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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19

The war is eradicating the mule
faster than the automobile is the
horse. There are only 34,425 mules
and asses in the state, decrease OF
2,156 from last year. Southwestern
Ohio is the home of the mule There
are FIVE counties with over 1000 each
Hamilton, Preble, Butler, Scioto and
Clermont. Hamilton again leads with
1861. There are FIVE with under lOO
each - Noble, Monroe, Erie, Ottawa,
and Lucas. The latter has nosed OF
tawa out of last place having, appar-
emily, only 26 with ears long enough
to tax.
Ohio with 7,6SS,S45 sheep in 1858 has
now but 1,497, ,568, decrease from last
year of 13O,336. The decrease almost
equals the number of worthless, sheep
killing ours in the state on which no
taxes we're paid the past year. With
unwashed wool selling at three pounds
for one dollar and stock sheep at the
highest price in a generation. 1t
would seem that the tariff that was
heretofore on wool should have been
on dogs.
Hogs show a remarkable decrease
from last year. The decline from 1915
is 243,947, the number listed this year
being 1,72S,698. Even yet there are
more hogs than sheep in Ohio. In
1862 when bacon and hard tack were
putting down the rebellion, there were
million more hogs in Ohio than at
present. There are this year six coun'
ties with over 10000 hogs each-Fay'
ette, Dark, Clinton, Highland, Han
cock and Preble. Fayette with 58,474
has passed Dark and now holds first
/ place.
Licking county lists more live stock
than any other county in the state but
Dark county exceeds it in value of live
stock listed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
POSITION
AS Head Of New Depart
ment Is Accepted
Miss Lulu Moffitt Resigns AS Teacher
In Mt. Vernon Schools To Enter
Upon Larger Duties In Mil
lersburg-LeaVes
Friday

Miss Lulu Moffitt who has been a
successful teacher in the public
schools for the past ten years and
who was granted a leave of absence
last year in order to attend college at
Ohio university, Athens, has resigned
her position in this city.
Miss Moffitt has accepted the head
of newly-established domestic art
department in the Millersburg high
school and, in view Of the fact that
she will have full charge of buying the
equipment for the department, will
leave Friday Of this week for her new
field of labor.
Superintendent Whitehouse OF the
Millersburg schools has made several
trips to Mt. Vernon, investigating
Miss Mohltt's record and comforting
with her. The new position is very
fiattering and Miss Moffltt carries
with her the best wishes OF many
friends.
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Yields Mt. Vernon One
Lonely Bingle Sunday
Shelby Wonder Forces Twenty Locals
To Fan Air Without Connecting
Game Scoreless Until 9th
Blues Win, q to o

The local baseball team journeyed
to Shelby Sunday and there went down
to defeat before the Shelby Blues by
a score of to 0. George Upp's merci-
less pitching was responsible for the
final result as the locals were prac-
tically unable to connect with the ball
at all.
Only one hit was allowed the Mt.
Vernon boys. Lantie Householder
poled out the one lonely hit. Upp
struck out 20 men in the nine innings
Until the sixth inning the game was
hard fought, neither side scoring
Shelby netted two runs in the sixth
and the remaining two runs we're Sc
cured in the eighth inning.
The battery for Mt. Vernon was
Norrick and Berry.
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CHICKENS
LAY EGGS SIX MONTHS TO TIRE
DAY AFTER HATcHINe-HEAn
INGToN PROUD OF PULLETH.

Julius w. Headington of South Yer
non, who is somewhat Of a chicken
fancier, is highly elated over the Hno
showing of pen of pullets he has ~.
his possession. The chickens are a.
the Barred Rock variety and wezS.
hatched on March II. Just six months
to the day after they were hateAoa.
they began to lay and on SeptenAsR
Is, Headington got five eggs. This ~
exceptionally young for hens to cAna-
mence to lay and usually when tAsw
begin they are very irregular, heunna
Headington's elation-
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LARGE ATTENDANCE AT THE
oBERLlN BUSINESS COLLEGE

The fall term at the Oberlin Bust
ness college has opened with the lars-
est attendance in the history Of tha
school with the possible exception oe
one year. Students are in attendanea
this year from all parts of Ohio anil
from states as far away as Utah.
This school has come to occupy q
great place among the leading schoola
of America, having been given tho
highest standing in Ohio by the stata
department of public instruction. Stu
dents may enter the business do
partment at any time and new class
in shorthand will begin at the open
ing of the second fall term, Nov. 7.
1916.
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SLUMP NOTED FROM
THIRTY YEARS AGO
Decrease Apparent In Hogs
Livestock Conditions
Discussed

Knox county farmers may view with
bride the report just issued by State
Auditor Donahey which shows that
this county leads all others in the num-
.ber of sheep within it's confines.
According to the figures of the au-
,ditor, there are at present 1888 sheep
in the county. Only six counties in
the state have over $4,000 sheep
Knox, Harrison, Licking, Musking-
um, Coshocton and Morgan.
BY way Of comment, Auditor Dona-
hey says thirty years ago there were
15 counties with over 100000 each.
The auditor believes there should be
not less than four million sheep in
Ohio today, suggesting that this num-
ber would annually pay the total tax
.es of half the counties of the state.
Continuing, Donahey discusses the
livestock conditions in the state as fol-
lows:
Reports received from the eighty
eight counties, giving the number OF
head of live stock listed for taxation
this year by the assessors, show some
large decreases, especially in hogs.
The only statewide increase is In cat
tile. There are decreases over last
year in horses, mules and asses, sheep
and hogs.
There are SS2,416 horses in the
state, decrease of 1924 over 1915. In
spite of this small decrease, Ohio has
still more horses than ever in her his
tory previous to the advent OF the au-
tomobile and other motor vehicles.
The horseless carriage has made abb
solutely no headway in abolishing the
horse. Dark County still retains first
place with 21,055. There are four 9TH
er counties with over 5,0O0-Cuyaho-
ga, Franklin, Wood and Montgomery.
This shows that vast numbers are still
required in cities as we'll as farming
districts. There are only six counties
with less than 5000 horses - Lake,
Lawrence, Pike, Jackson, Hooking and
Vinton, the latter being lowest with
1854.
This year there are 1,6S4,O41 cattle,
an increase of 100,163 over last year
and practically four hundred thousand
more than in 1918. The dairy bust
ness, especially in northern Ohio, is
increasing by leaps and bounds. II
the present increase continues, it will
only be few years until the number
of cattle in Ohio will pass the record
year 1860 when there were 1,9O2,772
There are now twelve counties in the
state with over $4,000 cattle-Ashta
bula, Trumbull, Licking, Stark, Han
cock. Dark, Wayne, Muskingum, Bel
mont, Lorain, Fairfield and Pickaway
Last year Licking was first but Ashta
bula, with 35,392, has this year regain
ed first place and Trumbull is second
There are only six counties with few
-er than 10000 cattle each-Erie, Otta
wa, Lake, Lucas, Vinton and Pike, the
latter with 1927 being lowest
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ity of proof-reader In this poD,tinm.
she demonstrated an unusual capnhB
ity and It was with. keen regret that
her resignation was received.
Mr.. Biefnes is a glass-cutter by o..
cupation and will take his bride An,
West Virginia in October, when th@
factory starts operations.
The large circle of friends OF hoah.
bride and bridegroom is a unit in
Wishing the newly.married couple. n.
very happy welded life.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
Father Rural Credits


David Lubin, founder of the Inter
national Institute of Agricultural and
father of the rural credits movement
in America, today Joined the list of
prominent Republicans openly espous-
ing the reelection Of President Will
son, according to the Democratic pub.
licity committee. Lubin is wealthy
California farmer. Before sailing for
Rome today, Lubin is quoted as say
ing: president Wilson is neither a
dreamer nor a cabbage. He is ideal
istic on the one side, on the other
practical. He is a good business man
it is pleasure and satisfaction to dc
business with him."
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19

/. We give them best terms.
2. We permit them to repay In whole
or in part at any time.
3. Prompt in appraisemens.
A. Prompt in closing loans.
5. Give time to suit borrowers.
6. They are so pleased
Z. They send others to us.
8. Assets s11 100000. Five per cent
paid on time deposits.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
DOOR SMASHED

The large plate glass door of Para
disc, South Main street, was shat
tered Saturday night when little EE>
nestine Purdy walked into it without
realizing that the way was not clcaR.
She opened the screen and did not
observe that the door was closed. Tia
damage is covered by insurance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
Entertain
For Nephew

Entertain
For Nephew
Mrs. I. D. Hunt and Mrs. e. G. Mil
ligan, honoring their nephew, West F..
Smith Of Monrovia, Cal, entertained
Sunday at the home of the former.
Dinner was taken at the Hotel Curtis
at noon. The following cousins were
present, in addition to a number of
friends, during the afternoon and
evening: Mrs. Frank McFadden and
husband, Miss Isabel McFadden, Mrs.
Ida NJ. Pierce and daughter, Miss
Merle, Mrs. Jessie Wilson and hus-
band Of Fredericktown, Mrs. Ethel
Struble and husband of Chesterville,
Lester c. Smith and daughter, Miss
Olive.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
Three Weeks Promised-A

Three Weeks Promised-A
The petit jury OF Licking county
convened on Monday Sept IS, for the
term. Judge Blair was in Newark
Saturday and passed on a number OF
motions and demurrers submitted to
him earlier in the week.
He stated from the bench that he
would remain OH the bench for three
weeks, but could not promise to be
in Newark longer. 1t is now thought
that Judge Thomas B. Fulton viii
again be able to carry the work of the
term.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
LINING UP FOR WILSON
A German Republican

Louis w. Kattman, prominent Ger
man Republican, resident of Canton,
formerly Of New Knoxville, Auglaize
county, has come out openly for the
election of President Wilson. He was
formerly one of the Republican lead
ers in the Fourth district, and was a
member of the Republican executive
committee.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
J. j. X i. i. + \ i. i. i. i
SOME CELEBRATIONS )

Thirty-six years ago today G.
d. Brooke came to this city and
went into the jewelry business.
He celebrated the event by
sitting in the Masonic club rooms
for ten minutes during the noon
hour.-Coshocton Times-Age.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
Ccciety
ONews
Prof. Chubb
Surprised

A very pleasant event occurred Sat.
urday evening in the parlors OF the
NJ. E. church when, after rehearsal,
the members Of the choir gave their
director, Prof. r. A. Chubb, surprise
party, the occasion being his birthday
anniversary.
Delicious refreshments we're served
by the ladies' and Walter G. Burris, in
behalf Of the members of the choir,
presented Mr.. Chubb with handsome
silk umbrella.
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BiefneSDenman
Wedding Saturday

Wedding Saturday
A wedding, at once suspected and
still surprise to the many friends of
the contracting couple, was solemn.
lied Saturday evening at 1880 o'clock
by Rev. w. A Clemmer Of the Presby-
terian church in his study on North
Gay street, when Miss Elma Iona Den
man, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Denman Of Walnut street, be-
came the bride of Mr.. Jules Joseph
Biefnes, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Biefnes of Ridgewood avenue.
The couple was attended by Miss
Lulu Bull of Mansfield, cousin of
the bride, and Mr.. Earl Denman, the
brides brother. The bride was
garbed in dark blue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Biefnes departed Mon.
day afternoon on weeks honeymoon
trip to Mansfield and other cities. On
their return, they will reside with Mr.
and Mrs. Philip Biefnes until the mid
die of October when they expect to &c
to Pennsboro, w. Va, to reside during
the winter.
Mrs. Biefnes is a graduate of Mt
Vernon high school in the class OF
1915. Until recently, she was en-
ployed with The Banner in the capac
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
LEAVES GAMBLER
Martin Closes Undertaking Buslnesa-
viii Locate In Dunkirk,
Indiana

Gambler, Sept. 1S-S. R. Martin.
who has been conducting an embalm-
ing and undertaking business in this
place, has made arrangements to
leave Wednesday for Dunkirk, Ind,
where he will open an establishment
for the same line of business.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
coNsIsToRY REUNION

Members of Scioto Consistory, 80
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
of Freemasonry, of Columbus, have
received elaborately engraved invita-
tions to the fall reunion which will
be held Nov. Is, 16 and IT. There are
a number of Scottish Rite Masons in
Knox county.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
rlrlE rENNIs POSTPONED

Providence, R. l., Sept 1S-The ten
mis- COMMITTEES of the Agawam Hunt
club has decided to postpone for one
year the women's singles, doubles and
mixed doubles tournaments for the
championship Of Rhode Island, which
we're originally scheduled to begin on
the club courts today.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19

that no part Of the estate given to
wife shall 20 to children of John l..
Lepley on this account.
Luther Lepley is named executor
without bond
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
Court Journal

Court Journal.
John q. Worley VS.. Emma Worley,
divorce Cause dismissed because OF
action Of like nature pending in Lick
ing county
Clerk ordered to draw grand and
petit iuries.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
Shower For
Huntsberrys

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Huntsberry
Of this city were rendered miscel-
laneous shower Saturday evening at
the home Of Mrs. Huntsberry's moth.
er, Mrs. Samuel Beinhower of Bran.
don. About fifty young people were
present The evening was pleasantly
spent with music and games. Refresh
ments we're served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Huntsberry received number of fine
presents.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
We SERVE

OUR 6oRRoWERs-THE BUCK
EYE STATE BUILDING AND
LOAN CO., RANKIN BUILDING,
22 WEST GAY STREET, coLUM-
BUS, OHIO.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19

Miss Mildred Harrison and Miss
Margaret Mccullough of Martinsburg
went to Defiance Monday to enter the
Defiance college.
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viii Admitted

viii Admitted
The will of James Dial executed
on March 13, 1896, in the presence of
c. G. Dowds and J. D. smoots, has
been admitted to probate. All per-
sonal property and money is bequeath.
ed to wife, Catherine Dial. A life es-
tate in College township is given wife
as long as she remains a widow
whereupon property goes to children
Lee Dial, Richard R. Dial, Laura Dial
Mary Dial and Harrison Dial, who
shall receive property on death OF
wife. Catherine Dial is named execu
trix without bond.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
MARRIAGE License

Jules Joseph Biefnes, glass-cutter
and Elma Iona Denman, bookkeeper
both of Mt. Vernon. Rev. w. A. Clem
mer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
Authenticated Copy
First and Final
Distributive Account

A first, final and distributive ac
count has been filed by Florence Mat
tox Kraft, excutrix of William D. Per.
kins. 1t shows $647.07 received and
distributed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19

Deed Filed
Delmore Harrison to Walter A. Kin
ton. I'LL acres in Pike, $3.50.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
Hearing Continued

The hearing of the petition to sell
real estate of D. B. Grubb, admins
traitor of Elizabeth Adams, VS.. Harry
B. Adams.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
THREE WILLS FILED;
TWO ARE ADMITTED
Defendants Answer, Ali
mony And Divorce Ac-
tions-Court News

Grand and petit juries for the Octo,
ber term of court were drawn Satur.
day by Judge B. Blair, Sheriff John
M. Woolison and Clerk of Courts o C
Taylor.
A docket of about 100 cases is in
readiness for the juries. The grand
jury will meet on Oct. 16 at 10 o'clock
and remain in closed session with
Prosecuting Attorney Charles L. Ber
mont, deciding whether evidence war
rants indictment. The petit jury will
not convene until Nov. 16 when the
work outlined for it by the grand jury
will be taken up.
The composition of the grand jury
as drawn Saturday, is as follows:
E. L. Stats, Jefferson.
G. G. Baxter, Miller.
D. e. Chadwick, Milford.
Robert Levering, First Ward.
Burl Colgin, Jackson.
Walter Jewell, Hillar.
Walter Earlywine, First Ward.
c. G. Weaver, First Ward.
B. G. Horn, Liberty.
Charles Boone, Wayne.
Joseph Blubaugh, Union.
Allen Cunningham, Pike.
Charles Mcmillan, Morgan.
John Bateman, College.
w. A. Barnes, Union.
The personnel of the petit jury is
Ed Beckley, Jackson.
Fred Warman, Pleasant.
H. e. Leedy, Middlebury.
Jarrett Belt, Second Ward.
Jacob Curtis, Morgan.
George Shaffer, Liberty
Isaac Butler, First Ward.
George Fowler, Howard.
Charles Grant, Pike.
Charles Keigley, Fourth Ward.
l.. A. Mickey, Union.
Ed Hawkins, Milford
Bryant Mann, Third Ward.
Fred Freese, Clay.
George e. Hook, Clay.
Andrew Leonard, Berlin.
John Carpenter, Butler.
John Cost, Monroe.
Charles Owens, Hilliar.
Grant Simpson, Howard.
o
General Denial
Answering the petition of his wife
Ethel Pore, for alimony, George Por
admits marriage on Dec. "a, 1913 an
the birth of lone Pore and Leon Edga
Pore, but denies each and every othe
allegation. Grabien & Hyatt are d.
fendant's attorneys.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
Final Account

A final account has been filed by c.
d. Trimble, guardian of Catherine
Trimble. 1t shows 800 received, $685.
82 paid out, leaving $173.S2 due guard
ian.
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Executrix Appointed

E<eCutrl< Rppointeu-
Catherine Dial has been appointed
executrix of James Dial. No bond
No appraisement.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
Notice Filed

Notice Filed
In the petition to sell real estate Of
Iona B. Shaffer VS.. J. Bernard Shaffer
notice to defendant has been re
turned and filed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
Third Partial

Carolyn M. Arnold, guardian of Ed
ward Arnold and others, has filed a
third partial account showing $1,029.-
10 received and s1,0O4.39 disbursed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
viii Filed

viii Filed
The will of Martin Lepley has been
filed for probate. 1t was executed on
Dec 20, 1900, in the presence of Hugh
Horn and Eley Horn. BY it's terms,
the farm and all household goods are
left to decedent's wife, e. j. Lepley.
A codiciI is attached, drawn on Aug.
IA, 1913, in the presence of Cleman
Boggs, Charles Smeeth, and George
Davidson This document states that
certain advances we're made to son,
John L. Lepley. now deceased, which
were in excess of what other children
would receive. The codicil directs
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19

Answer Filed
Admitting marriage on Oct. 2, 1911,
but denying all other allegations, Roy
e. Marts, defendant in an action for
divorce brought against him by his
wife, Rosa M. Marts, alleges that on
April 8, 1916, she deserted him with
out cause.
By way of cross-petition, defendant
states that no children were born to
his marriage. On June 15, 1912, he
claims, his wife threatened to shoot
him. He removed the gun from his
house for his protection. Again, on
April 16, 1914, he says she threw dish,
es at him and used vile and profane
language toward him.
Answering defendant charges that
in July, 1914, plaintiff violated heI
marriage vows. For these reasons
defendant asks for divorce from
plaintiff and that plaintiff be restored
to her former name of Rosa M. Kauf
man. D. B. Rawlins is his attorney.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19

TrimbIe Will
The will of Catherine A. Trimble
has been admitted to probate 1t was
drawn on Sept. 80, 1914, in the pres.
enc of Oregon Fike and Margaret
Fike
To sons, Elmer Trimble, Columbus
Trmble and Clifford Trimble, house
hold goods are bequeathed. The bal
ance of the estate is to be sold and
the proceeds distributed as follows
Columbus Trimble 800, Elmer Trim
BILE $500, Ellsworth Trimble 5000. The
remainder is to be divided among Ell
mer, Clifford and Columbus Trimble
Columbus Trimble is named executor
Authenticated Copy
An authenticated copy of the will oi
James Battey of Morrow county has
been filed for record.
o
First and Final
A. B. Wilmington guardian of Ma
tilda Sturtz, has filed a first and fina
account, showing $45O.34 received ant
disbursed.
The Newark journal., 1916-12-14
UNABLE TO
 SECURE PINK PAPER

It was our intention to print the Christmas Edition of The Journal on pink paper, but we were unable to secure cOlored paper of any kind (except a very flimsy grade of poster paper) at anything like reas- enable price.
 Readers of The Journal who are not informed as to paper prices, will probably be sur prised when we tell them that a sufficient quantity of pink book paper to print this edi- tion would have cost approxi- mately $130. And even at these enormously high prices, it is hard to secure, as the mills are turning out very little medium grade book paper in any color except a muddy looking white This being true, we were com pelled to leave off the fancy colors.
The Newark journal., 1916-12-14
POISON IN FLOUR
 CAUSES NEGRO'S DEATH

Newport, Dec. 13.-All the members of negro family liv- ing across the river from New port were poisoned yesterday, one fatally, after eating bread made from the flour purchased from a local store How the poi son, thought to be rough-on- rats, got into the flour, is a mystery. It seems to be certain that the flour contained the poison because all who ate of the bread were made ill. One died last night and several oth- CTS are in serious condition. The family, named Garfield, lives on the Sol Heinemanfa Physicians are Investigating.
The Newark journal., 1916-12-14
POPULAR BRAKEMAN
 KILLED TUESDAY
Well-known Brakeman On Iron Mountain Meets My
 sterious Death

Geo. w. Heckart, a we'll known brakeman on the Iron Mountain railroad, was killed between Sulphur Rock and Moorefield about 8 o'clock Tuesday night.
 The cause of his untimely death will probably never be known as no one witnessed the accident.
 The Red Ball freight going north took the siding here and waited for passenger train No. 209. After the passenger left, the Red Ball pulled out and it being heavily loaded had to cut in two and double the hill between Sulphur Rock and Moorefield.
 It is reported that MT. Heck art went over with the first section of the train and remain ed with that section of the train while the other part of the crew came back after the sec- ond section.
 After the second section had been brought up the other members of the crew, missing Mir. Heckart, instigated a search. They found him lying lengthwise on the left side of the track with a wound in his skull and in dying condition. His lantern was also lying near by but had been extinguished.
 He was picked up and car ried to Batesville where he was taken to A. L. Crouch's under taking parlors, and the body was afterward viewed by coro- ner Tunstall and the Red Ball crew.
 He never regained conscious ness after being found. He was about 50 years old and was a highly esteemed and popular brakeman.
 The remains were shipped from Batesville to Cotter, his old home, for brutal.