resale be ordered.
1t was the general impression that
these petitions are to be laid before
Judge Safer in the federal court at
Columbus.
1t was said that the petition was
put in circulation this afternoon and
that it was signed by number Of
stockholders of the Knox Tire d.
Rubber Co.
Fred W. Kahrl, when questioned
relative to the proposition, declined
to talk, disclaiming the possession OF
any information that would be of
value. He recalled that upon another
occasion he had talked and, as 'subse-
Guent events proved, prematurely
and somewhat indiscreetly.
From Attorney H. c. Devin it was
learned that while the circulation of
the report of petitions was "prema-
ture" it would be sufficient to state
merely that certain of the stockhold.
ers contemplate making request of
Referee Robert M. Greer that the ex-
act conditions of the recent sale be
required to be followed to the letter.
There could be no appeal taken to
Judge Safer in the federal court until
after Referee Greer has ruled upon
the request
The statement that the matter is
premature" may be correct, but two
local stockholders Of the Knox Tire &
Rubber Co. informed The Banner Sat
urday afternoon they had been ap.
preached with paper and that they
had signed It,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Verdict Returned

A jury returned a verdict in record
breaking time Friday In the Knox
county common pleas court in the case
of the Ohio Supply company vs. Il.
G. Barnes ct al. The case was un-
contested, but the usual procedure
was gone through. The jury was en-
paneled and sworn retired and in five
minutes time returned a verdict for
the plaintiff In the sum of $157.95.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
KNOX XC0.NEVVS

DANN1LLE, March 25-The Farm
Line Contraction Co. has completed
the placing of the street lights in
this place and are now engaged in
the same work in Buckeye City. The
construction of the main line work
will be started next week.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Jury Case Scheduled

The case of Douglass Mlser Va.
Edward Miser is scheduled to coma
up before the jury in the Knox com.
ty common pleas court Friday. The
plaintiff is seeking to recover the
sum of 1856 for labor performed for
the defendant.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Motion Is Filed

In the case of G. II. Maybe VS.. Lew.
is Snowden ct al, motion has been
filed by the defendant in the Knox
county common pleas court to set
aside the judgment, in the sum of
$237.76, recently returned in the Knox
county common pleas court. The de.
fendant claims that no summons was
issued or served on the said Lewis
Snowden. Ewalt and Blair are the at.
tOrneys for the defendant.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28

The Richman Brothers Co. of
Cleveland will open another Of its
chain stores, this time in Mt. Vernon,
at 232 South Main street. The open
ing will occur Saturday, April 8. Mr.
Harry Barre, wcll-known clothing
man .of this city, will have charge of
the store.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
The Snyder Estate

Edward +. LITER has been appoint
ed administrator Of David Snyder ny
the probate court of Knox county.
Bond $4,000 with Lucy l.. LITER und
g. G. Letter as sureties. The ap-
praisers are David Kick, Eugene Lon
ey and Eugene Huddle.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Anpolntment Made

y. j. Remington of Danville hts
been appointed administrator OF Asa
Bushnell Remington by the probate
court " Knox county. Bond $s1',
with james II. Greer and ], V. Co.h
ran as sureties.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Suit For Divorce


Ernest Dodd has commenced suit
for divorce against Hazel Dodd in the
Knox county common pleas court, al
leging gross neglect Of duty.
The plaintiff states they were mar
ried January 81, 1920, and that nc
children were born to them. The
plaintiff says that the defendant
"goes out at nights" and that she re-
mains out until after midnight asso
ciating with bad women and attend
ing dances. The plaintiff makes the
allegation that the defendant "seeks
the association of many who are loose
characters" He makes the allega-
tion that she has neglected her home
life and Is therefore guilty of gross
neglect of duty. B. e. Sapp is the at.
torney for the plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28

members of the petit jury for the term
and had thanked them for their ser.
vices and faithful attendance, Mr..
Harold Bell, a member of the jury,
arose in his seat in the panel and
stated that on behalf of the other
members of the jury he wished to
thank the court officials for the man.
ner in which they had been treated
at this term of court. He stated that
each member of the jury had appre-
ciated the court proceedings and it
had been sort Of schooling for each
member.
Mr.. Bell then presented to Judge
Blair, as a gift from the members of
the Jury, a beautiful Odd Fellows pin.
He then presented Court Bailiff Pur-
cell with handsome Knights of Co
1umbus pin.
Both Judge Blair and Court Bailiff
Purcell responded in few appropri-
ate remarks thanking the members of
the jury for the gifts.
AS stated in the Banner early this
week, the cases of Ohio VS.. F. d.
Spencer ct al. former officials of the
Knox Tire and Rubber company, in
dicted on charge of violating the
'Blue Sky" law of Ohio, would not be
tried at this term of court. The cas-
es were scheduled for next week, but
as the cases we're continued until the
May term the members of the petit
jury were dismissed for the term, the
case on Friday concluding the jury
work for the January term
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28

Sidney n. Darneii, at one time cap.
tain Of detectives In the city Of .Birm-
inohan, Alabama, was arrested at the
homo Of relatives on Center street.
this city, last night by Sheriff q. II.
Lytle, Edward D. Baker, captain OF
police. a. 4 q. Railroad Co., clncin-
natl, and Detective w. M. Riley OF
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Asks New Trial

A motion for new trial has been
filed in the Knox county common
pleas court in the case of Clyde
Black ct al vs.. Samuel Wharton
Tho defendant relates four reasons
why he believes he Is entitled to Il
& Blair represent the defendant.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28

A. j. Livingston. living near Ash
land City. Tennessee, says: II feel
like going from house to house and
telling the people about Tanlac."
Taugher's drug store. s2S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Braddock.D .DoWc!s

Wedding
At 5 o'clock Thursday aftornoon
Mr.. Darwin G.. Braddock, son II MIR.
and Mrs. c. w. Braddock o. the
Wooster road, and Miss Cecilia c..
Dowds, daughter of Mr.. anc Mrs.
Thompson Dowds Of the Wooster
road. were united in marriage By
Rev. A. E. Black at his resi- ielice,
West Vine street
Mr. and Mrs. Braddock viii reside
on a farm in Monroe towlisysAA,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Account Filed

A first and final and distrhutive
account has been filed In probate by
Joseph r. Blubaugh, executor of
George Logsdon, showing the s,m Of
S.SG7.0i received and the slsAie sum
paid out
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
''l-TF5 I'd 90
DEATHS


I Mrs. Julia Shove, widow of Eliza
Shove, died at her home, COZ North
sandussy- street, Saturday morning
at 7.s0 O'clock following weeks
Illness OF a complication of diseases.
The deceased was 81 years of age
and is survived by three children,
Mrs. Carrie Andrews of Marion, Mrs.
Q. w. Youngblood Of this city, and
f. ]. Shove OF 'Kenton, o.; also by
eight grandchildren and three sisters.
The funeral services will be held at
the home on North Sandusky street
Monday at 9 o'clock, Rev. A. d. Mink
ofhciattng: The remains will be
shipped to Dunkirk for burial.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28

Tanlac can bring health to you as
IT has to thousands Of others. Taugh-
er's drug store. s2S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Account Filed

A first ad final account has been
filed in the Knox county probate
court by g. w. Penn, executor of vii.
liam Penn, showing the following:
Received $1S,96496, paid out the same
sum.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Application Made

In the estate of Lenora Rogers, ap
plication to fix the inheritance tax has
been filed in the Knox county probate
court. An order to appraise the prop
erty has been issued by the court.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Election Filed

In the estate Of Eliza Harris. the
election of the surviving partner to
take the personal property at the ap.
praisement, has been filed In the pro.
bate court of Knox county.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
inventory Filed

An inventory and appraisement has
been filed in tho probate court of
Fnox county by p. l.. wilkins. al
ministrator of Alonzo Cochran, which
shows total OF sl,12l.93,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28

Don't let that sour stomach sour
YOUR disposition and make your life
miserable. while Tanlac is ready to
give YOU relief. Get 1t now. Taugh.
er's drug store. '28
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28

'FoR eAEE-s2.solt Hoover electric
sweeper. No. 9 South 1ain .strset.
Mt. Vernon. ~
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
No Tax Due

In the estates of Jennie Johnson
and Norman l.. Frost. Probate Judge
Duke holds there is no inheritance
tax due.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28

We follow the fashions r'd the bill
collectors follow us.--Gal, estOn News.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Order Issued

In the case Of Albert w. Fehndricl
an order to collect the inheritance taA
has been certified to the auditor OF
Knox county.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Application Made

Application to fix the inheritance
tax In the estate of Sarah Meyers, has
been made In the Knox county pro.
bate court.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Marriage Lieenses-

Joseph 7. Severns, barber, md
Frhnces A. He'll Mt. Vernon. Rev.
S. j. Cleeand.
Darwin G. Braddock, farmer, Mon
roe. and Cecilia C. Dowds, Monroe.
Rev. A. T.. Black
O.
Quite an interesting little scene out
OF the ordinary court routine was en-
acted In the Knox county common
pleas court room late Friday after
noon when two gifts were presented
to officials by the members of the
petit jury.
After Judge Blair had dismissed the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-28
Community Club

Community Club I.
HAS Program
The regular meeting of the Elm
wod Community club was held Friday
evening in the school building, all
unusually large number OF persons be-
ing ip attendance at the meeting.
| During the evening short talk
was made by R. L. Jones, principal Of
the Clinton school.
The following program was given
under the direction of Mr.. Richards:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
.Dance--William Richards and Billy
Riley. st,
Piano solo-Ehzabeth Bell.
Neading--Mrs. Hunters.
Violin solo--Mrs. Farquhar.
Vocal SOLO Miss Gertrude Chris.
topher, accompanied by Robert Blair
at the piano. o..
Heading-Mrs. Hunters.
Selection-Orche
The next meeting of the club will
occur Friday evening, April n.
Clinton School
idaD Program
A Longfsllow program was given
at the Clinton school Friday after
noon by the pupils of the school, The
program began at $3.50 o'clck and
was heard by number of the pa.
irons of the school.
The program was as follows:
Victrola.
Ilongfellow's Observation-Disclosures.
lite Arck.
Psalf of Life-Grace Hogle.
The builders Gertrude Frost
The Day Is Done -Leona Kelly.
The Potter's Wheel-Denver Stew.
ems.
Victrola.
The Rainy Day-Herbert McKin.
try.
The children's Hour-Delma whet-
sell .ssr5s
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-10-20
u. D. C. CONVENTION
OPEN WEDNESDAY, EVE.

The present convention Of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy
opened Wednesday evening, octe-
ber 18th, at s o'clock p. m. with . re-
5ception for delegates and state Of
ficers at Elks' Home. &.
All other meetings of the convem-
ton were held in the Fourth Stzp0l
Methodist Church.
Thursday was historical evening
and began at 7:30 p. m. Mrs. Bozarth
of Hannibal is State Historian and
presided. The program was interest.
ing and instructive.
Delegates were present from Kan
sas City, st. Louis, Mexico, Marshall
st. Joseph, Sedalia, Slater, Nevada,
Monett, Monroe City, BlackwaEer
Columbia, jefferson City. Farming
ton, Fayette, Hannibal, HigginsviIle
IIndependence, Richmond. Warnens
burg, Linneus and Spadngfields The
delegates present representing Key
tesville Chapter were, Mrs. Robert
Hurt, Mrs. Chas. Lamlkin and Mrs
Frank NJ. White.
Mrs. Jno. d. Taylor treasurer Of
the U. D. C's was also present.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-10-20
?. FRANK SMITH OF X. C.
TALKS GOOD ROADS TUESDAY

The Community Club had one Of
the most successful meetings in the
history Of any Keytesville organiza-
tion Thursday night.
The subject was good roads first
Education and marketing second. Oh
course, the dairy COW, the chicken and
the hog came in for a deal of dis
Icussion.
]. Frank Smith of Kansas City
was the speaker introduced by Sena-
tor Jne. D. Taylor, chairman of Key
ttesville's Community club. The en-
thuaiasm abounding was a distinct
surprise to many and the life shown
by members has been the talk of the
town since.
This meeting was the first one OF
these gatherings where the country
was represented and it was noticeable
that the country visitors had a few
ideas of their own on good roads.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-10-20
COAL COMPANY Is
INSTALLING NEW HOIST

The Charlton County Coal and
Coke Company Is installing an el-
ectric hoist in their nina south Of
the city limits. A nov $500 volt
Transmission line Is being strung
from the municipal power plant,
and as soon as it is completed the
plant win Be ready for its nsw ma
ehinery.
The Coal and Coke Company has
been IN operation shout q year,
starting with ouly = Jew men doing
al Of the heisting By gasoline power,
The Improvements now being made
win daatsrially increase the cutput
and tne sosnpehg e11se1s 4 hoist
about tlItrtn tors a. eshl dhily, <zal.
ually addine % this as tks SIrnaand
iHersasss harstline Journal.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-10-20
DALTON MAN TO GET
A WIFE IN MoBERLY

A few weeks ago newspapers ear
ried an article from man at Da'-
ton who wished aid IN finding him
self wife. Tbs local Y. w. C. A.
was appealed to as a medium thru
which he might meet worthy won-
an, who, like himself wanted and
could appreciate the comforts of a
home.
Publicity was given the mans
wants and the result was the begin
ing Of a correspondence between
the man, whose name is c. +. Mum
son and Mrs. Lena Edwards Of this
city.
From the correspondence came
visits Of Mr.. Munsoh to Moberly and
from the visits has developed the
plans for the marriage, which win
probably be solemized Sunday.
Mr.. Munson Is . man IN the early
dfties. He Is said by those who have
niet him here to be a very nice hook.
ing man. He is . carpenter BY trade
and has comfortable home. His
vile died q little more than two
yfa1s ago in thA woodland Hospital.
1.r1 Eiwards has bean employed
Ia she Nl4hash zsstsurank and tein3
without home ties was able "a mn
dersssnd and respond p tie eau n
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-10-20
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The High school basket ball team
having an open date in their schedule
nlaved Huntsville on the latter,s
80 r,-,, -, -. a..
eout tss "on @
score OF ~ 70 8, OWING 70 ther small
court the scoring power OF our team
was not brought out until the last
baH Irhen tbev ,uars abla e. aa;rst
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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-10-20
BONUS FUND SHORT
SEVEN MILLION

Jefferson City, Oct. 49, There
now is about 1tamillion dollars left
in the state bonus fund, and this
doubtless win fall short about z mil
lions Of meeting all approved claims
with soma one hundred Thousand OF
the latter already paid.
The constitutional convention has
proposition TO submit a supplemental
constitutional amendment for the
issue Of z million dollars, in addition
to the 15 million dollars voted by the
people.
The work of receiving and paying
of the claims viii proceed, and II
found necessary, as will probably be
the case, the state viii borrow
enough money to carry along the
cost of administration until such time
IS additional bonds to cover the de-
ficit shall have been issued.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-10-20
CHILD RUNS BEFORE CAR

Frances Thomas, 5 years old,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Miles C.
Thomas, Alp Locust street, was the
victim of the Westport avenue
tragedy.
Coming from the church, and in
view OF the crowds leaving the build
ing, she ran between two automobiles
parked at the curb and into the path
of car driven by S. A. Shockey,
5911 Wornall road, an insurance man.
The chil6s skull was fractured and
she suffered internal injuries.
With the assistance of the child'a
Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Grace
Guthrie, 1922 Campbell street, the
victim was placed in Mr.. Shockey's
car and taken to st. Mary's hospital.
The accident occurred at IL o'clock
in the morning and she died at $50
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
From the hospital Mr.. Shockey
drove to Westport police statin,
where he made a statement and was
released.
DR.. Moss ordered the body to the
Freeman mortualy. An inquest pro
ably will be held.-Monday Kansas
City Journal.
Many viii remember that this little
child's father, Miles C. Thomas, was
Supt. Of the Keytesville High School
some few years ago. An aunt Of little
Frances, Mrs. Joe Pemberton, has
been IN this community for some time
at the Geo. Preston home. Mr.. Penn
berton having charge Of some road
work in that vicinity. The sympathy
IOf the Courier is extended to the
hereared parents.