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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-10-20
Figuring the Price Of Cotton seed.

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Clemson College, S. c., oct. 20
Mighty few OF us are good mathe-
maticians, and so whenever cotton
seed are quoted at $40 or $50 :.
ton, the average person has to figure
with pencil what the price is per
bushel. The following rule is so
simple and so easy that we repro
duce it. Clip it out for reference.
when the price of ton is given,
in dollars, take half the price of a
ton and add it TO itself and the re-
suit will be the price of a bushel in
cents. Thus, IL seed are worth $50
a ton, take half of 20 and add it to
20 and you get 80 cents as the price
of a bushel. II seed are $50 a ton
take half of 80 which is Is and add
1t to 30 and you get As cents as the
price of a bushel OF seed. Now to
find the price OF ton in dollars,
when the price of bushel in cents
lis known, you subtract one-third of
the price of a bushel in cents from
itself and you have the price of a
ton in dollars. Thus suppose the
price OF a bushel is 60 cents; the
third of GO is 20 which taken from
60 leaves $40 as the price of ton.
The rule is so easy that anyone who
knows the multiplication table can
pass from the ton to the bushel, or
from the bushel to the ton as fast
as he can talk Progressive Far
mer.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-10-20

Francisco Gonzales flying trip to
MADEIRA the Casas Grandes garrison
and other Carranza troops in this
vicinity under Gen Carlon Martinos
had moved to MADEIRA.
The border report that the FIT
teenth Cavalry had entered Nami-
quia is denied at headquarters. II
is thought the rumor grew out OF the
observations Of cavalry scouting ex-
peditions. Refugees from the
south continue to bring stories OF
want and starvation to headquart-
ers here.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-10-20
Care OF the Horses Teeth.

Clemson, College, S. c., Oct. 20
Many a horse becomes weak, Door
in condition, and emaciated simply
as result of bad teeth which have
been neglected. If the horse turns
his head to one side while eating.
shows signs of poor nutrition, and
passes whole grains of oats or corn
with the feces, his teeth need atten-
tion. The continual grinding of the
teeth in eating causes the outer
edges of the upper molars and the
inner edges of the lower molars to
become sharp. These sharp edges
lacerate the think skin of the inner
cheek and the tongue, and make
chewing painful. This and irregular
teeth tend to cause the animal to
imperfectly chew his feed before
swallowing it; and, unless the teeth
receive proper attention the animal
becomes emaciated. In old animals
the teeth often become smooth. MAX
ing it impossible for them to chew
hay and grain. In such cases only
soft feeds should be given.
An examination Of the teeth may
be made by running the hand into
the mouth and feeling them to see
If they are sharp or il any of them
are too long. Only a qualified vet
erinarian should be allowed to treat
the teeth.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-10-20
CAMPAIGN AGAINST VILLA

Large Bodies of Troops Moving
from chihuahua.
FL PaSo, Oct. 6.-Arrivals from
Mexico report large troop movements
out OF Chihuahua City in the cam
paign against Villa. whose partisans
are said to be in control of Nami-
qupa. which was held by the Ameri-
can punitive expedition until its
lines were shortened during the
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-10-20
wlssoever You Need General Toaie
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as q
General Tonic because IL contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-10-20
READ ADVERTISING.

We invite your special attention
to the large list of advertisers In
this issue OF The News. Be sure and
read them all. You will certainly
find something of interest to you.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-10-20
Clemson College and the State Fair.

Clemson College and the State Fair.
Clemson College, 8. c., Oct. 20
A fair is an educational institution
because 1t is a place where people
go to see things. and for this rea-
son good fair is worth while.
Clemson College has always believed
this, so it always sends to the State
Fair a splendid exhibit of what is
being done in the way of educating
the young men of the State along
practical lines.
The extension Division of the
College always senus an exhibit OF
what is being done towards getting
the farmers of the State to adopt
better methods of farming.
This year the exhibits will be
better than ever. All those of an
agricultural nature will stress the
program of preparedness for the
boil weevil; and, consequently, will
be based upon diversification in some
form.
State Of interest to those engaged
in agriculture will be represented
in some attractive and instructive
way. The fair will be an observa-
ton course in progressive agricu!-
ture, where you can see, and per
haps feel, weigh and measure farm
produce that you know little of, and
about which you need to know
much. In this way you will become
familiar with farm crops that would
be profitable il planted on your
farm. Looking at these exhibits and
be done will make you better far
mer than you ever were before.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01
SUNBURY
PREPARING TO CELEBRATE ITS
CENTENNIAL
Town Laid Out One Hundred Years
Ago Has Developed Into a
Thrifty Little
Village

Sunbury, July 2S-November 9,
1916, will be the one hundredth ami
versary of Sunbury, the busy little
village in the eastern part of Della
ware county. Preparations are al
ready under way for a general cele-
bratlon for the centennial, a home
coming being the general idea at
present. Although the plans are only
infant, Mayor Stone and other ofTic-
ials of the village and prominent busi-
ness men are behind such a move
ment which should prove one of the
biggest events in the history OF the
village.
The history of Sunbury dates back
as far as November 8, 1916, when it
was laid out on the banks of the Big
Walnut by William and Lawrence
Myers. Little did they think that
they were starting village that
would some day be one of the best
and most progressive little towns in
the middle west.
The first store was started by Mr..
Whitmore of Worthington, o., on the
corner of Columbus and Granville
streets. now occupied by the Ella Let
tis residence. From this small store
the town has flourished and grown to
beautiful little city of paved
streets, improved homes, and we'll
kept lawns. The public square, that
was one day swamp full of weeds
and wild grass, has been converted
into a garden of shade shrubs and
flowers.
Sunbury should demonstrate to it's
citizens and patrons its appreciation
Of success and progress in these past
one hundred years and no other man
ner could be more suggestive than a
Homecoming and welcome as is be-
ing worked up.
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An opinion, in which there is much
of a sensational character, has been
handed down by Judge Blair in the
case of L. l.. Denney, guardian of Per-
ry Lloyd Blunt VS.. Howard M. Rine
and others.
The action was originally brought
on September 6, 1913, for the purpose
of selling real estate. On June, 1915,
Denney resigned as guardian and Bert
o. Evans was appointed. The present
opinion is based upon the issues in the
supplemental petition of Bert o. Ev-
ans. The court finds in favor of the
guardian. The opinion follows in part:
"One needs to but see Perry Lloyd
Blunt and observe his actions to know
that he is an imbecile. He has so lit
tie intellect that throughout the trial
of this case, he acted as though he ap-
preciated his own prominence-seem-
ed to think he was the hero of the oc-
casion, occupying his time in smiling
at the audience and contemplating his
own Importance. He is not an idiot,
but in the sense of being able to take
care of his property, we doubt wheth-
er he has as much business judgment
as an eight-year-old normal child
"Dr. Stonehocker, who has known
him all his life, says he has no mental
business capacity. He has a mania
for buying horses and buggies and in
some instances has shown a kind of
idiotic intelligence, but these deals
without exception result disastrously.
True, in his parrot-like way, he exon
crates Rine, but it is plain to be seen
that he is very much under the influ-
ence of Rine that the defendant,
Rine, knew of the incapacity of this
unfortunate boy, there can be no
doubt He had known him and lived
neighbor to him for many years. That
he intended to take advantage of him
is equally true. This is shown by prac-
tically every transaction in the case.
while this boy was still minor,
he procured him and his imbecile
mother to give him mortgage upon
their land for large sum Of money
$4,000, if we remember aright-when
as matter of fact they did not owe
him anything or least very small
sum, less than 5000, and he surrend-
cred and cancelled this mortgage only
when threatened with arrest. And the
manner in which he bas procured the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01
Welded
LIFE OF FOUR MONTHS suFFIc
lent FOR MARY
Seeks Divorce From Husband, Claim
ing He Wouldn't Walk On
Streets With Her

Newcomerstown, July 2s-Four
months of married life is evidently
sufficient for Mary Eagon of this
place.
Wednesday morning she started di-
'vorce action in Tuscarawas county
common pleas court against Ira Eag-
on whom she married on March 20,
1916, at Newcomerstown.
The wife charges that during the
four months of domestic life her hus-
band has been cruel, frequently curs-
ing at her.
EARLY in July, she says, he drove
her from his home and on July 21 re-
peated the stunt" On the following
day, tits charged, he took the furni
ture from his home to the residence
CT his father.
He has also neglected to furnish
her with sufficient clothing, claims
the. wife. That he would not go to
church with her or accompany her or
the streets of Newcomerstown is an
other allegation contained in the
plaintiffs petition.
Mrs. Eagon asks for divorce and ali
mony too. Samuel Robinson is hei
attorney.
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RINE TOOK ADVANTAGE Of
BOYS IDIOCY IN OBTAINING
A DEED TO HIS PROPERTY
Judge Blair Hands Down Opinion Stating That Blunt Con
sidered Himself Hero During The Trial, Giving
All Evidence Of Feeble Intellect les Past Actions
Scored And Property Returned To Bov And His I'm
becile Mother.

surrender of these notes. in fact in
all his subsequent dealings, with this
boy indicate that he considered the
property of the boy legitimate plum
der.
"He now has two of these notes
($10O each) which he induced this boy
to turn over to him under the pretext
OIL an indemnity against a tax title
consideration, taxes which the life
tenant was bound to pay On another
occasion, when he claims he had paid
one of these notes, he stood by and
encouraged this boy to fritter the
money away.
I'VE fail to see one circumstance in
the many transactions between these
parties where it appears that Rine
meant to be honest and fair with this
unfortunate boy. For these reasons,
the deed from Perry Lloyd Blunt to
Howard M. Rine will be cancelled and
set aside"
The balance of the opinion is of a
purely technical character, giving find
ings for attorney fees and ordering a
foreclosure and setting aside 5000 in
payment of the mortgage claim of
Howard NJ. Rine.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01
RANSOM
PUTS IN STRONG BID FOR HON.
oRs NOW HELD BY HAHN
LANDS 21.PoUND CATFISH.

II local fishermen persist It is pos
sible that Robert Hahn OF Millwood
will not long enjoy the distinction Of
having caught the largest catfish that
has been taken from the Kokosing for
several years. If not in the entire
history Of white men along its banks.
Hahn recently caught one of these
fish that tipped the beam at thirty
pounds.
Thursday afternoon Harry Ransom
of this city felt tug at his line while
fishing near Walhonding and when he
attempted to land the fish he thought
he had hooked man.eating shark.
After strenuous battle Ransom
succeeded in landing the fish and
when it was weighed at Walhonding
it balanced the scales at q pounds.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01
FORBING STRIKE
ENTHUSES COMPANY

Millersburg, July 28-Since the
Forbing Brothers of Brinkhaven, have
swabbed their last well, and it flows
80 barrels daily, interest in the Brink
haven Oil company of Millersburg
has greatly increased. The Brinkhay-
en- company is drilling on the Engle-
hart farm within about 750 feet of
the Forbing producer. Large blocks
of the Brinkhaven stock have been
taken up by Wooster, Rittman and
Barberton parties, but local people
have seen the opportunity and appli-
cations have greater portion of the
capital sock.
According to one of the company's
officials, when the capital stock has
been subscribed the books will be
closed, it being the policy of the COM
pany to keep the capital stock as low
as possible.
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7HRESHERMEN
UP in ARMS OVER ACT OF THE
LEGISLATURE
Another Willis Blunder Stirs Up
TroubIe-Brotherhoo To Seek
Modification of Law

Threshermen of Ohio are up in
arms. over the law passed at the last
session of the legislature which makes
it misdemeanor to drive traction en-
gines with cleated or spiked wheels
over improved roads.
Some threshers who happen to live
on improved roads say they won't be
able to take their tractors out of the
shed without placing themselves IL
able to payment of fine. Further
more, they won't be able to reach GER
tain farms located on improved roads,
which are inaccessible through the
fields.
Because actual damage must be
done before prosecutions can be
made, they will be able to use gravel
roads, though usually regarded as
Improved" threshermen say, but
they are afraid to risk travel on con-
crete or brick roads. A solution of
the problem for this reason may be
to wrap cleated wheels with gunny-
sacks or other material whenever
travel on improved roads is absolute
ly necessary.
The Brotherhood of Ohio Tresher-
men has called special meeting to
be held at Columbus during state fair
week when a resolution urging mod
ification of the law will be adopted,
The new law was not enforced last
year on account of the 90-day referen-
dunn period following its passage
Columbus Dispatch.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01
RATHER
With 81 Offspring Killed In Coshoctor
County If Story Is To Be
Believed

Coshocton, July 2S-A rattlesnake
with thirty rattles was killed in Co
shocton recently by a man named
Samuel Mccullough, according to
report. A lad named Hawkins was
with Mccullough when the snake was
dispatched. The boy said the snake
had "a string of Jumps on it's tail"
The snake was killed near the
brick yards and can be seen by those
who have their doubts. Owing to the
warm weather the funeral was held
Wednesday afternoon. The mother
snake and 81 young ones, found with
her, were inferred in one grave. The
old pap snake has not been found but
is probably lurking around to get even
with Mccullough.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01
Big GINSENG FARM
To Be Started BY Butler Rural Car
rier-1o0,ooo Plants At
Outset

Butler, July 2S-Butler rural mail
carrier, James A, Beeman, has pur-
chased the 96-acre tract of land of the
Spayde heirs, southeast Of Butler for
a consideration of $1,000.
There is a scope Of woodland in the
tract, and Mr.. Beeman expects to en-
gage in the ginseng business on a
large scale.
The woods are favorable for the
propagation of the plant, as no arti-
fetal shade is required, and the soil
is of the necessary fertility to pro-
duce large roots,
Mr.. Beeman expects to start with
100, 600 plants and gradually enlarge
the size of the plantation until the en-
tire woodlot is filled with the gin
seng.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01
JUSTICE
Asked by Local chautauqua Commit
tee Which Urges That Tickets
Be Purchased Soon

The local chautauqua committee
feels that there are few people in
Mt. Vernon unaware Of the fact that
they are working a hardship on the
committee by not buying their chau-
tauqua tickets early.
The committee must know exactly
before the crew and tent arrive, the
amount of guarantee that has been
met, which is figured only by the
number of tickets sold.
The justice to local committee by
purchasing your ticket either today
or tomorrow from one of the down.
town stores.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01
DOESN'T KNOW HOW HE
GOT WoMAN's CLOTHES

]. w. Leisey of Hanover was
taken into custody last evening
by the officers and a charge of
investigation was registered
against him. In his possession
was found a number of woman's
garments and he could not give a
satisfactory explanation as to
how the garments came into his
possession. - Newark American
Tribune.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01
ATTENTION COMRADES
(AdvertIsement.).

(AdVertIsement.)
All comrades, soldiers and their
friends, who are interested in widows
and soldiers pensions, should vote for
Hon William A. Ashbrook, both at
the primaries and the election, as he
is their friend
w. A, MILLER.
Commander Miller-Moody Post
3l4, G, A. r., Bellville, Ohio.
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Baum-Sapp
Wedding


Baum-Sapp
Wedding
A pretty wedding was solemnized
this Thursday morning at st. Peters
Catholic church, when William
Cletus Baum, son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. s. P. Baum, and Miss Lucy Clara
Sapp, formerly of Mt. Vernon, were
united in marriage at low mass at 6
o'clock, the Rev. FIR. ]. w. Schmitz
officiating. They were attended by
Thomas sapp, brother of the bride,
and Miss Mary Whistler. This excel
lent young couple has wide circle Of
friends who will join us in extending
CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes for a
long, happy and prosperous welded
life.-Loudonville Advocate.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01
TRUSTEES
UPHELD
By Henley, Answering Gard
nGF'S Allegations
Claims Plaintiffs Plan Would
Do Much Injury
In Changing Course OF Water
Way.--AnSWGf Filed
By Two BenefiCiarieS In Me-
CutChGOR Will Case
Other Items OF Interest From
The Court House
Other Items OF Interest From
The Court House

In the action of John F. Gardner VS..
Grant II. Simpson and others, as
trustees and road supervisor of How
ard township, an answer has been
filed by Gregory P. Henley.
He says that the proposed action of
the defendants is for the protection
of the road and will not change the
water course, as charged by the
plaintiff. He says that if prayer of
plaintiffs petition be granted and de-
PENDANTS be ordered to change the
water course, a vast injury will be
wrought to his premises.
He accordingly asks that petition
of plaintiff be dismissed. A. j. Work
man and Robert L. Carr are attorneys
for answering defendant.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Huddle, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Cornell and son, Mr.. and
Mrs. Benjamin Perkins, Herman Cor
nell and Miss Margaret Cornell of this
city left Saturday for two weeks
outing at Cedar Point
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01

jay Scoles of Buckeye City spent
Friday in this city on business.
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A son was born Friday morning to
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Porter of South
Rogers street.
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Answer Filed

Martha e. Parsons and Mamie E.
Parsons and Mamie Miller have filed
an answer in the action brought
against them and others to construe a
will by c. e. McCutchen, admins
traitor of A. B. McCutchen.
The will in question is that of AL
exander B. McCutchen, grandfather of
defendants. They aver it was the in
tention of the decedent that they
should share equally in his estate and
cite clause in the will to this eff
feet.
They further claim that the tes-
tator did not advance $1,000 to their
mother and that he possessed no re-
ceipt for the same. Again, they claim
their grandfather never advanced
them $1,000 apiece and that they
never gave a receipt for such an
amount.
They say they are entitled to $1,000
in addition to bequests of $500 and
accordingly ask for Judgment for the
same. L. C. Stillwell is their attor-
ney.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01
Trustee Appointed A

j. H. Dickie has been appointed
trustee of Rebecca Jennings under
the will of Pharaoh Burke, giving
bond in the sum of 5000 with L. B.
Evans and Almarinda Evans as sure
ties.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-01
Citation Issued

Citation Issued
A citation has been issued for Ed
ward Kearns, administrator of John
V. Kearns, to file first and final ac-
count.
Deed Filed
SamuelsE. Barr to James T. Friel,
part lots 2SS and 2S9, Walker addi-
ton to Mt. Vernon, 81.
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-27
LOOKING FOR WORK

Everywhere men complain about
work; even boys and girls in school or
business find work tedious and irk-
some, but it isn't the work half so much
as their own lack of physical strength
that makes it hard. IL. a.-
Rich blood, strong lungs and health
full digestion make work pleasurable
In business, in school or even house
work, and if those who are easily tired
who are not sick, but weak and ner-
vous-would just take SCOTS Emul-
sion for one month and let its pure
concentrated food create richer blood
to pulsate through every artery and
vein-let it build structure of healthy
tissue and give you vigorous strength
You would find work easy and would
look for more. Insist on SCOTS.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. NJ. ISIS
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BRUSHERS WIN FROM
FORT KAMEHAMEHA IN
FAST BASKETBALL TILT

Sergt. John Brush's Reds were all
to the mustard last night in the SEMI
or Basketball League games at the
Y. NJ. c. A. They walloped the Fort
Kamehameha five to the tune of 45 to
IL. The superior pass work and ac-
curacy at finding the basket gave
the Reds an easy victory. The Rams
were strong in the science of the game
too, but the Reds had the edge on
them.
Ladd, at guard for the victors, was
the shining light of the game. He not
only smothered his man, but his foot
work was so good that he slipped in
seven baskets and also covered his
territory to a T. Moves, at center,
came next to Ladd with five field
goals and McCriIlis had an equal
number to his credit
The leagues next games will be
Tuesday night, when the Oahus line
up against the All-Stars and the Fort
Kamehemeha five meet the Fort De
Russy outfit.
Lieut.. Britton refereed the game
last night and he proved an efficient
official and kept the game clean.
Lineups and summary: -
Reds, As. Left forward, McGrillis;
right forward, Brush (capt0, Moves;
center, Noyes, johnson; right guard,
Williams; left guard, Laid.
Fl. Kamehameha, H. Left for
ward, Ciser, James; right forward,
Camp (capt.); center, Draper, Hall;
right guard, Waack; left guard,
James, Ciser. ....G:..
Goals from field-Ladd Z, Noyes
5, McGrilIis 5, Brush 2, Johnson 2,
Camp 8, James 1.
Fouls thrown-Brush 2, McGrillis 1,
Camp 8. <
Referee-Lieut. Britton. Time OF
halves, 20 minutes.