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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20

About the first information Ed By
ington had of his son, Preston, who
has been living in Los Angeles was
ailing in anyway vas the following
telegram received last Thursday:
Los Angeles, Cal, 3-11,' IA
Ed Byington,
Pennington, Mo.
Son Preston has intestinal obstruc-
tion. Operation tonight seven p. m.
Chances very favorable. Send mes
sa"eto Wcstlakc Hospital.
DR.. II. T. Cox.
The operation was performed Us
planned, and reports Mt first seemed
to confirm the hope that all was well
AMI .el! little uneasiness was enter
tanned. The unexpected announcement
of the death comes therefore as a
shock to friends and relatives. The ia
ther Ed Byington left on
Monday for Los Angeles. After the
death notice came friends have en-
deavored to intercept Mr.. Byington on
the way by means of kilograms, but
without avail. Upon the arrival of Mr..
Byington in Los Angeles the body will
be shipped back here, or probably he
fore his arrival. Friends here are una
BILE to make definite announcement rel
ative to plan of funeral and inteiment.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20
Big Increase in Cape Normal Enroll
ment Over 100 enrOllcd-MOre
Coming. 49,

A fine increase in the number of
new students t27.9 per cent? over the
first day of the spring term last year
was recorded March 10th at the open
ing Of the spring term Of the Normal
School. The number Of new students
enrolled was flfty-fve, as compared
with forty-three new ones the preced-
ing year. This increases the total en-
rolment to over 100 now, which is
about 100 more than this time last
year, and insures total enrolment
of about 1900 for the present year.
New students are coming in every day
for approved work for teachers and
for regular Normal School credit.
The number Of new students by coun-
ties is as follows: Butler 7; Stoddard
z; Iron 3; Perry 4; Carter 3; st.
Louis 3; Wayne 3; Shannon 2; St.
Francois Z; Shannon 2; Ripley 3;
Reynolds / Franklin |; Ray !; Cal
lway /; Lewis /; Pemiscot 1; Cape Gil
rDrdeau 10.
The following students have enroll
ed from st. Francois County since
Sept. 10, 1919
Rebecca Ashburn, Pennington.
Ruth Ashburn, Pennington.
Pauline Byington, Pennington.
A. c. Buhmaster, Flat River.
Glenna Hodges, Esther.
Augustus W. Herbst, Doe Run.
Marvin c. Leggett, Bismarck.
Mrs. Julia X. Mcfarland, Bismarck.
Mildred p. Kahn, Bonne Terre.
Dorothy Ozorio, Pennington.
Blanche Rice, Bonne Terre.
Clara Leona Ross, Bismarck.
Eula B. Sprott, Flat River.
Georgia Westover, Pennington.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20

Whereas the All-Wise and Supreme
Ruler has summoned to her final rest,
Miss Lora Lee Murrill, the sister Of
our President; be it resolved by the
Student Government of the Farming
ton High School here assembled:
Q). That we express to the presi-
dent and members of the family our
sincercst sympathy and our deep sor-
row in thus being deprived Of this
beautiful young life.
(2). That a copy of these rcsolT-
tions with floral tribute be presented
to the family.
(3l. That a copy be given each Of
the locsl papers,
Glenwood Pipkin
Bryan Halter
o. C. Lynch
Committee.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20

malady which despite all the kind
assiduous attention and care OF Skill
full physicians, loving parents and
friends ultimately proved fatal.
1t was long and hard struggle
for life, which she waged bravely
perserveringly and patiently, but all
in vain. Finally realizing this, she
meekly submitted to Gods holy will.
Having folded her hands over her
breast, with smiling countenance,
looking upon her parents and loved
ones at her bedside, she then gently
and peacefully fell asleep.
"Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep!
From which none ever wake to weep;
Her friends at all times during her
long sickness were wonderfully
thoughtful and kind to her. She was
never without flowers, and would say
to her mother: "Set them in the win
dow so that others may enjoy them
to-"
The death Of one so young
this world is Il mystery which we can
not explain. Our Lord and Savior de-
clares that what We know not now,
we shall know hereafter. In the
sunlight of eternity, ali will be made
plain. Then looking back over the
events Of our earthly lives we shall
be constrained to exclaim "Just and
true are Thy ways, Thou King of
| Saints"
Let us then wait and murmIr not
ari with meek submission say, Thy
Will, God, be dore."
She is survived BY her parents, two
sisters--Helen and Rachel, and n
brother-Bryan. About 8 years ago
the youngest, a boy, died in child
| hood.
The funeral services occurred in
the Presbyterian ckurrh on March
| 18th at 2 p. m, and was conducted
by her pastor, Rev. W. II. DLBose
assisted by Revs. Pailey and Jenkins
A large congregation was present
In addition to the relatives and very
many friends, the teachers and pupils
of the public schools and Elmwood
Seminary, attended in a body.
The floral offerings were numerous
and beautiful. The interment was il
the csSnftecemetery.
/ GEO. w. HARLAN.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20
Little Child Dies

Rosina Byington, the little Gaugh-
ter of Irwin and Cora Byington, died
Thursday morning at about 6 o'clock,
aged two years, four months and four
days Of bronchial pneumonia, after
an illness Of ten days. The funeral
will be held at the Catholic church
Friday morning, March goth and bur
ial take place at the Catholic come-
terry, following the funeral. sH.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20

the office of Sheriff and suffered de-
feat by small margin.
One thing may be said Of Mr.. Will
liams though he has been defeated
two times he has remained loyal to
the nominees and supported the ticket
right along.
Mr., Williams invites the support of
one and all in his candidacy at the pri-
mary to be held in the month Of Au-
gust.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20
Cole and Nixun suspends business


On last Saturday at the close Of
business the firm Of Cole and Nixon
Mercantile Company, Incorporated,
decided to suspend business. The
doors Of the business house are closed
this week. The affairs of'the company
have been placed in the hands Of a
trustee, j. Paul Caycc being chosen.
Ihe assets of the compans will be de-
termined by an invoice "a cen soon and
the creditors I.,.w sor' thing ab ut
what they viii receive for tho ac-
counts that they may be holding
against the firm. 10
1t is to be hoped however that those
concerned cen adjust ths'affairs ID
the company sosthat business may b
resumed At an ssriy date
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20
TWO MORE DAYS TILL
CLOSE OF CONTEST
TIME is GROWING SHORT

the QuestiOnWi be You-Thas Another
naterna Thought the Finish
o Lose While Undauned Courage Would
MeanYo -0verconhdence to be Avoided
Much Lack o Self ConhdenceYou Can't
Possibly Many Subsorptons-Be
to he o n Hand With Flying Coors
o Day-Ask all the Ques-
tionsY Before 1t
%
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20
OUR CANDIDATE COLUMN
The Times This Week Calls Attention
to the Candidacy of One of Bunne
Terre's Citizens Who Is Asking for
the Office of County Collector.

In the "Write--Ups" that The
Times gives to the various candidates
it does not wish that any one shall in
terpret the same as an Endorsement
Of any one particular candidate. These
few remarks are made from time TO
time in the presentation of the men
seeking office on the dem. ticket that
the voters may come to know them bet
ter. We would like to have it UNDER,
stood that the "Write-Up" is just y
word of introduction to the readers &C
The Times. N
l.. GEORE WILLIAM W'
Mr.. Williams Is a citizen of Bonnie
Terrc where he is engaged in the liv-
cry business, and has been so far n
number of years. Mr.. Williams is a
Democrat of the Jefferson type, and n
gentleman. He comes from one Of the
pioneer families of this part Of the
contry. His ancestors were strong nd
vocates of Democratic principles. Mr..
Williams is well and widely known
for his jovial disposition and his hon
orable principles. This is not the first
venture that he has made in politics.
His first race was made four years
ago when he undertook to land the job
in the Recorders office, but was de-
feated. The second race was made for
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20
Small Blaze Monday

A little excitement was caused Mon
day shortly after noon by an alarm
of fire. Sometime in the forenoon the
fiue of the house had burned out in
the home of DR.. Weber's in Glenwood
park, the west part of the city Of Far
mington. 1t is supposed that a spark
fell at a point on the roof, such as to
find ready place for ignition. Neigh
bors discovered the fire and turned
in the alarm. DR.. Weber and wife were
in St. Louis, and the only person in
the house were Mrs. Weber, the moth
er of DR.. Weber, and Mrs. c. o. Nell
sen. The first to arrive on the scene
of the fire were Messrs. NJ. P. Cayce
and Carlisle Rozier who armed with
fire extinguisher soon had the blaze
put out, and over before the arrival
of the fire department.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20

The first report from E. 0I suther-
land, the new superintendent of the
Orphanage located at Pennington
shows that the people of the state are
responding most heartily to the ap-
peal for support of the orphanage
work.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20
HENsLEY GIVES TO FUND

The Times has made arrange
ment this week with the three
banks in Pennington to receive
contributions toward the Farm
Boy Fund.
Let there be a number who
shall put at least one dollar in
to this good work. 1t will be just
like making an investment, for
the young man who is selected
to attend school will return to
st. Francois county and give
the county the advantage
of the things that ne
learns about farming during the
year that he is away.
Following letter from Hon
w. L. Hensfey was received last
week:
House of Representatives L. >.
ashlngtOh, H. -
Pennington Times,
Pennington, Missouri.
Dear Mr.. Moore
| have with much pleasure no
ted your efforts through your
valuable paper to raise Il schol-
arship fund for a course in Ag-
riculture at the Missouri State
University. l therefore inclose
YOU my check for $500 to be ap-
piled to this fund.
With kindest regards to you,
and wishing you success in this
effort, ! am,
Yours very sincerely,
w. l., HENSLEY.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20

up to you, You have the ability to
dictate who the owner of the FORD
WILL BE So make your finish as
strong as possible.
Yours for success,
N. A. SWARTZ,
Contest Manager
Below is the list of the standing of
contestants up to March 18th apd
from this list will be added the totals
that will be found in the ballot box on
Saturday night by the judges:
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20
PRESTON RYINGTON DIES IN
Los ANGELES HOSPITAL

Operated Upon Last Week and Death
Follows As a Result--His Father
Left Pennington for That Point
Monday-Boiy viii Probably Be
Brought Here.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20
200 MORE ADDED LAST WEEK
And the World Do Move"--So Do We--Just Piling
Up the Big List--Friends Are Rallying to the
Support of The Times--Better Get in
Line and Have Your Name
Our Subscription List

hundred added last week to the TIMES
subscription list last week the will out this week into
We would like remind friends and subrb
very small thing take of the business and
keep lists uptodate that have
a because they did not
disappointed has been pol
subscribing for the week
the week thing be remembered in
the TIMES reasonable time after hyng sub"
will bring the matter attention will
be diusted satisfactorily.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-03-20
A WORD OF HOPE

TIMES automobile contest is about Saturday
being the would like breathe hope that the
during weeks be continued right
that the of securing sub
scrbc discontinued Will friends who arejus
beginning the Times invite their neghbos TO subscribe also
the hope that will help
will feel better for having done so II you do
After ALL is beautiful cOmpensaions of this life,
that no sincerely help another without helping himself
Perhaps YOU will lend us assistance building the
TINES may upon you blessing in viii you not
think about? Yes, more, ACT
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-09-28
nav WAS never said Helen had taken

sav WAS never said Helen had taken
the reins.
Don't I do 1t finer she asked
nroudly. Mamma say I'm going to
be a great actress when grow up"
And strangest Of all, when Helen
said mamma she took the hand of tie
elder lady.
n don't understand" said Evelyn
Nile. de Bray laughed shortly.
why, that was our act" she ex-
planned. Pm not in the regular
stock, though I let on that am. I'm
on the road, and we give this each
first night. It's the greatest draw
ing card"
And was there any accident ?"
asked Evelyn.
There's always accidents" laughed
Mile. de- Bray. Sometimes they're a
year back and sometimes a month.
Just 80 ], can strike on a big one it's
all the same for my act.
"Oh," breathed Evelyn
"I'm sorry you're disappointed,
said Mile. de- Bray kindly. II wouldn't
have let on II Helen hadn't given II
away. This here's my mother, too
and Helen IL my littlest sister. Come
and see us dance tomorrow night"
But Evelyn could not answer.
In the wistfulness again OF her eyes
and In the tired droop Of her mouth
could be- read all Of her diaanaoint
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-09-28

bands eyes, and he forgot to frown.
Perhaps they could enter more deep
" into the sorrow and happiness Of
Mile. do Bray than people who were
not childless.
Later, as they were walking down
the street together, Evelyn dared to
speak out some Of her thoughts about
It all, and her husband was appre-
ciative, though he grumbled a little as
was his won't
That's just like woman" he COM
mented. wants to know how people
have suffered Just for the sake Of see
ing them happy at the end"
Evelyn pouted.
II hate commonplaceness," she
said. then, "Oh, win. see-" she cried.
and stood quite stifl.
For. strolling happily toward them
down tho street, were Mile. do Bray,
little Helen. and tho elderly lady. Az
they came up Evelyn could not for
bear to speak.
II am DO glad for you" she cried to
Mile. Dc Bray, and am 20 very. very
dad that you have forgiven her"
She indicated the elderly woman.
"That is the loveliest part Of 1t all
I wish all tho audience could know
Of It."
Mile. dc Bray stood looking d
Evelyn with q quizsical smile. Blu,
whatever aha may haYa intended t
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-09-28

She paused as though for answer.
and then resumed
II was hurt They carried me up to
the hospital and all that / know 10, that
when woke up from my long illness
no one could tell me anything at all
about my little girl. They thought
that l had dreamed her"
Suddenly her manner changed from
the joyous to the accusing. She ad-
dressed herself to the elderly woman
still standing uncertainty in the aisle.
"And you kept my baby" she cried.
You kept her from me when my
heart was breaking. What right had
you! What right!"
The elderly woman stiffened. al
in her turn lost consciousness Of the
audience. She was the guilty before
her Judge. and she began her tustifi-
cation.
II had every right" she said indig-
nantly. II took the child home with
me. seen she was all alone, and
they said you were dead. She was
so pretty I wanted her real bad. and
I done my best for her. You can see
that
Then when they printed all that
about your coming to and wanting
her, Just couldn't give her up. And
I feel did right. An actress isn't no
sort Of q mother for a little girl to
have.
II just couldn't give her up" re-
peated the elderly woman. And I'm
awfully sorry l come in here tonight.
She begged 50, and I saw there were
trained animals on the program"
Mile de Bray still stood silent,
caressing with one hand the child
who nestled against her skirts. The
audience still sat In its trance Of in
terest.
The elderly woman's troubled eyes
roved over the faces about her, over
the faces farther on, settling at last
on the happy mother and child
, 'T s'pose I did wrong" she said at
last in. stifled sort of voice. But
never did approve Of actors. TIN Just
about break my heart to give Helen
up. VIII you let mo see her some
times?"
you kept her from me-" said the
actress simply, but in the one short
sentence lay an the agony she had en-
dured.
The elderly woman seemed to 20
cept It a. her answer, and she walked
slowly down the aisle and through the
door into the lobby. The actress
stood quite sti1l until tho door had
shut. Then she breathed long sigt
Of relief and spoke again with the
winsome joyousness Of . happy WON
an in her voice.
with your permission We viii e
now" she said. Tomorrow nigh
Helen and I will dance together 70,
you. But not now"
The silence which followed hel
withdrawal testified to the apprecia
ton Of the audience for her new
found 10y.
Evelyn smiled heppily into her hus
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-09-28
ence for q space. but the lifeless voice

ence for q space. but the lifeless voice
droned on
Then there happened somsthi- g
which stirred the entire house,
brought william Trail from his frown-
ing dfspleasure with q start, and
reused Evelyn to the sagerest inter-
est.
For a little gfrl one Of tho late COM
ers, had Jumped 70 her feet with q
tense cry Of Joy.
my mammal" she shrieked excft-
eddy. "Oh, It is-it' 10 my mammal
The woman upon the stage stopped
singing as though shot She looked
like an automaton suddenly galvan-
ICED into life
Her fate expressed rapidly the
gamut Of emotions from the daze of
non-comprehension. to the dawning of
q 10Y almost too great She stood
quite still, straining toward the part
OF the theater from whence the cry
Of the little child had come, listening
with parted lips and painting breast
for a repetition Of It.
In the dead silence the elderly
woman with the child could be heard
hushing her to silence while the little
thing. half-abashed, began to cry
Helen" breathed Mile. de Bray at
last. "Oh, Helen. can It be you! The
lights blind me, but surely, surely that
was your voice. Speak to me again,
my darling-my darling"
The agonized tones rose to a scream
of duplication
The audience sat breathless. The
elderly woman, embarrassed past en-.
durance. rose and began to push the
unwilling child down the aisle.
The little girl made a desperate
struggle and succeeded IN wrenchins
herself free. Sobbing loudly, she ran
toward the stage.
Mile. de Bray leaned far out owe,
the footlighta, and the child reached
up her tiny arms. The first violinist
lifted her high. and in another mo
ment she and the singer were clasped
in q close embrace
1u0To W0o AOSAA18 i0At VI uIOuluS
| lifelessness about the singer now. AL
woman and all mother, in utter self
forgetfulness she sobbed and cooet
over the little girl.
The elderly woman IN the ask
spoke in troubled tones.
II s'pose you must be her mother,
she said doubtfully.
"Oh, AMI am" cried Mile. d,
Bray, lifting q radiant face to tn,
eager crowd. Then a realisation O
her position seemed to dawn upol
her.
ri ask your pardon she cried
springing to her feet, and still retain
ing her hold upon the child as though
afraid to let her 60. She laughed
delicious little laugh
T owe you an the explanation" sh'
began, and her voice and her fac
were alive and glowing, and he
charm was unmistakable II lost m,
little Helen six months ago. Their
was an accident, you remember?
street car collided with 4 taxi. 70
eurely remember"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-09-28
Tho Larger Hats.

Already large hats are seen, adorned
often with huge white wings, so lont
that they look as If they might hsvsl
been derived from an albatross, adj
adjusted at eccentric angles. At ths|
moment, indeed, white is conspicuou|
in millinery. Many hats are entirdy
white, or with merely touch OF blacl|
Others Of black-or the bright Id
blue hats which are seen with SOM
otherwise black toilettes-showv lnn|
aigrettes, ribbon mounts. or perhip|
roses or camelias all white
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-09-28
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The woman with the wistful eyes
looked round the theater, then turned
to her companion with a sigh.
He, however, was intently studying
the program, and his frowning brow
did not invite interruption. 80 she
turned once more to the stage.
She felt distinctly aggrieved that on
this, one of the rare nights when they
afforded a trip to the vaudeville, there
should be anything dull in any Of the
performances. The usefulness OF her
eyes showed how she longed for any
thing that might break the monotonr
GUS routine Of her life.
The man, who was William Trail
and her husband, whispered impa-
tiently: do stop fdgeting. Evelyn. =
TITS such a poor show" she wills.
pered back.
THE next stunts sure to be good, i"
he replied. you can't expect every.
thing to be flrst-class, especially IN q
stock performance"
Evelyn looked up at the singer i'm
patiently. wondering how much longer
the song would be. Then she was
caught and held by the actress ut
ter lack Of verve, by her listlessness
and evident distaste for her employ
ment.
Evelyn watched the singer with q
new interest. Che was Mile. dc Bray
ON the program. danseuse and racon.
teuse.
She had walked deliberately onto
the stage, had told q scarcely funny
story in q lifeless voice. and had then
begun, without further preliminariea
on the equally lifeless song.
She seemed to be entirely without
makeup. Her dress was cerelessly
put on. her hair brushed anyhow, and
her hollow eyes and white cheeks
showed CHASTITY in the limelight.
Al she droned on, Evelyn found
herself wondering what place thie
tragic face and figure could have OF
The lively vaudeville stage. Why
should a reputable house have en-
gaged her7
Mile. de Bray began On tho chorus
of her song and on the half.heartet
gyrations which evidently established
her claims to danseuse.
Evelyn yawned behind her program
and glanced at her husband. Hill
frown made her feel like Q very small
very naughty girl.
The singer began On the seoont
verse Of her song.
"Oh, goodness gracious!" though
@velyn. "Will she never get through 2
A momentary hustle caused by
Homa lata cnmers- distracted tina audi
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-09-28
Less Darnlnn Needed.

To do away with some Of the dlnI
ing, rub the heels of new stocking
with paraffin. Put the stocking ord
the darning egg and warm the paaa
enough to make it soft in the hanl|
Then rub we'll. It will be found III
this protects the heel against uhbhe
and that it will not wear out.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-09-28
ment and chagrin. And for oDca 4.
husband understood.

He babe the actress and her ueo,,.
goodnight for his weary little VII.
and when he had opened their o,,
door, he stopped and kissed tina, NM,
mouth right where the droop was
And he said not one word ahu,
Evelyn's disbursement. not ous 4,
gle word
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-09-28

Evening Telegram Building
First House on Main Street g At the
Head Of Things