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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13

quest fees, body of Peter Grochts,
$29.36 Thos. II. Holman, supplies for
office, $3.50, Pennington Times Sta
tionery, County Highway Engineers
office, $3.50. J. IL. English, NJ. d.
services Jail inmates, $l0.25. j. II.
English, NJ. d. services County Inf.
inmates, Sl.00. Iron Mountain Stock
Farm, $50 sacks cement, Sl4S.50. II.
j. Reuter- Printing Co. stationery,
$40. Pennington Tel. Co. for servi-
ces, $26.S5. Standard Printing Co, sta
tonery for probate judge, $7.04. r. B.
Price, Treas. Farm Advisors Salary,
S250.00. John Marshall, six days SER
vices and mileage, S3l.50. Thos. G.
Mitchell, six days service and mileage,
S3l so. Martin b. Moore, six days SER
vice and mileage, S3l.10. j. G. Will
liams, six days service, $1,000. Albert
Wulfert, stamps, express, $500. Drs.
English and Graves, medical examina-
tion, J. A. Pratte, $500. J. ii. Jones,
six months, support J. A. Pratt,
$500. John Fitzpatrick, marshall,
bringing j. A. Pratt to Pennington,
$3.50. John Marshal, one days service
and mileage, $3.50. Thos. G. Mitchell,
one days service and mileage, $3.50.
Martin T. Moore, one days service and
mileage, S6.10. J. C. Williams, one
days service and mileage, S4.O0.
Petit Jurors Drawn
st. Francois Township-Ben Cas-
teel, Ed Blanford, A. C. Knauss, J. p.
Moore and Simon Claywell.
Henry Township. Scott Jones, j.
W. Hunt, VIM. oatman and Nath
! Janis.
Randolph Township-Robert Craig,
c. I. Garrett, +. P. Reese and Jerry
Poston.>
Pendleton Township-Frank Robin
son, f. L. Dugal and Fred Schafer.
Marion Township-A. C. McHenry
and VIM. Whitenight.
Liberty Township-Chas. Belkin
and j. P. Pertle.
Big River Township-R. c. Garter
and Chas. Mcdonald.
Iron Township-H. w. scheihins
and II. N. Beard.
0verseer's Bond Approved
The court approved the Road Over
seer's bond as follows: /. Thomas II
Weddle, $500; 2. ]. Fl. Sinner, $500
8. Fl. P. Glore, $1,000; 4. Geo. Will
liams, $500; 5. Geo. Murrill, $4,000; 6
NJ. w. Jones, 5000; 2. C. W. Richard
son, $500; s. J. D. Huff, 200; 0. Wal
ter Brewer, $1,000; 10. VIM. Dugal
$500; IL. John Hunt, $500; IL. Herl
Murrill, $4,000; 10. Peter Cook, $4,000
ID. C. w. Fowler, $1,000; S. A. Sykes
$500; 16. w. T. Newly, $1,000; II. d
] T. Horn, $500; 1S. Peter D. Carrow
$500; 10. VIM. C. Wallace, $500; r. A
Murphy, $500; 21. B. G. Porter, $500
%. Hy j. Branning, $500; 20. J. w
Yeargin, $500; "a. f. A. Tillman, $500
25. John w. Hahn, $500; rs. M. I
Goggins, $500.
! Treasurer's Settlement
st. Francois County Is not yet quit
"broke" according to the showing
made in County Treasurer's state
ment. We give below summary o
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13
Chronic Stomach Trouble Cured

There is nothing more discouraging
than a chronic disorder of the stom
ach. 1t is not surprising that many
suffer for years with such an ailment
when permanent cure is within their
reach and may be had for a trihe 4?
"about one year ago." says p. II.
Beck, of Wakelee, Mich, 81 bought a
package of Chamberlain's Tablets,
and since using them have felt per-
fectly well. had previously used any
number Of different medicines, but
none of them of any lasting benefit.
For sale by all dealers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13
CIRCULATION THIS WEEK 24OO
The Largest Number of Copies of the Times This Week
Probably in the History of the Publication
Round by Round the Top of the Ladder
is Reached.

which the of the
Times themselves the pon of the running Of the Office
publication paper Though and
in budnsome yet the work has rapidly forward
the qualification and delight of friends and At
y time made TO the number of subscribers
that would be had mind ideal for certain period of time
confidently believed that the goal then will be
than attained At will be before hopes of
its realization will be inspiration
which conclusion,
IDENTIFY believe that the number of of the Times circulation
this number that has been the history of
the publication number of the The Times viii
hundreds this eek No doubt will find place
homes where not regularly taken to be hopedtha kind
may be hih-
been subscribers and that they be moved feel the need of
the in the home
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13
County Engineer Buys Motorcycle

The new highway engineer Of ST.
Francois county, ]. II. Ward, was in
st. Louis the latter part of last week
and bought him new Motorcycle to
be used in his work in visiting the diff
ferent roads and helping to put the
road work forward. No doubt this
kind of a method of transportation
will be adequate and greatly helpful
to Mr.. Ward in his work.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13
Prof. Moothart MAY Announce.

Friends of Prof. Moothart, presi-
dent of the Moothart Business Col
lege, are urging him to make the race
for a place in the next General AS
sembly of the State. 1t is known that
the professor is considering the mat.
ter and may announce for either sena-
tor or representative.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13

The Editor of the Times has had
under consideration since the begin
ming Of announcements Of candidates
to appear in the columns Of the Times
the better course to pursue. One
thing, he most earnestly desires TO be
of service to one and all, and would
were it possible, elect each man to
the Office that he seeks; but this is int
possible. 1t has been customary to
give "Write Ups" along with the an
nouncements. We have decided i'm
ally to follow the old custom in
some respects, and will make mention
of each of the candidates by way of
introduction Of them to our readers.
We are pleased to give space to two
this week
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13
ALL HOME PRINT SOON

that perfect and that
incident that has transped within the
county but will LISTEN? Think for moment! How long
charge? Wonderful have been
the changes that have been wrought the Office the equipment and
preparation and in he itself But just be-
the Times few weeks hope
will make difference the than all the time that have
had charge.
rapidly possible repairing TO begin all home print
understand will considerable effort;
the kind of that friends and
hence our effort o plea Will you help?
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13

William Soden, Of Choctaw, Okla.
is visiting relatives here this week
He reports dull times in western part
of Oklahoma.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13
COLONY CHURCH ROAD
TO BE IMPROVED

Citizens of that Part of the County
and Those Using That Road Most
Get in Earnest-GO Down in Their
Pockets-One Way of Getting a
Road.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13
OUR CANDIDATE COLUMN.

From Week to Week Will BE Found
in the Columns of the Times Some
thing of Interest About the Can
didates Who Are Seeking Office
One or Two Will Have Mention A
Week.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13

the statement as made in the settle
ment with the County Court last
week
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13

Total, five funds: $24,573.02
County road fund ... $l2,2S3.74
County road fund ..... 120.46
Criminal costs, fees on hand 552.43
Inquest ............ 17l.90
County school fund, principal 2,404l5
County school fund 800.
interest E. .....,.... 2,134l5
Township school fund, prin-
cipal. ............. 1,932.H
Township school fund.- inter
est g.. .. ........... sSS.22
Amount due various road
districts ............. S,3SO.C5
Amount due school districts l2,GS0.57
Railroad and telegraph tax 11,003.74
Outstanding checks ........ 843.i2
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13
Thomas c. Young

Thomas c. Young is native Mis-
sourian and comes of one of our hon
ored pioneer families. He was born
in Pennington, and st. Francois Coun
ty where he has proven himself cap
able man and a citizen worthy of high
esteem.
Mr.. Young is an attorney at law
and respected member of the st.
Francois County Bar Association. For
years he has been engaged in the land
title business which experience gives
him special qualification for the du-
ties and responsibilities of the Pro-
bate Judgeship of St. Francois coun-
ty. 1t may be truly said of him that
he is a man of merit.
In the proper place in the columns
of the Times will be found the an
nouncement of Mr.. Young as a candi-
date for the Office Of Probate Judge
of st. Francois county. This is with
out doubt one of the most important
Offices of the county, as at sometime
or another it may affect the property
rights of every family, especially the
widow and minors. Mr.. Young is emi-
nently qualified for the position he
SEEKS and solicits the support Of the
Democratic voters in bringing about
his nomination.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13
Road Fund Apportionment

Total in'hands of Treas. $77,96s.O2
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-13
G. L. Wilson

Mr.. Wilkinson is n self-nade man,
in all that the term implies, and a
native of this county. He was edu-
Gated in the public schools Of this
county and the State University. He
is exceptionally well qualified both by
education and experience for the po-
sition he seeks, in fact has so con-
Quoted himself, and so well perform
cd the difficult tasks of Office work,
that he has the reputation of being
the best Clerk in Southeast Missouri,
and among the best in the State:
He is uniformly courteous, accommo-
dating and attentive of public trust.
that ne has held: andas an evidence of
his qualification, his friends, which
are legion, note with commendable
pride that the State Auditor of Mo-,
and Judges of the Appellate courts
have complimented him highley for
the careful and business-like way of
performing his official duties.
And it may be further said of him,
that whenever he is on the Demo-
cratic ticket as a nominee, he not
only receives his party vote, but his
influence and effective work aids all
his fellow candidates to election.
Mr.. Wilkson is asking the Demo
cratic voters of the county to nomi-
nate him for the Office of County
Clerk. Considering his most excellent
qualifications, his wide acquaintance
and withal his untiring campaign
work, Mr.. Wilkson will nd doubt make
a strong candidate in the Primary
and should he be so fortunate as to
win the nomination would make ar
equally strong man in the final cleo
tion helping to carry the ticket
through. Mr.. Wilson's announce.
ment will be found in another column
of the Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
THREE VENDORS or
 EDITIONS DE LUXE
 SENTENCED TO CELL

Boston. March zsy-The Jury I1 ~. so-caled- "De Luxe- book case tod.r returned a verdict of guilty sCal-rt the three defendants. Glenn D. ru-- mer and James Power hf r York. and Samuel Rosenheld cf C0l- cago- Rosenf1eld and F'arrder rr-e sentenced to state prison. the ldrrrr for a. term of from six to eight rerrr and the latter for from three t1 rr. years Powers was given two and u half years in the House or Corrle- ton.
 The men were accused of rrr- spiracy to defraud Bdrs- Mary I4 rlrr- CTS of this city, and of 1arceug from her of ss7,O87, by fnducinR her 1r advance money for the purehass .rf what were represented to be r1r. volumes and upon which she lrl been made to believe che roulI able to make a large Dfont ~ when the editions would be orl 1I print.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26

chain of artificial lakes created by Commodore Luttgen8 in the park he has developed east of Sunset Hill are stocked with both lake and brook trout which has thriven extremely well. A year or two ago, however, certain parties discovered that these ponds afforded excellent fishing and made there, fine night catches of trout,
 weighing a pound or so apiece. The comm odore learned of this and con- veyed word to the trespassers that they would do well to stop. At the same time he installed in the boat
 house at the head of the lakes a
 search-lght with a capacity for Hum
 mating the region far down the val.
 ley. It seems to have been an effec-9 tive deterrent against further poach-
 ing.
 On the theory that it is we'll to be
 preparer against emergencies of the favorable as well as the other kind
 the Bedding Ridge fire department in tends to become incorporated 1t is
 moved to take this action because of the situation in which a volunteer
 fire department in the neighboring town of Ridgefield finds itself with re-. spect to g. S. GOO bequest made to it by a New York lady. which beouest is being held up because Of a doubt as to whether the RidgefeId depart ment is sufficiently a legal entity to receive the benefactiora
 The ladies of the Center Congrega- tional church met on Tuesday after moon and organized a guild for auxil- lary church work with the following officers: President Mrs Jeannette
 Thompson: vice president, Mrs. LemueI tSanfords treasurer, Mrs Charles Hin l gle; secretary, Mrs. Everett. Gorham IAdjournment was had to two weeks from date.
 George s. Banks has arranged to add to his present farm buildings a new barn. 30 by 40 feet in size. Ter in antique furniture, recently sold to Fairfield man a sideboard and a lchair for s375-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
HOW MANY BANANAS DID you EAT ?
The esp" in the Feels the Imported by he United States Would La unch the Ships of the World

from T to Is cents, the averasr profit per acre being about $50 ar nually.
 In 1889 banana. trading was organ. fzed on modern commercial 1fnes- Cuef 15O vessels have since been built for this trade and are plying betUee- American ports and the tropical 1ru.H belt Wireless telegraph stationa along the Central American coast keep lr touch with the banana fleet that
 moving in a steady procession up sl
 down the Caribbean When e steala- CT starts from a United States p1rl t- secure its cargo a cable is sent uofl- flying the growers to prepare for 'trr cutting of the crop. About 3f hoerr before the expected arrival of tle rer- seI orders are sent to the p1antatll1e- notifying them to cut frnft for daIiT- cry on the specified date The err
 before the steamer is due fralr1 elz
 made up at the fruit ports and -ear.. out to pick up the fruit, these frar being so timed that stean1ers v7ir rr-
 be delayed waiting for cargo cr the morning of the cutting fhe rr out on the plantations are tfs rcl.- ters,1 who go up and down the lol0 ayenunes of banana plants armed tlf. long palm poles having broad c|e. blades at the ends. with which Io. plant is half severed ae about 2 lsel from the ground. The weight or lrf fruit bends the top of the p1zuf dow. slowly, when the bunch ls cut frrfr
 the stem by a machete. F5li1ulrf the cutters come the picklnR~lp E7r1... who deliver the fruit at tl1e rscefsIa-r
 platforms along the raflroad trsrrr An inspector counts and grades ffr
 lunches, rejecting those that sr5a-
 signs ofsripentng or are uuderelzed rr
 bnpised As soon as fhe traia .r ] loaded 1t is rushed 10 the port rer. steam conveyors reach from the crrc hatchways of the vessel to the Lrae ' of the cars, and a. cargo of z0-CIE punches can be loaded and asforel lr | less than ten hours. On tfe uorrr- | to final destination the fruit Is E1r-
 stantly closely inspected. wind e
 and ventilating fans being used tr maintain the proper fenperattre. | When the,vessel arrives at an. l1I.er-
 ican fruit wharf the work Of discrsrr. l ing the cargo to the ventflate1 cam
 commences. Every bunch ia
 counted, regarded. and re-irareet | Fruit that shows signs of rfber.1r sent to nearby markefs F1rr rir1 fruit is sold to deaIers and psdl
 lin the city In a few hours the ship
 ment has been discharsed and ci1ar. ed up, and the vessel is ready Tor ttr return trip
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
GOVERNOR URGES USE OF PRISONERS
 FOR PUBLIC WORKS
fcontinued from First Page.9

fContinued from First Page.1 { e-Take. for instance, the fact that wh hereyer there is water, all water in the neighborhood which is at a higher level, is constantly moving towards it.
 .-rhis is a truisrn: but in discussing the pollution of waters it must be al ways kept in mind It has not always been Our water companies have fre- qtlently acted as if it were not true Our private householders have It IS onlys in fact within the last few yesfrs tI,at the mower Of the state has been used widely to enforce regard to this universal truth Or principle and still today on many farm and on many a village house Iotsthere are out-bu1ld- ings in close prox imity to wells which are a constant menace of typhoid few CT The risk of carrying disease is. of course much greater when instead of fouling well there is fouling of a stream.
 MENACE TO WATER SUPPLY
 .arhe carriers, you know. we call bacteria Some are friendly to us and some are our sworn enemies: There are plenty of both kinds. The scientists tell us that there are zo'oOV,- 900 bacteria in an ounce of water and sometimes double that nnnlber Small as they are they are great travellers particularly on down grades.
 1.-The distance to which bacteria thus carry danger in their course in reach ing water is far greater than was once supposed. Through porous soil they can be borne by seepage for two miles in three days.
 They are always attending to bus mess on the road and, after they get there, the effects of the presence and Iabors of these little creatures are simply enormous. Take filter beds, low becoming so common in the neigh borhoods of our larger cities and towns It is not the Alteration which purifies sewage water but the seizure and digestion of the sewage by friendly bacteria scattered about in the filter beds. They can make but one or two demands upon us, that we give them elbow room enough and plenty of fresh air. They will then use the oxygen. in the air to burn up the nas- tiness in the sewage and send the pure water rejoicing-on its way.
 s..The bacteria also, ought to say. prefer to go on a vacation or take the rest cure about half the time. They do not believe in over-eating-
 TREATMENT OF SEWAGE
 There are two stages in the pre- cess of treating sewage, otherwise than by ninglfng it immediately with the waters of a running stream The first stage is putrefaction- The wicked bacteria attend to that They work in darkness and live the deeds of darkness The. second stage is oxida- ton, using hesoxygen to get. rid of the purified matter. The good bac- teria attend to that. : They are the children of the light.
 These are the problems which have been worked out of late years by chemists and biologists. It is only of late years that we have had any thing like a proper system of sewer age to carry off foul matter. A hum dred years ago d1scharging any waste except kitchen slops into the London sewers was prohibited by law. Paris clung to the same rule until 1880. We look now and I think we may
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
LIEBERIJMS JOLLY
 HOSTS ON THEIR
 10th ANNIVERSARY

Relatives and friends Of MT. and. Mrs William Lieberum of 531 Main street gave them a surprise party last night, the occasion being the 10th wedding anniversary of the couple. MT. Leberum is presi dent of the est and best Known German an citizens of Bridgeport. Before her marriage Mrs. Lieberum was Miss Henrietta Horstrnann Of Newark
 The party arrived about ' o'clock and many of those present contribut- ed vocal and musical numbers, stor- les and recftations to the entertain ment of the others. Refresh rnents were served and festivities continued until late hour MT and Mrs Adeberum are enjoying good health and Mir. Lfeberun although TT years of age said he felt as young as the day he was married
 f Among the guests were Officer and Mrs AL C. Goulden, Louis F. Sehwerd- He and Mrs. SchW erdtle, MT. and Mrs. William Abercrombie, MT. and Mrs. August H. Lieberhm. Mir. and Mrs Eharies F. Lieberum,, MT and Mrs Henry Leberurn, MT. ana Mrs. Jo- seph Kusterer. MT. and Mrs. Albert H Perry. MT. and Mrs. George C.. Siebert, MT. and Mrs. Frank Reihl
 Mrs. C. Rohe and MT. Charles Rohe and the Misses Florence Goulden, Minnie and Grace SchwerdtIe, Mabel Edna and Alice Abercronbie, Ger frude seibert. Edith Kusterer, Ger Charlotte M Ldeberum and H. Albert Iieberum, sCarl Seibert, William H I.ieberum and William O Lieberuna fForty Years of Welded Iife,ss song Gomposed especially for the occasion was rendered with fine effect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
MUSICAL CLUB HEARS SPLENDID PROGRAM
 OF RUSSIAN MUSIC
Talented Local People Give Members of "wednesday Af-' ternOon Musical Club De- lightfuI Afternoon With Rus sian Composers.

Under the leadership of Mrs. Ger trude Laubscher McAuliffe. a delight 4ul program of Russian music was presented to the members of the Wednesday, Afternoon Musical club, yesterday afternoon
 A quartet, Song of the Reapers. z from Tschaikowsky's Eugene One erin,.' opened the program. It was sung by the following well known SO loists. Miss Margaret .Hogan of New Haven Mrs Susan EIawley Davis, Mrs. Mary H. Sherwod and Mrs Ger trude l.. MeaAuliffe. accompanlted ts zE Dy Mrs. Elmer Beardsley The same quartette concluded the program with Rsrbinsteirl's seThe Water NSInph-s =
 Miss Elizabeth Spencer. accompa- rfed by Mrs. Susan H. Davis, rendered sRing, O Ring, My Gay Pandero, by RIbinstein, in her charming cpntralt to voice
 Two very pleasing piano solos were given by Mrs. Louis I. Snyder, Der cellse' by uynsli, and Second Ga votte..' by SapelInihos.
 . Two duets, Piquez DaIne by Tshaikowsl<y, and The Bird, by Rubinstein, were sung by those ac-s complfshed singers, Miss soHgan and Ihlrs Davis. Their voices blended un- ueually well. producing most charming effect
 Another number which called forth much applause was the violin duet by Mrs Leonard Wall and Miss Elsie Smith It was d selection from De- Beviot. including the two movements. adagio and allegretto-
 A sopf ano solo, 70 Thou BilIowy Harvest -fe1d, ? by Rachmarinoff was effectively sung by Mrs Mary Haley Sherwood
 Miss Mary Louise Peck. an accom- plished pianist of this city, played three selections which great1y pleased the audience sPoHchine1le, by Rach- manin0ff. Petite Valse " by Karga- non and .-rle Song of the Boatmen of the volga, as played by the Inn peria1 Russian Balalai1za orchestra
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
BULGARlA'S QUEEN
 COMING TO U. s.
EIeanore Will Study Institu- tions Here Beginning
 Tn May.


 Sofia. Bas1g=sria. March 26-Queen Esleanore, Of Bulgaria, who some time ago declared her intention of visit ing the United States. today announce ed that she would depart on her jour Sney from the Bulgarian capital dur ing the third week of May. Her Ma jesty will proceed probably to Ham burg and embark there on board the Hamburg-Americ liner Kaiserin Auguste Victoria which will leave that port for New Y ork on May 21 She may. however, gos by way of Cher bourg and take steamer there.
 Queen EIeanore, who will be the first reigning Queen to visit the United States. intends to make 8 study of the institutions and people of America, in which she has always been greatly interested. Her Majesty was touch ed during. the recent Balkan wars by the practical sympathy displayed for her suffering subjects by Americans. It is stated, semi officially that King Ferdinand also will pay visit to the United States probably in 1915' so that he may see the Panama Paci- fife Exposition at San Francisco
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-26
HEAD OF BALTIC MILLS
 DIES IN NORWICH HOlIE

Norwich March zs-John Eeclrr for years identified with the co-lrr manufacturing bushes in tHiz tt of the state, died at his home hrrr today Of a paraIytic shOck-
 He was born at Preston. E.na-. years ago and began work fu the -rl- ton industry at tho age of 1z- Ee was prominent in church -WoFsE fraternal circles, was pre9ident cf rrr Baltic Mills and was connected Ea a director with various other bullur--1 enterprises including c1e THarlr National Bank