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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-26
Masonic Cemetery

Editor Pennington Times:-
Will you kindly give this letter
space since It IS to bear testimony Of
a long needed improvement which is
now In process OF being made.
Anyone who has had loved ones
buried in the Masonic Cemetery, in
the past years. has had many days of
sorrow and PAIN at the neglected
condition of many of the graves and
OF the whole cemetery. In fact, if
strangers had seen it, they would be
justified in saying very uncompli-
mentary things of our towns civili-
zation.
Now the work going on gladdens
the heart, for the terrible overgrowth
OF Yuca and of many vines is being
cut down, the trees trimmed up. the
grass moved, the heavy weeds pulled
out, and when all has been hauled
away, the citizens of Pennington. one
and all may feel proud of the ceme-
terry. II in addition each lot holder
would see to it that every grave is in
order, that such vines as cover tha
stones and make an underbrush were
removed, the cemetery would look
still better.
Ii those who plant flowers in their
lots would study the right kind. an.
other beauty would result. For in.
stance, everyone knows that the Dor
othy Perkins and Bridal roses are
beautiful but they need trellises to
climb upon. When they climb over
stones. obliterating the name and dis
colorlng the stone, and also making a
tangle on the ground, they are NOT
things of beauty but things of ugli-
ness and discomfort. This is true of
certain lilies, so use thought when
planting flowers, and keep the great
aW of love in mind, that we must do
'ur small part in this worlds life
n harmony with the life of others
The old name for a cemetery was
Gods Acre" Let each lot holder
DIN hands with the company and helm
Q claim and put this Gods Acre in
rider and keep it in beauty.
Memorial Day will be next Tues
lay Let us endeavor to care for our
OTIS in the cemetery at once.
A LOT OWNER.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-26
Cannons Mounted

Picket Post G. A. R. secured four
instead of one Of the old civil-war
cannons to be mounted on the Court
House grounds. Concrete foundations
upon which to mount them were put
in the past week and the guns placed
in position to be unveiled next Tues
day, National Memorial Day. One
stands at each corner of the Court
House yard, and remind one some
what of fortification. The guns are
old 12-pound mountain Howitzers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-26
YOUNG LUTHERAN PEOPLE
GIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Wednesday evening the young peo-
pie Of the Lutheran Church gave
fine entertainment that was greatly
appreciated and enjoyed by a large
audience. The program consisted of
ten numbers, embracing piano duets
vocal, piano and violin solos, read
ing, two dialogues, humorous chorus
and good night chorus. The young
people acquitted themselves admirab-
ly in each and every number to the
great delight of their friends. The
entertainment was given in the old
church building, which makes a suit
able hall for just such purposes.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-26
What Is It ?"

The manner in which the query in
last weeks Times, "What Is IT." was
received by many, and their hearty
acquiescense in such query, is indeed
most encouraging to The Times in its
effort to "throw the light on" dark
places. 1t is indeed real pleasure
to struggle for the rights of the peo-
pie when such efforts meet with such
hearty response. Again we ask, "is
the Electric Line railroad or a
street car line?" We would be glad
to hear from our readers on this ques-
ton.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-26
Hanged Himself

Otto Forbes, of Flat River, hanged
himself Saturday evening in a shed at
the rear of his residence. Life was
extinct when the body was found. The
suicide was about 25 years old, worked
about the mines, and leaves a wife,
and child about year old.
Forbes is said to have been drink
ing, and it is the supposition that de-
spondency was .the cause Of his rash
act, from which his wife and baby of
necessity are the real sufferers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-26

in the things he advocates, then your sup
port would be appreciated.
Anyway, John T. Barker is one of the big
and brainy Democrats of the State, and you
should not miss this opportunity of hearing
him.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-26
Annual Recital

The pupils of the Schubert School
# Music will give recital in the
High School Auditorium. ON June Sth
md 9th. Look out for the additional
announcement of this event in The
Times next week.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-26

You should not fail
to hear him, and he
may help you decide
the question of whom
you will support for
the office of Govern
or in the August pri-
mary. If you believe
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-26
Announce NJ ut
Hon. John 7. Barker

Attorney General of Missouri and candidate
for the Democratic Gubernatorial nomina-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-26

This section of the country was vis-
tied by another refreshing and much
needed rain Saturday night.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-26

Mrs. John C. Grow Of Libertyyille
visited in town this week.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-26

ton, VIII speak IN
the Court House in
Pennington,
TUESDAY, MAY 80, at
1::30 P. M.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26
WARDEN OF SING SING SEEKS
CONSPIRACY INDICTMENTS

SALEM. N. Y. Sept. 26.---The at
tempt of his enemies to hlacken hts
moral character and ount him AZ
reform warden OF Sing Sing peni-
tentiary having failed. Thomas Mott
Osborne Is planning to bring them tc
book with some conspiracy indict-
ments. which are being considered
by the Washington county grand
Jury, which reconvcned here today.
Ii Ia whispered that eight men. one
OF them former state official. viii
be indicted. charged With politica
conspiracy against Osborne. Con
victs and ex-convicts. some of whom
testified against Osborne when he
was indicted for alleged prison mis-
management, In Westehester county
will testify in his favor here today
1t is said, telling how they were
threatened with punishment II the,
didn't testify against him before
the other grand jury.
The fight against Osborne origi.
mated. IL is said, because his eff.
Gent administration of Sing Sing
cut out a lot of graft.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26
SMOKE INSPECTORS WANT
TO WORK OUT OF A JOB

CHICAGO, Sept. &c. Smoke
would be abolished down to the las.
curl II the smoke inspectors OF the
nation had their way; and they met
here today to see If they can't beat
themselves all out of a job By find
Ing some way OF doing just that.
Practically every bit or smoRe
made Is unnecessary and can be
consumed II the right firing methods
are employed, the smoke men say.
j. w. Henderson of Pittsburgh
asked for the next convention. Ho
thinks his stodgy, stole city needs 1t.
President W. A. Hoffman OF St.
Louis, Vice President Charles Heath
OF Cincinnati and secretary Frank
A. Chambers of this city are present.
The convention will close September
10th.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26
SCIENTISTS TO SHOW HOW
FRUSTRATED SHORTAGES

NEW YORK, Sept 26.--IIow raw
material from the big forests OF tho
southern states and from other parts
OF the country are saving the Uni
ted States from war shortage" OF
dyes, acids. pulps and other materi-
ais. Is being shown at the national
convention OF American scientists
which began here today. The Amer
lean Chemical. American Electro
Chemical, Engineering Society of
Chemical Industry. and other scien-
tific societies with thousands OF sell
entists as members, are meeting I'M
der the leadership of President
Charles II. Herty of the American
society.
"Our exhibits here today" said
DR.. Herty, "show how the big tim
Der regions of the south are being
developed to supply alcohol. dyes,
acids and paper pulp on a gigantic
scale. We have depended on Eu-
rope for much of these things here
tofore, but the development of our
own natural resources is merely a
matter of chemical engineering.
"Our exhibit shows how we saved
ourselves from o return to gas light
ing, when Germany cut off our sup
ply OF potash for glass making. by
substituting soda. OF which we have
plenty.
eve are showing how our scien-
lists and inventors have not only
equalled but excelled the heretofore
unrivalled Germans in the manufac-
ture OF delicate lenses. also how
American made porcelain has been
improved and Is better now than the
exquisite imported porceIains ever
were
"The Technical Association of
Pulp and Paper Industry Will con-
slider a plan here to relieve the paper
shortage by using Florida palmetto
roots, wood wasted in California and
many other raw material supplies
throughout the country, including
certain grasses in the west and
southwest, in paper making"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26
Demonstrations cheer gvenM Ray Dealer for Ellis County
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
INSPECTOR NAMES GOOD.

SACRAMENTO. Cal. Sept. 26.---
State superintendent of Weights and
Measures Charles q. Johnston doubt
ed whether a woman could do good
job OF inspecting for his department
and he opposed Mrs. Robert d
Johnson for the place In Humboldt,
county. But she got IL and made
good.
Mrs. Johnson Is the only woman
inspector OF weights and measures
in the United States that know of.
said Johnston today. land her record
proves that she is as capable at II
as any man."
MY motto" said Mrs. Johnson
els get the cooperation OF the deal
ers first and the rest will be easy.
Don't try TO drive them to just
methods: lead them"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26
4 Word of Praise.

!, .,sb TO express my appreciation
:. the kindness shown me during
,s.ont stay in the Waxahacnle
..,,,,rium. think the sanitarium
!. indeed boon TO Waxahachie ana
rw. county. To be able to give
:, sulendid care to the sick, keep
,s,m at home with their family
makes the idea of a week spent IN
h. ssnitarium very different 10
ming 10 the city amongst strangers.
M honey atmosphere prevailing
!, This particular sanitarium aimos.
r,ses one want to go back again.
Gree with the live wire citizens OF
Vsxshachie in the fact that she
must have new, well equipped
xuitarium, and in my feeble way
Nh endeayor to help get 1t.
MRS. ]. N. M'INTOSH.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26
bankers CELEBRATE TOOTH
| YEAR Of SAVINGS BANKING

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. 26.--
Just one hundred years ago 1t was
that American bankers began to
reach out for small and large saw
ings accounts: and the 1000 Ameri-
can Bankers association bankers at
tending their annual convention here
today are celebrating the fact.
Z. l.. Robinson of Baltimore will
tell about the century of savings
banking. Professor Graham Taylor
Of Chicago will discuss the social as
pect OF savings, George II. Allen OF
the American Institute of Banking
will tell of human nature in saw
ings accounts, Victor A. Lersner OF
Brooklyn will talk about the centen-
NAL national thrift campaign and
Irwin Cobb will make fun of them
all.
Other speakers will be Carter b.
Keene of the postal savings service,
William f. Knox of New York, Il.
G. McWilliams of Los Angeles. Har-
yey A. Blodgett of st. Paul. Mimi:
and Frederick b. Washburn OF Wor-
cester. Mass.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26
TURN HAIR DARK
WITH SAGE TEA
II Mixed With sulphur II Darkens
So Naturally Nobody Can Tell.

III Mixed With sulphur II Darkcns
So Naturally Nobody Can Tell.
The old-time mixture of Sage Tea
and Sulphur for darkening gray.
streaked and faded hair is grand
mothers recipe, and folks are again
using it to keep their hair a good,
even color, which is quite sensible.
as we are living in nm age when a
youthful appearance is of the great
est advantage.
Nowadays. though, we don't have
the troublesome task of gathering
the sage and the mussy mixing at
home. All drug stores sell the
ready-to-use product, improved by
the addition of other ingredients,
called "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound" for about so cents a
bottle. 1t is very popular because
nobody can discover ii has been ap-
piled. Simply moisten your comb OF
soft brush with 1t and draw this
through your hair. taking one
small strand at time: by morning
the gray hair disappears, but what
delights the ladies with Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound, Is that
besides beautifully darkening the
hair, after few applications, 1t al
so produces that soft lustre and ap-
pearance of abundance which is sc
attractive. This ready-to-use prepa-
ration is delightful toilet requisite
for those who desire a more youth.
full appearance. 1t is not intended
for the cure, mitigation or proven
| ton of disease. - ADV
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26
CONGRESSMAN SUMMERS
TO Be HERE WEDNESDAY
To SPEND DAY At HOTEL ROC
Frs FOR CONFERENCES
WITH FRIENDS.
People WHO Have business with the
Congressman MAY Call There
and Confer With Him
Any Time During Day.

Congressman HattoR W. summers.
who is spending vacation days at
Dallas. writes that he will be In
waxahachic and spend the day We'd
nesday. and that he will be glad 20
meet any and all friends. especially
those who have business affairs 10
discuss. His letter reads:
Dallas. Tex. Sept. 25. 1916
will be In waxahachie at the
Rogers hotel all day Wednesday
September 2Tth. where will be glad
to see all those who want to see me
and especially my Ellis county con
stituents who have any business with
me. HATrON w. SUMMERS
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26
Rogers Hotel Arrivals.

p. ]. White, Waco; J. N. Fender,
Dallas; G. A. Roy, Kansas Clay;
Elmer Livergood, st. Louis; H. r.
Scott, Dallas; r. M. Harris, st.
Louis; S. F. Biggs. San Antonio;
j. B. Martin, FIT. Worth; NJ. c. Tay-
lor, FIT. Worth; G. Charbonnier, FIT.
Worth; T. B. Williams, New York;
J. p. Propst, Dallas; Arthur G. Pick,
New York; w A. Roberts, City; w.
B. Ferguson, City; Nj. r. Fewell,
Dallas; Chas. M. Jones, Dallas; A.
J. Patton, FIT. Worth; T. II. Holm,
FIT. Worth; Vallie Neal. Leonard;
J. N. Neal, Leonard; r. s. Hyer,
Dallas; T. S. Collins, Dallas; Mrs.
G. w. Davis, Dallas; Percy Davis,
Dallas; P. G. Marget, Dallas; j.
S. Collins, Dallas; P. r.. Ward, st.
Louis; Hal Cochran, Dallas; f. c.
Longford, Dallas; J. f. Connolly,
Dallas; Herman Golf. Fit. Worth;
L. M. Johns, FIT. Worth: Miss Thel-
ma Cole, City; Bill Mitchell, Dallas;
DR.. w. p. Sims, Boz; E. Porter.
Houston; Roy Litsey. st. Louis; Lee
Conner, Fort Smith, Ark: ]. r.
Woods, Fort Smith, Ark; Mr.. and
Mrs. C..E. Heren, FIT. Worth; b. X.
Botkin& FIT. Worth; NJ. II. Wood
ruff, Dallas; II. l.. Dublin, Jackson
Vile; G. w. KS wi,aosckJeoRWorth
Vile: G. w. Kiesow, Jacksonville.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26
ARMY CAMP Is NAMED
FOR SLAIN SERGEANT.

Ell PASO, Texas, Sept. 26.-An
unexampled compliment was paid
to the memory of an enlisted man
yesterday, when by an order OF
Brigadier General Bell. the camp
occupied here by troops of the Tenth
Provisional Division was named
Camp owen Bierne," after Ser
geant of that name belonging to the
Twenty-Third Infantry. who was
killed in a saloon last Thursday in
performance of his duty with the
provost guard.
Sergeant Bierne had completed
thirty years in the army and had
served in the Cuban. Philippine and
Boxer wars with distinction.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26
TIRE OFFICIAL COTTON
STANDARDS FOR GROWERS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.--To as
sist in bringing about more extensive
use of the official cotton standards
of the United States by growers IN
their sales, the office of markets ana
rural organization of the United
States department of agriculture is
cooperating with the states rela-
lions service of the department In
placing in the hands of county agents
in the producing sections SEES
of practical forms of the standards.
The forms are furnished only al
ter the AGENTS have given satisfac-
tory assurances that they will be
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26
GOVERNOR Il. Is. HANNA
BELIEVES IN IRRIGATION


Ell PAsO, Tex, Sept. Pei be-
lieye in irrigation and know 1t has
done much to develop a very large
part of our western country, and
feel further that irrigation is as yet
only in its infancy" writes Gov
ernor l.. d. Hanna of North Dakota
to James G.. McNary Of I'll Paso,
chairman board OF control for the
23rd meeting of the international
Irrigation Congress to be held Octo-
Der Ia TO 1S. including a session
October IA at the dedication OF the
$40, 100000 Elephant Butte dam.
II trust that this congress may
be a very successful one. While In
my own state, there is very little ir-
rlgation done, | believe the lrriga-
ton congress can do much for the
future material success OF irrigation,
and | extend TO those who shall at
teny my very best wishes that much
may be accomplished. both for the
good OF the present and OF the fu-
ture."
Special railroad rates have been
granted over all roads for the dedi-
cation of the Elephant Butte Dam.
the meeting OF the Irrigation con-
gress, the International Farm con-
grees aud the International Soil
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26

Rr Is not only OF interest to every Studebaker
man TO know something OF what Studebaker
- Is ioinE with the Government but u also fun
nishcs every salesman with very valuable
selling material We reproducing herewith
message dated from 81 Paso. Texas, susust 80. IN
which we're advised that Studcbaker ears hal
withstood the most test that the Government
could subject them to in the toughest roads In MeVco
and that. result. the Government had purchas-
ed that day three studehaker SIX touring and
Studebakcr -Four roadster, In the July issue of
Tho Studcbakcr News there appeared an article en-
titled General Fershng Uses Studchakcr In Mexico
As stated at that time the General Communicated
the from its Mr. Taylor and used IL FROM,
the beginning OF his Mexican campaign. The carl
performed satisfactorily that Messrs Elliott;arI
rett Studebaker distributors at FL Paso. Texas rev
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26

of priority OF mail applications. u
was announced by the club manage
|ment yesterday.
Thousands OF applications already
have come In. Distribution IL ex-
pected to start Wednesday, Not
more than four tickets will be al
lowed TO one applicant
Hoinie Wagner and Jack Barry
|havc been assigned to observe the
Brooklyn Nationals In coming games.
with view to learning the style Of
Iplay OF the possible rival contenders.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26
~. NJ. g. A. EDUCATIONAL
CLASSES begin TERM

DALLAS. Texas, Sept. 26.--The
educational classes OF the local Y NJ.
|C. A. and Y. w. c. A. opened to-
day. The courses embrace a WIDER
range OF subjects, and the enroll
ment II larger than any previous
year.
The Y. NJ 9. A.. In cooperation
with tho Dallas Advertising league
and the Dallas Sales Managers as
sociation. will conduct classes In
salesmanship and advertising. SPAR
ish Is another branch being intro
duced this term.
At the Y. w. G. A. the girls will
learn dressmaking. millinery and do
nestle economy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-26

kept in place accessible to cotton
growers, in the care of competent
custodian who does not profit di-
|rectly from trading in cotton.
More than so sets of the practi-
(cal forms of the standards already
have been shipped to county agents.
lit is expected that more than Ice
Twill soon be placed in this way. Each
lset of the practical forms consists
lof the grades of white cotton.
iThe sets remain the property of the
United States government.
In arranging for the keeping Of
the standards in the counties the
loffice of markets and rural organ
ization has approved such agencies
as banks, chambers of commercs,
boards of trade, stores whose pro-
iprietors dc not trade in cotton, etc.
The official cotton standards CT
the United States are used by practi-
oally every important spot market
and exchange in the south, and it is
1.-THE desire Of the cotton specialists
of the department of agriculture
that the sales and purchases of cot
ton from the time it leaves the farm
jers' hands until it reaches these
| larger markets also shall be con-
lducted on the basis of the standards.
| 1t is believed that the presence of
"a set of the practical forms in each
county, where farmers may examine
and become familiar with them, viii
| be a valuable educative force in grad
ing and will tend to bring about the
substitution of methods of more ex-
act classification in place of the APP
jproximatlons to grades now often
iemployed in gin, street and ware
house sales.
| in easy reach for examination AMI
lcemparison and the Published reports
OF grade prices in the nearest i'm
portant spot market available
through daily papers, it should be
possible for growers to arrive at a
reasonably close valuation Of a given
grade Of cotton. 1t is expected that
some county agents will figure the
local valuations from day to day
for the different grades, taking into
consideration the cost of handling
cotton to the nearby spot market,
and will bulletin the figures The
Ioffice OF markets and rural organ
lization will furnish such county
lagents from time to time quotations
! on the various official grades from
1.-THE nearest important spot market.
as well as from all the spot markets
designed under the cotton futures
lact.