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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
DINNER TO AGED GUESTS.

We clip the following about some
former Pennington people from a
Muskogee, Oklahoma paper:
Mr.. aud Mrs. j. G. Mccormick k
Of $40 North G street gave a dinner
today at which the ages OF three OF
the guests present totaled 2Is
years. The dinner was given In
honor Of T. f. Sloan, OF Farming.
ton, Mo, Mrs. McCormick's father,
and he was the oldest guest pres.
ent. n. l.. Kennedy of Jackson.
Vile, Ill, and Ray Dwight of Mus.
kOgee were the other two whose
ages made up total of 24S years
Mr.. Sloan was SO years old in Janu.
AIRY Of this year. He has been in
Muskogee week, having come
here from New Mexico where he
spent the winter, making the trip
alone. He is as active as n man
much less than his age and this
morning challenged his -in-law
to a race and beat him.
Mr.. Sloan Is anxious to get
qack to his farm near Pennington
Mo-, to attend to his spring crops.
His father came from Tennessee to
Missouri In 1904 and located on the
farm near Pennington where Mr..
Sloan now lives. The original
house, a log cabin, built in 1916,
still stands near the present home
and Mr.. Sloan was born on the
farm that he now owns. or the
other two elderly guests Mr.. Ken
nedy is 81 years old and Mr.. Dwight
81. Mr.. kennedy's home is in
Jacksonville, H., but he has spent
the winter here with his son. Mr..
Dwight has lived in Muskogee for
six years, having come here from
Hamilton, Mo-"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
ACRE YIELD CORN TEST
IN ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY

a scholarship will be given foi
the largest acre yield in st. Fran
co.'s county, and $50 in gold in ad'
diti0n, II this acre is the best acre
in the Third Normal School Dis,
triCt.
The Southeast Missouri Corn
Show has made an arrangement
with the State Normal School, Cape
Girardeau, Missouri, whereby il
can give scholarship valued ai
$3.50 to the person growing the
most corn per acre In each county
in the Thiri Normal School Dis.
trict.
This contest, primarily intended
for young men, is open to any one,
Should the winner not wish to use
his scholarship, 1t will be issued Ia
the next highest contestant. Con-
testants must enroll with the Sec
rotary before June !, 1913.
For information aud enrolment
blanks address Seth Babcock, Sec'y.
Southeast Missouri Corn Show,
Cape Girardeau, Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
ART RECEPTION.

The Fortnightly Club has secured
the State Travelling Collection of
paintings by st. Louis women for an
exhibit of one week in Elmwood
Seminary library. Last Saturday
afternoon the Monday Club, the
Mothers Club of Flat River and
the teachers OF the public school
and Carleton College, with u few
others, were the guests Of the Fort
nightly at reception held In the H.
brary. The paintings were not
hung, as they were late In arriving,
but were disposed to the best ad-
vantage. Miss Beeson gave a short
and very interesting talk on art In
general, touching on the styles OF
pictures in the display. Miss Ho-
gan of the Elmwood faculty gave a
reading, and Miss Demuth, also of
the faculty, gave a vocal solo. Re-
freshments were served and most
enjoyable social afternoon was
spent. The Fornightly Is to be con-
graduated on the affair. The
paintings will remain in Elmwood
library for week, and the public is
invited to see them as often as they
desire from . to O'Clock every day.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
V0LNEY C. CLAY.

Mr.. Volney G. Clay, died at his
home in Doe Run, February 2lst,
aged 81 years, . months and II days.
The funeral was conducted from the
Missionary Baptist Church In Doe
Run to the Masonic cemtery In
Pennington, February 23rd. Rev.
Calvert of lrOnton, former pastor of
the Doe Run church, preached a
very touching and forcefu. sermon,
paying beautiful tribute To the life
and character Of the deceased. AZ
ter the services at the church the
Doe Run Masonic Lodge took charge
of the remains. When the process.
sion reached the Masonic Temple In
Pennington, large body of Masons
joined the Doe Run Lodge and pro.
cCeded in n body to the Masonic
cemetery where the combined lodges
performed the last rites of Masonry.
Mr.. Clay was consistent member
of the Missionary Baptist Church for
many years. He loved his church,
he loved his neighbors and he loved
the Masonic Lodge. He had learned
well the tenets of Masonry, "BrOth.
erly Love, Relief and Truth" and
practiced them in his daily life. He
was II good man, n good husband,
good neighbo: and IA good citizen.
Three children preceded him to
the Better Land. He leaves II good
kind and faithful wife and host OF
relatives and friends to mourn his
demise. 1t is written, we shall
meet again. j. ). &.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
THE UNION REVIVAL MEETINGS

The Union Revival Meetings
which are being conducted at pres.
ent as an effort of the Methodist
Churches of Pennington, Is attract.
ing and holding the serious atten-
tion Of the people. ON last Sunday
DR.. Harmon preached to packed
houses at both morning and evening
services, which were held ip the NJ.
+. Church. South. The MEMS Meet
ing, held In the NJ +. Church Sun
day afternoon, was well attended
aud all present felt that 1t was an
unusual service. Doctor Harmon
knows how to talk to men.
DR.. Harmon is man from head
to foot, and everything that he says
impresses one with that fact. He
is man with n keen mind and n
big heart. He is not only strong
man, but he is remarkable preach
er. AS a preacher he does not seek
to indulge in smart, funny or sensa-
tional sayings, but In "A quiet way
he breaches common sense Gospel
sense--with all appeal that is both
convlcting and convincing.
DR.. Harmon Is fifty years old aud
the interesting story of his unique
life would make a book of charming
and inspiring detail Some of his
experiences mind one Of the old
prophets. He does not think that
the world Is growing worse; he be-
lieves that things are getting better
all the time. Its a tonic to hear
him talk. And those who are COM
petent to judge declare that he pos
sesses quaint power of speech
that puts him in the class of the
great preachers of this country.
The afternoon services, held ut
2:W every day, are we'll attended
and very profitable Every Chris
tian in town Is urged To attend these
services.
The evening service begins
promptly at 1880. BE on time to get
a good seat.
On next Sunday afternoon n Mems
Meeting will be held at the NJ. f..
Church--2:30 is the hour.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
BIBLE SCHOOL GLASS
TO GIVE RECEPTION

The members of MIR. Robert A.
Swink's class OF the Christian
Church Bible School will give n re.
ception TO the members of the Church
and their friends at the Christian
Church on Friday evening, March
I, commencing at 8 O'Clock.
A literary and musical program
will be rendered, at the conclusion
of which punch will be served and a
social half hour will he enjoyed,
when every one present will be ex.
pected to improve the opportunity
The class consists of about TWEEN.
ty-iive young ladies and gentlemen
from fifteen to twenty years of age
Ii is said of this class that it pos,
sesses more talent than any other
like class In the county.
No charge for admission will be
made.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
MRS. MICKIE WINN.

Mrs. Mickie Winn was born In
Farnlington, Mo, January u, lS3S
and passed away February -, 1918
making her 10 years, one month and
one day old. She had been sick for
several months at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. j. ID. billiard, and
her homegoing has been expected
for some time. Mrs. Winn gradu.
ated from Christian College at Co.
lumbia in the class of 1857, under
the management of DR.. John A.
Williams, and was about the last
of her class to pass away. She was
married to DR.. T. A. Winn shortly
after her graduation. To this union
three children were born, all of
whom survive her.
The funeral services were con.
Quoted from the Christian Church,
of which she had been an earnest
and consistentent member since
early life, by the pastor, and her re.
mains were laid to rest in the
knights of Pythias cemetery.
Sister Winn was foremost In every
good work, and the community will
miss her advice and helpfulness.
Her family have the deepest sym.
pathy of all In Il cir bereavement.
"The fewer years of earth,
The longer time in Heaven"
JIM. BAILEY.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27

J. w. Schaefer announces this
week as candidate for City Mar
shall Mr.. Schaefer has had four
years experience as Deputy Sheriff
which well qualities him for the du-
ties of Marshal. He Is well and
favOrably known to our people, hav-
ing made his home among them for
many years.
The county unit local option bill
is now before the State Senate, hav-
ing passed the lower house by Il
heavy majority. Friends Of the
temperance cause in this county
have sent Judge q. o. Nations to
Jefferson City to appear this Thurs
day. evening before the Senate COM
mittee having charge Of the meas
ure.
The announcement of Prof, G. w.
Moothart for Mayor ought to meet
with favor and he ought to be elect
ed with out opposition. As presi-
dent OF the Moothart chain of bust
ness colleges, his election would en-
phasize our claim of being a city of
schools and churches. Heis prac-
tical, broad gauge man, progressive
and public spirited, and is interest
ed in building up the business, edu-
cational and all other interests of
Pennington, and would make a
most excellent Mayor.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
THE AMATEURS" DO
THEMSELVES PROUD

The Kings Daughters of the
Christian ChurC', arranged pro.
gram for last Thursday night al
the Monarch which proved to be
one Of the most enjoyable ever given
by home talent for which Farming
| ton Is noted.
The Town Orchestra, consisting Of
Lawrence Smith, Warden MUuthart,
Oliver Edwards and Fred Fuhrmeis.
ter, with Miss Alva Clay at the
piano, furnished excellent music at
intervals throughout the program.
Misses Emma Guessing, Agnes
Halle, Virginia Morris and the Elm.
wood Quartette, consisting Of Misses
Emily HUFF, Wilhelmina Herwig,
Nan Gardner and Nettie Bunyard,
furnished the vocal selections.
Misses Esther Gale and Marion
Guessing gave very amusing read.
ings.
Warren Macurdy, In proficient
manner, showed the possibilities of
the Good Old Summer Time" to be
both grave and gay and to furnish
any kind of music desired; and
Master Bruce Barham played a vio-
lin solo, acquitting himself adMir-
ably.
1t is no reflection on the merit Of
the other performers to say that
little Barbara Caroline Tullock, Just
five years old, was the bright par
ticular star Of the night with her
violin solos Perfectly self-pOisoned
from the start, as she stood waiting
for her instrument to be tuned, she
played MY Old Kentucky Home"
with good effect, and IN responding
to the encore, played Yankee
Doodle without notes, and then
responded with another selection.
1t is said she has repertoire of
forty pieces. The child is surely
prodigy.
The entertainment closed with the
Suffragettes Convention by eighteen
women. Several of them made Wig
orous speeches in demanding their
right to vote, and all of them were
ready to be in the hands of their
friends'to run for any office from
President down to Mayor of Farm
ington, During the convention
there was captivating little song
by Misses Agnes Halle, May Cover,
Bah Smith, Bernice Mccarthy, Alva
Clay and Florence Mitchell The
closing scene Of the entertainment
showed the home of the Suffragette,
whore the father cared for the brood
of children while mother voted.
The entertainment was in charge
of Mrs. Sam Tetley, who is to be
congratulated on the success
achieved by her co-workers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
GEO. X. WILLIAMS OPTIONS
WASHINGTON co. LEAD LAND

The ID. +. Yeargain, j. p. Year
gain and Eaton d Eversole farms In
the Ir0ndalc vicinity Of Washington
county were optioned last week to
George x. Williams Of Pennington
formerly state Mine Inspector. The
deal includes the Hobbs farm that
Is reputed to be n rich mine Of dis
seminated ore and awaits develop.
ment. The st. Louis Smelling and
Refining Company have the Big
River Lead Company tract under
option, and lrondale people are
looking for real lead boom with
such capital and experience at the
wheel
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
TOWN And VIClNAGE

Paint and linseed oil at Nell 4
Phillips
Could you easily count the flags
hung ont for Washington Birth.
day?
Mrs. w. a. Smith of Plattin is
visiting Mrs. 2. V. Ashburn on
Route No. 4.
Mrs. T. P. pigg returned home
Monday after n visit of several
days in Ironton.
Mrs. Lou Horton of Bonne Terre
has been the guest of her sister,
Mrs. w. I. Halle.
Mrs. Anna Holiday of Frederick.
town has been visiting her niece,
Mrs. f. j. Mckinney.
Mrs. 5. &. Watts and her daugh-
d ter, Miss Byrd, returned last week
from stay of a couple of weeks in
st. Louis studying the spring styles.
Misses Susan V. Beeson and
Alice Cayce went to st. Louis Mon
day. The former will remain sew
eral weeks visiting friends.
Miss Alma Kollmeyer returned
home last Friday from St. Louis
where she had been spending sew
eral weeks with relatives.
Mrs. Barney Griffin of St. Louis
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John J. Kollmeyer, four miles
southeast of Pennington.
Mrs. w. r. Halle and daughter,
Miss Agnes, went to ST. Louis yes
terday morning to spend the rest Of
the week visiting her mother, Mrs.
J.C. johnson.
w. d. Ashburn returned home
Sunday from the State University,
where he has been taking the agri-
cultural course, having graduated
in that department
Elliott Klein, who has been TAX
ing the agricultural course ut the
State University, returned home
the first of the week, the course for
this winter having closed.
Mrs. j. II. Jones, accompanied by
Miss Olga Goif Of Desloge, has gone
to Liberty, Mo-, to visit her son
Paul. Later she will visit friends
in osceola end Springfield.
Former State Senator Ben NJ. An
derson of Columbia, Mo-, was here
the early part OF the week visiting
his daughter, Mrs. w. X. Taylor.
He went from here to New York to
visit his son and to get acquainted
with IA new grandson.
Mr.. Riley Moore OF Knob Lick,
father of County Judge Martin
Moore, was in town Tuesday and
made us call. Mr. Moore has
been a subscriber of The Times thir-
ty-one years and is one of its good
old Confederate veteran friends.
j. G. Watson announces AS a can
didate for reelection as Alderman
in the Second ward Mr.. Watson
has served in this capacity for the
past two years and has made one of
the best and most careful members
of the board. He would appreciate
an Endorsement of his record by a
reelection.
DR.. and Mrs. f. l.. Keith and their
son, Glenwood, of Rivermines will
go to Philadelphia next week where
the latter will be put in the hands OF
a specialist, for the treatment of the
ailment he has had since his injury
at school two years ago. Their
friends sincerely hope that Glen.
wood will return fully restored to
health.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
Perry County Pioneer Dies.

Another OF Perry cOunty's rioheer
citizens has been called 10 his re-
ward, this time il being our aged and
respected fellow tuwusman, Chas.
Tiehes. He died at about IL O'Clock
Monday night February II, after an
Illness OF several days. Mr.. Tiehes
was born On February %, 1892, lack
ing at the time of his death ii days
" being 81 years old. He was
SHOWN to a great many people of
this cou1ty, and here he was held in
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
ADVERTISED LETTERS

List of letters uncalled for at Far
mington Post Office; will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office March, 10,
1913.
DR.. w. p. Alexander.
DR.. B. l.. Hendley.
DR.. w. b. Stokes.
n. NJ. Jackson.
DR.. l.. q. Tory.
Mrs. Maude Schumake.
Mrs. Rosa MeLard.
Goldie Halbert.
Mrs. Birdie Coonce.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
Christian Church

a very cordial invitation Is eX-
tended the public to worship with
us next Lords day. Bible school
at 10 a. NJ. Bro. Gale will be glad to
see full attendance at the Bible
School preaching at IL a. m.
The evening service will be dis
pensed with In behalf Of the revival
meeting at the NJ. f. Church, South.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
A CARD.

We desire to extend thanks and
an expression Of our appreciation to
the many friends who have helped
and offered to assist during the time
OF sickness and death in our family.
j. ID. DILLARD,
Mrs. j. ID. DILLARD.
February a, 1913.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
FELL AND BROKE ARM.

James Dunbar, while trimming
trees at Judge j. ID. Mitchell's last
Wednesday, fell from ladder and
broke his right arm between the ell
bow and wrist. He also is suffering
from an injury to his knee sustained
at the same time.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27

high esteem. He was good quiet
citizen. MIR. Tiehes served in the
civil war and was one of the Oldest
pensioners in the county. He came
regularly to the post Office twice
day, though living half mile dis
tant:-Perryville Sun.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
FOR CITY MARSHAL.

=. A. BYINGTON authorizes us to
announce him as a c andidate for
City Marshal.
j. &. HElFNER authorizes us to
announce him as a candidate for
City Marshal.
w, A. MEYER authorizes us to
announce him AS Il candidate for
City Marshal.
j, w. SCHAEFER authorizes us to
announce him as "a candidate for
City Marshal.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
CHURCH NOTICES.
Presbyterian Church.

The regular services of the Pres.
byterian church will be held next
Sunday morning. Bible school at
$50 O'Clock. Preaching service at
eleven O'Clock by the pastor. Sub
ject Of the sermon; Service.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

Teachers examination will be
held in Pennington March 7th and
Sth. A. II. AKERs,
County Sup't.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
FOR ALDERMAN.

j. {. WATSON authorizes us TO
announce him Us IA candidate for re-
election aS Alderman in the SecOn d
ward.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
Candidates Announcements.
City Election, April lst-
FOR MAYOR.

&. w. MoOTHART authorizes us
TO announce him as IA candidate for
Mayor Of Pennington.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-18

pounding 81 hausardfon stamp ml ar - that
district ei e handled ae commensurate with he investment
Of half mau dollars Cn3aHs almost "a map four years
aro after producing soeeo01 shipping again aud capital j.
taking MI ru5arora ihe active center nrhod county
+ giving indications u vitality
The Puma poultry show has closed and may look
chickens gs down and lower price Of eggs
There l. nothing like keeping ont for Yourself The ia
companies nurine their policies
Cincinnati has established free lunch church the shortest
religion Must have lot Of hungry people in that toAn
Nobody knew Mexico had navy until the Tampieo battle
-
A with ''cod feet" always finds it hard Shedding
-
Before catching on be you can let go
The bachelor has but a single object in life
Real dealers the true wseaeres.
The people haye the less they have.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-18
INTERESTING SIDELIGHTS


1t viii be gratifying to the eeonom-
ical housewife to know that the price
of eggs of the great aux has been
reduced to $500 each It is supposed
that one would be sufficient for a
meal for a whole family San An
tonic Express.
Music will be dispensed by quar-
tet consisting of three very good
voices and one tenor-Nashville Ten.
nessean.
President Wilson's messages are 50
brief congress doesn't have a half
hours chance to sleep, Atlanta Con
stitution.
President Wilson refused to see a
great Chicago meat packer What
does the white house keep a chef
for?-Chicago News.
If a Chicago wife who threw ket
tie Of hot water on her husband has
been given five months in prison,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-18
Christmas and New Year
Excursions
G2I * SAN FRANCISCO C2f TX
Yoa'Ao AND RETURN VOi.1O
$3S Los Angeles and Re-
turn via San Francisco S3S

Sale dates--December 20, 81, 90,
%, "a, 25, 20, 81, %, 20. 80. 81.
Final return limit, January ~.
1914.
Stop-overs allowed at any point
within final return limit.
Telephone now and make your
sleeper reservations.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-18

Good coffee what is it
worth some weeks later when
half of its flavoring essence
has gone off into the air?
Schilling's Best in aro-
ma-tight cans is exactly
the same six months as
one hour from the rooster.
Clearly graduated, ready for use;
moneybaek
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-18

what is a fit punishment for the
wives who keep their husbands in hot
water all the Nashville Ten
nessean.
A Long Island woman Of 80 is SUI
ing for back alimony There is a
perennial youth about cash which no
amount of time can age Baltimore
American.
Golfers Weekly confesses that it
has not missed a political prophecy
IN six years.-The place for that run
Of luck was Monte Carlo Columbia
State.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-18
CARDINAL DIES
IN VATICAN Of
HEART FAILURE
FORMER PAPAL SECRETARY CAR.
RIED OFF BY ANGINA
PEcToRIs.
tBy AaaocIated preaa.l

Thy Associated Presz1
ROME. Dec. 1.-THE death of Car
dinal Rampolla, former papal secre-
tary of state was announced by the
pope this morning. Pope Plus was
greatly shocked on the sudden death
of this prominent churehman, and or.
dered the highest honors be paid his
memory.
Cardinal Rampolla was active in
church work almost to the hour Of his
death. Angina pectoris was the
cause.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-18
PANKHuRsT RELEASED.

nv Associated Press.D
LONDON, Dec. IL mmeline Pank-
hurst was released from Holloway Jail
after having been imprisoned since
Saturday
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-07-31
$1OO to ST

That you can't beat our bargains
IL acres in Polk county, two miles west
well improved, $4,000; IA acres ON car
line ideal suburban home, 10000: l
acre in berries, new home on car line,
$780, Z acres in berries, . miles out
house and barn, $4,000; 30 acres, 10
acres in crop, balance timber 4.room
house, good barn, I'm lies out $500;
S2O acres in Polk county, we'll improv.
ed, S22,OOOj l to 5 acres on installments
several new homes in Salem on install.
ments; 500 acres well improved. 500
per acre; several 5 and 10 acre tracts
well improved.
We have a cigar stand, pool hall.
rooming house, hotel, restaurant, gro.
cery store, candy store and other busi.
ness chances,
20 acres close in, well improved a..
900 Several prune ranches and berry
tracts at the right price. 10 acres
bearing Italian prunes. $3.50.