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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-10-27
Proposed by Initiative Petition.
THIRD CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

Prohibiting after July LIST, 1917, the
manufacture of, the introduction into,
and the giving, exchanging, barter
ing, selling or dispOsing of intOxicat-
ing liquors in the State Of Missouri,
except wine for sacramental purpOs-
es, prescribing a penalty for the viO-
latiOn thereof and repeating all parts
of the Constitution, Statutes and Mu-
nicipal Laws in conflict Herewith.
Proposed amendment to the Con-
stitution of Missouri, to be submitted
to the legal voters of the State OF
Missouri for their approval or rejec-
ton at the regular general election to
be held on the seventh day of No
vember, A. D. 1915, prohibiting the
manufacture of, the introduction into,
and the giving, exchanging, bartering,
selling or disposing of Intoxicating
liquors in the State of Missouri, ex-
cept wine for sacramento purposes,
prescribing a penalty for the violation
thereof and repeating all parts of the
State Constitution, State and NUM-
cipal Laws in conflict herewith.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEG
PIE OF THE STATE OF MISSOU-
RI:
Section /. From and after July first,
1917, no Intoxicating liquor or Ii
quors, except wine for sacramento
purposes, shall be manufactured in
or introduced into the State of Mis-
souri, under any pretense. Every per-
son who sells, exchanges, gives, bar
tiers or disposes of intoxicating liquor
of any kind to any person in the State
of Missouri, or who manufactures or
introduces into, or attempts to intro
duce into tie State of Missouri, in
toxicating liquor of any kind; except
wine as aforesaid for the purposes
aforesaid; shall be guilty of mis-
demeanor and upon conviction shall
be punished by fine Of not less than
three hundred dollars nor more than
one thousand dollars, or by impris-
onment in the county Jail not less than
six months nor more than twelve
months, OF by bottle such fine and i'm
prisonment.
All parts of the State Constitution,
and laws of the State and municipali-
ties therein. conflicting with the pro
visions of this section, are hereby re-
pealed.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-10-27
:: COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE +"

business session a short program was
given. Miss Essie Reid played a
beautiful piano solo, Miss Jean Stoph-
let sang and Mrs. A. W. Miller play
ed piano solo. The teachers in our
schools were present, and during the
social hour ice cream and cake were
served. 1t was a very delightful oc-
casion The club room in the Domes-
tic Science building was beautifully
decorated with ferns and autumn
+ leaves. the work of Mrs. Horton and
Mrs. Dobbins. The next meeting of
the club will be held on Friday after
noon, October 27, and will be an in
teresting one. Every member is eX-
pected to be present. All ladies OF The
Lead Belt are invited.
Claude Bair, operator at the M. Il
& B. t. depot, has been given the
agency at Elvins. They will continue
to reside in Flat River, where they
recently purchased a pleasant home.
Hosea Murrill left on Monday morn
ing for Chicago and other points OF
two-weeks' vacation trip.
Miss Poynew and her mother were
guests of Leadwood friends ovel
Sunday.
P. G. Haynes left on Friday after
noon on a vacation trip of severa
| weeks.
Harry Sylvester of Pennington was
a weekend visitor at the home Of
DR.. and Mrs. G. E. Cecil.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-10-27

Rev. Ball of Paragould, Ark, is
holding a meeting at the holiness
church at this place.
Lee Vanamberg visited home folks
in Lutesville SunGay.
Try Sal Yermi Stock Remedies, at
Laakman's Drug Store.
Miss Dulcie Snyder, who has been
very i'll with typhoid fever, seems to
be improving slowly.
Ode Clemens and wife of Webb
City are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
ons of this place.
Guy Murphy and Miss Gertrude
Wilkerson Of this place were quietly
united in marriage at the home of the
Justice, R. P. White, Thursday after
noon. We wish this happy young
couple all the pleasures that life can
provide.
James Maddox, Edna Acuff and
Mary Mcfarland were Fredericktown
visitors Monday.
Special reduction on all felt and
velour hats at the Enterprise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Snyder of near
Doe Run spent Sunday at the bedside
of their niece, Miss Dulcie Snyder
who is very ill with typhoid fever.
Splendid rains the past few days
have put the ground in good condition
for wheat sowing.
]. S. Jarnigan and family of this
place moved to st. Louis Friday
where Mr.. Jarnigan has employment
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-10-27
CONSTITUTIONAL BALLOT

the same with all suitable and incl
dental powers. And to enact other
special laws at the same session or at
other sessions of the General Assem-
bly, to amend and improve the said
act, or to supply omissions or correct
errors or defects therein.
Section 2. The General Assembly
is hereby authorized and empowered
to enact a law or laws appropriating
as loan out of the moneys of the
State Treasury, the sum Of one million
dollars as a working capital for said
corporation.
Section 8. The General Assembly
is hereby authorized and empowered
to enact q law or laws exempting
from State, County and Municipal
taxes the assets of said Missouri State
Land Bank and all debenture bonds is
sued by it.
Section A. Any law heretofore en-
acted by the General Assembly in ac-
cordance with the provisions of Sec
tions l, 2 and hereof shall be deemed
valid from and after the adoption
hereof.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-10-27
KNOB LICK

Hugh Mcdowell, who has beer
working in the Lead Belt for some
time, is spending the week with home
folks here.
]. F. Maddox of Oran, Mo-, is the
guest of Miss Edna Acuff this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Parmley re-
turned to their home in Frederick.
town Wednesday, after an extended
visit with the formers mother, Mrs
w. Parmley.
Pleas williams butchered two fins
hogs Friday.
Ralph Hallett returned home Sun
day from visit IN the Lead Belt.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-10-27
Proposed Amendments to The
Constitution Of Missouri.
FIRST CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

Giving the General Assembly OPP
tional power to make provisions for
the granting of pensions to the de-
serving blind.
Joint and concurrent resolution sub
hitting to the qualified voters of the
State of Missouri, an amendment to
the Constitution thereof, concerning
pensions to the deserving blind.
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE SEN
ATE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESEN-
TATIVES CONCURRING THERE
IN:
That at the general election to be
held on Tuesday following the first
Monday in November, 1916, there shall
be submitted to the qualified voters
of Missouri, for adoption or rejection,
the following constitutional amend
ment, to-wit:
That section AZ of article ~ of the
Constitution be amended by adding
thereto the following words: "Pro-
vided further, that nothing in this Con-
stitution contained shall be construed
as prohibiting the general assembly
from granting, or authorizing the
granting of, pensions to the deserving
blind, as may be provided and regu-
lated by law"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-10-27
ELvINS

Chas. McCroery and family of
Webb City returned to Elvins Satur-
day night where they will make their
home.
Herman Polite, who has been in
Oklahoma for some time, returned to
his home here Saturday.
Jesse Hughes of Webb City has re-
turned to Elvins.
Try Sal Vermi Stock Remedies, at
Laakman's Drug Store.
Marvin Harvey, formerly barber
in Joe Cooks shop, has resigned and
bought an interest in a shop in Flat
River near the Illinois Southern de-
pot. =,
The Elvins Literary Society will
hold its first meeting this year Friday,
(tonight) Oct. 9th. A short pro-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-10-27

gram has been arranged. after which
a business meeting will be held.
One of the business places of Ell
wins that has been wired for electric
lights is the Miller Hotel building.
Lewis Baker, who has been on the
sick list for some time, has improved
and is able to be out.
Prof. Poston spent Sunday in
Bonnie Terre with home folks.
Special reduction on all felt and
velour hats at the Enterprise.
Rev. Foreman, District Supt. of
the Anti-Saloon League, delivered
thrilling message at the M. f..
Church Sunday night. Mr.. Foreman
stated that we were going to kill old
John Barleycorn and bury him with
his face downward so that when the
resurrection day Games he will scratch
to get out, but instead of getting out
will go further down and at last find
his home.
Mrs. G. H. Denton and daughter,
Miss Lucy, departed Wednesday fo!'
Kansas City. where they will spend
several months visiting Mrs. Denton's
daughter, Mrs. C. A. Greer, and fam
lily. .,
L. X. Goyro is moving his family
into the Patterson property on the
east side. and T. l.. Ross is moving in
to the house vacated by Mr.. Covro.
Chas. Lewis OF Pennington has pu"-
chased the Lassiter property in tn ?
west part OF town and contemplate
moving his family into their new
home about the first of the month.
Chas. Large and family are spend
| ing few weeks in Eldon, Mo-, witt
Mr.. Large's parents.
Mrs. Sam Wolfe is spending few
days with her daughter, Mrs. Leon
Seowden, Of near Fredericktown.
Mrs. John Paul of Doe Run spent
Monday bere with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Black Of Flat
River spent Sunday here with VIM
Smith and family.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-10-27
Proposed by Initiative Petition.
SECOND CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

To empower the Legislature of Mis-
souri, to create, by special law, State
Land Bank with power to loan mon
ey secured by deed of trust on agri-
cultural lands and to issue bands, and
authorizing the appropriation of One
Million Dollars Isl, 900, 100000 out of
the State Treasury for that purpose,
and to exempt the capital and bonds
of said bank from taxation, and val
idating any legislation heretofore en-
acted for such purposes.
MISSOURI STATE LAND BANK
AMENDMENT TO THE CON-
STITUTION.
Proposed by legal voters by Initia-
tive Petitions under the Initiative and
Referendum Provisions of the Con-
stitution, empowering the General
Assembly to enact special law Gre
ating a corporation to be known as
the Missouri State Land Bank, with
powers to mobilize and liquidize farm
credits, to appropriate State moneys
as a loan in aid thereof, and exempt
ing from State, county and munich
pal taxes all of tie assets of said
bank, also debenture bonds issued by
it, and providing for the validating OF
any law enacted by the General AS
sembly in accordance herewith.
Be IT ENACTED BY THE PEG
PIE OF THE STATE OF MISS0U-
RI THAT THE CONSTITUTION BE
so AMENDED AS TO PROVIDE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section /. The General Assembly is
hereby empowered to enact special
law to create corporation to be
known as the Missouri State Land
Bank, with power to make loans on
notes secured by deeds of trust or
mortgages upon agricultural lands,
and to issue debenture bonds against
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-10-27
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES

Mrs. Emma Owens, teacher of the
Pleasant Mound school, reports no
tardies nor truancies for the first
month. She also reports eight visitors
for the month, five parents and three
school officers.
Supt. ]. u. White of the Flat River
schools, with the able assistance Of
his efficient corps of teachers, is bus
lily engaged in making educational his
tory. All of his grade teachers are
taking the regular Reading Circle
work and his high school teachers are
beginning in their weekly meetings a
study of the proceedings of the Ma
tional Educational association. The
Flat River High School has joined the
Missouri High School Debating
League. Twenty-four boys and girls
constitute the debating squad which is
under the direction OF Miss lnez Har-
ris, instructor in English, and Miss
Alma Umbeck, instructor in mathe-
MATES.
Miss Edna Green of the Stone
school held ciphering and spelling
contest on last Friday evening for the
patrons and pupils of her own and
surrounding districts. This was a
most enjoyable affair and served to
bring patrons into closer touch with
the work of the school. May we not
have more of such social gatherings
all over the county. Miss Green's
school also observed Columbus Day
with appropriate exercises.
The Esther schools, under the capa-
BILE direction of Supt. G. M. Danuser,
and Principals Marguerite Warren
and C. W. Granger, are forging to the
front with rapid strides. Owing to the
addition of another department and
an additional year in the high school,
three new teachers have been added
to the staff. Last year only two years
of high school work was offered; this
year they are giving a three years
course, and by next year they hope
and expect to make it fully accred-
tied high school. A number Of good
things can be said for Esther, some
of which will appear in this column
next week.
'Lest you forget" Missouri State
Teachers Association, November To-
10, at st. Louis. We confidently ex-
pect to enroll 100 per cent Of the St.
Francois county teachers. The Coun-
ty Superintendent has sent out en-
rollment blanks to all teachers dur
! ing the past week and expects prompt
and hearty responses. Let us get to,
gether and let the world know that st.
Francois county teachers are united
and are doing yeoman service.
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-10-27

When Messrs. Roosevelt and Taft
brought themselves to the point Of
shaking hands. each seemed to know
instinctively that the other did not
expect him to reply to the meaning
less inquiry. "Tiow do you Coz
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-10-27

Cold weather brings many sorrows,
but it must not be forgotten that II
also brings mince and pumpkin pies.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-10-27
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The increased cost of milk is being
used as another argument against
prohibition.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-10
ORCHARD DEMONSTRATIONS.

The County Agent assisted by an eX
pert, M. B. Morrow, will conduct eight
cen pruning demonstrations in eighteer
different towns during the third anC
fourth weeks in November The fol-
lowing is the schedule:
w. A. jennings orchard, Orwell, No
vember 10 at 10 "a m
w. B. Farnham's orchard, Shore.
ham, November 16 at 2 p. m.
C. Evarts' orchard, Salisbury, No
vember II at 1890 a. m.
Roy Palmer's orchard, Middlebury,
November II at 2:30 p. m.
Carl Church's orchard, Whiting, No
vember 18 at a. m.
John Sperry's orchard, Cornwall, No
vember l8 at 10:30 a. m.
E. l.. Wright's orchard, Weybridge,
November Is at 2:30 p. m.
Frank O'NeiPs orchard, Bristol, No
vember 20 at 8 a. m.
Perley Browns orchard, Starksboro,
20 at 1920 a. m.
A. R. Potter,s orchard, New Haven,
November 20 at 2:30 p. m.
w. S. Birkett's orchard, Ferrsburg,
q at 8 a. m.
Mrs. N. Oppenheim's orchard, Ferris
burg, November q at l0:3O a. m.
C. H. Stones orchard, Monkton, No
vember 2l at 2:30 p. m.
Thomas Fletcher's orchard, Bridport,
22 at 8 a. m.
Fred Wilmarth's orchard, Addison,
% at 1920 a. m.
William Noonan's orchard, Panton,
% at 2:30 p. m.
F. 7. Guindon' S orchard, Lincoln, No
vember 27 at 2 p. m.
The Addison County Farmers Asso-
citation has gone to considerable expense
in getting this expert to assist Mr..
Carrigan in the work of pruning apple
trees and it is very much desired that
the farmers will take advantage of the
occasion to learn how to prune their
trees Systematically. One of these
demonstrations will be carried on with
in a short distance of nearly every man
in the county and anyone at all inter-
ested in apples should be present at one
OF these meetings.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-10
HOPE DILLON.
orchestra,

Miss Charlotte Dillon, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick +, Dillon, of
Washington street, and Robert d.
Hope, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dumas d,
Hope, were married at st, Mary 5
Catholic church Monday morning at S
o'clock. Rev. Thomas j. Leonard pas
tor of the church, performed the cere-
mony The bride wore a travelling suit
of broadcloth trimmed with black fur,
and a picture hat of black silk velvet.
The bridesmaid, Miss Kathryn Dillon, a
sister of the bride, wore suit of brown
and black picture hat. The
best man was Philip LaFleur, cousin
of the groom. After the ceremony the
wedding party went to the home Of the
brides parents where a wedding break
fast was served.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-10
BARN BURNED.

A fire broke out in barn on Shannon
street near the college property Monday
at 2:30 p. m. and but for the prompt
assistance of a number of the college
students the new house standing near
the barn would have gone also. The
barn was sheet of flame when the
students hastened to the scene with the
college chemical fire wagon and kept the
house from catching. The town fire de-
partment arrived on the scene little
while later; and started stream from
the big hose to playing on the barn, but
it was an entire loss. The house
escaped with severe scorching. The
barn was owned by William Halnon and
contained considerable hay, farming
tools and new sleigh. The fire was
discovered by Henry Dumas, who rush
ed into the barn and managed to get
out a horse. The loss will reach nearly
$1,000, which is partly covered by insur-
ance. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-10
FISH AND GAME MEETING,
Officers Elected and New Mem
bers Added 90 League.

The annual meeting Of the Addison
County Fish and Game league was held
in Grange hall in Vergennes Tuesday
afternoon at five o'clock, There was a
large attendance and several important
subjects were brought up for discussion
A large number of new members were
added to the league at this meeting,
making total Of 27O active members
now in the organization, 1t was voted
to have the annual summer outing OF
the league the last week in June, the
place to be decided on at later meeting
of the officers. The reports showed the
league to be in prosperous condition
The following officers were elected
President, N. S. Foote Of Middlebury;
vice-presidents, A. j, Freegard of
Whiting, C, H. Smith of Bridport' and
G. S. Farr of Bristol; secretary, +, c.
Smith of Middlebury; treasurer, W, II,
Wheeler of Vergennes; auditors, II. +.
Powers of New Haven and j. H, Donelly
of Vergennes; legislative committee, R,
W. McCuen, chairman, j. H. Donnelly
of Vergennes, r. II. Holcomb of Add
son and N. S. Foote, Following the
business meeting the annual banquet
was held at the Stevens House, about
200 partaking of the supper furnished by
Landlord Daniels At the close Of the
banquet the guests were pleasantly en-
tertained by Thompson Blood of Boston
During the evening the election returns
were received in the banquet hall and
music was furnished by Daigneaut
orchestra.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-10
MATTISON-CALHOUN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Calhoun announce
the marriage of their daughter, Agnes
Dorothy, to Archie W. Mattison Of Al
bany N. Y, on Monday, November 6.
Miss Calhoun was formerly teacher in
the graded schools in this village. They
will reside in Albany where Mr.. Mat
tison is engaged in the insurance bust
ness.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-10
"DADDY LONG LEGS.

The delightful comedy, Daddy Long
Legs" will be presented in this village
by Miss Marion Clarke on the evening
of November %, under the auspices Of
the Missionary association of the Con-
gregational church. Miss Clarke is an
impersonator of unusual talent.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-10
THE ELECTION.
Ira H.LaFleur WIN Represent Mid
dlebury In Legislature.

Election day in Middlebury passed off
quietly, The Republican ticket was
elected by good majority, There was
but one candidate for town representa-
tive, Ira II. LaFleur, and he was given
a handsome vote by his towspeople.
Although the early reports of the
election for president gave Mr., Hughes
the election, it was not fully decided
until Thursday night when the returns
showed President w lson to have
majority of six in the electoral college,
The vote for Senator in Addison County
follows
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-10
CENTURY CLUB MEETING.

The regular meeting of the Century
club will be held with Mrs. H. M. Seely,
South street, Tuesday evening, Nov
ember IA. Subject under discussion,
Fitting Of Woman for the Home. !"
Leaders, Mrs. Seeley, Mrs. Bristol and
Mrs. Balm.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-10
MUSICAL COMEDY A SUCCESS.

The musical comedy, "The Dutch De-
tective, " was given before two crowded
houses at the town hall Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. The comedy was
given under the auspices of St. Mary's
church and was staged and conducted
under the supervision of Edward Woos-
ter. The different parts were well
taken by the local talent which made up
the cast, and frequent applause was
given throughout the play.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-10

Ira H. LaF'leur, who had no opposi-
tion for town representative, received
357 votes with 50 scattering.
For justices of the peace the follow
ing were elected
Ira II. LaFleur, 439.
j. +. Weeks, 450.
Geo. N, Shambo 462,
G. j. Hodges, 445.
Milo X. Moore, 455,
f, G. Brookins, 45l,
VIM. II. Sheldon, AL.
Fred NJ. Foote, 444
c. c. Wells, 443.
A. w. Dickens, 453
Following is the list of representa-
tives in Addison county;
Addson-E. W. Whitford r.
Bridport-R. Hemingway, R.
Bristol-M. W. Wilson.
Cornwall T. Howard Atwood, R.
Ferrisburg-S. Noonan, r.
Goshen-F. H. Chamberlain.
Granville A. A. Briggs, r.
Hancock "A. L. Miles r.
Leicester Frank Ayers, r.
Lincoln-L. A. Bryant, R.
Middlebury-l. H. LaFleur, R.
Monkton-D. E. Mech, X.
New Haven-C. S, Dana, r.
Orwell-R. c. Brown, R.
Panton-W. r. White, R,
Ripton-John Stoddard, R.
Salisbury-Paul Field, R.
Shorehaln-P. W, Waite, R.
Starksboro. w. Dixie.
Vergennes W. Tuttle, K.
Walthath H. E. Wright, R.
Weybridge- Charles Baker, R.
Whiting-F. C. Rawson, R.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14
BUILDING DESTRUCTION
 UNEXPLAINED

OTTAWA, Feb. 12.-Diligent investi' gation has failed to reveal the cause of the Ire which destroyed the Cana dian parliament building and the au- thorities are as much a qnandary as ever. Despite the statements that ex- plosions were heard shortly before the outbreak of fire, 1t Is now commencing to be believed that they could hardly have had any connection with the fire
 The officials are working on many theories but the riddle seems a long way from solution unless an intima- ton given out by leading Dominion official today may be accepted as fur nishing evidence that the officials have discovered more than they are willing to admit. The official in question has hinted that chemicals thrown on papers in the reading room of the building may be the cause of the fire.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

Today Is St. Valentines day in the Roman calendar. Although the day is one that is usually dedicated to the love missives 1t is said to mark the death of the venerable saint. who Is supposed to have been beheaded on the 14th day of February, A. D. 306, at Rome. The custom of sending valen- tines arose from the old notion that the birds begin to mate on the present day which finally led to the custom of young men and women choosing each other as valentines" for the ensuing year by sending love missives to each other