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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
AFFLICTED ONLY AT TIMES
Good Reason for Capt. 5ascomb's In
termittent Hearing.

When Capt. Bascomb had left lis
old friend, Capt Somers. and the new
school teacher sitting on the south
porch, and had disappeared down tho
road. the young woman spoke III him
with some curiosity.
Il understand from Mrs. Bascomb
that her husband was very deaf, al
most stone.dcaf,' she told me, I'm
sure" said the school teacher But
he seemed to hear all We said with
perfect ease"
Capt. Somcrs leaned toward her
and spoke In low. cautious tone, nj
though there was no eayesdrOpper to
hear him.
Don't let Mis- Bascomb know IT,"
he said, hurriedly. He does seem
to hear pretty well when she amt
round, but none of us folks "y"r LIT
on to her. She's a good woman AZ
ever lived, but most tremendous
bosscr and an evcrlastln' talker. An
we all think that Gcrsh RaScDmb be-
gun to realize ten years ago that I
he didn't want to be harripd right od'n
the face o the earth the thing for
him to do was 70 grow dcgf, gradual,
but stcady--an' he's done it, to all
intcnts an purposes, ma am --
Youths Companion.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
School Of minco Director Arrives.

Rollc DR. l.. +. Young, the new di'
rector Of the School of Mines and Met.
allurgy at Rolla, with his family, ar.
rived her. Dr. Young will at once
commence familiarizinG himself with
the institution and with his duties. He
becomes director Of the school Scptem-
bcr /. d. Young is graduate o!
Pennsylvania State college and has
becu' professor OF mining In the Cote.
RADIO School OF Mines for a number Of
years.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23

St Joseph American Exchange
bank has been organized In this city.
1t is capitalized at 100000 and will
open tor business September l. The
stockholders are DIR. Jacob Goiger. c.
A. Shuup, Julius Rosenbla'' Joseph
Londaucr, c. II. Taylor, 5 T. wild.
balm, L. II. BRANDON. Richard To!i
and Jacob Abramson. The bank will
be located in section OF the city in
which mos Of the business mon a'e of
Jewish descent
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
The Three MiIkmen,

A man in small western town
bought quart Of milk and on ayriy,
ing home found 1t was adulterated
with water. The next day he posted
bills in different sections Of the town
reading:
; Il bought a quart Of milk yesterday
which | found to be adulterated. II
the scoundrel will bring me another
quart I'll not denounce him"
The next day he found three quart
cans on his doorstep. There were
three dalrymen in the town.--Judge'
Library.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
GOOD ROADS MOVEMENT.
Millions OF Dollars Annually Saved to
the Farmers OF the United States.

One Of the most important move.
ments that has been inauGurated of
recent years, and which has resulted
in wonderful benefit to the people Is
the good roads movement Within the
United States there are approximately
about 100000 farmers. II during a
year each of those farmers can be
saved $40 in time, or In wear and tear
upon horses and wagons by means of
improved roads, II means a saving Of
that the improved roads that have
been built up the past half dozen years
through agitation Of the good roads
movement saves each farmer In the
land from $50 to 800 Thus II can be
seen that the savings brought about
through this movement aggregate hun.
dreds Of millions of dollars each year
Good roads are important to the
progressive town. This fact has be-
come so recognized that wherever
there exists live agricultural town
Its citizens will be found to be staunch
advocates OF road improvement, and
there Is civic pride and friendly cor.
petition in the matter OF having good
roads leading to the towns. The work
of road Improvement has only fairly
begun. A number of state legislatures
havs taken up the work and during
the next dozen years great changes
will he wrought as to the building and
maintenance Of public highways.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
The Crack in His Armor.

IT'S a good thing for man to be
n little bald" said the girl as they
walked along in the rear OF one be.
meath whose hat showed small bare
half moon. 1T takes the conceit out
Of them. Now there's John. He has
n bald spot that he has spent about 4
hundred dollars on TO no effect. When
he gets too smart all have to DO IS to
glance carelcssly toward that yulner.
able spot and he tubsides immedi.
ately."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Late Already.

Five minutes after 'le tardy gong
had struck, the principal Of the school
was walking through the lower hall
when he saw a pudgy little fellow
scampcring toward the first grade
room as fast as his fat legs could
carry him. See here Young man
want to talk to you" called the prin.
cipal to the late conner. Il ha!n't got
time TO talk to you; I'm late already"
replied the GREATNESS beginner as the
door OF his classroom closed.-The
Circle.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
lnsncctors After palrYmen.

jefferson City-Tho state Dairy In.
spection department Is causing con.
stcrnatiOn among dairymcn by the In.
spectlon of milk in the smaller cities
OF the stare. Every town that receives
It's supply Of milk from regular dealers
is receiving attention The inspectors
drop into a town, purchase milk from
all the mil,;mon doing business there,
and then examine It.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Highway Meeting is Called.

Columbia-The county court OF
Euunc county has called meeting Of
tho county court judges that live along
the line Of the proposed state high
way from St Louis to Kansas city
and known rs the central route
They are invited to meet in Columbia
September II TO take concerted action
toward the building OF the road.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Drummer Killed IN Wreck.

St. Joseph-Burlington train No. 20,
leaving here for Kansas City, ran into
an open switch at Weston and all cars
except the sleeper went into the ditch.
L. NJ. Williams, travelling man for n
Kansas City hardware house. was
killed and Engieer W. r. Marshall. of
this city. was seriously injured,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
School Contract Awarded

Warren5burg-The board OF regents
OF the Warrensburg state normal
school met here and awarded to the
firm OF APPEL & Miller, of Jefferson City,
the contract for erecting the $4,000
training nchool 70. the normal, Minor
appointments were made by the board.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Claims First Model Road.

Sedalia-Thc proposed construction
OF one or more highways across tn"
state and the question o! the legal
right of the state to work has called
to mind that the first stretch of state
rock road legally provided for in Mis-
souri,. Is within the Missouri state fair
grounds at the suburbs of this c4ty.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23

"And II give you money" said the
philanthropIst. will you promise to
go and take BATH"
Redfacc Leary drew himself up to
his full height
"a bath? And Is It mermaid you
take me for?" he cried bitterly.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
puualns Secures Judaeshlp.

Marshall-In the contest here foi
police Judge, to fill the vacancy occa.
stoned by the death of Charles NJ
Hawley, Ralph H. Duggins, son Of Z
D. Duggins. was elected by a large ma
jority over two other candidates.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Foreiun WATERWAYS.

Since We began the neglect and
abandonment Of canals, France has
quadruplcd her waterways Accord
Ing 10 fHuros furnished by CONNER.
cial associations, the British isles
have 5000 miles Of canal ana it does
not all antcda,o the railroad
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
New Cedar County Surveyor.

jefferson City--Goycrnor Folk an.
uounccd the appointment Of W. 4.
Cheek to bo county surveyor of Cedar
county, to III the vacancy occasionei
by the resignation Of +. Fl, Hackle.
man. and OF John G. Smith to b. coun-
ty surveyor OF Crawford county. to MI
the vacancy occasioned by the death
of Bascom o. Butt.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Yes, Yes.

81 suppose" said Mrs TartleIgh,
"whcn you die you expect to meet all
your husbands
You are very rude, rctortod Mrs.
Muchwedde. when | die | expect to
go to heaven. Young Magazine.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23

With a smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt.
waist just rs well at home as the
steam laundry can: It will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
be less wear and tear of :he goods,
and IT will be positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23

from kidney trou.
bles. My back panied
me terribly. Every
turn or move caused
S h arp, S h otin 6
pains. Ny eyeslCht
was poor, dark spots
appeared before me,
and | had dizzy
spells. For ten years
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23

I could not do housework, and for two
years did not get out OF the house.
The kidney secretions were irregular,
and doctors were not helping me.
Doan's Kidney Pills brought me quick
relief. and finally cured me. They
saved my life"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Cause for Resentment.

London Punch suggests as reason
for Ralsui's hatred for Caid Mclean
that It was the latter who introduced
bagplpes In Morocco,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Laundry work at home would ba

Laundry work at home would bs
much more satisfactory Il the right
Starch were used. In order TO get the
desired stiffness, It is usually neces.
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fincncss OF the fabric Is
hidden behind paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys tho
appearance. but also affects the wear
Ing quality Of the goods, This trou'
bic can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch. as It can be applied
much more thinly because Of its great
er strength than other makes.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23

Lewis Single Binder straight SC cigar
Made Of extra quality tobacco. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Found Dead in a Culvert.

Rola--John Perry Malone, one OF
the oldest citizens of Phelps county,
was found dead at the bottom Of the
culvert under the Frisco railroad IN
this city
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
TEN YEARS OF PAIN.
Unable TO Do Even iousework Be-
cause Of Kidney Troubles.

Mrs. Margaret Emmench, Of Clin.
ton St, Napoleon, o., says: For
fifteen years | was q great sufferer
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Last Memorial.

In the Sandwich islands widows
have their departed husbands names
tattoOed on their tongues.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Prosperous France.

Tho wealth Of France Is estimated
at forty.two thousand millions.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Gave Much Work 70 Women.

fhe invention OF the typewriter has
given work to moro than 100000
women.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23

Beautiful rs the activity that works
for good and the stiffness that waits
for EOod.-COllycr
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Onions Net 5000 an Acre
This is What They Are Raising on land in South
Texas That You Can Buy-iO to GAO Acres
and Two Town Lots for $40 Without
lnterest-Payab!e $40 Per Month.
The Famous Simmons Ranch South OF San Antonio Now the Market
Investigate This and Get in Before it is Too Late

Nsrs F. and F. sham, of Okla, C.
Mountain View, Okla all well known reliable gentlemen.
KHAN II,
c. +.
OF o OF
of
We the ranch and satisfied ourselves thoroughly
that land all that had represented The soil
is a
We have brought samples Of soil taken from different places
Alfalfa, Wheat by calling
o F. l."
is
on top o
n
We satisfied the people
The thing needed railroad and
be land
reasonable there will trouble about finding purchans
for farm and lot that you have got
II
will railroad through
certainly will be able
who will build the roaE without delay
he to who anything
about this land 0
+, L. BEATTY,
l. i. ShAM,
Carnegie
G.
Mounts lew,
the photographic views
Or. CHAS. T. SIMMONS,
2i5 alamo Plaza, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-08-27
HUNTING MARKET
FOR Big OAT CROP
BIG COMPANY IN CHICAGO
MAY TAKE SOME OF THE
SURPLUS.

Following up his endeavors to find
market for the surplus ranch pro-
ducts of Fergus county this year,
Louis j. Lehman recently got into
communication with the Quaker Oats
company of Chicago, an establishment
which handles more oats than any 9TH
er firm in the world.
Mr.. Lehman few days ago receiv-
ed letter from this company in which
they stated that they would gladly
look into the situation and strongly
intimated that they might make an
effort to get some of the surplus crop
In Fergus county, providing the quail
ity is what they demand. They ask
ed that samples of the oats raised
here be sent them and Mr.. Lehman
has complied with this request.
There is no doubt about the quail
ity of the Fergus county oats being
up to the standard and there is bet
ter than an even break that the big
Chicago company will be in the mar
ket for some of the surplus crop
which will be harvested by the grain
growers of Fergus county this year.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-08-27
DRAKE is COMING
TO FERGUS COUNTY
MEN HOLDING CONTROLLING
INTEREST IN SANTIAGO
DUE HERE SOON.

John A. Drake, owner of the Gold
Reef and one of the principal stock
holders IN the North Moccasn Min
ins company, will leave New York
the first of September for Fergus coun-
ty, arriving here some time before
the 10th Of the month.
The chief object of Mr.. brakes Wis
It to this county is to take some
action with reference TO the Santiago
mine in the Kendall district.
The immense value of the Santiago
has long been determined, well in
formed mining men holding it as one
OF the greatest gold properties in the
Rocky mountain region. Thousands of
tons OF high grade ore have already
been blocked out and the question now
confronting the company Is hte per-
1ectlnS OF arrangements for working
the ore. Negotiations were in pro-
2ress for the coilition of the Barnes
King and the Santiago mines, but this
is understood to have fallen through.
1t is certainty, however, that the
arrival Of Mr.. Drake will mean some
definite and immediate action. There
is sufficient ore already blocked out
to justify the erection of big mill
and this will probably be the ultimate
outcome.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-08-27
GETTING Together
VERY fine DISPLAY
FERGUS COUNTY GOING AF.
TER FIRST PRIZE AT THE
STATE FAIR.

The board OF county commissioners
have appointed N. J. Littlejohn to
get up the display of Fergus county
grains and grasses which shall be
exhibited at the state fair this year.
Inasmuch as MIR. Littlejohn is work.
ing on a railroad contract down i'll
Sixteen Mile canyon, II. c. Brown
is looking after the matter of gather
ing the material for the display
Mr.. Brown has requested the
Democrat to bring this matter to the
attention of the ranchers of Fergus
county. 1t is desired that grain and
grass growers pick out the finest
samples of grain and grass they can
find and send or bring them to the
store of H. c. Brown in this city.
Fergus county made most credi-
table showing last year and her dis
play did more to advertise the coun-
ty as ranching section than any
thing that was ever done prior to
that time.
Those having the display in charge
should be able to get together a
much better exhibit this year No
such crop of grain and grass was ev.
er before raised in this county and it
is doubtful if any section of the en-
tire country ever produced a finer
crop of grain, field for field, than is
now being harvested here i'll Fergus.
There is little doubt but that this
county can get first money for their
grain and grass display if they go at
ter it with the best of the material
at hand and that is what MIR. Brown
and Mr. Littleiohn intend to do.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-08-27
WON'T RECOGNIZE UNION.
Telegraph Companies Adopt Drastic
Policy AS Result of Strike.

Chicago, Aug. 2l.-Every telegraph
operator who went on strike two
weeks ago must make individual ap-
plication for reinstatement before he
will be taken back
This policy of the companies was
announced today and means not only
that there will be no union recogni-
tion, but that even committee from
the ranks of the strikers will not be
treated with.
The Postal company have prepared
4 form of contract which every APP
plicant is required to sign before he
IS given employment. The Western
Union has not adopted any form of
contract but is requiring each oper-
ator to make application for work
as an individual. The contract of the
Postal company reads:
Il hereby agree, if given employ
ment by the Postal Telegraph and
Cable company, to render full and
faithful service at all times, refrain
ing from agitation and interference
with the company's business, and I
further agree that | will work care
fully and we'll with every operator,
be he or she union or non-union"
President Small OF the Telegraphers
union, announced tonight that he
would te in New York next Satui :
day.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-08-27

Of next year. said Mr.. Sewall
There are too many things to be
taken into consideration, too many
things that may happen, to put it
more definitely. but we will be here
next spring"
The St. Paul will have its own
freight terminals in Butte, for whicl,
the ground is being cleared west OF
Montana street, but for a time the
road will use the B. A P. station.
Has the St. Paul any plans for
the erection of a passenger station
of its own"
1T has some plans, but not
definite enough to talk about
President Sewall is accompanied
by Mrs. Sewall and daughter, S. L.
Sewall brother, from Minneapolis,
and Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Martin. Mr.
Martin is vice president of the 500
line.
From Missoula President Sewall
and his party will go to Spokane
this afternoon. and will remain there
two or three days From Spokane
they will make a side trip along the
new line on the St Joe river. In ad-
dition to being president Of the Mon
tana corporation, Mr. Sewall is as
sistant to President Earling of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul rail-
way system
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-08-27
PUSHING WORK ON
THE COURT HOUSE
LEE DISERT, REPRESENTING
WILLIAM OLIVER, HUSTL-
ING THINGS ALONG.

Lee Dsert, William divers fore
man who has charge of the prelimi-
nary work on the Fergus county
court house, is pushing things right
along.
The excavating has practically been
completed and work has been started
on the foundation.
The big rock crusher, a machine
which weighs about thirty tons, was
hauled up to the gravel bed near
the base ball grounds yesterday and
is being put in position. Thousands
of pounds of gravel will be crushed
by this big machine which will be
mixed with the cement in making the
concrete for the walls of the new
building.
Freezing weather will put stop
to actual building operations and it
is the desire of Contractor Oliver
to get the walls up as far as the
window sills of the first story before
they are compelled to knock off until
spring.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-08-27
STOCKHOLDERS IN session
Important Meeting Of Barnes-king People Held
I This Afternoon in Kendall Some Changes
Are Made in Board Of Directors.

The annual stockholders meeting Of
the Barnes-King Development com
pany was held this afternoon at
o'clock in the office of the company
at Kendall. A large majority of the
stock is represented, either by the
holders or by proxy and some lmpor-
tant matters pertaining to the future
of the big company came up for dis
cussion.
The most important matter is the
selection of a new board of directors.
The members of the old board arc
J. c. Lalor, H. G. Brown, A. J. Camp.
Dell, w. w. Cheely and w. H. Mccall.
The officers are J. G. Lalor, president
and w. H. Mccall secretary.
While a number of the old board
will retain their places, there will,
necessarily, be some changes. Some
one will be chosen in the place Of A.
]. Campbell who died about a month
ago. While the Democrat, up to the
time of going to press, was unable to
get any news of the meeting, it is
thought that the members of the new
board of directors will be J. c. Lalor,
w. w. Cheely, w. HI. Mccall, John
Gillie and H. A. Fischer.
There is possibility that j. G..
Maroney of Butte will be made a
member of the board.
A party comprising ]. G. Maroney,
L. 0. Evans, w. w. Cheely, H. A.
Fischer and Marco Medin arrived in
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-08-27

most successful from the start and.
In very short while, came to be
recognized as one of the big sheen
outfits OF the state.
They rapidly acquired land through
purchase and their bands of sheen
grew until they were the owners OF
close to $4,000 head. They built up
a splendid plant in every way and
their home ranch is a model in gen
eral arrangement and convenienceS
for taking care of a great number of
sheep.
Thousands Of tons of hay are cut
every year on the ranch and all win
ters look alike to Mr.. Hamilton.
Leslie Hamilton owns three-fourtha
of the stock Of the Sage Creek Sheen
company, the remainder OF the stock
being held by Rev. Jacob Mill, of Hel-
ena. The company sold a quarter OF
million pounds of wool last year
and over 100000 pounds this wear
the price each year being 20 cents a
pound
They have on hand 10000 head of
sheep which will probably be dispos-
ed or this fall and when this is done,
one or the most noted wool growing
outfits in the United States will have
gone out Of existence.
1t Is understood to be the inten-
tlon OF the Billings &c Northern to
subdivide the big ranch into 100 and
$40 acre tracts which will be placed
on the market at liberal terms for
new settlers.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-08-27
NEWS AMONG RAILRoADERs.
President of Milwaukee Says That
Work Is Progressing Favorably.

E. D. Sewall of Chicago, president
of the Montana corporation of the
St. Paul railroads, is making trip
through Montana to inspect the work
of construction. Yesterday afternoon
he made trip bv automobile out to
the end of Fish canyon, and this
morning he will leave Butte for
the west.
"The work has made good pro-
gress since | was out here in May"
said MIR. Sewall, "and everything is
moving along satisfactorily. Some
delay was caused in bridge building
by the high water of the Yellowstone
and Musselshell, but that was nothing
serious. Work is being pushed all
along the line. Westward from Glen
ham, 55 miles of track have been
laid, and east from Cato about Is
miles have been put down. Five miles
of track have been laid in the vicinity
of Harlowton, and six miles out of
Butte. There is lot of work being
done west of Butte and progress
there is also satisfactory
"Does the St. Paul still figure on
running trains into Butte by the first
of next january Mr. Sewall was
asked.
"W evil be in here in the spring