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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

Waynesyille-Local option carried
Pulaski county by vote OF 1,ll2 to
AGO. At Dixon, where the only saloon
in the county is conducted, the vote
was 204 for the issue, 1913 against. At
Rlchland the vote was PA for and
6S against. School children paraded
with banners bearing temperance le-
gends and a demonstration was held
in the public square.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

down pains and the kidney secretlons
were much dlsordered. ] thought !
would not live long, but since using
Doan's Kidney Pills ! am O. different
woman. can do my own work and have
no fear OF those troubles returning"
Sold by all druggists. 80 cents a
box. Foster. Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Laundry WORK at home would be

Laundry worK at home would be
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness OF the fabric Is
hidden behind a paste OF varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance. but also affects the wear.
ing quality OF the goods. This trou.
bic can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as 1t can be applied
much more thiuly because of its great
or strength than other makes.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Boy Has Mother. eets Ono Year.

st. Louis--Edward DeLong, 10 years
old, who pleaded guilty to an indict-
ment charging him with forging q
postal money order, was sentenced TO
two years Imprisonment In the United
States district court. Later Judge
Dyer modified the sentence to one
year and a day on account OF the boys
mother
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

SIT In a chalr day
after day unable to
move about on &C.
count of rheumatic
pains in my back.
hips and legs. ! was
short of breath and
my heart would nut-
ter after the least
exertion. ] had dizzy
SPELLS and bearing
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
"Wets" Carry Monlteau.

CalIfornia-Moniteau county went
wet" by majority Of 10. The total
vote was slightly more than 1900. The
election included the towns Of Upton
and California. Citizens of California
celebrated the victory with q parade
and a general demonstration. A joint
prayer meeting was held at one OF the
churches.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Smallpox at Penitentisry.

Jefferson City-With one death from
that malady and five persons victims
OF It in this city, one of them in
house in which twenty-one persons
have their home, the penitentiary was
placed under quarantine against Wis.
itors as precaution against the intro
ductlon OF smallpox into the institu.
ton.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

Columbia-Registrar Irwin Switzler
estimates the enrolment in the state
university during the present year, in
Guiding the School Of Mines at Rolla.
will be 1900, the School OF Mines en-
rolling 200 and the department of the
university at Columbia 2,400.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Banker Tyaard is Sentenced,

Kansas City-Dr. F. ]. Tygard, presi.
dent of the Bates National bank Of
Butler, Mo, which failed Sept. 2, 1906,
was sentenced to five years in the pen
itentiary by Judge Mcpherson in the
federal court.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

Defiance Starch is the latest inven.
ton in that line and an improvement
on all other makes; It is more eco
nomical, does better work, takes less
time. Get 1t from any grocer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Market Prices.

And do you sell these beautiful
thoughts Of your soul for mere dol
lars?" she exclaimed
Nope said the poet, sorrowfully.
Il seldom get more than 80 cents for
EN-"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

Is not making others happy the best
happiness? There is Joy in helping to
renew the strength and courage of
noble minds -Amiel.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Linn County Goes "Dry."

Brookfield-Linn county, exclusive
OF Brookfield, which did not vote.
went dry" Every township gave a
majority In favor Of local option. The
Anfsi vote was 1918 to 1858.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Aqalnst Cooperative Shops.

Strong feeling is raging in German
and Austrian trade circles against CO.
operative shops, which are practically
running the internal trade Of these
countries.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Judge J. r. Higgins Dies.

Potosi-John r. Higgins, formerly
presiding Judge OF the Washington
county court, died at his home here.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

FITS, st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DIR. Kline 3
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free 81 90
trial bottle and treatise. DR.. r, II. Kline,
Id, e3l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

She-I heard about the elopement.
Has her mother forgiven them? He
| think not. understand she has gone
to live with them.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

To prevent that tired feeling on
ironing day--Use Defiance Starch
saves time--saves labor-saves annoy.
ance, will not stick to the iron. The
big 16 OF. package for 10c. at your
grocer's.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Farmer Killed BY Train.

Hermann-Hermann Baecker, farm.
or, of Stable. while trying to avoid a
freight train, was struck by passen.
ger train and killed.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
DEFIANCE STARCH i ss.. s'n iiass.
If : sint sss. UNI a.sI Tbompson's Eye Water

Life alone can rekindle life; what
others claim from US is not our thirst
and our hunger, but our bread and our
gourd.-Amlel.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

You always get full value in Lewis
Single Binder straight &c cigar Your
dealer or LOWS Factory. Peoria. III.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
TIED TO A CHAIR.
Unable to Move About On Account
Of Kidney Troubles.

Mrs. Anna Beebe, River and Monroe
SITS, Anoka, Mimi, says: Il had to
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

A woman will honor her husband
as long as he is willing to love and
obey her.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

ones neighbors can see an eclipse
OF the honeymoon without the aid Of
a telescope.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

II a man who owns an automobile
10 q bachelor, it's his own fault.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

Lewis Single Binder straight &c cigar
Made OF extra quality tobacco. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory. Peoria. H.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

The heart that feeds on pride must
have many an ache In its stomach.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

A. N. k.-B (teo7-46) 22o4.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
The Short Curtain.

White Pigeons short curtain sensa.
ton had an echo recently when Rev.
c. IA. Anderson was granted a decree
OF divorce and was given The custody
of his children on the grounds al
legged.
Rev Mr.. Anderson engaged Evan
gelist Leo f. Allen in December. 1905.
10 conduct evangelistic services at
White Pigeon. the evangelist being a
guest at the preachers home while in
that town.
One night he said he peeked under
short curtain and saw his wife and
Allen in a compromising position He
went and got two OF his church mem
bers TO look so that they might he
witnesses.
Rev. Mr.. Allen was acquitted OF
any wrongdoing at a church trial in
Gratiot county. Mrs. Anderson always
denied the story. Both were present
during the divorce proceedings but
neither testified.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
SKIN SORE EIGHT YEARS.
Spent $500 on Doctors and Remedies
but Got No Reiief-Cuticura
Cures in Week.

Upon the limbs and between the
toes my skin was rough and sore, and
also sore under the arms. and had 10
stay at home several times because of
this affection. Up TO a week or so ago
] had tried many other remedies and
several doctors, and spent about three
hundred dollars, without any success
but this is to-day the seventh day that
j have been using the Cuticura Rene
dies (costing a dollar and halo,
which have cured me completely, SO
Ehat | can again attend to my bust
mess. | went TO work again tonight.
had been suffering for eight years
and have now been cured by the Cut
icura Remedies within week. Fritz
Hirschlaff. "a Columbus Ave, New
York. n. ", March 20 and April 6.
1Q0e
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
THREE DEAD.
Mother Return b-me 10 Find III
dren Burned 10 Death.

While Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hicks
of Port Huron, were down town On q
shopping tour Saturday night theh
three children We're burned TO death
presumably through the exposition ol
can OF gasoline.
The charred and blacHened remains
were found by the mother upon hei
return. Hicks. when he arrived at the
house, found his wife unconscious be
side the dead children. with the Is.
months old baby moaning in It's death
agony.
The parents locked and boltcd the
door OF the kitchen when they started
down town. The eldest child was a
SHl, Ethel ii years old. then came
Joseph. boy of 3, and Ralph, The
baby boy.
Just how the accident occurred is a
mystery. can of gasoline was in
the house and it is believed that the
children placed il upon he stove ana
touched match 10 il to see The
blaze.
Hicks called the nelghbors. Coro
ners Falk and Schwikert and Under.
sheriff Davidson were summoned. Al
ter looking into the ease the officer
decided IL was an accident and will
not hold an inquest.
Hicks is moldey employed at the
Malleable iron works. He is hearl.
broken over he tragedy and his wife
Is ia serions condition.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
HENS KNEW THEIR BUSINESS.
Never Would They Lay Anything but
the Freshest of Eggs.

There is German dairyman and
farmer, whose place is not far from
Philadelphia. who greatly plumes him
self upon the absolute superiority OF
his products above all others in the
vicinity.
On one occasion he personally APP
piled to Germantown housekeeper
for transfer of her custom TO him.
self. II hears dot YOU haf lot OF
drouble with dot dairyman OF yours .
he said "Yust you cir me your gus
tom and der viii he no drouble."
Are your eggs always fresh" ask
ed the woman.
FRESH" repeated the German. in
an indignant tone. Let me deli you.
madam, dot my hens nefer. refer lay
anything but fresh eggs"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
Queens Most Priced Decoration.

One of the decorations of which the
queen OF Portugal is proudest is the
medal OF the British Humane society.
which she was asked to accept after
she had leaped into the harbor al
Lisbon and saved drowning man.
On all great occasions this decoration
ls TO be seen pinned on her dress. Her
majesty. who is a sister or the Dnch-
css Aosta, recently visiting us. is
another special favorite OF the royal
family. and, like her sister, was born
al York House, Twickenham. Queen
Amelia was one of the very first wo-
men TO qualify herself as an NJ. ID.
She laughingly tells her friends that
her most trying patient is King Car
los, whom for years she has tried to
diet for too solid flesh. Tit Bits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
SIDE LIGHTS
ON MICHIGAN
TWO EATON COUNTY FARMERS
NEARLY 20 YEARS OLD
TO BE TRIED.
MURDER OF JOHN BOUTS.
Levi and Charles Tubbs, Father and
Uncle Of George Tubbs, to Stand
Trial for Conspiracy to Xiii.
History of the Case.

| The first criminal case TO be tried
IN circuit court. Charlotte, will he the
murder charge against Levi and Chas
Tubbs, father and uncle respectively
OF George Tubbs, now serving life
sentence for the killing of Contractor
| John Bouts in November, 1904
Both men are nearly 20 years old.
Before the Bouts shooting the fam
lily were rich. but The trial of the son
made ii necessary to put a morl gage
On the farm which is one of The finest
in the county.
The prosecution will attempt IN
prove that the trio entered into a con
spracy and that The old men are
equally guilty with the boy who frcl
the fatal shot
The defense will contend THAI the
old men did not know that George
had a weapon and thar the belief thar
shooting was necessary was the pro
duct of his own mind
On the trial of the young man he
swore that he shot to protect his
aged father, whom Bouts threatened
10 strike with an uplifted cub George
bought the revolver i'm Nashville The
day before the murder. which &C
CURED on a Sunday morning. and The
prosecution will try TO prove thai the
weapon was purchased with The UNI
derstanding that it would be used he
next day To prevent Bouts and his
men from working on Sunday
After the shot was fired Powers and
Bigley, Bouts worlimen, picked up he
wounded man and lifted him into the
wagon and drove away. He died before
The men reached the road. The de-
PENDANTS dragged the tools of the
ditcher ont in the road and put back
the rail fence and started for the
house. where George was arrested
couple of hours later The TWO elder
Tubbs were taken into custody few
days later, but were afterward released
on bail.
George will be brought from Jack
son TO testify for his father and Uncle
Charles and in all probability tell the
jury that the old gentlemen knew
nothing about the weapon, which he
claims he bought To shoot trouble
some dog
There is considerable local sentl- !
ment against trying the old men. but
in kalamo. where the Tubbs farm is
located, the sentiment is against the !
Did men, il being the general BELIEF |
IN that section that the father and |
he uncle are really more To blame |
han George, who mentally isa weak /
ing and who has been quiet and |
peaceful man all his life.
Uncle Chapey" is a bachelor and |
las a reputation for being quarrel /
some, and many lay the present trou-
Die 10 his aggressiveness Levi has
more friends than Charley and George
las more sympathizers than both his
ather and uncle combined.
In view of the wide publicity given
he case both at. the time of the
ragedy and the trial Of the young
nan. considerable trouble will un-
loubtedly be experienced in getting a
urN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
GONE FOREVER.

Ten years ago a farmer put his mi.
tails on a dollar bill. The next day he
went to the nearest town and spent il
with merchant. Before the year was
out he got the dollar back. Four times
in six years the dollar came back to
him for produce and three times he
heard of it in the pocket OF his neigh
6ors
The last time he got II back four
years ago. He sent il 10 a mail order
house. He never has seen that dollar
since, and never viii. That collar bill
Will never pay any more school or
road tax for him. will never build or
brighten any Of the homes of the COM
munity. He sent il entirely out of
the circle Of usefulness to himself and
his neighbors.
Patronize your local merchant who
helps you to pay your taxes, support
your schools and churches, and lends
q helping hand in times of sickness
and trouble
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
The Evolution of
Household Remedies.

Inc modern patent medicine pusi
ness is the natural outgrowth of the
oid-time household remedies.
In the early history of this country,
EVERY FAMILY HAD ITS HOME.
MADE MEDICINES. Herb teas.
oitters, laxstives and tonics, were to be
hound In almost every house, compound
ed oy the housewife, sometimes assisted
by the spothecary or the family doctor.
such remedies as picra, which was
aloes and quassis, dissolved in apple
brandy. Sometimes hop tonic, made
OF whiskey, hops aud bitter barks. A
score or more of popular, homemade
remedies were thus compounded, the
formulate for which were passed along
from house to house, sometimes written,
sometimes verbally communicated.
The patent medicine business is a
natural outgro.th from this whole
some, old-time custom. In the Begin
ming, some enterprising doctor, i'm
pressed by the usefulness of one of
these homemade remedies, would take
IT up, improve it in many ways, manu-
facture 1t on large scale, advertise it
mainly through almsnacs for the home.
and thus it would become used over a
large area. LATTERLY THE HOUSE
HOLD REMEDY BUSINESS TOOK
A MORE EXACT AND SCIENTIFIC
FORM.
Peruna was originally one Of these
old-time remedies. 1t was used by the
Mennonites, of Pennsylvania, before it
was offered to the public for sale. DIR.
Hartman, THE ORIGINAL COM
FOUNDER OF PERUNA, is of Men
MONTE origin. First, he prescribed il
for his neighbors and his patients.
The sale of it increased, and at last he
established mandatory and fur
nished 1t to the general drug trade.
Peruna is useful in a great manv
climatic ailments, such as coughs, colds,
sore throat, bronchitis, and catarrhal
diseases generally. THOUSANDS OF
FAMILIES HAVE LEARNED THE
USE OF PERUNA and its value in the
treatment of these ailments. They
have learned to trust and believe in
DR.. Hartman's judgment, and to rely
on his remedy, Peruna.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
APPENDICITIS.
Not at All Necessary to Operate in
Many Cases.

Automobiles and Appendicitis scare
some people before they are hit.
Appendicitis is often caused by toe
much starch in the bowels. Starch is
hard to digest and clogs up the diges.
TIVE machinery-also tends TO form
Cakes in the cecum. CHATS the blind
pouch at entrance 10 the appendix
A y. III. girl had appendicitis. but
lived on milk for awhile-then Crane
Nuts and got well without an opera.
ton.
She says: Five years ago while at
school, | suffered terribly with consti.
patton and Indigestion" Too much
starch, white bread, potatoes, etc.
which she did not digest)
Soon after left school had an AT.
tack of appendicitis and for thirteen
weeks lived on milk and water. When
recovered enough to eat solid food
there was nothing that would agree
with me. until friend recommended
Grape-Nuts.
When | began to eat Grape Nuts |
weighed 9S lbs, but soon grew TO liz
lbs. The distress after eating left me
entirely and now ! am like a new per.
SON."
CA little Grape-Nuts dissolved in hot
water or milk would have been much
better for this case than milk alone.
fof the starchy part of the wheat and
barley is changed into form of di-
gestable sugar in making Grape .Nuts.)
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
creek. Mich. Read the little book.
The Road to Wellville," in pkgs.
There's q Reason"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
French Sailors Use Druas.

The extent to which the narcotic
habit prevails in the French navy was
illustrated few days ago by the pro
ceedings of courtmartial at Brest.
The defendants were half a dozen
seamen of ordinary rating. who were
charged with considerable number
Of robberies. All the men were VIC
Tins OF opium or the the ether habit.
or both combined, and were in the
habit OF bemuddling themselves daily
with these drugs and the robberies
had been committed to crafty their
passion. Severe sentences were
passed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
MRS. FRED CERTIA

are passing through Change of Life Fol-
several months ! suffer from bot flashes
extreme nervousness, headache and sleep
lessness. l had no appetite and could not
sleep. had made up my mind there was
no help for me until began 10 use lydia
II. Flnkham's Vegetable Compound. INV
lad symptoms ceased and il brought me
safely through the danger period. built
up my system and | am in excellent health
! consider Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
compound unsurpassed for women during
this trying period of life
Mrs Henry Lee, 60 Winter Street
New Haven, Conn, writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
After suffering untold misery for three
years during Change Of Life / heard M
lydia f.. Pinkham's Vegetable COMPOUND
l wrote You Of my condition, and began "a
take Lydia Il. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound and followed your advice. and today
am well and happy. | can now walk onv.
where and work as well as anyone. and for
years previous had tried but could moi oet
around without help. ! consider Your medi-
cine sovereign balm for suffering women"
Women passing through this critical
period should rely upon lydia
linlSham's Vegetable Compound If
there is anything about vour case
You don't understand write Ia Mrs
Pinkham Lynn. Mass. for advice II
IS free and has guided thousands to
health. W
lccessful in restoring to health
cannot well say without TRYING
ne. Ii is your duty to yourself
ms Vegetable Compound.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25

The mad dog scare of couple OF
weeks ago In Dundee was proven 10
be genuine when COW, owned bv
Clarence Stowell, was taken with con.
vusions as It was being led TO water.
II showed all the signs of hydropbobia
and had to be killed.
Rep. Dennis Murray is proprietor of
che Kelley institute in Grand Ranids
He has introduced bill raising the
salaries OF the aldermen and police
Judge OF Grand Rapids. A new Michi.
gan law permits sending DRINKS 10 a
jag cure. and the question now IS
where will che local police judge send
the GruDks mat are arrested
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
Great stunt by Geronimo.

In single day Geronimo. when in
his prime, ran 40 miles on foot. rode
900 miles on one stretch. as fast as
be could cnanse horses, and so CEN.
pletely wore oct the column which
hnally captured him that three sets
OF officers we're needed 10 finish the
chase, and not more than one-third
OF the troopers who started were in
at the finish, says a writer in Outing.
Wrinkled and crafty and cruel il
his swarthy face to-day. but the fire
OF his internal energy has died and
ne is no more Than a relic OF the
Geronimo of whom Gen. Miles said
after their first meeting:
He rode into our camp and dis
mounted a prisoner lie was one OF
The brightest, most resolute. deter
mined men / ever met. with the
sharpest, clearest dark eve. Every
movement showed power and en-.
ergy."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
Britons Fond of Theatricals.
II is estimated that Great Britain
spends $4,000 a day on theaters.
Famous Book Free.

Every reader of this paper can get free
of charge one of DIR. Coffce's famous book.
which tells of a new method by which
persons afflicted with Deafness, Head
Noises, Sore Eyes. Failing Sight from any
cause, can cure themselves at home at
small expense.
Write a letter Immediately TO DR. w q.
Coffee, 800 Century Bldg, Des Mones, la.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
Ex-consressman Stephenson.

A friend OF ex-Congressman Sam
Stephenson, of Menominee. brings
word to Lansing that the old Repub-
lican war horse and millionaire lumber
operator is nearly at the end of his
days. II is a case OF old age slowly but
surely sapping his vitality. Michigan
never sent a more picturesque charac.
ter 10 congress than Sam Stephenson
or one who in his bluff, hearty way
could get more things for his district.
He was elected four times
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
The Board Quit.

The Big Rapids board OF public
works has quit. The members feel they
were snubbed by Mayor Wright. the
council and city attorney. The board
of public works suggested that bonds
be issued for $4,000 for pumping sta
ton improvements. The city attorney
says the city has gone the charter linn.
It in appropriations