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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
Campaign for Red Cross Pledges Must
BePushed Throughout the County

Through aPlack q y local organiza
ton, no doubt, the ca paign for con,
trlbutions to the Red Cross fund has
been in measure neglected in this
county. After public attention ha:
been drawn to this momentious work
surely no one can fail to see and to
realize the absorbing Importance OF
this work, and will be reminded that
it is their duty, as we'll as their priv
ilege, to give to this work just as lib
orally as possible.
This work is not local, but it is a
great national undertaking, which is
being literally responded to in ev-
cry section of the United States, as
well as throughout the world. These
funds are to be used in caring for the
killed and wounded boys who are now
at the front, and who will soon be on
the battle line, fighting the battles
of their country. Surely no further
argument is necessary with those
who are permitted to remain at home,
enjoying the most blessed privileges
that this life offers, to cause them to
be more than willing to give of their
earthly substance, literally and free
ly.
The pay of all Red Cross workers
is very small. Theirs is a labor of
love for poor suffering humanity, in
which that great organization has
never failed to demonstrate it's worth
mess. 1t is a work in which all can
assist. If you cannot afford to give
much, then give what you can, even
though it may be the widows mite.
You can rest assured that every pen
ny contributed to the Red Cross will
be used where it is most needed.
M. P. Cayce, cashier of the Bank
of Pennington, has been appointed
temporary chairman of the Farming
ton branch Of the Red Cross organi-
cation, and Mrs. Genevieve Logan is
temporary secretary. Every contrib
utof to the funds of this Organization
becomes a member of the local organ
ization, of which the Pennington
branch will be headquarters for the
southern end of st. Francois county.
Bonne Terre will be headquarters for
the north end of the county. When
sufficient number of members have
been secured, then a meeting will be
called in this city to elect permanent
officers and complete an, organization.
Mr.. Cayce is deeply engrossed in
the all-importance of this great work,
as are all others who have given it
the attention and thought it de-
mands. The crisis in the great world
war has not yet been passed, and it
IS beyond the power of living man to
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
Iron Mining
To Be Resumed

Iron mining in Missouri is again re-
ceiving attention. Announcement has
been made that mining would again
be undertaken at Iron Mountain, in
Iron county, by the recently formed
Iron Mountain Mining and Smelling
Co., of which Franklin M. Smith of
Joplin is president. The head Offices
will be in st. Louis. According to re-
ports, modern hydraulic methods are
to be employed. The company's prop
erty consists of $50 acres Of proven
iron ore on Big and Little Mountains,
which make up the famous Iron Noun
/ tain. S. = ,..
The company win erect fur
mace, either at Iron Mountain or st.
Louis. Iron Mountain has produced
approximately 100000 tons of ore.
iron mining began in Iron county in
1916, the Iron Mountain property be-
ing opened up in 1845. Until few
years ago this property had been in
continuous operation. The ore is
hematite, generally, and of the spec
ular type. 1t occurs in three distinct
horizons; a. boulder ore in the sur
face clay; (2) primary vein ore in the
solid porphyry; and (3) conglomerate
ore in beds between the porphyry and
the everything sediments. Weathering
has played an important part at Iron
Mountain, the porphyry and ore, when
exposed, altering to a soft, easily
mined rock.
The Iron Mountain Mining and
Smelling Company reports that at
a depth of 225 feet its drill encount-
cred a 51-foot vein of good ore. The
ores OF Iron Mountain are probably
due to a replacement of the porphyry,
and fissure filling. In Butler county
new iron mining operations are also
IN progress. Iron ore was first mined
in this county in 1873 from the Hem
erickson mine. To date it has shipped
approximately 10000 tons of brown
ores, consisting of both the primary
and secondary types. Limonite oc-
ours in Cambrian sediments, out
cropping in many places, and as a
general rule is close to the surface.
The secondary deposits consist of
pipe and boulder ores, and the pri-
mary deposits of coarsely cellular and
sandy ore.
The Butler Iron Company, an
Illinois corporation, capitalized at
own and will soon begin de-
yeloping 10000 acres near Poplar
Bluff. W. w. Mechling, formerly with
.he Carnegie Steel Co., and the Forged
Steel Wheel Co., of Pittsburg, Pa, is
president of the company. Both sur
face and underground methods will be
employed, but most of the ore will be
mined with steam shovels. The com
'any will erect blast furnace hav-
ng a daily capacity of so tons of pig
ron, and charcoal and wood distil-
alton plant. Several other iron min
ng operations in Butler and WAYNE
counties are under consideration.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29

say to what straits this country will
be brought to before the worst is
reached. AS a demonstration that
this is true, all that is necessary is
to note the great number Of loyal cit
liens who are selling, or transferring
their great business interests in or
der to be able to donate their entire
services to their country. Washing
ton is now said to be full of such pa
triots. The Missouri delegates here
IN st. Louis, Geo. W. Simmons, pres
ident of the Simmons Hardware Co.,
and Geo. R. Robinson, vice president
Of the great Purina Mills, have turned
over their personal interests to be
able to give their entire time to Red
Cross work.
1t is not for anyone to ask "What
should ! give ?" Give all you can,
and continue to do so until there is
no further need for such giving. If
you bought one or more Liberty Loan
Bonds, that is good. 1t is just what
you should have done, if you had the
money, But that was business in
vestment, and good one But a lib
eral donation to the Red Cross Fund
will be far better investment, for
humanity's sake. The good of human
ity now takes precedence over good
business investments.
GIVE NOW, GIVE LITERALLY
and KEEP ON GIVING, until world
wide democracy and humanity is made
secure. When there is no more war
work for the Red Cross to perform,
your unpaid pledges will be cancelled.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
''Bushwhacking"
Practices

The item in last weeks Times.
stating that "Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Tay-
lor Of West Plains are the proud pa
rents, of a fine girl baby, born Sun
days morning" was an absolute err
ror, which was sent to The Times ev-
identity with desire to embarrass MI.
and Mrs. Taylor. That it did this
there is no question. The item was
dated "Mayield, Ky.,. was written
out, but was credited to the "May-
field Times. The credit was what In
sduced The Times management to pub
iish the item, without a signature.
The perpetrator of this "pun" has
perhaps had a laugh, but if he is dis
covered, the curve in his mouth NAV
be reversed, as these splendid families
most deeply resent such cowarily.
undsrhanded attempts to cast odium
where none is deserved.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
Stores to Close
on July Fourth

The following merchants of Farm.
ington have agreed to close their
places all day Wednesday, July 4th;
Fischer Mercantile Co.
Klein Grocer Company.
Henderson Store Company.
Jacob Helber.
Nell & Phillips.
Boswell & Helber.
]. M. Karsch Shoe Company.
George Herzog & Son.
Morris Brothers.
Tetley Jewelry Company.
Pennington Mercantile Company.
A. c. Boyd.
And the following barber shops:
Peter Schmidt.
H. Roberts.
William Beard.
Ts-Smith. ~
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
Motion Overruled

Judge Peter H. Huck on yesterday
convened a special term of Circuit
Court, the principal business of which
was to pass on the motion for new
trial Of the case of the Doe Run Lead
Co. VS.. the St. Joe Lead Co. At the
recent trial of the case, decision had
been rendered allowing the St. Joe Co.
to absorb the Doe Run Co.
After listening to the argument pre-
sented, Judge Huck overruled the mo-
tion for a new, trial.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
Road Macadam
Surfacing
sEALEn BIDS ASKED

Until 10:3O o'clock a. M, July II,
1917 by Albert Wulfert, County
Clerk, for crushed rock dressing for
approximately one mile of the Farm
ington and Hillsboro road; also for
2280 lineal feet on the Burks road
Cutoff.
Bidders blanks and instructions to
be had at office of Highway Engineer
.THOS. HOLMAN,
County Highway Engineer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29

Girl from Frisco.
News Pictorial.
Kalem Comedy.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4th.

THE SULTANA"
A Pathe Gold Rooster Feature.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
SATURDAY, JUNE sOth.
MONDAY, JULY End.

LOVE AND HATE"
A VIM. Fox Feature of Merit
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
MARRIED.

Emory Hargis of Elvins and Jennie
Underwood, Of Fredericktown, were
united in bonds of wcdlock last FRI
day, June 20, by Justice VIM. Good.
Mr.. and Mrs, Harsis will make their
home in Elvins.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
COMING ATTRACTIONS
FRIDAY, JUNE 29th.

"HEARST-PATHE NEW NO. 4S"
STOLEN PLUMAGE"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29

And Our Nations Response

GOVERNMENT OF AND BY THE PEOPLE
CAN ONLY BE SUCCESSFUL WHEN OPINION
DURING A CRITICAL PERIOD
That Americans are alive and alert the
slklnSy evidence
hearty response to the appeal of the Red
has been uhuy stated everybody business
is nobods business but this idea will
considers the spontanei Of the nations
Communities and have eaeerness to
the Observation-Disclosures millions of them of
nby forward to aid which Lbai has
characterized giving sacrifices
And ausus well for the future
recognize their individual obligations
hns because they belong the brotherhood
their utmost for humanity Such
individual purchases decree of SELF
satisfaction that cannot under ordinary invest
The least that the sick and the
wonderfully American
You have opportunity and IS Red
today.
Pending the forming organization following
been appointed officers will
enroll member of the Red Cross
IMP. CAYCE, Chairman MRS. GENEVIEVE LOGAN Secretary
1,s @ u. sa ~ MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY ear 40
aE..a HI 7 a+
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
OVER-WORKED MAN
Bank Cashier Almost Wreek-How
He Resained Strength.

Fairmont people will realize that
this is one more link in the wonderful
chain Of evidence proving that Vinol,
which contains beef and cod liver
peptones, iron and manganese pep.
tonates and glycerphosphates, has no
equal to create strength.
Mr.. Chas. A. ogle, Monrovia, Nd,
says:
For many years was a school
teacher, then for three years was Dep
uty Clerk in Frederick county, Md.
and for the last three years I have
been cashier on the First National
Bank. My nerves got in such bad
condition, and with poor assimilation
Of food, was fast becoming a physi
cal and mental wreck. Seeing an ad
vertisement for Vinol l purchased a
bottle, and found It to be exactly whar
/ needed. 1t has not only benefited
my nerves. but built me up both men
tally and physically, and want to rec
ommend it to anyone suffering as
did"
Try bottle Of vinol with the under
standing that your money will be re
turned il 1t does not help you.
Cranes Drug Store and Prescrip
ton Pharmacy, Warrington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
STOMACH UPSET?
Get at the Reai cause-Take Dr..
Edwards Olive Tablets

That's what thousands of stomach
sufferers are doing now. Instead of
taking tonics, or trying to patch up a
poor digestion, they are attacking the
real cause of the ailment-clogged liver
and disordered bowels.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse
the liver in a soothing, healing way.
When the liver and bowels are per-
forming their natural functions, away
goes indigestion and stomach troubles.
II you have a bad taste in your
mouth. tongue coated, appetite poor,
lazy, don't-care feeling. no ambition or
energy, troubled with undigested foods,
you should take Olive Tablets, the sub.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are q
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil. You will know them by their
olive color. They do the work without
gripping, cramps or pain.
Take one or two at bedtime for quick
relief. so you can eat what you like.
At lOc and 25e per box. Ali druggists,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
ErbO Iron Tonic is Guaranteed

Try Erbo Iron Tonic If you are
feeling bad with a lack of appetite
vitality and etc. The Iron and Herbs
which 1t contains is sure to help you;
1t has helped many others. Erbo Iron
Tonic contains extracts of herbs which
regulate the stomach, kidneys and liy-
er and aids nature in building up
the body to its normal condition. The
Iron purifies and strengthens the blood
and will do away with that drowsy,
sluggish feeling. It has constituents
which go to build the, bone, muscle
and blood. Also the nervous system
is greatly strengthened by it's use. II
you suffer from Indigestion or habi.
tual constipation, do not take cathar.
tics which only weakens the stomach
and keeps you feeling badly all of
the time. The bitter principles Of
Erho Tonic stimulates secretion and
aids the bowels to do their proper
work and after short time you will
not have to take anything and you will
feel like new being. All we ask is
that you give 1t trial.
In case of after sickness it has prov.
ed excellent. After using a bottle.
IL 1t does not prove exactly as we rec.
commended, go back to the place you
purchased 1t and your money will be
returned without word. Get bottle
at once. Manufactured by the Marietta
Chemical Co., Marietta, o.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26

OVERLOOK, was calling on friends here
on Friday.
Everett MILAN was calling on friends
In Clarksburg on Thursday evening.
William Cantwell, of Hutchinson,
was a business visitor here on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Billingslea were
weekend visitors with relatives near
here.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Minnear, of
Annabelle, were visiting relatives here
on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred NJ. Blllingslea
spent Sunday with relatives on Harter
Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Tetrick, of
Edgemont, were visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Claude C. Tetrick here on Sunday. +,
Mrs. Howard Smith and sons, Guy
and Ray, were visiting with Mrs.
Smiths father, Curtis Davis. on Davis
Ridge on Sunday.
James t. Taggart and E. F. Rich.
ardson who have been sojourning at
Hot Springs, Arkansas, for the past
three weeks, returned home on Satur.
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Martin were
weekend visitors with relatives on
Davis Ridge.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
MlIleFs Antlsep.le OIL Known AS
Snake Oil
viii Positively Relieve Pain in Three
Minutes

Try II right now for Rheumatism.
Neuralgia, Lumbago, sore, stiff and
swollen Joints, pains in the head,
back and limbs, corns, bunions, etc.
After one application pain disappears
as II my magic.
A never.failing remedy used intern.
ally and externally for Coughs. Colds.
Group, Sore Throat, Diphtheria and
Tonsillitis.
This oil is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known. Its
prompt and immediate effect in re-.
lieving pain is due to the fact that it.
penetrates to the affected parts at
once. AS an illustration pour ten
drops on the thickest piece Of sole
leather and 1t will penetrate this sub.
stance through and through in three
minutes.
Accept no substitutes. This great
oil is golden red color only. Every
bottle guaranteed; 25c and soc bot
tie, or money refunded.
For sale by leading druggists. Get II
at Cranes Drug Store, Fairmont, w.
va.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
GREAT GOLDEN
tcontinued from page IT,

each week for the present, appearing
I'M The West yirginlan on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
IN the evening of April IA some.
one viii be the owner of $1,000 in
gold, which viii have been won by the
largest number Of votes secured in one
of the most talked of campaigns ev.
er conducted In the state of West yir-
ginta. Another will have $500 in gold,
while many others will have the 9TH
or valuable awards in gold.
In addition to this wonderful array,
the ten per cent. commission, which
win be paid all who take part in the
Golden Festival and do not win an
award, Is receiving great deal Of at.
tention. Many have entered Just to Sc.
cure this commission, for their spare
time work. This commission alone
VIII go Q great way toward helping
out the income during these strenu.
Gus times when the cost of every.
thing is, mounting skyward almost
daily and viii buy great many luxur.
les not afforded otherwise.
Voting Series
Now that the interest and the vot.
ing has become SO keen in the West
Ntrginian's Golden Festival, it will
be necessary that the candidates and
their friends use little care in de.
, posting the coupons in the ballot box,
Otherwise, 1t will be a physical i'm.
possibility for the department to make
the count in time for the publication
each day, AS has already been ex-
times each week and the list publish
ed the following day. Therefore, the
ballots that you cast each day will
not appear to your credit on the list
until the following publication day.
In deppstdng the votes in the bal.
lot box, be sure to see that they are
neatly trimmed around the edges and
pinned together. Be sure to see that
the candidates name is properly writ
ten on the top of the package. The
Golden Festival Department receives
thousands of votes every day with no
name on. 1t is impossible for the
manager to tell who these votes are
Intended for, consequently they must
be consigned to the waste basket. In
the future all votes not neatly trim.
med and pinned together will be
thrown out. Whenever it is possible
Tor you TO do sc please pin or fasten
each series together. Credit for the
series will not be given unless the
complete series is voted the same
day Otherwise, only credit for the
face value Of each coupon, 100 votes,
VIII be given. When series Is voted,
the manager issues a vote ballot for
the extra 5000 votes and returns II
10 the candidates. This coupon can
then be reserved the same as the regu.
lar subscription votes, IL SO desired.
Where no instructions are given by
the candidate, the manager uses his
own Judgment in regard to publish.
ing them. The votes ran 50 high for
the list today that the manager has
thousands Of these coupons on his
desk today to be mailed back to the
candidates. -
Get Receipt Book
II by any. chance you have been
overlooked and have not yet received
your receipt book, and the vote blanks
do not lot another hour pass before
you call up the Golden Festival Man
peer, or one Of his assistants and Sc.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26

II signs count for anything then this
locality has the ground hog buffaloed.
Visitors to the rural districts this
week were surprised to see a large
number of blue birds. These little
feathered songsters are generally con-
sidered harbingers of spring and their
presence so soon causes observers of
signs and conditions to believe that
the worst of the winter is past and
that spring is rapidly approaching. An.
other happening Of yesterday which
old residenters say means the break
ing up of winter was the storm which
visited the city accompanied by peals
Of thunder and. sheets Of lightning.
While Mr.. G. Hog did his best to carry
out his promise Of six weeks more of
winter, Immediately following his re
turn to his under ground domicile, by
giving this section some real winter,
yet in the past week he has seemed to
be very visibly weakening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
Evening Chat
THEM SUN SETS.

Amt the sun set purity,
Out toward the Peacock Farms,
The trees q standin' long the ridge
And reachin' out they're arms,
And the coke smoke curlin' up
In amber sort o. hue,
And mixin' with the pink and grey
And orange, brown and blue
o. the sky, and then the shadders
On the hill side reachin' down,
To the darkness o. the valley,
Out there to'rd the end O. town
And ye stand and look and listen,
Till ye think ye almost hear,
A song o. some kind floattn'
Sometimes far and sometimes near,
And We entertain q feelin'
That'll purity nigh accord,
With the feelin' that ger mother
Taught to have toward yer Lord
There's many things in this here worlC
That can't be understood,
Now. them sun sets here in Fairmont
Help to make Teller good.
THE DEACON.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
BIG ESTATE FOR POOR FARM

WHEELING, Feb. ga deal will
be closed Monday where by the county
will purchase the immense estate OF
the late Henry Schmulbach, Wheeling
brewer, IL miles east of Wheeling, to
be uesd as a county infirmary. The
farm, containing 3S7 acres, cost Mr.
Schmulbach 100000, including build
ings, and the county will probably have
to pay close to that figure to the heirs
Ohio county's old poor farm was sold
this week to ]. A. Miller who will lay
1t out in building sites.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
aIrthdav Party a SUCCESS.

The Ladies' Aid Society birthday
on Friday evening was success not
withstanding the inclemency of the
weather. Quite o lot of tableware and
other articles were contributed to their
kitchen outfit.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26

Ward Messenger. a young son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Messenger, has been
very Ill for several days suffering from
supurative otitis media, but is slight
ly better today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
woRTHINGToN.
A eusInesa Chance.

j. w. Geddes has sold his restaurant
and quick lunch emporium located in
the "Macks" building to Burtice Tate
who took charge the first of the week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26

No matter what part of the terri
tory covered by The West Nirginian
you live in, you have the same oppor-
tunity of winning the Thousand Dol
lars in Gold or any other award on
the list of The Golden Festival. Advt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
Complaints AGAINST Sunday seIIino.

Considerable complaint has been
made of late in regard to some mer.
chants keeping their places of bust
ness open on Sunday and the town
officials contemplate closing all bust.
ness places on Sunday. The principal
violators are foreigners.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
Personals.

Mesdames A. j. Mcdaniel, Elizabeth
Snoderly and Frank ]. Kerwin were
shopping in Fairmont on Thursday.
S. X. Jacobs was called TO Hutchin-
son on legal business on Thursday
morning.
Miss Jeanette Saunders, of Mead
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
Returned from Plttshurnh.

Paul K. Tetrick, who has been tax.
ing treatment at hospital in Pitts.
burgh for several weeks, returned to
his hcme here on Wednesday evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
AM Eaater entertainment.

The Sunday school of the Christian
church is arranging to give an Easter
entertainment and meeting was hello
on Sunday evening to arrange pro.
gram.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
Gas Off Again.

The gas was off again at the Meth.
odist Protestant church on Sunday and
the Sunday school services had to be
abandoned.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26

Have you voted yet in the Great
Golden Festival of The West Yir-
ginian? Advt.