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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
ENGINEER IS SHOT IN HIS CAB.
Man Who Did Shooting Said Thought
Trainmen Had Robbed His store.

Florence, Nov. 23.-Claiming that
he thought the men had attempted
to rob his store, a merchant named
Poole shot and probably mortally,
wounded Harry G. Ritner, Atlantic
Coast Line engineer, while he was
sitting in the cab OF his locomotive
at the station at Elrod, N. c., and
came near Wounding Charles Brock,
brakeman, several buckshot passing
through the latter's clothing. The
shooting became known here this af-
ternoon.
Mr.. Ritner was carried to hos
pital In Fayetteville soon after he
was wounded, and it is reported
here that there is little hope held
out for his recovery, the shot having
taken effect near his heart. AS Brock
was returning to the locomotive af-
ter switching car into a side track
In front Of POole's store last night,
he heard several shots near by. More
were fired as he sprang into the cab.
One Of these struck Engineer Ritner,
who fell to the floor in front OF tho
flrebox Of his locomotive. When the
train employees carried Mr.. Ritner
to the depot Poole appeared with n
shotgun in his hand and stated that
he had fired the shots. declaring that
someone had been trying to break
into his store, and that he thought it
was tho engineer and brakeman.
Robbers broke into the depot at
Mars Bluff last night, blew open the
iron safe and cleaned out its con-
tents. taking $4,000 in mortgages,
$500 in Liberty bonds and about $50
in cash. The money was the cash
receipts for the day OF the Atlantic
Coast Limos agency, but the mort
cages and bonds belonged to the
agent. No trace Of tho robbers could
be found by officers who Investigated
the looting to-day. A pile of ashes
was found near the depot, and it is
believed that the robbers burned the
mortgages there, not being able 10
use them.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
LADY FILES SUIT FOR 100000.
SV1fo OF Former Governor Asks Court
to Give Largo Verdict.
A dispatch from Columbia says:


Alleging that the deceased during
his lifetime promised to pay her and
remember her in his will for her un-
remitting care, which he failed to do,
Mrs. Lille S. Blease, Of this city,
of former Governor Cole Il. BloaSe,
has filed a suit for 100000 against
the estate Of the late Benjamin l..
Abney, at one timo division counsel
for the Southern railway, and one
Of the leaders Of the South Carolina
bar, who died at the Blease home on
Nov. II, 1921.
The complaint. which was filed re-
Gently, on John II. Abncy, an attor-
ney Of New York city, as administra-
tor Of the estate OF his brother, re-
cites that B. l.. Abncy started to re-
side with the former Governor and
Mrs. Blease at tho Governors Man.
sion in April. 1911. during the Blease
administration, and had lived with
the family continuously until his
death.
THAT" continues the complaint,
tiff, at the request Of the same Ben
jamin l.. Abney, deceased. rendered
and furnished to him constant, ardu-
Gus and eXacting attention, care, la
Dor and service.
"That considerable part Of said
time The said deceased was sick, ner-
vous and irritable. demanding and
recurring taC'ful and constant care,
attention, service and nursing, and
plaintiff rendered to said deccdent
Cat much personal sacrifice to her
self. use and expenditure OF bodily
health. strength and vigOr), the at
tentions and care necessary to meet
his needs and demands, and to make
his home life comfortable. to relieve,
as far as possible. his nervous, irrita-
BILE nature and condition.
"That tho dCccdcnt promised and
agreed, constantly renewing and re-
pcaling said promises and agreement
from time to time to pay and compen-
safe plaintiff for such services, and
especially to make ample provision
at his death, by will, to compensate
her for such services, the legal and
moral obligation Of which he con-
stantly recognized and highly valued
and appreciated.
"That said decedent failed and
neglected 10 carry out his contract
and to compensate the plaintiff for
such services.
"That said services, labors and
attentions so furnished by plaintiff
to said Benjamin l.. Abney were OF
the value Of and reasonably worth
tho sum Of 0,000."
Although no inventory Of the AL
ncy estate has ever been made public
ii is estimated in finHncial and legal
circles here to be worth approXi-
matcly $7i0,000. Other than few
small bcqucsts the whole estate goes
to tho dcceased's brother, John r.
Abney. and his sister, Mrs. Lula Hun
ter, Of Atlanta, Ga.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
Iintlcr GOfOl'th,

The news of the death Of Linder
Gotorth, which occurred at his home
two miles below Westminster Sum
day, was received with sadness by
all his friends and acuuaintances.
MIR. Goforth had been sufferer from
cancer Of the stomach for two years
or more and he realized for some
time that he could not get well.
Mr.. Goforth was an humble hon
est citizen, and he was we'll liked by
everybody. He was Il fine farmer and
had worked a great deal the past two
or three years when his physical suf-
fering was great.
MIR. GOforth was a son of the late
John J. Goforth and came to this sec
ton with his family in the nineties
He married Miss Eta jennings, a
daughter Of the late Harrison len
nings, about % years ago. He leaves
his widow and two daughters, Mrs.
Theo. Martin and Miss Eva Goforth.
They have the sympathy Of the ccm-
munity in their hour Of grief
Mr.. Goforth was perhaps is or 90
years old. Ho had been devoted
member Of the First Baptist church
Of Westminster for several years
His body was buried in the cemc-
terry Of the First Westminster BaD-
tist church on Monday afternoon 1T
8 o'clock, the funeral being conduct
ed by Rev. Il. f. Jones, the pastor,
in the presence Of many friends and
relatives OF tho deceased.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
SAYS HAS SURE D1AnErtss ouim.
Prof. Stengcl Tells Of EHperiiM ut
University Of Toronto.
A dispatch from phlladelpn

A dispatch from Philadelphia re-
Gently says:
After years Of investigation and
research, in which time medical sci
ence was at standstill tod cover
Il successful treatment for&aia betes.
psychologists at the university Of
Toronto have prepared serpn that
Is pronounced an absolute euro for
the disease"
A small quantity Of the serUm was
sent to The University Of Pennsylva-
MIA q week ago for physiciapg there
to use cXpGrimentally on diabetc pa
tients. To-day, after several mice
tions had been given to three pa
tfents selected for tho purpo&o, Dr.
Alfred Stengel, professor Of me edicine
In the medical school OF the URiver-
sity, pronounced the experiments an
unqualified success.
81 regard tho serum as one OF the
big discoveries Of the age III n adical
science" DR.. Stengel said 80 far
as we have been able to discova,', it's
results have been entirely sAtisfac-
tory. After using 1t we have found
great Improvement in the p3tisnts
to whom it was Administered,
DR.. Stcngel was asked il re card
ed the serum as still In the eNperi-
mental stage.
"No; I think it Is all, .bsOln.c cure
for Diabetes" he replied, "Fnople
must not imagine, though, tha! ii is
a curc-all for everything Fer :he
treatment Of diabetes, Lise }sa that
has always batiied physicians, il is n
great step forward. Undoubtedly in
that way lies the future treatment Of
the disease.
"The University Of Toronto ant us
small quantity for experimental
purposes. We will make report to
physicians there Of our ohgery lions
Of the effect OF the serum ongdiuhetes
and say that we regard it a emf
nently satisfactory"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
a TONIC

Groves TasteIcss chill Tonic restores
Energy and Vitality by Purifying and
Enriching the Blood. When you feel it's
Strengthening, invigorating effect, see how
it brings color to the cheeks and how
it improves the appetite. you will then
appreciate its true tonic value.
Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is simply
Iron and Quinine suspended in syrup. So
pleasant even children like it. The blood
needs QUININE to Purify it and IRON to
Enrich it. Destroys Malarial gems and
Grip germs by its Strengthening, In yjgor.
ating Effect. 60c &.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
475 MEN ARE TRAPPED in MINE
And Dead Number 81, With Lives OF
Many Others in Doubt.

birmingham, Ala, Nov. 23.
Eighty-four lives were lost and GO
persons were injured as a result OF
an accident and explosion yesterday
in Dolomite No. coal mine Of the
Woodward Iron Co., according to a
statement issued at noon to-day by
Frank II. Crookard, president Of the
company. or the injured SO were
removed to their homes and % we're
In hospitals. Work Of Identification
at that hour had not been completed,
but il was believed that there were
3S white dead and 20 white injured.
Removing tho Dead.
Work Of removing tho dead from
Dolomite mine No. Of the Under
wood Iron Co., in which ATS men
were trapped by an explosion yester-
day, was renewed with vigor by res
cuc crews aided by undcrtakers' as
sistants to-day after daylight. The
company officials estimated that the
list Of dead might be Increased over
81. Checking Of injured indicated
that the list OF GO was approximately
correct. OF the known dead 35 were
white men, while approximately so
per cent arc negroes, according to
Company officials:
Rt lcaSL 0u men VINO are listed In
the casualties We're either killed or
injured when a train Of trip cars run
ming wild from :he tipple crashed
into the mine yard in the main entry.
This accident caused the swapping
of al electric cable, which in turn
set OF the dust, which resulted In the
explosion. The concussion rocked tho
earth for miles around and occurred
so nearly simultaneously with the
accident which produced +. that the
victims were not aware what was
happening.
AS the first streal-s Of dawn swept
the eastern sky, weary watchers near
the pit appeared to gain new hope
that missing loved ones might be
found, despite the announcement
that 'all the live persons have been
removed White and black huddled
in the biting cold about tho pit. Many
children refused to be comfortcd and
tots OF tender years stood through
tho long nigh. watching with sad but
eager eyes every crew that emerged.
JOY occasionally rewarded women
and children by workers turning up
from, out OF ,he night following their
escape from two other exits. These
other exits were miles from the main
entrance, and this caused families to
be separated from lhOsc rescued for
several hours in some instances.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
Rev. David Mills Killed In New York

New York, Nov. 23. Rev David
G. Mills, president Of the Prcsbytc-
r!an Synod Of America and pastor OF
Il church in Astoria, died at Il Long
Island city hospital last night from
injuries sustained when he was hit
by taXicab. lie was G2l years old.
Rev. Mills was born at Macon, Ca.
and graduated at Princeton l'nivcr~
s!ty In 1881. and four years later re-
ceived Il degree from the University
Theological Seminary. I'm 1908
Princeton University conferred upon
him a degree Of doctor Of divinity.
His first pastorate was at Benning-
ton. y. J. Since 1911 he had been at
Astoria, Long Island. Besides a son,
David G., Jr., he is survived by his
widow and one daughter.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
WOMAN SAVED BY NEGRO NAN.
Mrs. n. Il. Jnmison, ~ (;roa. wood,
Had Narrow Escape.

Greenwood, Nov. '2l. =. Pn,nging
over a lifteen-foot embankmeny into
Il pool, where her head was suNmerg-
cd, Mrs. AT. Jamison, wife OF II. A.
'. Jamison, superintendent Q Con-
ME Maxwell Orphanagc, narrowly
escaped death shortly aiter o'clock
this afternoon, when She lost control
Of coupe she was driving. A negro
who was digging sand in Hardlabor
creek. near the orphanage, lc icued
Mrs. Jamison. She was 'uninjured,
not even being cut by the snas, cred
glass OF the car. Two little girls,
Billy and Emmie Lee Morgttl. who
were with Mrs. Jamison, waYn also
unhurt, except for slight CIT suf-
fcred by Emmie Lee.
Mrs. Jamison' could not eSplain
how she lost control Of her Ga She
had started to Lander College to
take the little girls for their music
lessons when, in some unar;oiint-
able way, the car swevvad rrum the
roadway and plunged ilIio th;> creek.
Fiad 1t not been for tho timely arri-
val of the negro, Mrs. Jamison would
have drowned.
One of the little girl said SHE had
a bunch Of flowers whiGh she was
arranging for her teacher ana Mrs.
Jamison must have gla need at thnm,
allowing the car TO swcrvG from the
road. Or. w. P. Turl or. who nap
pcned to pass few moments aftel
the accident. examined thC occurants
Of the wrecked car ana pronounced
them all uninjured. TIE two ch.;-
drcn make their home with Or. and
Mrs. .Jamison.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
Westminster Auto Wrecks Itself.
(Tugaloo Tribune, Nov. 21.)

(TuBaIOO TriDune, Nov. I'D
An automobile rarely ever runs
away Of it's own free will and accord
and smashcs itself up. This Is what
John Hull's Studebaker did last Fri
day afternoon, however. Tho car was
driven to the Westminster Baptist
church, and after the occupants had
alighted and gone into the church
the car, which was left near the top
Of the hill, plunged down the street
to the foot Of the rise in the street,
turning to one side and striking
light pole. The fendcrs, top, steer
ing wheel and the lights were dam
aged by striking the pole.
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
Sending Potatoes to Europe.
A dispatch from Florence says

A dispatch from Florence says:
Samples Of South Carolina grown
sweet potatoes will be shipped to sew
eral European countries shortly in
an effort to create foreign demand
for tho product, according to a state
mont to-day by n. b. Young, prcsi-
dent Of the State Potato Growers AS
sOciation. Mr.. Young announced that
efforts were being made to establish
pcrmapcnt connections abroad for
potatoes
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
Old Hickory Selects Grccnville.

'Grecnville, Nov. 81. - Headauar-
ters OF the Old Hickory Veterans AS
ISOLATION, composed Of veterans OF
the Thirticth Division, will be moved
to Greenville at once from Knox
vile, Tenn, il was announced to-day
by Major G.. Hayward Mahon, prcsi-
dent Of the association. Herman b.
McMannaway, assistant secretary of
the Greenville Chamber Of Com
merce, has been named secretary Of
the association.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29

Hurry, mother! Even cross, sick
child loves the "fruity" taste Of "Cal-
ifornia Fig Syrup" and it never fails
to open tho bowels. A teaspoonful to-
day may prevent a sick child to-
morrow. II constipated, bilious, fo-
vcrish, fretful, has cold collie, or jf
stomach Is sour, tongue coated,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
Tho Names Got Mixed.
Editor KeOwce Courier:

Editor KeOwce Courier:
Through mistake my name was
connected with Ira Richardson in
the recent session OF court at Wal
halla. The .ruc bill was returned
against Leo Kcaton instead Of Clyde
kcatOn. will appreciate it if you
will publish this correction.
Very truly, Clyde kc"ton
Ncwry. s. G., Nov. 70, 1922.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
Habitual Constipation Cured
In Ia to 2l DAYS

'LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN' is specially
prepared Syrup pTonic-Laxative for Habtual
Constipation. 1t relieves promptly but
should be taken regularly for II to 21 days
to induce regular action. It Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. COO
pcr bottle
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
Literal Obedience.
(B0ston Transcript) J

Doctor: The room seems to be
cold, Mrs. Ho0ligan. Have you kept
tho thermometer at 10, as ! told
you?
Mrs. Hooligan: Shure an I have,
doctor. There's the thing in toom-
bier af warrum wather at this blessed
minnit.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29

Hurry! It's your duty. Each day
yon see a little more hair falling out
ana You are making no effort to
avoid badness. What pity. Fall
ing hair means your hair is weak,
sick possibly dandrun is strangling
IL. or The hair root pores in The scalp
are not firm and tight, thus wasting
the hair-growing oils.
Dandcrnc almost instantly stops
railing hair OF men or women and
cleans every particle OF dandruff
away, then the hair takes on new
life, vigor and strength to grow
strong. thick and long.
Danderine Is dclightful-not sticky
or greasy. Go to any drug store now
and get bottle. Use it. Have
healthy, heavy, beautiful hair and
lots Of it.---adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
Piles Cured in 6 to II DAYS

to Itching Blind. Bleeding or Protrudine Piles.
Instantly relieves Itching Piles and you can get
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
Ncwbcriy County School Buys Truck
(NcWhcrry Herald and NeWs)

me trustees OF the st. Johns
school hayo made arrangements to
transport the children of that school
to Pomaria. This is the first school
III Ncwberry unity to purchase q
truck for this purpose.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29

breath bad, remember good cleans
ing or the little bowels is often all
that Is necessary.
ASK your druggist for genuine
'California Fig Syrup" which has di-
rcctions for babies and children OF
an ages printed on bottle. Mother!
You must say "California" or you
may get an imitation fig syrup.--adv
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
The tlulnlne That Docs Not Affect The Head

Because Of its tonic and laxative effect, LANA.
TIVE BROMO OUlNINI:i is bette, .han ordinary
Quninc aud does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name nd
look for the signature OF l.. W. GROVE. 3oc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
No Worms In g. Healthy Child

All children troubled with Woymi hnvc an un-
healthy color. which indicates roor h!ooA, aud as
rule. there Is more or css stomuca distIbbnce.
GROVES TASIELE&S CHILL rosie, aipou fegr-
larly for two or three weeks vii .u.cl IN, blood,
improve the digestion, and act as nncGalSircngth-
cnine Tonic to the whole system Nntnic vii then
throw oil or dis"ci tho worms, tic Child " llbe
10 perfect hcah, Pleasant to t.k. G0c per 'ottle.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
Never Sick--Far fpopr Won.

tAmcrican Legion WpcKly.)
81 PERKINS pumps full halls a mile
From tho place where he does
dwell:
80. thonHh 81 isn't sick q all,
Yet he is far from wun
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29

now rear signal for automobiles
dlspiays the word "slow" in green
hGht when either the cutch or brake
pcdal is opera ted and stop" IN red
when both are used. ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-11-29
Thinks Old Rule was Bc,tcr.

We are in receipt of the following
Letter from a subscrilcr, former
resident Of OcoEce, but now OF Pick
ems county:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-03
IS los YEARS OLD,
NEVER SAW MOVIES

London, Dec. PSI live because
have Gods blessing, and tAaE IS why
shall 60 on living"
This is the explanation of her long
life given by Mrs. Elizabeth Pennlck,
native cf Essex, who at the age Of
1O5 years is still active. Although her
memory is beginning to fail her, she
made accurate references to her life
of forty years ago, when she worked
in the fields.
Mrs. Penrick gives the following
advice to people who desire to live a
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-03

ty to build up school. Col. Aull en-
dorsed what Rev. Harman said in
compliment to Mrs. Pugh.
When Col. Aull was through speak
ing Mr.. John C. Neel was called to
the front. He said while he owned
property in the district he would urge
upon. the people to vote on 10 mills
tax which was the only plan to make
the school what it ought to be, that
good roads and good schools were the
greatest hope of country.
The tree was beautifully decorated
and the teacher had prepared 80
sacks of fruit and candy which hung
on the tree, one for each scholar, be-
sides a number of other gifts of va
rious kinds, which were all distrFbut-
ed by old Santa Claus, and the chill
dren were made happy.
Then a fish pond and cake walk
concluded the exercises of the even
ing. The school spirit of Union is
still growing and if the trustees and
patrons will stand by the teacher the
next Christmas exercises that are held
will be in a new building where ev-
ervbody can be comfortably enter
tanned.
A happy New Year to one and all
is the greeting of your humble friend,
T. J. W.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-03

If this letter is too long to read
Please tell me the reason why;
SO read JUS what you can of it,
And pass the rest on oy.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1922-02-08
Fred H. Wedge.

Fred H. Wedge died Saturday, jan
uary %, after few hours illness fol-
| lowing a shock.
| He was born in Lowell, August 10,
1864, and married Nettie L. Tibbets
of Coventry on September II, 1885.
| To them five children were born, four
of whom are now living, Mrs. Althea
Lunbra, Springfield, Mass; Mrs.
Orene Dudley, of Greensboro; Earle
and Glenn of Orleans. He was for
merly an employee of the E. T..
Chandler Co and IL years ago return
| ed to work for the Parker Young Co.,
where he was employed as millwright
until October, 1921, when he went to
work for the Groveton Paper Co,
1roveton, N. H., on account of dull
times. His familiar figure will long
be missed by the citizens of Orleans.
Besides an aged mother, three half
sisters, two half brothers and his
immediate family, he leaves many
friends to mourn his loss.
Funeral services were held at his
home Tuesday, January 81, 1922,
Rev. c.. d. Pierce officiating. Inter
ment was at Irasburg. Those from
out. of town to attend the funeral
were John Tibbets and Mr.. and Mrs.
"A. y. Clapper, NoIIH Troy; MI anu
Mrs. T. H. Corley, Irasburg, Miss
Ruth Corley, Newport; Mrs. A. M.
Lumbra, Springfield, Mass, and Mrs.
Edwin Dudley, Greensboro.
The floral tributes were as fol-
lows: Sprays from Methodist La
dies Aid society, F. M. Dean and
family, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hardy,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Sargent and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. t. III. Corley, Mr..
and Mrs w. J. Prindle, Mortified;
Misses Elsie Skinner and Mildred
Ordway; P. E. Griggs, st. Johns
bury; Misses Ruth and Theda Cor
ley; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hemenway,
and Mrs. Florence Coons, Spring
field, Mass; pillow from the i'm
mediate family, wreath from the
Jackson store, Springfield, Mass;
and large floral piece from Mrs. A.
M. Lumbra, Springfield, Mass.
I CARD OF THANKS wish to
express our most sincere thanks to
the friends and neighbors who so
kindly assisted US in our late be-
reavement. We also greatly appre-
ciate the kindness of those who paid
their last tribute with beautiful
! flowers.
Mrs. F. H Wedge and family.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1922-02-08
ORLEANS
o. ". Locke, Reporter
A. o. Austin, Business Agent
Orleans Sidewalks.

Many towns ask the abutting land
owners to pay a part of the expense
of building and repairing sidewalks
in proportion to the benefits accru-
ing. The Orleans village charter pro-
vides that the village now has no
such bylaw. There are arguments
on both sides of this question. The
trustees express no opinion but SIM
ply bring the matter to the atten-
ton of the voters discussion. Should
adjoining land owners pay one-fourth
of the cost, the village might have
one-third more sidewalks without adj
ditional taxes. Should one-half of
the expense be so paid the village
might have twice as much sidewalk
without adding to the tax rate. Prob
ably no hard and fast rule could be
fixed that would be just in all cases.
Possibly no division would always be
just. Think it over and see if you
wish such an article in the village
warning.