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The Harrison times., 1916-04-15
In the Social World
Mrs Louie Jones Matthews. Editor.
CLUB RECEPTION

(LUB kECEPIlON
To do honor to Mrs. Fannie Weber
Kiefer, HarriSon's most popular clul
woman andwho leaves soon for Wash
ington d. c., more than so women
members of HarriSon's Federated
. Clubs gathered at the home of Mrs
. c. f. Scott on Wednesday afternoon
last. Hanging baskets and vari color
ed tulle together with quantities OF
carnations, tulips, spirea and other
spring flowers were used to make Mrs.
Scott's home, always attractive, more
so. Mrs. John Clendenin from the
Womans Book Club, greeted the
guests at the door, and just within
the large living room the presidents
of the three clubs, Mrs. c. f. Scott of
the Womans Book Club, Mrs. Made
line DAILY, of the 10Th Century club,
Mrs. Frak B. Kirby, of the Apollo
club, stood with Mrs. Kiefer to re
ceive the guests.
The program given by talent from
three clubs was augmented by two
numbers given by the Misses Lewis
who were in town to fill a Lyceum
number. Miss Grace Lewis, gave a
reading and Miss Cornnie sang, both
of which were much enjoyed. The
other numbers were all good and
showed much thought and care in
choice on the part of the program
committee. If the writer were to
Judge as to the best, the Eulogy Of
Harrison Clubs by Mrs. A. }. Walters,
of the 2Oth Century club and Harri-
son versus Washington D. c. by Mrs.
Harvey Lewis of the Womans Book
Club, would stand out from the Others
as being exceedingly clever and APP
propriate to the occasion. Mrs.
Walters, and her delivery was very
effective, told of how Harrison from
the highest citizen to the lowest,
would miss Mrs. Kiefer; she spoke Of
her ready hospitality both to Harrison
people and Harrison guests, for her
name and home is remembered with
pleasure by every organization or
individual that ever visited Harrison );
her generosity when the needy called,
her charm that made every one love
her and her power for good in every
direction; and congratulated her on
the promotion of her son, even
though Harrison grieved at their de
parture. Mrs. Lewis whose spon-
taneous wit and clever personal refer
ences kept her hearers amused,
through tears told Mrs. Kiefer in the
many ways she would miss Harrison.
She contrasted the city and surround
ing country of Washington with the
wonders of Boone county scenery, the
beauty and art of Washington society
with the talent and grace Of Harrison
people and all, in the inimitable way
that belongs to Mrs. Lewis alone.
At the close of the program Mrs.
Kiefer who is graciousneSs perSonihed,
expressed her appreciation Of the love
and admiration displayed by her
Harrison friends. Altogether it was
a memorable occasion for each woman
present. At an intermission delicious
punch was served and at the close of
the afternoon an ice course. Mrs.
B. b. Bruce, Mrs. Marvin Wagley,
Mrs. Isa Beach and Misses Davis,
Worthington, and Redus assisted Mrs.
Scott in the serving,
The Harrison times., 1916-04-15
NUMBER AZ

played by Mrs. l.. NJ Rose, a flower
song sung by Mrs Judson Chapman
and a Musical Day in the Woods,
read by Mrs. Matthews and the
music played by Miss Willard Worth,
ington. One guest was present, Mrs.
Fank Miller of New York City, guest
Of Mrs Medley Rose.
The club will meet in two weeks
with Mrs F. b. Kirby.
The Harrison times., 1916-04-15
HARRISON GOOD ROADS DAY
The Town Closes Up and Goes Working
Two Hnndred and Fifty Strong.

Tuesday was the deadest day in
Harrison since the civil war. All the
stores closed, the banks shut tight and
the offices deserted. "Out Working
the Roads" was the legend eXcusing
the situation, and the spectator, view
ing the perSpiring string of humani-
ty which reached for three miles south
west from the Grub Spring School
House, could but admit that it was
well worth while.
The stretch of road selected for the
demonstration was one of the toughest,
toughest, rockiest pieces of alleged
knghway in the county. Up the hill,
l1ver the hill and down the hill past
A. J. Pugh's Mountain View Farm, F"
there was not foot of the way unem-
bellished with stumps, rocks, gullies
and other forms of obstruction and
destruction.
Early in the morning the road to
the point of attack, three miles south
west from Harrison, was alive with
vehicles of all kinds bearing the en-
thusiaStic boosters who were anxious
to demonstrate their efficiency for
work as well as talk; and by eight
O'Clock the dirt and rocks were flying
in most inspiring manner.
By the time the great traction en-
NNipe in charge of County Judge
Ffeeling had rolled itself out and was
ready to begin its work, hundreds Of
load3 of rocks had been piled into the
rough gulley which formed the orig
q ll road bed and pounded up with
s,edges in the hands ofwiIlingworkers
Then the big 1000 pound pillow pull
ed by the big motor, tore its way deep
into the ground on either side, to be
followed laterby the graders, covering
the rock with dirt and gravel and
rounding the whole in the most ap-
proved style.
In the meantime the dynamite gang
were making the welkin ring and fill
ing the air with trees, stumpS and
big rocks which happened to be in the
way.
-. And then came the dinner,
spread in farmer Pugh's front yard.
Over two hundred and fifty hungry
laborers lined up promptly and were
bountifulIy served to ten course ban
quet, thanks to the ladies led by a
committee including MeSdames J. d.
TYSON, ISa Beach, Clay Holt, H. NJ.
kngardner, c. V, Caster, R. NJ.
fellows, R. S. Granger, j. R. New
man, Geo. O'NeaI, A. J. Pugh, John
JSugg, Jno. Clendenin, Walter Cecil,
: Alex Freezing and others.
Some of the folks were alarmed just
before dinner for fear there would be
a scarcity of eatables and Mayor
Fellows rushed to town in his auto to
apply the possible shortage, but re-
The Harrison times., 1916-04-15
Card of Thanks.

Editor Times; We desire toexpress
our deepest thanks to our true heart
ed neighbors, living just south OF
Valley Springs, for their many act of
sympathy and assistance during the
illness and death of our darling boy,
Roscoe +. Wells, who died of pneu-
monia April 9TH, after a, short illness
and were buried at the Holmes Gem
etery. We shall ever feel grateful to
them for their noble response in our
hour of trouble May God bless
them. w. w. WELLS & FAMILY.
Post cards of the Good Roads
Rally" E for 25 cents at Shattuck's
Studio.
The Harrison times., 1916-04-15
APOLLO CLUB

The Apollo club met last Tuesday
with Mrs. F. b. Kirby, Election of
officers for the ensuing year resulted
in Mrs. Richard Crowdus being made
president, Mrs. Earnest Matthew sec
retary, Miss Mae Zeigler treasurer.
The program consisted of spring
music and included a spring song
The Harrison times., 1916-04-15

The Catholic Ladies will give a
Bazaar Food Sale and Tea at the resi-.
dence of Mrs. E. Faulkner on South
Cherry Street, at 2;3O Monday, Apri
18th. All are cordially invited.
The most effective way of swat.
ting the fly is thorough screening
Phone c. E. Johnson when in need Of
screens or repairs. Phone 32S.
To-day is mule-buying day il
Harrison. Several buyers are here
More new summer dress good:
Just received at Milum'S.
The Harrison times., 1916-04-15
SEWING CLUB

Mrs, Lee Kirby entertained her
sewing club on Thursday last at her
beautiful new home in west Harrison.
The afternoon was spent with needle
work and gay chatter, delicious
luncheon being served by the hostess
and her daughter Lillian, at its close;
members and guests included Mines.
John |. Worthington Jr., Cleve Cotf-
man, VIII Cotfman, c. f. Towers,
Roy Milum, Sims, Chas. NJ. Greene
Jr., Ernest Lopp, John Coffman,
Arch Harris and Earnest Matthews,
Master Charles NJ. Greene III, and
Master Chas. Mitchell Matthews.
The average temperature during
March, according to observer Maxey,
was 49o; highest 80 on the Dist and
22nd; lowest l90 on the 3rd. Preci-
pitation 81 inches. q clear days,
7 cloudy and 3 partly cloudy. Pre-
vailing winds northwest.
Monday was the last day Of tax
paying, and from the crowd which
besieged the collectors from early
morning until after dark it was
evident that a large per cent OF our
tax payers had put the matter off as
long as possible.
Evidently the people Of Boone
county are waking up on the road
question, and the next six months will
see a marked Improvement Every
community should se to it that its
roads are among the best.
The Harrison times., 1916-04-15

Jake Reed is the new nightmarshal,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-22
KNOB LICK

Miss Girdie Cross was shopping in
Fredericktown last Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Hughes of Bismarck
spent part of last week here with
friends.
Noah Hibbitts of Desloge spent
Sunday here with home folks.
Nell Bess is Flat River visitor
this week.
A. G. Asploy is St, Louis visitor
this week.
Miss Matte L. Webb of Farming
ton spent Sunday here with her moth
err.
Guy and Geo. Bayless of Taylor
town spent Sunday here with their pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Rayless.
Will Watkins returned home last
week. He has been working with the
bridge gang at Bismarck.
Miss Ada Arnold Of Desloge spent
Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Fate Ora
per.
Bro. Roy Badgley of Fredericktown
filled his regular appointment here
Saturday and Sunday.
Robert Hibbitts made a business
trip to Fredericktown last Saturday.
Will Wallace is still on the job, de-
livering for the Consolidated Store
Company.
Mrs. Pape White and daughter
Martha, of Libertyville spent Sunday
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon
Wilkerson.
Miss Telpha Mcclure was an FL
wins visitor Saturday and Sunday.
Dood Ellis Of Mine La Motto spent
Sunday here with his parents.
Miss Long was a Bonnie Terre Wis
itor Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mcdowell are
moving to the Lead Belt this week.
We are sorry to lose these good peo-
plN from our vicinity.
MIR. and Mrs. Chas. Whitener are
St. Louis visitors this week.
Rain is needed very badly in this
community.
Mrs. Reed and children of Freder-
icktown spent few days here last
week.
Rev. Yount Of Marquand was a
Knob Lick visitor Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. Casteel of Fredericktown
spent several days here last week the
guest Of Mrs. Bird.
Mrs. Mary Mcfarland and daugh-
ter, Geraldine, and Mrs. Frank Null
lersman were Libertyville visitors
Sunday afternoon.
Stanley Gray attended the banquet
at F'redericktown last Wednesday
night.
Miss Trixie Bayless led Bible read
ing last Wednesday.
Oliver Bess and daughter, Mrs.
Harve Hibbitts, attended the funeral
of the. infant of Mr.. and Mrs. Dota
Bess Of Flat River last Thursday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-22
PRIMROSE

There was a surprise party given at
Robert Behring'S of near Melzo Sat
urday night. All left at late hour
declaring they had fine time. Those
present were: Misses Rose Moon and
Pauline Selser of Bonnie Terre; Maud
and Mollie Holdman, Rose, Minnie
and Katie Holezel of Melzo, and Be-
ulah Moon of this place; Messrs
Robert and Bryan Jones, Elmer and
Carl Hoelzel, Elmer, Leathel and
Fenton Rawson, Ronald Pratte, How
ard Miller, Artie Holdman, Ellis
Moon and Lawton Crossman.
Adolph Meyer of Bonnie Terre was
visitor here Sunday.
Miss Nellie Moon was shopping in
Bonnie Terre Friday.
Howard Blackwell of near Melzo
was Bonnie Terre visitor Saturday.
Mr.. Luebbers and son, Henry, of
near 'DeSoto were in Bonnie Terre
Friday.
Lee Whittier, who has been gone
from here for several years, is back
home.
Miss Pauline Selser of Bonnie Terre
spent the latter part of last week at
the home of Mrs. Hoelzel of Melzo.
Those who spent Sunday at the
home of Willis Moon were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Jettes of Bonnie Terre,
Mr.. and Mrs. Boring and son, Robert,
of near Melzo.
Mrs. Neal Cole of near Prospect
was shopping in Bonnie Terre one day
last week.
Those who were entertained at the
home Of VIM. A. Moon Sunday were:
Mrs. Ida Jones and little daughters,
Lass Cash and John Bailey.
Ellis Moon is attending Bonnie
Terre High School.
Lee Whittier has been visiting rel
atives and friends near Blackwell. y
| Charley Lawson was visitor in
Bonnie Terre one night last week.
/ VIM. A. Moon was a business Wis
itor in the vicinity of Blackwell part
of last week.
Pete Goodin of Leadwood motored
out here Sunday morning.
Edwin Murphy of near Big River
was in Bonnie Terre one day last
week.
Miss Annie Moon is ill at this writ
/ ing.
Robert Jones was in Bonnie Tcrre
Saturday.
Morris Jones and Henry, Lawson
were Bonnie Terre visitors one day last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lawson We're
guests at the home of their son, John
Rawson, Sunday.
Leonard Lawson was in Bonnie
Terre Friday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-22
ORDER oF PuBLICATIoN

OhDCA Va 4 ~ AA4ANS~NA
County of st. Francois,
State of Missouri, SIS.
In the Circuit Court, November Term,
1916.
Maggie A. Cox, Plaintiff,
VS..
Ernest Cox, Defendant.
Now on this 18th day of Septem-
Der, 1916, in vacation ofc curt, comes
Maggie A. Cox and files her petition,
duly verified, the object and general
nature of which is to obtain a decree
of divorce from defendant, Ernest
Cox. Said petition alleges, among
other things, the marriage of plain
tiff and defendant in the County of
Madison, State Of Missouri, June 8th,
1907; that defendant on the day
Of April, 1909, abandoned plaintiff,
and has absented himself from plain
tiff without reasonable cause for the
space If one whole year next before
tho fling of her petition; chat plain
tiff is resident Of the County Of ST.
Francois, State aforesaid, ard has, re-
sided in said State one whole year
next before the fling Of her said pc
tition; that defendant has absanted
himself from his usual place of abode
in this State, and has concealed him
self so that the ordinary process Of
law cannot be served upon him.
Wherefore, it is ordered by the
Clerk of this Court, in vacation, that
said defendant, Ernest Cox, be noti-
fed by publication that plaintiff has
commenced a suit in this Court
against him for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning a decree of divorce from him
for the causes hereinbefore mentioned
And it is further ordered that unless
the defendant, Ernest Cox, be and
appear at this Court at the next term
thereof to be begun and holden at the
Court House in the City of Farming
ton, County Of st. Francois, State Of
Missouri, on the 18th day of Novem-
Der, 1916, ard answer or plead to the
petition in said cause on said date,
the same will be taken as confessed,
and Judgment rendered accordingly.
And it is further ordered, that a
copy hereof be published in The
! Pennington Times, a newspaper
designated by plaintiff) published in
the County of st. Francois, State Of
Missouri, for weeks, successfully,
at least once a week, the last inser-
ton to be at least Is days before the
first day Of said next November term
of Court.
A true copy from the Record.
Witness my hand and the seal of
the Circuit Court of st. Francois
(SEAL) County, this 18th day Of
September, 1916
JOHN A. KNOWLES,
Circuit Clerk.
BY B. BRADY. u. C.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-22
CHURCHES TO
HOLD STUDENTS SUNDAY

Memberships in Columbia churches
to hold during the time students are
in the University of Missouri will
be available this fall. Local churches
in cooperation with the University
Y. M. G. A. have adopted the plan as
a part of the scheme more definitely
to interest all University students in
religious work.
The plan is to make it possible for
a student to take out a student aft
late membership in a local church
upon presentation Of a certificate
from his home pastor. The member
ship automatically ends when the stu
dent finishes his school work. 1t is
thought that the plan will keep stu
dents interested in religious work
without causing the breaking Of home
church ties.
October 8 will be known as Stu
dents Sunday at all Columbia church
es. Special services will be held I'M
der the direction of University stu
dents to acquaint newcomers with
the many religious organizations at
the University Of Missouri. The Y.
NJ. G. A. and the Y. w. C. A. have the
largest memberships. Both organiza-
tions have Bible study clubs, mission
airy societies and Gospel teams. Many
students continue in the work as vo-,
cation after their school days.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-22
SUSPECT STRIKES BACK

Carries Webb secured judgment
for $3.50 against William Byrd at
Jackson recently on the charge of
false arrest. About a year ago both
men were in store at jackson and
Byrd missed his purse and charged
Webb with finding and keeping it.
1t was not found on the accused, but
lately was discovered in box of
shirts in the store which Webb had
been examining that day. On the
trial of Webb he was acquitted and
he sued Byrd for false arrest secur-
ing judgment as stated.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-22
MISSOURI FOR THE
HOMESEEKE Err

The current issue of The South
west Trail, monthly farm paper
published by Rock Island lines, is de-
voted to the advantages of Missouri
from the homeseelter standpoint. 1t
is pointed out that no section of the
country can offer undeveloped farm
lands in such close proximity to large
markets as Missouri. Reference is
had particularly to the region south
of the Missouri River, lying between
st. Louis and Kansas City, where
land is still low priced. Stress is
laid particularly upon the advantage
es of the State for the little farmer
on a limited acreage in poultry pro-
duction, fruit and truck growing and
the like. Stories of success on tracts
of from three to thirty acres are in
teresting features of the issue, which
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-22
!: COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE !:

Nora Benham of Desloge spent
Sunday here with relatives and
friends.
Leo LaBrot of Flat River spent
Sunday here with friends.
VIM. Sloan, who purchased the four
room dwelling in the northern part of
town, moved Wednesday from the
residence owned by Felix Dixon.
Grant Lovvorn is building an addi-
ton to his new four-room residence
on Mill street.
Mrs. Sid Sutterfeld was an Elvins
visitor Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Smith and son, Earthel,
spent Saturday in Esther with Mrs.
John Moran.
Quite number of people from here
attended the Barnes circus in Flat
River Monday.
r. L. Gilbert has been employed to
take political census of Elvins.
The four-room cottage of Geo.
Detmer on West Main street, out in
the new addition was destroyed by
fire Wednesday about 10 o'clock. The
fire caught in the kitchen and was
wen NipsNl way bGLDt| hAoNSNNANN WI
But very few pieces of furniture were
saved and the whole residence was de-
stroyed, together with the fencing
around the yard. Nh. Detmer had
recently moved the house from Doe
Run. The property was insured, but
a big loss was sustained.
Harry Maurer spent Sunday here
with friends.
jefferson Layne and Chas. O'Brien
motored to Leadwood Saturday eve
ming.
rank Lawson of Flat River was
visitor here Sunday. q
o. A. Penberthy has sold his black
smith shop and auto garage to John
Burch. Mr.. Burch is at present en-
ployed at Federal, but he has en-
ployed Alfred Tribbly to conduct the
shop work in his absence. lopez jim
llerson has half interest in the shop.
John Clinton, Rev. M. d. Margraves
and John Vance motored to pawpaw
patch near Elvins Wednesday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-22
ELvINs

Mabel Rice and Cecil Eaton Of
Bonne Terre; Eta, .Nettie and Earl
Moore Of Jaydee; Lelah and Martin
Latimer and Lawrence Dace motored
to Iron Mountain Lake Sunday and
spent the day. An enjoyable time
was had by ALL
Mrs. Irving AuBuchon spent Tues
day at the home Of her parents in
Flat River.
Mrs. ]. Gould and daughter, Miss
Verda, were in Flat River shopping
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Ira Black of Flat River spent
Monday at the home of her parents
here
Miss 0ctava London departed Sat
urday for st. Louis, where she will
take 3-year nurse course at the
Missouri Baptist Sanitariun.. She
was accompanied by Mrs. S. I. D..
Smith.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-22
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera an
Diarrhoea Remedy.

Diarrhoea Remedy.
This is medicine that every fam
lily should be provided with. Collie and
diarrhoea often come on suddenly and
it is Of the greatest Importance that
they be treated promptly. Consider
the suffering that must be endured
until a physician arrives or medicine
can be obtained. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Dairrhoea Remedy has a
reputation second to none for the
quick relief which it affords. Obtain
able everywhere. (adv.)
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-22
G.. O.P. Senator
is Out for Wilson

New York, Sept. 12.--Former Sen
ator H. c. Hansbrough Of North Da-
kota, who served IS years in the
United States Senate as Republican,
announced Tuesday that he intends to
support President Wilson for re-elec-
ton. He reached this decision after
hearing one of Charles E. Hughes
speeches.
81 am going to support the Presi-
dent as a Wilson Republican" the
ex-senator told National Chairman
Vance C. Mccormick.
viii Work for Ticket.
Former Senator Hansbrough, who
was three times elected to the United
States Senate by the Republicans of
North Dakota, said he was en- route
to his home at DEVILS Lake, and in
tended to enter the campaign active
ly in behalf of the Democratic ma
tional ticket.
Zone of the reasons / cannot vote
for Mr.. Hughes is | cannot conscien-
tiously take orders from Theodore
Roosevelt and George w. Perkins,"
continued the ex-senator. 81 know
them of old.
Real Issue in Campaign.
after hearing the Grand Forks ad-
dress of Mr.. Hughes and noting the
fact that this tour of the northwest
was stimulated by the active presence
of the President of the Great North
ern Railway, I've been wondering
how many members of the Non-parti-
san League, when they vote in No
vember, will take account of the real
issue in this campaign.
81 am for Wilson, Wilson Re
publican-because | believe in the
principles of Abraham Lincoln, rather
than man who represents the spe-
cial interests and privileged classes,
as distinguished from the democracy
of the country"