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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
Bismarck Loses Out.

The commissioners to locate n site
Tor the State Tuberculosis Sanilarium
met AT the l.aclcdc Hotel in St. Louis
Monday and after an all-day session
and stiff fight for the several localities
tpplylug, Mount Vernon, Lawrence
county, was the place selected on the
eleventh ballot Proposals were pre-.
scented 10 the commissioners by the
following localities: Mount Vernon, by
County Clerk Loren f. Stenekcr, of
Lawrence County Cuba, by Ben F.
Russell, Of Stcclcville; Mansfield, by
$ Il. West Lebanon, by Thomas l..
Iiubry; Bismarck, 10y W. j. Ramsey;
81, James, By Dr. T.. II. Brcwer, and
Mountain Grove, by ColumbaS Mitch
ell, Salem, Marshiicld aud Cedar Gap
presented propositions in writing
The last Legislature appropriated
$50, Tor the establishment Of the
institution, and required that at least
100 acres be- secured for the location
Mount Nruun'- offer included 1863
acre, valued At $500, and bonus
of $1,000 in cash. Bismarck, in this
county put up stiff fight for the
-anilarum but failed
Mount Vernon is in the extreme
southwestern part OF the State. IT
ha, | 900 inhabitants aud is the com
y seat Of Lawrence county, in the
heart ul the Oltrks. and possesses
many natural facilities. 1t is located
tMuy-iwu miles from Springfield, ON
the frl-co
The ,anitarium viii be the third of
It's Kind IN the nited States. With
the consulting architect, Senator II H..
llohrn4chli, the Commissioners have
visited the Massachusetts sanitarium,
constructed eight years ago, aud the
New York institution, which is eight
cen mcuths old Only incipient cases
Of tuberculosis are To he treated and
in the improved sanitary methods.
It !, planned to construct model SAM
tarium.
The board of Commissioners is COM
posed of W NJ Baylcss of Clarence,
president; DR. i. l." Eaton of Bis
marck, Dr. !. G.. McElwcc of ST.
Louis, j. l.. Gupton OF Montgomery
city and ". u Craig Of Galena. d.
They will meet in Mount Vernon on
the 18th To select one of the four
available sites offered by the citizens
Of that place
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
Pennington Commercial College

The Commercial College established
at this place by Prof. &. W. Moot.
hart, proprietor OF the chain of com.
merCial colleges at DcSoto, Poplar
Bluff aud Cape Girardcau, opened last
Monday under the most favorable
auspices, and Prof. Moothart is well
pleased with the successful opening of
his school. The school room, over
the Sprott store on the public square
is large and well lighted, with u fine
system of electric lights for the night
session, aud is fitted up in the most
approved manner for practical work
Besides the general school room with
its rows of desks aud tables, the type
writor room and the principals bust
ness office, II has n regular banking
institution fitted up with the most ap.
proved banking fixtures and outfit
Every department is thoroughly ar
ranged for practical commercial in
stuction and work, and students will
find here every advantage that is TO
be found in the larger and more ex-
pensive commercial schools of the
country. Prof. Moothart is one of
the best teachers in this line of work,
having spent fifteen years in training
young people for The special duties Of
Office work. We are pleased to see
! is school starting off so we'll, and the
advantages offered by Pennington
promise to make il one of the most
popular of its class in the State.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
SERIOUS SHOOTING AFFAIR.
Constable Burns Shot and Dangerously
Hurt by George Horn-Horn
Badly Injured.

Last Monday evening at Flat
River in II shooting affair between
Constable Frank Burns and George
Horn, the former received n dan
gcrous wound on the right side
Just under the arm, piercing the
lung and probably injuring the
spine, rs he was partially paryIizcd.
lie was so weak when taken home
that the doctors in attendance did
not probe for the ball. 1t was
thought he would die before morn
ing, hut he revived somewhat,
though he spit up Il good deal of
blood during the night. WcGnrs
day evening he was removed TO st
hOnls for treatment.
Horn was shot in the abdomen,
the ball passing ont on the left side
lie was brought 10 the Farming.
ton Sanitarium, and DR. McEwrn,
who is treating him, says he does
not think the ball injured any Of
the vital parts, and that he is not in
any immediate danger.
1t seems that Horn was drinking
and it said was abusing his family,
when Constable Burns was sent
for. When he arrived at the
home, Horn appeared on the front
porch with revolver and told
him that he would never take him
to Jail, Burns told him not to
shoot, that be- was his friend and
didn't want to hurt him. As
Burns approached it is rHrr..'
that Horn fired, striking Burns,
who drew his revolver and rOntiu-
ucd to advance and tired Horn
fell but fired again from Il knrrl
ing position, and il is said Burns
fired Il second shot.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
MANSLAUGHTER AT PLUMB0B.
J, W. kOIb Struck in Head With Rock
by Ellis Coffmsn and Killed

Last Monday evening Ellis Golf =.
man struck J. W. kolb on the
left temple with "A rock, killing
him instantly. The two men were
nelghbOrs in the town Of PlumbOb,
near Desloge, were said to be on
friendly terms and had eaten din
ner together that day. In the af.
tcrnOon kolb went over to Cant.
wei! and filled up on booze and in
evening as Coifman was passing the
kolb's house, the latter called to
him to stop, aud for some reason
which has not yet appeared, com.
mcnced to curse and abuse Coff-
man. Coilmnm tried TO molIify
him, but kolb attacked him with
butcher knife, when Conman picked
up rock and struck kolb with it
on the lett temple, knocking him
down, and from the effects of
which he died in few minutes.
The knife was found lying by
kolb and was identified by his wife
ms the family butcher or carving
knife. The testimony before the
roroncr's inquest was not con.
~ldercd sufficient to held CofImau
aud hr was discharged.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
Opening Of EImwood Seminary

Elmwuod Seminary Will open for
the year l90j.UG on next Wednesday
morning, September 18th, at nine
O'Clock All Of the patrons aud
friends Of Til, institution are cordially
invited to attend these opening cxcr-
else, and, AS far as possible, meet the
members OF the faculty.
The corps of instructors secured for
the year is a strong one, each being
a specialist in the branches taught
Mr.. j. b. Cnssiday, the president, has
devoted his active life to education
aud has met with large success in his
work. He had charge of Marcngo
Female Institute, DcmOpols, Ala, for
a number of years and more recently
organized College Preparatory School
at Frankfort, Kentucky. The pupils
of these schools were prepared for
such Colleges as Nassar and Woman
College of Baltimore, Md.
MIR. Cassiday has been assisted in
his work by his wife, who was edu-
Gated at Fairfax Hall, Winchester,
Va, and has also spent two years in
Berlin, Germany, in study. Together
they will teach Mathematics, Science,
! Latin, German, Rhetoric and Logic.
Miss Hope Bdez, who will have
charge of the Musical Department, is
n graduate of the Notrc Dance
Woman's College of Maryland. In
addition she has studied under A meri-
can and foreign teachers, As n
teacher she has an expcriecne equal to
her preparation. She has taught at
Rogersville, Tenn, and headed the
musical faculty of Statewide, n. C.. A.,
Female College. Miss Bdez will
teach voice, piano, harmony and
stringed instruments.
Mrs. S. Jordan Pickett will teach
the branches OF Art and Elocution.
She is graduate of the Cincinnati
School Of Art aud Expression. She
has been associated in such schools as
those of Roanoke, Va, Nichosvile,
Ky, and Linnland, Ky.
Miss lone c. Montgomery will have
charge of the intermediate department
and also classes IN French. In addition
to being graduate of the Colorado
Springs High School she is an, alumnn
of the college of that place and held
assistant professorship in French in
the same place for two years.
Miss Virgilia Conway will assume
her successful work of last year as the
head of the Primary Department.
Another member of the faculty,
whose contract has not yet been
signed, will be engaged to assist in
the Collegiate Department.
This gives Elmwood one of the
strongest faculties in its history, a
history that stands for high education
In all departments.
The prospects are excellent and q
large enrolment is anticipated. MIR.
Cassiday. coming in late upon the
field, has made Us thorough acanvass
as is possible under the circumstances.
and has me, with good measure of
success. Plans are under way which
contemplate important changes in tho
material equipment Of the school, and
It Is believed that the future of Elm
wood is filed with better prospects
than over before.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
Richardson-Pigg.

Larned Richardson and Miss Laura
Pigg were married August 9Th, at the
home of the BRIDES parents, by the
writer. The company was then in
viied TO the dining room where was
spread for them table loaded with
good things such as come to farm
cr's table. May the young couple
have a long and useful life is the wish
OF the writer. j. A. WooD.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
Marriage Licenses.

Sept |, Victor II. Schonclmcyrr
ui Wichita, Kansas, aud Mis- Carrie
Fleming of Bismarck.
ID, Frank Canterbury of Knob
Lick and Miss Ida Vernon Of Doe
Run
ID, Waiter kcnan and Mis-, Gcruc
Dwcrn Of Esther
~, John Henson of Flat River and
Miss Mary a Allen of Dcslogc.
ID, Charles Ragsdnlc and Miss Eli
~ Todd of EIyins.
ID, Joseph Thompson and Mis-.
Belle Wray Of Libcrlyyillc.
9TH, Arthur Bunch and Miss Ncliic
Tucker of EIyins.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
COUNTY COURT.

County Court met in adjourned SEES
sion Wednesday OF this week, with al
the officers present. The following
business was transacted:
Abe Elser, superintendent of appro.
priation and subscription on Stone
Hill filed settlement. which was APP
proved.
c c. Wcimcr and others presented
TO the Court the Treasurer ; receipt
for 5000 subscribed for Improvement
Of road from Hopkins ford to Knob
Lick, and the court appropriated n
like sum for same purpose. c. G..
Wclmer was made supervisor tor the
expenditure OF same aud gave bond in
the sum of $500
Contract for 80 carload, uf chats
for ST. Louis road was LEI, 10 $. Y.
Swcaringcn aud y. c. Mcdaniel at 40
cents per cubic yard, they being the
lowest bidders. They filed bond ior
faithful fnliillmcnt Of contract
Alley in Hill'S subdivision of Bonnie
ferrc was ordered opened and sur
vcyOr instructed to locate lines Of
alley
Contract for putting steam heating
plant, in court house aud AT iniilmary
va, let to j. ". McCnrthy-for court
house, ,72O and lntirmary $S1G.
He "ns also awarded the contract for
installing septic tanks Tor court honsc
aud jail and plumbing at $L2l2.
E. ". Francisco was appointed to-
measure aud Suprrintcnd delivery OF
chats for st. Louis road.
a temporary appropriation was
made for relief of Mrs. j. W. kulb
and children, whose husband was
killed last Monday and WHO is in DIES
titutc circumstances.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08


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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08

The following named delegates
from other towns attended the Chris
tian Church Convention in Farming
ton last Friday; Mr.. and Mrs. +. l..
Graham of Libertyville; d. A. Pat
rick aud S. A. Cole of Bonnie Tcrrc ;
Mrs. Lee Ritter and Miss Connie Bcss
of Elyins; Elder and Mrs. Clarence
Dunklcbcrgcr, Mr.. and and Mrs. G.
b. Gale, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Johnson
and daughter, Mrs. Crump, Mrs. John
Green and Misses Ida Green and Ger
trudc Crump of Flat River; DR.. j. G.
M. Lultcnbcrgcr of st. Louis, and FL
der Horace Sibercll of Fredericktown.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
Good Farm for Sale.

Situated three miles from Farming
ton, on ST. Francois river, and con
tains 300 acres, greater portion bot
tom land. In good state Of cultiva-
ton. viii be subdiyidcd to suit puT-
chaser. For particulars aud terms
apply TO j. H. llIGnLEr,
Pennington. Mo.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08

Last sunday was the feast of st.
Louis, for whom that city is named,
and ii was celebrated with impressive
services Mt the Old Cathedral on Wal
nut stre,t. About u dozen priests
ulliciatcd and there was large choir
which sang appropriate music.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
Quarterly Conference.

The fourth quarterly conference of
the NJ. L. Church, South, will be held
at Salem, eight miles north Of town, on
Saturday, September 9th. Preaching
by the presiding elder at IL O'Clock
Saturday and Sunday. Everybody is
invited to attend.
i. A. WooD.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
Veterinary Notice.

DIR. II. j. Sebaugh will make his
monthly professional call at Farming
ton from Sept. 4th to 18th. Your
patronage is solicited. See him at
Hotel Weber or Byington's livery
barn.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08


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for IarG" pr"'rarird meeting in thu
near i"i"l''
Nis,r, Pearl and Nyn rnrdy have
returned from ,i.,r ,n their aunt. il
Mi.,l,,ippI.
| River wa, circulating among his friend.
here Wednesday.
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visiting relative, here, returned home
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Ohio, wa, the ,sur,r of hi, d,uohrrr,
Mr., " t. W,un. the Gr-r nj ,l,
week
Mamie lIIgmy left early tbi- vrrh lr
then home 90 Oklahoma CITY, O,IH.
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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
Has Stood the Test rs Years,

The old, original GROVES Tastcles,
Chill Tonic. You know what YOU are
taking, 1t is iron and quinine II
taslcIc,s form. No cure, no pay.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
For Sale.

A new Oliver Typewriter; has been
used bnt short time Will sell sam c
for half price Call on OF address
DH. Il. j. ROBINSON.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
FOR SALE. WANTS, LOST, &c

Lost-A bunch OF keys on steel
chain. Finder will be Literally re-
wardrd by returning same to this Of
flee
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
Mrs Shaw EnteftalnS.

Mrs Harry Shaw entertained few
friends last Friday evening IN honor Of
MIR. aud Mr., Mont llighlry and Mis-,
Mnmir IIIghIrN.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08
Dwelling House For Rent.

A lwo-story dwelling an Liberty
street, ! j.. squares from Court House.
Apply to Mrs K K llighlcy,
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-09-08

Rhinardt P. Lang and Carlyle
Rozier were in Ste. Genevieve Sun.
day.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
RUN ASHORE.
Nippon So Badly sheIled That Thi,
Action Was Necessary.

San Francisco. Aug. 4.-Advices have
been received here by the steamer ST.
IBERIA. just arrived from the orient that
the former Toxic Kisen Kaisha liner
Nippon was so badly damaged by
shells OF Russian warships during the
battle in the Sea OF Japan that 1t was
found necessary to run the vessel
ashore to save her froxm being a total
loss. She was one OF Admiral Togo's
scouting vessels and first discovered
Admiral Rojestvensky's fleet on the
morning OF the great naval battle. II
was while bearing the news to the Jap
anese fleet that the well known steamer
met disaster. From all accounts the
Nippon can be raised. when she will
again resume service on her old run.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
ewlNN SHOT TO DEATH.
Trouble That Brought About Tragedy
Due to Money Matters.

New Braunfels, Tex. Aug. As the
outcome Of a disagreement over money
matters Marvin E. Gwinn is dead and
Felix Klappenbach, both leading citi-
Gems. under $500 bond. The tragedy
occurred at the Klappenbach residence
which Is occupied by two families. II
Is supposed the two men met in the
narrow hallway upstairs, both armed.
Klappenbach fired five shots. -four
taking effect. The first two were fired
from a shotgun. No. birdshot TAX
ing effect in his right shoulder. face
and back. The other two shots were
fired from a pistol, one entering his
left breast. ranging upward. coming
out at the side of his neck. the other
shot taking effect In his left side and
coming out at his breast on a line with
the nipples.
Parties first arriving on the scene OF
the shooting found Gwinn lying i'm q
pool of blood on his back In the hall
way. dead. His pistol was found lying
by his side, but had not been fired.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04

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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
SEVERAL SPOKE.
Vice President Fairbanks and Othe
Notsbles Made Addresses.

Sault Ste Marie Aug. 4.-Commemo-
ration exercises In the government park
here adjoining the ship canal made ur
the second days programme OF the
semi-centennial celebration Of the
opening OF St. Mary's ship canal. which
connects Lake Superior with the lower
lakes. The exercises took the form OF
addresses, the feature of which was the
address by Vice President Fairbanks
The park was handsomely decorated
and the addresses were made from a
stand erected at an advantageous point.
Other addresses were made by Con-
gresham Burton OF Ohio. Hon. Ro-
do'phs Lemieux. solicitor general Of the
A4esfoff Warner
@Michigan ..,u united States Senator
Burrows.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
Case at Alessndria.

New Orleans. Aug. 4.-The state
board OF health has received a tele-
gram from DIR. Gremillon at AleSan-
dria. La. stating one case of yellow
fever had developed there. II is an
italian. who formerly resided at New
Orleans. State board OF health an
nounced II was treated a case AT
Lake Providence. La. as one of yellow
fever.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
Interests Transferred.

4 Houston, Aug. Mrs. Arson Jones
and Mrs. C. II. Mildly of Houston. presi-
dent and secretary Of the Daughters OF
the Republic of Texas. have formally
transferred to the state all interests OF
the society In the Alamo. All legal re-
quirements have been satisfied and the
mission win be in full possession OF
the state by Sept. 1.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
TRAIN PLUNGED DOWN.
Lady Seriously injured and Other Pas
senqers Sustain Bruises.

Johnstown, Pa. Aug. 4.-Baltitmor'
and Ohio passenger train bound for this
place from lockwood was wrecked
about $3.50 o'clock Thursday morning
at Paint creek bridge. in Somerset
county. Train consisted Of an engine
baggage car and two passenger
coaches. The rails spread and the bag.
gage car and one coach went over tbs
twenty-foot embankment into tbs
creek. which is a shallow stream. Tn,
engine and last coach were not dragged
down.
A lady passenger was seriously In
jured and several other persons hurt.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
Mrs. CoIquitt III.

Austin. Aug. 4.-Railroad Commits
sioner Colquitt received a telegram
announcing the critical Illness of Mrs
Colquitt at Pittsbrrg. Tex. He left
Immediately for that place. He was
forced to cancel an engagement &c
speak at the old settlers' reunion al
Georgetown Aug. 5.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
Million Mark Passed.

Portland. Aug. Lewis and Clark
exposition officials announce that with
the attendance of Wednesday. 27.426.
the million mark has been passed. the
total attendance from June ] to date.
including passes. being 1,0l3,53l.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
cARNAHAN NO MORE.
Commander Uniform Rank Knights o.
Pythias Passes Away.

indianapolis. Aug. 4.-General James
r. carnahan. major general Of the uni /.
form rank OF knights OF Pythias. died
at his home. Woodruff place. after an
Illness of two weeks.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
Watkins Nominated,

Columbus. o.. Aug. BY acclama-
tion Aaron c. watkins OF Hardin coun-
ty was nominated for governor by the
ProhibitIonist state convention.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
Of Unknown Origin.

Normana. Tex. Aug. 4.-Swin Bros.
grocery merchants and pustoffice
burned. Loss. $1,000; no insurance.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
Found Dead In Bed.

Calvert. Tex. Aug. Nv. F. Cray
was found dead in bed.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-01-11
RULES FOR SPARKLING.

Cincinnati Priest Advises Couples Go
5hun Dark Corners. ,
The Rev. Father Angelo Rauber OF
Cincinnati, who recently delivered at
st. Xavier's academy in Latrobe, Pa, a
lecture on courtship. said:
"Courtship Is q serious preparation
for the responsibilities of marriage. II
should not continue longer than seven
or eight months. It is the duty OF
mothers to ascertain the Intentions of
young men.
The girl Of today has 90 much free
dom that there is constant danger.
The family should not desert the par
I. lor when the young man calls nor
permit of dark corners or dim parlors.
The hours should be from half past 8
O'Clock to half past 10 O'clock, no long.
er, and with no additional half ho1re
In which to say goodby.
Neither should young admirers sit
close on the sofas, go engrossed In
their happiness that, they forget the
flight OF time or hold hands. The par
ents should be present during the
young mans call. Il as
Avoid lnte hours and buggy rides.
YCourtshfp is for the purpose Of learn
ing the disposition and qualities Of
the one you intend to marry. The
young woman should find out If her
snitor drinks or ga nbles and whether
he Is d gentleman. And as the young
man seeks to learn her temper and
conduct he should see her at her home"