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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-27

q good position as saleslady in bak-
cry shop.
VIM. Housley is preparing to move
to st. Louis, where he intends to work
in n car foundry.
School closed last Friday at Wales
Mines, also at the McGinn school,
where Miss Archie Murphy, Of Bonnie
Terre was teaching. Their box supper
and spelling bee" on the following
evening was a success socially and fl
nancially.
Lewis McCombs, Of Bone Terre Wis
tied relatives here Sunday.
1t seems that Miss Myrtle Heaton
daughter of Mr.. w. NJ. Heaton was
the only one who took the examina-
ton for postmaster at Halifax. Miss
Myrtle will make a good postmistrcss.
Val Smith is having all available
timber on his farm made into cross
ties.
Pearl Keay who is teaching at the
Prospect public school tells us that
the state and county superintendent
Of public schools have approved his
school a rural school of first rank, and
remains so long rs the present re-
quirements are kept up. His school
got 81 points from basis Of 100
points. He further says that the State
and county course Of study is strictly
carried out.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-27

Rosie and Mamie Boss, Minnie and
Mamie Meyer, Mary Mortimer, Anna
Herbst, Frcda Schacfer and Margic
Nallie, Messrs Fred, Frank, Raymond
and Joe kollmeyer, Jesse Simms,
Chcs!ie YearGain, John and Noah
Meyer, Ed Herbst, Newman Horn,
Tony Iiagcr. Lawn Johnson, Ben Mar
tin, Everett PiGg, Earl and Moore
Griffin, John Boss, Elmer Bowling,
Geo. Jennings, Ray Wiggcr, viii and
Dan Nell.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-27
Sale of Accounts
March Goth, 1914.

5 The undersigned Trustee in Bank
ruptcy, of Counts Construction Com
pany, will on
Saturday, April ith, 1914,
between the hour of 900 a. m. and
500 p. m. of said day, sell at pub
lie sale at the south front door of the
Court House in the city of Farming
ton, Mo-, for cash, the book accounts
and notes due to said Bankrupt es-
tate. By order Of the Referee.
j. P. Cayce, Trustee.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-27
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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-27
Notice to Stockmen

Judge E. E. Swink has recently pur-
chased COLONEL, the Registered
Percheron Stallion from the party in
Arkansas to whom he sold him one
year ago and paid larger price than
he did the first time he purchased hin,
on account Of his proven breeding
qualities.
The Judge Bays he will conduct one
Of the best breeding stables in South
East Missouri, at his farm one mile
north west of Pennington, consisting
OF Registered draft Stallion, large
trotting-bred stallion, registered sad
die Stallion and Two Great Jacks,
Prince Leer, Registered, and Maxwell
Iwelton, Jr. See bills later.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-27

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were po'"e ie'ie '''''oi' 1"o''u"y'
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thrty-eight Of her friends at her
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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-27

The trouble with the pace that
kills" says the Philosopher Of Folly.
"is that 1t doesn't kill enough Of
them."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-27

Daily Thought.
There never was good war or q
bad peace.--Trxnklin...
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26
FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the
Board Of Capitol Commissioners
will receive sealed bids for furnish
ing oil burners and equipment IN
the additions and alterations 10
heating system in Capitol Building,
said oil burners and equipment to
be in accordance with the plans and
specifications now on file at the OF
flee of the Clerk of the Board, State
Capitol Building, Carson City, Me-
vada. All bids to be filed with the
Clerk of this Board or or before l.
O'Clock, noon, February II, 1914.
Each bidder to accompany his bid
with a certified check amounting to
at least five 90 per cent of the
amount of his bid.
Plans may be secured at the ONCE
OF F. T. De Longchamps, Architect,
Clay Peters Building, Reno, Nevada.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
Bv order OF the Board of Capitol
Commissioners.
AUSTIN JACKSON,
Clerk of the Board.
Carson City, New, Jan. IS, 1914.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26
Houses Invaded
By Flood Water

HousehO1ders in several sections
Of Reno woke to find their cellars
awash and others in the northwest
crn part of the city had to contend
with a small river that came down
on them about noon time. Both
the Pcavine creek and the Old Eng
lish Mill ditch seemed to have re
helled and the surplus drainage
spread over all parts OF the country.
To add to the complication the
concrete Culvcrt running past the
Mary s. DOtcn school crumblcd for
a distnancc of $50 feet and the re
inforcing and debris checked the
ditch so that great volumes of wat
cr spread over the vicinity of Rails
ton street. It appeared the floor Of
the ~Culvcrt was not thick and til"
bottom went down under the coy
cring arches.
Over in the ncighborhood Of Sur
prise road and Sixth street "bac'l
yards" were converted into small
lakes by a flow of water from the
west and north. \ small river ran
along the north side OF Sixth street.
journal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26
FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Capitol Commissioners will
receive sealed bids for additions and
alterations to heating system in
Capitol Building. said heating to be
in accordance with the plans and
specifications now on file at the OF
fee OF the Clerk Of the Board, State
Capitol Building, Carson City, Ne
vada. All bids to be filed with the
Clerk of this Board on or before
- o'clock, noon, February II. 1914.
Each bidder to accompany his DC
with a certified check amounting 10
at least five 90 per cent Of the
amount of his bid.
Plans may be secured at the OI-
tice OF +. !. De LongchampS, Aren't
tcct, Clay Peters Building, Reno,
Nevada.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
BY order OF the Board OF Capitol
Commissioners.
AUSTIN JACKSON,
Clerk of the Board.
Carson City, New, Jan. Is, 1914.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26
Having Troubles

The Humboldt River has gone on
the rampage. the heavy storms
sending the stream out of its banks.
The Humboldt Star tatcs that the
river has broken over the lcvies at
Bullhead and is doing considerable
damage. The Humboldt is not alone
in its troubles.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26
ANNUAL STATEMENT

OF BISSINGER & CO.. a Foreign
Corporation, Reno, Nevada.
BUSINESS for the year end
ing December 81. 19l5..Sl35.252I3
BISSINGER & COMPANY.
Jess Paxton has arranged with
Tom and Jerry to be ready for his
patrons every day. Off
Don't bother your neighbor. Sub
scribe for the Appeal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26
For Sale

White Lcghorn day old chicks,
ready to ship January 3Oth, Barred
Rocks and Rhode Island Reds, one
week later. ENOCH CREWS,
Route |, Santa Cruz, Cal
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26

Everything 6rst-class at the Sac
'amento Saloon. Drop in, get dc.
luainted and ask for anything you
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26

1t seems strange that a city as large as Carson, with a popula-
ton that is btn music and muSclne loving, cannot be treated once
in awhile to a good show. Firstclass theatrical companies appear
in Reno two or three times a week, and with that town less than
be induced &c come here.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26
SHALL BE BUILT BY NEVADANS

Work as begun Friday O n the Idaho building OF the Panama
Pacific international exposition. the first of the state paviions upon
which construction has been started. The building will cost 500 M)
and will be 50 by ~ feet and two stories in height. Work Will
also begin this week on the Missouri building, which is to be erected
on the esplanade, Immediately adjoining the site that is adorned by
the Nevada ediice 1t is one OF the best sites on the exposition
ground, and visitors will have to Z o III of their way to avoid it.
Regarding the erection of state buildings or the exposition
grounds there has been a impression nurscd in certain quarters that
the money appropriated by the different states will be put in the
hands of the California directors OF the fair and that they will spend
the funds for the erection OF the building. Thi, is a mistaken idea
only that the buildings shall be erected with due regard to safety
and harmonic with the surroundings There their authority ends.
In this connection it may be added that the law passed by the
last Nevada legislature appropriltng the money for the exposition
spccihcicaIy states that all contracts let for the erection OF Nevada<
buildings shall be let to Nevada people and only Nevadans shall DE
employed in its construction.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26

1t is said that some of the Republican leaders in Nevada are
hgurmg n putting a ticket in the field and making another fight
lhey re also figuring o securing m of those Wright Bros
stablzers to keep the machine level in tempestuous and ross cur
rents
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26

Oh the fac of it the request OF the eastern railroads that they
be allowed to raise their freight rates 5 per cent looks reasonable,
but before it is granted by the Interstate Commerce commission the
wan ito know how the money derived by the increase is going to D,
spent If it is to be expended for beiterments there will be 10
objection to the granting OF it. Everyone is in accord IN that
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26

Inc trial OFT the Western Fuel Conpanys case in San Francisco.
charged with defraudng the government by false weighing. develop,
the fact unless a weighing clerk stood in with the steal and made
1ahe returns he vas promtly fired The evidence shows that it was
a case OF common swindlng and every officer of the company
should be in jail. 1t is not reasonable to suppose that employees
10 so by thu higher ups and got extra pay for their dishonesty. The
only defense the company has been able to make so far is to CHARGE,
ne discrepancies to the rapid changes of humidity in the atmo,uhcro
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26

One OF the curious signs of the times is the fact that the Re
publican press has abandoned the policy Of arranging stat tickets for
the Democrats in Nevada. What is bothering most this trip is th !:
own ticket
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26

1t is probable that a number OF federal appointments for Nevada
will be announced this week, but II o n wants to @ betting o the
success OF any particular individual. 1t is more than likely that there
will be some surprises.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26

Women who c Xray skirts and gossamer stockings in this
weather will need thick muf1ers for the neck in cases IF acute ou;nzv
A lady just passing the office inspired this paragraph.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-26

The statement made a few days ago that somebody. has dscov-
cred a process to make radum cheap turns out to be a false alarm
and it is a million n ounce and over Radium dealers are hereby
notified that re cancel IL orders until later in the season.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-02-20
RICHEST MAN DELINQUENT
Ohio VIII Attempt to Add Millions OF
Dollars Penalty.

John D. Rockeleffer's trip to larry
town, N. Y, in the face of efforts OF
Cuyahoga county tax collectors to as
sess the worlds richest man $12,690,-
900 in personal property taxes, will
cost the oil king $6,345,000 more, Com
missioners Fackler and Agnew an
nounced tonight. The time limit pre-
scribed by the Ohio law in which
Rockefeller could have escaped a 81
per cent penalty for delinquency ex-
pired tonight. Adding the sum of the
penalty to the estimated tax, the conf
missioners figure that Rockefeller now
owes Cuyahoga county S19,O35,O00
Backed by Governor Cox, and the en-
tire machinery of the state, the com
missioners will begin action to col
lect.
Figuring on the basis of the 59'
miles separating Cleveland from Tar
rytown, John DIS trip cost him $40,
1858 per mile, 5000 for every rail
end over which the Pullman clicked
and 5000 for each foot Rockefeller ira
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-02-20
SHIPPING ORE FROM HOLSTER
Car Of Jarbidge Ore Bound for-Salt
Lake Leaves HOLSTER.

Jarbidge mining companies have
commenced hauling ore toNol,ister
for shipment to the sfnel,erA mo
first consignment to go out IN this
manner was three tons from theNG+-
tie Devil, mine which has been leasN
ed by Martin & Rowland. The Flake
is also sending out a little ore by the
way of Hollister, with the idea of OBJ
tanning it's grade. If these shipments
prove profitable, it is expected that as
the roads open up there will be great
deal of freighting busiess between
here and Jarbidge. Shipments are
also being made through Rogerson by
other mines.
Another encouraging sign for Jar
bidge is that eastern capital is again
looking to the Nevada mines for in
vestment. The Success was sold a
few days ago to an eastern syndicate
for a consideration of 100000. The
same group has purchased time OPP
tons on several of the surrounding
operties.-Hollister Herald.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-02-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


Estate of Benjamin F. White, De-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed William L. White, executor OF
the estate of Benjamin F. White, de-
ceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the
said deceased, to exhibit them with
the necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first publication OF
this notice, to the said William L
White, executor at the office Of E. v
Larson, at Twin Falls, county of Twin
Falls, State OF Idaho. this being the
first place fixed for the transaction
OF the business Of said estate.
Dated January 31st, 1914.
WILLIAM L. WHITE, Executor
E. v. LARSON, Attorney for the Exc
cutor. Feb 3-1O-17-24
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-02-20

Notice of Call of Special Meeting Of
the Stockholders of the Idaho Butch
ering and Packing Company, Lin
tied.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-02-20
ALIAS SUMMONS.
In the District Court of the Fourth
Judicial District, State OF Idaho,
in and for Twin Falls County.

In the District Court of the Fourth
Judicial District, State eff Idaho,
in and for Twin Falls County.
Maud Warnock, Plaintiff, VS.. Fran
ces Warnock, Defendant
The State of Idaho Sends Greeting
to Frances Warnock, Defendant
You are hereby summoned and re-
CURED to appear in an action brought
against you by said plaintiff in the
said district court, and to answer the
complaint of the above named plain
tiff, filed therein, within twenty days
exclusive of the day Of service) after
the service on you of this summons,
If served within this Judicial district,
or if served elsewhere within forty
day. That the said action is brought
to dissolve the bonds of matrimony
existing between the plaintiff and the
defendant on the ground of non-sup-
port and also for the care and custody
Of the minor child living with plain
tiff; that the custody of said child
be awarded to this plaintiff as will
more particularly appear from plain
tiffs complaint copy of which is
served and filed herewith and made a
part hereof.
And you are hereby notified that II
you fail to appear and answer said
complaint as above required, the said
plaintiff will take judgment against
you as prayed for in plaintiffs COM
plant.
Attest my hand and the seal of the
District court of the Fourth Judicial
District, State Of Idaho, in and FOL
Twin Falls County, this 28th day Of
January, 1914.
! (SEAL) e. J. FINCH, Clerk.
By PHI. CROW, Deputy Clerk
w. P. GUTHRIE, Attorney for Plain
tiff, residing at Twin Falls, Idaho
Jan 80 Mar
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-02-20

Ve,soDif the state is able to COLI.
- rockefeller had appeared at,
Nuyahoga county court house tthe
N Mnlh a list of his estimated $500 oaa
wy VI taxable property he wouJd ~
saved $l,0oO,000 a minute, ; mis- fi ="
oaseu on the estimate thar Il ~,
,ninut TO- = taken the oil king over six
'es 70 Walk through the corridors
IN ht ms list and leave the build1
I'D 20 snochefelier's lawyers refns-
.o1,oo alseuss the proposed action IN
REGISTER. 'N-iuaho rails
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-02-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Notice is hereby given that I,
Charles Ahrens, convicted of the
crime Of Incest, at the February term,
A. D. 1912, in the District Court OF
the Fourth Judicial District, in and
for the County Of Twin Falls, State OF
idaho, and sentenced on March 1st,
A. D. 1912. to serve term Of not less
than three years nor more than ten
years imprisonment In the Idaho State
Penitentiary, will make an application
to the Honorable State Board of Par
do14s at its next regular meeting after
the expiration of the legal publication
Of this notice, for q full and absolute
pardon.
CHARLES AHRENS.
r. o. Box IS, Boise, Idaho.
Feb 1924 Mar $40
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-02-20

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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-02-20


To the Stockholders of the Idaho
Butchering & Packing Company, Linn
| tied:
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
the election of Directors for the Com
pany not having been held on the 7th
day of November, 1918, as provided IN
the bylaws, and no meeting Of the
stockholders having been called or
held for the purpose of filling such
directorate, and there appearing to be
vacancy upon said Board, you are
hereby notified that meeting OF the
stockholders of said corporation for
the purpose of electing directors
thereof, and for the transaction OF
any other business which may prop
erly come before said meeting, will
be held at the office of said corpora
ton in the City of Bull, County OF
Twin Falls, State of Idaho, on the 4th
day of March, A. D., 1914, at $3.50
O'Clock P. M.
Dated this 14th day Of February, A.
D. 1914.
Feb 1924 Secretary
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-02-20
ADVERTISED LIST.

List of letters remaining unclaimed
in the Twin Falls postoffice for the
week ending, February 16, 1914. Par
ties calling for these letters will
please say, Advertised February II,
1914"
Annette, Clip.
Basur, Aisle.
DaVise, G. Jos.
Goddard, Ella.
Goode, Susan.
Hungiher, Fred.
Henry, Glen.
Moore, Bob.
Maltby, Same Lees.
Mattesin, Sam.
Ray, Mr..
Stevens, Jennie.
Sawyers, VIM. Oderkirk.
Turner, Marie.
Taylor, Walter.
Postage due on above letters one
cent each Letters remaining at the
end of fourteen days will be sent te
the dead letter office.
w. H. GREENHOW, Postmaster
The Prescott daily news., 1914-08-19
LYONS SHORT STORY By FRANK coNDoN.
(Copyright.)

(Copyright)
 We were sitting around the big. shining table in the famous billiard. room off Broadway. Scores of men were clicking ivory balls within hear. ing, and Lyon, the man who writes, was talking about something or other. There sat at the table, beside Lyon, Chick Miller, the general advertising man; Bill Miller the street-car adver- Using man; Frank Walton, the com poser, and the transmitter of this mys- tery.
 I'll tell you a story" said Lyon, without preface. You can write it or not. It comes straight from a dia- mond salesman"
 Co ahead" rejoined the crowd In a critical tone
 This diamond salesman" Lyon continued. was brought up with Gib- boney's You know Gibboney's. Every diamond ring in the world tries to pretend that 1t once came from Gib- boneys.
 Well, this boy-mind you, his
  name is Ellis-told me the story him. self, having witnessed it with his own eyes On a sunny afternoon a motor car drives up to the front door and out steps a dignified woman of great wealth, judging from her appearance. Her demands were simple. She wanted to select a diamond or two. and Ellis brought forth a tray of vel vet containing a dozen or more spark lers, Not a stone In the tray was worth less than thousand, but the dowager duchess looked them over somewhat haughtily and pronounced it as her opinion that they were a somewhat in ferior cluster of gems.
 With a sigh of disappointment he prepared to put the tray back in the case, and, in doing so. he noticed that one of the diamonds was missing.
 Ellis wriggled his left ear which is the house signal summoning the head detective, and in a few moments conference began which included