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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-02-18

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ford
Several local farmers and others
interested in livestock are expecting
to attend the Lespedeza shorthorn
cattle sale in Memphis on next We'd
nesday, the 23rd inst.
Mrs. Robert L. Burgess, of jack
son, has been here to visit her sister,
Mrs. Herbert Scott, and her aunt,
Mrs. Laura Boswell, the latter in the
home of Mr.. Felix Greasy.
w. Curry Barry. on the road in
three states for the Clements Paper
Company, at Nashville, spent from
last Saturday till Monday at home
Curry looks well and is doing good
business for his firm.
j. 7. Owens, Of Fulton, KY, is
spending the week here visiting his
brother, Jack Owens, and friends in
the country. Mr.. Owens is now SO
years old and for thirty years after
he lest Perry county lived in Obion.
Miss Mary Logan, who spent the
most Of last week in Nashville buy
ing millinery goods for the j. R.
Fielder store, also visited Mrs. Chas.
Sloan, an old school friend, in
Columbia and reached home Sunday
night.
w. v. Azbill and Hays Wheatley
had the misfortune to lose Is hogs
lost Saturday, representing a loss Of
approximately $500. They loaded
the hogs at Luray and SO overload
ed the car that the number stated
died from heat before reaching
Lexington.
On account OF being out Of coal,
the Lexington electric power was
knocked out of commission the first
three working days this week and
this Office, which handles everything
by motor, was knocked out of do
ing any job work.
George A. Morgan, Of the old 18th
district, ives in town last Monday
and beside coming across on sub.
left in this office an order for sta
tionary for the Morgan Lumber and
Stave Company, Of which he is
general manager.
! Anew baby girl was added to the
family of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Scott,
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. 7. W.
Scott, last Friday, the second bless
ing" in that line falling to the lot Of
the young couple, and hence the sec
ond grandchild of T. W. and wife.
At the Methodist Episcopal
Church, Sunday II a. m. The Pas
tor, Rev. S. B. Stephens. Subject
will be Gods thoughts, and mans
thoughts. Up. m. subject will be
MANS loss Of each other" All are
invited to these services, for all are
welcome.
] j. r. Conger, supervisor Of sec
ton, at Lexington, A. F. Kee, of the
old 5th district, and A. j. Maness, of
Chesterfield, were among those who
went out of their way to square &C
counts with The PROGRESS last Mon
day. Come again gentlemen, do
not wait, for you are now our cred
itorS.
j L. T. Fielder and wife, who have
been making their home with Hon.
John F. Hall, have moved to the
home of Mrs. FEEDERS father, DR..
j. L. Murray, on account OF the
doctors disability which necessitat-
ed his daughters presence. We
have enjoyed Mr.. Fielder and wife
as neighbors.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-02-18
Hickory Valley, Tenn.

q Will sell at public auction, without reservation at
the Tri-State Fair Grounds in the City of Memphis
Tenn. commencing at p M, Wednesday, February
23d, sixty head of Pure Bred Short Horn Cattle con-
ssting of eighteen bulls thirteen yearlng heifers, IL
two.year- old cows and II with calves at foot.
q The yearng and two-year-old females have been
bred and the COWS with calves have been re-bred.
# This Offering represents the best blood and breed
ing Of Lespedeza Farms herd of approximately three
hundred head and having been bred and reared in
the South, they may be regarded as acclimated aud
perfectly adjusted to Southern conditions.
e Animals purchased at this sale and destined to
points on the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
Railway in Tennessee will be transported at reduced
rates to purchasers home stations, and representa-
tves of that railway will attend the sale prepared to
aid purchasers in making shipping arrangements.
G Catalogues of sale containing tabulated pedigrees
of cattle to be sold may be obtained by writing the
Lespedeha Farm, Hickory Valley, Tenn Catalogues
will also be distributed on grounds on day of sale,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-02-18

Majorie Arnold. The next meeting
will be with Mrs. Felix Greasy on
Tuesday, Feb. 20.
John Walker and family have
moved from Sprink Creek to Lex
ington and are occupying the prop
erty of Mrs. Charlie Anderson (late
Mrs. Emma Mullins) on the cross
street between Clifton street and
the Machine Shop. Mr.. Walker is
a son-in-law of Whit Stone, and a
blacksmith by trade.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-02-18
School Notes.
Another lot of books have just
been received for the library.

Another lot of books have just
been received for the library.
Several new students haverecent-
ly entered and are doing good work
The basketball game played
Friday with the Henderson team
was one of the fastest that has been
played on the local court this year,
Henderson said they came over to
carry the victory back with them,
but failed at the scoreof Il to Is.
Henderson was completely shut out
in the last half-not scoring a point
The second team team took the
game from Juno Saturday at the
rate of II to 5 and boast Of a good
time and nice treatment.
The leaders in each years work
are as follows: First Year, Eunice
Wood; Second Year, Maud Odle;
Third year, Harvey Bradfield; Fourth
Year, Gordon Turner. The highest
grade for the month was made by
Eunice Wood.
The leaders are not the only ones
that make high grades, they are
very closely followed by others.
The honor roll consists of the
names Of those whose general aver
age is above 80 and who are per-
feet in department, attendance and
punctuality, and who have not fall
len below passing in anything.
HONOR ROLL.
Ruth Allen Maud Odle
Cassie Brewer Faustine Parker
Harvey Bradfeld Dorsie Stanfill
Luther Bobbitt Gordon Turner
John Davis Ebert Weaver
Maxine Garner Virgin Wadley
0pie Hamlet Enice Wood
George Mccall Claud Montgom'ry
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-02-18

S. j. Walker, a Wildersville farm
er and stockman, has recently re-
turned from a trip to Glendean,
near Louisville, KY, where he
bought six head of registered short
horn cattle-five bred heifers and
one eight-months-old bull. Coming
back through Nashville, Mr.. Walker
purchased four fine work mules, the
average weight being 1880 pounds.
The PROGRESS had quite a pleas
ant caller Tuesday in the person of
w. F. Barry, of Jackson, secretary
of the West Tennessee A. & M. Fair
Association which he says will pull
off next fail the biggest fair ever
had in Madison county. Mr.. Barry
is also representative of the Madi-
son County Oil Company and inter-
ested in the Hartmus- Yarbro Auto
Company.
STRAYED or Stolen from j. A.
Hatchett's farm near Life, about
Jan. 20, 1915, one Red Heifer, been
dehorned, horns grew out and hang
down side Of head; about three years
old and about ready to bring calf.
Will pay $500 reward to finder or
for information as to her where
abouts.
J. A. HATcHErT,
Lexington, Tenn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23
Abs. WON TRIANGULAR DEBATE
Negative Defeated Junction City
Last Evening
rrrom Saturdays pailvt

The debate team, composed Of
Miss Jessie Arndt, Miss Edna Issitt
and Mr.. Dudley Wyandt of the high
school, defending the negative side
of the preparedness question in the
triangular debate of Salina, Abilene
and Junction City, defeated the
Junction City high school team there
last evening, giving A. H. S. first
place, with two contests won. Salina
took second place, while Junction
City lost both. Last nights victory
gives the local team a clean sweep
in the winters debating, a great
record unequaled since the art was
lately introduced here.
Miss Hunt accompanied the team
and they returned home last night.
Several others drove down in auto
mobiles for the affair. The judges
'ote was two to one for Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23
MORE OIL AND GAS LEASES
Independent Company Will Start
Prospecting Near Harrington

Oil prospects in this county are
attracting other capitalists and pros
pectors. Chester A. Grow, of La
Harpe, mining engineer and oil ex-
pert, and Robert Hanna of Cedar
Point, today filed leases in the reg
lister of deeds office for 2279 acres
Of land owned by nine different per-
sons in Lyon township, three miles
south of Herington. Mr.. Grow said
this morning that his company
would sink prospect wells on their
options there as soon as the wealth
er opened up.
They are ageeing to pay the own
err Of the land 5000 for a we'll pro-
ducing gas in marketable quantities
and gas when found in oil wells, |
will pay $50. AS stipulated in the
they promise to start drill
ing within ninety days or pay vary
ng amounts from $40 to 5000 as in
different agreements, for each three
months thereafter that no drilling
s done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23
FARMER PINNED BENEATH
STALK CUTTER 8 HOURS

Andrew Seigle came near getting
killed recently when the tongue of
the stalk cutter he was driving
broke and frightened the team, one
of which was a colt. Mr.. Seigle was
jerked under the cutter and pinned
down where he could not move, but
he held the team. A neighbor final
ly noticed that the team was stand
ing in the field and had been there
a couple of hours without anyone
around. He found Seigle under the
cutter in an unconscious condition.
The cutter was removed and doc
,or called. No bones were broken
but he was badly bruised up as he
had been under the cutter for about
hree hours.-Hope Dispatch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23
Avoid Spring Colds

Sudden changes, high winds, shift
ing seasons cause colds and grippe,
and these spring colds are annoy
ing and dangerous and are likely to
turn into a chronic summer cough.
In such cases take a treatment of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, a pleas
ant Laxative Tar Syrup. 1t soothes
the cough, checks the cold and helps
break up an attack of grippe. It's
already prepared, no mixing or fuss
ing. Just ask your druggist for
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery.
Tested and tried for over 40 years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23

H. w. King is announced today
as a candidate for county clerk on
the Republican ticket. Mr.. King
has gwen the cocnty a service that
has been commended by every citi-
zen who has had business at the
court house and is well known all
over the county. His denomination
would be followed by election for
he has demonstrated his qualifica-
tons as a good official.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23
Rheumatic Pain STONED

The drawing of muscles, the sore.
ness stiffness and agonizing pain OF
Rheumatism quickly yield to Sloan
Liniment. It stimulates circulation
to the painful part. Just apply as
directed to- the sore spots. In a short
time the pain gives way to a ting
ling sensation of comfort and
warmth. Here's proof: II have had
wonderful relief since I used your
Liniment on my knee. To think one
application gave me relief. Sorry |
haven't space to tell you the history.
Thanking you for what your rem
edy has done for me. James S.
Ferguson, Philadelphia, Pa. Sloans
Liniment kills pain. 25c at drug
gists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23
Obituary-Mrs, Mary 70. Brown

Mary e. Raby was born in Phila.
Idelphia, Pa, October 20, IS43, and
died Sunday morning, March 10
1915, aged ~ years, months and
IS days. When 20 years of age she
removed to Indianapolis, Ind, and
there met Samuel w. Brown, to
whom she was married August 3
1865. They removed to Iowa, near
Des Moines, and there lived for
about two years, returned to Ind
lana and came to Kansas in August
Of 1878, where they have since made
their permanent home. The hus-
band preceded her in death nearly
IL years.
There was no knowledge of any
sickness until the last two weeks
her death when she com
planned of her heart. Death came !
suddenly with little warning. and
she passed away quietly to be with
her heavenly Father.
There survive her one brother.
James Raby of York, Pa, two sis
ters, Mrs. Maria Sanders, Waynes-
boro, Pa, and Mrs. Ida Hoffhine of
quincy, Pa. Six children were born
70 her, VIM. Raby Brown and Caro-
line Brown, both of whom are dead
Four children survive her. Mrs
George Lee, Mrs. ]. B. Tucker. Ben
amin and Grace, all of Abilene.
There are seven grandchildren.
She united with the Lutheran
hurch under the pastorate Of Rev.
and has since remain
ID a member The funeral service
vas held at the Lutheran church
tuesday afternoon and the sermon
vas preached by Rev. Martin, the
astor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23
A. H. s. WINS FROM sALrNA
Debate at High School Proved Inter-
esting and Lively
tFrom Fridays Daiiy.I

trrom frluAy'B Datly-1 III
The Abilene high school affirma
tive team composed of Miss Myrr
Rodney, Mr.. Chester Cassel and Mr.
Deane Malott won the debate ON tn,
national preparedness question last
evening at the high school, from the
team of the Salina high school, with
majority vote Of the judges. The
auditorium was filled. All the
speeches were we'll given, showed
much preparation and careful in
struction, were lively and full of
enthusiasm.
The lovers of the art, who have
often complained that the gesturing
and oratory OF the old time literary
society debates were lacking in pres
ent affairs had no complaint after
last evening.
Mr.. Wayne Martin, Mr.. Rudolph
Morgenstern and Miss Alice KreigerI
were the members of the s. H. s.
team. The judges were ]. H. Saw
tell, principal of the Manhattan high !
school, and II. w. Genover and ].
d. Cook Of the English department
of the Kansas State Agricultural
college. The debate was a triangu-
lar affair and last evening Salina
won at Salina. This evening the neg
alive team with Miss Jessie Arndt,
Miss Bertha Issit and Mr.. Dudley
Wyandt, with Miss Ruth Hunt, go ,
o Junction City.
With one won and one lost Sa- :
ina has no chance for winning, and
onight is the time for Abilene to .
lean up, as all dope indicates that
hey will do. Miss Ruth Hunt Of =
he English department at the high n
chool, has been instructing the =
ebaters and the work last evening !,
Of careful preparation on !,
le instructors part. !,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23
A Good Family Cough Syrup

Can be made by mixing Pine-Tar.
Aeonite, Sugar, Hyoscyamus, Sassa-
fras, Peppermint, Ipecac, Rhubarb,
Mandrake, Capsicum Muriate Am
monia, Honey and Glycerine. II is
pleasant, healing and soothing, rails
es the phlegm and gives almost in
slant relief. For convenience of
those who prefer not to fuss, it is
supplied ready made in 25c bottles
under name of Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. Can be had at your drug
gist. Insist on getting DR.. Bells Pine
Iar-Honey and see that the formula
is on the package.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23

To half pint Of water add ! or Bay
Rum, a small box OF Barbo Compound,
and y o. Of glyeerine. Apply to the hair
twice a week until # becomes the desired
shade. Any druggist can put this UP or
you can NIX it at home at very little cost
Fun directions for making and use come
IN each box Of Barbo Compound. II will
gradually darker streaked. faded gray
hair, and removes dandrun. 1t Is excel.
lent for falling hair and win make harsh
hair soft and glossy. II viii not color the
scalp. is not sticky or greasy, and does not
rub on.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23
How 20 Prevent Cronn

When the child is subject to at
tacks of Group, see to it that he eats
ngnt evening meal, as an over
loaded stomach may bring on an at
Jack also watch for the first symp-
tomsLhoarseness, and give Cham
oerlain Cough Remedy as soon as
the child becomes hoarse. Obtain
able everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23
p. ii. HALLECK IN FIELD
FOR CITY COMMISSIONER

Nomination papers were filed to-
day for P. H Halleck for city com
missioner at the spring election. Mr..
Halleck is one of the city's best
qualified men and well fitted for
the place. Nomination papers for C.
Johntz, who is a candidate for re-
election. were filed early in the
week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23
Cole for Treasurer

Newton Cole announces his can
didacy for reelection as county
treasurer and for nomination on the
Republican ticket. His excellent
service in his first term is abund-
ant evidence of his ability and he
will have a wide circle of friends
who will give him hearty support.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23
LIQUID Blue?

No, Mr.. Grocer, that's mostly
water. Since the war started it's
more nearly all water than ever.
Give me Red Cross Ball Blue, that's
a two-ounce package Of real good
ness. You should see my clothes. |
just can't keep from smiling out
louo.-AdV. 6-4wk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23

When you see a cheerful and
harpy old lady YOU may know that
she has good digestion. II your di-
gestion is impaired or If you do not
relish your meals take a dose of
Chamberlain's Tablets. T v
strengthen the stomach, improve
the digestion and cause gentle
movement Of the bowels. Obtainable
everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23
Keep Your skin clear and HeaI,h

HoSP TOUT SKID clear and Healthy
There is only one way to have a
clear, healthy complexion and that
is to keep the bowels active and
regular. DIR. Kings New Life Pills
viii make your complexion healthy
ana clear, move the bowels gently,
stimulate the liver, cleanse the sys-
tenn and purify the blood. A splen-
did spring medicine. 25c at your
druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23

A Clear Brain and healthy body
are essential for success. Business
men, teachers. students, housewives
and other workers say Hoods Sar-
saparilla gives them appetite and
strength, and makes their work
seem easy. II overcomes that tired
feeling. 1.s ,saasFlt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23

One way to relieve habitual con-
stipation is to take regularly a mild
laxative. Deans Regulets are rec
commended for this purpose. Csc a
box at all drug stores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23

For earache, toothache, pains
burns, scalds, sore throat. try Dr.
Thomas Eclectic Oil, a splendid
remedy for emergencies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-23

WEAK STOMACH is strength.
W ened and toned BY Hoods Sar-
saparilla, the medicine that cuFas
dyspepsia and POOR APPETITE
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-22
IMMENSE AMOUNT OF
MAIL HANDLED HERE
DURING BRIEF TIME
REPORT OF SIX DAYS BUSINESS
SHOWS WHAT LOCAL TAE'F
CAN Do.

Indicating something OF the volume
Of mail handled by the Pendleton post
office is the report Of Postmaster T.
j Tweedy upon the count and weight
af mail for six successive days, ending
March IS. These reports are called
for from time to time by the depart
ment in order 10 get a check upon the
business Of the office. The following
is the postmaster's report:
Number Of letters, cards and letter.
size circulars' delivered. SIG.
Number Of parcels under four
pounds weight. 436.
Number OF pieces Of all other class
es of mail delivered. o796.
Number Of parcels exceeding four
pounds delivered, 493
Number of trips omitted, none.
Number Of trips curtailed one.
Number Of pieces Of first class mail
returned undeliyered for lack Of time,
29.
Total weight of all mail delivered,
5166 pounds.
Actual weight of heaviest load car
ried at one time, S47 pounds.
Actual weight Of lightest load car
ried at one time, Is pounds
Total number of trips, "A, number
of tours, g.
Total office time, 4S hours.
Total time, 100 hours
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-22
MANY HOMES FLOODED
AT ATHENA BY STORM
DEPOSITS OF MUD LEFT BEHIND
WHEN WATER RBCEDED;
MUCH DAMAGE.
(East Oregonian snecial. !

ATHENA, Ore, March 22.-The Sc.
we're storm Sunday flooded several
easements About three feet of water
ran into the bank basement, leaving
about for inches Of mud on the floor
Water filled the warehouse cellar o.
the Mosgrove Mercantile Co.
Clara and Florence Zerba of Walla
Walla, are visiting at the country
home of Mr.. and Mrs, Joe Sheard.
Chas. Grant has leased Mrs. G. W
Estes building on Main street ana
opened up a restaurant.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gross spent sun.
day at the home of Mrs. Gross faith.
er. ]. W. Keen, near the state line.
The meetings at the Christian
church closed Sunday evening. Dur.
ing the four weeks meeting there were
33 additions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-22
KEEP YOUR SKIN CLEAR AND
HEALTHY

There is only one way to have a
clear healthy complexion and that
is to keep the bowels active and reg
ular. DR.. Kings New Life Pills will
make your complexion healthy and
clear, move the bowels gently, stimu-
late the liver, cleanse the system and
purify the blood A splendid spring
medicine. 25c at your druggist.-Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-22

shows that stand it real we'll l took
the Compound when my ten year old
daughter came and it helped me lot.
l have also had my Oldest girl take it
and it did her lots of good. keep it in
the house all the time and recommend
it. Mrs. DEWITT SNcEBAUGH, West
Dandy, N. Y.
Sleeplessness, nervousness, irntabil-
ity, backache, headaches, dragging SEN
sations, all point to female derange-
ments which may be overcome by Lydia
E, Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
ingredients of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for forty
years proved to be most valuable tonic
and invigorstor Of the female organism.
Women everywhere bear willing testi-
mony to the wonderful virtue Of Lydia
E, PiRkham's Vegetable Compound
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-22
CATARRH CAUSED
BY A GERM
Must BE Destroyed Before Catarrn
Itself Can Be Cured. WOnderiui
Results from breathing
MedIcated Air.

Medicine that acts on the oloou
alone will never cure catarrh' Anu
neither will the sprays douches' TO-
tions. creams and other temporary ie-
liefs that so many catarrh VICTIMS
vDake habit of using To cure ca"
tarrh so II won't come back you mus'
f,rst drive from your BODY the mil
uons of germs that are flourishing III
the inner recesses of your nose ana
throat and are causing the disease
There is preparation used to 40
this called Hyomei pronounced hIs"-
o-mel. Hyomei is a germ Kllllhg va.
norized air formed from the pures'
oil OF Eucalyptus combined with otn-
er healing and antiseptic ingrediehls'
yon breathe Hyomei through the
mouth and nose by means oil lll''e
hard rubber Inhaler which druggists
furnish with II This medicuted ger
micidal air penetrates into every Iolu
and crevice of the mucous membrane
of your nose and throat Kills the ca
tarrh germs that lodge there, soothes
reduces and heals the swollen inflam-
ed membranes. stops the discharge
and opens up the ciogged nose ana
air passages in truly wonderlu ul
way. 1t gives blessed relief in five
minutes from catarrhal distress OF eV-
cry kind and If you make a practlee
OF breathing Hyomei for a few MN
utes each day for just a few weeks
not only will all the symptoms OF ca
tarrh vanish but the disease Will be q
thing Of the past No one need Try
or buy Hyomei on pure faith Tall
man 4 Co. and many other leading
druggists in Pendleton and vicinity
sell It with the positive guarantee thai
It must cure catarrh or that the mon
ey paid for it will be refunded, Hyo'
mel is very inexpensive and with TINS
protecting guarantee behind your pur'
chase there is absolutely no reason
why any sufferer from catarrh should
not give it a fair trial