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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-12

Mrs. j. r. MoOrehead returned
Saturday evening from a visit
in Kansas City.
Prof. H, 7. Phillips went to
Kansas City londay to spend
the day ON business.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Shacklett
went to Kansas City Monday to
spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-12
Attack Like TIGERS.

In fighting to keep the blood
pure the white corpuscles attack
disease germs like tigers. But
often germs multiply so fast the
litters are overcome. Then see
pimples, boils, eczema, saltrheum
and sores multiply and strength
and appetite fail. This condition
demands Electric Bitters to
regulate stomach, liver and kid
neys and to expel poisons from
the blood. "They are the best
blood purifier" writes c. It.
Budahn, of Tracy, Calf, 81 have
ever found" They make rich,
red blood, strong nerves and
build up your health. Try them.
SOC at CrenShaw & Young.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-12
A Peep Into His Pocket

would show the box of Bucklen S
Arnica Salve that E. S. Loper, a
carpenter, of Marilla, N. Y al
ways carries" | have never
had a cut, wound, bruise, or
writes. Greatest healer of burns
toils, scalds, chapped hands and
lips, fever-sores, skin eruptions,
eczema, corns and piles. Is cents
al Crenshaw & Young.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-12
Thirty Years Together.

Thirty years of association
think of it. How the merit of a
good thing stands out in time
or the worthlessness Of a
bad one. SO there's no guess
work in this evidence Of Thos.
Ariss, Concord, Mich, who
writes; II have used DR..
Kings New Discovery for 30
years, and its the best cough
and cold cure | ever used" Once
it finds entrance in at home 20
can't pry it out. Many families
have used it forty years. It's
the most infallible throat and
lung medicine on earth. I'm
equaled for lagrippe, asthma,
hay-fever, Group, Quinsy or sore
lungs. Price SOC, $1.O0 Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by
Crenshaw & Young.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. John Morrison
went to Kansas City Sunday
morning for a few days visit.
Misses Nellie Price and Maymc
Haberkorn went to Kansas City
Sunday morning for a few days
visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-12

W. D. Meng of Kansas City
spent Sunday here with home
folks.
Miss Edna Stramcke returned
Saturday evening from an ex-
tended visit in Chicago.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
Ghosts Without Heads.

Speaking of ghosts, the London
Chronicle says that "headless coaches
are fairly numerous in England. The
most famous is the one that drives
once year. on the anniversary Of
Anne Roleyn's execution. up the ave-
nue. at Blickling. her Norfolk home.
The coachman and the four horses
have not a head between them. and
Anne's own is not upon her shoulders.
but she holds 1t in her lap as she sits
In the coach all In white. At the hall
door the whole apparition vanishes.
Anne's father. Sir Thomas. also rides
In coach drawn by headless horses
once year, and his ride is much more
exciting than his daughters. He has
to cross forty county bridges during
the night and a company of yelling de-
mons pursues the coach to keep the
horses going. But how do the horses
hear the noise If they have no ears?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
BUILDING
Owners Have A Conference
In Cleveland

Cleveland o., July 10--The fourth
annual convention of the National AS.
sociation of Building Owners and
Managers opened for three days
session in Cleveland today with an at
tendance representing many of the
chief cities of the United States and
Canada. The convention will discuss
wide variety OF subjects relating to
the renting and up-keep of buildings
and the most improved methods of
construction in relation to the reven-
ue. The compensation of superintend
'ents, managers, engineers and JAM.
tors will also be discussed Among
those here to address the gathering
are George r. Mortimer of the United
States Realty Company of New York,
Edward J. Murphy of Springfield,
Mass. Henry G. Tulley of st. Louis,
Charles j. Fuess of Utica, George Op-
penlander of Denver, g. M. Hill of
Buffalo, and Charles F. Mcbride of
Pittsburg.
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The Bow and the Bike.

A fat man was complacently pursu-
ing his way through an east end cross
street. He carried an open umbrella
and occasionally wiped his moist face
on large silk handkerchief.
Suddenly around the corner came a
small boy on bicycle He turned so
quickly that the fat man had no time
to get out of the way, nor had the
boy any chance to sheer away from
his bulky obstacle
The front wheel struck the fat man
4 glancing blow. shaking his dignity
and scraping his leg.
AS for the boy, he and the bicycle
went down with crash. But the lad
was up again in moment and. raising
the bicycle, bent over it solicitously-
The fat man was mad. He was so
mad that he sputtered incoherently
and then with vicious swing of one
of his tan shoes kicked spoke out Of
the offending wheel.
There" he roared, ~ guess that'I
teach you not to ride on the sidewalkp'
The boy stared at the dangling spoke.
what did youse do that forY' he
whined. 1T took me all the year to
save up fer that bike-an' now look at
it!''
And he knuckled his eyes with a
grimy fist.
The fat man was touched. His rage
suddenly vanished. He fumbled in his
pocket and drew out dollar bill.
There, kid" he said, take this and
get the wheel fixed"
The boy let go Of the machine and
grabbed the bill.
Say youse can nave tn bike" he
yelled and scooted around the corner
as fast as his legs would carry him.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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A Shadow Fifty Miles Lona.

The peak of Tenerife projects huge
shadow stretching upward of fifty
miles across the deep and partly eclips-
ing the adjoining islands. Exaggerat-
ed shadows of immense size are COM
monty seen in many other places. On
the Harz mountains the so called Spec
ter of the Brocken throws gigantic
shadows of mountain climbers into the
sky. repeating every movement made
by them. The same occurs on the
summit of Pambamarca, in Peru.
On the tops of Alpine peaks and on
the summit of Ben Lomond. in Scot
land, mists in one case and rarefled
air in the other explain these optical
illusions. The same causes produce
also colored shadows. varying at each
hour of the day and traceable to the
dispersion of the solar rays Scientific
American.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
SENSIBLE FARM
INVESTMENTS.
How Surplus Cash May Be
Placed to Good Advantage,

The successful farmer is given fire.
quent opportunities to invest any sur
plus cash he may have. and these OPP
portunities vary from the purchase of
more land to the veriest fakes. Per-
haps the fakes predominant. as the
men who are pushing them are most
insistent.
AS the farmer has made his money
In land it Is but natural that he should
seek to invest in land when the op-
portunity offers, and in this he Is right,
except that in too many cases it is not
more acres that he needs or that
should tempt him.
Get rich schemes of whatever sort
should not receive a moments atteE-
ton. The farmer has something bet
ter than any of them. They are gen
orally promoted for the benefit of the
promoter.
Instead of buying more acres the
farmer can generally invest his sur
plus cash to greater advantage in put
ting improvements upon the land he
plready owns,
The first consideration should be O.
water and sewage system for the
house. then kitchen sink with hot and
cold water under pressure, a bath and
toilet and provision for an outside hose
attachment for lawn purposes, these
TO be followed by improvements to or
the erection of farm buildings.
Drain the low spots and make every
acre produce. Have good flower and
vegetable garden and nice lawn.
These are worth more than many peo.
pie realize until they want to sell the
farm.
Home investment of this kind brings
contentment, and this cannot be meas
hred in dollars and cents. - Kansas
Farmer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
As TO the Fireplace.

The sides of a fireplace should be
well splayed or beveled in order to re-
feet the heat. says Arts and Decora-
ton. The back should lean forward at
the top for the same purpose. and the
fireplace should not be too deep A
projecting chimney produces an effect
of pushing the guest away. whereas a
receding one beckons him nearer to
enjoy the hospitality of the open fire.
For this reason the inglenook-tha is.
the fireplace built into the wall of the
room-is especially cozy and attractive.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
Mrs, Matte Benson

Mrs, Matte Benson died at her
home on East Water street Sunday
morning at 1880 o'clock after an III.
ness OF two weeks duration. She
was q widow, 43 years of age at the
time of her death and is survived by
one daughter, Mamie Benson, three
sisters and six brothers. Funeral at
the house Tuesday afternoon at four
o'clock, Rev, ]. T. Black officiating,
lnterment In Mound View cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
Mary E. Mltehell

Miss Mary T.. Mitchell died at her
home on Feast Front street Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock after three
weeks illness. She was born Nov
s, 1892, and is survived by three neices
Mrs. w. b, Vail of Benton, Wis, Mrs
r. S, Rogers of Winniemac, Ind, and
Mrs, Tony Raymond OF Los Angeles
Cal. and two nephews, ]. r, Mitchell
of Lima, o., and Mayor Charles A.
Mitchell OF this city. The funeral al
the late home Tuesday morning at
ten O'Clock Interment in Mound View
GENE ory,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
Dairy Profits Depend on Quality

Profits in dairying do not depend so
much on the number of cows kept, but
upon the kind. This fact is being real
lied more aud more as the dairy in
dustry increases. One way to increase
the acreage on a farm is to increase
the fertility Of the sell of the farm.
Similarly one way to increase dairy
herd is to Increase the cows produc.
ing power
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11

Mr.. ]. 8. Sn,oots went to Newark
Monday noon to make short visit.
Mrs. Anna Sapp OF Danville has re-
turned from a visit at Defiance.
Mrs. Jacob Hildreth of Danville has
returned from visit in West Virginia.
For fresh cuts apply Hanford's Bal
sam.
Miss Myrl Dunlap of Howard was
the guest of friends in the city Sunday.
Miss Grace Phelps of Columbus
spent Sunday in Mt Vernon the guest
of friends.
Mr.. Barney Henegan and Miss Mary
Henegan have returned from ten
days visit in Akron
Mr. ,. NJ, Dorsey of South Vernon
went TO Newark Monday neon to make
short business visit
Mrs. L. o. Newcomer and daughter
Carmen, of Connelsville, Ind, are visit
ing friends in the city.
/
Mr.. A. J. Workman Of Danville who
has been seriously iii of typhoid fever,
is slightly better.
Miss Ada Mosser and Miss Mary
McDonough spent Saturday and Sun
day at Cedar Point
Do not forget the Rogers silver
plate sale at the Arnold store. Mt Yer.
non, from July 10th to 18th. Big cut
in spoons and knives and forks, all
goods guaranteed as represented.
Mr.. Rude Stitzel of Millwood was a
business visitor in Mt. Vernon Satur.
day.
A few choice patterns left in ladies'
lace an1 Dutch collars, values up TO
81 90 at one-third off at Woolson's s
store
Mrs. NJ. E. Converse and Mrs. Her
bert Z. Sanderson and children o! Col
umbus spent Saturday and Sunday in
Mt. Vernon.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Deeds returned
to their home near Coshocton Monday
noon after several days visit with
Rev. md Mrs. D. A. Morris of Gam
| bier.
Mrs, Will Hornell and daughter,
Elizabe,h, of Delaware, and Mrs. T. j.
Litzenbdrg vi Mt. Gilead returned to
their homes this morning after spend
ing lew days with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Nixon, 1ast Front.
We can save you money on alum
mum and granite cooking ware. The
highest quality of these goods, no sec
onds or damaged pieces, at the lowest
prices. Cooking made easy in hot
weather. The Arnold store, Mt Yer
non
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter w .Styers of
Cleveland, Ohio, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas Hayhursl of Fairmont, w. Va,
who have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. CLYDE Micnael went TO Cleveland
Sunday.
will sell at public sale at Howard,
o., Saturday, July 18th at 2 p. m. /
Ann A Dor Hay Press, complete, with
gasoline engine attached and one s
horse power Master Workman gaso-
line engine. George Lazear. Milton
Simpkirs auctioneer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
HOME COMINGI|
To Occur At MaftinSburg On
July 27

Nartiusburg, D., July 10-Home
coming will be celebrated here Thurs.
day, July "a. with an all day meeting
and picnic in the town park. Speech.
es by ex mayor Smith of Mt. Vernon
and DR.. Robert Baird, son of the late
Rev. NJ Baird, who was pastor of the
local Congregational church in war
times, will be the main features. The
music will be furnished by the Dan.
Vile band, and dinner will be served
in the park. There will be plenty to
eat, and general invitation is exted-
ed
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
A Bird Mystery.

After years of study devoted to the
topic Professor Alfred Newton of Cam
bridge stated that without doubt bird
migration is the greatest mystery in
the entire animal kingdom. IA mys-
terry" he added. that can be no more
explained by the modern man Of SCI
ence than by the simple minded saw
age of antiquity"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
Frances ]. Hetehklss

Fran ees, the two-manths-old daugh-
ter OF MIR. and Mrs. Howard Hotch-
kiss, died at the home OF her parents
Just south of the city Sunday morning
after a short Illness, The funerei at
the house Monday afternoon at two
O'Clock, Rev. +. d. Barnett officiating.
Interment in Mound View cemetery
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
Fashionable,

Grandma-I'm afraid you'll be late
at the party.
Little Girl-Oh, you dear grandma! |!
Don't you know that nobody In our set
ever goes to party until everybody
gets there?-London Telegraph.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
One Want.

what the world is waiting for,' said
a man whose garments glistened. rs
some sort of simple. easily applied
and inexpensive preparation that would
give dull finish to shiny coats."-New
York Sun.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
Mrs. Ellen House

Word was received in the city Mon
day of ,he death of Mrs, Ellen House,
which occurred at her home in Wash.
ington, d. c., Friday evening. The de-
ceased visited IN Mt. Vernon with rela-
lives and friends on numerous occa.
sions ana was quite well known here.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
,pouisitivsns.s.

zone half the world doesn't know
how the other half lives" quoted the
wise guy.
That's right agreed the simple
mug. "Men are not SO inquisitive as
women" Philadelphia Record.
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OBITUARY
rhc William Bates Funeral

The funeral of William, Bates, who
died at Lis home on North Main street
Saturday, Tuesday at the house at
o'clock. The interment in Mound View
cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11

Joshua had made the sun stand still
Fine. but We let you can't make
Willie Jones do it." we cried.
Herewith he acknowledged his limi.
rations.--Harper's Bazaar.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
Mean.

'She says that her ancestors came
over in the Mayfower"
"And she looks old enough herself
to have caught the next p."-Detroit
Free Press.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11

Reasons whole pleasure lies in these
lords; Health. peace and competence.
Pope
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
sHERIFF's SALE
Mary f. Starr

Mary f.. Starr
vs.
DeVella Williams ct al
Knox Common Pleas.
BY virtue OF AN order o. sale issued out
OF the Court OF Common Pleas of Knox
County, Ohio, and TO me directed. ! Will
offer for sale at the door OF the Court
HonAe. in MT Vernon X nnX CnnntN. on
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-07-11
A Campaign Note.

~ Slapl Smash! You look
NN'l There ne is not.
w You swat the ny;
MI He fiies the swat
- uttt, Boston Transcript
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-12
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
ACTIVE SHORT SELLING. Efforts of the Bear Influence Meet
 With Degree of Success.

New York, April 11.-Persistent sell ing of stocks today brought about the widest movements which have taken place in several weeks on the ex- change. During most of the session prices ruled point or more under recent levels. The movement seemed to indicate short selling rather than liquidation of long stocks, and prob ably was inspired by the belief that since prices have not improved on the receipt of good news recently it would be easier for professional traders to
 depress the market than to force it up
 No solid support was offered and quo
 tations gave way rather easily on
 moderate offerings. with only a partial recovery before the close.
 While professional manipulat ton was
 chiefly responsible for today's move
 ment, the ready response of the market
 to slight pressure and the fact that
 trading was most active on the de-
 clinss were indications of growth of
 besrish sentiment. The statement
 yesterday of one of the country's fore-
 most bankers that he expected 8 pro-
 tracted period of dullness found echo today in many quarters where hope of
 speedy revival of activity has been
 resigned. Much disappointment has
 been expressed that the advent of spring had not brought the expected improvement in trade.
 Some encourage ement was derived
 from the first returns received today, of the country's exports for March. Statistics covering exports of grain, meats. cotton and minerals revealed an increase of more than $3,00O 900 from March of last year The gain for the nine months of the fiscal year ended with March over the preceding year is @127.131.000- These figures indicate a further expansion in the total of Amer ican credits abroad. in view of the fact tnAt imports are expected to show the restricting effects of projected revision of t1e tariff law. DuIlpess ila both the stock market and business circles was reflected in the money market.
 One of the large banks was reported to have made a large loan for seven
 months at three per cent. The foreign exchange market held steady The weakest feature of the days tradins on the stock exchange were a number
 of naotfve issues. Stocks of the fer tiiizer group were influenced unfavor- ably by reports of lower prices fo1 cottcnseed products. In the last hour a better tone developed with support in evidence in a number of the rail-
 road issues Missouri Pacific. after it's fall of a point, rallied and closed with net gain on short covering.
 The bond market was irregular Sales, par value, $3,05S,000. United States government bonds were un- changed on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-12
HOW THE MAfsA Arf5oN
 WILL DE RUN. MSans Over 150 Times Around Six
 Lap Track.

When Carter Collins and Wilbur Smith. the two Marafhoners, start from their marks in Cannonba1l park at the crack of the pistol at 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon for their Journey Of 26 miles 385 yards they will run over a rectangular course with rounded ends which is to be laid out across the park, coming close tip to the grand stand with one end at the first base bleachsrs. This will make a track SsO feet around, or six laps to the mile. 126 feet apart and are each 242 feet long. The circular ends are laid out with a radiYS of 63 feet, which makes the track 19S feet around the semi circle at each end, the whole amount ing to 8S0 feet. or. one-s sixth of niIle
 After completing the 26 miles. which means 156 times around the track, the runners will still have 385 yards. or 1, 155 feet, to go. This will require once more around the track and 275. feet besides, so that if the finishing point is to be brought oppo- site the grandstand this can be done by making the starting point 275 feet back of where it is intended to have the runners finish The checkers will then take the even miles at the start ing point, and after. 26 miles and one lap have been run will move up to the finish to catch the runners there.
 As Is usual is such events if one man collapses, the other will have to go. on alone and make the entire dis tance to claim the purse. The run ners, however, are likely to leave the track at any time to change shoe or get a rubdown to, take the kinks out of their muscles.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-12
LOSS OF CATCHER OFTEN A HARDSHIP
Famous Pitchers Become Less Effeo- . tive When Backstops Are Changed.

When Connie Mack sold Osse Schreck to Chicago, thereby splitting the battery of Waddell and Schreck, he broke up perhaps the most unique team that ever drew salary in the bi3 leagues. Waddell was never as effec- tive after he lost his old catcher. It was the starting of the famous Rube tend the loss of star catchers often spells the effectiveness of crack pitch- CTS A glance back into history re- veals some very interesting dope on this point. Back in 1906, pitcher Frank Smith was one of the stars of the American league. In 1905 he was re- garded as a better twirler than the great Ed Walsh. When Smith twirled for Chicago, Eddie Mcfarland did the catching. With Eddie receiving Smith was well nigh invinciole. Lack of condition proved McFarland's undo ing. He was finally turned adrift by Chicago. His passing from the club put big dent in Smiths effectiveness. While Billy Sullivan is Lone of the best catchers the game has ever pro duced he has never been able to make Smith show his true form, nor has him..
 Cy Young will admit that much of his effectiveness was due to the great work of Lou Criger behind the bat. Young was never good man at hold ing the base runner on, but with the wonderful throwing arm that Criger possessed, Cy had no need to worry in that direction. With other men catching him it has been different. Men have stolen, whom Criger used to throw out with ease, and these men have often scored the runs that turned what would have been victories with Criger catching, into defeats. When Harry Howell was right he had one of the most deceptive spitters in the country. Howell was always pair ed with Hack Spencer. who used to be the only man capable of handling his delivery with any degree of cer- tainty. When Spencer was traded to Boston and later sent to the minors, because of his failure to keep in con- dition, Howell lost his one best asset. That was only a few years ago, but Howell has been on the toboggan ever major organization.
 Three years ago the battery of Mar quard and Livingston was the most feared pair in the American associa- ton. Many victory was landed for the Indianapolis team through the in dividual work of these two player Livingston went to the Athletics, while McGraw bought, the big south paw for his New York team at an expense of $11,Oo0. Livingston pros pered with the Phillies but Marquard has yet to show flash of his real form. It looks as if Marquard lost his cunning when Livingston was taken away from him. The Giant catchers do not understand the eccentric south paw. and fail to get out the wonder ful ability that he really possesses
 With Harry Beinis catching Heine Berger, let out by Cleveland last sum mer looked like sure enough star. With his great speed and deceptive spitball, Berger looked like q valuable man for Cleveland Illness put Remis out of running. No other catcher seemed to know how to work Berger and his pitching fell off so badly that