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UNINSURED
BARN AND TWO SHEDS OF LEON,
ARD DUNN BURN TO GROUND.
CAUSE OF FIRE NOT KNOWN

Bladensburg, Aug. 23-A large barn.
and two small sheds standing near T..
were burned to the ground Tuesday
afternoon about 1880 o'clock on ths.
farm of Leonard Dunn, who lives aboaAl
three miles east of here. The cause
of the fire is not known. 1t originated
in the barn and gained such a start
before it was discovered that to ex-
tinguish it was impossible. The sheds.
were ignited by the heat and sparks
from the barn.
The barn contained about two tons
of hay and few farm tools all Of
which were burned. There was no IN.
surance.
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I'd Clutter, Geo. Hayes, Oren Fawcett,
H. X Walker, Tbos. Barber, Geo. Nc
Dermott, Walter Riley G. G. Weaver,
Frank l.. Young, w. G. Rockwell. Val
Lafeyer, Pratt Ward and Chas. Jack
son.
From Centerburg, there were. Eu.
gene White, Claude Oliver, Ralph
Lit2enburg, Charles Huffman, Harri-
son Meyers, b. A. Bishop, Hugh Hobbs,
Charles d. Hayden. Marion shipley,
Thos. Fands, Isaac Harmer, q. p. Coe,
c. D. Owings, Charles Frederick, ].
Barnes, Clyde Bishop, o. G. Bowman,
Huber Long, Emmet Ramey, Arthur
Phillips, Fred Matthews, Howard Mat
thews, John Triest, Burt Barnes ]. e.
Litzenburg, c. s. Davidson Bert Bish-
op, A. Kinney, Frank Hawkins, G. w.
Stinemates, ]. A. Bowers, c. A. Thorn
as, Clarence Phillips, Harry Philips,
Winifred White, John Mitchell, c. H.
Bishop.
The Danville and vicinity party was
composed of: A. A. Geitgey. c. II.
Biggs, Jas. r. Greer, A. B. Kemp, ]. c.
Hall, Prof. r. f. Leonard, J.B. Cochran
R. ]. Biggs, G. Fesler, Dale Workman
c. A. Blubaugh, Locus Durbin, Geo
Crise, Harvey Hammond, John Parker
Paul Crise.
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REVOL Ting TALE TOLD BY
ASSAULT victim TO POLICE

had been subjected to these attacks
by Davis for about six months past
and previous to that time by another
man, whose name she did not divulge
ever since she was IL years old.
Owing to the startling nature of her
story, it was thought best by the au
thorities that the child be taken from
her mother and stepfather, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wright, and placed in the Chill
dren's Home until a thorough investi'
CATION of her story can be made.
The Wrights came originally from
Lancaster.
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WHITACRE REGULAR
LEAVES LEAGUE HE LED--BACK
IN FOLD

Canton, O., Aug. 22-Former Con-
gressman ]. J. Whitacre, who is run
ming again, today announced he would
not attend True Democracy League
meeting at Columbus next week at
which it is reported a fight will be
planned against former Governor Cox
and Senator Pomerepe.
Two years ago Whitacre led the
True Democracy in the nomination
fight against Cox, but he has since
buried the hatchet.
81 am regular" he said today.
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Ccciety
ONews
Brown-Nichols

wedding
Word has been received in this city
Of the marriage of Lieutenant Everotf
E. Brown of the Fourth Ohio Infas-
try, located at Camp Willis and Mtsa
Betty Louise Seton Nichols, which
occurred Saturday night at o'clock
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest
E. Virgins Of Springfield, Ohio. Rev.
Charles K. Byrer OF Christ Episcopal
church officiated.
The ring ceremony was used. Ina
mediately after the ceremony, Liea-
tenant and Mrs. Brown left for Cs-
lumbus. Mrs. Brown will make her.
home with Mr.. and Mrs. Virgins IN
til army matters are settled
Mrs. Brown is the daughter OF Dr.
and Mrs. Roland A. Nichols OF Hiram
DR.. Nichols is one of the most notsa
of chautauqua lecturers of America
Mrs. Brown met Lieutenant Brown IN.
Springfield while she was employed
in the circulation department of the
Springfield Sun and he was In the
employ Of the same paper as city.
hall man.
Miss Nichols is the granddaughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Seton of North
Gay street and has a large circle Of
friends in Mt. Vernon.
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A Doctors Remedy For couahs

AS cure for coughs and colds DR..
Bells e-Tar-Honey combines these
remedies in just the right proportion
to do the most good for summer
coughs or colds. A trial will prove the
value of this splendid cough medicine.
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey soothes the
irritation, stops your cough, kills the
cold germs and does you world of
good. A 25c bottle will more than con-
vince you-it will stop your cough. At
druggists.
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for their annual picnic on Sept 4.
The matter was left with the execu-
tive committee.
A series of district meetlngn,
throughout the county, with lecturers
from ohio State university and the
Wooster station, was the idea ad-
vanced by Frank L. Beam, who again
spoke, the same to be arranged By
the chamber of commerce and to be
held some time when the farmers
would not be busy.
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When You Have a Gold

Give it attention, avoid exposure, be
regular and careful of your diet, also
commence taking DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. 1t contains Plne-Tar, Antisep-
tic Oils and Balsams. Is slightly laxa-
tive. DR.. Kings New Discovery eases
your cough, soothes your throat and
bronchial tubes, checks your cold,
starts to clear your head. In short
time you know your cold is better. Its
the standard family cough syrup in u Se
over 4O0years. Get bottle at once.
Keep it in the house as a cold insur'
ance. Sold at YOUR druggist.
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VIII sloan's LIniment Relieve Paina

Try 1t and see-one application will
prove more than a column of claims.
James S. Ferguson, Phila., Pa, writes:
81 have had wonderful relief since l
used Sloan's Liniment on my knees.
To think after all these years Of pain
one application gave me relief. Many
thanks for what your remedy has
done for me-" Don't keep on suffer
ing, apply Sloan's Liniment where your
pain is and notice how quick you get
relief. Penetrates without rubbing.
Buy it at any drug store. 20c.
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Little Ruth Hill Claims To Have Beer
Object of Vicious Attacks
For Three Years

Little Ruth Hill, the 15-year-old girl
victim of an alleged vicious assault by
Alfred Davis, whose arrest occurred
Tuesday afternoon, told tale to May
or Mitchell and Juvenile officer Pur-
cell, when examined by them Tues
day which made the hearts of these
two men sick.
The child told the officers that she
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-25
NO new CASES
OF lNFANTlLE PARALYSIS IN
CITY, STATES BLAIR

Health officer DR.. H. w. Blair an
nounced Wednesday that the little son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gale Day, who has
been suffering for several days with
infantile paralysis, is well on the road
to recovery and that there are no new
cases in this city.
The only cases Of the disease in Mt.
Vernon have been this one and the
case on Sandusky street that caused
the death of Harold Cochran.
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Court Journal

Court Journal
William @. Rockwell VS.. William ].
Berry--Service on nonresident de
PENDANTS by publication ordered.
George Edwin Watkins VS.. Charles
d. watldns-Cause dismissed at cost
of plaintiff.
Leisle Ewers vs.. Mearl Ewers--
George j. Ewers made party defend
ant with leave to file answer and
cross-petition.
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Your Bowels Should Move once Day

A free easy movement of the bowels
every day is sign Of good health. DR..
Kings New Life Pills will give you a
gentle laxative effect without gripping
and free your system Of blood poisons,
purify your blood, overcome constipa-
ton and have an excellent tonic effect
ON the entire system. Makes you feel
like living. Only 25o at druggists.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-25
WILLIS ECONOMY"

Columbus, o., Aug. 22-The cash
balance in the state treasury, which
reached high-water mark in Jan.
uary, 1918, continues to dwindle. To
day it touched $6,32S,0O0, which is the
lowest in several years. In another
month it will pick up again, with
fresh collections from corporation
taxes.
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State of Ohio, city of Toledo.

Lucas County, IS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that hes.
Is senior partner of the firm of =. J.
Cheney &. Co., doing business in eheI
said. and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by tie use of HALLS
CATARRH CURE. FRANK ]. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence. this 9Th day of DeceuR-~-
ber, A. d. 1885,. A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD RI - Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken interR->
ally and acts through the Blood ON the
Mucous Surfaces of the System Sen&
for testimonials. free.
r. J. CHENEY &c CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, Use.
Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-25
TAKEN HOME

George Bowlen, whose left foot was
crushed by casting at the Cooper
shops several days ago. was removed
from the Mt. Vernon hospital to hts
home on West Chestnut street Tues
day afternoon.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
WILL ORGANIZE SATURDAY AF-
TERNooN AT 2 O'CLOCK

The new Democratic executive
committee will meet for organization
on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26, at 2
o'clock, in the headquarters of the
Knox County Democratic club.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-25

Miss Helen Drake OF Kimball was
in this city Wednesday, enroute to
Columbus to spend a few days with
friends.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-25
CURETON FOUNDRY At
LEXINGTON CONSUMED

turned out to witness the blaze. Lex
ington has hand-engine, but it was
of no aid as cisterns we're too far
away to get water and the volunteers
had to devote their efforts to prevent
a spread of the flames to other build
ngs in the neighborhood.
The foundry is located along the
B. &c o. railroad tracks north of the
Smith Gas Power Co.
There were many heavy hearts in
Lexington last night because of the
fire, but it is understood that steps
will be taken at once to rebuild and
have the foundry ready for operations
within 80 days. 1t is understood the
loss was covered by insurance.
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ton against Dwight II. Hyatt to re-
cover on promissory note in the
sum Of 800 with interest from July
8, 1919. F. o. Levering is his attor-
ney.
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William Cureton and Samuel Cure
ton, owners of the foundry, resided
in Mt. Vernon for number of years.
While here, the senior Mr.. Cureton
operated the old Cureton foundry To-
Gated at the foot of Main street, close
by the viaduct.
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P0st-Nuptial Contract Intro
duCGd By Middleton
HOuCk Sues On Note Other
News From Court

Speed in answering the divorce pc
tition of his wife and in setting up
counter-charges was shown by Rezin
l.. Baker who, one day after Celestia
M. Baker had placed in common pleas
court her document seeking estrange-
ment from her husband, filed an an
swer and cross-petition.
Admission Of marriage. birth of
children and wife's ownership of prop
erty is made by defendant, who de-
nies all other allegations.
He claims always to have conduct
ed himself as faithful husband and
father, but claims his wife has been
guilty of extreme cruelty all their
married life, charging that she has an
ungovernable temper and has at
times threatened to knock his head
off.
Alleging that she has falsely charg-
ed him with improper and lewd con-
duct, defendant in reply says plaintiff
has frequently called him vile, VIC
ious, lewd and obscene names, using
profane language in the presence of
their children. He has been forced
to live apart from her on account of
these things.
AS second cause of action, defend
ant states his wife has insisted,
against his protests, on harboring a
man about their premises who is OBJ
noxious to defendant and injurious to
interests of the children. This act,
he says, makes her an improper Gus
todian of the children and in asking
for divorce defendant asks for GUS
tody of the minor children. Jay R.
Clutter is his attorney.
O.
Post-Nuptial Contract
Setting up a post-nuptial contract
in which both parties agreed to sat.
isfactory settlement of property ques-
tions, Whitfield Middleton has brought
an action for divorce against Mary J.
Middleton.
He says they were married on Jan
13, 1904 and that no children were
born. Their life, he states, has been
one of dissatisfaction and discord
which has got to the point that they
could no longer live together. De
fendant. he charges, has been guilty
of gross neglect of duty toward him
for three years. He asks divorce and
the affirmation, of the post-nuptial
contract. L. c. Stillwell is his at
torney.
Suit On Note
Lewis B. Houck has brought an ac
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-25
Distributive Account

Distributive Account
A first. final and distributive ac-
count has been filed by Elizabeth
Baker executrix OF Oliver p. Baker,
showing $2,2SS.76 received and dis
tributed.
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First and Final

Lyle Tate Cromley, guardian Of
Mary P. Scott, has filed a first and
final account, showing $1,254.50 re
ceived and disbursed.
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Appointed Administrator

Appointed Administrator
r. M. Greer has been appointed adj
ministrator of Perus Lybarger, Civ
ing bond in the sum of $4,000 with l..
T. Cromley and H. H. Greer as sure
ties. Appraisers are Martin Burt
nett, Pierce Dudgeon and Nichols
Petry.
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viii Admitted
The will of Perus Lybarger has
been admitted to probate.
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Deed Filed
John M. Woolison to Flora Deyoe
parcel in Clinton, $780,
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suit On Note

Lewis B. Houck has brought an &C
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-15

position and at once instructed Sec
retary Baker to issue the necessary
orders and told Secretary Lansing to
inform Gen. Carranza Of tho attitude
Of the American government
Leaders Of both Houses Of Con-
gress we're immediately notified from
the White House Of the Presidents
action. They approved his course.
Before deciding finally to send the
troops after Villa the President con-
ferred over the telephone with Chair
man Stone. Of the Senate Foreign Re-
latioEs Committee, who told him he
believed the sentiment of Congress
would solidly support his action. 1t
was considered possible that within
a few days President Wilson might
go before Congress to recite the Sc
res of acts by Villa which led up to
the ordering of troops. 1t was said
at the White House that the Presi-
dent had not yet decided to do so.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-15
ALL CHILDREN LOVE
"SYRUP OF FIGS" FOR
LIVER AND BOWELS.
Give 1t When FeveriSh, Cross, Bill
iOus, for Bad Breath or
Sour Stomach.

Look at the tongue, mother! If
coated, it is sure sign that your
little ones stomach, liver and bow
els need a gentle, thorough cleans
ing at once.
When peevish, cross, listless, pale
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act ma
tually, or is feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomachache. sore
throat, diarrhoea, full of cold, give
teaspoonful Of "California Syrup
Of Figs" and in a few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, undigested
food and sour bile gently moves out
of its little bowels without gripping,
and you have we'll, playful child
again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative;"
they love it's delicious taste, and it
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent
bottle of "California Syrup Of Figs"
which has directions for babies, chill
dren Of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Beware of
counterfeits sold here. TO be sure
you get the genuine, ask to see that
it is made by "California Fig Syrup
Company" Refuse any other kind
with contempt.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-15
GIRLS! HAVE 4 MASS
or BEAUTIFUL HAIR,
SOFT, GLOSSY, WAVY.
@-'-Ceht Bottle Destroys DandrufY
and Doubles Beauty Of Your Hair.

Within ten minutes after an an
plication OF Danderinc you cannot
find single trace of dandruff or
falling ha'r and yo1r scalp will not
itch. but what will please you most
will be aftc" few weeks use. when
YOU see new hair, fine and downy at
hrst-ycs-but really new hair.
growing all over the scalp
A little Danderine immediately
doubles the beauty of your hair. No
difference how dull, faded, brittle
and scraggy, just moisten cloth
with Danderine and carefully draw
it through your hair, taking one
small strand at time. The effect Is
amazing--your hair will be light,
fluffy and wavy, and have an appear
ance OF abundance; an incompara-
bic lustre, softnoss and luXuriarce.
Got q 25-ccnt bottle Of Knowlton' 8
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter. and prove that your
hair Is as pretty and soft as any
that it has been neglected or injured
by careless Observation-Disclosures all
you surely can have beautiful hair
and lots Of 1t II You will just try a
little Danderine.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-15
10 CENT "CASCARIITSn
BEST LAXATIVE FOR
LIVER AND BOWEL, &
Don't Stay Constipatch, Hcadachy,
Bilious. With Breath Bad
or Stomach Sour.

NO odds how bad your liver, sto-
mach or bowels; how much your
mead aches, how miserable and nm
comfortable you are from q cold,
constipation Indigestion, biliousness
and sluggish bowels-you always
get relief with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to
the headache, biliousness, dizziness
nervousness. sick, sour, gassy sto-
mach. bad cold, offensive breath and
all o:hcr distress; cleanse your in
side organs OF all the bile, gases and
cohstipated matter which is produc-
ing the misery.
A 1O-cent box means health, han
piness and clear head for montha.
AZ arugsists Sell Cascarets. Don't
sides need gentle cleansing, too.
ADV. WV
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-15
The Legislature should pass a law

The Legislature should pass law
providing for commission with
power to settle strikes. The national
government has such a law and it
seems to be working we'll. 1t would
be 4 good piece Of constructive leg
islation and might save much trou-
BILE in the future.
AS to the post office departments
action in disturbing the rural free
ie.ivery service by trying to COM
service rendered in an automobile:
1t seems to me to be a very serious
mistake on the part Of the post Of
flee officials. 1t is not practicable in
this section. 1t means for one Of the
old routes to be served Il good por-
ton Of the year by q sub-carrier and
that means inefficient service. The
rural free delivery IS the greatest
thing the national government has
ever givon the masses Of our people
and Tor the government to badly
cripple the service. under the false
notion of trying to economiZe, is
simply deplorable. 1t is to be hoped
that enough Congressman and Sena-
tors will make such a vigorous pro-
test that il will be discontinued and
the routes that have been changed
put back as before and each carrier
given his same place.
Sam Nichols is doing his best to
sop any contemplated changes in his
district. Let us hope he may be sue
ccSsful.
The post office department is
about the only branch Of the govern
mont that is in any way near self
sustaining. Then why do anything
that will in any way hamper the ser
Gle to the country people?
JOHN A. HORTON.
Bolton. Jan. s. 1916.-Adv.
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REV. II. Is. BROWNE DEAD.
Was Prominent Minister of South
Carolina Methodist Conference.

Florence, March 7.--News was re-
ceived here to-day by relatives OF the
death in Kingstree, Of Rev. Fl. Bas-
combe Browne, presiding elder OF the
Kingstree district Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South
Mr.. Browne was for several years
pastor OF the First Methodist church
Of this city, and married Mrs. Maria
b. Chase, OF Florence, several years
ago, and she, with two children by
Mr.. Brownies first wife, Dr.. Claude
T.. Browne and VI. Capers Browne,
survive him.
The remains will be brought to
Florence tomorrow morning and the
funeral services will be held from the
Central Methodist church at II
O'Clock. and the intermcnt made in
Mount Hope cemetery by the side Of
loved ones who have gone before.
Body Laid to Rest.
Florence, March S.---The remains
of the late Rev. II. Bascom Browne,
presiding elder OF the Kngstree dis
trict, OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, whose death occurred
at his home in kingstree yesterday
morning. were brought to Florence
this morning for burial.
The funeral services took place
from Central Methodist church and
were attended by large number OF
thc dead minister's former parish
toner's and friends. The church was
filled when the service began.
The services were conducted by
Rev. A. d. Phillips, pastor Of the
kingstree church, assisted by Rev.
John 0. Wilson, D. d., president of
Lander College, Greenwood, and Rev.
l.. T.. Beatty, assistant Sunday school
editor, Of Nashville, Tenn, both OF
whom had been closely associated
with Mr.. Browne for many years,
and who were his bosom friends.
DR.. Wilson. in speaking Of the
life and work Of his friend, told of
DR.. Brownies work in missions in
South Carolina. and said THAT he had
been the greatest force in missionary
work in South Carolina for the past
20 years. He also spoke ftclingly
and beautifully of the work Of the
Conference in Charleston last year,
in permitting Dr.. Browne to con-
tinue in his work until the end, al
though for his own good he should
have stopped work two years ago,
when his health first began to give
way.
The services at tho church being
over, tho procession moved thence to
Mount Hope cemetery, where, in the
presence Of large gathering, the re-
mains were lowered to its last rest
ing place by the side Of loved ones
buried here while he was in charge
as pastor Of tho First Methodist
church in this city.
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