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The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given tina, sealed
bids will be received at the Office Of
the County Clerk to March 9Th, 1899,
up TO 2 O'Clock p. M, for rip-rap,
macadam and gravel, by the Cubic
yard { bids for each kind Of said ma
terial to be separately made), for the
construction aud completion of that
portion of the rock road on the bed Of
the Pennington aud Potosi road, be-
ginning on the corporation line Of the
City of Pennington, in the center Of
the Pennington and Potosi road, run
ming enthusiastically along the main
line Of said road to the west side Of
Wolf creek bridge, distance of about
/ So miles, according to an order
made and entered Of record IN the st.
Francois County Court record, on the
Eth day of February, 1899. Bidders
are required to furnish with their bids
the names of their securities for The
faithful performance Of their work or
contract. Contractors or bidders to
furnish and deliver all rock or rip-rap,
macadam and gravel, at points on said
road as designated by the superiutend-
ent In charge. Bids 10 be opened by
the County Court and contract awarded
March sth, 1899, at 8 O'Clock p. m.
The Court reserves the right to reject
any aud all bids. by order of Court.
THOs. ii. STAN, Clerk.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

II seems an enSy matter TO compute
"the floating population" OF the land,
but TO estimate the real population
aAoat "a quite another task A recent
computation as TO the population Rilcat
on the Atlantic, however, calculates
that last year there was a daily average
Of 1851 vessels az sea. with 1850 men
In their crews. Every day also I.sOa
steamers. with crews numbering So
263 men and 32,C56 passengers, were
ahoat on the Atlantic. This made a
daily average for The year OF s,iSs YES.
sells and i3o,s72 persons spread over the
whole Atlantic surface.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16
Tar LADY WON.
An Anssins ooCnFreaes In g ntR oaaes
nutidinW Elevator In
ChteaxG.


reoPle who ride In lifts" In this city
acquire hope queer experiences q,
times The calling Of the floors whsrS
passengers desire to debark or embark
not ,Efrequently produces aome anus.
Ing situations. IL ell depends on the
style OF the person making the an.
houneement. OF eourse. conductors
are mute participants TO the game,
Here 10 one happening which 10 certain
Is out Of the usual run. says the Chi
eago Chrenicls.
Half q dozen passengers entered an
elevator In q big downtown ofiles build.
Ing Doctors Office there almost 10
the exclusion OF other professions.
One boy with package asked TO be de-
posted at the second floor. A woman
stood mute while q medical man
thought be would leave at the fifth.
The conductor turned an inquiring
head and the remaining passengers
with one voice Ginning Ia full chorus
shouted:
Tenth"
Seven up." murmured a gentle
voice IA the car reached ths indicated
Gaor.
Two men ssrking the tenth floor
glanced CT each other With grinB of ap'
probation HE stenographer, and q
pretty one, b. ihs "a! entered the ear.
She seemed unconscious of having
created more than passing interest,
but the conductor Wns alive to the sltu.
alton.
"Ihc Led: wis" he rnu''ercd 20 him.
self IA he gave the lever yank aud the
sar shot upward again.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16
Southeast News.

A perfectly white squirrel was killed
In jefferson county last week
William Shelton died at his home at
Hillsboro on the 5th, aged So years.
A great number of cattle In Wash
ington county are dying of black leg.
A hog was recently butchercd in
jefferson county which weighed l,lO0
pounds.
There are several applicants for the
Cape Girardeau postofiice, made vacant
by the death Of W. c. Leeeh.
A man named Hedges OF Morley,
Scott county, has lost bis wife and
three children within 4 month.
A little four. year-old daughter OF
Mrs. Hattie Branham Of Benton was
very severely burned on the LIST by her
clothes catching fire.
James Conline and his wife oi Pied
mont died within two days OF each
other. Mrs. Couline was So years old,
but the husbands age Is not given.
The Maiden News says there Is 4
runner In town that two people who
have been buried near there within a
year or 50 were buried alive, as evi.
dence was found when the bodies were
taken up for removal
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Jennie Mae. little daughter OF Mr.. aad Mrs.
c. J. HARRISON. born May H, 1871, and died
at her home AT Chestnut Ridge, Mo-, Feb,
{. 1899. Having been Macs teacher during
most of her school life. l know her TO have
been a model pupil, not only tn duties IS.
signed her, but especially so in department.
don't remember that ever had TO correct
her for any misconduct. She was always
kind. courteous AMI obliRing 10 everyone,
studied with n will and was never away
from school without good reason. while
know her iu have been a treasure at school.
know. too. she must have been a Jewel
that cannot b. replaced at home, where she
was ever willing 20 m,uIster 10 those whom
she loved. But let Us not. dear parents.
brothers. ana sister, Eriuyc too much for
Mae. for
Its not death, ths quiet slumhsr,
Altho' she rests within tkc grave.
For shs viii rise with countless numbers
To reign with Him tho came 10 save.
Aitho' we bow our heads In sorrow,
And tho our hearts are filled with pain.
There win come a glad tomorrow.
FOR She shall wake and rise again.
Z. u. MCCLIxroCE.
ss-ste, Oaneyieye papers please copy.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCEMENTS,

FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER,
WYE are authorized TO announce
" A. II. AkERs.
as n candidate for reelection TO the once OF
County school Commissioner. At the annual
school meetings on the arst Tuesday in
April. Isao.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16
Downing---AIexander.

The marriage Of DR.. Downing and
Miss Nellie Alexander In ST. Louis was
q great surprise to their friends Miss
Alexander went TO 81. Louis last week
10 attend Tire wedding Of he's cousin,
Miss Parkhurst. The day for her mar
rage to DIR. Ben X. Downing Of Green
held, AK, had been set for Feb. is,
and all arrangements had been made
at home for the wedding. DR.. Down
ing came up to st. Louis Tuesday, aud
after consultation with Mr.. Alexander
by telegraph, Il was decided that the
marriage ceremony should take place
Ia St. Louis. DIR. Frank Tyrrell per-
formed the ceremony at the Planters
Hotel, Thursday evening, In the pres
cuce Of Mrs. Harry S. Shaw, sister
of DIR. Downing, Mr. and Mrs. Al
bert Zwart aud several other friends,
and DIR. Downing aud his bride left on
the evening train for Greenfield. Miss
has many warm friends in
Pennington. who all unite In wishing
for her aud her husband long and
happy life.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Billiards. Horchoand Syrup Is not q
mixture OF stomach destroying drugs,
but Is Il scientifically prepared remedy
tina, cures coughs aud colds, and all
throat and lung troubles. Its action
ia quick, prompt aud positive. zoe
and soc. City Drug Store. ?.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

George ". Watt Of South Gardiner,
Me-, says: II have had the worst
cough, cold, ohills aud grip, and have
taken lots Of trash of no account but
profit to the vendor. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy Is The only thing that
has done any good whatever. ] haze
used one 50-cent bottle and the ohills.
cold and grip have all left me. Icos-
graduate the manufacturers Of 40 houi
est medicine" For sale by City Drug
Store.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Is your liver tired? Does II fail to
do iis dutyP Ii so, don't neglect It's
call for help. A few doses Of Herbiue
may save you a spell Of sickness. Her
bine Is the only perfect liver medicine.
It cures chlIIs ald fever, Use. City
Drug Store. 2
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16
COURTS.

CIHcUfT CoUEr-J, d. Fox, JudEs--SecoDd
Mondays In May and November.
COUNTY CoUr-First Mondays in February.
May. August ana November.
PRoRArE CoUEr-seconc Mondays In Jan.
uAry. April. July and october.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16
Obituary.

! our community has been called 10 mourn
I the sudden death ct Miss Minnie Belle lliHh.
| ley. daughter ~ James and Martha Highlcy
OF this etiy sisg Iligiicy was In good
health on "Wednesday. the irt inst That
evening she was taEcn with a severe chill,
which was followed by violent attack Of
tsplnal meningitis ,which quickly reached tho
head, causing an a1ny Of suffering which
cnly terminal q with her life. about noon
on saturday. february {. $50.
Thu t;g i!'p Of bright yuuuE woman
comes au.ljenly 30 on end ThaE unan.
houncrI death enters the homo and claims
his victim Thus the bright hopes and prom
lses Of the young are often dissiPsted.
Thus tho shadow crosses tho threshold.
bringing tears ami SORROW 10 bleeding
hearts.
'GOd sends az bitter that the sweet.
By absence known. may swcotor prove;
As DARK Tor light. as cold tor heat.
brings greater love q"
There Is something peculiarly sad In tho
death Of young persons, somehow they get
lato our hearts, and awaken bright nntici.
pations for their future. Dor AZ yet. the
world, with rs stern realities. has not
clouded the cheering CLEAN OF tic morning
nor disapp checked youthful artipr
nor carr woven Nor horely roh" ~ M
wnnted sobioty hut the dread summons
dld not come before her lips had learned 10
sing tho Redccmer's praise. ana her heart
as We believe, IN recognize ms iuvc
Her funeral was preached IN the Irrsby.
terrain church ON Monday morning. and the
remains were carried 10 the family buryin<
ground near BOnne Tore. The family who
have been douhly b-reayed, have our sym
patty under thcir great trial MAY they
nud comfort In Him who came 20 heal tho
s0rruwing.
1--WE praise Thee Off for hours Of hiss.
For days Of quiet rest.
hut. Oh. how seldom 90 We feel
That pain and tear are bcsi"' q.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Died. az his home IN ~. Francois county.
February 3D. isg9. John W Murphy. in the
5tth year Of his age, Death hath all sea
sons for his drsolating WORK tie claims
our old ana young alike. VIZ know that 81 is
allotted o. man 10 die that the narrow pris.
on house of the grave IL the common doom
.: humanity; -: ss.:sa :Es .za!. G. death
fails upon our friends and loved ones, we
cannot refrain from watering their graves
with tears 81 anguish.
The sEbieci Of THIS notice was born In ~.
Francoi, county. No, october s. is2l was
married 10 Miss alllic Gossett of thus coun
y. Dcrember 20, 1874. tie proieyscd rriig.
ion and united with the ". 4. church south
when quite q young man Is citizen none
shared the confidence and esteem OF his
iollowmeH more than he. As a husband
and father. none laGuTvd more iudustTious-
~ TO provide for the comfort and happiness
81 those depending on him. and none leaves
= more precious memory g. loved ones. hs
q Christian De was humble ana devoted.
and cndeavurcd 20 manifest the spirit ~
his Divine Master. lio was truly a good
man.
he leaves q wife. two daughters and one
sister Co mourn his loss. His funeral was
preached BY Rev. Il. O. Martin OF the Rap
tlsi Church. at his late residence. TO a large
number OF relatives and friends. HIS re-.
mains were inferred IN the Zoiman ccmetry
A. RuCKER.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

To Care q ce,s h 0ss Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All Druggists refund money u h iails
% cure. 2se. The genrias has :. D.
Q. On csch tablet.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

s'The Star Polish" cleans all kinds
OF metals. English q Co., Druggists.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Finest cigars in market. English
4 Co., Druggists.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Cats That Doh't New.
In South America there IL q race Of
eats which does not know how 10 new
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Ed. Harral will preach at the Chris
tian church next Sunday morning and
evening.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Buckwheat aud pancake -four at
Klein & Bros.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Finest line Of perfumeries, tablets,
stationery. English & Co., Druggists.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Fashionable japanese young ladies'
when they desire to look attractive,
gid their lips,
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Miss Leah Black has gone to Joplin
20 visit relatives.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

White aud black seed oats al Klein
& Bro
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Use Grape Nuts, new nourishing
and delicious table food. For lsale by
Klein & Bro.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

wASrED--A load of Straw. Al
this office.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16
WYE are authorized to announce

w hAM'L q NANHIthLk
as a candidate for election to the once OF
Marshal Of the City Of Huntington, at the
election on the FIRST Tuesday In Apri.. $50
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

"stovene "--Less work; best results
of any stove polish made. Eaglish a
Co, Druggists. /.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

WYE are authorized TO announce
w W. u, BUREs.
az S-Hiidas. TOR alacilon 10 the once Of
Marshal OF the City OF Harrington. at the
election on the irst Tuesday In April, 1870.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Mr.. NJ. P. Cayce spent several days
In 81. Louis this week. He served bis
friend, Mr.. James Primrose, ~ ecai
man at bis wedding at Webster Tues
day evening
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Jesse NcIlvRne Cofimsn died Of sp-
opleHy on the 18th inst, at the home
of his brother, Mr.. Joseph Coffman,
In Saline township, Ste. GenevisVe
county, aged 81 years, 10 months and
~ DAYS.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Tho weather for tho past week has
been . record breaker over The entire
country. Last Thursday morning the
mercury registered la Pennington from
Is TO 22 below zero, and We had zero
weather from that time up to Tuesday
morning. when It began to moderate
last Saturday night being The coolest,
when the mercury registered as low as
26 below zero in the most exposed
places. This Is the coolest weather
experienced here since January, 1864,
when, Mr.. Jcsso Marks, who was then
living at Pilot Knob, says II was %
degrees on the wrong side Of zero.
Miss Mary Wilson chnrmingly en-
tersaiued the Needle Point Club las.
Tuesday evening. New games were
played, and the latest, "floral Love
Tale" was tho feature OF the evening.
Miss Kate Braham won the frs, prize.
beautiful pendant heart, aud Miss
wilkinson the consolation prize. Each
guest was given n souvenir valentine.
Refreshments we're served aud the
evening was spent delightfully."-. Those
present were Misses Fannie Lang,
Mamie Burke. Katherine Wade, Lucy
White, Mrs. 4. G. Simmons, Mrs. Jo-
sspb CLARK Logan. Misses Nellie and
virgie Conway, Kate Braham, Kate
Marks, Mamie and Grace Lighley,
Leah Black sud Nina Wilkinson,
Mr. Anderson Counts Of Cranberry,
Texas, who has been visiting his bro
Their. Mr. J. l.. Counts, left ior home
last Monday, but before goiDg be
showed bis faith In the value and sta
bility OF Pennington real estate, Last
week he bought OF sir. Il. i. 0rieu
the lot and new brick building on the
Public Square now occupied BY Davis
s. Sprott as a general merchandise
store, paying 50, 900 spot cash for bis
bargain. lie had the money and he
didn't think he could invest Il to any
better advantage. Davis s Sproit at
once leased the property for swo years
aud will keep right along In their bus
ines sat the same old stand"
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

The Needle Poin, Club will meet
with Miss Mary Wilson this { Thurs-
day. afternoon.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Mr.. II. BlAnkinship of Loughbor'
dropped In to see us yesterday morn
ing. Speaking of the weather, b
said tha, Of the last week was the Sc
veres, he remembers since 1852, wheI
snow storm of three days and night
duration covered the ground to the
depth of ~ inches everywhere. Ill
said there were plenty Of deer her
then, but the snow was so deep that !
was almost impossible TO got out ant
kill them.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Mr.. W. X. Burks announces himself
As a candidate for City Marshal. Dick
Is too well known to need any intro
duction. Courteous, upright and fair,
be would make faithful officer and
endeavor to do his duty at all times.
He asks of the voters Of Pennington
a fair and favorable consideration Of
his candidacy, with an assurance that
no will do his beat to oil the Office sat
isfac,orily to all and with credit to
himself.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Use English Cough Syrup; best 10
market for coughs, coda. throat and
lung troubles. English q Co., Drug
gists.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

The ground tkickiy covered with
snow and COED sieighiag fos two
weeks 10 an unusual thing for this sec
ton.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Mrs. ]. weilc has added to hef
stock of dry goods and groceries fine
line Of mems and womep's shoes.
Call and see her stock before purchss-
ing. Cash or goods in exchange fer
produce.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

ososs's Tasssiss CAN Tosic--Bsss
= neshet DagllDk : O., pme1l1ts.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Use Chase q Sanborn's Famous fjcs-
tor Coffees. From l2c to soc per ID.
at Klein a Bro ..
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Just received at Klein q Bros q
carload of canned goods. Get their
prices before buying.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

''The dress oft proclaims the man, "
IL you would be we'll dressed have your
suits made at Gierse'a.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Your ciothes will always IL ysa and
be up 10 style u yoa have them made
n Y. Gierse's merchant tailoring en-
porium.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Are you enjoying ;hs travelling H.
brary, which is located at Mrs. Gather
ine Wilson's, with Miss Eudie Wilson
as Librarian The books are free to
every citizen of Pennington who will
observe the rules. The library hours
are from 8 to 3 O'Clock on Monday,
Wednesday aud Saturday, and the
trustees request that the hours be rigid
ly observed.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Mr.. Sam'l G. Vansickle announces
this week az q candidate for City Mar
shal. lie Is we'll known TO our peo-
pie as an affsble, honest and upright
man, who will do his duty eourieously
but firmly. He has served our peo-
pie faithfully for some time rs night
wstohman, aad would make the city =
good marshal. He asks a favorable
consideration of his candidacy, and II
elected will try to do bis duty In such
a way as to deserve the approval of all.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16


wASrED--A load OF Straw. Al
this Office.
Buckwheat aud pancake -four at
Klein & Bros.
Finest cigars in market. English
4 Co, Druggists.
Miss Leah Black has gone to Joplin
10 visit relatives.
Finest line Of pcrfumeries, tablets,
stationery. English & Co., Druggists.
Ed. HArral will preach at the Chris.
tian church next Sunday morning and
evening.
Use Grape Nuts, new nourishiug
and delicious table food. For lsale by
Klein & Bro.
"stovene "--Less work; best rssullt
of any stove polish made. English 4
Co, Druggists.
The Needle roin, Club will meet
with Miss Mary Wilson this (Thurs-
day. afternoon.
Use Chase q Sanborn's Famous ijcs-
tor Coffees. From Ice to soc per 10.
at Klein 4 Bro s.
''The dress oft proclaims the man, "
IL you would be well dressed have your
suits made at Gierse's.
Just received at Klein q Bros q
carload of canned goods. Get their
prices before buying.
r. Gierse has just received fine
line Of Spring suisings. Suits from
els up, put up In best style.
Use English Cough Syrup; best 10
markes for coughs, colds. throat and
lung troubles. English q Co., Drug.
gisss.
The ground tksckly covered with
snow and COED sielghing fos two
weeks 10 an unusual thing for this sce-
iiop.
Your clothes will always IL ysa and
be up 10 style u yoa have them made
n Y. Gierse's merchant tailoring en-
porinm.
The ladies ofthe .sTaesday Muuioal''
win give q parlor oencsrt Al the homo
loi Miss EisoaberE Tuesdsy, February
~. Il 8p. y. A1misuisa ~ sesls.
xlslrts = - y ~ Dr. -
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

The Harrington Marble and Granite
Works has on hand . large stock of
finished work. Some fnc granite
monuments. made Of the Barre, Con-
cord, Quincy, and Ebony grxnises.
Also a large stock Of marble MONT
mcnts and head stones. Those who
intend 10 decorate tho graves Of their
relatives " friends with granite OF mar
bic would do well to call while thefc
b large stock Of tinishsd work to se-
ieos from. wosa and msisriai kuais
ansesd to give satisfaction In every ~
specs. Respectfully,
FARnixGTuM NARHIE
AND GRANITE wogxs.
orovs's TasssiMs CAN Tosic---Bsss
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Court convened Monday, February
9Th, with the following officers present :
l. 4. Swink, Presiding Justice; John
IL. Saffell and W. NJ. Smith, Associate
Justices JEFF d. llighley, Sheriff, and
rhok. II STAN. CLERK
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

We have just finished our ANNUAL
stock taking, and as we have lot Of
goods that We do not want 10 carry
over, we arc offering some great bar
gains which il will pay our friends and
customers to avail themselves Of. We
would rather nave the money to put
into our spriug stock than the goods,
and are anxious TO let them go cheap,
cheap, cheap. cox d NIXON.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

F. Gierse, the merchant tailor, has
been among you a long time, and his
work speaks for itself. lie keeps the
largest line Of piece goods to select
from, which Is moro satisfactory than
selecting from samples, but be will also
order any special goods you may wish.
His prices are always low aud his
work guaranteed.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-16

Herman Tranerninht, merchant
tailor, has just received 3 fine line Of
spring goods and SAMPLES. to which
be invites the attention Of the public.
Don't fail TO see them before ordering
your spring suits.