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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
seventeen Counties Are Slow.

Secretary of State Ike B. Stevens
states that he is much worried over
the fact that complete reurns from
the constitutional convention election
are still out, and that he cannot under.
stand why they are not forwarded to
his office. Full instructions and blanks
were sent every county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Deserved Promotion For Lyle.

Major Lytle Brown, former United
States engineer in charge Of the Nash
vile district, has recently. received q
commission as colonel in the regular
army After brief visit to his home
here he left for Macon, Ga, where he
will be in command of the regiment Of
engineers in training there.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
statlsticIan on ruberculosis.

DR.. H. II. Shoulders, registrar of vi.
tai statistics of the state board OF
health, has been notified of his ap.
pointment as a member Of the com.
mittee of fifty of the south to the ma
tional tuberculosis conference to be
held at Chattanooga Nov. and 10.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Too Touchy.

New Admirer-Your face is SO UNI
IufIled.
The Girl--Do You mean to insinuate
that it's lain?--Town Topics.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic Is equally valuable as Gen.
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. II acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System. 80 cents
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Good Policy.

~ never interfere with other peo-
pies affairs"
"No?"
mo. l stopped that years ago. when
checked up and found that all the
money / had ever made came from
minding my own business"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

Spartan Women Suffered Untold Tortusss
but who wants to be a Spartan? Take
"Femenina" for all female disorders.
Price 50c and $1.OO.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

SAVE A DOCTORS BILL
by keeping Mississippi Diarrhea Cor
dial handy for all stomach complaints.
Price 25c and 50c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Natural FEELING.

"How Is that stitch in your side?"
"Oh, 1t is only sew-sew. --Balii-
more American,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

A new hat for women has a wide
brim which can be removed, leaving
only narrow one.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

The up-to-date man no longer tells
wonderful fish stories. he holds ut.
tention with the submarine periscopes
he Las seen.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

Perhaps X Is not necessary to keep
Nicholas Romanoff isolated any long
er. Caring doesn't seem to be con
tagious just now.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

The wise worm doesn't crawl out un-
til after the early bird has eaten his
breakfast.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

II Is n very unnatural man who win
not do his enemy good. Which II
greatly different from doing good to
your enemy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
MAIAn.ANo cuiiI

plantation" Chill Tonic is guaranteed
to drive away Chills and Fever or yous
money refunded. Price 5oc.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Letter to
pr. ktlSusr q Co.
pinfhamton, ~. Y.

Prove whst swsnp-Rsst WIN Do Bor Yea
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer 4 Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for . sample size
bottle. II viii convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet Of valuable in.
formation, telling about the kidneys and
Hon this paper. Large and medium size
bottles for sale at an drug stores.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

Constipation generally indicates disordered
stomach, liver and bowels. Wrights Indian
Vegetable Pills restore regularity without
gripping. Ads.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

Every woman has some aim In life,
but what she hits Is different.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

South African railways in 1918 viii
expend s50.s15, 900, II is estimated.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

The angels couldn't be better than
men In love asesrt that they will be
after marriage.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

company last year paid $S60,0O0 in
claims.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

Men censure women for painting, yet
they never saw an angel that was not
painted
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
ooverned BY Impulse.

"Any questionsf' asked the instruc-
tor Of the Second battery of the Ninth
division, after the completion OF a
morning period which the men had
spent on horseback at Fort Harrison.
Captain" answered Ralph Lockwood
of indianapolis, wouldn't 1t be posi-
BILE to develop artillery horses that
would start and stop like automobiles,
and would guide with steering
wheel? This horse have seems TO be
governed by impulses over which |
have no acknowledgements News.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

Many a man has told woman that
she Is the only one he ever loved mere
" from force Of habit.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

Seine men invest In hair tonic as
soon as they begin to come out on top.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

After mans friends really know
him they often cease to know him.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

ners u1sa Biood- Shot Dyss, wstery Eyes.
sSsiscatlons Of Roman Rye Baisam Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

Perfect Case for Exemption.
Atlas claimed exemption from the
draft.
II am the sole supporter of Mother
Earth" he confidently stated.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

Jamaica in 1915 imported $72,S1S
worth Of confectionery.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

/, rms 10 THE AoE or YOUTH.
You will lock ten yeas younger u you
darkea your ugly, grissiy. gray hairs By
using ia Creole" Hair Dressing. ADV.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15
Relieves Serious Case
Of Chronic Constipation.
DR. CaldWeII'S Syrup PepSia COrrectS
Condition That Seemed Hopeless.

After suffering from chronic con-
stipation until she was so run down
she was unable to do any kind of
work, Miss H a Frees, 209 Adams
St, Dayton, Ohio, obtained a bottle
of DR. Caldwcli's Syrup Pepsin and
used it with such gratifying results
that she then continued the treat.
ment and has written to DR. Cald-
well that her condition is again
normal, and that she wants to rec
ommend Syrup Pepsin to everyone
who suffers with constipation.
DR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a
combination of simple laxative herbs
with pepsin, gentle in its action, free
from gripping or other pain or dis
comfort. 1t contains no opiate or
narcotic drug, and, while acting
readily on the most stubborn case
of inactive bowels, is absolutely safe
for the tiniest babe, so that it is the
ideal family laxative and should be
kept on hand IN every household
for use when needed.
DR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin costs
only fifty cents bottle and is sold
in drug stores everywhere. To avoid
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15
With Our Advertisers.

Kingstree Dry Goods Co has shoes
for everyone. See ad.
R w Lewis offers reductions to
cash customers on all kinds of good
things to eat.
Go to Peoples Mercantile Co for
seed potatoes of standard varieties,
also groceries of every description.
The Sumter Motor Co has appoint
ed Clarence Alsbrnok local agent for
the Paige car, one of the best autos
on the market.
The Williamsburg Live Stock Co
in its change of ad calls attention to
it's line Of horses. mules, vehicles, ag-
ricultural implements, etc.
Is Dennis, proprietor of the Cash
Store, reminds his friends that he has
q full stock of choice seed potatoes
and all kinds Of food for man and
beast.
Kingstree Manufacturing & Con-
struction Co will do first class mill
work for little more than poor job
would cost. Builders should see this
firm for laths and lime.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15
Miss Annie McCutchen spent Sun.
day with her mother.

Miss Annie McCutchen spent Sun.
day with her mother.
Mr. and Mrs J B Alsbrook of Gree.
lyville were in town Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs R D Mills and Miss
Retha Burgess visited the latter's
parents. Mr. and Mrs R E Burgess, at
Aouzon, Sunday.
We regret to announce that Mrs
D ] Epps is critically i'll. She is un-
der the care of q trained nurse day
and night, and every attention is be-
ing given her by medical skill.
Dorothy. daughter of Mr. and Mrs
T E Baggett. met with painful &C.
cident Tuesday afternoon, breaking
her left limb above the knee. It is
supposed that she was playing with
q COW tethered in front of her home
on Mill street and became entangled
in the rope, throwing her to the
ground. The little girl received im-
mediate medical aid and is now do.
ing we'll.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15
Personal

Mr. F w Fairey was Charleston
visitor this week.
Mr. Lucian Kinder Of Florence was
In town this week.
Mr. w O Camlin Of Bloomingvale
was here Saturday:
E Mr. J Percy Hutson is spending
some time in Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs Rosa Fulton visited her bro
ther near Shlters this week.
Mr. James Bryan of Trio was in
the, city on business Monday.
Only four more days in which to
make tax returns without penalty.
Mr. Walter C Wilson of Cades R
ID was at the county capital Sat-
urday.
Mrs NJ L Baggett of Lanes spent
yesterday aere with her son. Mr. I E
Baggett.
The banks will be closed Thurs
day, Washington's birthday beipg a
legal holiday.
P Il Stoll, Esq. Solicitor Of the
Third circuit. is attending court at
Sumter this week.
Miss Jennie Lee Stackley of Ben.
nettsville spent the weekend with
her home folk here.
Miss Serena, Lee delightfully."- en-.
tertained plumber of friends at a
birthday dinner Saturday.
Z. Mr. w G Mazyck will officiate at
the Episcopal church next Sunday
at IL q. m. and 7:S0 p. m.
Messrs ] B Thompson and P B
Feagin, of the Trio section, had busi-
ness in Kingstree Tuesday.
Mr. Geo W Weeks Of Aiken visited
his daughter. Mrs | r Gee, Friday
and Saturday of last week.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15

limitations and ineffective substitute 9
be sure you get DR. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin. See that a facsimile of DR.
Caldwell's signatureand his portrait
appear on the yellow carton in which
the bottle is packed.
A trial bottle, free Of charge, can
be obtained by writing to DR. w B
Caldwell, 455 Washington St, Monti-
cello, Illinois.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15

Mr. w E Jenkinson spent Sunday
in Florence with Mrs Jenkinson, who
is convalescing at aninfirmary there.
Mrs w w Holiday left this morn
Ling for Columbia to visit relatives
who are confined in hospital there.
Next Tuesday will be pancake"
day, and the day following will be
Ash Wednesday. the beginning of
Lent.
Ex-Gov Malcolm R Patterson of
Tennessee will visit Kingstree March
| l in the interest of national prohib-
ition.
Mrs F E Gibson and little son of
Spartanburg are visiting the for
mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs W M
Vause.
Leroy Lee. Esq. purchased the
Etheridge property on Black river in
Georgetown county at Clerks sale
for $500.
Miss Eta Jacobs leftlast week for
several weeks visit to friends IN
Hartford and Bridgeport, CT, and
New York, N Y.
We are pleased to note that DR. A
M Snider and Mr. Hugh McCutchen
have so far recovered from the grip
as to be out again.
Mr. and Mrs A L Reeves Of Bish-
opville spent Sunday in Kingstree
with their son. Mr. ] E Reeves, Of
the Scott Drug Co.
Mr. Hayward Brockington, Of the
University Of South Carolina. at
Columbia, visited his mother on Rail.
road avenue this week.
Mrs FL Watson returned to her
home in Little Rockyesterday morn.
| ing after q visit Of several days to
her parents, Mr. and Mrs 4 O Brit
ton.
The handsome residence of Mr. S
W Epps on the outskirts Of town is
nearing completion, and Mr. Epps
will move into it in the near future.
Latta Observer.
Miss Bessie Harper has returned
to Aiken to resume her duties as
county demonstration agent aft r
taking q months course in domestic
science at Winthrop college.
The Mission Study Class was con-
Quoted Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mesdames W V Brocking-
ton and P G Gourdin. The meeting
was led by Miss Maude Logan.
Miss Mabel Harper, who spent a
month at Winthrop college taking a
course in domestic science, was at
home last week on a visit to her
mother, Mrs Edwin Harper. before
entering upon her duties as demon
stration agentf or Marion county.
A meeting of the subscribers to
the stock of the Williamsburg Can
ming and Picking Go. is called for
tomorrow friday night at 800
o'clock at the court house. 1t is
hoped that they will all be present,
as business of Importance is to be
transacted.
The Womans Missionary society OF
tie Presbyterian church met at the
hospitable home of Mrs W 7 Wilkins
on Monday, February 5. The devo-
tional exercises were led by Mrs
Hugh McCutchen. Those present
were: Mesdames W T Wilkins. A G
Swails, P G Gourdin. NJ T Heller: l.
| w Gilland, Sue Erwin, Hugh Nc.
| Cutchan and Miss. Maude Logan.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15
SelIiDd Goods CHEAP.

A few of the nice goods | sell:
Cut Glass. Sterling Silver, Silver.
ware, Watches. Jewelry. Clocks,
Spectacles, and Imported China. A
nice lot of good came in since Xmas
Come in and see my stock.
Yours to please,
FL WATTS, Jeweler.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15
KIHGSTREE HIGH And
GRADED SCHOOL NOTES.

On account of measles in town the
first, second and third grades have
been dismissed for 4 period Of two
weeks, but they started back Monday.
Miss Elise Bolton, teacher of the
fifth grade. who was called to her
home in Greenwood January II on
account of the death of her brother,
is expected back in the near future
to resume her duties.
Mid-term examinations are over.
There will be no final examinations
for those making an average of go
in all branches.
A most interesting event was the
debate In the Wee Nee Literary So
ciety Friday afternoon. The query
was: Resolved. That All Motor Ve-
hicles Should Be Limited to a Speed
of Eight Miles an Hour" The judges
decided in favor of the negative.
HONOR ROLL FOR MONTH ENDING
FEBRUARY 2.
Grade w.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15
ATTENTION, PlOW B0YS!'

A large line of Overalls at
the old price, only s1.OO the
pair.
Big line Plow Shoes $2.25
to $3.50 the pair. Also a
nice line of Gents Fine
Shoes on the popular new
English last.
! A nice and beautiful line
of Ladies High Boots, Black
Kid and White Kid, at
$3.50 and $500 the pair.
!, Ladies' High Boots lCan-
vas) So. so the pair.
Children's Shoes from 35c
the pair up.
Dry Goods of all kinds as
cheap as you will find them
anywhere. Ginghams, Chew.
lots and Domestics OF all
kinds.
A big lot of Mems Hats
worth $3.50 to $500 EACH
picked up at a big bargain,
and we'll hand them out at
Loo and $1.25 the hat:
Come and see; come and
look; just a good bargain.
That is all.
". {. JENkIAS0N
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15
FoRDs, FORDS, FORDS.

l have afew Ford Touring Cars on
hand. This is the first time since last
that l have been able to get
enough cars to fill orders or supply
the demand. If you want to ride
right at the right price, come in and
get Ford.
Yours for motor service,
THoS MCCUTCHEN,
KinRstree. S G.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15

We have 200 pounds of Lord Bal
tinore Linen Writing Paper and
Envelopes. 60c value, for 45c.
2-15-tf SCOTT DRUG Co.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15

HONOR ROLL FOR JANUARY.
Grade I-Jody Gamble.
Grade II-Francis O'Bryan. Emily
Clarkson. .
Grade III-Mary Esther Mitchum
Grade V-Louise Gamble, Mary
Clarkson, Annie O'Bryan.
Grade VI-Dehon Clarkson.
Grade VIII-Moultrie O'Bryan,
Edward O'Bryan.
Grade X-John Clarkson, Ethel
Mitchum.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quiuine. Il stops the
Cough and Headache and works of the Cold.
SIue9ists refund money If it fails TO cure.
r. W. GROVES signature on eaen oo1' |'s'
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15

We have 200 pounds of Lord Bal
timore Linen Writing Paper and
Envelopes, 60c value, for 45c.
2.15.tf SCOTT DRUG 20.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15
SPECIAL NOTICES

FOR SALE-Good, gentle work horse,
cheap for immediate cash sale. Ad-
dress H, care County Record. 2-15-tf
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15

EGGS FOR SALE-Rhode Island Reds,
Barron strain; prize winners; eggs, Is
for s1.5O. ] H EPPs, Kingstree S
C. 1-15-5t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15
piles Cured In 6 to IA Days

Your druggist will refund money II PAZo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF Itching.
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6to days
The 6rst application gives Ease and Rest. Soe
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15

For SALE-One Grant Six Cylinder,
5-passenger touring car; $3.50. Ad-
dress The RECORD. 2-S-2tp
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15

For SALE-Q5O) one hundred and
fifty bushels Cleveland Big Boil Cotton
Seed from cotton that made one bale
Der acre in 1916. $1.50, f o b, Gourdin,
sc. &c GRAHAM. 2-8-3t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15

CorroN SEED FOR SALE-Against
boil weevil, worm and rot and for early
maturing and heavy yield plant Simp-
kin's ideal or "Big Boil" North
Carolina bred seed. North Carolina
farmer grew /, 200 lbs, another l, 200 lbs
lint to the acre. Write now for book
let of testimonials and prices on these
seed. ARTHUR L JONES, Lake City,
s G., Box sc. 20
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15

For SALE OR RENT-My house and
lot on corner of Kelley street and Thlro
avenue in Kingstree. For information
address, F K GRAHAM, Bamberg, 5 Z.
1-25-tf
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-02-15

For SALE OR EENT-Valuable tract
of land, mile and quarter north OF
Kinestree, known as the Fulton tract,
containing 7S acres, As cleared and in
good state of cultivation. Apply to Il
Fl KEILAHAN, Kingstree, S c. 2-1-tf
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-21
THE GARTH FUND.

The beneficiaries of the Garth
Fund, pursuant to the published no.
tice, appeared before the Commission
ers of the Fund at the court house
yesterday for examination. They had
with them the reports of the expen-
ses at the previous sessions of the
schools which they attended, to-
gether with their school reports and
class reports, which were submitted
to the Commissioners, E. M. Dickson,
John T. Collins and Claude M.
Thomas
The new applicants will be re-
received at the court house to-day
(Tuesday) by the Commissioners,
and will be examined by Prof. E. M.
Costello. These applicants are re-
quired to bring with them recon-
mendations and class reports for the
past school year. The report of the
Commissioners will be submitted to
the Fiscal Court in September for
their action and approval.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-21
TALBOT.

The funeral of Mr.. Lee B. Tai
bolt, aged seventy-one, who died at
his home in North Middletown, Sun
day morning at nine o'clock, after a
long illness, due to the infirmities of
age, was held at the family residence
in North Middletown yesterday af-
ternoon at four o'clock, with services
conducted by Rev. J. T. Sharrard, of
Paris, and Mr.. John w. Jones, of
North Middletown. The burial fol-
lowed in the North Middletown Gem
etery. The ball-bearers were w. S..
Jones, Samuel Talbot, Lunceford
Talbot, John J. Redmon, T. J. Judy.
VIM. Jones, Allie Jones and w. T..
Talbot.
Mr.. Talbot had been a lifelong
resident of North Middletown and vi
cinity, and was one of the oldest and
most highly-respected citizens of that
section of the county. He had been
in the merchandising business in
North Middletown for many years un-
til declining health forced him to
give up active participation in bust
ness.
He is survived by his widow, who
was Miss Lou Cline, of Paris, a sis
ter of Mrs. James T. Davis, and an
aunt of Mr.. David D. Cline, both of
Paris, and one son, Mr. Daniel Tai
bott, who arrived from his home in
Indianapolis, Thursday, to be with
his father.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-21
LYDDANE.

Mr.. Charles E. Lyddane, who for
more than thirty years was a news
paper man in Winchester, and one of
the most prominent and active OF
that city's business men, died at his
home on Buckner street, in Winches-
ter at an early hour Friday morning.
Mr.. Lyddane had been a sufferer
from a complication of diseases for
fifteen years.
Mr.. Lyddane was native of Clark
county, and was in his sixty-fourth
year. He began his newspaper
career when the old Winchester Dem
ocrat was published under the man
agement of Mr.. D. C.. Lisle, now a
resident Of Bourbon county, and con-
tinued with that paper for thirty
years, until it was acquired by
Messrs. Charles Nelson and Tim Need
ham. .r 81"
He is survived by his wife, who was
before her marriage Miss Frances
Bailey, of Winchester; one sister
Mrs. w. z. Eubanks, Of Kiddville
Clark county, and two brothers, Geo
Lyddane, of Missouri, and Fred
Lyddane, of Texas.
The funeral was held Saturday at
ternoon with services conducted a
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-21
KERN

John w. Kern, former United
States Senator from Indiana, and
Democratic nominee for Vice-Presi-
dent in 1908, died in Asheville, North
Carolina, Friday night. Mr.. Kern was
sixty-nine years at the time of his
death.
Up to the time of his retirement
from the Senate in March last, Mr..
Kern was majority floor leader of the
Democratic Conference Committee.
He was a native of Indiana, having
been born in Alto, Howard county,
December 20, 1849.
Mr.. Kern who came to Asheville a
week ago to recuperate, died of urae-
mic poisoning. With him at the time
of his death were Mrs. Kern and Mrs.
George B. Lawson, daughter, of
Roanoke, Va. The body was taken
to Hollis, Va, the summer home OF
the late Senator for interment.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-21
CHURCH CONCERT SUCCESS.

The concert given in the North
Middletown Christian church Friday
night by the choir of the Paris
Christian church was decided sue
cess. The splendidly-executed mu-
steal program was rendered under the
direction of Mr.. A. L. Boatright, d.
rector of the Paris choir, with Miss
Clara Belle O'Neili presiding at the
organ. The church was comfortably
filled by an audience which thor
oughly enjoyed the program.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-21
CHILDERS.

Mr.. R. A. Chiders, formerly of
Paris, where he was for several years
engaged in the house-moving bust
ness, died Saturday morning at ten
O'Clock at his home in Arlington
Heights near Cincinnati, of heart dis
ease. He is survived by his daughter,
Mrs. George Edmonson.
The body will be taken to Will
Jamestown, in Grant county, this
morning for interment in. the Will
Jamestown Cemetery.