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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02
DEATH OF ]. CLARK JOHNSON

Mr. John Clark Johnson, one of
the couuty's oldest and most re-
spected citizens, died at the home
OF his sou-in-law, J. w, Helber, in
Bonne Terre yesterday afternoon,
January /, 1913, aged over four score
years. MIR. Johnson had been in
feeble health for some time, and for
several weeks his demise was ex-
pected almost daily. Mr., Johnson
was the father of Mrs. w. r. Halle
and MIR. j. II Johnson of Farming.
ton, and he leaves an aged wife, his
companion for more than fifty years,
three sons aud two daughters. The
funeral will take place this after
noon at Bonne Terro. A more ex-
tended notice of this worthy old
citizen will be given In our next is
sue.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02
BLIND BOONE, THE PIANIST.

The BIihd Boone Concert Co. will
appear at the Opera House in Farm.
ington on Tuesday evening, Febru-
AIRY 1. Blind Boone gave concert
here some years ago, and those who
heard him then will remember that
he gave most wonderful perform
ance. He will be accompanied on
his appearance here February 4th
by Miss Jessie Brosius, mezzo So
prano, and Miss Emma Smith, so
prano, OF whose singing the South
ern press speaks most highly. This
concert will prove rare musical
treat to our people. Blind Boone was
born In a Federal camp In Saline
county, Mo-, Of which his mother
was u contraband cook, in 1854. He
lost his sight from brain fever when
six months old. His talent for mu-
sic was discovered soon after he
could ait alone, when he would sit
on a stone aud play tunes with two
sticks. This is his thirty-third sea-
son.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02

DR.. p. j. Cannon, osteopathic
physician, has leased the DR.. +. G..
Mccormick residence and located
here permanently for the practice Of
his profession. See card among the
professional cards on eighth page.
Mr.. John Horton Of the Bismarck
vicinity, one OF the county's sub
stantial old citizens, was In town
Monday to pay his taxes, and paid
his respects to The Times, of which
he has been valued subscriber for
many years.
During the holidays Mr.. and Mrs.
+. NJ. Horton and son, Thomas,
visited Mrs. Horizons brother, DR..
W. a. Swearngen, at Steele, Mo-,
and other relatives in Mississippi
and Arkansas. They report having
delightful trip and visit.
Miss Rebecca Gray gave little
luncheon Tuesday afternoon for her
cousin, Miss Louise Brite, of De-
Soto. The other guests were Misses
Margaret Henderson, Virginia Mar
bury and Sarah Hickok. They had
most enjoyable time playing
games.
Mr.. Ed Henderson and his little
daughter visited Rev. w. w. Kill
Tough at Perryville Sunday. Mr..
Killoughs S friends will be glad 10
know that he has recovered from
his very serious illness Of several
months, and expects to FIJI his pull
pit next Sunday for the first time
for several months.
MIR. Patrick NARROW of the Bis
marck vicinity is visiting his old
home in county Tyrone, Ireland, and
his son, who was in Pennington one
day last week, ordered The Times
sent to his address. He will be
gone two or three months, aud we
wish him a good time and n safe re-
turn. -
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02
MONDAY dzUB RECEPTION.

The annual reception aud dance of
the Monday Club Wednesday night,
January |, was largely attended and
was as usual great social success.
The arrangements for the affair were
In the hands of the social committee
of which Miss Myra Clardy was
chairman and the success was due
to the efforts Of her and her com.
mittee. The hall was beautifully
decorated with flags and Christmas
green's and bells. The music was
furnished by the Bonne Terre Or
chestra under the able leadership of
MIR. Girard Parsons, and IL was said
to be the best dance music they
have had for long time. The re-
ceiving line consisted Of Mrs. Gene.
We've +. Logan, Mrs. Robert For
syth, Mrs. Philip Cole and Mrs.
Hugh Porter, and they were ready
to receive the first guests at 8
O'Clock and from that time on the
guests came In rapid succession
Among the out OF town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Guess, Mr.. and Mrs.
Adami, Mr.. and Mrs. Carrick White,
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Rlacklege, Mr.. and
Mrs H. &. Washburn, Mrs. Ernest
Blue, Mrs. Norman Blue, Misses
Raydell Thomas, Gladys Sellers,
Blanche Bilharz, Duncan, Mildred
Keith, Stophlet, Ruth Glenn, Olga
Goff, Messrs. Oscar Bilharz, Corn.
wall, Forester, Pitt and VIII W.
Wade Coffee and sandwiches were
served as we'll as red ice from blocks
of ice from beautifully decorated
tables. The Monday Club has
scored apother social success.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02
A SIope Travelled.

One OF the broad slopes OF Mont
0inguez. France. is reported to have
become detached from It's founds
tions. and TO have moved over a dis
tance OF nearly n quarter OF a mile.
carrying with II tho soil. meadows
and woods. and covering up In It's
passage roads and bridges that stood
In the way. A chestnut grove mas
travelled Ave hundred feet without
suffering sny apparent damage, but
many small lakes have been formed
by the damming OF the waters.-Sci-
entific American.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02
SECURES
MUCH DESIRED MAIL
SERVICE VIA FLAT RIVER
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT.


WASHINGTON, d., &. Dec. "a. /
Hon. Walter l.. Hensley, House of
representatives:
Sir: Referring further to your
letter OF August Sd with regard to
improved mail facilities for the sup
ply Of Pennington, Missouri, by ex-
tending electric route No. 345007,
Pennington and DeLassus, to Flat
River, In order that Pennington
may dispatcb~mails for connection
at Flat River with the Mississippi
q Bonne Terre Railway, have the
honor to inform you that an order
has been issued to-day, effective
January /, 1913. extending service
on the line of the st. Francois
County Railroad Co., from Farm.
ington to Flat River-frequency,
three trips out and two trips in,
daily except Sundays, and one
round trip on Sundays, which will
give the desired service to the pa.
irons of the Pennington post office.
Yours very truly,
JOSEPH STEWART,
Second Asst =. M. Gen.
This matter was first brought to Mr..
Hensley's attention during the ex-
ira session of Congress in the spring
Of 1910 by committee of the Com
mercial Club, with view Of i'm.
proving the mail facilities, ii pos
sihle, with all points in the Lead
Belt as well as further north. Mr..
Hensley took the question up with
the Post Office Department at once,
and for some time 1t was held in
obeyance. Finally the application
was rejected on account of the charge
incident TO the transferring OF the
mails from the electric depot at
Flat River to the NJ. Il. 4 B. Il.
depot, IA break OF nearly mile
When the electric railroad this last
lali eNtehueu It's llhe making direct
connection with the NJ. Il. d i. T.
depot, Mr.. Hensley again took up the
matter with the Post Office Depart.
ment aud succeeded IN securing the
service, as the foregoing letter
shows. This action of our wide.
awake Congressman Is in keeping
with all his undertakings and his
in looking after every
detail affecting the interests of this
district. This service will give
Pennington better and closer mail
connection with all points in the
Lead Belt, which was very much
needed.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02
Licensed to Marry.

Dec. =, j, A. Poston of st. Louis
and Miss Amanda Marler of st.
Joseph.
9th, Ross Ray and Miss Birdie
Porter of Bonne Terre.
18th, I'D Fitzpatrick and Miss
Bessie Dyer of Bismarck.
18th, James Cooper and Miss Ida
Martin of Leadwood.
18th, George 7. Forshey and Miss
Sarah Ethel Wells Of Desloge.
18th. Gideon DeGrant of DeslOge
and Miss Rosa Lason of Claytown
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02
JOHN GAVIN, UNDER LIFE
SENTENCE, Is PARoLED

John Gavin, who was convicted in
this county OF the murder Of Sam
Gam and his brother at II picnic ut
Knob Lick on July 1, 1904, and sem
fenced to the penitentiary for life,
was par0led on December y by
Governor Hadley to W. G. NOrwine
Of Flat River, Gavin was deputized
by notary public as special Of.
hcer at the picnic to keep order, and
the Gam brothers started trouble,
when Gavin slew them both. He
had served eight years and six
months of his sentence.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02
TOWN AND VICINAGE

Mr.. ED Cole OF blackwell was u
Pennington visitor last Saturday.
There was All enjoyable dance at
the State Hospital Tuesday night.
Mr.. J. W. Banes of Frederick
town was in town on business Tues
day.
Mr. r. l.. Fite of Ronne Terre
was among The TimLs' appreciated
callers last Monday.
Mrs. A. ID. Brinkerhoh spent the
Christmas holidays with her pa
rents in Waco, Texas.
Mrs. Ernest Blue of Poplar Bluff
and Mrs. Norman Blue of Dexter
are visiting Miss Minnie Blue.
Mrs. Geuevieve +. Logan and
Miss Raydell Thomas will return to
Lenox Hall the first of the week.
The friends of Miss Gertie Petty
will he pleased to know that she
has recovered from her recent ILL
ness.
Mrs. Emma Keller and her daugh-
ter, Miss Emma, are here from Fort
Scott, Kansas, to spend the holi-
days.
Misses Helen Chenault and Maud
Montgomery OF Cape Girardeau
came up Saturday to visit Mrs. VIII
Harlan.
Miss Estelle Hickok returned to
her home In Columbia after n short
visit to her mother, Mrs. Sarah
Robinett.
MIR. and Mrs. John T. Burks and
children of Charleston spent the
holidays with Misses Mary and
Emma Lang.
Dr. and Mrs. Harry Weber and
their little daughter, Margaret, of
of st. Louis visited Mrs. T.. j.
Weber last week.
Mr.. +. II. Matthews of Knob Lick
was in town yesterday and started
the New Year right by subscribing
for the Times for 1913.
Mrs. w. T. Halle was called to
Bonnie Terre the first of the week on
account of the serious illness of her
father, Mr.. Clark John son.
Mr.. J. r. Hardin of Leadwood
was transacting business In Farm
ington last Saturday and had himself
enrolled as a Times reader.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Powers and little
daughter, Dorothy, Of Bismarck
spent New Years with their pa
rents, MIR. and Mrs. John McBrien.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Smith spent a
, few days last week visiting Mrs.
Lee Cunningham at Cape Girardeau
and Mrs. Bert Smith at Bloomfield.
President Gilliland brought his
little son, Roy, from Bonne Terre
Tuesday evening. Roy was oper-
ated on for appendicitis at the Bonne
Terre hospital.
Don't you think the incest present
for a far-away friend or relative is
The Times for year? II is a week
ly letter, full Of events OF interest
that yon might forget In letter.
There will be public sale OF
household goods and one family
mare at the Rebecca Pigg farm,
near Thurman, next Saturday, Jan
uary 4, by T. NJ. Cunningham, trus-
tee.
Rev. G. f.. Hickok left Monday
for Orrick, Mo-, where he performed
the marriage ceremony for MIR. Har-
rison of Hardin, and Miss Lille
Clark, on Wednesday, January l,
1913.
Messrs. Geo. w. Armon and
George X. Jordan, two of Frank
clay's substantial citizens, were
transacting business in town Mon
day and favored The Times with a
pleasant call.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02

SUIT GOES AGAINST CITY.

Inc case OF tne city OF fhrmlne-
ton against DIR. f.. G. Mccormick
was tried by Judge +. NJ. Dearing,
of Potosi, here last Thursday and
Friday, and resulted in 4 judgment
in favor Of DIR. Mccormick, and, as
the issues determined are of import
ance, we will give rather full re-
port Of the same.
On June 6, 1910, the Board OF AL.
dermen, by written resolution, or
dered G. b. Rodgers, Street Com
missioner, to repair Columbia street
from its intersection with Kinzer
street to its intersection with JefFer-
son street, and that portion of Co.
lumbia street from the morris
corner up TO the top Of the hill
about opposite the property of +.
NJ. Carter being distance of about
100 feet.
The city contended that the work
done was in the nature IF repairs,
and all formalities In causing the
work to be done were therefore
dispensed with.
The greater majority of the prop.
erty owners along the part affected
paid the tax bills rendered against
them, but DR.. Mccormick, Merrill
Pipkin, John Murrill, =. 5. Cole, o.
w. Bleeck, NJ. p. Cayce, Adam Nei-
dert, J. +. Mccormick, A. l.. Orten
and the churches, each refused to
pay the bills, and 1t was stipulated
that the city should institute suit
against DR.. f. G. Mccormick and
let this case determine all.
The city took change OF venue
from Judge Peter H. Huck last
August, and Judge Il. NJ. Dearing
was called In to try the case.
The defendant contested the case
on the ground that the work done
was not repair work, but was IA re-
construction OF the street, and that
the city had not given the proper
notice to the property owners; had
not caused the plans and specitlca-
tiOns to be prepared by the city en-
gineer, and, had not attempted, by
proper publication to let the con.
tract out to the lowest and best bid.
der.
The city promptly appealed from
the verdict and Judgment In favor of
Or. Mccormick to the st. Louis
Court of Appeals.
1t was stated by prominent city
official that no street improvement
will be attempted until this case is
finally decided by the appellate
court.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02
CAUGHT AT POPLAR BLUFF.

o. p, Fuller, who escaped from
State Hospital No. 4 couple of
weeks ago, was identified and cap
tured at Poplar Bluff and returned.
Fuller Is confined at the hospital as
criminally insane, having murdered
Mike Organ at Union Station, St.
Louis, about five years ago, his
trial resulting in II iverdict that he
was insane.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02

Two l3-year-old boys Postageville,
Orley McKennon and Orvil Smith,
were celebrating Christmas by shoot
ing at mark with their blank car
fridge pistols loaded with small shot,
when young McKinnon's pistol was
accidentally discharged and the shot
went through Smiths bowels. The
wound was pronounced very dan
gerous.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02
rbouoh, He Covered the Ground.

A man who was dunned by book
seller for a book delivered some time
before returned the bill with this
written on II: II never ordered this
book. II / did. you did not send II.
II got It, l paid for IT, u didnt'
won't"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02
WeIoht OF the Blood.

There are 2S pounds Of blood in the
body OF an average grown.up person.
ana at each pulsation the heart moves
ten pounds
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02
it.IIan Certenarians

Tho latest census has revealed the
existence In Italy OF over 600 per.
;ous ha' i"S lived more than a cen.
,ury
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-01-02

Moothart Business Colleges
organize new classes at open
ing Winter term, Monday,
Jan. 6, 1918. Young people
should then enroll, preparing
for the many good office posi-
tions constantly offered to
high-class stenographers and
bookkeepers.
The Times wants IA live cores
pondent in every town, post office
aud rural route in the county to
chronicle the happenings and per-
sonai matters of interest to each.
We will try to make it worth while
to such correspondents. Write us
aud learn what we have to offer.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-30
MAN OF MYSTERY SUICIDES

There is mystery in connection
with the suicide of Albert ]. Carroll,
who shot and killed himself in Ken
osha, Wis, last night, after trying to
choke his young, Chicago wife to
death.
The widow declares that Carroll
told her he was the son of wealthy
Detroit people. She also says he
went by the names of John Wilson
and George Mccormack. He never
would live with his wife, but kept
staying at loop hotels in Chicago.
meeting her once or twice week,
She planned a divorce owing to his
eccentric actions.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-30

bed to death in fight with five men
who attempted to take kitten from
him.
Sofia.-Government reports show
that 1882 Bulgarians~ were killed
and 104,5S6 wounded during Balkan
wars. ..
Paris.-BurgIars who made unsuc-
cessful attempt to rob Raymond Dun
cans School of Greek left note say
ing they found it impossible to rob |
the nude.
New York.-coroner's jury inves-
tigating death of big Tim" Sullivan
returned verdict of accidental.
Paterson, N. J.-Fred S.. Boyd, |.
w. w. agitator, convicted of advo-
eating destruction of property during
silk strike, faces long penitentiary
term.
Eau Claire, Wis.-christ Olson, 4s, |
farmer, killed while driving his team
across grade crossing.
Munich.-Grand Duke of Hesse
decorated ,Adolphus Busch, St. Louis |
brewer, with Order of Phillip the |
Good. Honored for philanthrophy
San Francisco. - Police found |
nickel in purse of Edward Mcdonald,
taken i'll from cheap lodging house. |
$1,270,000 in negotiable securities in
inside pocket of his coat. Uncon-
scious and cannot explain.
Joliet, IlI.-PoIice are searching for
incendiaries who set fire to country
home of George Boardman and loot
ed home of his son.
New York.-David BeIasco, thea
trical manager, and master of real
ism,' was buffeted about by mob
scene when stage hands struck at
Republic Theater.
Springfield, III.-Gov. Dunno par
doned two life prisoners, John Will
liams, 6S, negro, and Sidney B.
Creek, partially paralyzed and tuber-
'cular.
DenVer-H, w, Hartman, million
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-30

tween you people and the coal pas
sengers is one of price" !,
Silver Springs, Md.-Mrs. George
Getty, horsewoman and society
leader, killed. Horse ran away.
New York.-Mrs. Clara Melcher,
Viennese laundress, who left her two
babies to come here to wed Prince
Stanislaus Sulkowski, will be deport-
ed. Prince married American heiress.
$1,000
SOCIALIST MAYOR ATTACKED
Desplaines, ILL.,, is divided into two
factions today over the attack on w.
M. Lawson, the young Socialist
mayor.
The attack was made on Mayor
Lawson last night during the town
council meeting over an article writ
ten by Lawson, in which he said:
mo man can fall lower than a SOL
der"
He was threatened by a mob, but
wouldn't retract this statement.
Meanwhile the friends and admirers
of young Lawson are firm in their
support of him. They assert that the
liquor interests are making political
capital of his statement.
Lawson left for Chicago early this
morning. Some of the rioters have
grown cool over night
Lawson was elected mayor by a
combination of Socialists and Pro-
gressives.
MAN OF MYSTERY SUICIDES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10
90O-P0UND HOG SHOWN
Ohio Product Entered at Fair
Here-Jackass Interests.

Detroit's model. a hog Weighing 800
pounds, IS at Empire City Park in the
competition for swine offered by the
Greater New York Fair and Exposition.
His weight is more than the combined
weight OF Jim Jeffries. Jack johnson
and "Gunboat" Smith.
Detroits model is the head % the
herd owned by Long Brothers Of Alreda.
Ohio. who have shipped 10 New York to
show against the champions of other
breeds. He is a perfect type Of the
Mule Foot. a breed Of hogs originating
not many years ago in Ohio and In
diana. In its essential point this breed
has the usual characteristics Of In
proved swine. except that IN the forma-
ton Of its feet Il is like the muie-hav.
ing real hoof. Facetious critics say
the Hoosiers and Buckeye farmers &C.
tualIy put shoes on these hogs.
An interesting exhibit is the prize
Tennessee jackass. Ezell Champion. He
is attracting much attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10
INSURANCE AS A BONUS
Head of Standard Oil Cloth Company
EXPLAINS Corporation S Plan.

II. NJ. Garlick. president OF the Stand
ard Oil Cloth Company. explained yes
terday the action OF the corporation In
insuring all its employees. from president
to the office boys. for one years salary
in the Equitable Life Assurance Society.
All salaried employees receiving more
than 5000 were insured for 5000 the
maximum insurance provided. The pre-
miums will be paid by the company
1T is the policy of the Standard OIL
Cloth Company" says President Garlick.
Ito recognize efficient and faithful ser
vice. Group insurance is new applica-
ton of life insurance that enables an
employer to bring life insurance home
TO all employees on terms of large ad-
vantage TO the employees such as would
not be open TO individuals If they at
tempted TO supply themselves. The com
pany In paying the entire cost of this
insurance does so as bonus to the en-
ployes and wants every man to feel that
the company appreciates the loyal SER
vice of all its employees"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10
Was ConveyingSenator John
ston's Body-Congress
Committees Unhurt.

Norris. S. G.. Aug. 9-The special fu-
neral train conveying the body OF Sen
ator Joseph f. Johnston from Washing
ton to Birmingham. Ala. was wrecked
near here to-day. No one was injured.
Tho cars containing the Congressional
committees and the family party did not
leave the tracks
The funeral train was running as the
second section of Southern Railway train
No. 81. While rounding a sharp curve
about two miles south OF Norris at 2:l7
o'clock this afternoon the rails spread.
and the engine ran into a ditch and then
turned over. An express car also was
press and mail cars and the dining car
left the rails.
The three parlor cars bearing the Con-
gressional committees and members OF
Senator Johnstons family remained on
the tracks Those In the party were
somewhat shaken up but otherwise were
uninJured.
X. II. fodder. the engineer. and 5. Y
Powell, the fireman. were caught under
the overturned locomotive. but were ex-
tricated and were found to be uninjured.
+. L. Pitman. a postal clerk, was the
only person on tho entire train 10 be
injured to any extent. 1t is thought he
Is not seriously hurt.
The point where the accident occurred
is the same place where n fatal wreck
took place five years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10
ICE CREAM AIDS "CAUSE"
Miss Dock Uses 1t to Arouse In
terest in Parade.

II does make difference whether the
"sunrige Idly" serves ice cream after the
parade or not Yesterday afternoon
youthful feet. that heretofore have
Jagged in the service OF the cause. trod
briskly. nay eagerly. over the steaming
pavements OF the East Side. Heads that
dropped under votes flags, and hid
from the prying eyes OF boy friends by
the pushcarts. yesterday held themselves
erect. smiling ice cream from afar.
Miss IAyinia l.. Dock, organizer OF
East Side parades. found herself sur
rounded by the whole population OF
Henry street when she started forth
from the Nurses Settlement on her
monthly patrol Of Grand and Hester
streets. Every boy had seven helpers.
and every helper had seven assistants
and every assistant had expectations OF
ice cream
The boys carried banners In seven Ian
guages, admonishing the sons OF Italy
or Russia or Greece to vote for woman
suffrage In 1915
The parade was greeted with cheers ms
is passed the John +. Ahcarn Democrat c
club. where no sunragettc has ever been
permitted 10 enter. but where kind
smiles always greet little Doc" Dock.
az everybody on the East Side knows
her.