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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
YOUNG BANDITS
bURCLAR|zE THE
P|TK|N GROCERY.
Six Boys Ranging From IL
To Is Years Of Age
Admit Guilt
TOBACCO, CANDY AND
CIGARS FORM LOOT
Goods Hidden In Old Opera
House; Store Entered
By Window

Cigars, several boxes of candy, two
cases of sweet chocolate and two car.
tons of smoking tobacco is the
amount Of the haul of six boys who
entered the Pitkin grocery in South
Main street on two different occa-
sions, according to Juvenile officer
Purcell who said Thursday that all
of the boys have been apprehended
and have confessed to their part in
the raids.
The juvenile officer said that the
boys, who range in age from IL to Is
years, gained entrance to the store
by climbing a telephone pole to the
roof of the store at the rear and then
prying small window open Tho
goods taken were stored in the old
Woodward opera house which the
boys entered by the fire escape.
1t was the complaints that boys
were using the opera house to play in
discovery that the Pitkin's store had
been entered, the goods being found
there when officers visited the opera
house Sunday afternoon and succeed
ed in capturing one of the boys in the
hall.
The names of the other boys in the
gang" were then ascertained and
subsequently the juvenile officer Sc,
cured full confessions. The boys said
they entered the store the last time
on March I. All Of the boys will be
/ brought before the juvenile court
| Saturday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
BLADENSBURC'

BLADENSBURG, March l4-Mr5.
Alice Freye left last week to visit
her daughter at Creighton, Pa.
Dr. Stonehocker spent few days
last week at Coshocton, being called
there by the illness OF his brother.
Miss Rose Mckee spent Thursday
night and Friday with her sister, Mrs.
Iora Wolfe.
Mrs. Sadie Mills was the guest of
Mrs. John Elliott Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Buoy spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
ltine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Colgm spent
Sunday with the formers brother,
Burl Colgin, and family.
Otis ulery OF Union Grove took
dinner Saturday with Mr., and Mrs.
Laird Ashcraft,
Miss Rosella Melick and Dean
Bucy visited the formers sister at
rredericktuwn from Saturday until
Tuesday.
Everett Virgins OF Newark spent
the weekend with his parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Berry took their
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
HESS WINS IN
LEGAL FIGHT
Local Man Awarded Wife's
Estate
LARGE SUM INVOLVED
Richland County Court Finds
In Favor OF Husband
Against Heirs
LARGE SUM INVOLVED

First victory in the fight over the
property OF the late Mary Ann Beal
Hess of Mansfield goes to- Henry
Hess of this city, who was. awarded
his wife's estate in a decision hand
ed down at Mansfield Wednesday
evening by Judge Mansfield.
1t will be recalled that Mr.. Hess
set up his claims shortly after it was
found that his wife died intestate.
Despite the fact that he and his late
wife had signed contract several
years before her death in which 1t
was agreed they were to separate
Mr.. Hess claimed the estate was his
and has now made good this claim in
common pleas court.
The estate is appraised at about
$4,000. A number of other relatives
claim portion is due them. Mr.
Hess was represented by Attorneys
Walter j. Sperry and j. b. Graham OF
this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
PYTH|ANS ATTEND
SERVICES At THE
METHODIST CHURCH
Quartet Renders Excellent
Number; Rev. Mr.. Miller
breaches Interestingly

Another big congregation attended
the gospel services at the Nj. ~.
church Wednesday evening. The X.
of p. attended in body and the X.
of p. Quartet--George Spearman, w.
c. Burris, George Wythe and G. B.
Shaw-sang very effectively Sweet
Peace, the Gift of Gods Love-"
Evangelist Hilas II. Miller express.
ed great appreciation OF the presence
of members of his own fraternal or
der and said that the iraternal orders
and the churches, instead of being
antagonistic, should come closer and
help each other to make this better
world.
His text. "He Went Away Scorn-
fur, concerned young man who
met the test of moral excellence, but
failed in that of service. The evan
gelist insisted upon Christ's require
ment "Ye must be born again
Tonight, the Moose lodge and men
from the Pittsburgh Plate and Essex
factories will attend services; Friday
evening, the Odd Fellows. Sunday
afternoon there will be mass meet'
ing for men only at 2:3O o'clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
TUSCAN|A PASSENGER
WRITES BRIEF NOTE
Guy L. Reed Merely Reports
He Is In Land OF The
Living

SPARTA, March 14-Mr. and Mrs.
Carl Reed have received a card from
their nephew, Guy l.. Reed VINO Swas
one of the boys on board the Inflated
Tusoania, written somewhere in
England" Reed says, in connection
with his trip over and his health, II
am all o. X. Was sick some OF the
way over, but nothing serious"
Mrs. Bert Hulse, n sister of Harry
Mccormick, who was also in the
Tooth Aero Squadron with Reed, re-
ceived letter from her brother say
ing that both were well, but this is
the first word received from Reed.
His uncle and aunt reside north of
Fredericktown.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
YOUNG MOTHER DIES
IN MARION; BURIAL
In FREDERICKTOWN

FREDERICKTOWN, March II
The body of the late Mrs. Lloyd Zeig,
who died Tuesday at her home in
Marion, o., at the age OF 90 years,
will arrive here at :13 tomorrow
morning and will be taken direct to
Forest cemetery for burial Mrs.
Zieg was formerly Miss Florence
Eley of this place, the daughter of
Dr, and Mrs. w. l.. Eley. She leaves
her parents, her husband and a
daughter, one year old.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

children, Arthur and l-edra, to New
ark last week and had their tOn3ils
removed.
The Red Cross branch here re-
ceivcd l6 paiama suits Thursday
from Mt. Vernon and n big days
sewing was done on Friday Ii men,
bers being present and three visitors
assisting in the work.
District School Supt. NJ. c. Cum
Minis was called here Tuesday to
teach the high school, Prof. Colgin
being sick,
Lee Boyd and family moved this
week to the Ramsey property.
Mrs. Sarah Mavis visited the Hall
sisters last Saturday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
MT. ZION

MT. ZION, Mar. 13-MiltOn Hayes
and Virgil Wolfe attended the Fravel
sale, near Utica, Wednesday.
John Wolfe and Mrs Virgil Wolfe
attended the annual roll-call meeting
Of the Presbyterian church at Blad-
ensburg Thursday.
Milton Hayes was called to New
Castle last week by the serious i'll
ness OF his mother.
Miss Wave Schooler is i'll at her
home here.
Sunday school will be reorganized
at Mt. Zion Sunday, March 81. Let
everyone come and help the good
work along.
Nathan Pryor was a business call
er at Utica Monday.
Carl Harris has purchased a fine
driving horse.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
ORGANIZATION WILL
TAKE BIOGRAPHICAL
NOTES OF SOLDIERS

lRy Associated Press To The Bannerl
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. March l4-Mrs.
Arthur B. Donnelly. wife Of Brigadier
General Donnelly, stationed at Camp
Doniphan, Oklahoma, has been elect
ed chief of staff. Missouri division, of
the Adjutants General Associate Bio
graphical Register.
The organization is compiling bio
graphical data on soldiers and sailors
and will relieve state and national
governmental agencies in gathering
this information.
The Missouri division will enlist
other state organizations and make
the movement nation wide in scope.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
SERVICES TONIGHT
AT FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH ANNOUNCED

Some Reasons Why We Should BE
Christians" is the topic at the Bap-
tist church tonight. In connection
with this sermon, the Rev G. Rector
Dye made the following statement
Thursday: Large duties and l0nd
voices are calling here and there, but
in these confusing times the voice Of
the Lord and his church ought to be
needed as never before. Come to-
night and let us reason together"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
AL|MONY SOUGHT
BY MRS. STARNER
IN LOCAL COURT
Wife Alleges Gross Neglect
And Cruelty In
Petition
ASKS FOR INJUNCTION
TO STOP SALE OF TEAM
Native OF Belgium Desires To
Be Naturalized;
Court News

Charging her husband with gross
neglect of duty and failure to provide
for her, Bessie Starner has filed Pc
tition for alimony against John Star
per in the common pleas court. Mrs.
Starner alleges in her petition that
shortly after their marriage she sold
a residence property and invested
the proceeds in a team of horses and
other equipment for her husband and
that he is now threatening to dispose
of them. She asks that an injunction
be granted preventing the sale of the
horses.
Mrs. Starner also charges her hus-
band with extreme cruelty, alleging
that on February he struck and
choked her. She asks that she be
given temporary alimony during the
pendency of the suit and that, upon
final adjudication, she be awarded
permanent allnony Harry w. KoOns
is Mrs. Starner's attorney.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
VICTIM Of CUTTING
AFFRAY At HOMER
IMPROVES SLOWLY
Alfred Hall Badly Cut By
Knife Following An
Argument

BRANDON, March 1.-THE condi-
in fight with another employe of
the Ohio Fuel Supply Co, at the Ho-
mer pumping station yesterday, was
that the knife wound across his
breast had not gone through to his
lung, which was feared.
The fight is said to have been
brought on by an argument at the
end of which Hugh Dever is said to
have drawn knife and slashed
Halls arms and his brealt Hall
was attended by DR., Coburn OF Ho:
mer. Both OF the men reside here.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
FRENCH MERCHANT
SELLS WINE ALONE
TO u. S. FIGHTERS
lBy Associated Press to The BannerI

lBy Associated Press to The Bannerl
PARIS, March 14-Premier Glenn
enceau's paper L'Ilomme Libre, pub
lished recently "a cartoon that deals
with the high cost of wine.
Two weatherbeaten french SOL
diers with four stripes-one for each
year OF seryice-adOrning the sleeve
of their faded, mud-stained uniforms,
are seen engaged in an earnest dis
cussion with the proprietor of "a wine
shop as to the purchase OF quart OF
red wine. Two bottles alone are Wis
ible of the merchants stock and they
bear price tags of 100 and 100 francs
as their value.
The legend reads thus:
1T is useless to insist" says the
merchant, there is nothing here
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
FINISH APPRAISEMENT
OF THE PROPERTY OF
LOCAL TELEPHONE co.

The appraisement of the property
and apparatus of the Central Union
Telephone Co. has been finished and
the appraisers have left this city.
Thomas Mast, who was head OF the
appraisers, returned to Columbus
Wednesday, The appraisement was
for the purpose OF determining the
worth OF the company's apparatus
preparatory TO its purchase by the
Mt Vernon Telephone Co.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

Harold Ligget has purchased the
Charles Doup property and moved in
to it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kirk have
purchased and moved to the Lewis
Doup farm.
Dee McArdle and wife of Butler
will move on the farm vacated by
Mr.. Kirk.
John MotZ went TO Detroit Monday
to see his son, Herman, who under
went IN operation at that place Sun
day. Herman has been driving gov
ernment motor trucks from Detroit
to New York.
Mrs Ida Daniels was called to her
home in Fredericktown by the SER
ious illness of her mother, Mrs.
Smith.
Mrs. Della Daniels of Frederick
town is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Barker.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

at the regular meeting Wednesday
afternoon to solicit people to buy tic.
kets for the Red Cross benefit dance
to be given on Monday. April 1, at the
Elks' Home. Arrangements were also
made at the business session that
there should be "A card party for
those who. do not dance.
After the business session, Exalted
Ruler Of the Elks o. G. Taylor adj
dressed the members of the social
club on the subject of the dance The
entire proceeds will go to the Knox
county chapter of the American Red
Cross
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
A Bilious Attack

When you have bilious attack
your liver fails TO perform its func-
tions. You become eonstipated. The
food you eat ferments in your stOm-
ach instead of digesting., This in
flames the stomach and causes nau'
sea. vomiting and terrible head
ache. Take Chamberlain's Tablets.
They will tone up your liver clean
out your stomach and you will soon
be as well as ever. They only cost
a quarter
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
RED CROSS KNlTS
AT MARTINSBURG

MARTINSBURG, March 1.-THE
Martinsburg Red Cross has secured
yarn and began knitting again at the
weekly meeting yesterday at head
quarters. About IL were present.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
CHARLES FUNERAL

NORTH LIBEFrY. Mar. 14-Fun-
eral services were held at Butler yes
lerday afternoon for Miss Hazel
Charles, the lGyear-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Charles, who re-
side north of here, Miss Charles died
Monday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
EARLYWINE'S TEST
SHOWS SEED CORN
is ABOUT PERFECT

Lee Earlywine, well-known farm
er of Jackson township. has just fin
ished test of 42S ears of White Cap
seed corn which were dried near the
stove last fall. Out of the $50 grains,
S54 sprouted This is over $3.50.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy 6
Favorite for Colds

j. l.. Easley, Macon, ILL.,, in speak
ing of Chamberain's Cough Remedy,
says, During the past fifteen years
il has been my sisters favorite medi-
cine for colds on the lungs. ! myself
have taken it number of times
when suffering with cold and it al
ways relieved me promptly.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
Deeds File d.

Walter Is. Mossholder, sheriff, to
James w. Day, 40 acres in Miller
$4,000.
James w. Day to Albert l.. Barton,
40 acres in Miller, 81.
A. J. Darrah to John }. PfOuts, city
property, $1,000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
Would Be a Citizen

George DurieuX, Il native of Bel
GUM, filed his declaration of inten-
tiOns to become an American citizen
in the common pleas court Wednes.
day. Durieux is u years OF age and
has been in this country since he was
six years old.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

The reindeer is said To he able to
'ndurr more fatigue Than any other
draft uuimal except the camel.
Il has hccn known to pull 200 pounds
10 miles an hour for l. hours.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
ELKS' LADIES WILL
SELL TICKETS FOR
RED CROSS DANCE

Fifteen members of the Ladies' So
cial club OF the Elks were appointed
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

sE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ nj NJ
b Seal the German propasand- NJ
Il lists mouth with War Savings NJ
n Stamps and Thrift Stamps. ~
N N N ~ N ~ M NJ u n
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
PATRIOTISM
DEMANDS ECONOMY AND THE
SAVING OF MONEY. SAVE
YOUR MONEY AND BE PATRl.
oTic
Buy Liberty Bonds.

I. Buy Liberty Bonds.
2. Start savings account with the
buckeye.
3. Buy War Savings Certificates.
4. Buy Thrift Stamps.
>. Help the government.
g. Get five per cent from the Buck
eye State Building 4 Loan Co..
whose assets, are $14,7OO,oOO
T. Write or call for booklets. Rankin
building, 22 West Gay street, Co.
lumbGs, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

within your means sell to Ameri-
cans exclusively now"
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
Bank Changes Hands.

The banking business of James
town has gone into the hands of a
new set of officers. Judge W. W.
Jones and Mr.. r. f. PAUL, who owned
a considerable amount of stock and a
number of other gentlemen who were
interested, have sold their stock and
transferred the business to new set
of men The new organization elect
ed Mr.. r. E Lloyd, President, and
Mr.. j. N. Meadows, cashier. The
good will of the old owners went to
the new stockholders. Messrs. W. S.
Knight and Mr.. Walter Mckinney
who were Cashier and Assistant cash.
Ter of the old band, will remain with
the new corporation for short time
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27

by this means, while it may appear to
be of no great Importance to the in
dividual who sees only his own out
put, is in the aggregate of immense
proportions. Our brave soldiers in
France use an expression, "Can the
KAISER" meaning that they hope to
get the German autocrat on the run
this year. Every farm family by stor-
ing food in the ways indicated will
have part in the discontinue of
that foremost enemy of human liberty.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
Died in Colorado.

Mr.. Charlie Harden, son of Mr. and
Mrs. j. A. Harden, who was soldier,
died in Colorado, March 18th. His
remains were brought to this county
and laid to rest in the Tabernacle
cemetery, March 21st. He was neatly
attired in a sailor uniform of blue,
placed in beautiful coffin. He was
young man rs years of age. He
confessed his faith in Christ several
years ago. The funeral services were
conducted by ED Luther Young.
He volunteered last June and joined
the navy and served soldiers life
until about two months ago he was
taken with tuberculosis. He leaves
father, mother, brothers and sisters
to mourn their loss. There were
many sympathizers attended the fu-
neral and burial.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
Probably Erect Three Business
Houses.

While in Campbellsville, a few days
ago, representative of the News was
informed by Mr.. Vance Gowdy that
he would more than likely erect three
business houses on his lot in Column
bia this year, one for his wholesale
house, the other two would be for
rent. He will put up brick buildings
if he can find some local man to burn
a kiln. Mr.. Gowdy's lot is just below
the Buchanan Lyon Co. building,
fronting the pike. A good location
for business houses.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
Local News
Seed Corn.

We have for sale a limited
amount of tested and guaranteed
seed corn grown in Adair County.
We are not buying nor selling
this seed for ourselves, but for &C
commodation of those who need
good seed and for the benefit of
our farmers who are so fortunate
as to have some to spare, we are
acting as medium of distribution,
that we may do our "bit" to win
the war.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
Read This,

1t is time now to think of what good
and useful things you will do this
coming summer. Time now to pre-
pare for more and better fruit and
more vegetables that are adapted for
canning, drying and preserving. We
must first plant. cultivate and grow
them, and this is our present duty
and privilege. The food that is saved
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
Died at Merrimac.

Mrs. Susan Pruett, who was the
wife of j. w. Pruett, and the moth
er of j. G.. Pruett, who is one of
the firm of Taylor, Pruett & Jarvis,
Campbellsville, died at her late home
in Merrimac, last Tuesday afternoon.
She was a very estimable lady, one
who enjoyed the respect of every body
in the neighborhood. The funeral
services were held Wednesday, and
were largely attended. The deceased
was about sixty-eight years old, and
was sick but short time.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
Red Cross Meeting.

At the court house on the 1st Mon
day in April, all Red Cross members
and all those interested in Red Cross
work will please attend and help to
set on foot a drive to increase our
membership to what is expected of
Adair county. 1t is desired that re-
ports of all work done be made and
plans be formed for future work. This
should be largely attended meeting
and will not be unless every member
assists in making it so.
Let US show our individual interest
and make our aim a success.
Mrs. r. T. Rowe, Secy.
21,2t. W. W. Jones, Chm.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
From Louisville. Ky.

March Goth, 1918.
Mr.. BarkSdale Hamlett,
Editor Adair Co News,
Columbia, Ky.
Dear Sir
/ write this letter to thank you for
your kindness to our representative
Carl W. Harvey, during the time he
was in your district, in the interest of
Salvation Army Work.
1 can assure you this is very much
God bless you.
Yours faithfully,
Fred Ladlow.
Ensign.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
For Sale.

At the Courthouse, March %, 1918,
about o'clock p. M, by Commissioner
of Hardin circuit court A good farm
of 6S acrces, in the suburbs of Eliza
BEETHOVEN. Good state Of cultivation
A handsome brick house on place.
Also 119 acres in another tract, be-
longing to same parties. To be sold
at once to settle an estate.
Box It's, Elizabethtown, KY.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
Accidentally Killed in Texas.

News has just reached here of the
the shocking death of Job f. Smith,
which recently occurred at Honey
Grove, Texas. He was at work in a
cotton gin, and was caught by the
line shaft or by belt and was liter.
ally torn to pieces. The deceased
was born and reared in this county,
three miles out on the Campbellsville
pike, and was a grandson of Job
Sharp and a nephew of John D. Sharp,
who lives at Amandaville. Mr. Smith
was prominent citizen of Honey
Grove, the entire city attending his
funeral.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27

For SALE-Some high grade seed
corn, "Butler" and "Red Cob" var
ietieS. termination test by Kentucky
Agricultural and Experiment Station,
81 per cent. J. z. Conover,
Joppa, KY.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
Special Notice.

Rev. S. G. Shelley, Presiding Elder,
will hold Quarterly Conference for
the Columbia charge, at the Meth
odist church. in Columbia, Wednes-
day, March 9th, at 3 O'Clock p. M,
and will the following Sunday morn
Jig and evening. He will preach Sat-
day morning, at IL a. NJ, at Concord,
Sparksville charge, March Both, and
hold Quarterly Conference, and Prof.
f. E. Lewis will preach and conduct
Sentimental service, Sunday, March
3lst.'
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
Wanted.

Good seed corn that will test
IS per cent and up. Any good
variety that was properly matur-
ed and cared for during the win
ter will do, if the termination is
sufficiently high. Will test it for
you free of charge. Office of
Adair County News.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
For Sale.

REsIDENCE-My modern, practically
new, ten room residence on Jamestown
Street, two acre lot, fine barn and out
buildings, two good wells, and other
improvements
FARM-My farm has 100 acres, To-
Gated about four miles from Columbia
on the new Stanford Turnpike. Good
residence, new barn and ideally To-
Gated.
A. d. PatteSon,
Chanute KanS.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27

L. E. Young in the corner of
the Jeffries Hotel will examine
your eyes free, and fit your
glasses at lowest professional
charges.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
Wanted.

Second growth Oak and Hickory
Spokes, AKA, % inches long. Will
pay Sl25.00.
Adair Spoke Co.
l9.4t
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
For sale.

White Plymouth Rocks, pure
strain. Bred to lay and weigh.
Eggs $3.50 setting. Post paid.
r. NJ. Rice,
CampbeIIsviIIe, Ky.
2I-2t.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-27
Ee9s for Matching:

Pure bred Light Brahmer eggs,
sl.5O for Is.
1S-tf n. B. Kelsay.
The Dermott news., 1918-06-06
SCOUTING KEEPS BOY BUSY.

Conservation Of our natural re-
sources is universally approved. but
OF what value would material re
sources be unless We conserve the
moral intellectual and physical future
OF the coming generation?
Prevention is recognized as better
and less expensive than cure. The
boy scout movement takes the boy ut
that time OF life when he is beset with
the new and bewildcring experiences
OF adolescence and diverts his thoughts
therefrom to wholesome and worth
while activities. In this manner this
character-bullding movement has done
much in numerous cities to diminish
the problem of Juvenile delinquency.
We are at war. War brings re-
taxation of moral fiber, which Is dis
astrous to our youth unless Offset by
powerful positive influences. Scout
ing is just such powerful. positive
counteracting influence. Its program
Offers the essential antidote for these
poSons of war.