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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
County Court.

An adjourned term of the County
Court was held this week, beginning
Monday and closing Tuesday, all onl-
GERS present.
Warrants were issued as follows
VIM. Boatright, S4j, care of Jake
Woolum; Is. II. Marbury, $500, quar-.
ter's salary S. J. IIcnslcy, $3.50,
quarters salary; II. NJ Murphy,
S31 80, quarters salary Joe Nelson,
jantor; Rinkc Hardware & Undcrtak.
ing Co, 81 90, for burying Nora Kcf-
fer; j. A. Lawrence, 50, for freight,
etc, and S4l5.92 for fees for quarter
ending October lst Worrcll Mfg. Co.,
s37 so, for invoices; Pauly Jail Build
ing Co, $40, for Jail cots; Farming
ton Times Printing Co, So, for sta
tiOnery, &C.. Mrs S. Petty, 60 cents,
for one dozen bottles glue; Samuel L.
Asbury, slj, for experimenting coun-
ty iniirmary; 7. Il. Mccormick, 81 80
for livery hire; l.. W. Merritt, road
oyersccr, SGl.S5; George Herzog,
Sl.jj for repair work for county farm
inmates; Samuel l.. Asbury, IS. so for
surveying; j. j. Kollmcycr, road over
seer, S22.50; Sarah Swinland, $40 for
transportation of Priscilla Pair to deaf
and dumb school; c. +. Tulloch,
County Court justice, sl1.5O; Allen
Hill, same, 5000; j. A. Sprott,
same. SO; II NJ Murphy, q for at
tendance on court.
Rewards of 800 each were offered
for the apprehension and delivery to
the Shoriff of the following persons:
Richard Newman, fclonious assault;
John McCaryer, fugitive from justice,
and Fred Mueller, wanted for murder.
The clerk was instructed to certify
same TO the Governor with request that
he duplicate the rewards
On petition of =. V Ashburn, b. +.
Hamilton, j. Z. Williams and others
to the number of 100 houscholders,
Court made an order to submit to the
qualified voters OF the county at the
next general election the question of
determining the enforcement of the
provisions OF article two, section 47s4
X. s. OF 1899, restraining swine, sheep
and goats, in this county.
On petition of John b. Highly and
others, the petitioners agreeing to pay
1920 for same, tho court ordered an
appropriation of like amount for the
improvement of the old Perine road,
upon the petitioners paying 1920 into
the county treasury.
Dramshop licenses granted to James
Cooper and S. e. Ilighlcy.
Ellis Richardson was appointed con-
stable Of Big River township.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
BISMARCK BREvlTlES.

&. A. Hunt is on the sick list this
week.
James Prtlc Of Fredcricklown was
on our streets Tuesday.
f. +. Beard returned home from
Indian Territory last Friday.
DR.. j. L. Eaton made a profession
al visit to Knob Lick Tuesday.
Fisher Shaner and wife are visiting
relatives in St Louis this week.
George W. Clarkson and Judge Tul-
lock visited Pennington Tuesday.
S. NJ. Carter, cashier OF the Iroudalc
Bank, visited friends here Sunday.
Evangelist A. X Cloakc is holding
series Of meetings at the Christian
church.
Charles Ryan and wife of Boise,
Idaho, who have been visiting the fam
lily of Charles johnson, left fol their
home Monday.
Mcssrs. A. I. Nixon, +. s. Cole,
". +. Matkin and j, W Ycargaiu Of
Pennington were on our streets for II
brief time Tuesday.
Work on our streets still progresses.
Sidewalks are being constantly i'm
proved and covering the graded ccnters
with chats will soon commence.
Monda Murphy, our popular sheriff,
was on our streets one day this week.
Mr.. Murphy has a strong personal fol-
lowing here regardless of politics, and
many are the favorable comments
upon his record rs an honorable, elf
cient and trustworthy officer.
VICTOR.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
LlBERTyVlllE ITEMS.

Mrs. j. c. Crow returned from th
Worlds Fair Saturday.
j. c. Crow shipped two cars o
stock TO ST. Louis Monday.
Runa Burks visited n. A. Kinkeat
this week and took squirrel hunt.
Miss Mamie Sebastian returned
Monday from a visit to her uncle ut
fredericktown.
Ira j. Cashion of Ilennesscy, Okla
homa, is visiting his brother, p. A.
Cashion of this place.
Asa Stepp and family, who spent
last week here with relatives, returned
to their home at Jackson on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Williams, who
have been spending some time at the
Worlds Fair, returned home Sunday.
Theodore Keippo bought nice
bunch Of graded steers, ono and two
years old. from K. i. Sebastian Mon
day.
Our honorable County Court has
no. given this road district enough
money this year to buy lumber to re-
pair the culvcrts that are down. but
some parts of the county get rock
roads and bridges.
We believe that all counties and To-
calities have some people in them who
do not regard morality, sociabiily and
liberty as anything, and we
are sorry to say that libertyvllc is not
exempt from some of this class of pco-
Pile. A class whose children curse and |
use vulgar language, and their parents
sanction all they do or say, is some
hing to be dcplorcd, and a moral
and respectable people here are long
ng for the time to come when their
will not have 30 associate
with this kind Of children.
FELIX.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
CHURCHES.

PRESBYTERIAN. Rev. g.. &, hlCkok fas
tor-prruchng sunday morning ana oven
ing, sunday school at 80 II. M, WIN d.
IIARl,S. superintendent. prayer meeting
"Wednesday evening,
METHODIST EPISCOPAL ~urTu-RhN' l.. II.
JINbI>s. Pns:ur-lrcuchlng every sunday
morning ana evening, sunday school AZ
y Oa m, MERRILL PIrINN, superintendent
rmyor meeting every wednesday evening
METHODIST ETsDpTN.-ltIE. W, H. DC
.puM,Dh. Pastor Preaching every sunday
morning ANA evening" sunday school nj
p uu.m .. ut. " T.. Elliot, Suporintend /
rIn,ar meeting every Wednesday evening
HAuI,r. Prayer meeting rnrhWednosday
ryunlnr sunday -cunolnt $50 II. m, w
3. Diuru superintendent.
,mw,rI,N ,mH,u--ELp. f. :, lilLLMAN'
Pastor Preaching every sunday morning
ana evening sunday school every sunday
ut lD.n.u. MI. IS. clan, superintendent.
LlmU,> REV. \. l.. EouLPING, Pastor
.runrnnlv every sunday morning except
the fourth. ellnauI-m after church.
DAuou,.E Ey. FATHER TooMNr, resident
priest. Mass every sunday except nrst at
too CLOCK. rrrrruf-m -rur iay at 20.
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YOUR
PEACH SEEDS
ARE WORTH
40 CE Mt S
Per Bushel if Taken to
KLEIN GROCER CO.
Tabard Inn.

( The library will be found at Pelty's
book store. 1t is earnestly desired
that the library be put on a more pay
ing basis. A representation of the
management is expected soon to see
what can be done in this regard
There are over eighty members, and If
each member would make but two ex-
changes a month and PAY for them,
the library would soon be in flour
ishing condition. No tickets will be
sold, and FIVE cents will be charged
for each book exchanged, money to be
put in the slot of the library. /, is
the cheapest book service we can have,
If all the members will do their part.
All persons having more than one book
are earnestly requested TO return them.
II you are in doubt as to whether you
owe the library something, give it the
benefit of the doubt. This is NOT A
PUBLIC LIBRARY, but for the bene.
fit of its members.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
Obituary.

Mrs. Margaret Virgins died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. &. +.
Lott, in ST. Louis, September %,
1904, aged so years. She was on a
visit from Wayne county to her daugh-
tiers, and while there was taken sick
and died very suddenly. Her maiden
name was Helen Montgomery; she
was born in Carter County. Mo-, in
1854, and married to NJ F. Virgins,
of Washington county in January,
1871. They lived for some time at
Bismarck Eight children we're born
to them, seven Of whom and her hus-
band survive her: Mrs. & +. Lott
of Valley Park, Fred Virgins of Des-
loge, Mrs. II. W. Mcfarland of Min
neapolis, Mimi, and Misses Anna,
Cassie, Grace and Cecil OF St. Louis
She was devoted wife, fond mother
and devout christian and lived hap
PLY with her family until a still small
voice said "comc up higher" What
a comfort to her bcreavcd ones to
know that she is in possession of the
Great Comforter Of this lifc--the only
one in death
G. W. Il.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
GENERAL NEWS GOSSIP.

Postmaster General Payne died nj
his residence in Washington on the
4th.
A man died in Mobile, Ala, on Sep
TENDER 30th of sunslroke, the first case
during the season,
The canning factory at Doniphan
has already sold four car loads OF to-
matoes, and is now holding the balance
of its product for better prices.
A telegram from Chippewa, Wis,
to the city press says that charivaii
which began Sept. Sd in honor of
Prof. Nerbeck and his wife is still in
progress every night.
John aud Mart lIuson, who were in
the Doniphan jail for horse stealing,
made their escape on the 25th ult.
They were to receive three years
sentence the following Tuesday, and
decided to be free.
Cha irman Taggart of the National
Demo cratic Committee declares that
New York, Indiana and Connecticut
are safe for the Democratic National
ticket, and that Wisconsin is the only
really doubtful State.
Lieutenant Governor Thorne of Ken
lucky, who as Acting Governor during
the absence of Governor Beckham,
pardoncd Louisville murderer, will
not be permitted to make Democratic
speeches in his State during the cam
paign.
The International Peace Congress
at Boston adopted resolutions on the
9th intended to bring about an end to
the Russo Japanese war. BY the terms
of the resolution the congress will ad-
dress an appeal to the Emperors Of
Russia and Japan to terminate the
struggle, and each of the powers sig
natory to the Hague convention will be
formally requested to press upon Rus
STA aud Japan the Importance Of put
ting an end to war.
A Cleveland millionaire named Hart
had daughter who was married to a
Baron Takacs, from whom she is now
separated. When the Baron was test
flying on the stand, MIR. Hart said he
was willing to give the Court $50 il it
would clear the room aud leave him
alone with his son-in-law, for the am
bulance would be needed. One item
of the Baron's testimony was that his
wife had paid $40, 900 Of his debts.
Trinidad, Colo, was visited by
heavy transforms last week which cul-
minated on the lst in cloudburst,
which struck the city during the night.
Las Animas river divides the town,
and from small stream it became a
raging torrent and swept everything
within its boundary away. The San
Ia Fe depot was washed entirely
away. with all freight, express
and mail that was at the station.
A new hotel near completion was
entirely destroyed. The Carnegie IL
brary in process of construction was
badly damaged. There was no loss
of life, but the damage to property
was about $1,000, 900. The electric
light and telephone service were badly
crippled, but within few days were
in operation again. In Now Mexico
and Oklahoma the flood washed away
entire towns, with considerable loss Of
| life.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
Death Of Peter Schmidt.

Mr.. Peter Schmidt, for thirty-tye
years citizens Of Pennington, died al
his home last Wednesday morning,
October 8, 1904, aged 81 years. lie
he'd been in declining health for sever
al years aud unable to attend to bus
mess. The day before his death he
was out driving, but on his return home
was taken with sinking spell, and
gradually grew weaker until he passed
peacefully away at s O'Clock Wednes-
day morning. The funeral will take
place from the Catholic Church Sun
day, the 9th insl., at 1880 p. m.
Peter Schmidt was born in Germany
aud came TO this country when eight
years old, his family locating at Ed
wardsville, Ill. At the age OF fifteen
he enlisted in the Union army and
served until the close of the civil war.
After the war he went to St. Louis,
where he learned the BARRIERS trade
and in 1869 he was married In that
city to Miss Barbara Eller. In 1871
he removed to Pennington, where he
resided up TO the time Of his death.
He has hold several municipal Offices,
having served as Marshal, Alderman
and Mayor of this city. Ic was also
member of the |. o. o. F., X. of Z.
and A. 0. L. W. orders.
MIR. Schmidt! enjoyed the respect
and good will of our people and had
many friends throughout the county.
lie was Il loving husband aud father
aud very much devoted to his family,
who have the sympathy of all in their
sorrowful bereavement. He leaves a
wife, three children, Peter Schmidt,
Jr., Mrs. Gus Boyd and Mrs. Guy Tul.
loch, and little grand. daughter, Hat
tic Schmidt, besides two brothers. one
at Edwardsyillc, H., and one in Ger
many, TO mourn his death.
Fall Dress Goods. Beautiful Line.
Nnu. ,,I 80. a Y 90. l..
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
KNOB LICK.

Miss Matte O'Bannon and daugh-
ter, Miss Birdie, were in town Mon
dUy.
Mrs Sarah ilamlin returned Mon :
day from the Fair and reports a good
time.
We are having plenty of rain and
mud This reminds us that we voted
against rock roads.
Rev. Fred Culmer of Flat River
was here several days visiting his
many friends, and left an appointment
for next Sunday. Come and hear
him.
Married, September 9th, Harry
Clark and Miss Anna Kirk, OF the
home of the bride. We hope theft
journey through life may be as brigh,
and cloudless as the day on which they
were married.
Oct. 8. ANON.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
Dr.. Meracle Resigns.

Dr. j. S. Mcraclc has resigned the
Presidency of Carleton College to
accept the pastoratc of the Methodist
Episcopal Church at Marshall, Ind.
He has been president of the College
two years, and by his good executive
ability has made success of it. We
regret to have him and his fnmily
leave us, and wish them success in his
new field of labor. Rev. W. X. Nc
Cormick, pastor of the Pennington NJ.
+, Church, will assume charge of the
College until successor to DR. Mcr-
aclc is appointed
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given that the Co
partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned, under the name and
style OF Claywell & Bradley, was on Sep
TENDER 40, 1904, dissolved by mutual
consent, J. T. Claywell buying out all
interest of T.. NJ. Bradley in the business
All bills are to be paid 10 J. T. Claywell,
who will continue the business and who
assumes all liabilities OF the firm.
J. +. CLAvwELI..
T. NJ. BRADLEY.
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Do not forget that the Grand Leader
is the place ioI stoves
For school books and school supplies
go to prlry'> News stand
Wan ,.nl .ln.,,. find q fpII limo of fine
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of watches. chains aud all kinds Of
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day
vortcJ-A gi,l In do housework
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Miss Margaret Wilson of Dodd City,
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Rocking Chairs-ENtremely low
prices to reduce the line. Quick
Grand Leader
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Win Tetley.
Sugar curcd hams and breakfast
bacon are always fresh and the RICH,
price at klein's.
Mems Clothng-3- button, double.
breasted, military cut, all up-to-datc,
at Grand Leader.
An umbrella has been sent to this
Office TO be delivered 10 the owner on
properly describing it.
Boys knee pants at our store have
always been attractive to purchasers.
Call now --GraGd Leader.
If you want wedding or birthday
presents, be sure and call at Telley's
Jewelry Store before buying elsewhere.
Fine line of young mems swell
suits-not n carload, but beautiful as
sortment while they last.--Grand
Leader.
Mrs. George Bisby and MIR. Horace
Iorg of Hamilton. Ontario orc bcre
yisi,i,r ,hoir siy,cr M,s Cooroo A.
wilson
The NJ. X. and h. +. will sell daily
rorrJ Rim ,;clc,s with yr,cn Jovs
Iini, - :, Ionis until cIoso If
WorIa,s Fair
heV' Leonard H. Jenkins pastor OF
this week. and preach Sunday morn.
ing and evening.
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Jnhh b"uGhly iciI last week LOT
enter Columbia University TO take a
post. graduate course in the law depart
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to please the Young people who attend
il, hv permitting them to enter at
any time, select the studies they wish
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A song service and discussion Of
church HYMNS, with special music and
singing, will take the
place of regular preaching every Sun.
day evening during the present month
at the Presbyterian church. Every
body is cordially invited.
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Open for Passenger Business.

The Hoffman Branch of the NJ. Il.
& B. T. railroad, between Bonnie
Terre and Owl Creek, will be opened
for passenger service on Sunday, Oct.
Sth. Two trains will run each day,
connecting with main line at Bonnc
Terrc
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
Peach See DIS Wanted.

The undersigned want to buy 200
bushels of peach seed, for which 80
cents per 100 pounds will be paid in
merchandise.
COLE & NIXON Nero. Co.
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Until the Close Of the Fair.

The NJ. X. " b. T. X. K. will sell
coach excursion tickets for one fare
for round trip to St. Louis on all
trains up to aud including November
SOth. Tickets limited 10 seven days
from date of salo.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
UNIVERSAL OINTMENT

Is guaranteed to cure piles, letter,
eczema, nasal catarrh, pimples, sores
and cruptions of any kind. zoe per
box. Manufactured solely by
L. NJ. LAAKMAN, Druggist,
Pennington, Mo.
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COUNTY OFFICERS.
COURTS

Cmrrn LouKT. Il. a. Anthony, Judge -
Second Mondays f. Muy, august ana No
NumhrI.
tnr>rY rotH1-First Mondays in Februa.
y. May august and November,
PROBATE CorHr second Mondays IN Jan
mrl.. hurl, July und urtun"r
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II you doubt the advantages of our
direct purchases of Dress Goods from
manufacturers, do not neglect to price
our Novelty Dress Goods.
GRAND LEADER.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07

"De man da,'s allus lookin' fob
trouble" said Uncle Eben, ''is gener-
ally mighty willin' to turn II over to
some one else when he runs across il. ="
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07

Our Dress Goods show latest fabrics.
Bought direct from manufacturers,
hence show an astonishing reduction
in prices.
CRANE LEADER.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07

In staple dry goods our stock was
never more complete, and at very
much reduced prices.
GRAND LEADER
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
C0CKRELl RECEPTION COMMITTEE.

The following named Democrats
have been named to meet and receive
Senator F. NJ. Cockrell, who speaks at
Pennington to-day friday at 1880
p. m, and at Flat River tonight at
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07

We want 10 sell you stove
Grand Leader.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07

just received fine line OF lamps,
beauties, to be sold at phcnomenally
low prices. Come early and avoid the
rush. f.. G. GROLoCK
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Young mems clothing-this is the
Leader.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07

Carpets and mating at Grand Lead
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HON. EDWARD R0BB

Mr.. Robb would like TO meet as
many Of the voters of all parties as pos
sibc. Don't fail to hear him.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07

Rocking chairs and general line Of
furniture. The place to buy--Grand
Leader.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07

Time to buy that Fall Suit Bi
line Of clothing at Grand Leader.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07

Fall Dress Goods. Beautiful Line,
Now and up. to- date at Grand Leader.
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Trains connecting at Riverside with
Iron Mountain RN.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-02


Republican committee Wednesday an
nounced the appointment of Gen. John
M. Wilson, u. S. A., retired. as chair
man of the inaugural committee.
James Britt of San Francisco and
Battling" Nelson of Chicago have
signed an agreement to fight in San
Francisco December 20.
1t is understood that President Roose-
welt has rendered the judgeship of
Juneau district, Alaska, heretofore held
by Melville C. Brown of Laramie, Wyo.,
to a resident of New York, who has
not accepted. but has the place under
copside-at NJ Wyoming presented no
candidate for the place.
A prairie fire on the Rosebud reser-
walton Wednesday has burned over an
area of nearly 100 square miles between
Bonesteel and St. Elmo and is still
burning. Bonesteel City had narrow
escape from destruction. Several
thousand tons of hay have been de-
stroyed, and number of ranch build
ings burned.
Final arrangements it is stated have
been made by the Rio Grande Western
railway for the taking over of the Cop
per Belt railway. This is 10-mile
line, taking in several of the big Bing-
ham copper mines, and its acquisition
brings the Rio Grande system into
direct contact with these properties.
St. Mary's hospital at Pueblo caught
fire at 80 Wednesday afternoon end in
a short time the entire building was a
mass of flames. So far as now report
ed there are no known dead, but the
hospital was filled at the time with sew
eral hundred patients. At 2 O'Clock
the fire is reported to be under control.
1t is believed all the patients were res
cued.
The gold medal has been awarded to
the Oliver typewriter of Chicago in
competition with all American type
writers at the Louisiana Purchase ex-
position.
From telephone desk and typewriter
Lo,-r with accommodating weekly sfi-