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The Farmington times., 1916-03-24
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G. NJ Baker, Of this city, has hand
ed to The Times the following receipt
for keeping apples and potatoes in
perfect condition throughout the win
ter, and he thinks it would work as
well in the preservation Of other fruits
and vegetables that can be kept
through the winter months, under
proper conditions.
To narrate his experience in this
line during the past winter, we believe,
would be as good way as possible
to present his plan, which will be OF
greatest Importance to many who may
not already know of the plan. Mr.,
and Mrs. Baker have been living in
Mrs. Sue Walkers home the past win
ter.
Last fall he went out among the
apple trees on Mrs. Walkers place
and there found large quantity Of
wind-fall apples, which he proceeded
to gather into a large pile. There was
convenient large piles of leaves that
had been raked up from the yard, AID
under the apples he placed a heavy
layer of leaves, six or eight inches
deep. Then over the apples he plac-
ed more leaves to the thickness OF
about twelve inches. When this py'
ramid was completed, in order to keeE
the sleaves from blowing away, he
weighted them down with old fence
pickets, which also were close a
hand.
Then, without any further care o.
attention, he permitted the pyramiC
of wind-falls to go into the winter
only disturbing them occasionally tc
lift picket, rake aside some leaves
and get some apples for family use
Mr.. Baker tells The Times that thos,
apples are today in practically as
perfect condition as they were whel
he gathered them up last fall, and hC
believes it is the one best way Of
keeping fruit and vegetables through
the winter.
This idea was suggested to him, h'
says, when as boy he discovered tha
the ground never froze, no matter hoy
cold the weather, when it had GOV
ering Of six or eight inches of leaves
1t is his idea that the leaves, uncov
cred with earth, as was the old plan
is far more successful, as they per
nit a circulation of air, which dir
would largely exclude, and yet ar
safeguard against freezing. Don
you believe this plan would be wort
a trial?
The Farmington times., 1916-03-24
PROGRAM TONIGHT OF
LITERARY SOCIETY

The regular fortnightly meeting of
the Pennington Literary Society will
be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the Au-
ditorium of the High School in Farm
ington.
The principal feature is a debate
the third of the series between the
Pennington Society and the Flat
River society. The question to be de-
bated is:
Resolved, that the United States
should warn it's citizens against TAX
ing passage on armed merchant
vessels of belligerent nations, and
absolve itself from responsibility
for injury to any person while a
passenger on such ships.
Affirmative will be taken by Prof.
W. L. Johns and President Clyde Nor
sey, of the Pennington society.
Negative will be taken by Rev. A. r.
Carmichael and President Cecil
Hughes of the Flat River Society.
Flat River having won the first OF
the series of debates, and Farming
ton the second, it is expected consid-
cradle interest will be manifested at
this third debate which "plays off the
tie."
A special orchestra of twelve OF
more pieces, under direction of Prof
Hugh Porter, will be on hand and rem
der some good music, and Miss Bes'
Cunningham will give a solo. Fol
lowing is the program:
Selection-0 Orchestra.
Vocal Solo-Miss Cunningham.
Selection-0 Orchestra.
Debate.
Selection-0rchestra.
Decision of Judges.
Observation-Disclosures
The next program of the society
which will occur on April 7th, will b
announced from the platform to
night. 1t is specially interestin
program, made up almost wholly Q
young people, and varied in characte'
The Farmington times., 1916-03-24
DEATH OF MRS. J. A. ALLEN

Mrs. J. A. Allen died at her home in
Flat River on Wednesday, March 10,
1916, aged So years. The funeral
took place on the following Sunday,
services being conducted by Rev. Mr..
Carmichael, pastor Of the Flat River
Baptist church. After services at the
church, the funeral procession ac-
companied the body to Parkview cem-
etery, Pennington, where it was laid
at rest with the rites of the Rebekah
Order, she being an active and much
loved member of Rebekah Lodge No.
204.
Mrs. Allen was a woman of exalt-
ed Christian character and many So
cial charms that endeared her to
friends and all who came within the
sphere of her influence; and especial
ly in the home her devotion, love and
cheerful disposition shone as ben
ediction on husband and children
She will be greatly missed within the
circle of her acquaintances and in the
Rebekah Lodge. Besides her husband
j. A. Allen, she leaves seven children
Otto, Jennie, Addie, Virgie, Cossue
Edith, and Leila, who have the sym
pathy of many friends in this great
sorrow that has come into their lives
The Farmington times., 1916-03-24
DEATH OF DIR. sEBAuGH

DR.. II. j. Sebaugh died of tubercu-
losis at his home in Pennington last
Monday afternoon, March goth, in the
46th year Of his age. DR.. Sebaugh
was born and reared in Bollinger
county and came to Pennington about
ten years ago. He was veterinar-
ian surgeon and doctor and was very
successful in his practice in this vi
cinity and county. He was man OF
upright character and had the goot
will and respect of all who knew him
He leaves wife and two children
his mother, six brothers and one sis
ter. His mother lives at Sedgewick
vile, Bollinger county, and his bod!
was taken there Tuesday for inter
ment. The family have the sympath!
of many friends here in their sorrow
full bereavement.
The Farmington times., 1916-03-24
HOME ECONOMICS LECTURE

Miss Pancoast's lecture at the Mon
arch Tuesday afternoon was not as
well attended as it should have been,
embracing as it did SO many inter-
esting things. She gave several very
useful household remedies which are
worth preserving.
For flies, in addition to the slogan,
"Swat the fly, it is well to kill them
before they are swatable. A mixture
of commercial forrnaline, two pounds
to a half pint of milk or water, should
be sprinkled around the breeding plac-
es.
For the pest of ants, the following
mixture was suggested: Two and one
half pounds of sugar made into a
thick syrup with one-half pint of wa
ter Mix with this one-eighth of an
ounce of sodium arsenite which has
been dissolved in hot water. Put
some of the mixture on a piece OF
clean paper, and the ants will eat il
and carry some of it home with them
to the destruction of all that partake
For cockroaches, which often in
fest the most sanitary houses: Foul
parts of flour to one part of plaster
of paris. Spread on paper. Have
saucers of water convenient, for thu
mixture produces thirst, and whei
this is allayed there is dead insect
The Farmington times., 1916-03-24
Notice of General
Election for the
City of Pennington

Notice is hereby given that a gen
eral election to be voted at by the
qualified voters Of the City Of Farm
ington, will be held in said City of
Pennington on tt
TUESDAY, APRIL 4th, 1916,
with polling places in each ward as
follows:
First Ward. City Hall, East side
of Public Square.
Second Ward Police Judges Of
flee, West side Of Public Square.
Third Ward. Waters Press Print
ing Office, in Farmers Bank Bldg.
Fourth Ward. Henry Manley's
Shoe Shop on Henry Street, one-half
block South of Columbia street.
The purpose Of said election shall
beto elect Collector for the City Of
Pennington, and to elect one Alder
man for each of the four wards of
this city, which said officers shall be
elected to theis respective Offices for
a period Of two years.
Thepolls will be open from six
o'clock a. m. tAl seven o'clock p. m.
of above named day,
L. ]. MCKINNEY,
Mayos of Pennington.
Attest: Sam F. ISENMAN,
City Clerk.
(1st insertion March II, 1861
The Farmington times., 1916-03-24
REV. DIR. II. R. SINGLETON DIES

Rev. DR.. H. R. Singleton, at one
time (about 1909 Presiding Elder OF
the Pennington District of the M. E
Church, South, died at the Baptist
Sanitarium, st. Louis, last Wednes-
day, aged 43 years. At the time Of
his death he was pastor of the
Scruggs Memorial Methodist Episco.
pal Church, South. He was taken tc
his former home, at Arcadia, La, foi
interment.
The Farmington times., 1916-03-24
THE SECOND HAND STORE

Carries full line of furniture and
stoves, which we will sell for " to
1-3 the price of new. We do furni-
ture and stove repairing, and uphols-
tefing of all kinds. We also carry a
line Of good composition Roofing,
Barn and Roof Paint; Roof Cement
for patching all kinds of roofs.
We solicit your patronage.
If. S. P. COUNTS, Manager.
The Farmington times., 1916-03-24
First Raptist Church

O. H. L. Cunningham, Pastor.
All services Sunday at the regular
hours.
1t was fine to see the increase in
attendance at Sunday school and
church last Sunday. Glad to have you.
Come on. Be sure and remember the
special services next Wednesday, the
27th, at 1880 and 7:30 p. m.
Be sure to hear DR.. w. G. Biting
Of st. Louis Monday night.
A cordial invitation extended to all,
The Farmington times., 1916-03-24
NJ. E. Church
II. A. Mitchell, Pastor.

IT, n. MIUCIIOIIJ ASbO4'
Sunday school at $3.50; five minute
illustrated sermon to. the children at
1880; morning worship follows. Sub
iect: "The Worth of Soul" Ep-
worth League at 6:3O. Evening wor-
ship at 7:3O. Subject "The Call"
Welcome for all. Good live music
at each service.
The Farmington times., 1916-03-24
2 Lutheran Church
Fl. Hallerberg, Pastor

Third Sunday in Lent.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
German preaching service at 1O:3O
a. m. Subject of sermon: "The Suf-
fering Savior Before the Jewish
Church Council"
Luther Evening" service in Eng
lish at 7:3O p. m. Subject of readings
from the writings of Martin Luther'
Luther on the Ninety-five Theses"
A cordial welcome to all.
The Farmington times., 1916-03-24
Church Notices
Christian Science

Christian Science
Subject of lesson sermon: "Reali-
ty."
Golden text: Rev. 22;13.
Services are held each Sunday
morning at IL o'clock in the new Tet-
ley building in the halls of the Schu-
bert School of Music.
The Farmington times., 1916-03-24

W.. ]. Hobb of Bonne Terre an
nounees this week as candidate for
the democratic nomination for Judge
of the County Court in the First dis
trict.r Mr., Hobbs is widely known
throughout this section, and his stand
ing as man of integrity, honesty
and intelligent Judgment is the high
est. For twenty-five or thirty years
he has had charge and management
of the Bonne Terre Farming & Cattle
CONS farm, and enjoyed the impli-
cit confidence of all interested in that
enterprise. Mr.. Hobbs is lifelong
Democrat, always working with the
local organization, and has many
friends who will take pleasupre il
supporting him. If nominated anC
elected he would make a strong MAI
on the county bench.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24

Anyway sharks not the kind that tear limb from limb They merely take the interest.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24
, MAY EXPORTS BREAK RECORDS.

America nexports for May reached total of four hundred and seventy million dollars according announcement made today by the bureau of foreign and domestic department of This exceeds all monthly records It greater by sixyone million dollars than the record for March It is three hundred million dollars than the monthly May from 1911 to 1914 The total exports for the year ended with May hundred and thirty million dollars increase of and onehalf million dollars the preceding twelve months and double the total for the year ended with May 19 The exports for may eighty million dollars than the total for the fiscal year 1870
 The imports for May also the greatest record the total value being two hundred and twentynne million dollars of eleven million dollars April the previous 1911 to 1914 by eghytwo million dollars For the end May imports otaed two thousand hundred and million dollars increase of four hundred and hirtysx mil lion dollars the preceding year and two hundred and forty two million the corresponding period two The combined value of imports and exports in the twelve months dollars growth of nearly two billion dollars 916 mion in a single year.
 Of the May imports 65 per cent entered free of duty compared with 60 per cent in May 1915
 The favorable balance of trade the month and twelve months ending with May the largest known For May it hundred and million dollars and for ending with May two thousand and twenty million Cor responding figures last hundred and million for May and nine hundred and eighty three million for the twelve months.
 May showed a net inward gold movement of fifteen million dollars thus reversing the conditions shown in the cedng three months. Imports of gold in May aggregated wenyseven million dollars Nred with gold exports of twelve million; and gold imports in the twelve months to May 31 amounted to four hundred and twenty mon against gold exports of eghyfve million inward movement for the year of three hundred and thirty million dollars Last year gave net inward movement of eighty milon while ago there net outward movement of nearly two million dollars.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24
AN IMPOSSIBLE STORY.

The story published in the Times Saturday to the effect that posters placed the barracks walls Ghent rected tale the effect that negotiations under by which the United States to purchase the freedom of Belgium has caused much speculation.
 The poster contains the information that the German pire has sgnfed its willingness evacuae Belgian territory the payment of the modest of forty billion marks The ordinary value of the mark is 238 cens American money which would make the price set for Belgian liberty $952O 100000.
 The story of course proposterous far the United States concerned there possibility of this govern entering into such arrangement with foreign power With that understood then remains to discover the for the distribution of the posters provided of that the whole story is not a fabrication
 theory has been advanced and has received dence that the German government having discovered the continued occupation of Belgium impractical is paving way by which it withdraw its troops and at the time pease the troops.
 While that is the only probable theory that will bear scrutiny a that appears to be far fetched and the only reasonable explanation is that practical joker at work creating sensation among his comrades and the time poking fun at the United States
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24
THE CONFUSED JUROR.

A Cleveland lawyer tells how, dur ing a trial, one of the jurors sudden ly rose from his seat and fled from the court room. He was, however, arrested in his flight before he had left the building and brought back.
 'T should like to know what you mean by such conduct as this" said the judge, in lenient tone, however, as he knew the man, an elderly Ger man, to be simple, straightforward person.
 "Vell, your honor, will explain. " said the juror. "Ven MT. Jones fin ished init his talking my mind vas clear all through, but ven MT. Smith begins his talking get all mixed up again already, and I say to myself: I better leave at vonce, und stay away until he is done. because, your honor, to tell the truth, didn't like de way der argument was going" - Cleve' land Plaindealer.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24

One years subscription means 2,OOO votes for one of the boys.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24
DAN PATcH's OWNER DIES.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., July 13.-M w. Savage, one of the foremost horse men of the country, died at local hos pital last night after a brief illness He was about 55 years of age, and had lived in Minnesota since 1886.
 His death followed by a day that of his most celebrated horse, Dan Patch, the worlds champion pacer.
 Other horses owned by MT. Savage and which were known the country over, included George Gano and Minor Heir, both two-minute pacers, and Croesus, a trotter.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24
BUYING BY SAMPLE.

The tobacconist watched her out side his shop window. For a full hour she stood there gazing through the panes. Then she came in. She fum- blcd and fussed, and at length brought forth a little packet. This she care fully undid till, finally, a little stub end came into view. The tobacconist raised his eyes inquiringly.
 Good afternoon" said the lady, holding the stub end gingerly for in- spection, "here is a remnant of one of my husbands special cigars. Have you anything to match it?"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24
BAN JoHNsoN's NEW PLAN.

Ban Johnson, chief consulting phy sician of our national pastime, came to bat the other day in Chicago with a suggestion which he believes will go far towards the use of the "bean ball" There has been much com plaint against the practice this sea son. Johnsons idea is to give a hit player two bases instead of one to which he under the present rules is entitled
 q am loath to believe" opined MT Johnson, that any player would de. liberately injure another, but there seems to be growing belief that pitchers are resorting to throwing balls at a players head in order to intimidate or drive him away from the plate. It must stop"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24
RIGHT.

An elderly bachelor and an equally elderly spinster sat In concert hall The selections were apparently entire ly unfamiliar to the gentleman, but when the Wedding March of Mendels' sohn" was begun he pricked up his ears.
 That sounds familiar" he ex claimed. But I am not strong on those classical pieces. That is a good un What Is it?"
 The spinster cast down her eyes That" she told him, demurely, lis the 'Maiden's Prayer.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24
AFTER "sLIM SALLEE."

Another national League club is in the field for "Slim Sallee's services. The latest bidder is the Brooklyn Dodgers. leaders of the National League race at present Manager Robinson has offered two pitchers in exchange for the Cards attenuated southpaw. What two pitchers Robin, son will give Is unknown, but it is certain that neither Pfeffer Dell nor Sherod Smith are among the men he wishes to trade for Sal. The Giants and Cubs are also trying to swing a deal with Huggins for Sallee.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24
THE PROPOSED TAX ON METALS.

Congress- in projecting a measure proposes to put munitions of supposedly the theory that their manufacture is highly profitable and therefore capable of being taxed round On the theory any highly profit able branch of manufacture might be singled for special taxation In the present copper included with munitions of It is intuition of war, but to larger extent it is article of domestic consumption for peaceful purposes Boots and blankets munitions of the copper If the copper miner is to be taxed why the wooen facturer?
 We need money for purposes especially mill tary preparedness Let be raised by taxation but let the taxation be equal Also the taxation would have be heavy the public building and harbor other pork barrels could be eminatedMnng and ing Journal.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24
SPORTS Gossip About Events of National Importance and the Persons Who Are In the Head.
 Liner Glasses.
WESTERN GOLF TOURNEY

CHICAGO, July 13. Miss Mild red Smith, of Evanston. and Mrs. Mel win Jones, of Glen Oak, will compete in the finals at an invitation tourna. ment of the Women's Western Golf Association today at the Beverly Country Club. Miss Smith today, in the semi-finals, won five and four from Miss Laurie Kaiser, Missouri champion, who had the remarkable low qualifying score of S4. The win. ner's medal score was 85.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24

Paris has ruled that dealers in art objects tiquties regulated by the law that applies to unkmen curing them be licensed keep records for the police and wear badges Millionaire art dealers who have transactions mounting fabulous figures smarng under the stigma Nevertheless of the stuff for which they have obtained good American money judging from accounts belongs in the junk classification
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24
J Q K E s
MULTIPLICATION.

For goodness sake, John, how long did you boil those eggs?"
 Just as long as you told me to, my dear"
 Impossible! They're as hard as bricks"
 'T boiled them just twelve minutes. !"
 Twelve? Why, told you that three minutes was long enough for an egg"
 "Yes, dear, but I boiled four of them"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-24

Bombay averages more than 72 inches of rain a year and gets most of it within four or five months.
Oxford eagle., 1916-06-22
Willis--Carter.

A wedding of considerable In
terest to friends in Oxford and
elsewhere, WAS solemnIzed IN
jackson, Tenn, on the morning
of the fifteenth, when Mrs l.
Walton Willis of Oxford, became
the bride of our distinguished
fellow citizen E. Bunyan Carter.
The event was quite q surprise to
the many friends of contracting
parties.
The ceremony was performed
by Rev. J. E. Brown. pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church of
this place. The couple left I'M
mediateIy for an extended north
ern tour. On their return they
will seside at TupeIo, Miss, where
Mr.. Carter will practice law.
Oxford eagle., 1916-06-22
NEARLY 1900 STRONG
IS MISSISSIPPI n. G.

Jackson Miss, June Is-The
present strength of the Mississippi
National Guard, according to Adjt.
Gen. Scales, is LAS officers and.
men, divided into five battaliOns of
infantry, three of which were
ordered out in today's call from
Washington Recruiting for the
annual encampment, which was set
for July 9-23, has been in progress
several weeks and the various
companies will show average quota
a. of form - to 80 men each.
Adjt,- Gen. Scales said mobil-
ization Of the militia could be ac-
complished within few days and he
expected almost the entire enlisted
strength to respond. Part of the
supplies needed for the encamp-
ment already has been purchased
and delivery can be made within
a short time If necessary. sixty
per cent Of the enlisted men have
had military training for two years
or more it was stated.
Oxford eagle., 1916-06-22
FOUNT S. LEAVElL DIED
MONDAY MORNING

After an illness of several
weeks, Fount S. LeaveII, a
pioneer of Oxford, and ore of
her best known and most promi-
nent citizens, passed to his re-
ward Monday morning between
3 and 4 o'clock, at his home on
University street.
The funeral took place at the
Baptist church Tuesday after
noon at 3 o'clock. after which the
remains were followed by a long
eortage to st. Peters cemetery
where it was inferred. The many
beautiful 11wers heaped upon
the grave attest his popularity.
He leaves a wife and several
children, all grown. Mr. Lea
veil was officially connected with
the Bank Of Oxford. conducted
a large mercantile establishment
and owned considerable property
in Oxford. He was 81 years of
age and well liked by all who
knew him.
The Eagle extends coincidence
TO the bereaved family.
Oxford eagle., 1916-06-22
Stamina.

Stamina means pep.
Some people are gfted with a
supply plus others. who have
intelligence and ambition- set
about to cultivate it.
Stamina Is not a natural quality
always-it is not ike genius OF a
talent for the arts or mechanical
gift: it may be homegrown.
Stamina Is the element that
gives u power. Individuals who
are lazy and have no ambition are
not acquainted with the fact that
they can acquire it.
The man who has stamina never
looks behind, always forward: be
never groans over his failures or
mistakes, merely promises himself
that he will keep watch against
others; and he never allows any
thing to swerve his courage. That :
the Dig thing about stamina :
possessing the tcultivate stamina
Oxford eagle., 1916-06-22
LAFAYETTE Springs

Mrs. Matilda Parks has return
ed 70 Oxford after spending few
days with her daughter. Mrs. H.
Baker.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Patton, Of La
fayette Springs, spent Sunday
with their daughter. Mrs Charles
Eyer.
MIR. and Mrs. Finseley Collins
are entertaining a fine BOY at their
home.
DIR. Wait, T. M. Hale, S. Z.
Hale and W. v. Bruce, made a
business trip to Oxford Friday.
Miss Bessie Bounds will enter
tain a number Of her friends IN her
home Friday evening July z. in
celebration of her sixteenth birth
day
Miss Maggie Mayfeld IS attend
ing the Summer Normal at Blue
Mountain.
Miss Emma Adams spent : re"
days in Memphis recently visiting
her brother Mr.. J. E Adams
Mr.. Earnest Hale IS on the SICK
list
Quite a number are expecting
to attend the all day singing q
Christian Rest Sunday.