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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04

strange pillars Of ebony. Bert Gran
ston knelt in a brush covert, his rife
loaded and ready in his lean, dark
hands.
No wolf that ran the ridges, no
cougar that waited on the deer trails
knew wilder passion, more terrible
bloOd-lust than he. 1t showed In his
eyes, narrow and never resting from
their watch Of the trail; 1t was in his
posture; and it revealed itself unmis-
takably in the curl Of HIS lips. Some
thing like hot steam was in his brain,
blurring his sight and heating his
blood.
The pine needles hung wholly mo-
tionless above his head; but yet the
dead leaves on which he knelt crinkled
and rustled under him. Only the keen
est ear could have heard the sound !;
and possibly in his madness, Cranston
himself was not aware of it. And one
would have wondered a long time as
to what caused it. 1t was simply that
he was shivering all over with hate
and fury.
A twig cracked, far on the ridge
above him. He leaned forward, peer
ing, and the moonlight showed his
face in unsparing detail. It revealed
the deep lines, the terrible, drawn
lips, the ugly hair long over the dark
ears. His strong hands frightened
upon the breech of the rife. His wiry
figure grew tense
OF course it wouldn't do to let his
prey come too close. Landy Hildreth
was a good shot too, young as Gran
ston, and Of equal strength; and no
sporting chance could be taken in this
hunting. Cranston had no intention
Of giving his enemy even the slightest
chance to defend himself. If Hildreth
got down into the valley, his testi-
mony would make short work of the
arson ring. He had the goods; he had
been a member Of the disreputable
crowd himself
The mans steps were quite distinct
by now. Cranston heard him fighting
his way through the brush thickets,
and once flock Of grouse, frightened
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
Paisley sashea.

A pretty type of the stocklnette
frock, which as well as the stockin-
cite coat and skirt continues its popu-
larity this season, is made like a cas-
sock buttoned from neck to hem down
the front, and without decoration, ex-
cept for the sash, which makes up for
the simplicity of the gown by showing
as many colors as the wearer likes.
Paisley is in great favor. A mush-
room-colOred stockinette gown has a
Paisley sash in soft tones, but the
more sober-minded may prefer sashes
Of thick-ribbed silk to brighter ones.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04

me to try it. Twas then in bed part of
the time and my doctor said / would
have to be operated on, but we decided
to try the Vegetable Compound and
also used Lydia E. Pinkham's Sanatiye
Wash. / am dressmaker and am now
able to go about my work and do my
homework besides. You are welcoma
to use this letter as testimonial as am
always glad to speak word for your
medicine. - Mrs. w. M. STEPHENS, 1108
N. Commerce St., Vernon, Texas.
Dressmakers when overworked ars
prone to such ailments and should profit
BY Mrs. Stephens experience.
Write to Lydia E. Pinl1ham Medicine
Co. (confidential, Lynn, Mass, about
your health. Your letter viii be opened,
read and answered by a woman and
held in strict confidence.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
Veil and Hat styles.

Turbans of felt were much in evil
dence at a smart prenuptial party
given recently, as well as small high
crown hats. The latter were trimmed
with petal flowers and fruits of silk,
velvet, kid and cretonne. The large
shapes Of hair and straw were
wreathed in flowers and ostrich. All.
white wells of silk georgette were
thrown carelessly about on some Of
the smartest hats, but drawn tightly
around the throat.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
New Sleeve pesinna

Striking effects may be expected
from the designs in sleeves for the
new fall street dresses, according to
designers who have just returned from
the Rue de La Paix. These sleeves
often will be open from the shoulder
down and will be held together only
at the wrist by cuff. Metallic belts
will predominant on street dresses this
autumn and cire braid will be widely
used as a trimming.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
A SUMNER WRAP
White and Black Combination for
Picturesque Cape.
Mandarin Sleeves In Exaggerated
Form Take. Away From Grace
full Outline Of Figure.

The recent race meetings at Long
champs have been specially brilliant,
writes a Paris fashion correspondent.
1t has been interesting, and not lit
tie extraordinary, to note the promi-
hence of black and white effects. 1t
is really true that, amongst the best
dressed women, nine in ten wore black,
white or the two mixed.
One picturesque cape especially was
greatly admired. The important point
was the wide scarf collar turned back
with embroidered silk. A splendid eff
feet was obtained by the most simple
methods and nothing could be more
graceful than the way in which the
scarf collar was thrown over one
shoulder.
1t is the day Of picturesque wraps.
These garments are worn on all sorts
Of occasions, in the afternoon as well
as evening. On coats and wraps one
finds very wide mandarin" sleeves.
1t must be confessed that the man
DARN sleeve in exaggerated form
takes away from the graceful outline
Of the feminine figure; this is special
ly the case when a skirt Of 1880 out
line is adopted.
When autumn sets in we shall find
sleeves of uncommon, often very &C.
centric, design fashionable. This will
be pity, but l am afraid it is in
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04

evitable 1 have already seen adj
vance models for autumn wear which
had extraordinary sleeves, some of
them fringed down the under seam
from elbow to wrist, others arranged
in series of graduated panels. The
"set in" sleeve is an accomplished fact.
1t is to be seen on shirtwaists and
also on casaQuin blouses.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
For Snort Wear.

An attractive sport suit consists of
a plated wool skirt, in tan and blue,
with plain box coat of blue. The
coat shows round neck with wide
flowing sleeves, banded with the plaid
of the skirt. Many small hats in
bright colored felt are being worn
with sport clothes, while the turban
is a favorite head covering with after
noon costumes.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
Purple Sport Clothes.

The run of late on sport hats Of va
rious purple hues is held by fashion
authorities to be due to the fact that
much of the seasons sport clothing
of tweeds, hOmespuns and other rough
weaves has distinct tinges of purple,
even though those shades may not
stand out prominently at first glance.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
Old LittIe Iankats

One hears more and more Of the
odd little jackets and capes that are
to accompany the petite robes. made
Of the same material, even II It IL
only a light silk.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04

llaitlo IA my SUES
found only tempo
raryrelief d doctor
nedicineor anythin
else / took until m
husband saw an
vertisement o.
Lydia e. Pinkha1n
Vegetable Com
pound. Imentione
It to a neighbor and
she told me she had
taken it with good
res4Ylta and advised
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
Crushed Velvet.

When velvet gets crushed from
pressure hold the parts over a basin OF
hot water with the lining of the article
next to the water; the pile Will soon
rise aud assume its original beauty.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04

Whisperfoot, that great coward,
came out of his brush-covert when the
moon rose. It was not his usual rising
time. Ordinarily he found his best
hunting in the eerie light of the twi-
light hour; but for certain reasons,
his knowledge OF which would be ex-
tremely difficult to explain, he let this
time go by in slumber. WhisperfOOt
had slept almost since dawn. 1t is a
significant quality in the felines that
they simply cannot keep in condition
without hours and hours of sleep. In
this matter Of sleeping, they are in
direct contrast to the wolves, who
seemingly never sleep at all, unless it
is with one eye open, and in still
greater contrast to the king of all
beasts. the elephant, who is said to
slumber less per night than that great
electrical wizard whom all men know
and praise.
The great cat came out yawning, as
graceful a thing as treads upon the
earth. He was almost nine feet long
from the tip of his nose to the end of
his tail, and he weighed as much as
many full-grown man. He stood and
yawned insolently, for all the forest
world to see. He rather hoped that
the chipmunk, staring with beady eyes
from his doorway, did see him. He
would just as soon that WOofs little
son, the bear cub, should see him too.
But he wasn't so particular about
Wool himself, or the wolf pack whose
song had just wakened him. And
above all things. he wanted to keep
out Of the sight Of men.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04

~ short and wide skirts, and these
are very successfully combined with
shaped coats which almost reach the
knees.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04

Copyright. 1920. BY Little. Brown 3 CO

Copyright. 1920. by Little. Brown & Co.
that Hildreth would have chosen, and
it had been all the evidence that was
needed. at the meeting of the ring the
night before, to adjudge Hildreth
merciless and immediate end. Hill
dreth would have preferred to wait in
the hills and possibly to write another
letter, but a chill that kept growing
at his finger tips forbade it. And all
these things combined to stretch his
nerves almost to the breaking point
as he stole along the moonlit trail un-
der the pines.
A moment before the rush and whir
of the grouse flock had dried the roof
of his mouth with terror. The tall
trees appalled, him, the shadows fell
upon his spirit And when he heard
this final sound, when he saw the
CLINT that might so easily have been a
| gun-barrel, his nerves and muscles re-
acted at once. Not even a fraction Of
a second interviewed. His gun flashed
up and a little, angry cylinder Of
fame darted, as a snakes head darts,
from the. muzzle.
Hildreth didn't take aim. There
wasn't time. The report roared in the
darkness; the bullet sang harmlessly
and thudded into the earth; and both
Of them were the last things in the
world that Cranston had expect
| ed. And they were not a moment too
soon. Even at that instant, his finger
was closing down upon the trigger,
Hildreth standing clear and revealed
through the sights. The nervous re-
Spouse that few men in the world
would be self-disciplined enough to
prevent occurred at the same instant
that he pressed the trigger. His own
fire answered, so near to the other
that both of them sounded as one re-
port.
Most hunters can usually tell, even
II they cannot see their game fall,
whether they have hit or missed. This
was one of the few times in his life
that Cranston could not have told He
knew that as his finger pressed he had
held as accurate a "bead" as at any
time in his life. He did not know still
another circumstance-that IN the
moonlight he had Overestimated the
distance to the clearing, and instead
Of one hundred yards it was scarcely
fifty. He had held rather high. And
he looked up, unknOwing whether he
had succeeded or whether he was face
to face with the prospect Of a duel
to the death in the darkness
And all he saw was Hildreth, rock
ing back and forth in the moonlight
strange picture that he was never
entirely to forget. 1t was a motion
that no man could pretend. And he
knew he had not missed.
| He waited till he saw the form of
his enemy rock down, face half-buried
In the pine needles. It never even Oc-
Cured to him to approach to see if he
had made a clean kill. He had held
on the breast and he had a world of
confidence in his great, shocking, big
! game rifle. Besides, the rife fire might
attract some hunter in the hills: and
there would be time in the morning
to return to the body and make GER
tain little investigations that he had
in mind. And running back down the
trail, he missed the sight Of NHildreth
dragging his wounded body like an
injured hare, into the shelter of the
thickets.
Whlsperfoot. that great coward,
| came ont of his bruSh-covert when thp
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
DRESSMAKER
MADE WELL
Followed q Neighbor 3 Adyc
and Took Lydia E. Pinlhs
Vegetable Compound

Vernon, Tex For three years
suffered untold agony each month wits
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
wAi.p.rfoo. stalk. new game.
(To BE coNTINUEDJ

Forewarned, Forearmed.
Our idea Of a prudent man is one
who never sees a vampire without
thinking Of a buzz saw.-Dallas News.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04

The wings Of riches enable some
men to tiy from their poor relatives.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04

FREGKLES q
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04

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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

Mr.. Thomas Sexton has returned
from a visit in Greenbrier. Tenn.
where he was the guest Of relatives
Miss Wenona Weatherbee has gone
to Boston. where she viii complete
her studies IN one the colleges of
that city During her stay in Boston
she will be with relatives.
The Woman.s Club viii have its
first meeting October To- The new
year book viii soon be ready for dis
tribution among members.
With just q tinge Of fall weather
and divine music played by a i've
piece orchestra, the dance given on
Wednesday night at the Woman's
Club was largely attended and great
" enjoyed
Mrs. G.. C. Arms returned on We'd
nesday afternoon from pleasant ten
days visit with relatives in Jack
sonviIIe
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

Master Hardy Groom, who had the
misfortune to break one Of his legs
early IN the summer playing base
ball and has been compelled 10 walk
on erutehes most Of the time since.
had the last silver stitches removed
from his leg Wednesday and it is now
believed that he viii soon be on the
rapid road to recovery. The little
fellows love for the game has
caused him a great deal Of suffering
and worry
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30
OUR cHATAuoUA

The Oeala Community Chautauaua
pitched it's big yellow tent last We'd
nesday in the rear Of the new Cath
Ole church and was ready for the
first number on the program Wed
nesday afternoon at s o'clock with
Miss Nellie Stvens and Miss Mar
iorie Finch. the community play lead
er in charge
The following is the program for
the balance OF the week
Today.
900 Junior Chautauqua
80 Instrumental Concert Cecil
ian Trio
$50 Magic. Mind Reading (ChfId-
ren's Nightl-The FIoyds.
Fourth Day.
900 Junior Chautauqua
$50 Double Orchestral Coueert-
Royal Filipino String Band.
SEQ Popular Concert Royal Fillppfn0
String Band.
ss45 Lecture. a Celtic Pilgrims
Progress Alexander Irvine.
Fifth Day.
800 Junior Chautauqua
zs3o Community Council Conduct
ed by Shorthand F. Fannon.
500 Dramatic Production. Her
Husbands Wife. or -The Sign OF the
Cross with special scenery and
selected cast OF New York players.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

Mr. John r Parker was in OcaIa
to see his oldest son who is in the
hospital having been operated on for
appendicitis He reported that his
son IS doing finely Mr.. Parker is
one OF our .old timers and is
fast friend OF the Banner.
He says that the rain Monday
night was life saver to the SUGAR
cane and made the fall garden pos
sible.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

Messrs PiIIans and Smith have ex-
tended their wholesale warehouse on
Oseeola street from South Second to
South Third street. almost doubling
their capacity. which shows thar their
Is no falling or in tn eWholesaIe line
IN OcaIa This paper tips ITS hat to
this nterprising firm
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

In addition to the beautiful stone
building our Catholic friends are
erecting On 0ekIawaha avenue. and
nov nearly completed. they have be-
gun the building Of a home for me
FaEher-in=charge Of same material As
the church and . most pretty design
Our Catholic friends deserve an
sorts Of eommendation-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

The Methodist church extension is
rapidly nearing completion and when
completed viii be a large and hand
some structure Pastor White is re-
ceivfng all sorts Of congratulations
on the success OF his undertaking.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

Mrs Edmund Martin who has been in
Jacksonville for the past week. where
she underwent an operation on her
throat has returned home and is
greatly improved.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

DR.. KarI J. Weihe, who Is devoted
TO his profession Is IN New York. and
j. taking q post graduate course with
the American Institute OF opk0metry
He viii return very soon He has had
a wonderful vacation but has combined
business with pleasure He says
study Insures efficiency.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

a woman is the principal or Ocala's
highest educational institution She
is IN every way capable and COM
petenf- In little while it viii not
be unusual for them to be presidents
of colleges and universities.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

Oranges and grapefruit are showing
themselves on our fruit stands The
season is being rushed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

The d K Teapot Grocery Cleanup
Sale will be continued through this
week. Look for our Dollar Specials for
Thursday. Friday and Saturday,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

.anfp f0uris hes In THIS pros
8 ven as in the days Of old.
EdainsPalnler
ms b. 5. Eddins
.u.,aees the cement Of
her daughter
Margaret
t0
]. Whitfield MeRory Palmer,
xssauber the twenty third. g
New Orleans. La.
4e.l.iing OF this popular couple
3 ! ! large event taking place in
orleans where Miss Eddfns is
q Der sister
rzrris-Thispen
.sse and Mrs. Ion &. Farris
uaounee the engagement Of
their sister
GLADYS Mae Farris
to
Mf. Percy Thigpen
ii marriage I'd be solemnized in
sarlF faIl
"A announcement viii be received
interest BIZ the many friends Of
maple, who extend hearty con-
uiafibns and best wishes
Tat0m- Dozier
II and Mrs. A. B. Kane
anDanee the marriage OF their
sister,
Mss Lauragene Dozier
to
ii Charles CLIFFORD Tatonl
saturday evening. September 10.
azs!pen hundred and twenty-one
Jacksonville, Florida
Times Union
y afiie Of this marriage was born
EsN b young womanhood in our
she IS the eldest daughter Of
Eugene D0zier, and a grand
alHf Of the bate Mr. Leonard
5 vers sweet and lovely girl
e 0eala friends are wishing for
nasA happiness N her married
: 9. Bennett Entertains at De-
51tfuf STAG Dinner for Mr.. Whit
III Palmsr.
G. Bennett entertained on
saturday night at the home OF
= Woodrow. where for the
9aale q years he has made his
e an elegant stag dinner
2 honor Of Mr.. Whitfield Pal
me guests included the close
= q the host and honor guest.
ply &c $50 dinner was announe-
= he guests were invited into
age dining room which was
7ut beautifully decorated with
a''d baskets OF green and white
eelpr scheme OF this dinner
ea and white. and the table
aaaLuliy decorated to carry
~ pretty color scheme. Sus-
3 anoFe the center Of the ta-
2 pretty fluffy white para
= hanging from this was
a'ile green streamers and in
''sf q the table, surmounted
suitcase that was aImost
om view by green and
''e and asparagus was a
zns kewpie and just to
vas a large silver aues-
This looked 4 Iittla sus-
Y Tie guests and they beaan
lesti0ns. but nothing wnaI,i
keWpie tell
upon the table wara sfx
emile sticks with whfta ~
1 green shades and AZ Zach
g ! cunning graan basEa+
e nuts
we're found hv vary uria,,a
<Fis of kewnias = h~;,4a, g
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30
LOCAL ITEMS

Ocala's schools are going to have
the largest attendance in their history.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

eatnoiie church It is to be of fbe
same style and also being huilt s
sns same pretty material Wba9
completed this church and parr5ss.
iags 04'ia-
fhe friends Of hrs. Tweady viii IL
pleased to learn that she has rat,r,a,,
from the East Coast and has qaei1,.,s
e reside IN Ocala permanently
Is Matte Wicker after Visit n
oeaia at the home Of her brorher-ln-
law. MI J. 4. Walters. Ieft On Weanes-
day for her home in Georgia
Mr. and Mrs T. T. HeIyenston aue,
children are home from a short stav
at Daytona Beach
Mr. Robert Mackay returned last
Saturday from Lake Toxaway n n
where he went to attend the wedding
+ OF Mr. Norton Davis and Mrs. Iata
Bennett. He also stopped by Atlanta
to see his brother. Mr.. Kenneth Mae.
Kay who IS in one Of the hospitals in
that city
Miss Frances Drake who under
went a slight operation, having her
tonsils removed. is doing nicely and
will soon be able TO be out.
Mrs Howard Walters and her infant
son, Howard. Jr.. have returned from
the hospital to their home.
Mr.. Oscar Roller. former OcaIa
boy was among the business visitors
to the city during the week
Mrs c. c. Barnett IS spending &
few days at Heither Island the guest
OF friends
Mrs. r. A BuTford has gone t0
Washington and Lynchburg. va. in
the later place she viii visit her
daughter. Miss Agnes Burford. who
/ is a student at Randolph Macon col
Iege
The friends Of Miss Elizabeth Murry
will be glad to learn she is much bet
ter after her recent Illness and VIII
soon be able to resume her studies
at the OcaIa High school
~@%
Mrs. j. X Dickson and daughter.
Elisabeth. after a very pleasant sum
mer spent with relatives in different
parts Of South Carolina. returned home
the first of the week.
The friends OF Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Frazier and son Jack. who have beer
making their home in Ocala for some
time will regret to learn that they ex.
pect to move to Orlando next month,
where Mr.. Frazer viii go into bust
ness.
Mrs. e. c. Jordan and daughter,
Frances. are spending a couple OF
weeks in Jacksonville the guests OF
relatives.
Mrs. W. H. Clark and her cousin
Miss jamie Register OF Gainesville,
spent i few days in OcaIa during the
week as the guests OF Mrs. Clark s
SON. Mr.. Howard Clark
The friends Of Mrs. Jean Conley will
/ be glad to know she is recovering
from her recent illness
Miss sara Dehon has accepted po-
sition IN the ready 10 wear depart
ment &c Rheinauer and Company
Mr. Whitfield Palmer. left on Wed
nesday for New Orleans La. where
he wiz spen a fortnight.
Mr. Allan Bridges spent few days
in ocaIa during the week the guest
Of his brother. Mr.. T z Bridges
Miss Baabette Peyser, who has
spenf the summer in Miami WITH ner
mother. Mrs Harry SfmoIls + *
pected home today IN time % start
to school Monday
Mrs. Rex G. Todd who has been
snenains the greater part of the SIM
mar n the mountains Of North Caro-
Ina returned home on Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Clark and
son Arthur, who has spent the past
three months very pleasantly az LAKE
weir IN Miss Annie Davis cottage
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

small boy and Is very popular vtsr
scores Of friends. "a
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

The new dumnaie policemen are be
me- pur IN their place and besides
heinz very expensive. are indeed a
hideous thing to have inflicted upon
tbs public for al time to come
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

Mr. Donald E. McTver has returned
home from delightful motor trip to
different parts Of North Carolina and
Hot Springs, Ark He was accom-
panied by his two daughters. Mrs
w j. Friak and Miss Frances MeIver
and his granddaughter. Betty Frink
Mrs Frink and daughter returned
home with Mr. McIver, bat Miss
Frances sIeIver remained IN Hender-
s0HyIIIe. where she has entered Fas-
sifern school for this year.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

Mrs. j. X Dickson and daughter,
Elisabeth. after very pleasant sum
mer spent with relatives IN different
parts of South Carolina. returned home
the first of the week.