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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Cuptain Abraham RIOS"
and Angelina. his wife. have lost their 1T
tie HON, through Abc's uuuCky purchase
Of T,pat!y Gold mining stock, Thelr
household goods sold. the Sl0D auction
money, all they have left. viii place ABE
in the Ola Mans home, or AnEy IN the
OLD Ladies' home Both are sclf-sacriilc-
fust time I've had chance to take the
wust OF It."
CHAPTER 1.-THE old couple. dressed
In their ancient Sunday best, bid good-by
10 the little house, Terror Of what folks
will say" sends them along by-paths 10
the gate OF the Old Ladies home. Rest
ing there on a bench. the soft June air
lulls them TO sleep.
CHAPTER III-Miss Abigail matron OF
the Old Ladies' home hears OF Abe ana
Angys III fortune She tells She - ether
old lady residents Bossy, who has paid
bedchamber-Blossy with the gewgewS
and tho persistent sutton for her withered
little hand-says there's only one thing 10
do: Take the captain right hereto our
hearts" Dispo3ing OF all objections. Bios
ny offers 10 take empty No. 80 ana turn
over her wide room to the old couple.
CHAPTER " Abe and Angy are
whircd away from the gate BY fat Miss
Abigail 10 the cool quiet OF the biz bed
chamber. where Abe hwakes next morn
Ing to tho fact that he is the guest OF 20
women toiks"-"Old Gal 81" He covers
his feelings by twnkling Jokes as they 50
TO breakfast The y meet them with
Welcome" ribbons displayed on their
breasts and present him with huge
blue mustache cup inscribed To our Be
loved Brother"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28
CHAPTER V.
The Head Of the Corner.

Everybody wore their company man.
ners to the breakfast table--the first
time in the whole history of The home
when company manners had graced
the initial meal Of the day Being
pleasant ut supper was easy enough,
Aunt Nancy used to say, for every one
save the unreasonably cantankorous,
and being agreeable at dinner was not
especially difficult; but no one short Of
a saint could be expected to smile Of
mornings until sufficient time had
been given to discover whether one
had stepped out on the wrong or the
right side of the bed
This morning, however. no time was
needed TO demonstrate that everybody
in the place had gotten out on the
happy side OF his couch Even the
deafand.dumb gardener had untwisted
his surly temper, and as Abraham
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28
CHAPTER VI.
Indian Summer.


Miss Abigail had not banked in vain
on the "fOrcsightodness Of the Lord
At the end of six months, instead o!
there being a shortage in her accounts
because Of Abc's presence. she was
able to show the directors such n
balance sheet as excelled all her pre-
yous Commcudablc records
How do YOU explain it," they asked
her
We cast our bread on the waters"
kept aeendin' out the loaves" Again
she said. Twas GRIMM that done
it, Brother Abe he kept the gardener
goOdnatured, an the gardener he jest
grinned at the garden sass until II was
ashamed not ter flourish, an Brother
Abe kept the gals goodnaturCd an
they want so niasy about what they
eat; an he kept the visitors a.luughin
Jest ter see him here. an when yew
make folks laugh they want ter turn
around an dew somethin' fer yew. |
tell yew ef yew kin only keep grit
enough ter grin, yew kin drive away
a drought"
In truth, there had been no drought
in the garden that summer, but almost
a double yield Of corn and beans; no
drought In the gifts sent to the home,
but showers of plenty. Some of these
came in the form OF fresh fish and
al lpf NJ "a
luscious fruits some in barrels of
clothing. And the barrels of clothing
solved another problem; for no longer
did their contents consist solely Of
articles Of feminine attire. Billed
shirts" poured out OF them; socks and
breeches, derby hats, coats and negli'
gees; until Aunt Nancy with humor
Gus twist to her thin lips inquired II
there were thirty men in this estab
lishment and one woman.
Il never thought I'd come to wearin
quilted silk basque with tossels or
IT," Abe remarked one day on being
urged to try on handsome smoking
jacket. Dew look like one OF then
sissy.boys, er jest dude?"
ITS dretful becoming" insisted
Angy, "bewtiful Amt it. gals?"
Every old lady nodded her heat
with an air of proud proprietorship
as II to say, Nothing could fail Il
become our brother" And Angy nod
ded her head, too. in delighted ap
/ proval OF their appreciation Of "oui
brother" and my husband"
Beautiful, joy.steeped. pleasure-fillec
days these were for the couple. wht
had been cramped for lifes smalles
| necessities 80 many meager years
Angy felt that she had been made mi
raculously young by the birth of THU
new Abraham--almost as II at las
| she had been given the son for whom
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28

THE TWENTY YEAR TEST

"Some twenty years ago ] used
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy" writes Geo. W..
Brock, publisher of the Enterprise,
Aberdeen, Nd. ~ discovered that it
was quick and safe cure for diarr-
hoea. Since then no one can sell me
anything said to be Just as good.
During oil these years have used it
and recommended it many times, and
it has never disappointed anyone"
For sale by all dealers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28

entered the diningroom, looked in at
the east window with a conciliatory
grin and nod which said plainly as
words:
"'Tis n welcome sight indeed to sec
one Of my own kind around this esta5'
llshment."
"Why don't he come in?" questioned
Abe. waving back n greeting as well
as he could with the treasured cup In
one OF his hands and the saucer in
the other; whereupon Sarah Jane,
that ugly duckling, explained that the
fellow, being a confirmed woman
hater, cooked all his own meals In the
smoke house, and insisted upon all his
orders being lot on a slate outside the
Toulouse door Abe shifted disdain'
fully. contemplating her homely coun
tenance, over which this mornings
mood had cast not unlovely trans
forming glow.
why, the scalawag!" He frowned
so at the face In the window that II
Immediately disappeared. w dom,
mean ter tell me he's sot in yew
gals? He must be crazy Sech O
handsome, clever set o. women never
did see!"
Sarah Jane blushed to the roots Of
her thin. straight hair and sat down
suddenly disarmed OF every porcupin'
Quill that she had hidden under hel
wings; while there was an agreeable
little stir among the sisters.
. "set deown, all hands! Set deown'
enjoined Miss Abigail, fiuttering abou
with the heaviness OF fat goose
Brother Abe-thats what we've al
agrsed to call yew. by -unanimouI
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28
Between Pennington and
TRAIN YOUR son OR DAUGHTER

in business college of hiGhstanding.
Make them independent of adversely.
Give them a means of support. Guard
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an institution of 25 years standing
occupying four big buildings, enroll
ing more than 1000 students annually
and recognized as the leader among
fourteen courses. Some one of them
may suit. Catalog free.
Chillicothe Telegraph School,
101 Monroe Street,
Chillicothe. Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28
BARGAIN IN FARM

A fine farm of l66 acres. All I'M
der good. new fence; fine rich land
ITO acres in cultivation, in 4 fields. a
fine spring in each field. Good build
ings. If sold at once will sell cheap.
Address, MERRILL PIPKIN. Farm
ington, Mo. Adv. 32-1
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
AND BUILDERS

The undersigned, officers of Con-
sohdated School District No. l, Knob
Lick, st. Francois County, Mo-, will
receive bids up to and including the
21st inst, for the erection Of school
building. plans and specifications for
which may be seen at the Office of tho
Mccarthy Construction Company at
Pennington, or with the Secretary Of
the Board Of Education at Knob Lick.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28
STRAYED

A yearling Jersey Bull, under cut in
left ear; other marks. Strayed from
Pennington July 9th. Reward.
J. b. ALLEN,
Phone %, Pennington, Mo.
Adv. 29-1.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28
To Reach st. Louis.

You can so over either Of the roads
at the following hours:
Illinois Southern & Frisco-Lcave
Pennington over electric railway to
Esther at 2:l1 p. m, arriving in St.
Louis ut S:25 p, m.
NJ. r. & b. T. Leave Pennington
over electric railway to Flat River ut
800 Il. m. and PA p. M, arriving in
st. Louis at $3.50 a. IN. and 6:27 p. m.
Fare from Pennington, $l.G6. Round
ZIP, $322, Gf passenger can 20 and
return same day, the round trip rate
is SGD.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28

Try an ad in The Times. Il will
bring results.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28

Iron Mountain--Leaye Pennington
over electric railway to DcLassus at
l;31 p. M, arriving in st. Louis ut
6:27 p. m. Fare for one way from
Pennington $50; round trip, $3.50.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28
From the South.

Iron Mountain via Bismarck and
DeLassus-Arrivc ut Pennington ov-
er electric railway at 1886 p. m.
Belmont Branch Of Iron Mountain
Arrive at Pennington over electric
railway from Delassus at 1927 p. m.
Frisco and Illinois Southern via
Ste Geneyieve--Arrivc at Farming
ton over electric railway from Esther
at 2:ll p. m.
oA!ILE -uLoqlIoN nuopIrL!D oduO
at Pennington at $40 p. m. from
Cape Girardeau and intermediate
points. Going south the train leaves
Pennington at 700 a. IN. Both
trains make connection with Frisco
trains at Perryville junction.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28

Between Pennington and Lead Belt.
Local Service between Pennington
and Lcadwood, Bonnie Tcrrc, Elvins
and intermediate points: Cars lcav-
ing Pennington at 5:55 and S:57 a.
m. and Asa p. m. make direct con-
nections with NJ. X. & b. T. Ry. at
Flat River for Bonnie Terrc and
lockwood and intermediate points
Cars leaving Pennington at 7:2S
and 1915 a. m. and 2:l4 and 4;54 p.
M, make direct connections with the
NJ. r. & b. 7. Ryr at Flat River
for Elvins and intermediate points.
All NJ. r, g. b. T, Ry., trains make
direct connections ut Flat River with
electric cars for Pennington and in
termediate points.
Between Pennington and DeLnssus.
Lv. Pennington. Arr. DeLassus.
ll:l4 p. m. 1880 p. m.
1887 p. m. l:45 p. m.
Lv. DeLassus. Arr. Pennington
1885 p. m. 1850 p. m.
2:l5 p. m. 2:27 p. m.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-08-28
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
To reach Pennington you can use
either one Of the following routes:
From the North.
Via st. LOUISE


NJ. X. & B. T. Ry.-Leavc st. Louis
at 1882 n. m. and 4:O5 p. M, arriving
at Pennington over electric railway
Iron Mountain and Illinois South
ern via Bismarck--Arrive at Farm
ington over electric railway from Es-
Their at 4:3l p. m.
from Flat River at ll:5G a. m. and
1886: p. m.
Frisco G. Illinois Southern--Lcave
st. Louis at 1905 a. m, arriving at
Pennington over electric railway
from Esther at 2:ll p. m.
Iron Mountain--Leavc st. Louis at
1882 or 9:05 n. M, arriving at Farm
ington over the electric railway from
DeLassus at 1886 p. m.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-22
ARE THESE THE COMING FASHIONS FOR WOMEN

"The Caress" il a stunning cubist costume. II
consists OF empire gown Of orange vermilion
chiffon velvet. ornamented with white satin
hand painted in green and lemon color Waist OF
white tissue embroidered with gold beads. Oriental
brocade sash in gold and red Orange velvet poppy
at corsage outlined in rhinestones with long pendant
Cap Of orange velvet which supports halo Of pearls
and rhinestones. Paradise plumes. Green slippers
and stockings.
THE Fetiche" has skirt OF serpent green chiffon
velvet. edged and embroidered with blue rope silk
Mnare Of white velvet decoratedwi pink Ind white
apples and hand painted outline with blue rope silk
Sash Of pa pink and minaret lining Of deeper
melon pink satin.
"Mle. Tease" This ID q skirt Of white satin cut in
scalop. under which falls rIfe Of accordion peated
chiffon edged with black lace Over tunic Of FLU
turst" silk Of black and whitee stripe and crimson
roses From the high black velvet belt fall five ruff
fes Of white net edged with black chantillv lace
Two huge pansies ornament the corsage. On the
head are five smart outstanding Rows OF black velvet
ribbon. Black slippers and white stockings.
Abundance" is a skirt Of gold tissue lined with
gold colored satin. Tunic Of chiffon painted with
fruit in natural colors From the point Of the tunic
in front dangle two tassels of red fox. which fur
outlines the low corsage and finishes the sleeves
Headdress Of chiffon fruit in colors to match tunic
edged with wreath Of gold leaves and long emerald
green feather Gold slippers and stockings.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-22

train hand painted. Changeable silk lining to skirt
in color. Tunic and bodice Of flesh silk net
White velvet girdle ornamented with heavy pear
and rhinestone pendants. Three long strands Of
pearls for necklace. Grecian headdress Of cameo
and rhinestones. Fleshings and pink tango slippers
The Little White Cat is "A white velvet gown
with two minarets Of white erinine. Wide girdle
Of gold and white brocade with large jewelled orna
in front Of gold and jade. White chiffon bodice
edged with emeralds. Front bodice and over each
mnaret rhinestone ornaments. Headdress of
white velvet ornamented with large catseyes in
rhinestones and einerads and whiskers Of stripIed
quilts. Stockings Of pink silk. hand painted with
dark gray mice. Large white feather fan.
Hoses IN the Snow" is the name Of u gown Of
white velvet encrusted with rhinestones and bro
cs,ded in hand tinted rich crimson and green Tunic
OF cold gray chiffon edged with ermine. Ornament
Of pink enamel ON corsage surrounded by ermine
tails Tango wig Of Venetian red. Head band Of
gray s.tih and chiffon enriched with imported
Partisan and rhinestone ornaments.
Garden Of Paradise" This dress consists OF skirt
of broad lavender and white striped satin. edged with
wide band Of white fox Minaret of white velvet with
cuff turned mp from which fall yellow and green chif
fon towers. Basket on head made Of gold cord with
strands 81 jade beads pa sing under chin. Lavender
slippers and stockings. Bodice Of white chiffon over
which the tunic j. strapped in odd la nd which but
tons on one shoulder with an emerald ornament.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-22

charmeuse glow effect is secured by hand painted
grapevines which wind about the figure. From
these suspended large punches u purple grapes.
With rhinestone high lights and gold leaves. The
girdle Of black velvet has long streamer ut the
left side ornamented with silver embroidery. Red
chiffon trouserettes edged with purple fox. which
same fur outlines the sleeves. Large bunch Of art
fetal grapes on end Of train. Headdress Of gold
net and pheasant fancy.
-Cupid's Captive" consists OF skirt OF fut,'rist
silk in black and white vermillion roses. Drapery
Of black satin and white velvet which extends into
fish tails ending in large black tasses. The drapery
10 confined by heavy gOldrope which also ends in
large tI.srels Bodice Of white velvet extended in
position back. The girl carries cubist to
match brOcade in silk. Persian headdress Of gold
tissue and tulle. outlined in red beads.
The Mystery is an Egyptian gown Of lavender
with gold brocalie. Minaret Of lavender charmeuse
with white satin oval insets painted in with Egyptian
figures Bodice OF lavender CHI ifYon. Girdle Of
tango blue. long panel Of absinthe green satin
extends under the tunc from corsage to knee. en-.
riched with Egg ptian jewels and embroidery and
edged with long fringe Of green and biege. Egypt
ian wig Of black bound with gold cords and scara-
beaus ornament in front. Lavender slippers and
stockings
Venus Rising From the Sea- has a flesh colored
chiffon gown with inset at bottom Of applique lace
in foam pattern. Wave forms in velvet at edge OF
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-22
1attezly Of Love.

TAlR woman is always a willing victim Of the
~ dressmakers. and just now she seems equally
to be a victim Of the extremists in art. In
the operetta called -Sari.- which Henry W.
Savage has brought from Europe to please New
Workers.. there is elaborate showing OF costumes
which defined the dress Of the future. Photo
graphs Of a unmber Of them reproduced on this
page Of The SUN. II you man just imagine
yourself sitting down to dinner with lady clad in
any OF these creations.
For the benefit OF The SUNS women readers a
description Of the gowns follows. along with their
names. given in spotlight baptism.
The Butterfly OF Love- is a skirt OF white satin.
hand PAINTED in green and yellow butterfly eyes
Tunic OF white taffeta in two rufles covered with
lemon colored net. Girdle OF white brocade with
large painted eye" in back. Butterfly how Of white
taifeta low in hack. Bodice Of white net bugled in
gold Large gold bugle butterfly back and front Of
corsage. Headdress OF pearl beads with antennr in
front.
The Rose with Thorns' This has foundation
skirt OF flesh pink velvet and brocade. Train Of
black tissue embroidered in rose and gold Tunic
OF white net covered with black grde Of black velvet
embroidered in and green shade. Large
Of dull crimson chiffon corsage Bodice Of black
net over white Head ornament Of gold cord jewels
and pheasant fancies.
Flower OF the Harem." Tango Wig Of Crimson
In this striking Oriental gown Of rich vermillion
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1914-03-13
In the Superior Court of the State o
Arizona, in and for the County
of COcOninO.

NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROP.
ERTy GRANGE HoRsEs)
In the matter of the estate of
Frederick w. Volz, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that in
pursuance of an order of the Sup
erior Court of the State of Arizo-
ma, in and for the County of Coco
nino, made on the 4th day of
March, A. y. 1914, in the matter
of the Estate of Frederick w.
Volz, deceased, the undersigned,
Administrative of the Estate of
said deceased, will sell at private
sale, at her home at Canyon Dia-
bio, Coconino County, Arizona, to
the highest bidder for cash, gold
coin of the United States of Anne
RIGA, subject to confirmation by
said Superior Court, on Thursday
the Nineteenth day of March, A.
D., 1914, at IL O'Clock NJ, or as
soon thereafter as said sale shall
be approved and confirmed, the
following personal property, to-
wit:
All range horses, together with
the increase thereof, bearing the
following brands, together with the
following brands, to-wit:
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1914-03-13
Sweet Young Innocent

Mrs. Youngbride (to butcher =
| want two pounds of beefsteak,
and have it rare, please.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1914-03-13
In the Superior Court of the State of
Arizona in and for the County
of COcOninO

In the matter of the estate OF
Mariana S. Priest, deceased.
Notice of sale of real estate.
Notice is hereby given, that in
pursuance of an order of the SUI
pcrior Court of the State of Ari-
IONA, in and for the County of
Coconino, made on the third day
of March, 1914, in the matter OF
the estate of Mariana S. Priest,
deceased, the undersigned, J.
Edward Priest, the administrator
of the said estate of Mariana S.
Priest, deceased, will sell at pri-
vate sale for cash in hand, subject
to the confirmation by said SUI
perior Court, on the fourteenth
day of March, 1914, in the town OF
Flagstaff, County of Coconino,
and State of Arizona, the follow
ing described real estate, to.wit:
Lot Number eight, (8), in
Block forty, (4o), situated in the
town of Flagstaff, Coconino
County, State OF Arizona, as said
lot is surveyed and plated by H.
c. Mutt, trustee for the Atlantic &
Pacific Railroad Company.
Sealed bids for the purchase of
said real estate will be received at
the law offices of Jones & Jones in
Babbitt Block, Flagstaff, Arizona
up to and including March IA,
1914.
Dated at Flagstaff, this sd day
of March, A. D., 1914.
EDWARD PRIEST,
Administrator of the Estate of
Mariana S. Priest, deceased.
March I3-It
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1914-03-13
We HAVE FAITH IN
THIS STOMACH REMEDY

A woman customer said to US
the other day, Say, you ought to
tell everyone in town about Rexall
Dyspepsia Tablets. | would
myself if could" That set US to
thinking. So many people have
used them and have so enthusiasts
tically sounded their praise both
to us and their friends, that we
had an idea you all knew about
them. But, in the chance that
some of you who suffer from indi-
gestion, heartburn, dyspepsia, or
some other stomach complaint,
don't know about them-we are
writing this.
They contain Bismuth and
Pepsin, two OF the greatest dlges-
tive aids known to medical science.
They soothe and comfort the
stomach, promote the secretion OF
gastric Juice, help to quickly digest
the food and convert it into rich,
red blood, and improve the action
of the bowels. We believe them
to be the best remedy made for in
digestion and dyspepsia. We GER
tainly wouldn't offer them to you
entirely at our risk unless we felt
sure they would do you lot of
good. II Rexall Dyspepsia Tab
lets do not relieve your indigestion
check the heartburn, and make it
possible for you to eat what you
like whenever you like, come back
and get your money.
Sold only at the more than 1000
Rexall Stores, and in this town at
our store. Three sizes, 25c, soc,
and s. Will Marlar p larmacy.
ADV.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1914-03-13
Range and Market News
Item. Of Interest Pertaining the Livestock Industry Of Arizona
Market Letter for the Past Week.

1880 to 1850 pound steers, at 500
to S.25, odd cows 7.25, best prices
paid for guarantees in two or
three weeks. Middle class quar-
antine steers ranged from 500 to
$50, including yearlings. Twelve
thousand stockers and feeders
were brought here last week, two
thousand more than same week
last year. Demand is strong, and
the market feels the benefit of
approaching warm days. Sales
are stronger today, stockers at
SIS to 8.65, feeders 7.25 to 7.S5,
stock calves around 500.
The hog market changes re-
peatedly, with the advantage
slightly in favor of buyers last
week. Receipts are 5000 today
prices 5 to 10 higher, top sos,
bulk $40 to 500. Packers are
determined in their fight against
prices, but a good order buying
trade prevents them from breaking
the market. Quality is good, and
weights average 1913 pounds,
about I8 pounds lighter than a
year ago.
Sheep and lambs displayed
weakness most of last week, with
strong finish Friday. Receipts
today were third less than the
estimate, only 5000 arriving, and
prices are IS to 20 cents higher,
Colorado and western lambs sold
at 7.65 to 80, inc luding some
from the Platte Valley, Wyoming
at the former price, yearlings solo
up to $50, wethers 500, eve:
SIS. A few goats sold arount
4.25 last week, and some Mexican
wethers recently at 5.S5. ..