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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
Paris Economic Confer
ence to Guard Against
Teuton Commercial
and Financial Con-
troll of Vital Interests
Another Object of Conference to
Show Germany the Entente
Allies Unity and Determina-
ton

London, Aug 2.-Premier Asquith on
opening the discussion in the House OF
Commons today on the resolutions of the
Paris economic conference said the Brit
,sb government had entered the confer
nce with two objects in view. The first
vas to convince these Central Powers
that the Entente Allies, whatever their
views on the economic policy, were re-
solved to wage war in complete unity
and determination in economic as we'll as
military spheres. The second was to
make preparations for the period follow
Ing the declaration of peace in view or
the known attitude and will of the Ger
mans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND WARMER

Weather forecast for northern New
England Fair and warmer Thursday;
Friday thunder showers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability Of
the firm you're trading with Is the first
consideration. We have been in the
Jewelry business right here on Lisbon
sold in our store TO be exactly as repre-.
scented. We also guarantee our prices to
be as low Cor lowerl as any other reliable
Jewelry House in Maine!
watches, Diamond Rings. Wedding
Rings. Seal Rings. Silverware for the
table and all sorts OF beautiful and
inexpensive Gift articles.
Drew's Reliable JeWe|ry Store
Established 1s61-55 years ago!
70 Lisbon Street. Lewiston. Ne.
aug1.d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
Boston Forecast

Boston Forecast
Boston. Aug. 2.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Thursday fair with
rising temperature. Friday becoming
unsettled, possibly thunder showers;
light to moderate southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
German System

Our eyes have been opened" said the
premier, las to the meaning of the man.
fold ramifications OF the German sys-
TEN Of economic penetration and COM
rercial and financial control Of vital in
teress and the use to which, with advan-
tage, this system could be put in time OF
war"
Germany. Mr. Asquith said, would be
animated with the same spirit when the
war was over The Germans already
were organizing their industries for an
attack on the markets Of the Entente
Anies, he said and for a vigorous, II pos
hble, attack on neutral markets.
TIE Germans would start with OBJ
Hous advantages, the premier contin-
usd, through their action in Destroy
ing the works and factories in the in
vaded countries, and because Of the
fact that they had a large maritime
meet safely informed in German and
neutral ports il would be necessary to
make preparations for the coming Of
peace and the resolutions Of the con-
ference represented the general lines
upon which these preparations would
proceed
Premier Asquith repeated that it was
an essential condition to peace that
Belgium and Serbia be restored.
Reviews Situation
Reviewing the situation in general,
Premier Asquith emphasized two points
nrS' the determination of the allies
70 obtain reparation for the devastat-
60 areas and second, that these reso-
'uuons are not aimed at neutrals."
Inc attention of the government"
continued the premier, has been call
90 10 the fact that some apprehension
mas arisen in neutral countries, more
especially in the United States with
'esdeo 10 these resolutions-that the
resolutions might he directed against
"eu'fa!s, That is not the case The res
''uuons contemplated only necessary
measures Of self-defense against eco
.Olnlc aggression threatening the al
Aes most vital interests, and in car
wing them into effect every endeavor
viii De made TO ensure neutrals against
suffering"
mere was no more hardened free
:, .auef than he, said the premier, but
~, one could be blind to the fact that
~, war with its upheaval of So
sna. poiitical and industrial relations,
,.s ses'ed new problems and modifi-
HO'is IN the solution Of problems.
.,s :" Edward Carson expressed gen.
s,s ~. approval Of Premier Asquith's
a. .aent and said that the questions
M, ann reform and free trade were
VA. concerned. If these resolutions
rn;o put into operation. the Ulster
Vito, leader said, it would be as
,n~ victory for Great Britain as
'id' could be won on the field.
,s on John A. Simon expressed doubt
j, -. all the free trade members
Inn. ae cabinet approved the resolu-
,,,;s ahd he warned the HOUSE
bow, oelng hurried into an an
sa,r OF the resolutions. He also
10 ,ht. u Inc House to do nothing likely
t,o,. the trade centers OF the world
co,o'ea Britain to. say, America
ssIs ~ Winston Spencer Churchill
ser.s "e government proposals de-
ous ~ "hole-hearted and spontane-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07
LITERARY SOCIETY TO RESUME
IT'S REGULAR MEETINGS

Following the vacation for the hol-
idays observed by the Pennington
Literary Society, the regular fort
nightly meetings will be resumed for
the balance of the season beginning
with the next program, January ID,
Following is the program arranged
by the program committee for rendi,
ton on Friday evening, January Ia
at the High School Auditorium:
Piano Solo-Miss Virginia Castleman
Reading-Carl Trauernicht.
Song-Melvin Mccarthy.
Ten Minute Address-Hon. Henry
Davis.
Cello Solo--Oscar Kennedy.
Reading-Mrs. w. E. Morgan.
Piano Solo-Miss Naomi Garner.
Chorus-The Lyric Club of Farming
ton.
The Christmas holidays and Other
conditions have caused falling of
in attendance at these programs re.
Gently, and it is hoped that everybody
who is accustomed to going and en-
joying the work of the society will
contribute to its success by bringing
one friend. There are scores of peo
pie in Pennington who have never at.
tended, thereby missing lot of pleas.
ure that is entirely free, is beneficial
and uplifting. If the regular attend.
ants will interest themselves in bring
ing one or more of these "stay-at
homes, it will increase interest il
the work of the Society and prove 6
genuine pleasure for those who are
thus brought into contact with it.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07
OZARK UNIVERSITY NOTES

The second shorthand theory class
honor student for this week is Eu-
gene 0rten, while for the third test
Messrs. Eaton and M. L. Kertz have
first honors.
Arthur McClintock, who has very
lucrative and responsible position in
the office of the Missouri Pacific Rail-
way in st. Louis, was visiting relativ-
es and friends in Pennington Satur-
day and Sunday. Mr.. McClintock
told President Moothart that he was
glad indeed, to see his Alma Mater
branching out and doing more and
more, year after year for the young
people of Southeast Missouri.
Cecil Sigman spent few days dur
ing the holiday season visiting rela-
tives and friends in this county. He
was in the college Office New Years
day, and reported that he is succeed
ing nicely, having very responsible
position in St. Louis.
Earl McClintock of Cape Girardeau
visited relatives and friends during
the Yuletide season in Pennington.
Earl is doing stenographic and gen
eral office work for the Himmelberg-
ter- Harrison Lumber Co. of Cape Gil
rardeau.
Misses Ruth Hawk and Esther Rud-
loft were welcome visitors in the col
lege office last week. Miss Hawk is at
present in a department of the Mis-
souri, Pacific service of st. Louis, hav-
ing very responsible position.
Prof. R. A. Beard, one of our grad
yates, now Principal of the Dexter
Business College, was a welcome Wis
itor during the holidays. Mr., Beard
reports school matters m vogni890S
reports school matters moving along
a, nicely, and is, in fact, we'll pleased
with his home in Dexter. He is a
Wlde-aWakc, energetic, hustilng bus
mess man, and doubtless, With his
colpartner, Mr.. d. L. Sanders, will
in due time give to Stoddard county
q high grade commercial school
Our winter term opened very an,
spiciously en- Monday morning, WITH
several new students present. Other!
have given US the information tina
they would be in next week, so WI
shall aim to give list of the winte
terms additional students later on.
Many Of our former students havt
been having severe attacks of |;
grippe. Some have not yet returned
to their school work.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07

Mrs. Dan Guessing returned Tuesday
evening from a visit to her old home
in illinois. She was accompanied
home by her mother, who will make
an extended visit here.
Mrs. J. c. Watson and little grand
son, James Watson Bentley, return
ed Tuesday evening from Marion, ILL.,,
where they spent the Christmas Holt
days with Mrs. Watson's mother. Mr..
Watson met them in st. Louis and
accompanied them home.
Miss Leila Suhre, of Muskogee,
Okla, is the guest of Mrs. ]. H. Jones.
G. A. Boyd, of st. Francois, Mo-,
was in Pennington Saturday and call
ed at this office to have his name en-
rolled for The Times the coming year.
He is employed by the National.
Mrs. H. D. Baker, of the st. Fran
co.'s Hotel, gave another delightful
D O'Clock dinner party IN the hotel
dining room last Thursday evening,
to the following guests: Misses Bessie
holland, Nan and Katherine Gardner,
and Leila Suhre, of Muskogee; Messrs.
Judge Weber, Fielding Mccormick,
Paul Jones and C. E. Rozier, Jr.
M. A. Patterson and John W. Rich
ardson, both on Route out of Bonnie
Terre, called at The Times Office Tues
day afternoon. Mr.. Patterson stated
that he would again be in the race for
the Democratic nomination for Sheriff
for which place he was beaten four
years ago by very narrow margin.
He feels that his chances of landing
this time on the inside are good.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07
LIVE STOCK MARKET

The hog market was very active
and strong today on all kinds, but ii
particular was this the case with the
good hogs which found ready sale
from all buyers. Receipts of 1880
head included about 1900 direct t.
packers.
The top of the market was 81 with
bulk of the good hogs $50 pounds up
wards at $500 to $500; pigs 10 ia
40 pounds at $6.4O to $685.; lighter
pigs $3.50 to $6.35, with rough hogs
at $6.25 to $3.50.
The quality of the hogs was good
If receipts the balance of the week
are held moderate, we look to see a
good active market during the time.
Cattle receipts 5000. The general
condition of the market on killing
steers, butcher cattle, yearlings OF
stock cattle was steady with yester-
day or last weeks close, but Gamers
are selling loo to 25c lower than Fri
day.
Sheep receipts $500. Lambs active
and strong today iwth best kinds at
$9.55. Sheep sold 15c to 25c higher
at S6.25 to $3.50.
Yours very truly,
National Live Stock Com. Co.
Jan. 4, 1916.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07

New York, Jan. 3.-The United
States Steel Corporation has decided
to offer its employees for 1916, under
the proft-sharing plan, $4,000 shares
of the common stock at IS, it was an
nounced today.
No offer of either common or pre-
ferred shares was made this year be-
cause of adverse business conditions,
but in 1914 the employees were per-
mitted to subscribe to the preferred
stock at 105 and to the common at 81.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07
WE SURELY APPRECIATE THIS

The following words Of commenda
ton and good wishes from the Rev
George W. Harlan, who passed the
91st year of his long, useful and be-
nefcent life last September, are sure
ly highly appreciated by US. Sucf
words of cheer and encouragement
make us feel good all over. We hope
some day to have the exceeding pleas.
ure of meeting and grasping him by
the hand
Pennington, Mo-, Jan. 5, 1916.
Mr.. A. w. Bradshaw:
Dear Sir: | send enclosed one
dollar for The Pennington Times
for the current year, 1916. You
have made good start as its
editor, on which l congratulate
you, and assure you of my best
wishes that you may be blessed
with good health, keep in good
spirits, be favored with very
large patronage, and with the
slogan Excelsior, climb higher
and higher until you make The
Pennington Times one of the
very best Democratic papers in
the State of Missouri.
Respectfully yours,
GEORGE w. HARLAN.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH
ELECTS OFFICERS

The annual election of officers of
st. Paul's Lutheran congregation was
held Sunday afternoon in its quarterly
meeting, and resulted as follows:
Peter Guessing, president; August
Menge, deacon; Peter Nell, trustee;
Chas. H. Guessing, treasurer: Prof.
E. Koschmann, secretary; E. Lueders,
collector of monthly contributions.
Congregation also decided to erect
a new parsonage, as soon as plans are
ready and the weather will permit
building.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07

Stephen Denton, one of pioneers of
Southeast Missouri, died at his home
near Irondale Christmas night, at the
advanced age of SO years. The fun
trail service was conducted Monday
by Rev. Longgrear, at Hickory Grove
Methodist Church. He is survived by
seven sons and four daughters. His
wife died about two years ago. One
son, A. ]. Denton, died December Is
1915. The surviving children are;
John, George, Charles, S. p, j. M
and R. NJ, Mrs. Mary McGrady Of Pc
tosi, Mrs. Eliza Cain of Irondale, Mrs
Lucy Horton of Bismarck, and Mrs
Hattie East of Colorado. Roy Horton
mine foreman for the Federal at No
shaft, was one Of deceased's grand
sons.-Lead Belt News.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07
Read This and Save Trouble

SECTION 1S OF ORDINANCE No. SO Of the
City of Pennington: ALI persons are required
to keep the sidewalk in front of the tenements
respectively occupied by them land where
houses are occupied by several tenants, then
the persons occupying the tenement or tene-
ments nearest the street,, swept and clear of
mud, dirt and filth, and after any fall of snow
to cause the snow to be Immediately removed
into the carriaSe-way of the street, under
penalty of not less than two dollars for fail
ure to comply with the requirements of this
section; and the Street Commissioner shall
report to the Mayor all persons who by such
failure become liable for said penalty.
This ordinance will be rigidly enforced.
Published by order of the City Council.
E. J. MCKINNEY Mayor
SAM F. ISENMAN, Clerk.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07

Speaking of capacity to assimilate
punishment, John McBee has driven
hack for thirty-seven years.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07
Church Notices
st. Paul's Lutheran Church

st. Paups Lutheran Church
H. Hallerberg, Pastor
Epiphany. Divine services will be
held as follows:
Sunday School at $3.50 a. m.
No preaching service in the morn
ing.
German preaching in the evening
at 1880. Subject of sermon, "ThC
Prophets Exhortation: Arise, Shine"
A cordial welcome to all.
The Berea Bible Glass meets We'd
nesday of next week at 1880 p, m.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07
Christian Science

Services are held each Sunday
morning at II o'clock in the new Tet-
ley building in the halls of the Schu-
bert School of Music.
All are welcome.
Subject of lesson sermon: "Sacra-
ment"
Golden Text: / Chrinicles 1929.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07

Maynard, $s.55; e. M. Laakman, Inf
supplies, SLAB; John A. Knowles,
circuit clerk, services November term,
$127.,o.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07

Occasionally there is man who
shows manifest indications of orig
inality. Jim Rowley never says, "The
same to you"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07
For SALE

Chevrolet Sour Ninety, equipped
with electric lights and starter. Run
about 100 miles,. R. Stretesky,
Bonnie Tere, Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-07
SOUTHEAST NEWS

One of the most singular captures
of any wild game reported recently
was on Tuesday when big 200-pound
buck deer was killed by running into
a moving Iron Mountain freight train
at Keeners. The deer chased by dogs,
gained such speed that it was impos-
sible to stop before running into the
train, which cut off the chase in the
direction the animal had been run
ning.-Poplar Bluff Citizen-Democrat.
Portageville Southeast Missourian
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Tanner spent
last Saturday afternoon in town doing
Christmas shopping and happily went
home ladened with gifts for their lit
tie children. When bedtime for the
children arrived the fond parents had
planned to unwrap and look the pres
ents over but one of the children was
disposed to stay up with its parents
who did not want the child to see the
Christmas things. To hurry the child
to sleep the father threatened to shoot
it and took down his gun and laid it
on the bed. After the child had gone
to sleep and Mrs. Tanner was sitting
on the floor sorting the packages, he
reached, for the gun to put it away.
1t became entangled in the bed clothes
and was discharged the load striking
her in the head causing almost instant
death. The husband was Frustrated
over the dreadful accident which has
turned his Christmas pleasure into
sorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-09
Church SERVICES
UniVersalist Church.
Taylor street.

Taylor street.
Rev. Thos. Chapman, of DeF'uniak
Springs, Fla, will preach a; o'clock
Sunday evening. The public is in
vited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-09
Aggie Students
Invade Fields
Dead Soldiers

Andersonyille was invaded Saturday
by the students of the Agricultural
school, and from latest reports, the
damage done to the big picnic supper
was enormous. Seventy strong, the
students of the local school swooped
down upon the helpless cakes, sand
Wiches, and other viands of coroner's
delight, and total destruction was the
result, that is, total destruction to the
feed.
The day was spent in exploring the
prison grounds, and looking at the
wonderful monuments, erected by the
Northern states to their dead soldiers.
Quite a large number of Americas peo-
pie accompanied the students and a
good time was the order of the day.
The party returned Saturday night on
the 7;30 Central train.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-09
ASHBuRN RECEIVES
HONORS IN DEBATE

Americas High school lost both de
bates Friday night, but by very close
decisions. The negative team compos-
ed of Wilbur Giddings and Gust And
erson, journeyed to Fitzgerald and
engaged the strong team Of that high
school in debate. After very heated
contest the judges by ? to / vote
gave the decision to the Fitzgerald
speakers.
In the triangular debate to decide the
district winners, Ashburn won five
points, Americas succeeded in securing
twice, while Fitzgerald gained two
points. Ashburn won the district prize
and is entitled to five points in the
coming high school meet in Cordele,
April 14th and 18th. The fact that
Americas and Fitzgerald tied, means
that neither school will be given any
vote for second place and Ashburn
now has five points spotted" them by
the High school association of the
Third District.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-09
RECRUITING STATION
BUSY DURING SATURDAY

The recruiting station al the post
office, under supervision of Chief Gun
ner's Mate C. E. Smitherman, was busy
taking applications Saturday for ser
vice in the United States navy. Sever
al took the physical examinations, re.
CURED of all recruits, and almost all
the applicants passed satisfactorily
Americas already has sent probably a
dozen men to the navy, and from indi-
cations at present, this number will
be greater before the station is closed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-09
REPLY EXPECTED
SOON FROM KAISER

WASHINGTON, D. c., April S.-The
German reply to the inquiry present
ed through Ambassador Gerard, as to
whether German submarines attacked
the liner Sussex and other merchant
ships carrying Americans is momen-
tarily expected.
Unofficial Berlin advices say Am
bassador Gerard has forwarded pre-
liminary report, but no details are
contained in these dispatches. Presi-
dent Wilson is aboard the Mayf1ower
enjoying a weekend cruise, and any
thing received from Berlin will be for
warded him by wireless.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-09
Couple Born
On Same Day

ATLANTA, Ga, April 8.-Mr. and
Mrs. A. 7. Roberts, who live near
Lawrenceyille, Ga, were born in the
same year, on the same day and at the
same hour o'clock in the morning.
They were born 1858, married in 1878,
and celebrated their fifty-eighth birth
day on Sunday, March 10, last month.
They have lived happily together for
thirty-eight years, rearing five chill
dren, four business men and one beau
titul daughter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-09
BALLOON DAMAGED
BY SIGHT sEERs

PENSACOLA, Fla, April S.-The
naval observation balloon which broke
from its moorings here Friday and
landed later at Argyle, Fla, was badly
damaged by persons residing near the
scene of it's descent, according to I'M
official reports.
1t is said many residents near Ar
gyle believed the balloon to be Yep
pelin, originally sent on raiding the
Gulf coast country. A tall pine tree
stopped the airship's fight.
1t is not known definitely when tho
men sent to get the balloon will re-
turn here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-09
REV. THOMAS CHAPMAN At
UAIVERSALIST CHURCH TO-DAY

Rev. Thos. Chapman, newly appoint
ed superintendent of Universalist
Churches, of Kentucky, and former
missionary of Georgia and Florida, will
preach Sunday evening, beginning at
o'clock. He will give the Universal
list Interpretation of the parable of the
Rich Man and Lazarus"
Friends of the Universalists and
public generally are cordially invited
10 attend. The usual song services be-
gins at 1880, congregational singing.