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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01

The little 100000 collected by the
Republicans by popular subscription
is merely little joke. At best we
can only surmise, but it is probably
$50,000,000 if the truth were known.
The Republicans were pledged to re-
peal the Underwood bill. The phrase
ology of the Republican platform was
no accident. Repeal meant repeal of
the income tax, which is over $780,
100000, nearly all of which comes out
of the multi millionaire Republicans,
as there amt no such animals in the
Democratic party, so you can see
they would be making a good invest
ment, to spend fifty millions and get
the income tax repealed and save ov-
er two hundred millions every year.
Fine idea, Ell?
Well, do not worry if the Demo-
Gratis do not control the next House
Of Representatives. On every meas
ure that President Wilson recommend
ed, there were from 40 to 70 pro-
gressively inclined Republicans sup
porting it and they will do so again,
and we have the Senate by at least
IL votes. Republicans in the Senate
are stiff-necked, but in the House
they are afraid to oppose progressive
measures.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01
TAXING VALUES

Editor Pennington Times:-YOur
timely articles on inequalities of val
uation and assessment of property in
st. Francois county have been widely
read and the writer has heard many
favorable comments thereon by a great
many of our citizens.
The taXpaying citizens of this counA
ty are beginning to get their eyes OPP
en- as to these gross inequalities, and
if they are permitted to continue, the
officer so continuing them will be call
ed upon to make an accounting There
is not single farm or other property
outside the great Lead Belt section
but that much greater valuation is
placed upon it than maintains through
out the Lead Domain. Why this dis
elimination? Is it because their pro-
perties are valueless, or is it some
thing else? The writer is cognizant
of certain lead companies which have
been leased to parties who have erect
ed dwellings thereon from whom the
companies collect lease rental of
from fifteen to fifty dollars per lot. /
1t should be bourne in mind that this
land on which these houses are con-
structed is rated as wild pasture land
upon which the proprietors collect a
yearly stipend of at least sixty dol
lars per acre, while they pay taxes on
valuation of something like two dol
lars per acre. So you see the i'm
provements thereon are virtually I'M
taxed. 1t does not require very as
tute mind to readily discern that
something is radically wrong in the
way in which these valuable proper
ties are able to avoid bearing their
proportionate share of government
responsibilities. Echo answer how!
If it be just that such a condition
maintains as to lead lands, would it
not be equally just to give the farmer
as low valuation on all of his land
that is not in actual cultivation? 1t
is well known to all, who have given
the matter a sober thought, that the
vast holdings of the various COM
panies in our county were not OBJ
tanned for the purpose of pasturage
but for their mineral wealth which was
found to exist sufficiently abundant
to warrant the purchase of the same.
To illustrate our contention we will
suppose that farmer A owns farm of
one thousand acres, of which about
two-ffths is utilized by productive
cultivation, the remaining three
fifths being devoted to pasturage and
timber. Does the Assessor value this
farm for purposes of taxation from
its least productive part or does he
take its greatest productive value?
Ask the farmer. Our sparseness of
revenue arises from this unjust dis
elimination as to values between the
great body of citizens and the wealthy
mine and vast mineral land owners
of our county. When this unjustness
is removed, and equality of valuations
and assessments are made, when the
great corporate wealth of this coun-
ty is required to contribute its share
of the burdens as well as sharing in
the benefits of government, then and
not until then, will the objects of gov
eminent be maintained
More anon,
r. G. M.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01

children, grandchildren and many
other relations and friends were pres
ent and took part. After the cere-
mony the party retired to he home of
the aged couple where sumptuous
dinner was spread and partaken of by
all who were present. A real fam
lily reunion was INDUCED in the rest
of the afternoon and evening and all
enjoyed the event very much, wishing
Mr., and Mrs. Schilli many more years
of continued happiness and that they
may be spared to each other until their
diamond anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schilli were married
November 20, 1866, at Zell, by Rev.
Father Stein, Mrs. Schilli being Miss
Louisa Dome. After their marriage
they made their home on farm near
Weingarten all their life time. A few
years ago they sold their farm to Hen
ry j. Harter and at present live in
To their union thirteen children were
born, namely: Joseph S. and Raymond
of Weingarten; Annie, Mrs. Emile
Giesler of Ozora, Elizabeth, Mrs. Fred
Schiller, Valentine, Catherine, Sister
M. Raphael, Leo, Justina, Josephine,
Mrs. VIM. Cherry, Philomena, Sister
M. Evangelista, William, Edwin and
Charles A., all of st. Louis.-Ste.
Genevive Fair Play.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01
WRAPPING TwINE FROM PAPER

That wrapping twines which give
thorough satisfaction can be made
from paper has been demonstrated by
experiments made by the Forest Pro-
ducts Laboratory at Madison, Wis
consin. Several hundred packages,
each containing a medium sized book,
were wrapped and fastened with the
lightest weight paper Irvine and were
mailed to various points throughout
the United States. Reports show that
practically every package was re-
ceived in good order and that in no
case was there any damage which
could be charged as fault of the
Irvine.
In making Irvine the paper is cut in
to narrow strips which are then twist
ed tightly to form cord. The strength
of the Irvine depends upon the char
acter of the paper used and the pro-
cess of treatment. 1t is well adapted
to number of purposes, but the for
esters say that as yet no satisfactory
means has been found for protecting
paper Irvine from the action of water
and it should not be used where it will
be exposed to moisture.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01
SYSTEM IN ROAD BUILDING
WILL CONSERVE EXPENDITURE

The effect of systematizing the
spending of County and State roads
funds is illustrated in recent bulle-
tin written by E. j. McCaustland,
dean of the School of Engineering of
the University of Missouri, Better
Highways" The bulletin is issued by
the University Extension service.
Dean McCaustland gives example of
a Missouri county which has had a
road tax of 81 $50 each year spent in
a careless manner which could be
made to supporta 100000 twenty
five year bond issue at five per cent,
building at least twenty-five miles of
good gravel road.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01
FLAT RIVER, MISSOURI
Conditions in the Lead District.-St.
Louis Company Buys Land.-New
Mill of Federal Lead.-DOe Ran
Power Plant.-FredericktOwn
District.

During the past four months this
district has prospered under the high
price of lead. For time the mar
ket showed tendency to decline, but
about the middle of August quotations
became stronger and remained so
since. All of the companies are OPP
Grating to full capacity of the smelt-
ers, and record output Of lead is be-
ing made. There are no indications
of labor troubles, the men being sat
isfied with their wages, which are
higher than ever before. The COM
panies are investing in properties and
plants. Drilling, both prospect and de-
velopment, has been pushed all the
summer.
The st. Louis Smelling & Refining
Co. has recently bought the PIN tract
just south of Elvins, consisting of
$50 acres; the purchase price was
$165,000. 1t has also purchased the
F. W. Hill tract between Bonnie Terre
and Leadwood, consisting Of less than
a quarter section, for which was paid
100000.
The new mill of the Federal Lead
Co. at Elvins is nearing completion,
the machinery, shafting and launders
being in place. The building is work
of art for this district, being entirely
Of concrete and steel. Its operation
will be watched with interest, as ev-
cry development in milling in this dis
tsrict has been utilized in the new
plant.
The new power plant of the Doe Run
Lead Co. at Rivermines is also near
ing completion; the building is of
brick. Steam turbines are used for
producing power.
The Boston-Elvins Co., a new cor
p0ration in this field, is now opening
a mine south of Elvins.
The Fredericktown district is OPP
Grating on a scale greater than at any
time since the panic of 1907. The
Missouri Cobalt Co. has taken over
the North American property, and is
remodeling the plant, both mining and
milling. The metals to be treated are
lead, zinc, copper, nickel and cobalt.
Mining and Scientific Press.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01
HEALTH NEWS

Dog fanciers have long noted that
when a house-dog begins to get fat
and wheezy it is pretty apt to be at
tackled by stubborn skin disease. In
such case they cut down the diet
and increase the open-air exercise,
thus relieving the Over-burdened body
of poisonous substances.
The sin of gluttony is common and
therefore much condoned, but like ev-
cry other violation of Natures laws,
has a penalty. Fat inefficiency, slug
gish mentality, the Redeemed nose, the
pimpled face, certain of the chronic
skin eruptions, and much fatigue and
nervousness are due to the abuse of
the digestive apparatus. Rich, indi-
gestible foods in large quantities,
highly seasoned to stimulate the lad
ed palate, are forced into body al
ready rehellious frvm repletion. Ex-
ercise is largely limited to walking to
and from the table and bodily deteri-
grafton proceeds rapidly. Many an ov-
er-fed dyspeptic, suddenly dragged by
the stern hand of circumstances from
life of physical ease and plenty and
forced to work out of doors suddenly
discovers that his semi-invalidism
has gone, that chronic skin derange-
ment of many years standing has dis
appeared and that new vigor and
zest of life has been given him.
Not every one can spend his whole
time in the open air. but certain
amount of exercise and plain whole
some food in an amount not exceed |
ing the body's needs can be had by al
most everyone. These are not fad
dish food theories: they are just plain
sense.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01
JAMES T. DOBBINS DEAD


James T. Dobins, one of the oldest
and best known citizens of our coun-
ty died at the home of his grandson
James Carter, near Lesterville, on
Monday evening, Nov. 10, 1916, from
heart trouble, at the advanced age of
83 years, two months and eight days,
having been born September 5th,
1888. Nearly all of his life he had
resided in this county, having moved
here when about 10 years of age. In
the early days of the discovery of
gold in California he went to that
State where he remained for some
time. Upon his return home from the
West he engaged in farming and
stock raising, in which he was very
successful, and later engaged in buy
ing and selling stock, mercantile and
mill business and buying real estate,
which he was foresighted enough to
see would greatly enhance in value.
His dealings were always on the
square and by reason of his close APP
plication to business, his honesty and
fair dealing he amassed a considera-
BILE estate, variously estimated at from
100000 to $150,000.
His wife and children have all pre-
ceeded him to the great beyond sew
eral years ago, but he is survived by
six grand children and host of other
relatives and large circle of friends.
His remains were laid to rest in the
Rayfield cemetery on Wednesday eve
ming, the funeral being conducted by
Hopewell Masonic Lodge, of which he
had long been member.-Center-
Vile Outlook.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01

The Democrats are going to con-
test the seats of four newly select
ed mot elected) Republican Senators.
New and Watson in Indiana, Suther-
land in West Virginia, and Mclean in
Connecticut. All of these States were
carried by Republican money and
these Senators should be unseated on
account of election frauds, of which
there is ample proof. Just to think,
the Republicans spent over $4,000 in
Hartford, Conn, alone.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01
GOLDEN WEDDING

Last Monday, Noy. 20, 1916, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Schilli of Weingar-
ten celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary. A Nuptial HIGH Mass
was said in their behalf in the Vein
garten Catholic Church by Rev. Fa-
Their VIM. A. Kotte at which all their
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01

New York must have risen about
three feet higher out of the Atlantic
since the election by reason of the in
crease of the weight of California on
the Pacific side.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01


We, H. E. Brown as president, and
R. w. Hornsey as cashier of said bank,
each of us, do soleinnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of
our knowledge and belief.
H. E. BROWN. President.
R. w. HORNSEY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 9th day of November, A. D.
nineteen hundred and sixteen.
Witness my hand and notarial seal
on the date last aforesaid. Commits
stoned and qualified for term expir-
(SEAL) ing September 23rd, 1920.
ROSCOE B. JONES, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
E. o. BROOKS,
]. S. STEINMETz,
c. H. CLANCY,
Directors.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01

We, J. D. Mitchell as President,
and J. J. Roberts as cashier of said
bank, each of us, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best of our knowledge and belief.
j. d. MITCHELL, President.
]. ]. ROBERTS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 9th day of November, A. D.
nineteen hundred and sixteen.
Witness my hand and notarial seal
on the date last aforesaid (Commis-
stoned and qualified for term expir-
(SEAL) ing January 8, 1919.
W. N. FLEMING, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
ED. HELLER,
S. ]. TETLEY,
A. WULFERT,
Directors,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01
No. $50.
Official Statement of the Financial
Condition Of the
BANK OF HARRINGTON

at Pennington, State of Missouri, at
the close of business on the 18th day
of November, 1916, published in The
Pennington Times, a newspaper print
en- and published at Pennington, State
of Missouri, on the LIST day of Deem
Der, 1916:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, I'M
doubtedly good on per
sonal or collateral. 49,. 1912 ,096.51
Loans, real estate. ...... 84,494.16
Overdrafts ........ ..... 2,352.30
Bonds and stocks ........ 74,43l.44
Real estate Banking
house) ................ 100000
Other real estate ....... 24,084.43
Due from other banks
and bankers, subject to
check ................. 242, 235.42
Currency .............. 11,492.00
Specie ................. 2,356.94
Other resources, as fol-
lows: Exchange in tran
sit ................. 2,51S.66
Total ................ 1866, O61.s5
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in. ....$ 100000
Surplus fund ............ 100000
Undivided profits, net -. 39,680.80
Due to banks and bank
ers, subject to check. 267.31
Individual deposits, sub
ject to check. $50. 1856, 1854
Time certificates of depos-
it .................... 339, $3.50
Total commencement. 1856, 061 .85
State of Missouri, County Of st. Fran
co.'s, IS:
We, w. M. Harlan as president, and
M. P. Cayce as cashier of said bank,
each of US, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of
our knowledge and belief.
w. M. HARLAN, President.
M. P. CAYCE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this oath day of November, A. D..
nineteen hundred and sixteen.
Witness my hand and notarial seal
on the date last aforesaid. (Commis-
stoned and qualified for a term expir-
ing September 25th, 1919.
(SEAL)
]. P. CAYCE, Notary Public.
(PETER Guessing,
Correct wv. F. DOSS,
Attest: (J. E. KLEIN,
Directors.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01

COlSJ SS'
We, P. A. Shaw as president, and
L. H. Williams as cashier of said bank,
each of us, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of
our knowledge and belief.
P. A. SHAW, President.
L. H. WILLIAMS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 9th day of November, A. D.,
nineteen hundred and sixteen.
Witness my hand and notarial seal
on the date last aforesaid. Commits
stoned and qualified for a term ex-
(SEAL) piring May oath, 1917.
OSCAR L. HALLE, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest;
W. C. FISCHER,
C. B. DENMAN,
W. L. HENSLEY,
VIM. LONDON,
Directors,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01
No. 1855.
Official Statement of the Financial
Condition of
THE FARMERS BANK

at Pennington, State of Missouri, at
the close Of business or the 18th day o.
November, 1916, published in The
Pennington Times, newspaper print
ed and published at Pennington, State
of Missouri, on the LIST day of Deem
Der. 1916;
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01
No. 982
Official Statement of the Financial
Condition of the
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY BANK

at Pennington, State of Missouri, at
the close of business on the 18th day
of November, 1916, published in The
Pennington Times, a newspaper print
ed and published at Pennington, State
OF Missouri, on the LIST day of Dccem-
Der. 1916:
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-12-01
No. 2004
Official Statement of the Financial
Condition of the
BANK OF BLACKWELL

at Blackwell, State of Missouri, at the
close of business on the 18th day of
November, 1916, published in The
Pennington Times, newspaper print
ed and published at Pennington, State
of Missouri, on the LIST day of Deem
Der, 1916:
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-03-15
SHUTDOWN NEWS

Mrs. Casperson left Saturday
for her home at Faribault.
Theo. Simenson and family
left Wednesday for their new
home in Clay county. The best
wishes of their Shutdown friends
go with them.
A party of friends and neigh
bors surprised Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Kagel at their home Wednesday
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Kagel
will soon move to Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Amann
and children arrived Tuesday
from Sleepy Eye for a weeks
visit with the Emil Tonak fam
lily.
w. F. Stewart, instructor in
agriculture at the Tracy high
school will be at the Shutdown
school house Wednesday even
ing, March Is, and will give an
Illustrated talk on Livestock and
Poultry. The County Agent }.
E. Neil will also be present.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-03-15

spend few days visiting rela-
tives and friends.
Rev. George. Bollinger Of Sea-
forth, returned home Tu esday
after spending few days Wis
ting Evangelist Rev. A. B.
Keller who was conducting SER
vices here.
Mrs. L. w. Root and children
of Osmond, Nebraska, arrived
here Tuesday to visit with rela-
tives for a while.
A basket social will De held
at the city hall Friday evening,
March II, under the auspices OF
the Christian Endeavor Society
of the Presbyterian church.
Gammelgard Brothers held
their auction sale Tuesday de-
spite the disagreeable weather.
A fair sized crowd attended the
sale. Carl G.. Croker was the
auctioneer.
County Supt. of Schools Mrs.
Adella G.. Pratt visited the Nor
gan school Tuesday. Mrs. Pratt
says she is very we'll pleased
with the progress of the school.
Joe Schouveller, of Nicollet,
was in town Saturday visiting
friends and relatives. Joe for
merly lived here, but is now in
business at Nicolett.
A white mitten" party was
held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. c.. G.. Sasse Friday even
ing. About forty couples were
present. The evening was spent
in playing progressive rock. A
good time was reported. :.
Alma and Emma Nelson who
are attending Redwood Falls
high school, visited their par
ents at Wayburne from Friday
until Sunday.
Miss Rose Netzke arrived
here Saturday to visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Netzke
after having visited relatives at
Sleepy Eye for some time.
Anna Jensen left Saturday fol
/, Redwood Falls where she visited
with her parents over Sunday.
The Caucus was held at the
city hall Saturday evening
About ninety-fve voters were
: present. VIM. Miller was nom
mated for president of the coun
: Gil, F. H. Scheiffert, c. Broscf
:. and Theodore Bethke for coun
cilmen. A. P. Metag was nom
S mated for clerk.
e Through some mistake Of tn,
film company the Broken Coin
Y was not sent Thursday but an
II other three reel feature wa
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-03-15

business matters, returning on
the same day.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. R. Kramer
went to Milroy Monday for sew
eral days visit with Mrs. Kra-
mer's parents, returning Wed
nesday.
Joe Parker made business
trip to Wabasso, returning on
the same day.
Ed. Steffl Sr. returned Friday
from Redwood Falls where he
attended the county commits
sioners meeting.
John Klabunde left for Sleepy
Eye Friday for several days on
business matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Netzke left
Sunday for Morgan to visit with
friends and relatives, returning
Monday.
Ed. Stefl Jr. returned Friday
from Sleepy Eye where he has
been working for his uncle, John
Steffl, for several months.
Mrs. F. Plotz left for Sleepy
Eye Tuesday to visit with
friends, returning Saturday.
Miss Emma Prokosch from
Comfrey arrived here Friday to
visit with friends and relatives
for several days.
Ed. Wichmann made a bust
ness trip to Wanda Saturday,
returning Tuesday.
JOS. Kcelbs is reported on the
sick list.
Miss Marie Kohle returned
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-03-15
WANDA WANDERINGS

Miss Mary Jenniges returned
Thursday from a weeks visit
with friends at Mankato.
The Misses Gertrude and Hell
en- Jenniges were Wabasso call
ers Monday.
c.. Brell from Minneapolis was
seen in town Friday.
Rev. Tychsen returned from
Comfrey Saturday.
A number of young folks were
invited to a rummy party at the
F. x. Schlumpberger home Mon
day evening. A very pleasant
evening was spent, Miss Flor
ence proved very entertaining
hostess.
Messrs. C. Braskat, H. Auf-
derheide, B. Eichten and A. Bal
fanny were New Ulm callers last
Tuesday.
The Township Program of
Willow Lake Township will be
held in the school house at Wan
da, Friday, March II, commenc-
ing at 10 o'clock with a pro
gram and dinner at twelve. A
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-03-15

shown at the Brownie theatre.
Friday the films arrived near
evening and were shown. Here
after the Broken Coin will be
shown on Thursday evenings.
Miss Burke, deputy for the
Royal Neighbor Lodge, visited
with Mrs. J. l.. MacMaster dur
ing the latter part Of the week.
Tuesday evening, March Ia,
the Woodmen will meet at the
lodge hall to adopt candidates.
Mr.. Schweiker, eye specialist,
was at Gerstman's drug store
Monday, March Is.
Lyle Jackson was a Redwood
Falls visitor Sunday.