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Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02
LOCAL NEWS
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(From Wednesday Daily)


(From Wednesdays Daily)
w. II. Wigglesworth is down from
Waterfall ranch today.
S. G. Martin of the Tom Moore
Mining company at Eureka is in the
city.
A number of secret service men de-
parted this morning for Denver 20
enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner
w. II. Ostelburg. former cashier cf
the Colorado State bank is in the
city renewing old acquaintances.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dodge have
taken p. NJ. McLellans residence and
viii occupy it during Mr.. and Mrs.
McLellan's absence abroad to Austria.
liza. Japan or Cuba. Those are the
PAGES Pete said he was going to be.
fore he returned to Durango.
hos- bldlI anu CdlndTlue aIcHu-
leta were married last evening by
Elder w. b. Farley. The Salvation
army serenaded them after the cere-
mony.
Mrs. G. w Osborn, mother. and
Mrs. O'Bren. grandmother, of Mrs.
owen Hammond arrived from Denver
last evening They will remain about
Ten days.
Peter Ward has moved in from his
ranch for the winter 1t is about time
for Pete TO be looking around for
some one to cook his Thanksgiving
turkey at me-batchelorhood is not
exactly the thing.
The funeral OF the late Edward AL
bert Covert was held at the home on
Lightner creek at IL O'Clock this
morning. A number of relatives and
friends drove out and accompanied
the remains to their last resting place
in Fairmont cemetery
Robert Forsythe. John French and
}. f. Evans, We're yesterday fined
s45.40 each for stealing case oil
whisky from Kellenberger. Forsythe
paid, but the others could not ana
will board with the county for awhile.
1t was rather an expensive joke.
District court is still grinding on
civil eases i recess will be taken
over tomorrow and court will continue
Friday and Saturday, and an adjourn,
pent will be made until in January.
'.ns2day court opens in Silverton and
at its conclusion the court officials
viii go to Archuleta county to hold
session there
At the meeting of Sitting Bull tribe
Improved Order OF Red Men the fol
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing six months: Prophet, VIM Van
Banker; sachem. p G. Ellis. senior
sycamore, r. r. Newell; junior saga
more, Theo. Peterson, jr. They will
he installed in Office the first Tues
day in January.
(From Fridays Daily
J. l.. Rachofsky of the Fair is back
from trip to the east.
c. T.. Herr left yesterday morning
on business trip to Denver.
]. II. Eby returned Wednesday even
ing from trip to Kentucky.
Major j. II. McDevitt departed this
morning for points in the San Luis
valley.
w. c. Liesenberg has his face in a
sling from what The doctors call
BARRIERS itch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

Mrs. Harry V. Ausburn and Mrs. A.
l.. Fellows came over from Mancos
last evening and left for Denver on
this mornings eastern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

Major j. II. McDevitt departed this
morning for points in the San Luis
valley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

Mrs. G. w. Osborn mother and
Mrs. O'Brien. grandmother, of Mrs.
owen Hammond arrived from Denver
last evening. They will remain about
ten days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

County court convenes Monday, but
the jury will not be called until the
1lth, as other matters will occupy
the courts time mp TO then. Judge
Clements anticipates busy time up
to Christmas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

The funeral OF the late Edward AL
bert Covert was held at the home ON
Lightner creek at II O'Clock this
morning. A number of relatives and
friends drove out and accompanied
the remains to their last resting place
in Fairmont cemetery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

Peter Ward has moved in from his
ranch for the winter 1t is about time
for Pete TO be looking around for
some one to cook his Thanksgiving
turkey at me-batchelorhood is not
exactly the thing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

The fremen's dance at Red Men
hall last night exceeded expectations.
There was fine crowd and evc;yoLe
enjoyed it. A neat little sum was
realized and will go to swell tn bene-
fit fund.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

The district court finished up the
business for this sitting this afternoon.
Sunday the court officials go to sill.
yerton for the regular term there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

w. c. Liesenberg has his face in a
sling from what The doctors call
BARRIERS itch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

Mrs. c. s. Bailey came up from
Aztec last evening and is stopping at
the strater. She came up 10 meet Mr..
Bailey, who is expected to arrive to.
night from a short trip to outside
points.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Death OF Or. Blanks Father.

DIR. C.L. Blanks received n telegram
Wednesday morning announcing the
sad intelligence of the death that morn.
ing of his father, Mr. j. NJ. Blanks,
at bis home in Seguin, Texas. Mr.
Blanks formerly lived in Madison
county, Mo, aud was for number of
years engaged in merchandising in
fredercktown. He removed with his
family 10 Texas about thirty years ago
where he resumed his business of mcr.
chandising and confined at It up to the
time of his dnath. He was twice mar.
ried, his first wife being Miss Mary
NifOng, who died about ihrty-nlnc
years ago He afterwards married
Mrs Clardy, formerly Mis-, Lizzie
Fleming, Il sister of the late Samuel
T. Fleming Of this place, who survives
him. Mr.. Blanks was about seventy
years cid He leaves besides his
widow three sons. Dr c. l.. Blanks OF
this place, who was born to him by
his first wife, and William and Sam
Blanks of Scqiun, Texas, sous by his
second wife.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
MISS FrsENHERc's
School Of piano
Opcns
September 9th
pbone 90.
ST. JoSEPH'S S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

viii open the second Monday Of Sep.
tGmber the 9th. Everything is very
promising for successful school dur
ing the coming ten months. Three
prizes of gold medals will be awarded
to the best scholar in the studies for
which these medals will be assigned
All pupils attending the school and
making the class or classes for which
the medals have been designated will
be considered rs included in the COM
petition; the one requisite, however,
will the attendance from the opening of
school and continued attendance dur.
ing the months of school, unless pre-.
vented by sickness. The Ur,uine
Sisters will have charge of the school.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23

ion Is that there are three district
presidents in attendance, Mrs. Kimball
OF the 10th, Mrs. Letitia May, former.
ly OF the 3Oth, but now belonging to
this district, aud Miss Rowena Shaner
of jackson Of the 2Jth.
The members OF the W. c. T. [.
had an opportunity OF inspecting the
rooms of the brotherhood, for lunch
was served there Wednesday. They
recognized fully the fine work done by
the organizer, Rev. l.. NJ Thumpson.
A cradle roll Of the ". C.. +. t..
has been organized with three mem.
bers, Mary DIVERS, Elizabeth Buck,
and Elizabeth TaIborr.
There are many interpretations given
to the letters W. c. T. t.. such As
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23

Groceries at Klein's.
Watcrmclons at kein's.
Timothy seed n. klein's.
Eye glasses at Steinberg's.
Good clocks at SteinbsTg's.
Barrel Salt at Klein's.
Fresh water melons at Hoy's.
Unon-made shoes at Herzog's.
Tin cans and sealing WAX at klein's.
ANY kind Of breakfast food at
Kcins.
All kinds of school supplies at
Pclty's.
Cau,cloupes fresh every day at
Kloin's.
Catholic Festival this (Thursiay)
evening.
Go to the Hoy Grocery Co. for fresh
canteloupes.
Tomatoes by the bushel for canning
at Kein's.
Barney Petty was here for a few
days last week,
Try basket of those More's Early
Grapes at Hoy's.
Mr. aud Mrs. j. W. Dunlap left
Tuesday for Shelbina Mo-
Straw hats at your own price at the
Fischer Mercantile Co.
Miss Nellie P'rtle of Fredcricktown
visited friends here last week.
Castor Lubricatiug Oil, 2jc per gal
lon at Laakman's Drug Store.
Have you seen the Business College
Novelty Pass Book? 1t is free.
Dry Cord Wood for sale-Apply to
Steward of State Hospital No. 4.
Miss Louise Huff has gone out to
Colorado to visit for a short time.
Klein Grocer Co. unloaded another
car of Gold Medal Flour this week.
You will always find full line of
the best makes OF shoes at Herzog's.
Miss Mamie Highley of Oklohoma
City, Oklo. is at home on visit to
her parents.
Black Roofing Paint soc per gallon,
guaranteed the best, at Laakman's
Drug Store.
Mrs Tatum Of St. Louis and her
daughter Miss Mary are visiting at Mr..
W. S. Anthony's.
All the latest adopted school books
at Pelty's. A full supply of books has
Just been received.
Earl and frankie Flowers entertained
quite number Of their young friends
last Friday evening.
You may hnxe good time and a
good supper nj the Catholic Festival
this (Thursday) evening.
Misses Bessie and May Cover have
returned from n visit Of several weeks
with relatives in Illinois.
Mrs. Alma Rider has returned from
Cape Girardeau. Her daughter Miss
Elsie is visiting. in St. Louis.
Roscoe VanSickle or DeSoto, son
of Mr.. s. G.. VanSicklc, has accepted
position as machnist with the Fed
cral Lead Co.
You will always find full line of
choice staple and fancy groceries and
fresh seasonable vegetables at Fischer
Mercantile Co.'S.
Clay & Fleming have sold the prop
erty of James NJ. Morgan, located
near the South Ward School, to Mrs.
Lizzie Sebaugh for $1,000.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
Christian Church.

On Sunday, August 2jth, Samuel
X Maxwell of St Louis will preach
morning and evening Subject OF
morning sermon will be "Thc Greatest
Force in the World" in the evening
at 5 O'Clock the topic is "Rubbish. "
You should not fail to hear MIR. Max.
well Elder Overs will 90 to Cape
Girardcau 10 preach Sunday.
NJ A Young and c. B. Denman this
week bought Of Geo. Martin the beau.
tful ten acre tract Of land between the
Electric Railroad and the Flat River
Rock road just northwest of the power
house Tor which they paid very
handsome price. They are having the
tract subdividcd into lots which they
will offer for sale. These will be the
most beautiful suburban lots near
Pennington or Flat River that are for
sale, being in easy reach Of either
town, ,Gn both Electric and Rock Roads
The terms they state will be very
reasonable.
Mrs Heidelberg entertained il her
lawn Monday afternoon in honor of
Fisher and Ted Simmons, who left
the following day for Macon. A mum.
Der Of their Little friends in the neigh.
borhood were invited to enjoy the ice
cream, lemonade and cake, as well as
the games played There were pres
ent, Mary Burks, Wllcttc Halle,
Audry Fleming, Hazel Scimmons,
Elizabeth Talbert and Robert Lloyd.
The Franklin Baptist Association
met with the Bonne Terrc Baptist
church yesterday (Thursday) for
three days session. The messengers
from the Farmihgton Baptist church
ate Rev. S. p. Brte, o. j. Mayberry,
S. J. IIensley and l. z. Couuts. Sew
eral ladies from Pennington are in at.
tendance also.
DIR. j. Layton Mauze, pastor Of the
Central Presbyterian church of ST.
Louis, will be remembered as having
delivered the baccalaureate sermon for
Elmwood Seminary last June, and the
many friends he made will be sorry TO
hear that he has been seriously i'll With
blood poisoning in Lexington, Va,
where he went to spend his vacation.
DR.. and Mrs. b. j. Robinson and
their son John left last Monday for
two weeks visit to Northern and Eas.
tern cities. They expect to visit De.
troit, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, New
York, Washington, Norfolk and other
cities.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-08-23
INTERESTING LOCAL plCK.Ups TERSELY TOLD.

MT. nOinHS NJ. flsheT oI o. IHlI, (,
Mo-, is visiting the family of his
brother, Thco. d. Fisher.
Big reduction in all summer dress
goods at Fischer Mercantile Cos.
Must get rid of them this hot weather.
Mr. and Mrs. G. ". Grover, who
have been visiting friends in the east
for several weeks, returned home
Thursday,
Mrs. Noland entertained few
friends last Saturday afternoon with
an Observation party in honor of MEs
j. W. Dunlap.
The festival at the Catholic church
was postponed from Wednesday even.
ing to this (Thursday) evening, on
account Of rain.
Misses Anna ST. Clair, Stella aud
Name Lerche and Marie Rozier Of
Fredcricktown visited Miss Maggie
McBrlen this week.
MIR. and Mrs. NJ p. Cayce, Linn
Clardy and Miss Irene Nixon went oyel
to Arcadia Saturday to attend q dance
given by Mrs. Sidney PheIan.
Mrs. +. G.. Simmons and two little
sons, Fisher and Fed, lei, Tuesday to
visit Macon, Mo-, relatives for short
time before going to Kansas City, Mo-,
where they will reside in the future,
Boys, don't forget that Cole =
Gixon Mer. CD. carry the celebrated
Viking school suits, pants with double
seat and double knees, warranted not
to rip.
Prof. McFerru writes us from indie
pendcnoe, Kansas, that he will return
here the first week in September to rc.
sumo his work as director Of music Of
at Carleton College.
Mr.. Jesse Joplin Of Eureka, st.
Louis county, was in town last Monday
exchanging grectnge with old friends.
His wife is visiting relatives at Lib.
crtyvile this week.
1t was hoped that Pennington would
escape the annoyance, nuisance aud
dirt Of q street fair, but the Board Of
Aldermen has licensed and permitted
one to be inflicted upon US.
Members of the Girls Club of the
Y. W. c. A. were pleasantly enter
tanned last Thursday afternoon by Miss
Dorothy Blanks, who gave short re-
cital Of music at the Rest Room.
Mr.. win Taylor and Miss Mary
Taylor entertained few fricnNs Tues.
day evening in honor Of Miss Bess
Sweeney of Gillian, Mo. who has
been visiting here for short time.
What about the town clock? For
several mornings this week there has
been difference Of ten minutes in the
mill whistles that are usually supposed
to blow nt : o'clock. We surely need
some common time.
Southeast papers are not favorable
to street fairs. Very few of them re-
ccivc a good notice. One recently at
Flat River, the Mound City Carnival
Company, was so indecent that after
one performance it was compelled to
leave town.
The "contempt" cases against Elder
Edward Overs for alleged insinuations
in temperance lecture delivered at
Flat River some time since that the
courts of the county had been bribed
by the saloon interests, was dismissed
by Judge kiIian last Monday. The
incident grew out of an Interpretation
which the Lead Belt News placed upon
Mr.. Overs language and commented
on edtorially, but which Mr.. Overs
declared was a miscouception both Of
his language and meaning.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-14

rom about $50 tons 20 about 1000 tons
a CAY. without any iycrease in the
smelling costs The labor and fuel
problem also proved SERIOUS one dur
ing he greater part OF the year: but
Notwithstanding all these handicaps.
the record OF the Utah Consolidated for
1907 will be one Of which the manage
ment ought 20 feel proud
SMELLING IN FUTURE.
There appears TO be a likelihood that
the future smelling operations of the
Utah Consolidated win be cJlducted
On Tooclo county and with that object
iu view a splendid site has been pur-
chased Just over the mountain" from
the mine IN what is known as Pine
canyon and not far from the town OF
tooele. The acquisition OF this site
followed the decision OF Judge Mar
shall IN the smelter smoke cases. II Is
Understood that plans for the proposed
plant have been drawn by the engl-
neering department OF the Amalgama-
ted Copper company al Anaconda. and
it is fair 20 presume that n 10 Is IL
nally determined that the company
cannot continue the operation OF its
plant az Murray IN the future. that
prompt steps will be taken TO carry
out the Tooele county project and that
upon the completion Of the new plant
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-14

pant VIZ buir uv the Markham Gulch
Milling company, the stock being
owned Jointly by the Utah Apex and
Utah Development companies. both or
which were under the management OF
Walter G. Orem. A few months ago,
however MT Orem resigned the man
agcment Of the Utah Apex % give more
attention TO the development and opera
tiou OF the Nevada Douglas copper
company's properties az Ierington, but
retaining his managerial supervision
the Utah Development
The Tintlc Mining & Development
company owner ~ the Yampa mine.
finding that the only satisfactory solu-
ton OF the ore ranspOrtatiuu problem
for its properties 90 be vested in an
aerial tI1mway system, Managlr
Charles w SaXman, let contracts Tor
tho quipment and construction IN
April The line was completed ana
placed in operation about TO days ago;
lis length Is about 1900 feet and opcr-
ates between the mine and smeiler ia
lower Bingham canyon.
MARKHAM GULCH SECTION.
Tn tho Markham Gulch section of the
camp. much activity has been I'm evil
dence. The Utah Development COM
pany enc % the promotions OF A. J.
Orom 81 Co.. which owns and controls
] the New hEN WINK anu lnnNI"A AfAh'l 90
mines. has carried on "a vigorous cam
/ paign. resulting in the development Of
| some extensive bodies or milling ore
/ as well as some good bodies OF high
/ grade shipping ore. carrying values In
Z gold, silver. lead and copper The Mon
| tezuma Mining company further up the
| canyon has Jared very Well and has
! been an occasional shipper.
GREAT UTAH CONSOLIDATED
Utah Consolidated. has been and is
now one OF the big copper mines OF the
world. II heads the list Of Utah dlW-
dend payers and there IS every reason
TO believe that 81 viii continue 20 be
bread getter" for many years 10
come IN fact the writer has IL from
an official source that the mine looks
better and bigger than IL ever did and
that developments made during the
present year have demonstrated this
beyond any question OF doubt.
Last year Utah Consolidated came
near carrying of the honors for cheap
copper The company turned out APP
proXimately 1S.500000 pounds OF this
metal and the cost was a little under
cents a pound and that year record
ed a marked increase In cost of sup
ed steady increase In the cost of sap
plies and labor. Notwithstanding tndc
the advance continued during the pres
ed "a steady Increase in the cost of sup
eut one and that the new manager, Mr.
j B. Risque was confronted with the
proposition OF opening the mine az
greater depth economically the rec
ord will be- % most enNable one. Nat
urally b is 10 be expected that the
operation ot a mine at greater depth
would entail increased mining costs
There were some big bodies OF low
grade ore 90 handle; So AN these
things required engineering skill OF d
superior order 90 work out The
smelling end Of the enterprise was Civ
on attention soon after he relieved
his predecessor. about n months ago.
and 30 Us gratifying 90 note thar
through tho Installation Of some Of the
moro modern devices. The ore treating
capacity ~ tho plant has been raised
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-14

times by It's manager Harry S. Joseph
I'm summing up the work OF the year
recently, Mr. Joseph referred with COM
sidera BILE Satisfaction TO the raise be-
Ing made from the main tunnel TO the
ore bodies worked In the older portion
OF the mine and which had to be aban-
doned on account Of the great inflow
of water. The tunnel, aside from fur
nishing a means OF drainage. 40 also
the main avenue through which these
ores VIII be brought 10 the surface in
the futuSo. AT this writing the raise
has been made about l15 fcet and Il
VIII be necessary 10 go an equal dis
lance TO make the connection with the
upper levels OF the property.
The silver Shield company has mar
keted considerable ore this year but
right now is being handicapped on ac-
count OF the congested condition at the
smelter: but which the smelter man
ayers hope to see relieved soon. The
mine Is developed 10 the extent which
amply justifes the erection OF a min
and the management viii likely take
steps IN that direction before very long.
Manager Joseph estimated that more
than 5000 tons Of ore has been ac-
tualIy blocked out and ready for cN-
traction as soon as mill facilities are
had. Fortunately for the Silver Shield
company. the wan min has been doing
some custom work and through Il the
low grade ores OF the property have
been made marketable.
The mine Is splendidly equipped. In
fact. there are few OF the smaller prop
critics in as good shape to carry on
a campaign OF development Of ore eX-
traction. One OF the best electric
haulage systems IN the camp Is IN
stalled there and among the improve
nents made during the current year
ygss the purchase Of 20 additional orc
cars the erection OF new ore bins ana
the placing IN commission Of a new AR
compressor plant.
The silver Shield Is a good property
and II IS rapidly getting In shape 10 DC
heard from In a more substantial way
than ever before
YAMPA MINE AND SHELTER
The Tintlc Mining s. Development and
Yarnpa Smelling companies are Two or
Bingham's biggest institutions. WhlIe
they are operated as separate concerns
thev are really one, az their Interests
are IN common. The development
company operates the Yampa mine.
while the ore taken therefrom IS sent
10 the Yampa Smelling company. which
attends 10 the matter OF treatment. The
mine. as has been stated elsewhere,
is situated IN the Carr Fork canyon; but
the location OF the smelter - In the
main bingham canyon, about mile
below the Rio Grando freight and pas
scnger depot.
Unlike most other smelling plants
the Yampas works are spread out ON
"a side Hill Tho engineers who had
charge o. the construction saw some
advantages IN this; but most import
ami OF an It was figured that the plant
would be so far away from the valley
farms that tho company would never
have TO defend itself IN any smoke
suits.
sAXNIAN MAKES IMPROVEMENTS.
But when General Manager Charles
w. Saxman came 10 the Yampa last
February. no set about 20 make im-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-14
Geological Survey and
Its Help to Minris,

n a speech before the Tenth MINI,
Congress. held at Joplin. NO Nov
II TO 10. the director " the un.r,
States geological survey referred 70 n,
enormous growth OF the mining indus.
try In the United States within he la
2s years. which cover the life o. hs
bureau. When the survey was organ.
lied the value Of the mineral OUTPUT o.
the country amounted 70 about 81
coz. 900. In 1907 it promises 70 sIcsa
81, 900, OO0,0 600
In this development the United sana
geological survey has played L a.
portant part. A leading mining tr1l
has within a few years stated nn n
no other country has economh r.
ogy been applied to the developnsn 3,
industry with such benehcent result
as IN the United States and no o1s
geological survey has contributed .
much 70 the practical application Z
the science Of geology to mining opsa'
tions"
According to the plans o. Dire'ls'
Smith, the future work Of the geolqg'
ical survey in its relation 70 The MI
ing industry includes:
FIrst-Ths fuller recognition q y
duty IN the classification Of the mlnsil
lands OF the public domain.
second-The rapid extension o. ~
tsmatlc field study OF all mineral y
posits, so that geological e1plo,aun
may keep IN advance Of economic ~
veloqment
Third-The further development z
the survey az a source or autho.la.'s
ana disinterested luformauol lg N
benefit OF the prospector or ne BTU
owner.
Fourth-The broadening ma ln
proveuaent OF the methods o. ''-'.s
mineral statistics, with me p-i.-, /,
occurring more accurate ril's 81
expedltlng their compilation anu 10
LEGATION.
F1nh-The investigation Of 49, -,
relating 90 the mining ana .a.s, go. ss-zl
ment OF fuels. ores, and oih'f I.-
products. IN so far as such ln.e s. .i.',,,.
may be fundamental TO the ~, nv. -''s
ton OF the nations mineral "'l'''
sixth-The preparation Of IsI .,' ~.
VIII better meet the needs q l ~, =
ing industry. and the disll .-., "a,
these publications more pfompu' -
effcctualY.