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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-05
OLD-AGE PENSIONS IN ENGLAND.
Operative January 1-Provisions of
Measure.

Old-age pensions, so often ia ked
about and 80 often promised during
English political campaigns. will be-
come an accomplished fact in England
January /, 1909.
On that date the pension bill Of the
liberal government, introduced by Mr..
Asquith, the premier, and forced
through despite the obstructive tactics
Of the Tories. will go into effect
When the liberal government intro
duced the bill it was assailed on all
sides as being purely socialistic. So-
cialistic or not 1t has passed it's third
reading in the commons and has been
sent up to the house Of lords, who
may be depended upon to do all they
can to nullify the beneficent. provis-
ions Of the bill. ,.,..>,'
With $4,000, 900 of the population
OF the kingdom earning barely suffi-
cient to keep them on the: lowest
comfort line" the old-age pension
bill was previously needed. lone Of
the saddest aspects Of life in the great
cities of England is to see the myriads
OF aged men and women who are on
the brink OF starvation; who have
naught to look forward to, after lives
OF sobriety and industry. but death in
the poor house.
On January l. over 500.000 men and
women above the age of 70 will re-
ceive bounties from the state Of sums
from $1.25 to Is cents a week. The
cost to the country Of this measure it
Is estimated will be thirty million dol
lars the first year and possibly more.
Mr.. Asquith has estimated that in
the United Kingdom there are 1,246,-
00O persons Of 70 years Of age and
over and that out Of this total there
are $4,000 people eligible for pen
sions.
The qualifications for pensions are
that the pensioner must have attain
ed the age of 70. He must for 20
years have been British subject and
have resided for that period in the
United Kingdom.
The provisions for disqualification
have been considerably amplified since
the bill was first drafted. One very
strong section relating to disqualified
tions states that no man shall receive
pension who has habitually failed
to work according to his ability. op-
portunity or needs for the mainten-
ance OF himself and those legally de-
pendent upon him. The strong body
OF benefit societies. trades unions and
other fraternal organizations sue
ceeded In having a liberal amendment
to this action introduced. and by it
no man who for ten years has made
payments to friendly or provident So
cieties shall be disqualified.
Lunatics. paupers. criminal insane
and persons sentenced to imprison-
nent without the option Of a fine will
bs disqualified during detention and
for further period Of ten years at
ter release.
The pensions are inalienable and
will be paid weekly. The machinery
for the distribution Of pensions con-
templates local pension committee
for every county. borough and urban
district with q population Of over 2O,-
900. The central pension authority
is to be the local govei lment board
and pension officers will be appointed
by the treasury.
Amongst the penalties to be infiict-
ed is six months at hard labor for any
person making false statement in
order to obtain a pension.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-05

II. G. Hay Of Barnwell county gave
his child the wrong medicine by mis-
take and seeing that the child was
made i'll he and his wife tasted the
medicine and they too, were made
i'll.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-05

Mr. Taft cannot contain his Joy at
finding that the president likes his
speech, though there are parts Of il
which the nominee wrote with his
own hand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-05

The monument to the late Will 5.
Graham, who was killed while in the
discharge Of of his duty as chief OF
the fire department of this city, has
been erected at the intersection Of
Main street and Manning avenue. The
monument is a handsome and enuur-
ing granite shaft, eighteen feet in
height. and occupies one of the most
conspicuous points that could have
been selected in the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-05

He Is said to understand the hab-
its Of the elephant" declared Mr.. Bry-
an with a twinkle of the eye, land
for that reason, among others, l shall
accept him."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-05

- dog catcher is needed to make
the dog muzzling ordinance effective.
There are still too many dogs running
at large.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-05

Tickets on sale July goth.
3Ist. August Ist, End. 3rd. 4th
limited to start on return trip
August 10th. Extension of re-
turn limit may be obtained un.
til September 10th by deposit
and payment of SI.oo. Stop
overs permitted in New York
on return trip.
For particulars. address,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
EXTRAORDINARILY.

X. V. Byington and Miss Kate
Braham "stole n march" on their
many friends in Pennington last
Monday evening by going to the
Presbyterian parsonage and being
quietly married by Rev. &. +. Hick-
ok. They afterwards attended the
reception and entertainment of the
Monday Club, OF which she was a
member, and she took part In the
operetta. AS she made her appear
ance among the other members of
the club she remarked that she was
"all in IA flutter," but none of them
suspicioned what made her feel that
way. II was not until Tuesday
morning that the rumor began to
spread, and then her friends "got
busy" until the rumor was veri-
fed, The bride Is the only daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. j. V. Braham
and one of Farmington's most
charming and popular young ladies',
and the groom Is son of former
Assessor Ed Byington. Their host
of friends wish them the fruition OF
all their fondest anticipations, and
hope that the wind may set fair for
them on the matrimonial sea.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
Vocal instruction
Mas. M. G., kALISs
STUDIO at REsipENoEs
pHoaH ess.
Marriage Licenses.

April 10, Chas. Shczellc and Miss
Blanche Highley of Flat River.
10th, John Morris and Miss Ola
Leigh of Flat River.
18th, VIM. Trauernicht and Miss
Selthia Jones of Esther.
18th, l.. II. Maurer and Miss
Margaret Fisher Of Elvins.
18th, Edward Nash Of Flat River
and Miss Louisa Nash of Blackwell,
10th, X. V. Byington and Miss
Kate q. Braham of Pennington.
list, Fred Gillispie Of FarninPton
and Miss Laura Moran Of Bis
marck.
2lst, Louis Ketcherside and Miss
Jennie Bloom of Desloge.
2lst, John Petro and Miss Anna
Adams OF Bonne Terre.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
MUNICIPAL LIGHTING
PLANT CONTRACT LET
Bid OF the Commercial Electrical Sup
ply Company Accepted at
$23, 10000.

At special session of the Board
of Aldermen last Friday night the
contract was let for the construction
and completion Of the municipal
lighting plant for which the city
voted an issue of S2j, 900 in bonds at
the recent special election. Bids
were solicited for the several parts
separately, such as power house,
engines, dynamOs, wiring, etc, and
for the plant complete. There were
three bids for the construction Of
the plant complete, and the bid of
the Commercial Electrical Supply
Company Of st. Louis for $23, 100
was accepted as the best and lowest,
the contract to be signed within ten
days from the letting, and the con-
tractors to furnish an acceptable
bond Of Sll 800 for the completion Of
the work in ninety days.
The contract calls for an addition
to the watcrworks power house, two
O'Brien boilers, two Bali engines,
two Westinghouse dynam0s. the
polling and wiring OF the city, etc. f,
l04 incandescent street lights and
eight are lights. Two OF the are
lights will he placed on the Public
Square and the other six distributed
at different points in the business
part OF the town.
Mr.. Thomas II. Carter, electrical
engineer, who drew up the plans
and specifications Of the plant, will
have general supervision of the con-
struction of the plant for the city.
The meters now in use may be re-
tanned by the patrons, and Mr.. Car
ter will test and change them to
correspond with the voltage of the
new plant at the minimum cost Of
the work, so that those now having
meters will not have to go to the
expense Of putting in new ones.
The boilers, engines, dynamos, and
other equipment OF the plant to go
into its construction are of the best
and most approved patterns, and
when completed the plant will be
one of the best and most modern in
the State.
AS the efficiency Of the plant will
depend largely upon the way that il
is managed, 1t is the desire of the
construction committee, and we may
also say Of the Board of Aldermen,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
New Band Organized.

Gilmore +. Mason, director of the
Eclipse Orchestra, has recently or
ganized new band, which under
his instruction is sure To- develop
into n hrst-class musical organiza-
tiOn. The band is mostly composed
of young boys and numbers among
it's members some Of the most prom
Using young musicians OF the town.
Mr.. Mason's qualifications as a di-
rector and instructor are well known,
and he no doubt will be as success
rul with the band as with the or
chestra. The membership is as fol-
lows: Elmore T.. Mason, director
and solo cuphonium; Isaac Weile,
solo cornet; Isador Steinbcrg and
Harold Houchins, first comets;
Johnnie Robinson, solo trombone;
Homer Carver and George Braun,
first trombones; Vernon Taylor,
tenor; Ben Rickard, baritone; FREE
mont Lorenz, Opal Evans and JEFF
Yeargain, altos; A. w. Miller, bqsso
Dave Doughty, Jr., snare drum, anc
Van Cloud, bass drum.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
FATAL MINE ACCIDENT
Loose Back Falls in Federal Shaft No.
4, Killing Two and Badly
Bruising Third.

Last Wednesday section Of loose
back or roof rock in shaft No. of
the Federal Lead Company fell,
striking two Hungarian miners,
killing one outright and crushing
the other so badly that he died from
his injuries during the night. Ed
Wilson, "A machine man, was also
struck and pretty badly bruised, but
his injuries are not serious and he
Is getting along all right. 1t is said
that the roof had been examined by
some miners and was thought by
them to be safe, but 1t seems they
were mistaken in their judgment.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
DR.. j. L. Eaton Honored.

DR.. }. l.. Eaton of Bismarck has
been appointed by Governor Folk to
represent this State at the Interna-
tional Congress on Tuberculosis.
DR.. Eaton Is one of the Board of
the State tuberculosis Sanitarium,
and takes much interest In the
movement to suppress the white
plague. The appointment is n good
one, and we are sure the Doctor will
represent the State with credit.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
WANTED FOR SALE, ETC.

II. G. Brown Leghorn eggs Sl.2j
per setting of lj, or $500 per 100.
High scoring, big rose comb, white
ear and fine laying strain. Also
Ruff Orpington eggs $l.N per set
ting. Apply to Mrs. +. Good,
Pennington, Mo.
For Sale-A two burner Quick
Meal gasoline stove. Only been
used few months. Apply to Mrs.
r. ID. Fisher.
Lost-Bunch of keys-tw0 door
keys and lock box key, tied with
buckskin string. Please leave at
this office.
Barred Plymouth Rock eggs,
Hawkins stI ain direct, mt 81 90 per
setting. Apply to Mrs. II. {. Tucker,
Pennington, Mo.
Potted Plants in bloom and Out
Flowers from Butterheld'a Fa. ming
ton Greenhouses on sale at Pelty's
Book Store
Wanted-A cook. Apply to Mrs.
Frank l.. Keith, Flat River. Tele-
phone 800.
Choice German millet seed at
Klein's.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24

Federals Defeat Nationals 10 to 12.
The Federal Lead Company's base
ball team defeated the National
Lead Company's team in their first
game of the year last Saturday by
Il score of III to T. in ten innings.
The Nationals drove Mcfarland
from the box in the first inning,
Guessing replacing him and pitch
ing a remarkable game, as with the
score to 3 in favor Of the Nation
ais in the first inning, with two men
on base and no one out, Guessing
stopped the run getting, allowing
only five hits and striking out 8 men
in the remaining innings. Another
feature of the game was the high
class first-base playing of Harry
Horn for the Federals. Mr.. Horn
had not played ball for about 10
years, yet he put up such n thrilling
game of ball and displayed so much
"ginger" In his work that he put
life In the kid members of the
Federal team, resulting in their
grand victory. Waide's catching
was little off. Mr.. Coombs of the
Nationals distinguished himself by
striking out 3 times.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24

A protracted meeting will begin in
the Christian church in this city
MAY 3rd. The minister, Edward
Overs, will be assistedby Rev. Mark
Coils of the Broadway Christian
church, Lexington, Ky. Mr.. Coils
will be remembered as having held
a similar meeting here in the spring
OF 1902. Tho members Of the local
congregation were 50 well pleased
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
$500, $3.5O,$4.OO
UNION MADE

to put il in charge of an experienced
and competent electrical engineer 50
that the best results may b" OBJ
tanned.
The construction committee, which
is composed of Mossrs. Charles
Guessing, Jr., Henry Herman, Al
bert Traucrnicht and W. Il. Taylor,
is to be commended for the business
like way in which it has handled
the work placed in its hands,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
DELICIOUS ICE CREAM SODA AT KALLS'
LoUIsDI S
Gas SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE NIGHT"

Mr.. $. w. Birch OF Doniphan,
Nebraska, is here visiting relatives
ut Doe Run and other points in the
county. He and his brother, Mr..
James A. Burch of Doe Run, were
in town Wednesday and paid THE
TIMES n pleasant call, Mr.. Burch
left here twenty-seven years ago,
and of course notes many changes,
He is staunch Democrat and for
BRYAN for President.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
Adam Karsch Has Serious Accident.

Adam Karsch, who is in the em-
ploy of the Pennington Telephone
Company, was badly burned about
the face last "Wednesday. He was
ut Bonne Terre repairing Il cable
tube, and in filling blow torch with
gasoline'got some of the liquid ON
his face. AS he lighted the torch
the wind blew the flame towards
him, igniting the gasoline on his
face, and the upper part of his face
and forehead were severely burned.
Fortunately his eyes escaped, and
while his injuries are painful he is
getting along AS well as could be eX-
pectcd.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
$500 for Violation of Local option.

$500 for Violation of Local Option.
Last Sunday Karl Griss of Dcs-
logc went tu st. Louis and returned
with jug of whiskcy. He gave out
drinks to lot of fellows with the
usual result, row and II fight, in
which tiriss had one of his arms
broken. He had the parties arrested
and in the examination the facts
about tn" jug Of whiskey came out.
Prosecuting Attorney Tucker there
upon had Griss arrested for violat-
ing the local option law, and last
Tuesday, before Squire Jones at
Desloge he was adiudged guilty and
fined $500.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24

Edward c. Barroll, Elmore L. Ma
son and Chas. McCarthy:went up to
DeSotc last Sunday to play some
special Easter music at the Presby-
terian church at that place. They
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T..
j. Bean.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24

The public school will give n mu-
sic recital at the Opera House Fri
day afternoon, May 1st., beginning
at 3 O'Clock. This is free and open
to the public. The patrons especial
y are urged to be present and en-
courage the children in this effort.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the Stockholders
of the st. Francois County Bank
will be held at it's banking house In
Pennington, Missouri, on Monday,
the 4th day of May, 1908, at 10
o'clock II. m, for the purpose of
electing seven directors for the en-
suing year and for such other busi-
ness as may properly come before
said meeting.
THos. II. SIAM, President.
j. f.. COVER, Cashier.
Grnrarinc NJ Ixlaint,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24

There will be missionary mass
meeting" In connection with Chill
dren's day service at Salem Church
the second Sunday in May, begin
ming AT 10 O'Clock sharp. Every
body invited.
j. n. SITTON, Pastor.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
Laakman's for drugs.
"It's fresh at Klein's."
Chick feed ut Klein's.

Tomatoes and cabbage plants at
Klein's.
Fresh strawberries at Mason :
Bakery.
Choice evaporated peaches at
Klcin's.
Gold Medal four-it's good-at
Klein's.
Lettuce, green onions and rhuharb
at Klein's.
Allegretti's Candy at Laakman's
Drug store.
Onion sets and all kinds ol garoe'
seeds at Klcin's.
Mr.. Jake Karsch went to ST. Louis
on business Thursday
Judge J. 5. Clay was in st, Louis
on business this week.
In the paint line the stock Is '"'''-
-nIete at Lnakman's Drug store.
Born, April 20, 1908, to the wli' "I
Edward Lott of DeLassus, SON
Buy n box of carpet tncks ana get
u beautiful picture free at Klein 3
Mr.. f. Rodach of MiddleorooN
WINS n Pennington visitor TINS week
Mrs. Mollie Long has returned
from Sikeston, where she spent the
winter.
Mrs. w. G.. Beard nee Eisenbergl
has gone to New York to join her
husband.
Mrs. J. NJ. Karsch and daughter
Miss Emma, are visiting friends in
St. Louis.
Little Miss Berenell Swink oi
Monlewood is spending a short time
with Mrs. J. f.. Cover.
Mr.. Kennett Burns OF Frederick
town was n business visitor in Farm
ington Friday of last week
Mrs. Lillian Gillespie left wed
nesdnv for Detroit, Mich, where
she will spend few weeks.
Miss Amanda +. Lambeth aho
Miss Lou Richardson of Hazel Kun
were Pennington visitors Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thompson OF
Flat River were among the guests
of the Monday Club Monday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Polite Elvins %
Elyins were guests at the Mohda!
Club reception last Monday even
ing.
Mr., J. b. Delaney, one of Des
loge's old and respected citizens
was Pennington visitor last Fri
day.
Miss Minnie Blue returned hom
with Mrs. Norman Blue OF Dexter
who had been here for couple o
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Gof OF Des
loge were guests at the Monda.
Clubs reception at the Opera Hous
last Monday evening
Mrs. Susan G.. Taylor has returned
from St. Louis, where she spent tn
winter, and is visiting Mrs. Peer
Taylor for a short time.
Mr.. John l.. Swink of Maplewoo
came down the latter part of las
week to look over his farm, form
erly the 5. p Eleming farm.
DR.. w. A. Swearingen of Steele
Pemiscot county, was here thi
week on visit to his parents, MI
and Mrs. T. V. Swearingen.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Wescoat las
week visited the family of their sor
DIR. Wescoat, at Oran, and relative
In other of the lower counties.
Mrs. George Presgrove, her mott
er, Mrs. Simmons, and Cleo an
Georgiana Lutz of Fredericktow
were visitors In town last week.
Judge S. S. Smith has come u
from Cape Girardeau and will vist
his son Bird for few weeks. Hi
frieuds are glad to see him lookin
No well.
Mrs. Mary Boyce, who has spen
the winter in Pine Bluff, Ark, wit
her son, Mr.. Joseph f. Boyce, wi
spend the summer with Mrs. Rode
haver In California.
Mrs. p. s. Cole is entertaining he
niece, Miss Margaret Richeson
Potosi, Mo. Mrs. Cole entertaine
"A few OF the young people on Wet
nesday afternoon for her.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24

j. G. Pepin, builder and contrac-
tor, Pennington, Mo-, will undertake
contracts for all kinds of building.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24
Have Your Piano Tuned.

II. w. VOORHEES, OF st. Louis is
here few days tuning pianos.
Phone 43.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24

they have tried several times t" get
Mr.. Coils to return aud are highly
gratihed that hc is to be here again.
He has just closed II revival IN his
home congregation in which there
nave been nearly 800 additions. Miss
May Harlan will have charge of the
music during the revival; she has
been training the choir for several
weeks. Everybody will be cordially
invited to attend the meetings.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24

The w. G.. T. L. will meet at the
home of Mrs. O. J. Maybcrry Tues
day, April %, at 3 p. IN. Subject:
"Our Badge; Its History; Why We
Wear It," All are cordially invited.
Paint and wall brushes of all
kinds at Laakman's Drug Store.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-24

Seed corn at Klein's.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-03-03
NEW SPRING GOODS.

WiIl Day is showing the most com
pete line OF ladies shirt waists seen
IL Carson for some time, all new
spring patterns and up-to-date.. Call
2-t see them
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-03-03

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF NEVADA IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF ORMSBY:
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Flea
nor WithereII, Deceased.
Notice for Posting of Application fer
Letters TESTAMENTARY
Notice is hereby given that Alfred
ChartZ and jerome b. Witherell have
filed with the Clerk of this Court a
petition, praying for Letters Tesla
mentary of the estate of Eleanor
Witherell, deceased. and that Friday
the 18th, day of March A. D. 1905
at 10 o'clock A. NJ of said day. at
the Courtroom of said Court, at the
Courthouse. Carson City. in the Coun-
ty OF Ormsby, State OF Nevada, has
been set for hearing said petition
when and where any person interest
ed may appear and show cause why
the said petition should not be
Granted.
Dated March 8, 1908.
F. o. PATTERSON,
Clerk.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-03-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND THE
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINS
IRAOR.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF NEVADA, IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF ORMSBY
. the Matter of the Estate of

N the Matter of the Estate OF
FRANK p. CURRY, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has this day been duly
appointed and qualified by the Dis
tyict Court of the First judicial Dis
Tor the County of Ormsbv, as Admins
srator of the estate of Frank p. Cur
y. Deceased.
All creditors having claims against
said estate are required to file the
same with the proper vouchers and
xtatutor- affidavit attached, with the
Clern of said Court, within three
months after the first publication Of
,.js notice. if not they will be bar
.ed by the statute.
Dated this 2Sth day OF January, A.
~ 1908.
F.. KNOBLOCK, Administrator.
Date of frst publication January IS,
1908. E. o. PATTERSON,
ALFRED CHAR1Z, Clerk
Attorney for Administrator.
" you want elegant furniture or
any Of the accessories of sleeping
chamber try the Carson Furniture
Company, across he street from the
Briggs House. You get the latest
style in furniture and you get 1t at a
very reasonable price
your job work done with neat
and dispatch come to the Appeal.