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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-10-14

The special meeting at the Baptist
Church closed last Sunday night
with eleven additions. Rev. Whit
field returned home Monday. All
who heard him were much pleased
with his preaching, and the Church
was strengthened by his ministry of
the Word.
Mrs. ;. p. Brite and her mother,
Mrs. II. J. Taylor, who has been
visiting here for some months, left
Tuesday noon for Nashville, Tenn,
where they will visi: the family of
Dir. j. p Gray, professor in Van
derbilt University. Mrs. Brite will
be away two or three weeks.
Mr.. George Simms has bought the
photograph studio, formerly con
Quoted by Mr.. Kahn, but more re-
Gently by Baldridge 4 Holcomb.
George, who is II former Farming
ton boy, but who has been engaged
in the photograph business for some
years at Jackson, Mo-, is well
known to our people. He is good
artist, and his friends here welcome
him back aud wish him much bust
ness success,
This years record for snow is un-
doubtedly something unusual. On
May lst we had slight snow storm
and 1t was very cold. On October
18th we had the first snow of this
season and il was very cold. Ac-
cording To an old superstition we
will have only twelve SHOWS during
the winter, ms it is said the date Of
the first snow indicated the number
of SHOWS.
Mr.. W. l.. Hensley, who with his
wife has been visiting ut Montgom-
cry City, on returning home Monday
went to visit his brother, Mr.. Thorn
ton A. Hrnslcy, at East st. Louis,
and found that he was just being
to be operated on for appendicitis.
The operation was successfully per-
formed Tuesday, and at last aC-
counts hcwas getting along all right
A County School Superintendent
In IA neighboring county. says an
exchange, asked every teacher at
the county institute who took his
local or county paper to hold up his
hand, and only six responded. The
Superintendent expressed great sur
prise and said: "Nou don't spend n
dollar n year with those papers yet
you expect them to print free of
charge notices of all institutes, in
sert long programs, expect them to
advertise you, thus assisting you to
climb the ladder to better positions
and better salaries, without cent
in return"
A very strong class enrolled at the
Christian Church on last Wednes-
day evening to take the two-year
course of study Offered by the In
ternational Sunday School Associa-
tion and commonly known as the
advanced standard tcachrr-training
course. The lesson for the evening
ON the book of Genesis proved so
interesting and comprehensive that
the class decided to continue the
same lesson next Wednesday even
ing. 1t is believed that others will |
join the fifteen who enrolled Inst |
Wednesday evening so that the
class will have n membership OF
twenty or more by the next meet
ing.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-10-14
COLLEGE ALUMNI CLUB.

The College Alumni Club Of Farm
ington held its first meeting for the
coming year on last Monday night
in the parlors of the st. Francois
Hotel. Prior to the regular meet
ing members Of the club met social
ly, enjoying an excellent dinner pre-
pared under the direction of Mr.. f..
T. holland.
The address Of the evening was
delivered by MIR. w. II. Taylor, his
subject being Municipal Govern
mcnt." In an interesting manner
he traced the development of the
government uf cities through three
important stages: First-The rule
by council which elected the mayor
of the city. Later, in order to fur
nish n check on this power, the
mayor and council were each elected
by the people. The good hoped for
did not follow, but evils arose from
the division Of responsibility. The
third and latest method, as yet not
fully tried out, is the rule by com
mission, elected directly by the
voters, with the power OF recall, the
initiative and referendum.
The latter, bringing the people in
to direct connection with municipal
affairs and management, thus arous-
ing the interest of the largest mum
ber of voters, gives promise of the
largest usefulness. The tendency
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-10-14
INFIRMARY CONTRACT LET.

At the regular monthly meeting
Of the Board of Managers of State
Hospital No. 4 last Monday, the
contract for remodelIng and enlarg-
ing the Hospital Infirmary was let
20 j. G. Settle q Co. OF st. Louis, at
$36, ,469, their bid being the lowest.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-10-14
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

Four houses in Pennington for
sale on easy terms, or will exchange
for n good farm. Apply to J. s. Clay,
Farmers Band Building.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-10-14
Warrants Issued.

Lost-Pink cameo pin mounted in
silver-between T. V. Browns pic
ture show and the residence Of DR..
Il. @. Mccormick. Finder will re-
ceive liberal reward by returning
same to The Times Office.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-10-14

/ will sell privately ut a sacrifice
all my household goods, including
piano. Sales daily.--Mrs. r.. J.
Ellis.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
: RedStOne Items :


From Our Special Correspondent.
Feb. IS. 1909.
Some more cold weather but we can
staad it if March will only act like spring
month.
Mr.. and Mrs F. W. Bucklin leave This
week for Rochester. MINI. where they will
place their three-year-old son. Glen in the
private hospital Of DIR. Mayo. Glen has
spinal trouble which has developed rapidly
in the last year. and it is hoped that the
celebrated physician will be able to effect
a cure.
An old time weather prophet drifted
along here the other day. and told us that
spring would open up by the middle OF
March. and he said he knew. Well. we
hope he is right, for an early spring would
certainly be welcome to the most of us.
There is to be wedding in our midst in
the near future, but as we are pledged to
secrecy we cannot give the names of the
contracting parties at this time.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19
Crowded out last week.


Charles Rash had the misfortune OF
loosing valuable horse last Sunday. The
horse fell onto the ice aud broke one of his
legs SO that he had to be shot
Paul Trebes and Paul Grams we're over
al Brownville last week.
Miss Frieda Zich's fifteenth birthday
came on the third of February and she re-
ceived some very fine birthday presents.
There was Church Services at Alder,
Trebes' residence last "Wednesday, Fep. I'D
and on the 9TH Of March at ten o'clock a.
m. will be services at the McCurd School
House and Rev. L. G. Albert. OF Winnie
peg. will be here officiating Every body
is cordially invited to be present
Mr.. aud Mrs. Jack Coppin and children
were over at Brownvilie last Friday calling
on friends.
The dance at the McCord School Hous.
was well attended and every body had a
| fine time. There were about las people
present and the Burves Bros, Charlie.
March and Charles Jackson furnished in,
| music.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19

Go to d. X. Brockman Resident Dentist
Office in First National Bank building,
Culbertson. Mont. off
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19
COWBOY BALLADS
Songs and Poems Furnished By
Old Timers Of Culbertson
and Vicinity.

Under the head OF "Cowboy
Ballads" we will publish from time
to time old songs and ballads re-
lating to early days and Indian
troubles. These will be forwarded
to Prof. Lomax, of Texas. who is
publishing book containing old
legends and songs Of the wild west.
The following poem was handed
to the Searchlight reporter by Mrs.
George Reynolds, of Culbertson:
The Dying Cowboy.
20 bury me not on the lone prairie"
These words came slow and mournfully
From the pallid lips of youth who lay
On his cold. damp bed at the close of day.
CHORUS
20 bury me not on the lone prairie,
Where the wild coyote will howl OF r me.
Where the cold wind sweeps and the
grass wave:
No sunbeams rest on prairie grave"
He has wasted and pined till Ger his brow
Deaths shades are slowly gathering now:
He thought of his home, with his loved
cnes nigh,
As the cowboys gathered to see him die.
CHORUS
Again he listened to well known words.
To the winds soft sigh and the song Of
birds:
He thought OF his home and his native
bowers,
h,,,s
cuopus
I've ever wished. that when died.
My grave might be on the old hillside.
Let there the place OF my last rest be
y bury me not on the lone prairie!
ry,,,s
..p,.r ,,,,, .,,,u,..- ,.,t.,. ,.x.a
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19
State OF Montana,
Office OF the State Examiner.

Helena. Montana. February IL. 1909.
Whereas. satisfactory evidence having
been presented to me thu the TRADERS
STATE BANK OF POPLAR" at Poplar,
Montana. having complied with the provi-
sions OF Sections 5000 and 1909. Revised
Codes Of Montana. required to be complied
with before such bank shall be authorized
to commence the business Of banking:
Now. therefore. |. +. II. Ray. State
Bank Examiner Of the State of Montana.
do hereby certify that the Traders State
Bank Of Poplar. located at Poplar. County
of Valley. and the State of Montana, is
authorized to commence the business of
banking as provided by law.
In witness whereof l set my hand and
seal of this office this Twelfth day of Feb
rnary. 1909.
ASIA tSigned1 F. H. Ray.
lSeaD State Bank Examiner.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19
Many Sleepless Nights, Owing to
Persistent Coug :. Relief
Found at Lat.

For several winters past my wife has
been troubled with most persistent and
disagreeable cough. which invariably ex-
tended over period of several weeks and
caused her many sleepless nights" writes
viii ]. Hayner. editor of the Burnley. Col,
Bulletin. Various remedies we're tried
each year. with no beneficial results. In
November last the cough again put in an
appearance and my wife. acting on the sug-
gestion of friend. purchased a bottle OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The re-
suit was. indeed. marvellous. After three
doses the cough entirely disappeared and
has not manifested itself since" This
remedy is for sale by Valley Drug Co.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
3 BrOWnyille Items {
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES


From our Special Correspondent.
Feb. IS. 1899.
Paul Trebes reshingled his house last
week. Pretty good for Montana to do out
side carpenter work in February.
4. B. Bolen was over Ut Brownville last
Wednesday. Ed had bees confined to his
bed for few days
A few Of the neighbors Of Brownville
gathered together last Wednesday evening
and gave Mr.. and Mrs. John Brown a sur
prise. The evening was spent with card
playing. checker playing and other enter
tainments. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs Riley Tunerson. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Chiney. Miss Minnie Chiney and n.
Horstman. At midnight Mrs. Brown
served supper and all went home wishing
Mr. and Mrs. Brown a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year and the party will
long be remembered by all those present
There was dance last Wednesday nigh,
at George Waters residence and every
body reported jolly time.
There was dance at James Bakers. Of
Sheep Creek, last Friday night and all had
a splendid time.
There will be Masquerade Ball a, the
McCord School House on the 22d Of Feb
ruary and every body is cordially invited
Z. b. Boien went over to Mr.. and Mrs.
Roye last Sunday to visit the family.
There was Pie Social last Saturday
evening at the King School House and pies
we're sold at pretty good figure. Mrs.
John Browns was sold at 81. so and mos,
OF the pies were sold at high figure after
the sale. Different parties gave recitations
| and other entertainments.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19
DIRECTORY
OF State and Valley County OFF,
Gals after Jan. Z, 1908.
STATE OFFICERS.

Congressman
CHARLES N. PRAY OF Chouteau.
Governor
EDWIN L. NORRIS. of Helena.
Lieutenant Governor
W. r. ALLEN of Deer Lodge.
Associate Justice
WI. HOLLOWAY OF GaIlatin.
Secretary of State
An. YODER of silver Bow.
Attorney General
Al GAIEN nf Lewis and Clark.
Treasurer
E.E. EssELsTYN OF Carbon.
Auditor
H.R CUNNINGHAM OF silver Bow
Superintendent OF Public Instruction
W. f. HARMON of Gallatin.
Railroad COMMISSIONER
DAN BOYLE OF Park. six-year Term.
b. T. STANTON. Four-year Term.
r. A. MORLEY. Two-year Term.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19
Ask Yourself the Question.

Why not use Chamberlain's Liniment
when you have rheumatism We feel sure
that the result will be prompt and sa,isiae-
tory. L, has cured others. why not you'
Try i. 1t costs but a trifie. Price. Is
cents: large size, so cents. For sale by
Valley Drug Co.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19

No. ol6S0
Notice for Publication.
y. s. Land ONCE. !
Glasgow. Montana
Jan. q. 1909.
Notice Is hereby given that
HAMPTON d. EWING.
whose postofice address Is Yonkers. New
fork. has thi. 6.h do. VI January. 1863 flsa
In this ONCE his application 70 select under
the provisions Of the Act of Congress ap-
proved March 9Th. 1901. the Northeast quarter
of the Southwest quarter. Section %. Town
ship . North. Range 81 East. of Montana
Meridian.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described. or desiring 20 object because
Of the mineral character Of the land. or for
any other reason. 10 the disposal to appli-
can't should die their afldavits OF protest In
this ONCE. on or before the s0th day Of Eehru-
TRUMAN u. PArTEN.
Register.
Rint Publication. Jan. Is. i0oeJ
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19
CHORUS

New York apples by the barrel or pound
at The Big Store.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Representative
FRANK 6. ARSETT of Culbertson.
County Commissioner
il FARRIS. of Hinsdale.
County Attorney
THOMAS DIGNAN. of Glasgow.
Sheriff
$. G. SMALL. of Glasgow.
Clerk of Courts
G. BEEDE. Of Glasgow.
Assessor
JAMES FOX. of Glasgow.
Treasurer
LYMAN BARNES. of Malta.
Clerk and Recorder
W. b. SHOEMAKER. OF Hinsdate.
Public Administrator
JACOB SELL. OF Mondak.
Comfy Surveyor
W. II. MANN. Of Malta.
Coroner
CHARLES PETERSON. of Glasgow
Superintendent OF Schools
MISS LILLIAN HARRIS. of Saco.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-14

It cannot come amiss to occasionally
remind cur peace loving fellow citizens
who will stand almost anything rather
than take little trouble personally
to correct abuses that Kenosha is 60
ing ahead not because of bad govern
ment, but in spite of it. 1t is cold,
hard fact from which there is no es-
Gaping that the reputation this city
is acquiring is going to work harm in
the future and, the pity Of it all is
that the men who best understand the
situation are either too busy or too
Indifferent to make a move to remedy
matters. Other cities are throwing off
the yoke of graft and bad government
and Kenosha could do the same. There
is no estimating the strides this city
could make in the next few years with
any assurance of an honest and
efficient administration of municipal
affairs. Kenosha is going ahead.
Make no mistake about that. But
progress is going to be slower than it
should be.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-14
Police and Firemen, Even il Uni
form, May Be Forced 70 Pay
Fare on Street Cars
LACROSSE CHIEF GETS FACTS
Kenosha Police Officers Claim Right to
Ride Free Under Franchise Or
nance But Commission May
Revoke This Right

j. B. Weber, chief of the police de-
partment at Lacrosse, has written to
Chief O Hare Of the local department
asking for information as to passes
issued to. the members of the police
force by the Kenosha Electric Railway
company and it is pretty certain that
in the near future the Railroad Com
mission will issue an order to all rail
way companies directing that all free
rides to city officials be cut off. Some
of the local officials will be lucky if
they escape prosecution. Several
months ago agents Of the United States
Commerce Commission were in Kenosha
working on the cars Of the Kenosha
Electric Railway company and seeking
information in regard to all people who
were riding on passes One alderman
had the only pass in black and white
which had been issued by the com
pany and this was returned to the
company shortly after he had taken his
place in the Common Council. How
ever, the members Of the police and fire
department have all used the railway
cars free when in uniform and it is
probable that this courtesy will be cut
off. Under the ruling Of the Anti pass
law it is declared that no official of
the municipality be he mayor or police
officer can ride without passing his
nickle to the conductor This is
case where the state clashes with the
city again as under the ordinance for
the bullulng Of the Electric Railway
it is provided that police officers and
fremen in uniform shall ride free. The
railway company has never made any
effort to have this privilege cut off and
it is understood that the company is
ready and willing to carry the officials
so long as the State Commission does
not interfere, but there is some ques-
ton as to whether the officials Of the
company will be liable to prosecution
if they continue to carry officials with
out collecting fare. Nothing has ever
been heard Of the visit Of the govern
ment agent, but it is probable that bis
report has been made to the State Rail
road Commission.
The free riues for the police officers
have been one of the main perquisites
Of the police officers job and the men
themselves are very anxious that the
privilege be left without molestation.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-14
WAR is DECLARED
Beet Sugar Manufacturers Making
Hot Fight for Use of Farms
in Kenosha County
BETTER CONTRACTS OFFERED

A beet sugar war, in which the Rock
County Sugar company with head
quarters at GAINESVILLE and the Menomi-
nee Falls Sugar company, are arrayed
against the CHARLES Pope company Of
Riverdale, III. is on in Racine and
Kenosha counties and present indica-
tions are that it will result in a ma
terial benefit to the farmers Of this
section.
Ever since the beet sugar industry
gained foothold in this county the
product has been sold to the GAINESVILLE
or Menominee Falls factories. At vari-
Gus times other manufacturers of beet
sugar have attempted to get contracts
for acreage, but for some reason have
never made any progress and the two
companies in question have enjoyed a
monopoly on all beets raised in this
section
Recently, however, the Charles Pope
Beet Sugar company of Riverdale, H.,
sent it's representatives to Kenosha with
instructions to enter into a contract
which is said to contain number Of
superior features. The arrival of these
representatives. and the establishment
of half dozen local agencies started
the rumpus and now sugar beet men
are swarming the county proclaiming
the merits Of their respective contracts
and attempting to secure acreage.
The contracts under which the James
vile and Menoninee Falls companies
have been securing their beets guaran-
tee the farmer $3.50 per ton for all
beets averaging. IL per cent or less Of
sugar together with Is cents per ton
extra for each additional l per cent Of
sugar contained in the beets.
It is said that the old companies are
now offering contracts to farmers with
the extra amount for additional sugar
the same as that offered by the Chi
cage concern, but refuse to remove the
clause in their contract STIMULATING
their title to the crop from the time
it begins to grow. All kinds of in
ducements are being held out to farm
ers to enter into contracts, but as far
as can be learned the majority are
holding off in the belief that the war
now being waged will result in an in
creased price. Representatives Of all
companies are positive in their state
ments that the price will not be in
creased and tAat the rivalry will be
fought to a finish with the superior
features of the different contracts as
the basis. The fact that the three
companies are making so determined an
effort to secure preference among the
farmers of this county indicates that
Kenosha, has reached a position Of i'm
portance in the beet sugar industry and
has lead some to believe that the peo-
ject Of a beet sugar company in this
city, which has been discussed at vari-
GUS time, should be revived.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-14
TRAMPs A NUISANCE
Housewives Being Greatly Bothered
by Men Seeking Hand Outs

How many tramps are fed from the
back doors Of residences in Kenosha
every year? This is a question often
discussed in police and other circles.
That the men of this stripe are in
creasing cannot be disputed, The
Jail tramp house records will show it.
While some Of the men who seek shell
ter are worthy and hard working, now
on the toboggan because of the fnan-
cial conditions Of the country, the ma
jority are professionals and know how
to frame up a hard luck story when
applying to the kitchen maid or house
wife for a cup of coffee or bread and
butter. They lie, steal and will com
nit other crimes if the opportunity
presents itself. It being easy to
travel from town to town, get shelter
and food, they would not work if a
chance presented itself. One house
wife admits that she has fed at least
fifty tramps this winter. Chow can
[ refuse these poor half starved men,
who have no work, are looking for
something to do, SO that they may earn
money and send it to their wives and
children, suffering in distant place, -
said this woman. This is one of the
stories put up by the professional
tramp, but the main story is the Cali
fornia earthquake. 1t is safe to wager
that two hundred tramps have told Of
the horrible deaths Of that catastrophe
which befell the Golden State. Most
Of them were rich, had happy homes;
when the earthquake came along and
swept everything away, even killing a
loving wife and children Probably
nos one of the two hundred fellows
who tell this yarn, ever saw California
and make up the story from accounts
read in the newspapers.
Every housewife ought to demand
evidence of need and worthiness before
giving meals, or ask the tramp to get
out in the woodshed and chop some
wood Possibly the calls would de-
crease at an alarming rate. A tramp
who calls at door for help and is
anxious and willing to work, is worthy
assistance, but not the professional.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-14
ADJUSTMENTS
The Witching Hour Presented by Splen
cid Company at the Rhode Friday

Augustus Thomas greatest play
The Witching Hour" the dramatic
sensation of two seasons, paid it's first
visit to Kenosha Friday evening when
it was given an excellent production
under the management Of the Schuberts
at the Rhode Opera House to a fair
sized audience. The play was put on
with such a charming scenic invest
ment and with cast of such uniform
excellence that it proved to be one of
the most acceptable offerings Of the
season in Kenosha. Curtain calls were
numerous after each act and the re-
ception of the play in Kenosha must
have in a manner compensated for the
small crowd.
The Schubert company presenting
the play was one of the best playing
companies ever seen in Kenosha and
while it would be difficult to single out
any member of the cast as especially
praiseworthy the cast carried that ex-
cellence which is always characteristic
of the Shubert productions. It is a
regrettable fact that the play did not
meet with a better support from the
theatregoers Of the city.