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The Washington times., 1907-11-07
PRIEST" A FRAUD.
DUPES CITIZENS
OF THE SUBURBS

Representing himself TO be q priest
in the Roman Catholic Church and do
ing missionary work IN Turkey, a man
who. the police say. is one OF the bold
est and cleverest impOsters that has
operated in the district for some time.
called at nearly every residence in
Brookiand yesterday and solicited sub
scripuons for his church"
Before starting on his house-tO-house
canvass. the man visited the monastery
near BTo0kland. where ne conversed
with the monk at the door for several
minutes. He appeared familiar with all
matters pertaining TO church affairs and
talked freely on religion.
Deceived Priests.
After leaving the monastery. he
walked about the grounds OF the Catho-
lie University. His ecclesiastical ap-
pearance was sufficient to convince the
priests Of his vocation, and he was ac-
corded the treatment Of visiting priest.
From the university grounds he walked
to Brookland.
Several persons In the suburb became
suspicious that the contributions were
not being solicited for legitimate pur-
pcaes. The Rev. Thomas 4. Walsh. OF
81. Pauis Catholic Church. Fifteenth and
streets northwest, reported over the
telephone Lhis morning TO Police Can
tar Doyle. Of the Eighth precinct, thaL
ne had learned OF the soliciting OF sub
scrlpuons by a man representing hin1-
sen 70 De priest Father Walsh said
that he had investigated tee case and
tcpnd the man 10 be a fraud.
\ description OF the man Wats sent 20
police Of all the precincts. He was
about Iorty-flVe years Old. medium
height, ana heavy build. His hair hung
loosely over his coat collar and shaggy
beard covered his face.
Resembled Turk.
In appearance the man might have
been taken FOR a Turk. but the police
| believe he is an American. At all OF
the houses he would simply say that ne
wanted money for "his church in Tur-
key" Asked for further particulars
about the church. he would reply:
Il no understand English well enough
/ 10 talk
Efforts are being made by the police
to learn just how much money he col
I lected. Several persons, IL IS said, gave
/ literally, while a majority were suspi-
ciOus from the mans actions. and re-
fused To assist him after be declined 70
answer questions
/ The police also learned that the bogus
priest visited several homes in the
/ vicinity OF TenleytoWn.
The Washington times., 1907-11-07
ARTHUR D. MAYO.

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The Washington times., 1907-11-07
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The Washington times., 1907-11-07
PURSE STOLEN FROM ROOM.

William Hamilton. OF PA Third street
northwest, reported to thepoliee this
morning that a purse containing $50 was
stolen from his room last night
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
A Worthy institution.

Rev. |. X NJ. Bccson, formerly as
sociatcd with Professor +. J Jennings
at the Baptist College in this place
some seventeen years ago, is here IN
the interest of the Christian Home of
Council Bluffs, Iowa. This home is
conducted by H. Il. Leemen aud his
sister, son and dauL hter Of the founder
OF the home, Rev. j. G. Leemen, who
at the time the home was begun in a
small way was pastor of the Baptist
church at Council Bluffs One day
man came to him with three mother
less children and asked him to take
| them and care fur them. At first he
could not see his way to do this, hay-
| mo a wife and four children OF his
own; but he was prevailed upon, and
this was the origin Of the Christian
Home at Council Bluffs, since which
time it has cared for several thousand
children, secured homes for them, or
| trained aud educated them for useful
purposes At present the home shell
tcrs about 200 children, who are fed,
clothed, cared for in sickness aud cdu-
Gated by the funds provided by
charitable people, surrounded by
wholesome Christian Influences. Since
the institution OF the home in 1882,
the good work it ha. done for desli'
tute children is incAculablc, aud any
assistance furnished Rev. BeesOn foy
the home will be as "brcad cast upon
the waters ~
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Mrs George W Burnham Of Desloge
is AccidentIy Shot and Dies From
Effects Of Wound

Last Sunday nigh just before re,iF-
ing, George w. Burnham, travelling
salesman who lives at Desloge, re-
marked to his wife that he would have
10 get up unusually early the next
morning, aud she suggested that she
set the alarm clock. Accordingly she
went tn the shelf on which stood the
clock TO take it down, and in doing
- knocked off pistol that was lying
on the shelf, which was discharged by
the fall The ball struck Mrs. Burn.
ham in the thigh aud bowels. Physl-
clans were Immediately summoned and
did what they could to relieve the un-
fortunate woman, but the intestinal
injuries sustained resulted in her death
al four clock Tuesday afternoon,
Funeral services were conducted by
Elder Edward Overs of this place on
Wednesday, after which the body was
taken to Bernie, Stoddard county, fol
inierrment. Mrs Burnham was "a
years OF age, and her bereaved hus
band has the sympathy Of all In The
sOrrow occa,i0ned by her distressing
and untimcly death.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
A Council Of This Catholic Beneficiary
Order Organized in Pennington.

Last Sunday was Knights OF Colum'
bus Day in FaImington. A large
number Of knights came to organize
n council here, which is named Father
roomcy Council No. 1874. The Iron
Mountain special brought 200 knights
from st. Louis aud 40 or so more that
were taken on board the train Ell route
TO Pennington. One hundred knights
came from Bonne Tcrre, about 90
from Ste Genevevc, besides others
from Fredericktown and Cape Girar-
dcau.
The Knights of Columbus is an or
yanization for the uullcation aud
mutual benefit of Catholic men. The
various features OF social and bcnetici-
ary interest found in any organization
OF the day are the purposes OF this
society. The various degrees of mem
bership are beautiful, grand aud sub
| lime.
The work of initiation and organi'
zation was performed by the visiting
Knights. The first degree was stver
tv the Bonnie Terrc Council, the sec
ond by the Muehlsiepen Council OF st
Louis, and the third degree was giveI
by James King and staff from st
Louis.
The ladies of the Catholic chulcI
served meals for the visiting Knight
in the Rickus building, which was
pretty large undertaking, but they d'
it in n way that left nothing to be dc
, sired. The knights, a largo majorii
! Of whom had never been to Farming
ton, expressed themselves well please
: with our town, and they enjoyed til
e dag here very much.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
Special Services for Women.

Beginning on Thursday afternoon of
this week n series Of speciol services
will be held by Miss M. L. Thomson,
of St. Louis.
Thursday afternoon, at half past
three, at the Presbyterian church, "a
Closer Walk With God"
Friday morning, at a quarter before
nine, in the chapel of Emwood Sem
mary.
Friday afternoon, at two O'Clock, in
Elmwood Seminary, talk to the Hope
Missionary Band.
Sunday afternoon, at three O'Clock,
a women's Gospel Service, at the
Presbyterian church.
Sunday evening, at half past six, al
Presbyterian church, address befor,
Christian Endeavor Society.
There will be special music at eacl
service. A cordial invitation is ex
tended to the women and girls o
Pennington to attend each of thes
services.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
Schedule Of Electric Cars.

Leave Flat River, Week Days, 6:S7,
7:45, s:43, 9:4s and ll:25 a. M,
and 1:I5, 1882; 3;42, 5:17, $40,
$40, $3.50 and l0:l2 p. m. Addition
al car leaves Esther at 1l:47 a. m.
Leave Pennington for Flat River,
Week Days, from depot: 5:5s, 6:55,
7:4s, 9:01 and l0:47 q. NJ, and
1888, 1:52' 3:04, 40, 6:02,
7:47 and 9:3l p. m.
On Sundays, Leave Flat River at
6:37, S:43 and 1925 a. M, and
l:l5, 1882, 3:42, 5:17, GAO, $3.50
and 1912 p. III. Additional car from
Esther to Pennington at 1l;47 a. M.
On Sundays, Leave Pennington for
Flat River at 5:5S, 7:4S and 10:47
a. m., and 1888, 1862, 1904, 4:40,
6:l2, 7:47 and 9:Sl p. m.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
The Covenanters.

Once upon time, not many years
ago, nine boys and their teacher, in
the city of Richmond, Va, met and
organized band to study the work Of
carrying the Gospel TO other lands. ln
time their organization grew to such
nu extent that they needed consli-
tuition. officers and q name.
1.-THE Covenanters' became their
title; "For Chrisl's Crown aud the
Covenant" their watchword.
1t was after hearing OF these boys
and their success, that niue-year- old
lad in Pennington decided, as he eX.
pressed it, "to get upa Covenanler
Suciety;" and one cold Sunday last
tall he Invited a number of his friends
and neigh5ors to meet AT his house for
this purpose. About twenty have re-
spouded; the boys have been loyal,
and as boys are apt to bo, enthusiastic
Twelve of their girl friends, about
this time or little before, had Or
ganizcd girls mission band, meet
ing to sew aud study about missions,
and there has been II friendly rivalry
between the "llappy Workers ant
"The Covcuanlcrs" all winter in do
ing good and learning Of foreign lands
The girls sold ice cream at a bazaa
aud increased their treasury. Tn
boys became quite anxious TO emulate
them. After great deliberaliOn, the.
have decided to enlist the assistance q
this sister society, and under the dl
rcction of Mrs. j. II Jones have pre-
pared delightful little program to b
. given at the Opera House on the nigh
of March lst, and their friends feel
: proud of their energy and purity
: purpose, that they urge the people
Farmington to reserve that date as dc
voted to the Coyenanters.
We are not permitted to tell jul
what you will see and hear. 1t wi
$ be worth the price of your ticket, an
e the money is to be used for the best
s causes-carrying light into darkne'
# in our own land and to those who ar
G without in other lands.
d. All boys interested are welcome
A Join the Covenanters, and we hope II
1 mothers and fathers will encourage
:. by their presence March LIST, at Il
z Opera House.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
Elmwnod Seminary Roll Of Honor

II was intended that the Roll OF
Honor for the two quarters of Elm
wood should be published together,
but that OF the first quarter only was
published last week. This is the roll
for the second quarter.
In Miss Montgomery's department;
Miriam Bieeck "a.
Paul Jones "a
Dorothy Blanks 92
Dorothy Huff 80
Alice Cole 881s
Ruth Ashburn 8S
In Mics Virgilia Couway's department
Laura Westover 96 2.3
Fisher Simmons 80
Gay Klein "a 3-4
Marion Giessing 93 2-3
Wilhelmina Hertwie 9l 5.G
Emily Matkin 90
May Henderson 90
Ward Fleming 90
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
EImwood Society Entertsins.

The Lambda Sigma Society OF Elm
wood Seminary entertained few OF
their friends last Friday evening at the
Seminary. The evening was pleasant
ly spent playing various games, and
delicious refreshments wero served.
Those present, including the boarding
students, were Misses Ruth Huff, Edna
Board, Nellie Breckenridge, Elsie
johnson, Blonnie Hale, Roth Spaugh'
Leana Cole, Augusta Lawrence, Messrs
Carlyle Rozicr, Gus Van Beck, Hcrber
Asbury, Merriield Huff, Van Cloud
Curran Mccormick and Yancey White
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
Ely.WaIker Shirt Factory No 3

The citizens Of Pennington do not
realize that there is in their midst a
great industry in the plant OF the Ely
Walker Shirt aud Overall Factory NO.
3, under charge of Mr.. Logan. There
are Ga machines in constant use and
now there ATE 67 girls employed. The
machines are run 10y electricity and
threaded with immense spools, each
containing $4,000 yards of thread
Each girl docs one part OF garment,
and it is passed to the next TO continue
the work. Last Tuesdays output was
so dozen shirts Many more girls
could be gwen employment, wages de-
pending on the proficiency of the oper'
ator, the average weekly wages being
about $3.50. A curious machine i
the cutting machine, which is Iun b!
electricity and easily cuts through 3O'
layers of goods laid in II yard pieces
The elecrr city used is from the elec
tric railroad plant. TO Mr.. Daven
port we were indebted for the courtes
of being shown the workings of th
factory.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
Nearing the Century Mark.

Saturday, February 9th, 1907, was
the ninety eighth anniversary of the
birthday OF "Grandpa" Beard, and his
daughter, MIS-. j d. Kennedy, OF
Jaydee, gave a dinner in honor of the
occasion, which was attended BY sew
eral of the nearest neighbors. a
sumptuous repast was served, aud
Grandpa Beard asked the blessing,
In the evening, at bis request, song
and prayer service was held, after
which the company broke up, wishing
Grandpa many more happy ami
veIsaries.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
Monday Club Social Day.

In response to invitations sent out
couple OF weeks ago the Opera House
contained several hundred guests Of
the Monday Club last Tuesday evening
tor the yearly reception, which Is u
feature of the club. The receiving
party consisted OF the President, Miss
Pearl Clardy, Mrs. Logan, Mrs. j. b..
smith, Miss Gladys Rozier, and Miss
Kate Marks. The form Of entertain
ment was tt play in two acts, from the
following program:
MRS. BROWNS TEA.
Mrs. Brown, who is giving a tea assisted
by her daughter-Mrs. Philip ). Cole
| Miss Susan Brown, the daughter-Mis'
Kate Braham,
Mrs. Lowe, an up-to-date club woman--
Mrs. VIM. S. Anthony
Miss High, fippant young woman
Miss Gladys Rozier.
F, Mrs. Blanks, an offlcious elderly woman
Mrs. Albert J, Zwart.
Mrs. Fair, newly rich-Miss Anna But
terield.
Mrs. Bliss, an extremist IN club work
Miss Elsie Cayce.
Miss primm, spinstcr who abhors mel
Mrs. Milton =. Cayce.
Mrs. Wise, an ambitious young matroi
Mrs. James {. Morris.
Miss Short, who thinks French songs 81
silly-Miss Virgilia Conway.
Mrs. Wright, teacher Of domestic cconC
my-Mrs. Genevicve L. Logan.
Maid-Miss Grace Highlcy.
Young ladies assisting Mrs. Brown
Miss Mary Wilson, Miss Myra Clardy
Miss Elsie Cayce gave several plan
selections in her usual fine manner
5 and Miss Virgiia Conway sang sewers
songs very charmingy. The play wa
: finely given and but added to I'll
= reputation of the club members as flu
i entertainers. Everybody will be read
: to accept the invitation so charmingI
Il given by Mrs. Cole in the role of Mr'
II Brown, who invited everybody f.
this same day next year. Rcfresl
II ments were served later, and ever.
. body proclaimed it very delight
1t evening. There were number
e guests from Boune Terre and Fl
!. kiver.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
INTERESTING LOCAL PlCK.UPS TERSELY TOLD.

MIR. j. L. Kaths of Stanford, Kan
sas, came in Thursday to visit his
sister, Mrs. &. :. Blanks.
Mrs. Leech OF Kansas City is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. NJ. Il. Smith,
and may probably make her home
here Mr.. John II. Smith of Nash
Vile, Tenn, also visited his brother
this week.
Clay, Buck & Fleming sold this
week to Mrs. Maud + Bruett the % .
acret Just south of State Hospital No
A, for 81, $50. This is the piece of
land advertised for sale in THE TIMES
last week II you want to sell, do
thou likewise.
DIR. W. F. Kuhn, Superintendent Of
State Hospital No. and Mr.. NJ. L
Cayce, President of the Board Of Man
ayers Of that institution, are in Jeffer-
son City this week TO present the
needs Of tho Hospital before the Com
miltee on Appropriations.
MIR. j. NJ. KeithIy and Miss Eva
Lewis, two worthy young people from
Flat River, were united in marriage
on Feb. IL, at the home of Rev. 5.
: p. Brite, the officiating minister. They
have the best wishes Of numerous
friends for happy and successful
welded life.
Linn Rariden, who is attending thu
jackson Military Academy, was nj
last week for short visit. He inform
US that COmmandant Medley of tn,
Military Academy will probably com
to Pennington soon to organize com
u pany OF the National Guard, or Stat
5 Militia.
Mrs. Mae Wycoff, head seamstres
G at State Hospital No. 4, aud piani'
d Of the orchestra, left Saturday for Kar
sus City, where she had a good pc
q si;ion offered her. She was mo
excellent and cultured lady, and got
from the Hospital with the highe
commentators of the Superin,endci
: and other officers of that institution.
n Services at the Christian church vi
combine Bible school and Church sci
vices, February 18th, commencing
l. 10 u III. with the study of the Bib
al school lesson for forty-fve minute
'r followed with the breaking of bres
and sermon, closing about IL 40.
the evening at 1880 an hour will
- =, spent with some old hymns. The
- - will be illustrated by a stereopticon.
Mr.. j. l.. Counts, one Of I'll
TINES most appreciated and appr
D., ciative friends, made his usual Vale
III tine call yesterday, sent The TIMES
vi a continuous valentine throughout &
year 10 his three sons, F. +. and
h. W. at Bonne Terre, l.. NJ. at Colora
at Springs, and his daughter, Mrs. Hi
II ter at C0ffman, besides keeping o
& for himself.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15

Is II o Graft2

The Board of Aldermen OF the City
of Pennington has adopted an ordi'
nance requiring all users of the city
water to put in meters. The meter
system is all right, perhaps; indeed,
We are told that 1t is cheaper than the
straight rate. But the board purposes
making the patrons Of the city water
system pay for the meters, the penalty
Of refusal being that their water sup
ply will be cut off Against this there
is protest among good many of the
patrons, and they think there is Il
graft in it for somebody. They ask,
what would the people think OF the
merchant who would require his
patrons to pay for the quart or gallon
measures with which he measured out
the molasses, vinegar, oil, etc , he
sold them; the scales with which he
weighed theii purchases o! Hour SnSar
and other groceries, or yard stick with
which he measured his callcoes? II
the city government is SO bent OF
forcing the metre system, they say
let it furnish it's own meters. If somt
Of the people whom We have heard cx
press themselves on the question stan'
by what they say, !he city may iin'
itself involved in some lively suits 10
damages if the water is turned off lhel
premises because they refuse to pa
the Water Commissioner or some Oh
else 50 90, $1,000 or $500 for put
ting in meter.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15

Laakman's for drugs.
Groceries at Klein's.
Clover seed at Klein's.
Solid cabbage at Klein's.
Hay, corn aud oPts at klein's.
Union-made shoes at Herzog's.
Shoe Laces, most every kind, at
Karsch's.
Sweet potatoes and parsnps at
Klein's.
3 cans of fancy corn for 2jc at
Kleiu's.
Mr.. J. W. Fry is seriously i'll with
pneumonia.
Mr.. Frank Ney Of near Elvins was
in town on business Monday.
"Jack aud jill" will amuse you on
March at the Opera Honse.
You will always find a full line of the
best make Of Shoes at Hcrzog's.
The Coyenanters will interest YOU
March /, with "a Suit for Libel "
The May Basket Army will be al
the Opera House March l. See them
Mr.. Harry Rider Of Kansas City
visited his mother, Mrs. Alma Rider
last week.
MIR and Mrs. j, C. johnson Of ST
Louis are visiting their daughter, Mrs
W. 7. Halle.
MIR. S. W. Cooley and his nephew
Maurice Cooley, were Farmlngtol
visitors Monday.
Miss Alice Caycc has returned fror
a. visit of several weeks with relative
at Fort Smith, Ark.
Mrs. II. T. Thomure of Bonn
Terre is visiting her parents, Mr.. an
Mrs. Samuel Vance, this week.
The sale of reserved seats for eth
Covenanters'' will begin at baakman'
Feb. 9th. Secure seats early.
There will be good home talent bt
tween the plays to be given by Il
Covenanlcrs March at the Opel
House.
Mr.. C. B. McClintock, who is holt
ing down a position on the cleric
force Of the Legislature, was home f
few days the past week.
Miss Matte Berry of Avon, who b
been visiting ip California for the la
fifteen months, arrived In Farmingtt
Wednesday on her way home.
Miss Anna Buck will open ki
dergarten at her home March 4th, al
continue 1t four months. For fur'h
information call or phone No. l15.
The District Mission Board OF Fran
lin Baptist Association will meet
the Baptist church 10 Flat River at
O'Clock a. m, Saturday, February |
Mr.. j. 7. Perry OF Coffman was
Pennington visitor Saturday. and to
advantage of our splendid offer OF i'
papers for one year for 81 OO--Ti
TIMES and Goodall's Farmer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
Little Mary Burks Dislocates Elbow

Mary, little iive-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John T, Burks, had
the misfortune to fall from her little
wagon, which her brother Thomas
was pulling, and had the elbow of one
of her arms dislocated and the liga-
ments torn, which will necesstate a
plaster cast for several weeks.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15

LOST-0n Saturday, January &c,
between Bank of Pennington and
Farmers Bank building, $40 bill.
Finder please to this Office and receive
reward.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15

DERMAzoA, guaranteed to cure
Eczema or money refunded. 90 cents
per box. For sale by E. M. Laak-
man, Druggist.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15
Too Many Trials.

Too Many Trials.
"And what is your name?"
Katie, ma'am."
"Well, Katie, you may come to me
next week. and I'll give you trial"
And you'll not, ma'am. Sure,
had too many trials In my last place.!
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15

If you need wire fencing for
cattle, hogs or poultry, get
prices OF Tetley-Klein Lumber
Co. before buying elsewhere.
A carload Just received.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-15

Just received a carload OF
wire fencing, for cattle, hogs
and poultry, at Tetley-Klein
Lumber Company. Call before
buying elsewhere.