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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01
FORM IN LINE, PLEASE

We are doing a superior line Of
printing in our job department just
now, and our sale bills are the talk
of the county. Week before last we
got out an order Of bills for farmer
north of town and they were so at
tractive and nifty that he couldn't be-
gin to take care of the crowd that
focked to the sale. After getting the
top price for every animal, imple-
ment and article on the bill, the auc-
tioneer simply couldn't stop, The
people just clamored for more. The
farmer, in the hope of driving them
away, put up his mother-in-law. She
brought $3.50 on the hoof. Then he
offered his mortgage for sale. A
lifelong friendship between two old
neighbors was shattered as each tried
to outbid the other. 1t was finally
knocked down to the richer man who
was promptly knocked down by the
poorer. He sold the weeds along the
roadside. He sold a gold brick that
he bought in Chicago during the
Worlds Fair. He sold the ruts in the
road in front of his place and then
offered to sell the secret of where he
had the sale bills printed. We cannot
give the results as the returns are not
all in. They are bidding yet. That's
the kind of sale bills we print. Give
us a call.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01
ALL LAWS SHOULD
BE PUBLISHED

Many persons unwillingly, unknown
ingly, yet not wilfully, violate or
transgress the Laws through ignor-
ance of knowing what the Laws are.
Not many people are able to own a
set of the r. S. Statutes of Missouri;
not many are able to attend a School
of Law; but all have time t5 read,
land most people do read) the local
newspapers Of their counties.
Therefore, after Weighing all the
attendant elements, the easiest and
cheapest way for the populace of
locality to have a knowledge of the
Laws, is through the medium of the
local press.
The present meager and antiquated
method of publication 90 is very
much analogous to the Ancient system
of publication (?), when the newly
enacted laws were published (?) by
posting where they could scarcely be
read and demand obedience.
The people desire to obey the Laws,
but how shall they know when they
are obeying, unless they first know
the exactions and requirements there
of by reasonable publication?
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01
PROVIDENCE sHINETH FORTH.

While the Kingdoms of the Old World have been dealt
with very harshy by the hand of Providence in the last
half of the passing year, either out Of growing and
somewhat calloused moral dwarfng out of species
of punishment for degree of fraternal and spiritual
retrogresson, we have enjoyed serenity, peace and
plenty. Such striking contrast! On our southern
borders our neighbour Mexico, has been held in the
clutches of internal strife and revolution beyond the
Atlantic we see nearly all the powers graphing in
deadly warfare ttR
We as if guided bya superna power, drift along al
most thoughtlessly without ripple it we're; and for
this security this peace and fraternity surely
thanks for wise direction that enabled to avoid
the maestrom
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

There was time when it was pos
sible to make a part, and sometimes
all, of the people believe they could
evade bearing the burdens of the ex-
pense of running this Government by
collecting a tariff tax on imports; but
now, every school boy knows it is
impossible to shift this burden. We
must pay it, either directly or indi-
rectly, and what is the difference
which way we pay it, so we pay it.
The only chief difference is that GUS
toms duties levied on imports enables
those having great wealth to evade
their equal per capita share Of the
expense of Government. In other
words, this indirect method of taxa
ton let's the most of the burden fall
on those least able to bear it.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01
MERITED PROMOTION

Mr.. F. j. Thomure, Gen. Mgr of
the st. Francois County F. R. Co., and
the M. R. & B. T. Ry., announces the
appointment of Mr.. C. M. Swan, re-
cent Chief Clerk of Traffic, to the
position of Assistant Gen. Freight
and Passenger Agent of the above
lines, effective at once. This promo
ton is an appropriate recognition of
the fitness and value of the efficient
services of a faithful employee.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01
SPECIAL ADVERTISING

For the information of those who
do not know the charges for the fol-
lowing kinds of advertising, we here
with publish the rates:
Resolutions of Respect. ...7 5c
Cards of Thanks. -. ......... 25c
Obituaries. -. per line. &c
Poetry with Obituary, per line. sc
Reading notices of entertain
ments for lodges, churches,
clubs or other organizations,
where admission is charged or
articls are sold, per line, per
Advertising locals, per line. ....5 Sc
Advertising Locals, black face
type, per line. ..............71 -2c
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01
INTERNATIONAL CATAsTRoPHIEs.

Ere the dying year had reached its merdium the
wires that link together Intellectually the Nations of
the earth conveyed to the sad intelligence that an
embodiment which threatened to parayze the Oriental
Kingdoms of Europe, had assumed an acute stage in
Austria and Serva. This ripple upon the troubled
waters sufficient to set in motion the machinery of
authority which, although every known to
trail powers exhausted in effort to avert the
ing crash only shaped at each the moulds out of
which to be cast carnage such as the world has
never known before ate.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01
THE TAYLOR SCHOOL

In all st. Francois county perhaps
there is not another rural school
whose record for doing things" can
successfully be measured by the high
standard of The Old Taylor School.
Last Wednesday evening under the
guidance of that competent and popu-
lar young teacher, Miss Ruth Swink,
Taylor school added another star to
her diadem, presenting in three-act
drama, "Xmas at Finnegan Flat"
AS usual, the large audience was high
ly pleased with the entertainment.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN W. SCOTT

Our dear brother, who was in perfect
health, was employed by the Wabash
R. R.. Co., in East St. Louis, met his
fatal death by accident on December
"a, 1914, at $50 p. m. He was walk
ing on top of box car coming from
Decatur, Ill. AT Brooklyn, ILL.,, two
cars were derailed on a defective
switch and unbalanced him, throwing
him between two cars. For more
than thirty minutes the cars backed
and sawed at the ends Of the derailed
cars within sight of the crushed but
living man. He was unconscious
when taken out of the wreckage. He
died in the arms of the rescuers with
in few minutes after they rescued
him. Before the ambulance could
reach the st. Mary's hospital he was
dead. The remains were then sent
to the Kurrus Undertaking Co., where
all preparations were made for bur-
ial and held there by coroner's in
quest until Sunday at 10 a. M, his
remains were taken to the family res
idence at 2422 N. 9th street, st. Louis.
Funeral services were conducted at
the home at 2 p. m. Sunday by Rev.
Bates of the Church of Christ, Of
which he had been loyal memberypp
to his death; thence to Belfountain
Cemetery at the north gate for bur-
ial. Many very beautiful floral to-
kens were sent by the church, R. R..
Co. and friends.
Mr.. Scott was the father of eleven
children, three of whom have pre-
ceeded him to glory. He leaves a
wife and eight children, together
with three brothers, four sisters and
many relatives, to mourn their loss.
The brothers are: Chas. B. Scott Of
Syenite, Mo-, Jesse M. Scott of Fes-
tus, Mo-, and Jefferson J. Scott of
independence, Mo. The sisters are:
Mrs. Jennie Hahn of Pennington,
Mrs. Amanda Pirtle of Fredericktown,
Mrs. Della Meadows of $50 Brook
side Ave, Webster Groves, Mo-, and
Mary E. Wallace Of Kirkwood, Mo-,
r. R. 10. Mr.. Scott had hoped to
gain financially in his position with
the Wabash, to make restitution for
all the past. He was living true
devoted life to God at his death. He
is not here. He has run the race be-
fore us. He has outstripped US all
to glory. How blessed to hear his
friends and neighbors, while taking
the asst look at his remains say, che
led me and my husband to Christ.
He led, my family to God. He led
me to Jesus" His works win follow
him. Dear brother. how we miss you,
but our loss is your gain. It hehooves
US all .se live each day and moment
to be ready to meet God. a
His sister, Mary.
(Fredel'icktown and independence, Mo,
papers please copy)
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01
THE DOVE OF PEACE.

1914 has the bird of peace lowering with its
protecting wings out stretched above and radiant
face peerng forth above all with the words ndeibly
traced in its burrows, peace EARTH good will toward
men, and scepter, not of the god of war; but of the
god of peace waving patroticaly and suggesting pat
fence, caution and certainty.
One among us, who is slow to anger patient and for
bearing, counses peace and prosperity and by whose
relentless frmness has refused to be hurled headong
into seething of material prowess, which would
have meant the undoing of many homes, and caused
many chairs to be vacated of their accustomed users
Our thanks and vouptiousness should be incompas-
sable that favored above all nations of earth
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01
EXPLAINS HOW TO
PREVENT PNEUMONIA
Preventive Medicine Department of
the University of Missouri Gives
Simple Hygienic Rules.

The person who makes hot house
out of himself is the one who is apt to
take pneumonia, which is so preva-
lent at this time of the year, says
the preventive medicine department of
the University of Missouri. Living
in artifcially-heated rooms till all the
resistance of the body is lowered is the
poorest way to resist such disease,
Instead one should sleep in the open
or in a room with the windows open
and having no artificial heat. In ad-
dition one should take a cold bath
every morning followed by a good
hard rub.
Pneumonia, which is an inflammation
of the lungs is no rcspector Of persons.
It is caused by germ which is found
in the saliva Of many healthy per-
sons at this time of the year, espec-
tally if they live in cities. These per-
sons will take the disease any time
that for any reason the vitality Of
the Body is materially lessencd. Such
weakening of the resisting power
of the body is caused often by the
use of alcoholic liquors or by any
abuse of the body. Over work, men
tai worry, prolonged exposure to cold
or impure air, exposure to noxious
dttsts and gases Are other causes.
The disease is contagious. II often
occurs in prisons or other crowded
places as an epidemic.
Prevention of pneumonia must come
from the Punishment of theNeouses of
lowered resistance. Common sense
must be used in caring for the body.
Take as much exercise in the open
air as possible. There is no danger
from exposure to cold as long as it
is not for any great length of time.
Avoid overheating in the workroom
or office, especially when it is accom-
panied with dryness of the air as is
usual with artificial heating. Sleep in
the open or, if not in the open, in
room with the windows open, and
where there is no artificial heat. Ev-
cry morning one should take cold
bath lasting from one to three min
utes. Start before the weather gets
cold and you will find it easier, but
anyone in good health can get ac-
customed to the cold water by using
a sponge. Rules must be modified
for very cold or very young people
or for those suffering from an or
ganic disease. Indications of injury
are blueness of the lips and the finger
nails and failure to respond with a
warm feeling TO the rundown after
wards.
The symptoms of pneumonia are
sharp pains in the chest, followed al
most Immediately by raising Of blood.
The patient should be put to bed in
well-ventilated room and physician
should be called.
Pneumonia, instead of making the
patient immune to future attacks,
makes him more susceptible. Per-
sons have been known to have nine or
ten attacks. The rate of mortality |
is very high, from 20 to 40 per cent.
The "Times" gives the news while
it is news. /
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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

We shall endeayor, as, much so as
possible, to set forth the facts which
may be brought to our attention, in
the present issue before the people of
Pennington, in order that the people
may determine of their own volition
and in accordance with their judgment
from all the facts in the case how
they should vote on January 18th.
Well not assume the role of instruct
or, or dictator, in an unwarranted eff
fort to persuade or coerce anyone in
the exercise of the dictates of his own
conscience
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01
PAST RESOLVES.

Since the old year with It's aspirations, its inspirations
and its transgressions numbered among the
chronicles of the past and act, deed thought
within which its broad eXpanse of 365 days of sunshine
and shade be recalled and remodeled improved it
behooves and is quite fitting that improve upon
the past in the coming year. using the errors ransgres
sons and faults of the dying year lamp of exper
fence by which to gauge and determine the meter of
our Resolutions for the New Year 1915.
New Years day is usually day of many resolutions
and we are again to day called upon to renew those
resolutions that have been substantially aid in
progress during the past year and cast aside the
which have proven impractical and useessThe rapid
evolution of political, commercial and social ethics
makes it imperative for all those who really living
to reaffirm those obligations that the fourteenth
year of this the twentieth century, perhaps at its
it'll imposes upon us as men and women The past is
dead No deed of the transgressions
and shortcomings of nineteen hundred and fourteen
which is matter Of history, but we indi-
viduas begin today to cut down the weeds in lives
which do and have marred blessings here in the
past, and the days Of nineteen hundred and fifteen
and go, lives will take renewed energy,
growing more luminous day by day.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

HEIFER STRAYED-Exom range
west of Doc Run, 2 years old, white
face, very swaybacked, crurnply horns.
liberal reward for information lead
ing to recovery. B. /. MORRIS &
MACKLEY, Pennington, Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01
GRACES OF THE PAST.

OF course at the beginning of 1914, we determined
we vowed, we resolved, that we would improve upon
our 1918 chronology by more nearly perfectng
actions thoughts and deeds during the year just ended
basing corrections and Improvements upon the
rors failures and short comngs of the proceeding year.
that with another 365 days added to experience,
age, traditions enabled to revise our
code Of resolutions pointing out in the revision all the
weaknesses Of the past year and that realize today
are better able to make more nearly perfected
set of New Years Resolutions than a year ago
by virtue of the education, mental moral and phys
cal we've acquired by 365 days more of contact with
nature
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

For Sale-Bedsteads, Stoves, Kitchen
safe, Table, Refrigerator, Chairs
and other articles. Apply to Mrs,
Merrill Pipkin, Phone 43.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

When you are at Pennington, for
pure and fresh candies and good lunch
es visit Sundays Candy Kitchen, near
Post Office.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

MOothart Business College opens
Winter Term Monday, January 4th,
1915. New classes started; informal
tion furnished all interested.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

We desire to thank all our readers,
patrons, correspondents and friends
who have so patiently dealt with us
and so valuably assisted US in the dy-
ing year to make our paper sheet
second to none. That we may re-
coive and merit your assistance, sym
pathy and approval every one of the
1866 days in the New Year, and be of
much service to one and all in making
our publication a treasury of fact
laden pages, is our desire and end.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

Leap year Congressional bees are
beginning to buzz, like June bugs, in
the ears of aspirants to whom the
honors and the $4,000 emolument,
which the biennial tenure of this of
flee carries with it, appeal enticing-
".
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

If you read The Pennington Times
you will be in touch with the affairs
of your county.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

The anti-war tax murmurings of
some of our Republican exchanges
would seem to indicate (if they indi-
cate anything) that they are averse
to being taxed to help pay the ex-
penses of running this government.
Sounds little like they think the
people Of other nations have been
paying the expenses of running our
government If the people Of other
nations pay the expenses of running
their own governments they will have
done well.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

That the basic elements underlying
Democratic success in 1916 and that
many of the preliminary strategetics
are subjects of considerable imagin-
airy air-castle construction, would
seem at present little bit premature;
yet, it has been said that, Heights
by great men reached and kept were
not tatained by sudden fight; but
they, while their companions slept,
were toiling upward in the night"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

Thursday night 10 minutes before
midnight the clang of bells enlivened
our city with their poaling, ringing
the death knell Of the old year and
hailing the birch OF the new.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01
A Happy New Year to you.

With the dawn of the New Year,
new faces will embellish many Of the
offices in the Court House, formerly
occupied by Democrats.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

The zero weather has receded to a
higher latitude in the last few days.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-01

The "Times" gives the news while
it is news.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
|NF|ELOERS SHIFTED
FIVE FEET TO RIGHT

Cincinnati April D-Manager Char
ley Herzoe OF the Reds, viii make
q radical change in his infeld break
ing away from the fixed rules of base
bali He intends to shift each in
delder i've feet TO the right of where
he ordinarily stsnds.
"A ana convinced said ierzoe that
can make the move lt's a nerTy
risk TO take. but the practice to date
has made IL seem a eineh to me.
''MollwItz. at HrSt base. will aver
age aye feet farther down the path
and toward second. Olson VIII play
I'VE feet nearer second base. but cor
respondingIy outward on the grass |
shall step five feet down toward Third.
and t;roh A. third, will take q posi-
ton I'VE feet nearer his station. al
most on the dead ilhe with the base.
bat deep into the left garden, TO ba l.
Ance
II think the shift will work out per
fectly. aud save lot OF ciose games
this summer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
CAPTAIN HERATB ACQUITTED
FOR KILLING HIS WIFE

Paris, April tf.--Csptain Jean Herail
was today acquitted by court martial.
convened at Paris, for shooting and
killing his wife for refusing to leave
the battlefront, where she had gone
to join him.
In effect, the ourt-martial declared
that a mans duty to his country Is
paramount. that IL outweighs all ties
of home. OF love, and of affection. and
IL justifies measures as tragic as those
taken when the need arises.
Herail himself on the witness stand
told the story which acquitted him.
although 1t was corroborated by his
brother officers. As he spoke his own
sobs were re-echoed throughout the
courtroom. and his tears were repeat
ed In the eyes OF the men and women
who attended the trial. His wife
adored military life. the witness de-
clared. Che insisted upon going with
him everywhere. She interfered with
his work until he resigned his commits
sion. She induced him to recall IL
before IL was too late.
He went to the front soon after the
war began and his wife waited In
Paris. When his regiment OF Hussars
were detailed to Compiegne she came
straishtway to him. although General
Joffre had ordered expressly that
wives were not To come TO the front.
He begged her to depart and she re-
fused
Then his colonel reminded him OF
the order which had no effert ON his
wife. The colonel ordered again. bur
the woman would not go. My place
IL by nav husband. and ! will not GO"
she said, Then came major with
decision He was deprived OF his mum
Der for promotion as An officer OF the
Legion of Honor. placed under arrest
and threatened with immediate dis
missal from the army. lie went to his
wife. entreated and commanded her 10
leave She declined.
Then 7 saw red" he continued II
rushed into an adjoining room. grasped
revolver. and shot her" The man
broke down then.
It was testified that the captains
word to the major who brought the
message she would not go willingly
she will go feet first"
The colonel and other friends told
OF the facts which were as HeratI tes-
tilted, and also OF the intense love
borne by the woman for the man.
The verdict was received with APP
piause. and tonight IL is the topic OF
discussion everywhere
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
SCOTTSv|LlE SCHOOL
IS AWARDED TROPHY

Scottsville. Va. April I.--Sixteen
automobiles and several horse pro-
PEELED vehicles went from here to Char
lottesville yesterday to attend the an
uual county track meet between the
high schools After waiting for q long
time, and no other team appearing to
compete with the Scottsvilie boys. the
Judges declared our boys the winners.
and awarded them the silver cup as
their permanent trophy. they having
won it twice out of three trials
The large and enthusiastic. crowd
was greatly disappointed that the home
boys did not have an opportunity to
show their mettle and merit. but felt
assured that the judges had made no
mistake In their decision.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
COUNTY BASKETBALL
CUNTS HAVE GAMES

Tappa hammock. Va April li.--At a
field day. held here yesterday. two
games of basketball were played on
the high school grounds The first
one was between the Tappahannoek
High school and Howertons High
school The score stood 13 TO . In
favor Of Tappaha nnock. This second
one was between the Dunnbrooke
High school and LloYds The score
was II to in favor of Lloyds. Both
games were we'll played, The proceeds
went TO the t. u c.
On the same night n good entertain
nent Was held in the Courthouse where
a large crowd was in attendance aud
refreshments were sold for the benefit
Of the L. -. C.