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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19
MISS FLORENCE MCCORMICK.
One Of Farmington's Bright Young
Ladies Highly Commended for
Her Artistic Reading.

Miss Florence Mccormick. secont
daughter of DR.. and Mrs +. G.. Me
Corm,tk of this place, who is attend
ing Ward Seminary at Nashville
Tenn, received the following compli
mentary notice last week from one OF
the papers Of that city:
"One of The most artistic in the
series of recitals in expression at Ward
Seminary was rendered last evening by
Miss Burchelte Florence Mccormick OF
Missouri.
"Miss Mccormick fine presence
and beautiful voice completely capt..
waited the large audience assembled.
The varied programme gave her OPP
pOrtunity to display her versatility, and
her wonderful physical response to
every varying sentiment made every
character stand out with vividncsS
seldom attained by so young reader.
"Mss Mccormick presented Paul
Leicester ford's "Wanted, A Match
maker" most charmingy, and gave
evidence Of strong dramatic power in
her rendition Of Thomas bailey Al
drich's "Set of Turquoise - The
two short selections. "Candor" and
"Thc Growing Boy" were given with
the same artistic Interpretation that
made the whole evening most de-
lightfuI to those who were fortunate
enough to bc present -"
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19
Reunion OF the NorWine Family.

There was n memorable and enjoy
able reunion Of The Norwine family
last sunday at the Highley grove be-
tween Bonnie Terre and Desloge.
There were abont seventy defendants
and relatives of the family present to
participate in and enjoy the large
gathering. Mr.. Conrad Norwine, the
venerable father, now in his S5th year.
was there, together with six of his sons
and one daughter and their families
". II G. A, A. j., S, c., DR.. j. J..
and ". c. Norwinc, and Mrs. Rosa
Tillson, and grand. children and great.
grandchildren. 1t was one OF those
rare occasions in the lives of these
good people that will be long remem.
bered with satisfaction and pleasure.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19
From Back Greek.

At the home Of MIR. VIM Dalton .
social was given last Monday evening,
May 10Th, 1903. Only small crowd
of neighborinG youngsters were pres.
ent. Among them were Misses Eliza
Fcczor, Ethyl Smith, Julya Rub, Mann
aud Myrtle Mackenzie, aud Messrs.
Anthony Smith, lIcnryc Mackenzie,
VIM. aud Edward IIcrbst. Homer
Ferguson, Myke Rub, Noah Gordon.
Guy and lolman Doughty and ChaS.
Smith. Before the guests all arrived
quite shower of rain fell interfering
with their coming. Only a merry lit
tie crowd, but all had lovely time.
Just go to "lnck Creek for Il jolly
bunch PAL
1t is said that the japanese are not
readers ni fiction; that the book :
most called for at the private libraries
are those on mathematics, medicine
and science.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19
Notice Of Administrators Sale

Notice is hereby given nat by virtue
OF an order OF the Probate Court OF the
county Of St Francois, State OF Missouri,
made At the April term thereof, and on
the ith day Of April, 1905, |, {. 7. WIKI.
son, administrator Ct the estate Of A. !.
Thurman, deceased, will, OH the
THIRD DAY OF JULY, 1905,
at the south front door OF the court house
IN the city Of Pennington, i'll the county
of St Francois and State of Missouri
and during the session OF the County
Court OF said county OF st. Francois, sell
at public sale for cash in hand, all the
right, title and interest of the said A. ]
Thurman, deceased, in aud to the fol
lowing real estate, to.wit: The north
east quarter of the northwest quarter aild
the northwest quarter OF the northeast
quarter ol section 20, township 90, rang,
b east, containing So acres.
{, +. WILSON, Ahminst ator.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19
EImwood AIumnse.

The Alumnae Of Elmwood Seminary
held y meeting NJ Mrs John MurrilI's
Tuesday afternoon and arranged for a
reception 10 the graduates and their
friends on the evening of Tuesday,
May 23d The following officers were
elected Miss Irene Nixon, president /:
Mrs. G., Il. Fleming, vice-presidrnl,
and Mis-, Marion Keith, secretary.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19
Desloge Public School.

The board Of directors Of the Des.
logr public school elected the follow.
ing teachers to teach the next term !;
Prof, A. H. Akers, principal; Prof.
Mccarthy, assistant; Perry Hoffman,
Misses Ella Sackmann, Sally Hayes,
Blanche White, Myra Williams, MlIir
Murphy aud Miss Perkins.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

iinN dtu@r. IT l.aakmnn
MON. medr Shoe, at lIrr1og',.
New book At Petty news stand.
Ne" r"''">1"' ""w "'"""s" at
hIrlu',.
Land Register steele oi Irontoo was
in town M"ndaE
wall Paper aud Moulding at I.ark
man, prng Store.
g., wuI Railways lind u iull line oi III"
G., TN max" Shoe. at l''''"s''
r.u,, h,tsl Shoes, my Good, aud
,r,cr,,r, IL 10 John A. Spro''>
s,ock pra~ snd pure German millr'
-, She r,rminstSn Mercantile cos.
Produce OF alt kinds wanted AT tn"
r,,n,;,,,on Mctcanlilr Go. Cash "r
trade
Afr and Mr., hud Thurman "i Ste.
,..,,,.,,,. ,,....s, were in town Mon
Es,lman's laIcum Powder. regular
2Jc. BOTTLES Tor l,c II l.ankman Ndrng
-l0tr.
Mrs. Il. Il Cunningham i, visiting
her daughter, Mrs IN f"Ston, in
Bonnr Terrr
There will he no meeting ui the
literary society At Carleton College this
(frday) evening
Mrs. NJ. u Rphlnet of Columbia,
Mo, is visiting the family ri her son,
Rev. e. l. ilickok
PAIL Flower. has returned from
Texas, where he has been for several
months lot hi, health.
Judge S. S Smith lett Tuesday ion
Hot Springs, Arb to lry the waters
for the benefit Of his health
Rev. Dr Wood occupied the pulpit
al the Southern Methodist Clutch last
SUNDAY morning and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs John bentley have
gone to visit their daughter, Mrs.
Louise Halter, at rhnycr, Mo.
Miss Mary Bulteiiicld is at home
from New Orleans, and will visit her
parents here for several weeks.
Miss Anna Vance has been reap.
pointed To the position she held IN
the Bonnie Tcrre public school.
CLOrIlING-i am selling mems
aud boys clothing 1T cost. some
good bargains, ions A Sr.oTT.
Feed your horse and cow Purity"
(crushrd corn and omS) us lhc
properly balanced fond. At klcin'S.
Judge aud Mrs. j. q. Mitchell Of
Home Terrc nre here visiting the fam
lilies of their sons, JET u. and Robert
+. Mitchell.
Miss Ella Sackman of this place has
been elected one ot the teachers ol the
Desloge public school for lie next
term.
Mrs. Thomas White and her child
rem Of Old Mines, Mo-, who have been
visiting Mrs. L. l. White, returned
home Tuesday.
Flower beds have been made in
front of the Christian, Presbyterian,
and NJ. +. South churches which later
, will add greatly to the beauty Of the
street
Rev. W. 6. Reeves will preach at
Three Rivers church the fourth Satnr
day and Sunday Of this month, May
9th and 2sih. Mr. Reeves is now
located nj Piedmont
Ex. Collector Frank Richardson has
had A fine stone business h"nSr erected
In Bonnie Terre aud will rrm"v" there
In compile OF weeks 10 engage in gen
erAl merchandising.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19
Franklin Association

The Mission BoaId will meet with
New Baptist Church ri Dr-hge, Mo
on Saturday. the 21th Of tins month,
At 10 a. III, and we tru,l that I'll the
churches IN the association will respond
10y messenger aud liberal couilibu.
ton for this work,
l.. YEATS, Pres. Board
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

Ninth Rails 40 nor pnund AT Ioak
mans DINO store
-
den, of the Iron Mountain Company
died at his home in st. Louis last Sat.
,.inc como,erv -, uo,d,v
Stock peas and German millel Al
Klein,
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his place, Ia take effect June lsl.
Tom Is an excellent, reliable Young
man. and wc congratulate him On his
promotion.
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ilS arrival the mail had been sorted
and that destined Tor people ll'lhs
from TIL, post Office vas ready for the
carriers 10 start.
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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19
Auction Sale Of Hotel Goods.

The undersigned will sell at public
auction at the Richardson Hotel in
Pennington, on
SATl RDAl, MAY -, 1908,
all the furniture, bedding, stoves,
carpets aud all other furniture used in
the hotel FRANK RICHARDSON.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19
Has Stood the Test rs Years.

The old, original GROVES Tasteless
Chill Tonic. You know what you are
taking. 1t is iron and qHnine In a
tasteless form. No cure, no pay. soc,
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

have demand for lots If Eggs,
Butter and Poultry. win pay cash or
trade JOHN A. SrROrr.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

Special bargains in Envelopes by
the thousand at l.aakman's Drug
Store.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

Moth halls &c. per pound at I.aak
mans drug store.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19
COUNTY OFFICERS.

state senator .......,... .,,.,J. L. bkNnLh'
representative ..............'' =. AhN"LhI
presiding Judge 20. court G. 4. T:LLoCR
,o,.ay Judge FIRST District.O. J. MArnERrr
r,unt, judge Scrond District. ALLEN iinL
iudpe nt probate. q. SATloNS
.,l.rl Circuit court ... .. J. e. WILLIAMS
.,I,rk luunty court ........J A. IAwBESCk
n,Il,.rtOr ......... G. Il. bESMNN
Treasurer .. .........J. T.. PATTON
sheriff ........J. j. CROKL
prusrrutlng Attorney . GEO. NJ. WlL>oN
.ssrssnr ...... e. Il. NnET"N
r,nnf, surveyor T. y FRAEClsCO
nornnpr 1000. n. Il. DowNIN"
rubIlC Administrator I u hNII"N
SCHOOL Commissioner ...........N, II. Nhth-
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19
Grand jury.

BY order of Judge kilian the sheriff
summoned the following named citi.
zrns to serve as grand jurors for the
present (May) term Of the Circuit
Court, and they were sworn in Tuesday
morning:
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

Bring me yonr Wool and get the
highest market price in cash or
trade. joins A. SrIoTr.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

Ham loaf, veal Loaf aud clipped
beef nj klcin's.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

office over ST. Francoi, County Bank
PHONE so. g..
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

W. J, Boyer will sell at auction all
his household effects, tools, etc. on
Saturday, May 27th, at O'Clock p.
m at Geo. Jones stand, near the light
plant.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19
DR.. r M GEESLiN,
DR.. FLORENCE GEESLIN,
V)STEOPATHS,
FARNlINGTON

FARNllNGTON, MISSOURI
Accommodation Errr.
ONCE In Lang. lIullcr imllding
Phone 30 -.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

Moth Balls &c. per pound at Laak.
mans drug store.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

Strawberries hy hoN or clale al
Klein's.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

Edwin Harrison, at one time presi-
den, Of the Iron Mountain Company,
died at his home in st. Louis last Sat.
urday. lie was buried in Brllcinn.
tainr ccmrlery on Monday.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

Farmers, We want to handle SOur
Wool. We will guarantee You high
rsl market prices. trade OF cash.
FARMINGTuN MERCANTILE Co.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-19

William Rice was appointed foreman
of the jury.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-09-29
ROOsEVELTCLUBs
Many South Dakota Republicans Win
Take an Active Part in Organic

Huron. S. d.. Sept. 22.-That Their.
is likely to be an abundance of politics
in South Dakota from This date to the
close OF the next campaign is evidenced
by the organization of Roosevelt Re
publican Clubs soon to he nauSurated
A few days since there gathered here
Il number Of republicans who favor the
Endorsement of President I~toosevelt's
position granting power to the inter
state commerce commission to fix max
imum railway rates III specific cases.
AS a result of Il long conference there
was organized what is to be known
as "rhe South Dakota Roosevelt, Re
publican League" The work of organic
cation has been going quietly on since
last spring and will be continued until
there shall have been organized a
league in every county in The state.
An executive committee of five Of
which Senator cassill of Canton was
made chairman and senator Shober of
Highmore. secretary. was elected and
a vice president of the local committee
WAS named in nearly every county east
OF the river.
1t is proposed to take up the work
of organizing local Roosevelt Republic
can clubs in every county during the
coming fall and winter and to en-
phasiZc certain questions of principle
without reference to the personal inter-
est of candidates for office, except that
the members will insist that delegates
to conventions and candidates for nom
ination shall come m frankly and
commit themselves to such principles.
The members must be republicans and
contest is to be made strictly within
the party us a pre-convention fight, the
men leading ii all being loyal %republi-
cans.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-09-29
CHURCH
Danish Lutheran Society at vibcrs
Divides in Strife.

Yankton, S. D.. Sept: @.-A peculiar case
of a church divided against itself is be-
ing heard in hambe before Judge r.
G.. Smith here. Some ten years ago the
congregation of Niborg Danish Lutheran
church had a big split in conference on Il
difference in creed. Since then the divid-
ing line has grown wider and more bitter.
The original religious difficulty has grown
smaller as the years have rolled by but
the quarrel over temporal affairs has
grown greater until the circuit court has
been called on 10 decide. Rev. L. Peter
son and his side of the. congregation are
being sued for a share in the church pro-
perty by the seeding members, who are
being represented by Judge Aikens. Of
Sioux Falls; Hon. l.. Is: French. of this
city, being retained by Rev. Peterson.
About thirty witnesses are here, and SO
many of the witnesses being unable to talk
English. Mr.. S. NJ. Monk, county treas
urer of Turner county, is acting as inter
prefer. Among the seeding members
are those who decided land to the chlrch
and quite a little property IS at stake, al
though the church has not prospered dur
ing it's unfortunate and protracted Internal
difficulties.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-09-29
THOUSANDS OF HEAD
OF RANGE CATTLE
over 60: 900 Will Be Shipped
to the Market This
Autumn.
ARE WORTH FIVE MILLION
This Summer lust Past Has Been
Most Favorable for Ranchmen and
They Will Reap Much Profit
from the Industry.
ARE WORTH FIVE MILLION

Relle l'ourche. S. d., Sept. 21.-This
will be the best season for the cattle
shippers that has occurred in many
years. over 60. 900 head of cattle viii
be shipped from the ranges adjoining
this point, and the receipts will easily
total over $4,000. coo. Small stockmen
and large dealers share alike in these
profits, as the conditions which go to
make UP Il prosperous year apply alike
to both.
AS the demand was slight and the
markets low. many cattle We're held
over last season. With the result that
the shipments are especially heavy now.
The profits lie in the fact that the
weather his summer has been so Ia
Vorable that with but little coSt the
cattle have become both hc.vy and
fat.
The abundant rainfall and the warm
weather following. SWeetened the grass
on The ranges so hat it has been espe-
cially nutritious this season. Then,
again, prices are good and the men who
can ship heavy cattle and get good
prices for them are sure of money.
All iancherS and slocknen about
here are in am unusually prosperous
condition. Grass is plentiful on the
ranges and prospects are good for a
favorable season for all stock.
Shipments have been SO heavy that
the railroads have been taxed to their
utmos capacity. The Northwestern
road, handling all stock shipped from
here, is running extra trains daily.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-09-29
souTH DAKOTA NEWS.


A large barn belonging to S. e. Bentley,
the loss being ST. 700.
! T. Fl. Druen. who shot E. r. MaXson at
Ashton in a quarrel over a horse race, was
discharged at his preliminary examina-
ton. MaXson failed to appear to prose
cute,
Sam Clark of Columbia. discouraged
over prospective failure in completing
threshing contracts he had taken, at
tempted suicide by taking aconite. Physi-
clans think he will recover.
At Ashton W. H. Olson has let the con-
tract for a two-story store building. 80 by
GO feet, with an addition, 20 by 200 feet,
which will be occupied by the general mer-
chandise firm of Olson Bros.
Burglars entered William Watcrbury's
residence at Mellette. They entered
through a window and took a pair Of
trousers belonging to Harry Waterbury,
but secured nothing of value, leaving a
gold watch in the trousers, probably be-
cause the owners name was engraved
on 1t. 1Eai
An attempt was made to blow open the
safe Of the Ashton Milling npa at
Ashton. The cracks TO the safe were
closed with soap and n:troglycerin had
been used, but the robber had overlooked
one opening and the explosive did nc
harm beyong, frightening the criminal
who gave up the attempt.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-09-29
STATE w. c. T. U. CONVENTION.
Members of Organization Will Meet at
Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept. 2O.-The local
society of the Woman's Christian Tenn
pcrance union is making final arrange
ments for the entertainment OF the an
nual state convention of the organiza-
ton.
The convention will be held in Sioux
Falls opening OF the morning of Sep
TENDER 81, and closing on the evening
of the Gath. y
Reduced rates will be secured on
the usual certificate plan. and a large
attendance of delegates from the local
societies in all parts of the state is
expected, and many visitors will doubt
less take advantage of these rates TO
visit our city during the convention.
An unusually attractive program is
promised. Among the many pleasing
features may be mentioned a diamond
medal oratorical contest participated in
by twelve young people from different
parts of the state.
Several speakers of national! reprta-
ton and one of the international work-
ers of the organization will ave places
on the program.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-09-29
KEEPING ACCOUNT
OF INDIANS MONEY
Can Money Belonging to In,
Gians Be Levied on to
Satisfy Claims?
is AN IMPORTANT CASE
\ Test Case Has Been Brought U
from Roberts County to Settle
Matter as to Claims of
Creditors.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept. 22-The
United States authorities of South Da-
kota are preparing to wage an ener-
getic fight in an important test case in
NolVillg The legal status of funds aris-
ing from the sale of Inherited ndian
lands. which is 10Y pending III the state
circuit u of Roberts county, and
which will be tried during Il term of
he court TO be held next month.
The test case was instituted by Shcr-
1T Minder of Roberts county. the First
National bank of Sisseton, being the
SeiendaEt. The creditors of "A Sisseton
Sioux Indian, learning that the indian
had deposited in the bank funds de-
rived from the sale Of inherited land Of
which he was one OF the heirs, levied
on a sufficient amount of the money to
liuuidate their claims. The bank re-
fused to recognize tia levy in the abs
sence OF Il decision of the courts de-
fining the status of such funds.
The federal authorities will defend
the bank when the case comes up for
trial on the ground hat money Deposit
ed by Indian heirs from the sale of in
herited land is trust funds, and not
subject to levy by county or state au-
thOritieS.
The parties who are seeking to Sc
cure possession of a part of the money
deposited by the indian who is indebt-
ed to them will maintain that such
funds must be treated the same as
fundS belonging to white men, and can
be levied upon the same us in the case
Of q white man.
The Indians of The northwest have
during the past year or two received
many thousands of dollars from the
sale of Inherited land. and because of
this, and the fact that many of them
owe considerable sums. the outcome of
the case pending in Roberts county is
awaited With great interest.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-09-29
RoWDIEs CUT ROPES.
Circus Tents Narrowly Prevented from
Fallinu on Crowd,

Yangton. S. d., Sept. 23.-What might
have been a terrible calamity last,
evening was narrowly averted by the
vigilance of guards appointed. but a
few minutes before. Gentry Brothers
show was giving q performance and
some circus hands discovered some guy
iropes cut. The matter was reported to-
Sheriff Charles Wright. who at once
stationed watchers. Shortly after a
young man named Smock was discov-.
Tered, knife in hand, cutting the ropes
.as fast as he could Yer them. When,
surrounded by the guards and captured
The MAS In the act Of cutting "a main,
corner guy rope, which would have let
ithe huge tent down on many hundreds
iof women and children. who composed
the large audience IN the main. Loss
of life from falling poles. to say moth,
ing Of panic and fire. could not have|
been very We'll avoided and great con-,
~!stelnation was the result of the story
being made known next day. Many
people SAW the tent swaying In "A cur;
ious manner and started to leave, be-
,ieving a storm was coming up.