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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
Very Unusual.

"You newspaper fellows are ordl'
narily hard pressed for funds, are you
not?" asked the genial stranger.
Our natural pride forbade Us to
agree with this outsiders conclusion.
So we said:
"Why-er-not necessarily, What
makes you think so?"
'Ill tell you. am acquainted with
q member OF your profession-and a
fine chap he is too. The other day |
wanted to talk to him, 30 ! called him
up on the phone and asked him II he
would lunch with me. He accepted,
and at the appointed hour We sat at
the table. opened the conversation
thus
We'll, what's the news? Anything
unusual In your line?"
Yes, answered the reporter,
this.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
In the Barber's Chair.

NO sooner was l seated in the
chair" began Jones, than the barber
commented on the weather, and dl.
rccted a current OF discourse into my
ears
" Je ne comprend pas, said l. with
nm inward chuckle, thinking his volu'
h.lity would be checked
In very good French he started in
a,rcsh. ! looked at him as II Devil.
drrod, and then interrupted him by
asking:
q" Was Sagen Sic?
lie began to repeat in German all
that he had been saying, when | shut
him of with:
Oh, talk to me with your fingers.
Im deaf and dumb!'"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
Why They Came.

Willie, aged four, had been invited
out to tea with his mother. and, while
he was being dressed for the occa-
sion, the delights in store for him had
been depicted in glowing terms.
While his mother chatted with their
hostess. Willie sat in solemn silence.
and at last the lady of the house rose
Now must bring in tea" she
announced then added Would VIII
lie like some tea?"
The child eyed her in astonishment,
and, In a deeply hurt tone. responded:
Why, that's what we came for!
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
Mercy OF hvlators.

Robert G. Fowler. an aviator, says
that while he was flying across the
Isthmus OF Panama he found II would
BE- easy for an aeroplanist to blow up
the Gatun dam.
There is absolutely no protection"
b. said - thiak the government has
overlooked this
Any good aviator. flying firstclass
machine, could carry enough nitro
elycerin or other high explosive. to
blow such hole In the dam that II
would leave the whole canal useless. |
could have done It myself. and would
not fear to attempt 1t at any time"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
Donald's Opinion.

Donald was an old Scotch beadle
who ofciated In Highland kirk
whore the minister, never bright
star at any time, believed in giving
full value for the money, as II we're,
In his discourses. A stranger once
asked him his opinion of the sermons.
"Ah. weel." replied Donald. you'll
no get me to say onything against
them, for they're very guild, but III
just remark this much:
THE beginnings aye over far frae
the end, an It would greatly improve
the force o it II he left DOT a that
cam in atween."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
Between Devil and Deep Sea.

Simeon Ford, New York's we'll
known humorist, said whimsically the
other day. apropos OF the death OF j.
Pierpont Morgan: We learn from Mr.,
Morgan's life that wealth does not
bring happiness, We know already
that poverty doesn't bring It, either.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
AntleipatInn.

Say. Lawson. let me use your
phone, will you?"
Certainly What's the matter with
yours?"
It's all right. want to telephone
to my wife that I'm going to bring a
man to dinner. He's In my room now
and hate to have him watch my
face when my wife tells me what she
thinks Of the proposition"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
Small Patients Status.

The nurse on duty In hospital was
giving the little ones their last meal
for the day. All save one were pa
tiently awaiting their turn to be
served; the one in question being a
rosy checked convalescent who was
Justify calling for her portion. The
nurse was an English girl who had
not yet become quite sure OF her
aspirates.
"Haren't you little impatient
Florence?" inquired the nurse, with
Just a tone OF correction in her voice
mo, I'm n little her patient"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
Bound TO Barualn.

What's the price OF this silk
asked deaf old lady Of young shop
man.
Seven shillings." was the reply.
Seventeen shillingsl" she ex.
claimed. TN give you thirteen"
only seven shilllngs, maam. is the
price of the silk" replied the honest
shopman.
"Oh, seven shillings!" replied the
lady. sharply. We'll, I'll give you
ive."-Youth's Companion.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

Here is bit of wisdom Solomon for
got to mention: You must be In bust.
mesa with a man or in love with p
woman in order to know that you
don't know them
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

Standing. i Wrote
to you for advice
and took Lydia E.
pmkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound, and
some other things
til at you sugges-
ted. ] must confess
that ! am much bet
ter in every way and
have been relieved
of some of the worst
troubles. Nv neiph-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
Few Do.

Why is that man so much in de-
mand at public gatherings"
He knows the words OF THE Star.
Spangled Banner"
High living never qualities one for
the higher life.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
THE cocA.coLA COMPANY. ATLANTA. GA.


Il noticed In tho department store
this morning there was big crowd
about tho perfumery bargalns"
Naturally. the perfumery would be
the acenter OF attraction"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

Neighbours Child, at the Door
Please. ma am, mother wants to know
II you'll be so kind as to lend her your
recipe t'r maxim bombs. The last one
she made only smelled bad and
wouldn't burst.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
Care In Planting Trees.

Too much care cannot he given tho
operation Of planting trees. No mat.
ter how well the land Ia prepared.
nor what classes Of trees one has. II
tbay are not well planted the best RI
selts will not be- secured
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

Marrying a man with an impedi-
ment In his speech is right. II there Is
no impediments to the hand that
reaches for his pocket book.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

A Kansas judge has decided that n
man is the owner of his wife's clothes,
II her new bonnet costs too much to
suit him he can wear It himself
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
auAKE INTO YnI,p sunEa

Aliens Foot Ease. the AntIseptic powder for
tired, aching, swollen. nervous feet Gives
rest and comfort Makes walking delight
Sold everywhere. use. Don't accept any sub
Ettutc. For FREE sample address Allen b.
Oimsted, Le Roy. N. Y. ADV
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

The average man would rather help
out with the anvil chorus than play
second fiddle. Not for the exercise.
either
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
The Reason.

"Comeup says he finds It easy to
take any ones measure"
Il dare say you know, he used to
be tailor"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

When n young man calls on girl
he might as well make love to her;
she thinks that is what he is there for
anyway.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

A man has to have considerable OF
the divine afIlutus to find poetic in
spirations In his back yard
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

7 LEWIS Single Binder straight Sc cigar
You pay l0c for cigars not 30 good. Adv.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

The man who stammers is apt to
break his word when telling the truth.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

Either take things as they come or
turn your back and let them go.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
COMPLICATION
or WOMAN'S ills
Yields to Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Athens, Texas. az had a complica-
ton of diseases, some Of them Of long
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

No, Cordelia. dignity and the swell
head are not the same.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

II man is smart enough TO fool Il
woman II Is because she wants to be
fooled.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

The Best Hot Weather Tonic
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC cnrichef
the blood and builds up the whole system,
and II viii wonderfully strengthen and for
tify you to Withstand the depressing effect
d the hot summer SOC
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03

The meat trust makes the lover of
pork chops bristle with indignation.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-03
In,nnrtani 70 Hanihara

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA. a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-06-05

The following is taken from the
Poultry Raising Department Of the
current issue of Farm and Fireside:
"Poultrymen see many curiosities
but here is an exceptional one. A
breeder in a neighboring town had a
Buff Cochin hen that became broody
the fore part of August, but on &C.
count of the lateness of the season
he did not care to set her, so he
broke her up.
Her mate, a Buff Bantam roos-
ter, at once took possession of the
nest, occupying it steadily from morn
ing until night for three days. To be
sure that he meant business a china
egg was placed under him. Still he
continued to sit, so some eggs were
put under him. This was on August
II, and six eggs were placed under
him. He sat as steadily as an old
hen, and on September Z five of the
six eggs Matched. As a mother he
proved very successful, raising every
one of the five chicks"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-06-05
Death Caused by Lightning.

There was 8 very severe electric
storm over the country yesterday af-
ternoon and damage was done in a
number of places of minor nature.
In and near Florence the worst
reported is a fatality on the planta-
ton of MIR ] M Commander, near
the city, in which Walter Henry, a
we'll known driver for Mr. Comman-
der, and four fine mules we're killed
by the same bolt.
Ed Henry, a son of Walter, was on
the lead mule and he is still suffer-
ing from the shock.
Walter Henry had the harvester
in Mr. Mack Gregg's field cutting
oats with three of Mr. Commanders
mules and one of Mr. Gregg's. The
bolt flashed out of the sky and the
men and mules and machinery all
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-06-05
Indianto,vn Educational Rally.

Cooper, June 8: There was an
educational rally" at Indiantown
school house on Thursday, May 29, at
$3.50 p. m, for the purpose Of rails
ing funds for enlarging the already
large and spacious school house.
There were two able and convincing
lectures given-one by Miss Frayser,
head Of Home Economics at Win
throp. and one by Rev F H Wardlaw.
Miss Frayser told in her quiet but
convincing way of what manual train
ing is to a child, and how unfair we
are to provide all book learning and
no hand work for pupils. She is a
most able lecturer and undoubtedly
the right person to be at the head Of
the school extension work.
Mr. Wardlaw, in his own inimita-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-06-05
!, C, CONCRESSMEN
!, GET GOOD BERTHS'
suxTH DISTRICT REPRESENTA-
TIVE LANDED ON BANKING q
CURRENCY COMMITTEES.

Washington, ,June2:-Five OF South
tCarolina's seven Congressman are
tplaced on what are called the major
committees of the House OF Repre-
sentatives as a result of the action
of the Democratic caucus, which to-
day confirmed the selections recon-
mended by the Democratic members
of the WAYS and means committee.
These twelve committees are OF such
Importance that no member OF them
is allowed to serve on any other COM
mittee.
Representative Richard S Whaley,
of the First district, is the youngest
member of the delegation in length
bfservice. He has been placed on
three committees. merchant marine
and fisheries, invalid pensions and
industrial arts and expositions.
The only Craftsmanship which goes
to South Carolina is that of the great
committee on agriculture which falls
to Representative Lever. of the Sew
enth district.
Representative Finley, of the Fifth
district, who is the chairman Of the
State delegation, gave up his chair
manship of the committee on print
ing in order to retain the more i'm.
portant position of ranking member
of the committee on postofiees and
post-roads.
As member of the committee on
appropriations, Representative John
son, of the Fourth district, will con-
tinue chairman of the subcommittee,
which draws the legislative, execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill
although he failed to. secure the
craftsmanship of the District of Co.
lumbia committee, to which he con.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-06-05
Reception to Miss Hayes.

Reception 10 Miss Hayes.
Scranton, June 3:-A delightful
affair was the party given in honor
of Miss Kathleen Hayes Of Dillon and
Miss Olive Lavender of New Zion att
the home Of DR. and Mrs W S Lynch
last evening. A few Of the guests,
after taking lunch at the hospitahe
home of Mr. and Mrs ] NJ Myers, Jr,
to the elegant homeo DR.
Lynch, where a large number Of
the younger set" had gathered in
the guest chamber, which was taste
fully decorated to suit the occasion.
Merry games were played, then
punch was served to the joyous
throng. The evening was pleasant
ly spent and each fellow saw his best
girl home. Each one present ex-
pressed his pleasure at being there
and as we passed into Dreamland our
last and most precious thoughts were:
1T was delightful gathering"
ING
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-06-05

sidered himself entitled reason OF
having stood aside two years ago for
Representative johnson Of Kentucky
who has been again chosen as chair
man. Representative Aiken, of the
Third district, keeps his place as rank
ing member of this committee, which
is one of the big dozen.
Desiring to serve on the new COM
mittee on roads, in whose creation ne
took a leading part, Representative
Byrnes, of the Second district. .relin'
quished his membership on banking
and currency and is now placed on
roads, war claims and mines and
mining. On the war claims COM
mittee he is ranking member.
Representative ] w Ragsdale. OF
the Sixth district. has landed on the
important banking and currency
committee, an unusual assignment
for q new member. Senator Tillman
said this evening as to Mr. Ragsdale's
success in this matter: Il am sur
prised and gratified at his good luck
and am bound to believe it must
have been some good management,
also, on his part"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-06-05
LAKE CITY LOCALS.
r FD Carrier Kicked by H0fse...
Tobacco Market Prospects Good.

Tobacco Market Prospects Good.
Lake City, June 3::-Mrs w T
Moody and children, and Mrs E r
Rogers have returned from a visit to
relatives and friends at Lynchburg.
DR. A n Williams returned Friday
from New York, where he had been
for several days on a business trip.
Mrs ] M Sturgeon left Monday
morning to attend the Columbia COL
lege graduation exercises. at which
institution her daughter, Miss Eoise,
is a member of the graduating class.
Miss Aletha McLohon of Ayden,
N c, is the charming and attractive
guest of her sister, Mrs Ernest Poston.
MrJCJoyce, of Glenn-Joyce Ware
house Co, was in town last week.
Prospects for an early and larger to-
bacco crop than heretofore are very
bright. In a few days warehouse
owners, buyers and their assistants
will be here preparing for one of the
largest seasons ever recorded. Mr.
Vesper King, connected with ] D
King & Co, arrived this morning for
the coming season.
A lamentable accident occurred
Tuesday afternoon of last week when
Mr. Hinson Huggins, one Of the R F
D mail carriers, was kicked on the
skull and seriously wounded by his
horse. Medical attention was called
almost Immediately after the acci-
dent, but the attending physicians
decided to take him to Florence be-
fore operating. 1t is not expected
that MIR Huggins will recover from
the severe injuries sustained.
Mrs w T Askins and w T Askins,
Jr,left Monday afternoon for Green
vile to attend the Greenville Female
College commencement exercises.
Miss Violet Askins graduates from
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-06-05
hat college Thursday evening and

that college Thursday evening and
her friends here extend congratula.
tions upon her success and the many
honors she gained during her collie
giate course at &C FC.
Misses Bert Tmmons and-Fitch
are at home from Coker College.
Mr. Leo Carter Of Leo was pleas
antly noted in town last week.
Miss Gladys Thames has returned
to her home at Manning, after very
pleasant visit to friends here. PHA.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-06-05

went down before it. The boy will
recover.
Electric light and'phone lines were
affected somewhat. but to no very
dangerous extent. The rain was q
flood. Florence Times, June 2.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-06-05

bic way, showed how conditions could
be improved in many ways in the
county and so tend to retain the best
of our people instead of losing them
to the city.
Miss Frayser was the guest Of Mrs
w D Daniel on May 20.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-06-05
Appreciated Commentator.

That Annual The Record got out
for the Kingstree High school was
great" This and numerous similar
remarks have been made to US while
making our usual peregrinations
around town, by a number of citi-
zens not directly interested in the
publication of the Aurora. Both
the scholars and The Record deserve
much credit for the interesting con-
tents and attractive appearance.
If you have anything for sale try
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-06-05

IF YOU want 10
reach the people
u Of Williamsburg
try an Ad In the on
lyNewspaper In the
County-The Record
Established 1885
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

Seats will be much in demand at the
Cosmos Theater this week, judged by the
exceptionally large and enthusiastic au-
diences which attended the four perform
ances yesterday afternoon and last even
ing. The bill is unusually good. and at
least three Of the numbers scored pro-
nounced ovations. the first being Beren1ce
and Evelyn. two Washington girls from
the big vaudeville circuit who have g
novel and charming way OF singing their
songs, all Of them Of the catchy kind. For
booking reasons the team Is billed under
assumed names. The Chalk Line" de,
lightful little comedy of pathos and
laughter, presented by the Harlan Knight
company is also a strong number OF the
bill. and perhaps the best playlet OF IT'S
kind presented in local vaudeville this
season. AL Harrington, THE Crazy JAM
tor" with his clever little black and tan
dog, has an entertaining number which
features some remarkable acrobatlc spe-
cialties Of the dog. Harry Bachelor has a
fine instrumental offering. in which he
demonstrates his capabilities with num-
Der OF instruments. and the Keystone
Comedy Four has an Offering OF high
class harmony singing by competent
quartet The Pathe Weekly Review. with
pictures of events at the first local ball
game of the season, including one OF
President Wilson. is followed by fine
series of film features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Gayety.

"The Girls of the Gay White Way" a
Gordon North production, which opened
the season al the Gayety Thcater is the
attraction there this week. p aging a re-
turn engagement. Practically the same
company is seen as before, headed by
Dutch" Ward and Sam Hearn. funny
German comedians. Dan Healy. an old
favorite. appears III an Irish role, which
gives him many opportunities to use his
excellent tenor voice in pleasing songs
James Roland and James Winfield have
straight parts. Both are exceptional
dancers. Ed Jerome assumes two rather
dl1ncut characters of widely different
type and acquits himself well.
Helen n. Eley, who during the present
year, has become one of the best known
Durles4ue actresses on the circuit. is still
leading the feminine portion of the cast
which Includes Hattie Raymond Estella
Barry and Stella Hill. with TriNie Ayres
and Florence Moore. recently promoted
from the chorus. who merit special com
mendaton A big feature of the show is
the chorus. which is we'll drilled in singing
ana dancing, and attractively costumed
The scene of the first burlesque is out
side the Moulin Rouge in Paris The
second scene shows the interior on the
night OF July 14th, the French Fourth of
July. The best musical numbers occur
IN the second part of the performa nee
when number of specalties are intro
duced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Polls.

Way Down East. which is played at
Polls Theater this week. has the "human
touch, and this touch is undoubtedly the
reason it has been one of the pastoral
dramas which seem to live with growing
rather than diminishing popularity. And
1t loses nothing in the manner in which
the Poll players play 1t. for 1t Is one OF
the best cast plays they have staged re-
Gently. Pathos and humor are inter-
spersed generously.
The play is a tale of New England and
its moral code. 1t tells the story of the
love of a man for a girl, who. in her in
nocence is betrayed by another. Through
out the intimate life of the old New Eng
landers their ideals and their ways are
presented in well drawn pictures.
Miss Izetta Jewel. as Anna Moore por-
trays her part with her usual ability and
Thurlow Bergen. as the son of Squire
Bartlett and true lover of Anna. is quite
acceptable. Mark Kent as Squire Amos
Bartlett, stern type of New Highlander.
cleverly demonstrates his versatility,
while Dudley Hawley as the absent-mind-
ed. "bug-chasing" professor and Thomas
Williams as Hi Holler. chore boy for the
Bartletts. are given-and accept with en-
thusiastic ability-opportunity to display
their talents as comedians. Miss Ger
trude Bondhill. as the niece of Squire
Bartlett. is unusually attractive and Miss
Helen Tracy. the sGuires wife, quite
good. Miss Lolita Linthcum is effective
as Martha Perkins. the gossip. as also is
Frank Shannon. who is cast in the part
of the villain
Music by the Village choir" was fea-