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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16

Miss Margaret holland is visiting
in Poplar Bluff.
Fine line Of watches for ladies,
men and boys at TetIey's.
Don't miss the Bonne Terre Band
Concert Saturday night.
Mr.. b. c. Gegg of CoiTman was in
Pennington on business last Satur-
day.
Born, Sunday, February T., 1911,
to the wife of Ed. Richardson, Il
boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. n. Fleming were
in st. Louis for Il few days this
week.
Mrs. Jack Williams of Route No.
= was Pennington visitor last
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Grover
are visiting friends at Jackson, Mo-,
this week.
Mr.. D. NJ. Lewis Of Libertyville
was transacting business in town
last Saturday.
Mrs. l.. f. Castlcman and daugh-
ter, Virginia, have been visiting Po-
tosi relatives.
The Bonnie Tcrrc Band Concert is
To- good thing to miss out on. Get
your seats early
Mrs. II. A. Byers of Los Angeles
California, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Geo. /. Smith.
Market Day by the Baptist ladies
at the Famous on Saturday after
noon, February 18th.
No matter what you want In the
jewelry line you can always find it
at Tetley's in Pennington.
Mrs. Louis Thomure of Bonne
Terre was the guest of her mother,
Mrs. j +. Flowers, this week.
Ward Fleming went up to st.
Louis Saturday to see his mother,
who il i'll in st. Louis hospital.
Harrisburg, ILL.,, has just organ
lied Commercial Club of which
DR.. G. +. Byington Is the president.
The new Baptist Church is only
waiting for the seats to get here to
be ready for dedication and use by
the congregation.
Mr.. +. ID. Turley of Coffman,
Coffman's progressive farmer and
stockman, was a Pennington Wis
itor last Friday.
MIR. Riley Moore OF Knob Lick,
one of our good old.timc citizens,
was in town last Friday, aud called
on The Times for II friendly chat.
Miss Maggie McGourcy and her
sister, Miss Collins, who have been
with Mrs. =. A. Shaw for several
weeks, returned to st. Louis Satur-
day.
Mrs. r. ID. Fisher entertained Il
few friends at bridge last Friday af-
ternoou, complimentary to her sis
ter, Mrs. James Whtelaw, who is
visiting her.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16
Best cooks use best flour
Golden Rod. Ask your grocer
Co., ~
LUTHERAN CHURCH

Topic for Sunday mornings ser.
mon based on James 1 is: Chris
tians initiating the worldly in their
pleasures will soon experience that
these pleasures are harmful and end
in utter ruin.n The services begin
ming at l0:30 n. m. held in English.
German services at 7:30 p. IN. Sun.
day School at $3.50 Il. IN.
J. ). Clay has II neat three-room
cottage near Elmwood Seminary
for rent at $500 per month.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16
7 / T
AMUSEMENT 7
THEATRE
Evening 7;:SO

Triumph Hen and Chick Feed will
improve condition of your poultry.
Remember the name, TRIUMPH, for
sale by Pennington Milling Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. kenuett Byington
of Route No. > were in town the
first of the week, the guests of Mrs.
Byingtun's parents, DR.. and Mrs.
J. W. Braham.
Mr.. Kennett Byington will have a
stock sale on his farm, nine miles
north of Pennington, on the st,
Louis road, beginning at one O'Clock
p. III. Saturday, February 18th.
The many friends of Rev. l.. r.
jenkins here will be glad 20 learn
that he is well on the way to recoN-
cry from an operation that he had
to undergo several weeks ago, and
is gradually recovering his strength.
BY special invitations from Mr..
Parsons, Paul Jones went to Bonnie
Terrc to play in an entertainment
given there Monday evening. As
violinist, Paul is attracting much
attention from musicians.
Mrs. Sue Walker, Miss Aggie Me-
Mullin and MIR. George Martin went
to Charleston Tuesday to be present
at the Welker- Hewlett wedding,
which was to take place last even
ing.
A reception will he rendered DR..
Clarence V. Gilliland, the new pres
dent of Carleton Institute, to-mor-
row Friday evening, at O'Clock,
in the parIors of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Felix Thomurc, Mrs. Louis
II. Thomure, Mrs. Harry Thomure
and Mrs. Justus Conway of Bonnc
Tcrrc, aud Mrs. Charles j. Adumi
of Flat River and her sister, Mrs.
-Whipple, spent,last Friday afternoon
in Pennington socially.
Linn Xolman, accompanied by his
mother, went to st. Louis last week
to have an operation performed for
ahcess behind the eye and in the re-
gion of the ear. Latest reports are
not as favorable as could be wished,
but it is hoped that no serious re-
suits will fellow.
Messrs. NJ. Y. Cayce, c. +.
HickOk, George {. Forster, Ed
Henderson, W. II. Houchins, Isaac
Weile and DR.. G. A. Tetley went to
BOnne Terre Tuesday 10 attend IA
meeting OF the Royal Arch chapter
at that place Tuesday night. There
was initiatory work, lecture by
Grand Lecturer Nogelsang, and re-
freshments. The Pennington visi-
tors report pleasant time.
Our appreciated and appreciative
friend, Mr.. J. l.. Counts, who never !
forgets to favor The Times with a
substantial Valentine, called as us !
ual last Tuesday morning and re-
newed the subscriptions of himself,
his sons, Finis f.. Counts and Rob-
ert w. Counts Mt Bonne Terre, l.. !
NJ. Counts at Colorado Springs, |
Colo, and his daughter, Mrs. Cora |
b. Harter Of Rural Route No. 3. |
Mr.. Counts has been in the habit OF
sending The Times to his children !
for years, and to say that we appre- |
ciate his generous Partially In our
favor but poorly expresses our Senti-
nent.
Hear the saXOphone quartet at
the concert to be given Saturday |
night by the Bonne Tcrre Band.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16
Golden Rod-a sack full of
quality flour. Ask your gro
Ger for it-take no other.

Walter Doughty and Miss Minnie
Burch were married at the home of
Rev. l.. NJ. Thompson at S:30 Satur-
day evening. They went immedi-
ately to their own home which Mr..
Doughty has just built and fur
nished.
Tetley's for Jewelry.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16

A little girl of Mrs. John Watts
of Gold Field, Nevada, died recent
ly, and was brought here and buried
at Pleasant Hill Church last Friday.
The little girls father died from the
etfectssof fall In IA shaft at Gold
Field couple years ago, and was
brought here for burial at the same
place. Mrs. Watts was sick and
could not accompany her little
daughters body.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16

LOsT-At Elmwood fire last
Thursday morning, Sigma Chi
Fraternity pin, surrounded by
pearls, with name of Mabel Slane
on back of pin. Finder will be lib.
orally rewarded by returning same
to ElmwOOd Seminary.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16
DENNIS ADLER's CONDITION

Dennis Adler, who was badly
broken up in an accident at the Jet
White Laundry last Thursday morn
ing, an account which appeared in
The Times of last week, was taken
to the Baptist Sanitarium in st
Louis Friday morning. a careful
examination at the hospital revealed
the fact that Is bones were broken,
but that no internal injuries were
incurred and that no amputation Of
either the arm or leg will be neces-
sary. His condition is said to be
favorable and he has had no fever,
but recovery will naturally be slow.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16
WANTED!

Experienced saleswoman at the
old Kugel stand. Apply to manager
at once.
Kitchen aprons for sale at the
Baptist ladies' market at the Fa-
nous on Saturday, February 18th,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16
TOWN AND YICINAGE
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCEMENT.

\. II. AKERs authorizes us 10 an
nounce him as candidate for re-
election to the Office Of County Su-
perintendent of Public Schools.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16

Just received a fresh lot of
Triumph Hen and Chick Feed.
Best to be had for chickens,
large and small Pennington
Milling Co.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-02-16
SOME BARGAINS IN
FARMINGToN PROPERTY

Have your watch repaired-Tet-
ley's is the place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07
CITY COURT MAY
BE ABOLISHED
Governor Will Not Fill Vacancy
at Winchester Judge Is
Designated.
HIGHWAY BIDS OPENED
Road Will BE Built Between
Fairfax Courthouse and
Washington
HIGHWAY BIDS oPENE

Surface Indications. Judged from the
action of Governor Mann yesterday in
regard to the judGeship of the Corpora.
ton Court of Winchester, would seem
10 point 10 the abolition OF that court
Instead of appointing u Judge TO fill
the vacancy caused by the death OF
Judge William Mayo Atkinson, he des-
lgnated Judge Thomas W. Harrison, OF
the Circuit Court Of Frederick county
10 sit Ill the Corporation Court until the
next meeting of the General Assem-
bly,.
II is argued that this means doing
sway with the city court The Cir
cui; Court of Frederick holds regular
sessions in the same city While ad-
ditional burdens will be placed on
Judge Harrison. it is understood he is
willing - assume them
All of nc Winchester attorneys
would seem 20 be prospecting. for it is
tclt that il is difficult TO secure able
and experienced men to accept the
small salary paid the Judge Of the
Corporation Court. For this reason
the loss Of such an able juriSt as.Judge
Atkinson is the more keenly felt
The Constitution provides that the
Corporation Court of any city OF the
second class may be abolished by tile
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07
HIGHWAY TO WASHINGTON 4
Large Amount Raised b.! Public Hond
Issue Campaigns.

Bids were opened yesterday in the
office OF the state Highway Commits
sion for the construction Of seventeen
miles OF Highway. between rairfuN
Courthouse and Washington. The con
tracts Will he awarded one day next
week
Showing the interest in good roads
building, the citizens along the route
of the new road raised 1000 by pop
ular subscription for this purpose. The
renainder will be paid by the county
and State The road runs from the
courthouse to Vienna, across q short
strip Of Alexandria county, and into
the District OF Columbia Via the Chain
Bridge" above Georgetown
Not the most encouraging reports
are being received by Commissioner
p. ST. Julien Wilson from the good
roads campaign in Smyth county An
election will be held there on May >
for. bonds to the amount Of $3.50. 600.
ana a letter received Yesterday from
a prominent citizen indicates that un-
less interest is aroused in the matter.
the proposition may be defeated 1t
seems that tile election was ordered.
as it was in scott. before Il campaign
of education had been thoroughly con-
Quoted However, it is hoped to work
UP interest in tie bond issue during
the remainder Of the time
Prospects arc said TO be good for the
success OF the bond issue in T'a2ewell
county The election will be held on
april is. for bonds To the amount OF
$4,000 This proposition. if carried.
VIII put Tazewell next TO Wise in tho
amount OF money voted for good roads
The bond issue there will he by dis
tricts.
y mass meeting will be held i'm l'au-
quicr county on May 70 for The pur-
pose of working UP interest in :, road
bond issue. y similar meeting will he
hero in Brunswick on April ~ Will,
southampton is arranging for n prob
ably campaign
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07

which to arouse the interest OF the
people in any county III good roads
is TO build "A road. When YOU have a
certain amount OF money TO expend on
road Improvement. instead of scatter
ing 1t around over a vast area, accom-
pllShinS little permanent good apply
II at one point. complete one stretch
OF good road, then bring your people 10
look at II. Let them ride over II. and
when once they have come to know
the comfort and the economic value
OF good roads they will be only too
glad TO vote for bond issues or any
other method which may be devised
10 raise funds for continuing the work
ITO my mind. however, 1t is vastly
essential that after you have your
roadway complete that YOU provide a
sum Of money for its upkeep. 4 road
must be Kept in shape after It is
built, and unless this is provided for
you are largely destroying what you
have previously accomplished.
The farmer is conservative What
he has he usually holds on to. and
when he sees anything that Will save
him dollars lie is quick to grasp It.
For this reason 1 am firmly OF the be-
lief that soon the automobile truck
will be used on the farm for the pur-
pose OF hauling produce to market 1t
viii mean saving money. The auto
mobile will always be on hand to be
used at the farmers convenience, I'M
IKE the freight train which must be
served at its appointed time.
"Concedins that good roads are a
necessity l should say that the best
way to secure them is 10 concentrate
your energy; spend your money at a
given point until that point is COM
pleted and then supply fund SUM-
cient to keep your roads in good CON
dition."
Work In Virginia.
Captain st. Julien Wilson State
Highway Commissioner, gave an ex-
ccllent account OF the work being
done all over the state From the
Southwest and from the Northern por-
tons come most encouraging reports.
Roads are being built at surprising
rate. First one county takes up the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07
NEW YORK HOTELS SUPREME
with the Hotel 81. RcEis at the High
est Attainablc Point.

says prominent New York daily
newspaper: New York's hotels lead
the world. Not only are they larger
and finer than the great obstetrics of
Europe, but in convenience, service,
cuisine--fn fact. on all ponts--they en-
Gel anything that foreign lands can
oter the traveller. ~. Not only is
there greater degree OF hotel comfort
TO be obtained in New York, but the
service is marked Improvement over
that found elsewhere"
The writer of the foregoing must
have had In mind the Hotel ST. Regis,
at Fifth Avenue and Fifty-nfth Street,
New York. III the st. Regis nothing
has been sacrificed to eNpediency In
its design and construction the ST
Regis is the very best Of its kind IN
It's fittings and furnishings, the per-
sonnet of it's STAFF. and the quality Of
Its service, there has never been the
slightest departure from a standard
that aimed at perfection and was salts
fled With nothing less. The ST Regis
restaurant has no superior in all the
world in quality Of food skill in prep
aration and perfection Of service
while the charges are no higher than
those Of other first class hotels. Tran
slent guests coming to New York and
stopping at the Hotel ST. Regis will
find accommodations of the very high
est grade in every particular, and at
standard rates. Single rooms are So
and 81 day; the same with private
bath for So II day Cor Sc for two peo-
ple) while for parlor bedroom ana
private bath the rates arc Sl2 day
a nd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07
PRINCESS IRENE
ISCAUGRT IN SAND.
Her 1920 Passengers Spend
Sleepless Night as Waves
Batter Vessel.

New York, April 6.--Seventcen hun
dred and twenty passengers within
sight of the first of the big lights.
which marked the finish OF their trans
Atlantic voyage. spent a slccpless
night Tonight on the great steamship
Prinzess Irene. cf the North German
Lloyd Line, last IN the sands off the
coast Of Long Island on the edge of
the Graveyard Of the Atlantic" and
less than fifty miles from this hurbor.
As night Yell Il high ground swell
was battering tho full height OF the
NeSSclS SSuperstructure.
After running her big nose in the
sand during the fog early this morn
ms the liner lay helpless throughout
the day surrounded by tugs and rev
enue cutters; efforts to pull her free at
afternoon high tide failed and because
OIL I. rough sea no transfer OF pass
enEers was attempted pending renew ed
attempts to drag her clear early to-
morrow. If these fail transfer viii
heim of the same line, which will be
sent to the scene from her dock here
soon after dapbreak
~ low water this evening the
stranded liner lay hroadside to tht
beach Lifeguards. with surf boatsI
and brccches buoy in readiness, pinned
lltle talth in the efforts oil tugs to
pull the liner OF.
The vessel lies 1000 feet from the
peach OF the treacherous sandspit
which skirts Long Island Creeping
carefully in the murky weather the
Frinzess Irene did not Strike hard ana
rev OF her passengers. .35 OF whom
are in the cabins. realized what had
happened until they rose for break.
last. and although two thirds Of them
are Italian and Greek Immigrants un. !
apie to understand the assurances OF
'he oihcers they were rcasona bly, ca I'M.
me increasing breeze came from the
most Ndesirablc quarter. the south
NEST ME vessel thus far has suffered
no apparent damage. although frcin
20" 20 amidships the hull was cauy.. |
III inc sand with considerable OF list.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07
STEPHENS TRIAL. BEGINS.
Defendant Pleads Self-Defcnkc-Pre-
sentments by Grand Jury.

sentiments h.. Grand Jury.
tSpeciai Gable to The Times Dispa,chl
n Wilmington \. c., April G.-EAccl-
lent progress was made to- day in the
trial of Joe stephens for the murder
Of Ernest Shields during July, 1908
The state rested today before cour,
adjourned for the noon recess, ana
much OF the evidence of the defense
was introduced this afternoon While
the State brought out some very dam
aging evidence relative to threats
made the night before the tragedy ~
Stephens, when he had a quarrel with
shields. the general opinion is that Ste
phens viii not be convicted Of a great
er crime than manslaughter.
stephens went on the stand in his
own defense and claimed that Shields,
VINO was Il much larger man, had him
Ehoked, and he had no other recourse
than TO shoot in order TO free himself.
The state has no eye witness TO the
ira gedy- Stephens was tried about a
year ago mad convicted of murder in
lie iirst degree, but was granted a nc,y
trial
The grand jury, now In session, is
creating considerable stir in returning
! pfesentnents. and il is believed that
they relate 70 violations Of prohibition
law. which is ignored to a great oxten,
| in this city.
| Charles Y. Motto, head clerk in tn.
! Office OF the superintendent of mo,iy.
/ rover Of the Atlantic Coast Line, was
| arrested to-day under warrant chare
! lhS abandonment and non support OF
+, ms Wiic. lie was tried by the recortlc,
and hned $500. Motto took an apnca
I 10 the superior Court, and was releas.,
| undFr 5000 justified bond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07

work. and then another follows
emulating the good example set. He
told Of several prospective meetings
at which money is to be raised for still
further pushing the work in hand
DR.. Lucien Lotion. Of l1mporia, gave
some illustrations as to the increase
In the value of land along good roads
He also deplorcd the condition OF
some OF the roads. and said that as
aliay much suffering were the roads in
such condition as TO enable him to
reach his patients in quicker time
y good roads meeting is to be held
In Emporia about May 10. Members
OF the newly formed organization will
he present with members OF the Au-
,omobile Club. Previous TO this meet
ing a friendly run Will be hold among
members of the local organization
over the roads from here to Emporia
Proba uiy never before in the history
OF road building has interest been so
eroused as ii is now. The awakening
has come and withth awakening has
also come a determination 10 have the
work completed as soon as possible Ii
is thought that the highway from here
.
in good condition before the summer is
over.
Was Grent Success.
The meeting last night must be re-
corded as an unqualified success. No
disputes arose Instead the speakers
told In matter OF fact, business sort
OF way wh:.- wou.l be done and when
1t would be done. All that was asked
was cooperation and such help as
could be given
The Emporia meeting will SIMPLY be
an offspring Of the meeting here. AT
that meeting county committees Viii
be named an report received OF the
money raised in the several counties
for carrying on the work. Well as
what can be expected from the State
While here the delegates were the
guests Of the Richmond Automobile
Club at the Richmond Hotel Imme-
diately after the business meeting a
banquet was served the visitors most
Of whom lie. at once for their homes
after expressing themselves as being
eminently satisfied with what had been
accomplished. and extending thanks
to their hosts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07
T>,yelvc-Inning Gumc.

Philadelphia, Pa. April 6.-The PhN-
adeiphia Americans to-day defeated the
local Nationals al Shilbe Park BY the
score Of TO in q twolvs- inninl;
game The series now stands 2 10 i
In favor OF the worlds champi ons.
score ~ innings X. II L.
Nationals 000l0000 DV-l !.
Americans 20 O000oolo0 8 :
Batteries: Alexander, Stack ana alo-
ran; Russell. Coombs. ;olianorc
Thomas. Lapp and Liyingston. Um-
pires. Connolly and ODay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07
Ego Makes Feet
Feel Fine
hrh"s Ont the i'nin From Germs ana
huni"n". sootl,. the In
----L.- flnmel SnIn. IL

u your fee, are tender, get sore
s sa,i.' burn and sting and keep you
nee!inS miserable all the time. go 10
Tragic Drug Company. lay down a.,
cen ts-say ! want q Jar of Ego
ihch rub on LEO and rub out
agony. MI pain will vanish like
mast and youil have as good a
par Of feet as any one on earth. L.zo
= refined ointment that quickly
S"o'hes and heals all soreness wherever
located
Use IL after shaving and for sun
purn' rough or itching skin, for red
i.us' e1Aema or blackheads. II GER
'ainlS does the work.
EGO CHEMICAL co.
Rochester. ~ y. Makers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07
DR.. Roller Defcafed

boston April Gus Schoenlin.
.Americus OF Baltimore. defeated DR..
hoiier, or Seattle, in wrestling bout
mere tonight The first fall took one
hour ana tnirty-four seconds and the
second came In fifteen minutes and
thirty-Seven seconds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07
New York Americans Lose.

indianapolis. Ind. Apr! 6-Carisch's
two base and three base hits, bring-
Ing in two runs decided to.days game
between the Indianapolis Ame rican AS
ISOLATION team and the New York
american League team in favor Of IN
dianapolis. 5 to A.
Score by innings: r. H. Z,
Indiana polls .0oo0O2 SIS y O
New York. ..,ll0a Do IL u
Batteries: Craig, Link. How erlcy and
Carisch: Ablcs. Caldwell and Blair
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07
Game Is Trnnkfcrred.
Ispecial 70 The Tilnes-Dispatc

SpecIaI 20 The Times DISPATCH
i'ynchburg' Va April 6.Arrange-
,ic!,s nave been completed for the
transfer of the second game OF INC SEA.
son here with Roanoke. which fans IN
Aprii q, TO Roanoke 4 later game
VIII be transferred from Roanoke to
give the Shoemakers their fun schedule
a home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07
Four straight, Tor Nationn,s.

ST. Louis. April 6.--Tne Nationals
took the fourth consecutive game from
the Americans IN the local inlerlcag que
series by the score OF ! to s.
Score by innings: II II T.
Nationals ......033 OY0o-S S j
Americans .0l20 lei 6 s.
Batteries: Golden and Bliss, Bailey,
Crisis. HAMILTON and Clark. Umpires
Dineen and Rigler.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07
Get Ante-Bellun neeords.

Colonel Joseph V. BidSood, clerk of
Virginia Military Records, is supple
mentins his roster Of soldiers in the
war Between the States With those
who took part in quelling the John
Brown raid. Quite a number of the
troops OF this state were sent to Har-
per's Ferry, some of them remaining
until after the execution OF the Kansan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-07
nody Of kissing Man Iround.

HFtliai NabIe TO The Times Dispatth.
t'.isioi Va, April G.-The BODY OF
r .. Garrett, who had been missing
from his home n Lee county sine. <,
u'daS, was found near ,Ionesville T,nS.
aaS Garrett, who was iitty-hv,s Years
" ase' is believed TO have been dead
NV" DAYS when his body was foun.
mere was no evidence OF violence.