davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The sun., 1916-08-28

NvTLEY, n. j., Aug. 27.-A marriage
ceremony performed nearly three months
ago in this town was announced yester-
day by Mrs. Charles Heilman Of Frank
lin avenue. the contracting parties being
Miss Minnie Weikert, her daughter by
r. former marriage. and John Denne-
baum of Newark, n. j.
The sun., 1916-08-28
Miss Starkweather to We'd.

GLES RIDGE. y. j.. Aug. e7.-Mr. and
Mrs. George S. Fowler OF Forest avenue
havc issued invitations for the marriage
Of their sister, Miss Helen Starkweather
q New Haven. Conn. and Richard Rus
sell S,anwood of Boston. Mass. The
ceremony will take place at Christ
church. New Haven. Saturday. Septem-
her .. A reception will follow at the
Hotel Taft in New Haven.
The sun., 1916-08-28
Richard WHIetts lndcrhni.

Richard Willctts t'ndcrhil', formerly
a New York metals dealer. died Satur-
day at his home in Los Angeles, cal.
lie was 20 years old and had been an In
valid for many years. He leaves "A
widow and i've children.
The sun., 1916-08-28
Miss Macdonald IL BetrOthed.

R|tooMrIELp. n. j.. Aug. 27.--Capt.
nd Mrs. Henry Macdonald of willard
avenue have announced the engagement
q their daughter, Miss Alice Maud Mac
Donald, and Louis Il. Genin. son OF Mr.
and Mrs. II. S. Gcnin. also OF bloomfield
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
FIRST LAND LOAN UNION |
Farmers In RichIand County Arc
Organized Under the Recent
Federal Land Loan Act.

Columbia.-Under the farm loaa
bank act, popularity known as the rural
credits act, provision for small associ.
ations which really lead up to the bank
are made. The Jackson Creek Asso.
citation Iii Richland county, near Dents.
Vile, claims to be the first OF these
in South Carolina.
Commissioner Watson went out
from Columbia and explained that
there was no use Of delay, and the
association was formed with II mem
bers. The minimum number allowed
Is ten w. j. Wilson of Pontiac was
made president, George w. Thomas
Of Dentsville. secretary-treasurer and
the following were made directors: j.
w. Fulmer, Columbia, r. F.. d.; G.
3D. Marlborough, Dentsville; l.. It. La
bon. Dentsville; j. o. Davis. Colum-
bia, r. f. d., and r. H. McMaster,
Columbia. The only paid officer Is
the secretary-treasurer.
The charter members are:
John Motley, j. G. LeGrand, J. w.
Fulmer, w. ]. Wilson. John Monroe,
E. w. Roberts, George w. Thomas,
F.. f. Lily, J. M. Jones. G. B. Var,
borough, l.. T. RADON, w. A. LeGrand,
w. B. earns, j. II. Thomas, j. G.
Davis o. f. Thomas, f. II. McMaster.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
To Ask For More Money.

Columbia.-High school applica-
Citations have been sent out by the
state superintendent of education. The
state board OF education will meet In
a few weeks and pass on the petitions
for the various high schools for state
aid. The legislature has made an ap-
preparation Of $4,000 for this work.
ut will require 100000 to take care
Of the situation next year and will re-
port the facts to the legislature" said
j. e. Swearingen, state superintendent,
discussing the needs Of the high
schools Of the state.
The education board at It's summer
meeting will also pass on the schol-
arshsps at state institutions. The fis-
cal agent OF the state board Of chari-
ties and corrections is now making an
investigation Of the financial condi.
tion Of applicants for the state schol-
arships and will report to the educa-
tiOn board.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
sourH CAROLINA NEWS ITEMS.

Dearborn Grier, the 11.year-old son
OF Mr.. and Mrs King Grler, was
drowned in wash hole near the
house of Mr.. Grier, who resides on
farm some five miles from Easley.
Plans for the movement of the
coast artillery companies to Fort
Moultrie, Charleston, are being per
fected by the adjutant generals office
The encampment will be held August
20 to 2S, inclusive.
Thomas II. Peoples. attorney gen.
eral, has received the program for the
annual meeting Of the National Asso
citation Of Attorneys General. to be-
held In Chicago, August % and 90
Mr. Peoples is vice president of the
Association.
GOV Manning has appointed Thos
Q. Cover as second lieutenant OF the
First company Of the coast artillery
located at Greenyile.
Redding Bolin, Of McBee, aged II
years and months. was accidentally
Killed at McBee by has own gun being
discharged and the entire load enter.
ing mis- head.
The first bale Of new crop cotton
soid on the Manning market was
brought In by j. Med. McFaddin OF
Sammy Swamp and was bought by W.
G. King, cotton buyer, at 15 cents. The
bale weighed $50 pounds and brought
the producer $97.5O.
The Prudential Fire Insurance Com.
pany of Greenyille has been licensed
to do @ fire Insurance huai,o,s t,,.o,,xh
out the State Of South Carolina.
The first bale OF the 1916 cotton crop
at Swansea was sold by H. w. Win.
gard to w. III. Courtnay and brought
bl.S cents per pound. The bale
weighed 400 pounda.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
WHY CHILDREN RUN AWAY
Not Mere Naughtlncss That Starta
Riddles on the Road to Ad-
venture Land.

When little Willie runs away to
ride the brake beams, to become
hunter of the wild Apache, or mayhap
Jesse James; when curly-hcaded
Mary toddlcs far from home with her
dollie, the mother usually attributes
their truancy tOs "mere nnughtiness"
or bad companions. or maybe original
sin.
But the chfidren's motive, accord
Ing to investigators, Is the same as
TINT which makes their parents visit
Europe or their uncle John starr or
on hunting trip. The causes
ascrlDed for these various actions are
usually quite different from the real
cause. which is the primitive racial in
st'nct to wander-an instinct so deep
seated that 1t Is found In lower AMI
mails as we'll as in man.
We all have 1t, presumably, but some
OF us are more enmeshed by cOnyen.
tonnlities and the habits Of CIV
llized society that we never really re-
Sp0nd to the Turing cnll Of the wild or
the blind impulses to start off some
where--no matter where. Others are
SO attuned to this instinct that only
lock and key can keep them in, one
place.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
Fire sweepa ,nmap

Spartanburg.-Fire originating in a
pressing club at Inman destroyed the
stores OF James G. Metcaft and Thorn.
as Brannon, the Bridges restaurant
and pressing club in the roar of the
restaurant. All structures were frame
The loss will exceed $4,000 with only
partial insurance. AS the town Of
Inman is without u water system the
whole business section was seriously
threatened. Water from wells with
bucket brigades naved the situation.
Firemen from apartanburg went to
the scene in automobiles.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
York Gets Free City Delivery.

York.-An experimental service in
free city delivery Of mail has been in.
etituted here under the supervision Of
'ostoffice Inspector H. G.. Morgan.
9TH. Two temporary carriers, Lewis
!. Ferguson and G. r. Caldwell, have
been appointed, the former serving
the upper half OF the town and the lat.
ter the southern half. An examination
that will result in the selection Of per.
manent carriers will be held here on
September q. This, however, is nee
essarily dependent on whether or not
the delivery Is made permanent.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
j. 8. Caldwell Appo,nted

Columbia.-Maj. j. Shapter Caldwell
of Charleston, who recently resigned
the post Of assistant adjutant gen
eral of South Carolina and who has
been adjutant Of Camp Moore the
mobilization camp near Columbia, will
be assigned by the war department, on
Gov. Manning's recommendation to be
adjutant Of the brigade now in canton
ments near El Paso, composed OF the
First and Second South Carolina regi-
ments and the Second Florida in.
fantry.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
To Prevent Trouble.

York.-As preventive measure
against possible outbreak and spread
of infantile paralysis. which malady
has made It's appearance at several
points in this county, the town council
OF York has adopted an ordinance
making 1t unlawful for children under
l6 years Of age to visit the picture
shows. attend Sunday school or other
public gatherings or even to congre-
gate in any considerable numbers on
the streets or elsewhere in the limits
OF the town.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
The Pennsylvania troops. $4,000

The Pennsylvania troops. $4,000
strong, are encamped just across the
railroad from the South Carolina
troops. A great many OF them have
come over and extended greetings to
the Palmetto boys. They are o fine
body Of troops and comprise diyis.
ion under their own major general.
The South Carolinians are encamp.
ed lin triangle formed by two rail.
roads. They are about seven miles
from El Paso and beginning at 1
o'clock each afternoon shuttle trains
are run to and from El Paso every
hour for q round trip Of as cents.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
The BAD Tina

The Bad TIme.
isn't Billy delighted over his new
motor cnr?"
"Yes, except when he's under It,"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
Calhoun Reduces IIIlteracv.

st. Matthews-Out OF the 1,046 en-.
rolled qualified voters in this county
there are sc that subscribed to the
condition OF the law by their mark.
This makes total Of 8.22 per cent.
Two years ago it was approximately
10 per cent
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
DllIon's First Bale

Dillon.-The first bale OF cotton for
Dillon county was gnned here at
Swift C Co.'s gin. The cotton was
raised by w. 0. Lane. 1t weighed AL
pounds and graded good middling.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

Ninety.six Clemson men are now
doing duty at Ell Paso. The fact that
seventy out Of the ninety.six hold Of.
fees as Captains, 1st and End Lieu.
tenants, Sergeants, Corporals, Music.
clans and Buglers reflects credit upon
the institution in which they received
their training, as we'll as upon the
young men themselves. The showing
that these men are making is a source
Of satisfaction to the college. They
Will be found willing and loyal sol.
diers, and we feel that Clemson Col
Slege and all South Carolina can point
to them with 1ustifable pride.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

Many Il nltn who Is apparently a
deep thinker merely has new kind
Of pnin and Is wondering what caused
1t.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13
STATEMENT

STATEMENT
OF The OWNERSHIP, MAN.
AGEMENT CIRCULATION,
ECT.. REQUIRED BY THE
ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUG
"a, 1912.
of the
Mt Vernon Signal, published
weekly at Mt. Vernon, Ky, for
October 1916.
Publisher, Editor. Managing
Editor, Business Manager, E 5
Albright. Mt. Vernon, XIV. Own
er, +. S. Albright. Bondhold
ers, Mortgages, ect. None.
Signed
E s. Albright
Subscribed and sworn to before
me on this the grid day Of October
1916
Fred L Durham. N. P.
My Commission expires
Feb. IS, 1920.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13
the national JOY smoke

has flavor different is delightful. You never
And that isn't strange, either.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13

Inns on October ~ Tho broug Int
his family here in Rocky Fo d;
said TO be tbs shekea'ist car in the
market. and every one in the
party were actually able to
breathe fairly well a few moments
after their arrival here and, as
tonishlpg to relate, said tn y en-,
joyed their trip.
We may be mistaken. but it a :
peared to US noun iiineers that
these articles are deliberately
aimed to discredit the eastern
route in an attempt to influence
future trouble between the north
and south and south east, to Re
diverted via Louisville and the
western route.
1t is true that between Louis
ville and Nashville they have re
constructed the larger portion OF
their old roads and made them
good, but they are not thru from
Nashville TO Chattanooga with
the Dixie by a long shot. The
eastern rou,e had to construct
outright more than I5) miles of
highway thru the mountains.
Delays. that were unavoidable,
have occurred in the completion
thereof, but nearly every mile is
under contract and construction is
progressing all along the line and
before this time in Io17 the
Dixie Boone and Dixie High
way will be completed thru the
Cumberlands, and Mr.. Wallace
will find markers thereon to
guide him and his car thru the
Cumberlands into the Appalachl.
ans and the Land of the Sky "
or into Dixie, where we hope he
will try and give justice to the
route that means so much to the
mountain people.
1t is a common belief down
here, that it is deliberate scheme
in the publication of these articles
describing the mountain route to
its discredit for the advantage
of the western route. but it won't
work. Truth is mighty and will
prevail. The many attractions
and points of historic interest a
long the "sceuic route will
hold its own against all corners.
We don't have to show the de-
me rits of other routes to gain
favor for ours, and many are
loath to believe SO great a pape
as the Courier Journal would
father such a move or allow itself
to be hoodwinked, but until tina
paper denies the imputation. ont
naturally may form a conclusion
not creditable to that widely reat
journal.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13
FOR SALE

One farm of 12o acres located
one and one half miles from Pine
Hill, Rockcastle Co, Kentucky.
One mile from Dixie High Wav J
miles north of Livingston. 80 acres
under fence DO acres In cultiva
ton and pasture. One good six
room dwelling house. Barn and
necessary out buildings, one q
room tenant house, good wells
at both places. Plenty of fruit.
a splendid vein of coal under
lying the whole farm, opened uI
and in good running Condition
There is good sale for the coal
at both Pine Hill and Livingston
Some tim Der on the place
One mile 20 church, u miles
to school. For further informa
ton. call 1r address.
+. B. Cox Mt Vernon, Ky
Some years ago a pencil sharp
ener cost S.. 80. Thev are be
ing sold for 81 today. Most
Offices, busineSsh buses and many
individuals have them.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13

reforms and never fulfilled
that promise. The Wilson adj
ninistration redeemed the Dem
ocratic promise to do that a d
made the Party's word grod
within two Years after coming
into power.
For score of years Republi-
crn Conventions have been
promising rural ere lit legis
lltion. but each time br, Ike
their solemn pledge to the peo-
pie made.
The Wilson administration en-
acted the much needed law TO
financially unsllackle business
and it has done so with i'm
mense benefits to merchants
manufacturers. contractors. mater
ial men and sll classes o acti' Q
business men. thereby redeeming
Democratic promises, and in a
few months the farmers will see
the oppressive restrictions re-
moved from their financial af-
fairs
, The Republican PARTY prom
lsed the people of the United
! States, time and again au Ameri
can merchant marine, but never
once kept line or word of that
promise, alt Tough in power for
forty years. The merchants
marine is the first step in tree
ing the people from the shackles
, of foreign and domestic ocean
combines. The present Demo-
cratic administration has passed
the much needed law and it is
the fultillment of a promise
made to the country in cOnven-
) ton assembled. 1t is a move
IN the right direction and for
the benefit of the people. These
are facts worth knowing and
easy of convincing proof
No legislation by Mr.. Hughes
and his Party will compare in
benefits to the people as the leg
islatior OF the Democrats under
the guiding hand of President
Wilson, which gave to the
country the Federal Reserve
Banking System, the Income
Tax measure, the Farmers Loan
System, the Shipping Bill, the
Parcel Post Act and various
other wholesome legislation.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13
HEAD OF THAT ALL-WIN.
TER COUGH

At the first sign OF sore throat,
tight chest or stuffed up head
take a dose of DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey. The healing pine
tar, soothing honey and glycer-
inc quickly relieve the conges-
ton loosen the phlegm and
break up your cold. DR.. Bells
Pine ar-Honey has all the ben
efts of the healing aroma from a
pine forest, it is pleasant to take
and antiseptic. The formula on
the bottle tell why it relieves
coughs and colds. At your Drl g.
gist, 25c.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13
~ H Ia T T X

Sam Mahorg is making good use
of his new Frrd while the roads
are good. Cash Hiatt was called
to Danville, KY. Saturday. on &C
Count of the sudden death of wi
fAtherinlaw. Jeff Holman was
elected school trustee, Saturda,
Quite lot ofoar men went
Stanford court. Monday. and too
with them old Uncle Frank Adar
our T. nSt, old bachelor "A girl
Chas. Sargent /, very sick at thi-
wiring -barrv Jones Sold mare
to NJ r Powell FIR $Iso.--LOgar
Bryant was here Yesterday seeing
if auy one else wanted a Ford this
fall-A G Crider and wife, Sam
Maha'g and ia mily. A. NJ Hiatt aud
others. mOtored over to Stanford
Sunday to try the good road in
Lincoln COMFY - Two tram
went to the home OF Henry Hy
singer last Friday and one al
them went 70 where H enry was a,
work and held a conversation
while the other one went in tie
house ami stole a bed qnilt and
was carving it away when Henry
saw him. But Henry took n
good old trusty shot gun anc
made him glad to give up the
goods with a promise not to both
er him or any one else living or
this ridge.-Ray Maharg has come
home from Berea College to s'a,
at home for a while.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13
FACTS WORTH KNOWING.

The WILSON administration
has given much attention to af
fairs directly affecting the PEG,
pie of the United States. their
home life, their business life,
their advancement and their
prosperity.
What was done for the peo-
pie while the Party of Mr..
Hughes was in power? For
forty years the Republicans
promised the country currency
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13
CONSTIPATION DULLS
YOUR BRAIN

That dull listless, oppressed
feeling is due to impurities in
your system. sluggish liver, clog
ged intestines. DR.. King'r New
Lite Pill give prompt relief. A
mild easy, non gripping bowe
movement will tone up yonr sys.
TEN and help to clear your muddy
plmply complexion. Get a DO,
tie of DR. Kings New Lies Pill
to day at YOUR Druggist, 25c. A
dose tonight will make yOr
cheerful at breakfast.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13

DURING the past several months
Tom Wallace, a writer for the
Courier Journal, has written a
number of interesting articles ga
long the Dixie Highway" deal
ing with its Western loop or
Louisville and Nashville division,
graphically depicting historic and
everyday scenes, cities, ect., be-
tween the above points praising
the public spirit and enterprise,
of the citizens of the various
counties through which it passes,
in pushing the highway thru
their domains, and in the var
ious write ups, usually seemed
to attempt to leave the impress,
sion that this particular divis-
ion, in question, is the Dixie
Highway. The reporter sang
praises for everything on THAI
line. This writer contributes n
article to Sundays issue of his
paper, of October Ist on a trip
over East division of Dixie High
way, starting from Covington,
. Kentucky. 1t appears that he
was scarcely out of that city: on
his way south until he had out
his hammer and began knock
ing this loop of the highway in
steag of using it upon his canta-
loupe machine, "(Rocky Ford)oi
tin lizzie. One of his discoverie :;
was that 1.-The road is crossed al
grade by railroad about thirty
times between CovingtOn and the
north boundary of Scott county.
(of which Georgetown is the
county seat. The road crosses
the railroad over bridges when
ever it is not being crossed by
the tracks. A majority Of the
bridges are approached on SHARP
curves and must be taken slowly
If taken at all. I saw a gap IN
the railing OF bridge over a deep
cut, but no remains of Car or
driver appeared in the cut" Thi.
and many other things of e
knocking" nature calculated t,
discredit the eastern route APP
pears in the articles. Some
creditable pictures were shown
along with article and severa
complimentary things like tn,
cows kicking over flied milk
bucket.
This writer's article on the
second lap or journey from Le
ington to London over Dixie de
scribed in Sundays Courier Jour
nal of October 9Th. was contin
ustlon of some good things ane
numerous hammerings.
His failure to reach Mt Vernon
over Dixie Highway and his de
touring via Brodhead after reach
ing Round Stone, seven mile!
north of Mt. Vernon Is In some
what of numerous vein though
not at all pleasing to us mount
aineers. This writer was with
in one mile of the point to wher'
Dixie Highway had been eredec
from Mt. Vernon and why any
one should have told him that be
could not travel over it is beyond
us. His getting stuck in tn,
mud and getting horses for mo
tive power>i is humorously port
rayed. This route was gone ovel
from Richmond to Mt. Vern N
within three hours by R. B. Null
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13

The depot has been reprinted
inside and out, including tn.
roof, and looks as spick and
span as the traditional new
pin.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13

Boy Prince Albert every
spbsys tobacco 10 seld in
tspey rod bass, Sc; tidy red
fins. Zoe; kandsssss pound
and kGif-pound tin hami-
dess-Gnd-fkat coTkinS fns
pound crystal siass kun,i-
dor ssith sponge moisfener
eep fksf kssps the tobacco
iassek clever trim-atsSeysi
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13

Saturday Oct 14th. is national
Candy Day. Buy a box for
mother, wife. or sweetheart
Attractive boxes 75c. pound at
Drummond's store.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13
HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAIRING WIFE

had gotten so weak | could not stand,
and | gave up in despair.
At last, my husband got me bottle Of
Cardui. the woman's tonic, and I COM
menced taking it. From the very first
dose, I could tell it was helping me. I
can now walk two miles without id
firing me, and am doing all my work"
If you are all run down from womanly
troubles. don't give up in despair. Try
Cardui, the woman's tonic. lthas helped
more than a million women, in its 50
years of continuous success, and should
surely help you, too. Your druggist has
sold Cardui for years. He knows what
it will do. Ask him. He viii recon-
mend it. Begin taking Cardui today.
Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. ladies'.
Advisory Dept. Chartanooga. Tenn. for Specsa5
Instructions your and g. page book. ho0s
Treatment fsr Wsosa." sent In plain ~raspsr. -
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-13
After Four Years Of Discouragine
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Upm Despair. Husband
Cane to Rescre.

catrcu, Ky.-In an interesting letter
from this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as fellows: 81 suffered for four
years, with wonianly troubles, and during
this time, | could only sit up for little
while, and could not walk anywhere at
Ill. At times, would have severe pains
In my left side.
The doctor was called in, and his treat
ment relieved me for while, bu. l was
soon confined to my bed again. After
saat. nothing seemed 10 do me any good.