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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
One KILLED, ONE WOUNDED
Bert Thurman Yields Gun With
Deadly Effect in Rear OF Bonne
Terrs Saloon.

Bert Thurman shot and killed
Robert Smith and wounded Monroe
Matthews In two places at Bonne
Terre last Saturday evening. Thur
man and Fred Jones were engaged
In n conversation In the yard back
or Romine's saloon, when Smith
and Matthews approached them.
Thurman said to them, "Stand back,
this Is private conversation. 4"
They moved away short distance
and waited until the two men were
through talking, when Matthews
stepped up to Jones and said Hope
we didn't make you mad" ," to which
Jones replied mo, you didn't
make me mad" and some words
passed, when, II il alleged, Thur
man stepped back few PAGES and
began to shoot. Thurman, however,
we understand, says that the two
men assaulted him before he shot.
One shot struck Smith below the
collar bone on the left side, and two
shots hit Matthews, one In the arm
and one IN the side. II is said that
after the shots were fired, Smith
and Matthews rushed up to Thur
man, knocked him down and were
on top of him when parties ran up
and separated them. After being
separated Smith expired in about
1--we minutes. The ball had severed
in artery and he bled to death inter.
nally. Matthews wounds are not
serious. Thurman was arrested
and brought to Pennington and
placed in jail to await preliminary
which has been set for
next Monday before Squire Bonncy !
1t Bonne Terre.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
THE LOCAL OPTION mANDAMus

The mandamus proceedings to
test the local option election IN this
county was argued in the st. Louis
Court of Appeals on last Tuesday.
The "wets" having taken the testi-
mony OF County Clerk Lawrence to
try to establish the fact that the
County Court did not properly de-
termine the number of signers to
the petition, their principal conten-
tention was to go back OF the order
or Judgment of the County Court.
After hearing quite vigorous
and thorough argument, the Court
Of Appeals very pOintedly intimated
that all matters Of contention would
be eliminated except the fact as to
whether the February census of
Pennington was legally and proper
ly taken, and If so, whether 1t was
taken In time to he OF any binding
legal force upon the County Court
at the time of ordering the local OPP
tiOn election.
Again each side is apparently con.
fident of victory. One of the attor-
heys OF the County Court stated
that the "wets" were "whistljnp to
Keep up their courage" Mcssrs.
Rozier, Anthony and Farris .epre-
snnted the "wets" and Messrs. Mar
bury and Tucker til. "drys." 1t is
not expected that the final opinion
will be handed down before the De-
toher term of the St. Louis Court OF
Appeals.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
HELD WITHOUT BAIL.

The preliminary examination OF
Web Huitt for the shooting and
killing Of. James Blunt over a card
game at Elvins on the 10Th inst. -,
came off before Squire J. p. Zoll-
man In Pennington last Wedne sday
the defendant having taken Il change
OF venue from Squire Frazer's court.
The evidence was similar to that
brought out mt the Coroner's inquest.
and Huitt was remanded to Jail
without bail to await the action of
the grand jury
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
euDshed Every Friday by
LAS SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE NIGHT"
DEATH OF MRS. VIM. LoRENZ

Mrs. Jennie Blaine Lorenz, wife
of Mr.. William Lorenz, died at
her home In Pennington Tuesday
evening at s O'Clock, June -, 1908,
in the Goth year of her age. Mrs.
Lorenz has not been well for some
time, and last Monday evening she
was stricken with paralysis, which
was the immediate cause OF her
death. She was married to Mr..
Lorenz at Potosi In October, 1890,
and had made her home here since
that time. She was n member of the
Presbyterian church, woman of
many noble traits Of character and
was beloved by IA large circle of
friends both here and at Potosi.
She leaves, besides her husband,
three brothers and two sisters, who
have much sympathy In their sor-
row. The funeral took place from
the Presbyterian church Thursday
morning, Rev. l.. VI. Thompson, in
the absence OF the pastor, conduct
ing the service.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
SmITH-ALBERT,

AT the residence Of the bride 4
father In Cape Girardeau, Miss
Helen Roseborough Albert was
married to Mr.. Melbourne Smith of
Pennington on Thursday morning,
June -, at IL O'Clock, Rev. G. f.
Hickok Of Pennington saying the
ceremony. The bride wore d gown
of white messalin, hand embroid-
cred with seed pearls, and the
usual wedding veil Miss Clara AL
bert of st. Louis, cousin of the
bride, was maid of honor, and she
wore Il white silk organdie princesse
gown over silk. The bridesmaids
were Misses Alma Smith and Hazel
Harrison, both OF these wearing
beautifully embroidered French
lawn dresses. Mr.. Bryan Forster
served az best man. The house
was beautifully decorated with
ferns, palms and smilax with white
flowers. After the wedding Il lunch
con was served and then Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith departed on wedding
journey of several weeks. Their
many friends wish for them both
unbounded happiness and prosper
ity.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
Juvenile Party.

Mrs. r. ID. Fisher sent out invita-
tlOns last week in the name Of her
little grandson, Ted Simmons, for a
little party on Monday, June -,
from . to 8 O'Clock. The ages OF
the guests were from three to six
years, and they were Mary Burks,
Elizabeth Buck, Gladys Miller,
Mary Overs, Minnie Frank HAYES,
Elizabeth Talbert, Andrew Court,
Green Downing, Mac Matkin, Will
liam Lang Shaw, Charles Adami,
Harry Smith and Harry Williams.
The little ones played bean bag and
other games until the real party
came, which meant the serving OF
pink ice cream and variously iced
cakes. After that each child drew
a number and found correspond
ing package in the trees, giving
them a souvenir OF the occasion In
the shape Of reins, buckets with
shovels, balls, blocks, harps, and all
the little things 80 dear to children.
Miss Beeson assisted at the serving
of the little guests and the untying
OF the presents from the "Teddy
Bear wrapping paper. They all
left saying to their little host that
they had "had a good time"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
Christian Church.

Sunday, June 18th, Bible School
begins at 10 a. m, followed with n
sermon by the pastor on 1.-THE Power
OF the Word of God" The c. f..
meets at p. m. for the study of
Henry Martyr and Missions I'm In
dia. At sp. m, sermon by the pas
tor.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
M. H. & B. 7. r. r. FINE 4tb
OF JULY TRAIN SERVICE

The NJ. X. & b. I. Railroad has
arranged n splendid schedule Of train
service for the itn of July.
NORTH BOUND.
Eight trains, three regular and
five special, will leave Doe Run for
Bonne Terre as follsws: 4;4O. san
9:2d, 1850 a. m, l:2j. $50, 3:45, 500
p. III.
SOUTH BOUND.
The same number OF trains will
leave Bonne Terre for Doe Rum at
the following times: 700, $3.50, lo:2o
l2:05 a. m, and 2:35, OBJ. G:5l and
$3.50 p. IN.
HOFFMAN BRANCH.
On the Hoffman branch six tr.ins
for Leadwood will leave Rome
Terre at 5;3j, 1855, 1925 n. m, and
l2:15, 3:25, 5:25 p. m.
The same number of trains will
leave Leadwood for Bonne Tar
at 200, 0:25, ll;l5 a. m, 2:35 An
and 6:l0 p. m.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
HOLLEY ACQUITTED
The Verdict OF the Jury Sustained the
Plea of Self-Defence in the Killing
Of John Evans.

The trial of William Holley, which
began Tuesday of last week aud
closed Friday evening, ended with a
verdict OF "not guilty"
AS will be remembered by the
readers of The Times, Holly was
charged with murder In the first de-
gree for the killing of John Evans
Mt Doe Run on February -, 1908.
The evidence on the part OF the
state tended To prove that Holly
shot Evans before the latter struck
and clinched him; that the wounds
ana holes In Evans clothes indica-
ted that one wound was inflicted at
close range and the other wound
was inflicted at distance estimated
to be not closer than two feet.
The evidence OF the defendant
tended to prove that Holly was
Knocked down by Evans, who then
jumped upon him and choked him
and was attempting to draw
weapon, and stated, "Now, d
you, I've got you and III fix YOU"
whereupon Holly, believing Evans
was going to kin him, shot.
The case was very warmly con
tested, Messrs. Hensley and Revelle
assisting Prosecuting Attorney
Tucker, and Messrs. Marhury and
Burks defending. The jury were
sent to their room at ! o'clack u.
M, and returned their verdict at s |
1'plock n IN
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
Young Mems Club Entertains

Invitations have been issued by
the Young Mems Club for Friday
evening to their friends In this and
neighboring towns, on which oc-
casion the Troubadour Concert
Company will entertain from s to
10, after which there will be dancing.
This promises to be the social event
Of tn. season.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
STOCK SHOW THIS FALL.

The enterprise OF organizing u
district fair association having been
dropped for the present, arrange
ments are being made to have big
stock show In Pennington some
time in the late summer or fall, the
date OF which will he given later.
The Advisory Board Of the Business
Mems Club has appointed Com
mittee Of Arrangements consisting
Of II. j. Taylor, c. b. Denman, Rev.
G. +. Hickok, NJ. I. Cayce and W.
X. Taylor to look after the details
and they will cndeavor to make it
surpass In excellence any of the
stock shows heretofore given in
Pennington. Everything possible
will be done to accommodate the ex-
hihitors and visitors, and good
premiums will be offered for stock,
poultry and all kinds of farm pro-
ducts.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
HOFFMAN BRANCH.
sPRoTr GROCERY 90. DISSOLVE,

The partnership heretofore exist
ing between B. F. sprott and Nettie
M. Sprott, and known as the sprott
Grocery Company, has this June
18th, 1908, been mutually dissolved.
and Mrs. Nettie M. sprott is now
the sole owner OF said companv All
accounts owed by said company are
to be paid by B. F. sprott, and all
accounts owed to said company are
to be paid to B. F. Sprott.
b. F. SPRorT and
Mrs. NETTIE NJ. SpRorr.
Composing the firm of Sprott Gro
Gerry Company. paw WV
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26

There will be special meeting Mt
the M. f.. Church, South next Sun
day at O'Clock under the auspices
OF the Women's Foreign Missionary
Society. Miss Nellie Pipkin will
speak on Mexico and Mrs. VIM.
Conrt on Japan. Special music will
be rendered. All interested are cor
daily invited to attend.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
FATHER sYLvEsrER's SERMON.

Synopsis of sermon by Father
Sylvester, o. s. F.: The prepara-
made for a most solemn celebrbtion
of FIR. Lucius' first mass, the beau
tiful and touching address of Mr..
Lang, the splendid gathering In this
House of God give ample proof that
the congregation of Pennington
realize the Importance of the oc-
caaion, indeed celebration of the
greatest Importance. A newly or
dained priest Of God offers up his
frat aacrihce. What il the mission
of che Catholic priest7 1t Is OF d.
vine ori9in. Christ Jesus estab-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
FIR. LUCIUS' FIRST MASS
Impressive Services at Catholic Church
Attending the Interesting
Ceremony.

Ihe celebration Of Father Frank
Lucius' first Mass last "Wednesday
was very impressive ceremony. II
was, perhaps, the first Of its kind
ever held In this vicinity and the
large congregation present mani
Tested the high esteem In which
Father Lucius Is held In the com.
munity. The Altar Boys Society
led the procession, followed by the
children and the First Communion
CLASS, the knights of Columbus
forming the guard OF honor. They
proceeded from the school to the
residence, where Father Lucius and
the officiating ministers were met.
Theprocession then countermarched
between the lines of the guard of
honor to the church door, where Mr..
lhomas Lang, the pioneer Catholic
OF the community, made an address
of welcome and congratulation To
the newly ordained priest. The pro-
cession then moved on into the
sanctuary, where ut the altar, ablaze
with lighted candles and artistically
decorated with sweet peas, carna-
tons and roses, Father Lucius be-
gan the celebration Of his First
Mass.
The choir, consisting of Mrs.
Moore, organist, Misses Mary and
Elodia Leverd, Miss O'Sullivan,
Mrs. kalis, and Messrs. X. Lang,
+. lsenman, :. l.. Moore and c.
Reinhardt, rendered beautiful Mass
very artistically. The sermon was
delivered by Father Sylvester. of
the franciscan order. Father Luz
,ius was assisted by Father Syl-
Sester, assistant priest, Father J
Adrian, sub-deacon, and Father
Collins, Master of Ceremonies. Az
Ter mass the congregation was fur
lished with delicious repast bv
he ladies Of the Pennington CON
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26

ADDRESS OF MIR. THOMAS LANG
| DEAR FATHER LuCIUs: 1t is IN,
pleasant duty to offer To YOU thi
morning, the sincere congratula
tions of the Catholics Of Farming
ton, Doe Run and Bismarck, upon
this very happy occasion. To be
given an opportunity to c0ngratu.
late young priest, chosen from
amongst our own people, has ever
been our fondest hope and our high.
est ambition.
When we look back some forty
years and view the history of our
city, and our memories recall how
deeply we appreciated even the very
hfrequcnt visits of the priest to us,
and We consider the arduous task
he took upon himself. and we recol-
lect the many hardships he cheer
fully bore for our sakes, We ought,
! think, congratulate ourselves that
Almighty God has honored us In
having chosen from our midst one
who is to stand as His representa-
tive and lead souls to Him.
We indeed feel honored, Father
Lucius, that you have chosen Farm
ingtou for this celebration of your
First Holy Mass, and we thank you
for the honor shown us.
We know that when you accepted
the call Of God, that you took upon
yourself life of responsibility and
one replete with hardships; but we
also know that God, who chose you
for the work, will give you the grace
and strength to perform your duty
well, and that the joy and satisfac-
tion derived from your work In saw
Ing sinners, will far outweigh all
the hardships and worries with
which you may meet.
And now, In the presence of your
many friends here assembled, and
IN their name, thank you for the
honor you have bestowed upon this
parish, on this city and on this
and we all congratulate you
IN the attainment or your holy am
bltion to be made a priest OF God.
From the bottom of our hearts we
pray God to bless you, and that
your life may be full OF Joy, that
you may spend long years ofuseful.
ness In the vineyard of the Lord"
md In the breaking of bread, until
Ill shall be accomplished In the
Kingdom OF Our Father and Our
God.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26

A surprise was sprung on Mr.. and
Mrs. Hickok at the reception mt
Elmwood last Thursday evening,
when they were presented with a
handsome silver tea service by the
various societies of the church.
Kossuth Weber made the prese lta-
tion speech.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26

Capt. 5. l.. Asbury went to De-
soto last week to attend the funeral
OF his son-in-law, Mr.. George w.
Flint, who died at that place Thurs
day. Mrs. Flint was formerly Miss
Sallie Asbury, and her friends here
sympathize with her in her bereave-
ment.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
Hack Line to Rock Spring.

VIII meet the early morning Bonne
Terre train for st. Louis at Rock
Spring every day, commencing July
LIST. Fare 90 cents each way. Call
telephone No. 105.
t. w. WOODWARD, Liveryman.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26

For sale.-Poultry farm, two acres
OF iand, fenced with chicken wire.
three-room house, good barn, chicken
house. cistern, lot fruit trees, easy
payments, located In suburbs of
Farmington. Apply to Us. CLAW
Farmers Bank Building.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26

The contract for carrying the new
morning mail from Pennington to
Rock Spring was awarded to Mr.. T.
w. Woodward, the liveryman, who
will run hack line In connection
with the early morning train on the
NJ X. d Il. r. railroad.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
OFF FOR THE PEN.

Sheriff Croke left for jefferson
City last Tuesday with the follow
Ing prisoners for the penitentiary:
Emmett Hedgecoth, for Is years
for rape.
Henry Marler for five years for
horse stealing.
j. A. Warden for two years for
bigamy.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26

For Sale.-One acre OF land near
Pennington, four-room house, con-
crete foundation, good cistern, chick
on house, easy payments. Apply to
J. $. Clay, Farmers Bank Building.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26

Nine new professors have been
added to the faculty of the State
University for the School of Journ-
alism just established.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26

For Sale.-Livery stable, located
in Elvins, paying l0& on the invest
ment. Apply to J. s. Clay, Farmers
Bank Building.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
Groceries at klein's.

A new fence Is being built arounc
the Masonic cemetery.
Masons Bread at Burks' mea
market, fresh every day.
Mason's Bread at Burks' mea
market, fresh every day.
Mrs. Plunkett has returned from
visit to Chicago friends.
Safety Deposit Boxes for rent Al
the St. Francois County Bank.
Mrs. c. r. Fleming spent a couple
of days in St. Louis this week.
Miss Lucy Lowry of Kentucky
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Sam Isen-
man.
Miss Eugenia Davis of Mexico is
the guest of her friend, Miss Irene
Nixon.
Miss Annie Mcknight OF Laredo,
Texas, is the guest of Miss Nellie
Pipkin.
Miss Mary Butterfield has re-
turned from short visit to friends
in Chicago.
Miss Mabel Miller of Bonne Terre
has been visiting her cousin, Mrs
Ed. Laakman.
Miss Christine Watson, who has
been visiting in Bonne Terre, has
returned home.
Miss Bernice Mccormack was the
guest of St. Louis friends for several
days this week.
Mrs. Leech has gone down to Cape
Girardeau to visit relatives there
for few weeks.
Rent Safety Deposit Box at the
st. Francois,County Bank for your
deeds and important papers.
For Rent Cottage near Elmwood
Seminary. Apply to j. $. Clay,
Farmers Bank Building.
Mrs. j. +. Cover and Mrs. Il. r.
Tobey of Doe Run are visiting
friends at Bonne Terre this week.
J. c. Pepin, builder and contrac-
tor, Pennington, Mo, will undertake
contracts for all kinds of building.
Mr.. William Steele of Los An
geles, Cal, is here for visit to his
sister, Mrs. Richard Shoemaker.
II you would read your title clear,
have r. G. Young abstract your
property. Office in Farmers Bank
Building.
Mr. John Boyd Of near Avon and
Mr.. VIM. Ponder of Coffman were
transacting business in Pennington
last Monday.
Miss Anita Vernon, daughter OF
DR.. Frank Vernon of State Hos
pital No. 1, is spending her vacation
in Charleston.
Judge and Mrs. +. +. Swink were
Ste. Genevieve visitors last week to
look at the broad Mississippi and the
Judges inundated lands.
Mrs. Joe Zwart and her three
children, Carleen, Louis and Claude,
have gone to St. Louis for visit
of two weeks with relatives.
There will be no band concert this
.fFriday) evening on account of the
entertainment to be given by the
Young Mems Club at the Opera
House.
Miss Maud Montgomery, who has
,been teaching In Texas, has come
up to spend the summer with her
sister, Miss Helen Montgomery, at
Elmw0od.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r. Smith and
Miss Alma Smith went down to
Cape Girardeau Wednesday to be
present at the Smith-Albert wedding
on Thursday.
DR.. w. w. Scott OF Route No. 4
was a Pennington visitor Monday.
The Doctor says the sentiment Is
all for Ball for Governor In his
neighborhood.
Barrett and V. Conway, who came
down from Chicago last week with
their mother, have returned to the
city. as Mrs. Conway's health has
somewhat improved.
FOR SALE-A beautiful four room
cottaye In CLAW Il Evans Addition
TO Pennington, in the Building d
Loan Association. Very little
money buys it. See J. y. Clay,
Farmers Bank Building.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26

Ihrse schools offer the young people of
sonthsnst Missouri thorough training in
% %tnose subjects which prepare for a good
yates. -" s'"u
leachers are competent and experienced
systems modern, and courses complete
Tuition has been reduced 10 aa m a.
month, beginning with the Fall term. AeptA
!, lsS. '' ''P''
surely nll ambitious young peopte can nox
secure business education for a small out.
lay OF both time and money, We want TO
mail to NIL Interested our New souyentr
Booklet.
Write or call on q, ". MOOTHAKT pres,-
dent, Pennington. $40
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-06-26
Number 40
MOO HART :
BUSINESS and SHORTHAND
TRAINING SCHOOLS.

Pennington. DeSoto, Ste. Genevisve.
Cape Girardeau and Charlottesville.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-10


District Nl
n 6
range
lw1
District So Embraces - OF towns
ship north range al ol towns
SNIP north. range also the
fractional part 8 township 1a nora
range wL
District So. embraces al a towns
ahiH norih range west. ali 81 toVn-
ship north range west aii 81 ioru-
ship norm range we and az oi
t1Hnsp noEsA range west
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-10
Districts Defined

District no. ] embraces an of town,
ship north, range 6 west with the
except Of sections 2s. 20, 30, 81, 30.
and SS; all Of township 4 north. ran
Z vest with the exception Of sections
2s 20, 30 81. 82 and s5, AZ Of south