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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22
Death of George Landlord.

George Landlord, a we'll known
farmer of this county, died Tues
day morning at his home four
miles southeast of Lexington on
the Higginsville road. His death
was due to a complication of
diseases.
Mr.. Lankford was born in La
fayette county, near where he
died April 10, 1851. On Jan
uary 3, 1897, he was married to
Miss Sarah Frances Mcdowell of
this city, who survives him. He
is also survived by three sons
and one daughter.
The funeral services conducted
by Rev. R. N. Allen, were held
at the home yesterday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Burial in Mach
pelah cemetery.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22


There are more than one hun
dred children in Lexington i'll
with the measles. Apparently
there is no effort to confne the
contagiOn, so it win be quite re-
markable if a single child es-
capes. Something should be done
at once to check the disease. If
no other plan is possible, the
public school should be closed so
as to confne it to the developed
cases and to those who have been
exposed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22

Mrs. Earl D. McGill went to
Kansas City Saturday morning
to spend the day.
Mrs. ]. M. Peak and daughter,
Miss May, went. to Kansas City
Tuesday morning for a visit.
DR.. E. ]. Kampf went to Kan
sas City Tuesday to spend
the day on professional business.
Thomas Matter went to Kan
sas City Tuesday morning to
spend the day on business.
Mrs, Anna Burgess and sister,
Mrs. ]. S. Lehman. went to Kan
sas City Tuesday for a visit.
c. L. Ristine went to Kansas
City Tuesday morning to spend
the day on legal business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Brooks
and little son. Edmond, and Miss
Mary Powell of Higginsville
went to Kansas City Tuesday
for a visit.
Miss Nell Hickell went to Kan
sas City yesterday for a brief
visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22

Mrs. Richard F. johnson, who
was called here by the illness Of
her mother, Mrs. E. G. Loomis,
left Monday for her home
in Los Vegas, New Mexico. Mrs.
Ed Davis accompanied her as
far as Kansas City to spend the
day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22
Police Court.

Arthur Short and R. H. Butler
were assessed S6.7O each, in the
police court Saturday morning
for being drunk.
Walter Johnson and Fred Fos-
ter was fined S6.70 each in po-
lice court Friday morning for
rushing the can. Tom Burk was
fined $6.7O for being drunk. Fos-
ter and Burk being unable to
pay their fines were sent to the
hold-over.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22
Death of Mrs. Graddx,s Fathe,

Death OF Mrs. Graddy's Father.
S. B. Lowman, a prominent cit
izen of Shelbyville, Mo-, father
of Mrs. J. c. Grady of this city,
died Thursday very suddenly
at his home in Shelbyville. Mr..
Lowman was born in Virginia,
and was about 80 years of age.
He is survived by his wife, one
son and one daughter, Mrs. J. C.
Grady of this city. Mr.. and
Mrs. Graddy left Friday for
Shelbyville to attend the funeral.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22

Miss Helen Clarke, student at
Central College, left Saturday
for her home in La Monte,
Mo-, to be present Wednesday at
the marriage of her sister, Miss
Marian, to Mr.. William Cavert
of Independence, Kansas.
A party of young ladies of the
Beta Sigma Omicron sorority of
Central College went to Kansas
City Monday morning in auto
mobiles to spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22

Announcements have been re-
ceived here of the approaching
marriage Of Miss Helen vanIoy
of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a former
student of Lexington College
and niece of Mrs. Charles c.
Wallace Of this city, to Mr.. ver-
non Smith Of Tulsa. Tho we'd
ding win take place in Tulsa
October 1S, 1915.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22

Mrs. Alice Dierking went to
Kansas City yesterday morning
to spend the day.
Oswald Winkler went to Hie-
ginsville yesterday to spesd
the day on business.
Rev. G. G. Riggan and mother.
mrs. 5. G. RiggCn went to Tren-
ton No. Monday morning for a
visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22

Sunday afternoon Joe Howe's
All-Pros. journeyed to Yelling
ton where they crossed bats with
the Wellington Merchants for
nine innings. The Lexington
boys was too much for the Well
ington lads and returned home
with the bacon, the score being
IA to 4 in Lexington's favor.
Batteries: Lexington - Clark
and Harding; Wellington -Stod-
dary, Hicklin, Bryant and Bar
dett.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22

w. E. GoodIoe, who has been
visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Goodloe, left Tuesday
morning for his home in La
Junta, Colorado. His mother ac-
cOmpanied him home for an ex-
tended visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22
Circuit Court.

The case of W. C. Gum VS.. ].
D. Shewalter. suit to collect tax
for paving East Main street,
was argued for the third time
and for the third time decided in
favor of the defendant.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22
An EarfuI of
Hat News

WITH an ear for
w news or an eye
Tor style you will
naturally want a new
Fall StefSOn.
The moment you
see our new SfefSOnS
you will recognize
that style is there
but if you were blind
as a bat you couldn't
talk hats FIVE minutes
without hearing "Sfef-
son" and SChere to get
StetSON Hats
Derbies, SelEcOntorming
Derbies, Soft Hats-come
try them on before the
glass and see what a hand
some man you really are.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22

We have need TO xaggerate the merits Of our Lumber
IL of such genuinely high quality in fact that the very best
could say about It would be exaggeraOn Remember
there's big difference In quality and when you want the very
best to be had, come straight here for il.
"THE YARD THAT SAVES AND SATISFIES
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-22

There's a story that's told Of a fisherman bold
Who went angling one fine summer day;
Some minnies he poled, and straightway he told,
OF the big one that just got away
There's one place you're always sure Of a catch
OF the biggest and best without number;
It's here you should come without doubt or delay,
When angling for bargains in lumber.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-23

aboute" and lover yon." From fore
noon until after midnight, shuttle, Jig
and fiddling would hold high, If rough,
carnival. But, while the younger folk
abandoned themselves to these diver
sions, the grayer heads would gather
in more serious conclave. Jesse Purvy
had once more beaten back death, and
his mind had probably been devising,
during those bed-ridden days and
nights, plans of reprisal. According
to current report, Purvy had an
nounced that his would-be assassin
dwelt on Misery, and was marked
down" So, there were obvious ext
gencies which the Souths must pre-
pare to meet. In particular, the clan
must thrash out to definite under
standing the demoralizing report that
Samson South, their logical leader,
meant to abandon them, at crisis
when war-clouds were thickening.
The painter had finally resolved to
cut the Gordian knot, and leave the
mountains. He had trained on Sam
son to the last piece all his artillery OF
argument. The case was now submit
ted with the suggestion that the boy
take three months to consider, and
that, if he decided affirmatively, ne
should notify Lescott in advance of his
coming. He proposed sending Samson
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-23

chief-maker. Ostensibly. the truce still
held. but at no time since its signing
had matters been so freighted with the
menace Of a gathering storm. The
attitude of each faction was that Of
several men standing quiet with guns
trained on one another's breasts. Each
hesitated to fire, knowing that to pull
the trigger meant to die himself, yet
fearing that another trigger might at
any moment be drawn. Purvy dared
not have Samson shot out Of hand, be-
cause he feared that the Souths would
claim his life in return, yet he feared
to let Samson live. On the other hand,
If Purvy fell, no South could balance
his death, except Spicer or Samson.
Any situation that might put condi-
tons to a moment of issue would
either prove that the truce was being
observed, or open the war-and yet
each faction was guarding against sucn
an event as too fraught with danger.
One thing was certain. BY persuasion
or force, Lescott must leave, and Sam
son must show himself to be the youth
he had been thought, or the confessed
and repudiated renegade. Those ques-
difficult situation, and promised an
| eventful entertainment. Whatever
conclusion was reached as to the art
lists future, he was, until the verdict
came in, visitor, and, unless liquor
infiamed some reckless trouble-hunter
that fact would not be forgotten. Pos
sibly, it was as we'll that TamaracE
Spicer had not arrived.
Lescott himself realized the situa
ton in part, as he stood at the door Of
the house watching the scene inside.
There was, of course, no round dane
ing-only the shuttle and jig-witt
champions contending for the honor
of their sections.
In the group about the door, Lescott
passed a youth with tow-white hail
and very pink cheeks. The boy wa:
the earliest to succumb to the tempta
ton of the moonshine jug, tempta
ton which would later claim others
He was Keeling crafty, and his albin,
eyes were now red and infamed.
"Thet's Their damned furriner thet''
done turned Samson inter a gall pro
claimed the youth, in thick voice.
The painter paused, and looked
back. The boy was reaching under hi
coat with hands that had become
clumsy and unresponsive.
Let me git at him." he shouted
with wild whoop and dash TOWARD
the painter.
Lescott said nothing, but Sally hat
heard, and stepped swiftly between.
you've got ter git past me fust
Buddy" she said, quietly. 81 reckon
ye'd better run on home, an git yor
nanny ter put We ter bed"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-23

to gain accurate information and an
answer to one vital question Was
Tamarack held as feud victim, or
was his arrest legitimate? How to
learn that was the problem. To send
a body of men was to invite bloodshed.
To send single inquirer was to de.
liver him over to the enemy.
Air you men willin' ter take my
word about Tamarack?" inquired Sam.
son. There was clamorous assent,
and the boy turned to Lescott.
81 wants we ter take Sally home with
We. Yed better start right away, afore
she beers any of this talk. Hit would
fret her. Tell her I've had ter go cross
Their country piece, ter see a sick
man. Don't tell her whar I'm a-goirl :"
He turned to the others. Il reckon
I've got yore promise tibet Mr.. Lescott
hain't a-goin' ter be bothered afore |
gifts back?"
Vile McCager promptly gave the as
surance.
Il gives we my hand on hit"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-23
copyright. 1913. by w. J. Watt & Coz
SYNOPSIS.

On Misery creek Sally Miller finds
George Lescott, landscape painter. un-
conscious, and, after reViving him, goes
for assistance. Spicer South, head OF the
Family. tells Samson South and Sally that
Jesse Pugvy has been shot and that sam
son is suspected of the crime. Samson
denies 1t. The shooting of Jesse PurVy
'ASeaks the truce in the Hollman-Soutn
Samson reproves Tamarack Splcer
ceiling Sally that Jim Holman Is
Ink with bloodhounds the man who
81 Purvy. The bloodhounds lose the
Yrail at Spicer South's door. Lescott DIS
Vcovers artistic ability In Samson. While
Tamarack discovers Samson 10 jeering
crowd of mountaireess. Samson thrashes
him and denounces him as the truce
buster who shot Puryy. Lescott tries TO
persuade Samson to go to New York with
him and develop his talent. Sally, loyal
but hearthFoken. furthers Lescotts eff
Rorts
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-23

small library of carefully picked
books, which the mountaineer eagerly
agreed to devour in the interval.
Lescott consented, however, to re-
main over Saturday, and go to the
dance, since he was curious to observe
what pressure was brought to bear on
the boy, and to have himself a final
word of argument after kinsmen had
spoken.
Saturday morning came after night
of torrential rain, which had left the
mountains steaming under reek OF
fog and pitching clouds.
But, as the morning wore on, the
sun fought its way to view in a scrap
of overhead blue From log cabins
and plank houses up and down Misery
and its tributaries, men and women be-
gan their hegira toward the MILL Les
colt rode in the wake of Samson, who
had Sally on pillow at his back. They
came before noon to the mouth of Dry
hole creek, and the house of Vile Nc
| eager. Already, the picket fence was
lined with tethered horses and mules.
From the interior of the house came
| the sounds of fiddling, though these
strains of Turkey in the Straw" were
only by way of prelude. Lescott felt,
though he could not say just what con-
crete thing told him, that under the
shallow note of merry-making brooded
the major theme of a troublesome
| problem. The seriousness was below
the surface, but insistently depressing.
He saw, too, that he himself was mixed
up with it in fashion, which might
| become dangerous, when a few jugs
of white liquor had been emptied.
While the young persons danced
| and spanked" within, and the more
| truculent lads escaped to the road to
pass the jug, and forecast with youth
| full war-fever "cleanin' out the Holl.
mans" the elders were deep in ways
and means. If the truce could be pre-.
served for its nneXpired period of
three years, it was, of course, best. In
that event, crops could be cultivated
| anu lives SdNtu' bulb IL jesse GuTNV
chose to regard his shooting as a
breach of terms, and struck, he would
strike hard, and, in that event, best
defense lay in striking first, Samson
would soon be twentyone. That he
would take his place as head of the
clan had until now never been cues.
Homeland he was talking of deser.
ton. For that, a pink-skinned for.
eigner. who wore a woman's bow of
ribbon at his collar, was to blame
The question of loyalty must be square
ly put up to Samson, and it must he
done today. His answer must be def
mite and unequivocal. AS a guest NJ
Spicer South, Lescott was entitled to
that consideration which is accorded
ambassadors.
None the less, the vital affair of the
clan could not be baked by considera
tion for stranger, who in the opin
ion of the majority, should be driven
from the country as an insidious mis-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-23
Marital Diplomacy.

Plunger-I felt awfully sorry for a
poor guy down at the exchange today.
all the boys were guying him, and az
he started off home they tainted him
with the prediction that his wife
would land on him roughly. The poor
chap acted as though he felt pretty
bad about it.
Mrs Plunger (sympathetically)-
Poor fellowl No doubt he used his
best judgment. and If his wife turns
on him because of his reverses she
is not worthy to be called wife. But
who was the man?
Plunger-Why-er- was me-
Woman's Home Companion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-23
CHAPTER WI.

Several soherer men closed around
the boy, and after disarming him, led
him away grumbling and muttering,
while Vile McCager made apologies to
the guest
"Jimmy's jest peevish child" he
explained. "A drop or two of Ticker
makes him skittish | hopes yen look
over hit"
Jimmy's outbreak was interesting to
Lescott chiefly as an indication of
what might follow. Unwilling to in
troduce discord by his presence, and
involve Samson in quarrels on his ac-
count, he suggested riding back to
Misery, but the boys face clouded at
the suggestion.
EFF they KANT be civil ter my
friends" he said, shortly, they've got
ter account ter me. You stay right
hyar, and I'll stay clost to you done
come hyar today ter tell 'em that they
mustn't NEEDLE in my business"
A short while later, Vile McCager
invited Samson to come out to the
mill. and the boy nodded to Lescott
an invitation to accompany him.
The mill, dating back to pioneer
days. sat by its race with its shaft now
idle. 1t looked to Lescott, as he ap-
preached, like scrap of landscape
torn from some medieval picture, and
the men about its door seemed medic
val, too; bearded and gaunt, hard
thewed and sullen.
All of them who stood waiting were
men of middle age, or beyond. A num-
Der we're gray-haired, but they were all
of cadet branches. Many of them, like
Vile McCager himself, did not bear
the name of South, and Samson was
the eldest son of the eldest son.
Samson" began old Vile McCager,
clearing his throat and taking up his
duty as spokesman, we're all your
kinfolks here, an we aimed ter ask ye
about this here report tibet yer 1owin'
ter leave the mountings?"
What of hit?" countered the boy
Hit looks mighty like the wars
a-goin' ter be on ag'in pretty soon. Air
we a-goin ter quit, or air we a-goin' ter
stick? Thet's what we wants ter
know"
81 didn't make this here truce. an |
hain't a-goin ter bust hit" said the
boy, quietly. When the war com
mences, I'll be hyar Eff hain't hyar
in the meantime, hit haint nobody's
business hain't accountable ter no
man but pap, an reckon, whar he is.
he knows whether I'm a-goin ter keep
my word"
There was moments silence. then
Vile McCager put another question:
"Ef yere plumb sot on gettin larnin'
why don't ye git hit right hyar in these
mountings?'
Samson laughed derlsively
who'll git hit FROM" he causti.
cally inquired. EFF the mountain won't
come ter Mohamet, Mohamets got ter
20 ter the mountain. ! reckon"
Caleb Wiley rose unsteadily to his
feet, his shaggy beard trembling with
wrath and his voice quavering with
senie Indignation.
"Hev we done got too damned good
fer yore kinfolks, Samson South" he
shrilly demanded. "Hev We done been
follerin' after this here pupy witch.
doctor twell We cant keep a civil
tongue IN yer head fer yore elders
I'm in favor of runnin' this here fur.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-23
Hadn't Looked for That.

when we bought dear little Bobby
the electric flashlight he had been
begging for so long," says mother,
I'VE never anticipated that the first
time we had company he would hold
it up to the guests ear and say: oh,
just want to see If your ear is
cleanr"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-23

1t would help some II we did more
praying on Sunday and less preying
on the other six days.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-23
Riches From Gift Bestowed.

When you give away happiness you
all dc time gifts richer an richer In It.
Atlanta Constitution.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-23
The Bill Climbed

Tho Bill Climbed.
81 suppose you climbed the Alps
when you were abroad?"
mo, just ran up q bill. that was
ALL"
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-05-27

Address,
6OZ WlIliams Street

son. 1t is situated on North Main street, and
commands view of the entire main thor
oughfare of the city.
Park Hill.
Few private boarding houses in the noun
tains of North Carolina are better known
than Park Hill. 1t is one of the show places
of Hendersonville, occupying the highest
point within the city limits, from which d
most wonderful view is obtained. Park Hill
is known as modern family hotel, and is
conducted on the American plan. It's build
ings are modern, large and well-kept. For
the entertainment of it's guests are provided.
shaded lawns, tennis courts, a golf link,
croquet grounds and other features. The
location is ideal, being near the centre Of
the city, and but few minutes walk from
the post Office. Park Hill is under the mar.
agement of Mrs. M. A. Brown.
The Cedars
Hendersonville s newest house for the ac-
commodation of large number of guests
is the Cedars, which has been completed only
a short time. This desirable place is situa-
ted on high hill on 7th avenue, two blocks
west of Main street. 1t is surrounded by q
grove of young cedars which gives it pleas.
ing setting. The building is a large brick
one three stories in height, and is equipped
with every convenience for taking care of
large number of guests Under the manage
ment Of Mrs j. w. Bailey it promises to be
one of Hendersonville s most popular hos
telries.
Hendersonville has many excellent private
boarding houses, announcements Of which
appear in the advertising columns of the
Democrat.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-05-27
THE FIRST BANK g TRUST co.

The First Bank and Trust company is one
of the soundest institutions of its kind in
North Carolina. By a consolidation of the
First National bank and the Wanteska Trust
& Banking company the First Bank" as it
is popularity known locally, came into being
The institution has capital of 1926, 900 and
reports surplus of $4,000. A splendid
showing has been made in the affairs of the
bank. for the past twelve months, in spite of
the alleged Nhard times
In connection with the banking business,
real estate department and an insurance
department are conducted along sound lines
A large volume of business is done by both
of these departments
The policy of the bank according to it's
recent announcement is to assist the peopla
of Hendersonville and Henderson county"
in conducting their financial affairs along
conservative and progressive lines.
The officers of the First Bank and Trust
company are as follows: w. j. Davis, pres;
K G. Morris, v-pres.; P. F. Patton, v-pres.;
j. Mack Rhodes, cashier
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-05-27
EXCELLENT HOTEL and BOARDING HOUSE
ACCOMMODATIONS IN HENDERSONV|LLE

Hendersonville offers such a wide field Of
choice In the matter of hotels and BOARDING
houses that the visitor is sure to be pleased
both in purse and in person. In fact. ;t
would be hard to find in any large centre of
population SO many and so good an assert
ment of hostelries as may be found here.
Also, in the surrounding country splendid
homes are open for the accommodation of
the thousands who take advantage of the
service thus offered each season.
The comfort and convenience of visitors is
looked after to an unusual degree by the
hotels and boarding houses hereabouts, as i.
is their constant aim to make repeater
cut of everyone who pays first visit to
chaming Hendersonville. That their efforts
are not in vain is attested to by the fact that
thousands return each season to Henderson
vile with as keen an enjoyment as if it were
really first experience. This fact, after
all, is the finest stamp of approval that re.
sort section can desire. Hendersonville not
only "gets 'em'', but she ssholds 'em'', as
we'll.
The Kentucky Home Hotel.
The Kentucky Home Hotel is one of the
best known of Hendersonville's hotels. It
is open the year around and enjoys liberal
patronage at all times The building is To-
Gated in the heart of the city, and is but one
block from the new post Office, and but two
blocks from the city S main business street.
Room is provided for more than 800 guests,
The Kentucky Home is well equipped to
handle guests in comfort and convenience up
to its entire capacity. It's table is perhaps it's
hest-knoWn feature, being famous through
out this section. Tennis courts, shaded
lawns, wide piazzas, ball room, and CON-
Portable rooms are among its foremost al
fractions. The home is filed to its capacity
every summer, and enjoys the reputation Of
being one of the leading family hotels in
Western North Carolina. Mrs. A. M. Cover
is owner and manager.
The Saint John Hotel.
By reason of recent deal the st. John
Hotel will be under new management this
season. This well-known hotel, formerly
under the management of st. John & Son,
has been leased by j. B. Ramsay and Charles
Green of Spartanburg, S. c., and will be put