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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28

The city has purchased an Austin
Air Compressor Oiling Machine for
oiling the streets, which arrived last
Friday. 1t has tank capacity of
$50 gallons and cost in the neighbor-
hood of $3.50 including freight. This
is one of the most approved and sat
sfactory street and road oilers manu-
factured, and is said to save from 25
to so per cent wastage of oil over the
old sprinkler heretofore used on our
streets. However much or little oil
there may be in the tank of the Aus
tin, the air compressor insures a reg
ular and even flow of oil, without
waste from jolting or passing over
uneven surfaces.
Two carloads, or 10000 gallons of
oil, have been ordered and will soon
be here. The oil has been purchased
through an agreement of our enter
prising business men, and the proper
ty owners or residents along the
streets to be oiled will be assessed pro-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
High Track Team
to Ste. Genevieve

The track team of Pennington High
School will go to Ste. Genevieve on
Saturday, April 20, to compete in a
tri-city meet with Ste. Genevieve and
Perryville High Schools.
On account of failure to reach an
agreement with Bonne Terre, Desloge
and Flat River High Schools on either
of two important matters, Farming
ton High will not enter the st. Fran
co.'s County Meet at Bonne Terre on
Saturday next.
The rules governing the st. Fran
co.'s County Meet do not now, nor new
er have prohibited man from enter
ing the meet for the fifth time. Halle
of Pennington has competed the four
previous years, and in the absence Of
any rule to the contrary seems EMIT.
led to enter this year. The schools
named above protested, and Farm
ington offered to keep out Halle pro-
vided that Farmington's last years
team be awarded six silver medals
won by them in the 1915 meet, but
not yet allowed because of a ruling
made by the referee of the meet. The
substance of the ruling was that be-
cause Of the measuring instruments
used in the 1915 meet not meeting the
requirements Of the A. A. U. Rules
the records were not official; henco no
medals for breaking records could be
awarded, Flat River has agreed that
the medals should be awarded but
Desloge and Bonne Terre refuse to
consent. Pennington feels that JUS
tiee to her boys would require that
one of the above propositions should
have been accepted by the protesting
schools.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
Public Library to
Open Next Week

Because of the inability of the Pub
lie Library Board to finance the Ii.
brary under the original plan, the As.
sociatlon met last week and re-organ-
lied, Under the new organization, il
is provided that six trustees shall be
elected and shall constitute Board of
Managers for the Library. The trus-
tees elected last week will hold office
until the annual meeting in January.
The bylaws provide that the offic-
ers of the Library Association shall
be chosen by the trustees from among
their number.
The Board of Trustees met on
Thursday, April 20, and organized by
electing the following officers: Pres
ident, Mrs. E. G. Scrutchfield; 1st
Vice President, Prof. w. L. Johns;
End Vice President, Mrs. C. o. Mel
son; Secretary, Clyde Morsey; Treas,
Barney Petty; Supervisor of Library,
Mrs. M. P. Cayce.
Immediately after the organization
of this Board, the following commit
tees were appointed:
Committee in charge of receiving
books: Mrs. M. P. Cayce, Miss Beeson,
Mrs. O. w. Bleeck, Prof. Johns.
Committee on finance: Mr.. Petty, Mr..
Mckinney, Mr.. A. S. Davis. Com
mittee on buildings and grounds:
Prof. Johns, Mrs. J. B. Smith, Mr.. j.
w. Mccarthy. Publicity committee:
Mrs G, 0. Nelson, Mrs. Harry Den
man, Mr.. A. w. Bradshaw.
The Board voted unanimously to
move the Library from the High
School and open the same to the pub
lie the first Of the week. The Libra
ry room in the new Tetley building
has been redecorated and arrange
ments have been made to have the Ii
brary moved at once.
It has not yet been determined
how many days during the week the
Library will be open, but it is def
nitely decided that the reading room
will be open on several evenings
each week.
The ladies and the business men Of
town have been quite liberal in SUBJ
scribing funds for the purpose of sup
porting the Library in its new quar-
sers. The expense of maintaining the
Library has already begun and those
who have made subscriptions will as
;ist the management TO a great ex-
.ent if they viii forward their sub
'criptions by mail to Mr.. Petty, who
S treasurer of the Association.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
SHALL WE BOND
FOR BETTER ROADS?
Why Should the People Now Living be
Compelled to Continue to Bear the
Handicap of Poor Roads?

We find that there is considerable
sentiment in favor of bonding ST..
Francois county for road purposes, and
We believe, if presented to our peo-
pie in the proper way, such propo-
sition would carry by decisive ma
lority. The people are coming to ap-
preciate more and more the advantag-
es and economy of good roads, and
are willingly being taxed for road
improvement and construction. This
county will this year pay road tax
OF 30 cents on the hundred dollar as
sessed valuation, and the money de-
rived from this source is being wisely
and judiciously expended in improv-
ing the roads of the county and put
ting in macadam road as far as the
money will go. Not only are the peo-
pie willingly paying this road tax,
but in numbers of the road districts
they are raising money by private
subscriptions to improve certain
stretches of roads, turning the
amounts into the treasury and re-
ceiving an appropriation from the
County Court of an equal amount
to be added to the subscription
to be applied to the particular
work for which the subscriptions
were raised. This has greatly help
ed road improvement in the coun.
ty, but while we have managed to con-
struct many miles of creditable road
in the past ten or twelve years by
this system, the process has been slow
and expensive.
Why not do this work on large and
cheaper scale, saving both money and
time, by raising a sufficient fund
through bonding the county to have all
the principal highways graded, mac
adamized and put in good condition
at once? The payment Of the bonds
would be extended over period Of
years, the annual road tax would not
be increased to any appreciable ex-
tent il at all, and we would have inn
mediate use of the roads with all the
benefits that go with good public high
ways. Under our present system we
are payinpss5 cents OIL the hundred
dollars assessed valuation and build
ing our roads by piece-meal--a very
expensive plan-and not getting as
good results as we might, The tax
rate to pay the interest on a bonded
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
A Small Number

The past week has not been nearly
up to the average in bringing forth
new or renewal subscriptions, for
which lack we are inclined to, in some
measure at least, blame the weather
conditions, which have been generally
dark and depressing. We know that
the constant improvements that have
been made in the appearance of The
Times should add to the general de
mand for the paper.
The new subscribers the past wee
are; Walter Mcfarland of Elvins, !
Mcdaniel Of Esther, Edward Grif
fard Of Flat River. Tom Wells of
7armington Route &, Monroe Kerla-
ron of Bonne Terre Route /, Those
renewing are; r Lee Mitchell, Pan
anna, Q. q, y d. Martin, Windsor
Colo, J. n Ward Of Desiege, R. j
Clay Of J@advaaed.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
Cleanup Crusade
To Begin Monday

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen
have designated next Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday, May / to 3, as
Clean-U Up days for the city of Farm
ington Everybody is requested to
appoint himself or herself committee
of one to see that Pennington is put
in a cleaner condition than it has ev-
er been found before.
The city wagons will start hauling
early Tuesday morning and for this
reason it is urged that not later than
next Monday our citizens have their
refuse which is to be hauled away,
packed in receptacles and put near
the street or alley in places conven-
lent to be reached by the city wagons.
1t is recommended that all brush on
vacant lots and in other places be
placed in piles and burned; that out
houses be cleaned and disinfected;
low places drained, and that lime and
other disinfectant be used freely in
places which require disinfecting<
The city has been repairing the
streets in many places and next week
will begin the repairing of other high
ways. Thereafter the oil will be or
dered shipped and placed, on our
strsats, 1t is the hope Of the City
Council that the town will be, thor
oughly cleaned before the oil arrives.
Cinders
The city can use cinders on it's
streets in numerous places, provided
the cinders are kept thoroughly clean
of glass, nails, tin, and other sharp
substances. Therefore, cinders will be
hauled free of charge, provided they
are in such places where they can be
reached and in such condition that
they can be used on the streets.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
WEDDING BELLS
Pennington Girl Weds Pros
porous Chicago Bust
ness Man

Miss Pearl O'Sullivah, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William O'Sullivan of
Pennington, and Mr.. Edward True
man Freeman, a prominent young bus
mess man Of Chicago, were married
ats o'clock Saturday evening, April
%, 1916, at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs. Lillian B. Gillespie, in
st. Louis. Rev. r. A. Montgomery,
pastor Of Tyler Place Presbyterian
Church, officiated at the interesting
ceremony. s
On account of the recent. illness of
Mrs. Gillespie the wedding was a
simple home affair, only the imme-
diate members of the family being
present. The bride and groom left
on the train at midnight for Chicago,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
Couldn't Be Suited

No, | can't marry you," she said
to the shipping clerk after he had pro-
posed. "You see, you are too extra
VACANT" Is
"Me extravagant?" shouted the
shipping clerk. "Me? Why, on the
contrary, dearest one, I'm very eco
nomical. / have to be.p
"Then, more than ever | feel" she
said, "that | cannot be your wife"
"You can't be my wife because I'm
economical" he gasped, bewildered by
her shifts and changes.
"No. oh dear, no." she answered
"But because you have to be.Y--Bos-
ton Globe.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
Recital
By the Faculty of the Schubert School
of Music, assisted by
The Women's Lyric Club.

Mr.. Barroll, Violin; Miss Mary Jane
Henderson, Accompaniste.
Marche Pontifcale-Lemmens- Mrs.
Forsyth.
My Lady Chloe CIough-Leighter-
Women's Lyric Club.
Largo Handel Mr.. Porter.
1.-THE Lord is My Light Allitsen-
Mrs. Nelson.
Barcarolle from tales of Hoffman"
-Offenbach-Lyric Club.
Easter Offertoire- founded on the an
cient Easter Carol, 30 Fill, o FL
de'-Clement Loreb-Mrs. Forsyth.
Snow -Elgar-Lyric Club. Violins,
Mr.. Porter and Mr.. Barroll.
The 10y Of Spring Wpodman- Mrs.
Nelson.
Mazurlea Wieniawski Mr.. Porter.
owflal cs-Carver.
he Cateehist- Hadley-- Lyric
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
Not Unusual

The cold weather of the past few
ays which made overcoats quite de-
irable, is not unusual at this season
{ the year. In 1909 it showed on
lay lst, and in 1911 while it did not
row it was cold enough to mo The
ueeh Of MAY wish she were s9ornaa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08
DR.. ERNEST F. KING DIES
For Fifteen Years Was Connected
With the Emergency Hospital
in This City.

DIR. Ernest F. King. sixty years old. di-
rector of the dispensary of the Emer-
gency Hospital. and known to thousands
of the ,.atients of that institution treated
during the past fifteen years, died this
morning at the hospital He had been i'll
for about a month and was operated on
Saturday Arrangements for the funeral
services have not been completed. but
probably will be held Saturday afternoon
under Masonic auspices
Dr. King was a native of Maine. He
had been connected with the Elmer
gency Hospital for years. and had been
director of the clinic and dispensary
for the past five years. He was in
strumental in the building of the new
hospital building on New York ave-
nue. which the institution now occupies.
DR.. King was an associate professor
of surgery at the George Washington
University. He was prominent in medi
cal circles of the District, and was a
member of r. B. French Lodge. No.
Is, F. A A. NJ. and of Lafayette Chap
ter No. J. Royal Arch Masons- His
residence was at 2210 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. and his summer
home was at Mclean. Va His wife,
his father and brother are living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08
ORPET'S TRIAL rs BEGUN.
States Case Will Rest Chiefly on
Circumstantial Evidence.

I WAUKEGAN. Ill, June S.-With the
Jury finally completed after the exami-
nation of more than loo men in six
teen venires the actual trial of W. H.
Orpet the university student, charged
with the murder last February of his
CORNER sweetheart. Marion Lambert
was begun today. David r. Joslyn, as
sistant to the states attorney, was pre-
pared when court opened to outline the
case of the prosecution and tell what
the state hopes to prove. 1t is under
stood the defense will reserve its open
ing statement until after the evidence
Tor the prosecution has all been pre-
scented.
/ The states case will rest chiefly on
circumstantial evidence. and it was
along line of questioning on this
point that many of the veniremen were
Excused from jury service. the state
asking. each man if he would favor the
infiiction of the death penalty on cir
cumstantial evidence only. Letters from
Drpet to the girl will be introduced as
Evidence by the state. and are expected
10 form n important part of the prose-
Buttons case. a number of the letters
made public today were written by Or
bet while he was at the university in
Madison Wis. Most of the letters are
but those of a school boy to his sweet
heart, but in some of them is a hint at
the relations of the two and the posi-
biIity OF the delicate condition of the
Eirl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08
RESULTS NOT YET KNOWN.
Only Partial Returns From the
West Virginia Primaries.

WHEELING, W. VA, June s.-Re-
turns from s22 out of 1870 precincts
throughout the state for the republic
can gubernatorial nomination at the
primary election Tuesday gave Judge
Ira E. Robinson o3,1S0 votes and
Attorney General A. A. Lilly o.
$40. Returns from the same number
of precincts for the republican nominal
ton for United States senator gave
Representative Howard Sutherland 49,
SIS. William F. Hite 1911. B. S. Rosen-
bloom 6.8S5 and A. p. White 9,2s2. Re-
turns from $50 districts for the demo-
cratic nomination for governor re-
suited 1924 for ]. B. Cornwell. 1886
for Col. D. f. French and 3453 for
Cory Hogg. Representative Bowers was
renominated on the republican ticket
in the second district by 1900 and for
mer Representative H. c. woodward
was believed to have received the nom
nation in the fourth district.
Theodore Burton won the republican
presidential preference by $4,000 and
Woodrow Wilson the democratic in
dorsement by 10000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08

ST. & Sl.25 Shirts, 55c
Neglige Shirts, Of ma
dras, percale and soft finish.
mercerized cloth, laundered
or soft turn-back cuffs.
Soc Underwear, 33c
"Porosknit" Underwear
short-sleeve shirts; knee
and ankle length drawers.
Nearly all sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08

SOC Underwear, 29c
Herbert" Make Athletic
Observation-Disclosures coat
shirts, knee-length, double
seat drawers, In broken
sizes.
39c and soc Caps, z1c
Lightweight Wool Caps,
in new patterns, made with
tapped seams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08
29c, 39c and SOC
White Suitin6S.

The seasons most favored White
Suitings and Skirtings-the assortment
includes white pique, imperial beach
suiting. double-twill gabardine basket
weave suiting, pique striped rep and
waffle suitings. Good. desirable lengths
for suits and skirts. All full 3s inches
wide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08
Takes a Shot at Bryan. 80


Without the celebrated black cigar
..Uncle Joe" bowed and smiled. The reso-
buttons committee still was at work and
the sneakers devoted their efforts to kill
ing time.
..Chauncey." said Uncle Joe. turning to
Mr., pepew II am coming to your Tooth
anniversary
The crowd laughed.
We fell out from the personal
standpoint largely four years ago.
said Mr. cannon. but there is not GO
ing to be any further falling out, be
cause this convention will nominate a
worthy ticket and it will he elected.
This year we'll have no shibholeth
from anybody. he said The coun-
try's bigger than any man or set of
men.
When he got to discussing American
ism Mr. Cannon practically repeated
the melting pot speech he delivered
several months ago in the House dur
ing the passage of the immigration
bill.
: Cannon closed at l:10 pm. and Sem
ator Rorah was called upon to speak.
I While Senator Borah was speaking 1t
was learned that the committee on resolu-
lions had about two more hours work be-
fore it
( 1t is stated that when Senator Borah
Concludes recess will be taken until
! o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08
at Typical Friday Savings

HSI FOOT. bdf-
gain Tablet
Odds and ends of
boys wearables, on
first floor bargain ia
BILE. consisting of Per
Gale Wash Suits, sizes
3 to I years; boys and
children's Straw Hats,
Bloomer Pants. Shirts
lsize II. only, white
MILDLY Trousers. Blouse
Waists and other brok-
en- lots from the Boys
Clothing Depart m n I.
Choice at &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08
Bureau Issues First License.

The first license and signal number ever
issued to hydro-aeroplane was given
today by the bureau of navigation to the
Scoot, described as gas .hydroplane -of
twelve gross and eight net tons It was
built at Wrangell Alaska. and it's home
port is given at Seattle. Larsen e. Clark
Of Seattle are the owners. but it is not
known what business the vessel will par
ticipate in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08

75c Union Suits, 42c
Anderson plaid madras
Athletic Union Suits. with
elastic strap shoulders and
band; closed crotch.
Csc Underwear, 19c
BalbriRgan Underwear
shirts with short sleeves,
ankle-length drawers, with
double seat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08

The lot includes -4o-inch White
French Wolfe, 40-inch White India
Linon, 4O-inch White Irish Batiste. 40
inch White French Organize, and other
desirable white materials for women's
waists and dresses and childrens wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08


vas for national preparedness and the
convention approved 1t. .
! When Mr.. Depew gave signs OF stopping
the crowd wanted more. 60 on. tnes
cried. After speaking seventeen minutes
AIR. Depew turned to the chairman ana
asked if he should continue
Go ahead" said Senator Harding
Takes Shot at Bryan
when I turn to a pacific. said he' re-
Stunning. Il turn to a leading exponent
my friend Mr. Bryan, who is here in the
hall
The former Secretary was IN the press
stand as a newspaper correspondent. ana
sat smiling at the reference to hlmseii
and the laughter that followed.
. Mr.. Depew spoke thirty inmates his
parting shot was that If the convention
gets in trouble over any question beiore
II the delegates should call on the eider
statesmen and he was one OF them.
There were calls for other speakers ana
after Chairman Harding had restored
order he introduced former Speaker can
non as grand old Uncle Joe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08
Reasons for Early Selection.

though, is believed to be in the evil
dent purpose of the President to see
that the democrats have their machin-
cry in good working order from the
moment the convention adjourns, pre-
pared to give prompt battle to the OPP
position, whatever it may be. The re-
tirement of Chairman McCombs was
arranged for long ago, and was form
ally announced some months back
MIR. McCombs will not, under the pres
ent determination of the President. he
the spokes man of the party at ST. Louis
and new democratic manager will ap-
pear on the horizon.
Efforts today-to learn who the selec-
ticn will be were unavailing. One hint
that New York man would be
picked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-08
WILL MAKE EARLY CHOICE
President to Name Democratic Com
mittee Chairman Before Ma
tional Convention Closes.

President Wilson. it was learned to-
day. will select chairman of the next
democratic national committee before
the St Louis convention closes next
week. and in all probability his choice
Will be his personal representative at
the convention, recognized by the mem
bers of the new national committee as
the man to look to in all party af-
fairs
The Presidents decision is unexpect-
ed. as it was generally understood he
would make the selection after the con-
vention and at his leisure. In picking
his man so soon the President breaks
most precedonts
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Harry Linn. wife and two sons
left Sunday for Fayette where they
will visit his brother Rev Paul
Linn and attend the Methodist
Conference that is i'll session there.
They spent five weeks here with
Mrs. Inns brother, George w.
Thompkins, and other relvsives.
They left their home in Oklahoma
six weeks ago 1t took week to
come across the country in their
car. They have many friends in
this community and had pleasant
visit here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Node Green has received a letter
from Chas, Beurgen saying that
Mrs Beurten was critically i'll at
Kansas City They have spent part
Of every summer here for wear
and have many friends here. Their
home is in Moline, Kansas.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

J. A. McAtee has bought out the
interest of his partner, Tom Miles,
in the paper business and after
today will be sole proprietor. Miles
and McAtee have given splendid
satisfaction in the past and MI,
McAtee will continue business in
the same old way.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

J. NJ. Grain of Galesbure, Ill, WIS.,
tied his niece, Mrs J. W. Rouse the
first of the week. He visited in
Shelbina, Clarence and several 9TH
er places. He had been spending
a month in Colorado.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs. Geo. Sidener and daughter
Of Hannibal, were the
guests Of relatives in this city the
first of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs. N. A. Robinson, and grand
daughter, Pearl Jacobs, of Quincy.
who have been the guests of Eugene
Evans returned to their homes
Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Miss Mary Finnegan of the E. A.
Thompson Dry Goods Co, is taking
a two weeks vacation. She and her
mother went to St. Louis Monday
to visit Towney Finneean and wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31
Read the Democrat.
See DierkS& Hays about your ice

Eden Pierceall is the guest Of
his cousins Pearl and Carl jacob
in Palmyra, this week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

The missionary society of the
Methodist church will meet next
Friday at 2:3O with Mrs T. F. Leake
as hostess and Mrs. Cornelia Tooley
as leader of the study hour.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. D. P. Worrell, of
Bowen H., who were the guests Of
Mrs. Dora Hallock returned to their
home Wednesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-08-31

Mrs. Cora. Umstattd, Of Macon
spent Sunday with friends.