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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-25
TO RECEIVE CLUB WOMEN
President Fixes Tuesday, June 30, ms
Date for RcceDtIOn

FrtHIUeht FIArS TIeSHHy, June 10, MS
Date for Reception.
Washington, June 24.-President
Wilson Will receive the deputation OF
club women of the Congressional Union
for Woman's Suffrage at the White
House at 2:l5 o'clock on Tuesday,
June 80.
The deputation will be headed by
Mrs. Harvey Wiley. Mrs. Wiley, Mrs
William Kent. wife of Representative
Kent. and Mrs. ellison Gardner called
on President Wilson to-day to ask him
to fix the date.
Among the banners in the procession
OH Tuesday will be one announcing. the
fact that 100000 federated club wo-
men have indorsed the principle Of
euunl SuffraCe
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-25

ADMINISTRATION lNDORSED
Georgia Legislature Approves Its "Uu-
pnrnlleleL NchicYemeut."

Atlanta. Ca, June 24.-rhe present
national administration to-day was in
dorsed by the Georgia Legislature,
which convened for n fifty days ses-
sion. The resolution declares that the
fifteen months of unparalleled achieve
ment of the national ndminstray ion,
under the leadership of that brilliant
eN-Georgian. Woodrow Wilson, Is In
dorsed and approved and with pleas
ure commended to tho democracy Of
the State and country"
Among the important bills introduced
was one proposing that the sale of
beer In the State be legalized and IL
censed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-25
AMERICAS REPLY TO JAPAN
HcinE Prepared at Stnte Department for
Publication on Friday.

Washington. June 24.-America's re-
ply to the last note from Japan, pro-
testing against the California alien
land law was being prepared ut the
state Department to-day for publica-
ton June 26. with all the corrcspon-
dence between the two governments on
the subject.
The last Japanese note was dated Au-
gust %. and until recently ii was un-
derstood that the State Department did
not consider that il called for a reDlv
Secretary Bryan said to-day. however,
that the reply would be made public
with the earlier communications, in nc-
cordance with an agreement with the
Japanese government to give out the
simultaneously in
Washington and Toxic.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-25
REPORTS OF CAPTURE
HEARD AT CNpITxI

Washington. June 24.-Reporty of
inc capture OF Zacatecas yesterday bv
General Nailla's troops after bloody
battle. came to the State Department
late tonight in dispatches from Con-
suis Carothers and Edwards, quoting
hsttutionalist authorities At Juarez
Few details were given.
Extraordinary interest attached 70
the hshting at Zacatecas. for there
nave been strong intimations that on
the outcome of the battrc there, might
depend the willingness OF the Consti-
tutionalists To accept the American In
vit&tion to informally discuss peace
pIahs AZ Niagara Falls. General villa
is expected TO continue his march
southward. massing his forces against
ASuascalientes. where Huerta's broken
ranks are preparing TO form for what
may be their last stand between the
Constitutionalists and Mexico CITY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-25
Fletcher mt Key Mest.

Key West. Fla. June 24.-Rear-Ad-
miral Frank j.. Fletcher and stan ar
rived here to-day from Vera Cruz on
the u. S. $. Dolphin. The Dolphin will
sail for New York tomorrow after In k =
Fletcher and stan will proceed to
Washington from New York. 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-25
WARHURG WILL RETIRE FROM
CORPORATE OIcEI(.I.S

New York, June 24.-Paul NJ. War
burg intends TO retire from all his
corporate offices upon confirmation of
his nomination to the Federal Reserve
Board. he said to-day. 1t Is stated
that the other partners OF Kuhn, Loeb
& Co. will resign from financial di-
rcctorships they hold In financial In
stitutions which enter into the Federal
reserve system
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-25

BALTIMORE.
York River. Chesapeake Bay. $3.50 ono way;
sI.oo round trip Delightful sail.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-25

BALTIMORE.
York River. Chesapeake Bay. $50 one way;
500 round trip. Delightful sail,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-25

CONFLICTING REPORTS
CONCERNING MISsInN
washington. June 24.--Despite InanvI:
conflicting reports concerning the ms 81
sion to Washington OF Mexican car. II
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KEEP POSTED ON RICHMOND
LOCAL NEWS

DURING VACATION BY hao-
ing THE TIMES-DLSPATCH
forwarded - Phone Randolph \
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

important meets held in the middle
west during that time. He has gain
ed fame in track events. being held by
many to be on par with Howard Drew,
the sensational colored Splinter from
this state. Ben Butler. having trained
his brother in his high school years
and having also accompanied him up
on all his trips. is well qualified TO
write upon that subject.
Pattern making and molding classes
will be started and formed Tuesday of
this week, according to A. G. Hill of
the local high school. Hill had planned
to start the classes directly after the
Thanksgiving holidays, but various
matters have delayed the work on the
mOlding room, so as to make it impos-
sible to start the classes as planned
The finishing touches are being put on
the clay floor that is being placed in
the molding room by the students
under the personal supervision of \.
G. Hill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

from the home of his sister. Mrs. NJ.
d. Trainer, SIS East Twelfth street,
where the body was taken. Friday
morning, with services at o'clock at
the Sacred Heart cathedral. Burial
will be made in st. Marguerite's GENE
terry.
John Frederick Martens, GO years
old, died at his home, 1926 Rocking
ham road, after lingering illness of
several months duration. Mr. Mar
tens was born in st. Ann, Holstein,
Germany, Nov. :, 1915. He made his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

battle was waged by physicians to
save his life. Cakes had been i'll for
some time prior to being infected with
the malady. He was taken to the hos
pital about a week ago, when the first
symptoms were discovered. Mr..
Cakes was born in Davenport Dec. 5,
1875, and resided in this city all of
his life, with the exception of seven
years spent in Chicago. He was edu-
Gated in st. MarSuerites parochial
school He was a carriage upholster-
er by trade and during his life fol
lowed tina; trade. There survive, his
mother. Mrs. Mary +. Cakes; six sis
ters, Mrs. NJ. ID. Trainer of Daven-
port, Mrs. J. J. Frazier of Bettendorf,
the Misses Theresa and Katherine
Cakes and Mrs. ]. w. Leddy of Chi
cago and Mrs. Walter Gregg of Mus
kegon, Mich. and two brothers, VIII
liam Cakes and Martin j. Cakes of
Davenport. The funeral will be held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Ben Butler. the brother Of the local
high schools star athlete, Sol. is 10 be
the author of a book. According TO
Ben the book Is in the making at pres
ent. and will be published during the
latter part OF January. 1915. The sub
ject OF his work is Three Years of
Athletics IN High School" The book
will deal with the experiences OF Sol,
during his high school athletic career.
Sol has played four years OF foot
ball, and is a three year track man,
having taken part in many of the most
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

home in the old country until leoi'
when he came to the United STATES
Four years prior to his emigration y
America he was married to Miss CHRIS
tina NJ. Thorberg, who survives
mourn his death. The couple came "
rect to Davenport. IN addition 70 nis
wife, Mr.. Martens is survived oy tne
following children; Amandus MAJ
tens, Mrs. Anna Shaw, Mrs. Herman
Hcyberg. and William, Alma anu
Adclph Martens. a brother, eiaas
Martens, also survives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
WILL WORK FOR
COUNTY EXPERT
Farmers of Coe Township Keep
Up Their Organization and
Broaden Scope.
REFLECT THE OLD OFFICERS
During Last Year Il Supervised Treat
u1ert Of 5000 Hogs for Cholera
WIKI Great Success.

Farmers OF Coe township have not
given W, hope OF being able to bring
about organization which will enable
this county to secure the services Of
a farm agent They refuse 10 be dis
couraged 10y the failure OF the move
meut last winter. Not only have they
arranged TO maintain their township
organization. but they expect to broad
en- IL and TO introduce social features
from now on.
At a meeting held at the Fairview
school Tuesday evening the Coe Farm
Improvement league reelected its old
officers. as follows:
Presidents. L. woodburn.
ecretary-GeorgePCo
Recommendation Moody.
A committee composed OF W. H.
Ashdown. Clarence Saddoris and
George Coe was named to arrange for
a series -Ameetings during the win
ter. This committee will report at
another meeting next Tuesday even
fig a. the same place.
The league now has 1O6 members.
all men. and the intention is TO include
the ladies and 20 give them a part in
its programs.
Has Fought Hog Cholera.
Coe township farmers formed their
organization (year ago, and it has
been doing for 1.-THE township work
along the same lines as the county or
CARNATIONS do in larger way. j; has
been instrumental in lwaging a fight
against hog cholera during the last
season which had met with much sue
cess. The league during the year
bought I55.OOO cubic centimeters of
serum and treated 5000 hogs belong
ing 10 members with such success
that the loss OF the animals was less
than one per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
SON OF DRUGGIST Is
IMPROVING STEADILY

Edwin Ullemeyer. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Ullemeyer. 1907 Nine
teenth street, who sustained a fracture
OF a bone in his skull at a neighbor's
home Monuay evening. is improving.
according to reports from the bedside
of the I:itle fellow Today. Everything
POINTS to an early recovery from the
injury. the attending physician an
nOunces
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

To remove ink spots whsn still wet
use sweet or sour milk. When the
ink has set use coal oil, lemon ald
salt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

Licersed to Wed.-Russen B. Floyd
and Hazel Wiggers, both of Daven
port; Frank Hamann of Sunbury,
Iowa, and Emma Wehbe of Upton;
Michael ]. b. Calkins of Davenport;
Robert J. Fletcher and Bertha l..
Bowley, both of Princeton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

5ettendorf School Will Give Pro-
sram.-The school children of Betten-
dorf will present a program at the
Town hall Thursday and Friday even
ings of this week. The proceeds OF
the entertainments will be applied to
a picture fund. The exercises viii
start at 1880 o'clock each evening.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16
Committees Report

January 18th, lBi4
TO the President of the Board of
Managers of Missouri state hospital
No. 1.
Sir:-iour committee appointed
to inspect the several departments
of this Institution beg to report that
they have made thorough exami-
nation of the same, including the
cottages, infirmary, dining rooms,
kitchens, hall, cowbarn, stables,
power house, laundry and work
shop.
We find the infirmary, cottages i,
dining rooms and kitchens clean
and sanitary. The inmates are sup.
piled with an abundance of nutri-
tious food suitable to their condition
Except for some needed minor
repairs to the cottages, we find
nothing to criticise and nothing to
recommend, and we believe that the
management Is to be commended
for the efficient and humane man.
ner In which this institution is be-
ing conducted.
Respectfully submitted,
DR.. 7. +. Frazer
Sam McMinn
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16
PROMINENT EDITOR
PASSES AWAY.
Brother OF Attorney Marbury OF Farm
ington. Active the Newspaper
fraternity OF Southeast Missouri.

Horatio l.. Marbury, editor and
publisher OF 1.-THE Festus News".
died at his home at Festus, Mo, on
Friday, January o, 1914, from the
effects Of stroke of paralysis which
he suffered on December %, 1913.
Mr.. Marbury was born at Prices
Landing, Scott County, Missouri,
on February, 4, 1864, and was the son
OF DR.. Benjamin and Rachel A.
Marbnry: his father died November
20, 1873, at Charleston, Missouri,
leaving n widow aud three sous;
Horatio L., Benjamin H., and Alex
ander b. Marbury; in FEBRUARY, 1879
Mrs. Benjamin Marbury married
Joseph Crenshaw, and TO this union
was born one .son William c. Cren-
shaw, who resides in st. Louis.
Mr.. Marbury graduated from Bel
levue NOW MOrvin) College with
his bachelor aud science degree,
afterwards taught school and studi-
ed law, and removed tD Clay county
Ark, and was elected and served
one term as prosecuting attorney;
at the breaking out of the Cuba
war, he enlisted In the army mt For
Smith Ark, and after the war, was
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16

hunorably discharged; then located
In Festus, Missouri, and purchased
"The Festus News, which he pub
lishcd aud edited up to the time of
his last illness.
On December %, 1918, at about
$3.50 p. NJ, he suffered Il violent
stroke of paralysis, which effected
his left side, from which he fingered
until 1920 IA. m, Friday January o,
wher he peacefully passed out.
Mr.. Marbury was a positive
factor, and for the last ten years of
his life was 10. the right and against
the wrong; he was a devoted faith er
and husband; consistant and loyal
member Of the Meth dist Episcopal.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16

church, south; he stated before his
death that "all was well with my
soul; that while ! would like to live,
but If | must die, | know that ]
shall go from earth to Heaven.
His funeral was conducted by the
pastor and presiding elder of his
church, assisted by the pastors of
the Baptist aud Presbyterian church
es, and was inferred at Hopewell,
Mo.
He leaves II widow, an eight year
old son, "a mother, and two brothers
and or c half.brother ard a host Of
friends to mourn his seemingly un.
timely departure. The newspaper
of southeast Missouri
will miss him.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16

'Tis said that once In "A blue
moon something important hap
pens. We don't know whether this
Is the season for blue moons or
not, but we do know that the some-
thing important is going to happen
right away here in Pennington.
We have decided to stage con-
test such as has never before been
known in this immediate section of
the State, and all affair which is
usually held only In much larger
towns and cities. This Contest for
automobile is to be handled by an
experienced representative of Bur.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16
Old and Established Lum-
ber Yard Changes Hands

Just yesterday afternoon deal
was closed by which the Russell
Bros. Lumber Yard changes back to
the Tetley-Klein Lumber Co. About
four and half years ago the Rus
sell Bros, took charge of the yards
and during the intervening time
have successfully conducted the
business. But as It was told n
Times reporter at the yards Thurs.
day afternoon, MIR. Tetley could not
resist the call to return to the for
mer business and hence the deal.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16
Notable Record Of
Missionary Society.

The woman's Foreign Mission
ary of NJ. f. Church South held the
first meeting of the year, Jan. 9th,
with Mrs. w. +. Doss.
At the close of the business meet
ing q social hour was spent de-
lightfully.
This society was organized by
Mrs. Avis of St. Louis In 1880. In
its present membership Is one chart
er member, Miss Sue Watts. Mes
danes Ledbetter, pipkin, Tucker,
0rten, Montague have held con-
tinuos membership since first years
of organization.
From its membership or homes of
its members during the years, four
young women have gone as teachers
to foreign mission schools.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16
SENSATIONAL OFFERING TO Z
PEOPLE OF COUNTY
The Pennington Times Announces This Issue Great Contest
for an Automobile, Diamond Ring Watches, Scholarship
and Other Valuable Prizes Will be Given
Contest to Last Only Few Weeks.

CESS, johnson d Co. the firm with
whom we contracted to conduct this
gift giving campaign. The special
representative will be here next
week and may be interviewed by in
terested parties at the Times office,
or you can call phone 50 and ask
him about this proposition which
will no doubt interest you.
A new Ford Touring car will
be given to one contestant, while q
diamond, watches ETC., will be given
to other ambitious persons accord
ing to their energy, snd interest In
this undertaking. 1t costs nothing
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16

to enter this contest, and everyone
OF good character excepting em-
ployees OF the Times, will be per
mitted to enter. Men and women
from any place are eligible although
1t is likely that most of those who
enter will live within the borders of
st, Francois county.
This Great Contest will last
only few weeks. Seven or eight
weeks is the average length Of time
contestants work. Besides the six
prizes which will be given away In
this short space of time, 10 per cent
cash commission will be given to
every contestant who fails to win q
prize and who makes cash report
each week. Therefore it is easy to
see that everyone who enters the
Contest is bound to profit.
See the big display ad. on another
page, and clip out the nomination
blank and send 1t in today. Nom
mate yourself If you are interested,
or send In the name of some friend
whom you think would be ambitious
enough to try for something really
worth while.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16
loved her.

loved her.
The position which her accom-
plishments, her culture, and her
sterling principles gave her was un-
usual. Unostentatious, unaffected,
never obsequious, always kind, she
held a prominent place on all oc-
casions. Whether occupied In her
Church duties, or in the work of
charity, In the business life OF tho
city, or attending to her social
duties, her character was such that
she commanded the respect of those
about her. Her attractive manner,
her personal magnetism, her brilIi-
ant qualities of mind and heart, and
her answering loyalty to high and
lofty ideals, made hers companion
ship engerly desired by all. These
characteristics have left their i'm
press and her influence and In
spiration for good will keep her
memory ever dear to us.
Mrs. Clara Parkhurst Zwart de.
parted this life at Grand Junction.
Colo, at ten O'Clock Thursday night,
January 15, l0l4, in the forty.seventh
fCoutinued on page g.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16
mrs, A. J. ZWART
ANSWERS GAIL.
Wife OF Redlands Colorado President
stccumbs to Months Illness
Funeral in Pennington.

Mrs. Clara Parkhurst Zwart, wife
of Albert J. Zwart, president of the
Redlands Irrigation a. Power COM
pauy, died last evening ut the Iwart
home on East Mau street shortly
after 10 O'Clock. Her death followed
months Illness and was not en-
tirely unexpected by the sorrowing
attendants at her bedside.
No memorial services will be held
In this city but MIR, Hwart leaves
this evening on No. Il for Farming
ton. Mo-, where the funeral services
will be held Monday afternoon
Pennington was Mrs. Iwart's old
home although there are no surviv-
ing members OF hnr immediate fami-
ly except her bereaved husband.
Although she has made her home
in this city but year, Mrs. Iwart
had endeared herself to wide circle
of very dear friends. OF lofty ideals
and refined tastes, she entered at
once into the social life of the city
and her charming manner won her
q host of friends. Her literary ac-
complishments were lar above the
ordinary and she was well known In
this city for her culture and intel
lectual attachments.
Mr.. zwart, who is a well known
figure In the business life of the
--cvnamunity, will remain for some
simc in Missouri following the obse.
gaies in Pennington. Sentinel
Grand junction, Colo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16

Near two hundred new subscrib-
ers have been put on Times list
since the new management took
charge not quite rwo months ago.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16
Obituary
Mrs. Clara Parkhurst zwart

Mrs. Clara FarkhurSt ZWart
1t is a sad task to record the pass
ing away of Mrs. Clara Parkhurst
zwart, but through It's recital their
shires the CLEAN of hope--she rests
In peace. Mrs. Clara zwart was so
we'll known and SO highly esteemed
by everyone, that when the news OF
her departure came, the community
If Pennington feltthat it had suf-
tered notable loss. Mrs. zwart
loved Farmingtou, and Pennington
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-16
COUNTY COURT
CLOSES BUSY WEEK.
Many Matters OF Public Interest ks-
ceive Attention at the Hands of
the County Fathers. Big Gain
in county's Assessment
Valuation.

chell spent all last week In the
county seat attending to the coun'
ty's various affairs such as come M
In the usual monthly meetings OF
J the Court. In addition to the usual
routine of work, the petit jury for
| the February term Of the Circuit
Court was named, the assessment
! list for the 1914 taxes was received
aud audited.
The Petit Jury.
st. Francois township: J. j.
Westover, l., w. Hunt, f. ID. Key,
r. A. Beaudin, and r. +. Taylor.
Perry: James Eaton, J. w Eaton,
Tbos. Settle, VIM. Wheleehon; Jr.
Randolph: Jacob Conrad, Bert j.,
Clay, Frank Wells, Sr., and jeff
Turley. Pendleton: John S.
Wood. Ellis Horton, and &. L..
Simms. Iron: John +. Hinze, and
W. p. Deviue. Liberty: Robert
Hibbitts, and John Marks. Marion:
T. Newby, and Joe F. Wallen. Big
River: Olive Cole and Geo. w.
Cook.
The Assessment List Gains.
Lawrence o. Wells has done
well. He has made an excellent as
SCISSOR. He has endeavored to do
his duty. He has been eyste-
matte aud painstaking in his work
He has endeavored to see That fair
ness be given to one and all; tha'
the rich and the poor alike be a.
sessed for the amount of their holt
ings. A perusual Of his returns
will. reveal one thing; that the gains
have been made on the personal
holdings Of the corporations within
the county; aud that there are some
Of the smaller personal property
holders who are not assessed so
high as formerly. Notwithstanding
the decrease in some instances IA
big gain in total figures has been
made.
Is Interesting to Note the Items
Who're Gains We're Made.
Gain on Merchants lists $50, ,27S 90,
Gain on Real Estate Lists s174,-
$500.
Gain on personal property $780,
1000.
Making a total gain OF 1926, ,973. .0O
ever last year. AS just indicated
this gain has been largely made by
securing correct returns on person.
al property owned by corporations
within the county, thing no other
assessor has been able to do before
Thus after lowering the assessment
list of hundreds OF small property
owners MIR. Wells has been able to
make the very large gain named
above. The total assessment will
run uswards of twelve million dol
lars.
The foollwing warrants were drawn
j. II. Jones ...............S ISL
Drs. English and Downing. 5.OI
John Marshall. ....... ............-,... G.H
Thos. q. Marshall ..... 6,a
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