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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
Mr.. POE W. MADDOX
DELIVERS ADDRESS
Huntingdon's Brilliant Young
Orator is Heard by a
Splendid Audience

Poe Webster Maddox, son OF
Judge and Mrs. P. w. Maddox,
Of Huntingdon, delivered an adj
dress Thursday night Of last week
at the M. E. church, south, on the
theme, What is Victory" Mr..
Maddox has spent the summer,
after taking a course at Kings
Scheol of Oratory in Pittsburg,
Pa, in lecturing with a chautauqua
company and later with the Anti
Saloon League and came home to
deliver a lecture before returning
to his school work in Vanderbilt.
The young orator has been on a
speaking tour in the eastern states
and also through Georgia, and has
made quite a reputation, and
SHOWN much distinction for one or
of bis, not yet being twenty years
old.
He was introduced Thursday
night by Hon. j. Sam johnson,
following a prayer by Pastor
Raulins. a solo Victory" by Mrs.
RauIins and the singing of Amer
lea" by the choir.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
GEO. |. BOULDIN
BUYS fine FARM
One of the Largest Land Deals
Contaminated Here in
Long While

Among the many real estate
deals in this county recently, the
latest and largest is the purchase of
the Or. M. Broadrick farm, in the
Fifth district, between Trezevant
and Atwood. 1t was walkout"
transaction, not only the farm, but
crop and live stock as we'll, being
purchased by Geo. L. Bouldin.
merchant and farmer at Hico, who
paid $31, 500 for same Dr.. Broad
rick sold this same farm in the
spring for $40, 900, but regretted
the transaction and paid the pur-
chaser $1,000 to let him have the
farm back. In this deal, however
the farm alone was in the, sale.
This is one of the finest farms
in in the county and contains
something over 300 acres of very
productive land. Mr.. Bouldin has
some other very fine land and has
been quite successful as q farmer.
One of Mr.. Bouldin's principle
crops for a number of years has
been sweet potatoes and has always
made money growing the tuber.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
SOLDIER BOYS GIVEN
BARBECUE DINNER
MIR. and Mrs. Eugene Hawkins
Honor Soldier Boys at
Country Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Hawkins en-
tertained the returned soldier boys
of this district last Saturday with a
barbecue dinner at their country home
on Oak Lawn farm about mile from
town, about sixty soldiers and some
other guests being present to enjoy
the hospitality. Mr. and Mrs. Haw-
kins' three sons, Victor, Esmond and
Olney Hawkins, to cross the seas in
the service of their country, and nat
urally they have a kind feeling for
the soldier boys, and gave expression
to it in an informal entertainment
that was greatly enjoyed by the boys.
They all appeared in their khaki by
request of their hostess.
1t is a remarkable fact that of all
the boys who went out from this dis
trict, not single one but was per-
mitted to return to his home and
loved ones, though some Of them
were in the midst Of the fight where
shot and shell were thick and fast.
The dinner and homemade wine
served by Mr.. and Mrs. Hawkins was
enjoyed and the splendid hospitality
was greatly appreciated by the re-
turned soldier boys and left wishing
the family all happiness.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
negro SHOOTING
Offender ESCAPES
Sherman Hillsman is Peppered
With Birdshot While He
is Picking Cotton

Quite a sensation was created
among the colored people in the Nc
Lemoresville community Thursday
morning of last week when it was an
nounced that Sherman Hillsman had
been shot while picking cotton, and
he was thought to be badly injured.
Early Pearson did the shooting and
Adren Newbill was with him when
the shooting was done. A shotgun
was used and Hillsman was hit in the
face and down one side of his body.
Small shot was used or Hillsman
might have been killed, but as it was
his wounds were not serious, though
at first they were thought to be so.
Warrants were sworn out for the
arrest Of Pearson and Newbill and
placed in the hands of the sheriff,
but so far the officers have been UNI
able to locate the offenders. The
shooting, we understand grew out of
some former trouble.
Since the above was put in type,
the boys have been arrested and plac-
ed in Jail, having failed to give bond.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
Mrs. Hill Dead

Mrs. Lula Hill, wife of Adkins
G. Hill, of Hollow Rock, died
Thursday night of last week. after
a lingering illness from cancer.
Some week ago she was carried to
Nashville and underwent an opera
ton, bua to no avail. She was %
years old, a member of the Baptist
church, and excellent woman.
She is survived BY her husband
and two small children. The
interment occurred at Hebron
Friday after funeral services con-
Quoted by Rev, s w. Joyner.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
FINE OIL PROSPECTS
near HUNTINGDON
State Biologists Report There Is
Possible OIL Fields in
This Community

Near Huntingdon, in Carroll
county, is named by the state
geologists' survey as one Of the
most probable sites for finding oil
in Tennessee, in a bulletin issued
recently. Fayette and Madison
counties are also named as good
sites.
The state biologists are Of the
opinion that the central part of
Carroll county should first be
tested for oil. Ia we'll drilled to
the depth of 1900 feet, they say
there are three chances of striking
oil or gas, that is, there are there.
horizons" in the underground
formation there. Good oil beds
should be encountered at depth of
800 feet near Huntingdon, it is said.
State biologists have been at
work in this community for sew
eral months, and this report is the
result of that work.
This report has created much in
terest among our people, and it is
possible that test wells will be put
down soon. An Indiana company
mas lease on 5000 acres, and this
company will likely begin work
before the year is gone, according
to recent statements made by a
representative of that company.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
COTTON PROSPECTS
REDUCED GREATLY


Reports by correspondents Of The
Commercial Appeal indicate that the
condition Of the cotton crop at Sept.
rs, 1919, was 53.5 per cent Of nor
NAL, indicating yield Of 1O,4S2,OOO
bales.
This compares with condition Of
62.6 per cent at Aug. 20, and allows
3.9 per cent for acreage abandonment
which estimate relating to acreage
was announced in our report for the
end-June period.
1t also compares with an end-Sep-
TENDER condition of 57.1 per cent last
year, and 1O-year average condi-
ton Department Of Agriculture
figures) at Sept. rs, Of 63.5 per cent
of normal.
A deterioration since August of 81
points is indicated against 10-year
average deterioration of 40 points
FOR the period. The greatest deter
ioration for the period during any
Of the past 10 years until this year
was S.4 points average for the United
States.
This report is based upon cores
pondence covering in detail 1872 Of
the counties embraced in the 10 prin-
cipal cotton producing states.
In Tennessee the conditions are
very favorable for picking, which is
well under way. Less than per cent
of the crop has been ginned, Gen
eral condition probably poorer than
last month and poorer than last year.
Large acreage abandonment partly
explains low condition figure. Plant
fairly well fruited, and top crop de-
veloping nicely in most sections.
Quality for the cotton fully up to
average. From few to more than
80 days late. Insect troubles negli-
gible. Labor ample, except in few
localities.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03

live in that state. He was accomps-
MED by his daughter, Mrs. H, t.
Merritt, who has been with her father
since before his wife died. Mr.. San
ders has resided in Huntingdon over
40 years, and has been one of our
very best citizens and leaves with
the confidence and high esteem Of
every body. He is a devoted Chris
tian man, loves his church and it's ser
vices and the Baptist church here, of
which he was one of the founders will
miss him and his loyal, faithful at
tendance and earnest devotion. The
prayers and best wishes of our peo-
pie accompany him.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
TEACHERS Meet
AT CLARKSBURG
Special Meeting of Carroll County
Teachers Friday Night
and Saturday

Teachers of Carroll County will
hold special meeting at Clarksburg
Friday night and Saturday, October
10-11.
They are specially invited by the
good people of that town to come as
their guests. Any who wish to come
on train for the night session will be
met at Yuma and furnished convey
ance free.
Those coming by rail should notify
Prof. w. L. Denton, Yuma, Tenn.
We have a splendid first class high
school at Clarksburg and the pro
moters of it are anxious for the
teachers to know what has been
done and what is being done.
The patrons of this school will de-
light in showing the teachers good
time and in making them feel wei
come.
On Friday night a program of To-
cal talent will be rendered and on
Saturday the teachers of the county
will take part.
Later notice of the programs will
be sent the teachers.
Respectfully,
D. 7. BARNHILL,
County Supt.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
WOMEN VOTERS STAND
FOR IMPROVEMENT
Mckenzie Votes Bonds for I'm
provement With a Very
Large Majority

Women take a hand in voting
for the second time in this county
when Mckenzie held her election
on the question of ratifying or
rejecting a bond issue on behalf Of
the town in the sum of $4,000 for
improvement, overhauling and ex-
tension of the water and light
system of the town. As was to be
expected the women took a decided
stand in favor of the Improvement
and twenty-six voted. To Mrs.
Ellen Dinwiddie Scates, belongs.
the honor of casting the first vote
cast by a woman in Mckenzie.
1t is said that during the day as
the women were leaving the vot-
inc precinct their presence cast
wholesome atmosphere about the
ballot box. The bond issue was
ratified By a vote of 125 to "a.
The la1ies of TrezeYant were
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
JAW FRACTURED
in AUTO ACCIDENT
Son of Ed. w. L. Denton While
Driving Car, Strikes Stump
and is Injured

Last Friday, while driving car,
the nine year-old son of Ed. and Mrs.
w. L. Denton, Of Clarksburg, happen
ed to serious accident. The lad
had driven out Of the. road to pass
another car and struck stump which
he had failed to see and the force Of
the impact threw him against the
STEERING wheel Of the machine fractur-
ing his lower jaw The other Occu-
pants Of the car were not injured.
The car was not hurt as the boy was
driving slow.
The fracture is rather serious and
while the physicians are giving it the
closest attention set It Will be some
time before the little fellow viii be
able to DE it freely agaiis. The un-
fortunate accident IS greatly regret-
ted BY the many friesds IF the FAM
liz.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
PREACHED STRONG SERMON

Rev. Geo. H. Johnson, of Mckenzie
preached an able sermon at the Pres
byterian church in Huntingdon last
Sunday night. Mr.. Johnson was pas
tor of this church for several years
and was largely instrumental in per-
fecting plans for the construction of
the church and parsonage. He did a
fine work here and has a host Of
friends who are always glad to see
him and hear him preach. His SER
mon Sunday night was one of the
best we have heard him preach and
it was well received by his audience.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
PRICES TO BE HIGH

The finance committee of the Amer,
lean Cotton Association Of Atlanta,
Ca, says the farmers are not selling
their cotton as they did at the first
of the season. They believe condi-
tions justify higher prices and that il
is only a matter of a short while un.
til cotton will be selling at the high.
est price that it has ever reached
since the civil war. We hope the as
sociation's predictions will come true
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
HoPEwELL PREsBYTERY

Hopewell Presbytery held its fall
session this week with Good Springs
Church, fourteen miles north of Ores
den. It convened Tuesday evening
and was in session two days. The
Cumberland Presbyterian churches of
this county had delegates in attend
ance, and the meeting was said to
have been a very successful one.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
Visits Home

Lieut.. Joe w. Mccall Jr., a
member Of Pershing's honor guard
arrived home Thursday of last
week from Washington to visit
his parents. Maj. and Mrs. j. H.
Mccall. Lieut.. Mccall is in fine
health, is a plendid specimen of
young manhood, and has a host of
friends ia Huntingdon who are
proud of his record and honors.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
MOVES TO MCKENZIE

A special from Paris says;-John
R. Reynolds, merchant of Henry, has
bought home in Mckenzie, Tenn,
and will move there in the near flu.
ture. The Reynolds, Jones & Co.
have added another store to their
line of stores. He will still be in
touch with his interests at Henry.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03

DR.. Virgil Massey has moved to
Huntingdon and will enter the
practice of medicine here. He
will occupy rooms with DR.. J. w.
Mccall. DR.. Massey has recently
returned from France, where he
was in the medical service Of the
United States government. Pior
to entering the war he practlced
in Knoxville. He was reared in
this county and is a fine young
man and we wish him well.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03

the first ia the county to exercise
their right Of franchise, participa-
ing 10 a bond election for their
town a few months ago. They
too voted for bonds and improve
ment.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03

Born, last Monday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Marvin McAskilI, of Nash
vile, daughter, Marilynn.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-03
Complimentary Shower

Miss Belah Landlord, a bride
to-be Of this week, was compli.
mented with a miscellaneous shower
last Monday night by Miss Mary
Leach. An appropriate contest
was enjoyed, the prize going to
Miss Myrtle Walters. A delicious
ice course was served from a
prettily appointed table with cen
trial ornament of specimen dahlias
A number of attractive gifts were
presented the honoree.
LEFT FOR TEXAS
F. G. Sanders left last Tuesday for
Texas to reside with his children who
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-05-02
CLIPPING BUREAU ESTABLISHED
HERE FOR RED CROSS.

In compliance with instructions re-
ceived from headquarters by the
local chapter of the Red Cross Home
Service and Civilian Relief, a clip
ping Bureau has been established
here and Prof. Lee Kirkpatrick,
Superintendent of the Paris Public
Schools, has been appointed to take
charge of the same.
Through this bureau every item
published in the local newspapers
relating to the work of the local Red
Cross is to be clipped, and filed for
future reference.
This ruling obtains wherever there
is a chapter of Civilian Relief and
Home Service activity. 81 -
Miss Mason Talbot is the Secre-
tary of the Paris Chepter, and she
and her assistants are kept busy at
tending to the many duties and OBJ
legations connected with the work.
Through the courtesy OF the Bour-
Bank e Trust Com
pany, a room has been provided for
The use Of the Home Service Depart
ment for more than a year, and the
information and assistance which the
workers have been able to give to the
families. and friends of soldiers and
sailors have, been most satisfactory
and helpful. >. :. -. ...># =.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-05-02
INSURANCE.
Fire, Tornado, Lightning,
Automobile and Hail.
YERkES E PEEO.
(jan14-tf)
CHARTS OF THE WORLD" AT
PARIS GRAND MONDAY.

An event in the local history OF
motion pictures, will be the presenta-
ton of ID. W. Grifith's latest MIN
masterpiece, Hearts OF the Worlo,
which win he given its premier at
the Grand Opera House, Monday May
5. afternoon and night.
Hearts Of the World required
eighteen months in the making ana
MANY of the scenes were taken on
the actual battlehelds of France py
Mr.. Griffith, with the of1cial aid ana
assistance Of the British and French
Government. Mr.. Griffith, however,
is anxious to remove any apprehen-
sion that Hearts Of the World" Is
a war picture. II is, he announces
primarily a love story, in which war
figures as the grim background:
Prominent in the cast Of Hears
of the World" are the beautiful Gisn
sisters. Lillian and Dorothy, Ropert
Harron. George Fawcett, George
Sigmon, and other well-known play
ers. Owing to the,length of the per-
Torrance the curtain will rise
promptly at 2:l0 in the afternoon
and $40 in the evening.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-05-02
FIELD CLASS PICNIC.

The Fidelis Glass of the Baptist
Sunday school will meet at the
church Saturday afternoon at 1880,
and from there will go by autos and
trucks to the farm of Mr.. j. w.
Payne for an afternoon Of fun and
frolic. The program will include
the following:
Hobbleskirt race, 200 o'clock /;
crab ramble, 2:20; hoop race, 2:40;
bear walk, 500; relay races, 1920;
beauty contest, $40; frog prone
made, 400; tug-of-war, APO; lunch,
500; quiet hour, $40; home, sweet
home, $50.
Every member Of the class is urg-
ed to attend and to bring as guest a
prospective member. The lunch will
be furnished by the losers in the re-
cent contest.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-05-02
DUNCAN AVENUE HOME SOLD

The handsome home at the corner
of Duncan avenue and Vine street,
for years occupied by the late Mr..
John Gnadinger and family, and
later the property of the late Mr..
Robert ]. Nicely, has been sold by
Mrs. Nicely to T. Hart Talbot and
VIM. G.. Talbot, of near Paris, for
$4,000, possession to be given in
October. The purchasers will move
from their country home, Mt. Leba-
non, near Paris, and occupy the
home. This is one of the most con-
venient and most desirable homes in
that section of the city. Mrs. Nicely
and her sister, Miss Ella Mitchell,
will make their home in the future
with their brother, Mr.. Wallace w.
Mitchell, on East Eighth street.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-05-02
THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT

Those who have the wherewithai
to go to summer resorts will no doubt
be glad to read that the Railroad
Administration has decided that. with
the passing of war demands on the
roads, reduced rates will be given to
them this season. Now for the Sun.
day excursions to Cincinnati, Ell?
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-05-02
CARNIVAL DATE CANCELLED

For reasons not made public the
Campbell Carnival Company, which
was scheduled to fill weeks engage
ment in Paris, beginning Monday,
has cancelled it's date, and will not
appear here. A telegram from the
headquarters of the show instructed
their advance man to gather UP and
ship in all the paper, as the show
would pass up its date here. No
reason was assigned for the action.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-05-02
PYTHIANS ATTEND DISTRICT
MEETING AT VERSAILLES

About forty members of Rathbone
Lodge No. Is knights of Pythias, of
this city, attended the district meet
ing of the order, held in Versailles
last night, making the trip in auto
mobiles. On account of the district
meeting there was no regular meet
ing of the lodge last night.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-05-02
ATTENTION. ODD FELLOWS !!

The members of Bourbon Lodge. 1.
n O. F. are requested to meet at the
odd Fellows Hall, at 2:30 o'clock
this (Friday) afternoon, to attend
the funeral of Bro. John ]. McClin-
took.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-05-02
DIR. MUTCHLER TO ADDRESS
CLASS AT HIGH SCHOOL

DR.. Fred Mutchler, Director of the
Agricultural Experiment Station at
State University, at Lexington, will
conduct the class in agriculture at
the Paris High School tomorrow,
Saturday morning, at nine O'Clock.
This will be open to all Bourbon
county teachers who are preparing
for examination in the agricultural
course.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-05-02
ASK FOR RrTTER'S SALT RISING
BREAD.

When you so to your grocer or
dealer ask them for Ritter's salt ris-
ing bread, a local food made from
choice pure materials.
RITTERS BAKERY.
(25apr-12-t)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-05-02
WOOL WANTED
Will pay highest market
prjce, Sacks furnished free.
CHAS. s. BRENT & BRO.
(apr1S-tf)
FRESH STRAWBERRIES

Fresh strawberries received direct
from the grower every day.
GD c. P. COOK & co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-05-02
WAIST SEAM STYLES

Plenty of desirable patterns here
at $50 to $50.
]. w. DAVIS & co.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-05-14
4 CIIiLD'S TONGUE
SHOWS III LIVER OR
BOWELS ARE ACTIVE
If cross, frveriSh, sick, bilious, give
fruit laxative at once.

Every mother realizes. after Civ
ing her children "California Syrup
OF Figs" that this is their ideal lax
ativc, because they love its pleasant
taste and it thoroughly cluanses the
tender little stomach, liver and
bowels without gripping.
When cross, irritable, fcvcrish or
breath is bad. stomach sour. look
at the tongue, Mother! If coated.
give teaspoonful OF this harmless
fruit laxative" and in a few hours
all the ionl. constipatcd waste, sour
bile and undigestcd food passes out
Of the bowels. and yOn have a we'll,
playful child again. When its little
system Is full Of cold, throat sore,
has stomach-achc. diarrhoca, indi-
gcstiOn, cOlic-rcmcmbcr. a good "in-
side cleansing" should always be the
first treatment given.
Millions Of mothers keep "Cali-
fornia Syrup Of Figs" handy: they
know tcaspoonful to-day saves q
sick child tomorrow. Ask your
druggist for 50-ccnt bottle Of Cali
fornia Syrup Of Figs" which has di-
rections for babies, children Of all
ages and grown-ups printed on the
bottle. Beware Of countorfeits sold
here, SO don't be fooled. Get the
genuine. made by "California Fig
Syrup Company. adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-05-14
Georgian Held as Bank RObbcr.

Griffin, Ga, May John c..
Moore, who has been detained here
for several days, following the fail
ure of Pike county jury to indict
him on a charge OF blowing safe
in Concord on March lG. when $35,-
COO in Liberty Bonds and money was
stolen, has been taken to Canton,
where he is charged with robbing
the Cherokee County Bank Of $1I,-
600 on the night of December goth,
1918.
Moore, who Is Columbus man,
was arrested in Chicago recently by
postal inspectors when. it is said,
he had in his possession $4,000 In
bonds stolen from the safe Of II. f..
Strickland & Co.. Of Concord.
or the 81 900 stolen from the
Canton bank several hundred dollars
were in Liberty Bonds, and 1t was
when Moore sold one OF the bonds
and accepted a check in payment,
that a clue developed connecting him
with the present case
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-05-14
Now that You Know the Truth

YOU have only yourself to blame if
YOU continue to suffer from Piles,
Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Dis
charges, Bed-Wctting, Blood Poison,
Skin Eruptions, Rheumatism, Epi-
lcrsy, Uric Acid Poisoning, ParaIy-
sis, Nervous Troubles and Debility,
Neuralgia, Stomach and Liver Trou-
blcS, Catarrh, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Pleurisy, Tumors, Indigestion, Con-
Stipation, Gall Stones, Ovarian and
Female Troubles, Enlarged Glands,
or any reflex condition of tho nervous
system, and those diseases about
which most people dislike to consult
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-05-14
NO CUTTING-NO KNIFE.

1t makes 10 difference how many
doctors YOU have consulted, or how
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taken, you cannot afford to miss this
opportunity Of nsccrtaining your cx-
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thcr evidence Of tho skill Of these
Specialists than tho following testi-
m0ny:
Mrs. S. a. Baker, Lamar, S. c.,
writes: 81 am feeling lots stronger
and better. Have good appetite.
am sure glad l am taking your rcmc-
dies"