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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
TRUSTEES SALE

Whereas, Jesse Marler and Hazel
Marler, his wife, and Clarence Mar
Ter, by their certain deed of trust,
dated the 9th day of July, 1916, and
recorded in the Office of the Recorder
of Deeds of st. Francois county, Mis-
souri,, in Book 100, at Page 1877, did
convey to the undersigned Trustee
the following described real estate,
situate, lying and being in the coun-
ty of st. Francois and State of Mis-
souri,, to-wit:
The surface of lot of ground des-
ignated as lot %, of blSck 4, as shown
on the plat known as Benois Plat of
Section 5, in Township SO north,
Range 5 east, on record in the office
of the Recorder of Deeds for said
county, in Plat A, at Page Ia, said lot
being subject to the reservations of
said Plat.
Which said conveyance was made in
trust to secure the payment Of GER
tain promissory note in said Deed of
Trust fully described.
And whereas default has been made
in the payment of said promissory
note, which has become due and re-
mains unpaid; now therefore, at the
request of the legal holder Of said
note and by virtue of the authority in
me vested by said Deed of Trust, /
will on
Saturday, July 81, 1917,
between the hours of nine o'clock in
the forenoon and 5 o'clock in the af-
ternoon of said day, at the south front
door of the Court House, in the City
of Pennington, st. Francois County,
Missouri, proceed to sell the above
described real estate, at public ven
due, to the highest bidder, for cash,
for the purpose Of satisfying said in
debtedness and the cost Of executing
this trust.
GEO. A. TETLEY, Trustee.
June 20, July 6, 10 and 20.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
DEwEEZ-FAILING

Walter R. Deweez, of Bonnie Terre,
and Miss Grace Failing, of Spring
field, ILL.,, were united in marriage at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan O'Sulli-
van, in Doe Run, on Wednesday, June
9th, at l o'clock p. m. Mrs. O'Sulli-
van is a sister of the groom. Only
immediate relatives witnessed the
ceremony. Rev. d. E. Fields officiat-
ed.
This young couple have been en-
ployed for some time in St. Louis,
both holding good positions there.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
TINE TO CUT WEEDS

The City ordinance in this regard is
as follows:
"If any person or persons shall not
keep and maintain the street &and
sidewalk opposite and fronting his
residence, or any vacant lot owned by
him, or them, clearly and free from
filth or decaying vegetable matter, or
growing weeds orr grass; he or they
Shall be deemed guilty Of INSIDE
mcanor, and on conviction be punished
by a fine not exceeding five dollars"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
NOTICE TO DELINQUENT
OIL TAX PAYERS

All persons owing an oil tax to the
City of Pennington are requested to
pay same Immediately. Unless this
tax is paid it will be necessary to
take legal action to collect same.
Please pay at once and avoid the pen
atty.
THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
you MUST PAY UP

/ have been appointed Road Over
seer in District No. a, and desire 70
say that road taxes arc now due.
Prompt payment will save you fur
Their expense. HARRY SUTTON.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
No. $50.
No. $50.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE
FINANCIAL CONDITION
of the f3 stGN
BANK OF HARRINGTON

At Pennington, State of Missouri, at
the close of business on the Goth day
of June, 1917, published in The Farm
ington Times, newspaper printed
and published at Pennington, State
of Missouri, on the Goth day of June,
1917.
Resources:
Loans and discounts, I'M
doubtedly good on per-
sonal or collateral -. $344 ,81S.61
Loans, real estate. ....... 247 ,805.69
0verdrafts .... ... 2,044.55
Bonds and stocks. ..... 77,650.00
Real estate banking
hosse) ........ ....... 100000
Other real estate. ...... 23,994.57
Due from other banks and
check 80. ....... 49,, 1885
Cash items .......,..... 100000
Currency ..... ......... 100000
Specie .... ....... 3,363.61
Other resources, as follows:
Exchange in transit. -. 1866
Paid on subscription for
U. S. Liberty Bonds. 100000
Total ............. 1852 ,823.O4
Liabilities:
Capital stock paid in....$ 100000
Surplus fund ........... 100000
Undivided profits, net.... 46,158.94
Due to banks and bankers,
subject to check ...... 2674O
Individual deposits sub
ject to check .......... AIS, 194.72I
Time certificates of de-
post ................ 331, 2O2.5S
Total ..,.......... 1852, $500
State of Missouri, County of st.
Francois, SIS:
We, w. NJ. Harlan as president, and
NJ. 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. NJ. HARLAN, President.
NJ. P. CAYCE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 9th day of June, A. D. 1917.
Witness my hand and notarial seal
on the date last aforesaid. (Commis- |
stoned and qualified for a
(SEAL) term expiring August %,
1920
O.,W. BLEECK, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest; 1
w. R. LANG,
PETER Guessing,
EDWARD A. ROZIER,
w. F. D0SS,
Directors.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29

these various operations amounted to
direct assault against the Monroe
Doctrine"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29

Think of the demand
there will be for the
Bigger-Better-- More
Powerful Velie - with
the following added adj
vantages!
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29

accepting orders for delivery of vELIE
MODEL 20. You invited to inspect this beautiful
salesrOOm. g-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
FARMERS BANK

At Pennington, State of Missouri, at
the close of business on the goth day
Of June, 1877, published in The Farm
ington Times, newspaper printed
and published at Pennington, State
of Missouri, on the 29th day of June,
1917. X
Resources: a" ua'
Loans and discounts, I'M
doubtedly good on per-
sonal or collateral. -. .$201 ,446.44
Loans, real estate. ...... 47,404.60
Overdrafts ............ 2,758.56
Bonds and stocks. ....... 100000
Real estate banking
house, ................ 10000
Furniture and fixtures. -. 100000
Due from other banks and
bankers, subject to
check ......... ....... 54,117.O3
Cash items ............ 5,572.41
Currency ..... 10000
Specie ......... ....... 1924
Total ..............$ $3.50, 1929
Liabilities:
Capital stock paid in. IS 100000
Surplus fund .......... 100000
Undivided profits, net.... 2,358.21
Due to banks and bankers,
subject to check. =. 80. 1,416.82
Individual deposits sub
ject to check .......... 169,176.26
Time certificates of deposit 54,506.08
Cashiers checks ........ 266.68
Other liabilities, as follows:
Reserved for interest. 1929
Total ............. $3.50, 142.28
State of Missouri, County of St.
Francois, SIS:
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 Goth day of June, A. d. nineteen
hundred and seventeen.
Witness my hand and notarial seal
on the date last aforesaid. Commits
stoned and qualified for a
(SEAL) term expiring May %, 1921.
OSCAR L. HALLE, Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
c. B. DENMAN,
w. C. FISCHER,
WIN. LONDON,
Directors.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29
No. 1855.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE
FINANCIAL CONDITION
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-29

The price for the COM
ing season remains in
the $4,000 class"-the
slight advance being far
short of the actual in
crease in cost of ma
90 into tho cor
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-18

show our goods I have a larger
sales force than have ever had be
fore and yet we are not able to han
die all OF our trade one man said
The gents and ladies furnishing es-
Establishments have had an equally
great increase THE people do not
seem to care what anything costs,
just SO they get good quality one
man said When asked what he at.
tributed the increase to, he said. Il
do not believe the people are saving
any more than they did a year ago
but there is simply more money III
circulation and they are spending it
without thinking what the future
year may bring
Selling Higher Grades.
"While we do not carry a great
line Of toys, that part Of our business
which is affected by the holiday trade
has increased almost double that Of
what It was at this time vast year
We are selling much higher grade
material than we did last year and in
fact very few are buying cheap stuff
said man in the hardware business.
What is true Of these other institu-
tons is also true Of the furniture bus
mess, The furniture dealers say that
they have not been able to sell much |
cheap material but that their sales
on the better grade Of goods has in-l
creased over that Of last year The |
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-18

last Saturday had the best day J
have ever had since I came to this
-ciiy. The people are buying a much
better grade Of iewelry this year than
ever before ] have Increased my
sales force almost double that Of this
time last year and we have hardly
been able to take care Of the trade
we have had" one ieweler said.
About the same condition seemed to
exist in all Of the iewelry stores.
It IS a well known fact that people
do not invest very heavily in jewelry
unless they are pretty well off finan-
cialIy ana this increased purchasing
in jewelry indicates that the financial
condition of the community has in
creased greatly over what It was
year ago.
Double Sales Force.
The business in the department
stores has been greatly increased also
and the manager Of one of t,.s arg
est department stores said that this
Increase in business had not only
been at THIS time but applied to the
whole year through as Well I'VE !
hought last year that we could not
handle any more trade at this time
y the year than we did at that time
lut have been forced to almost dou.
Ne my sales force and the only thing
hai Keeps us from doubling our sales
that We have not the space to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-18
CHlCkASHA READY
FOR CHRISTMAS
CONTINUED from Page One.l


their business has increased fifty per
cent over that CT last year al this
lime While an are agreed that there
Is moro money IN circulation than ey.
" before some are rather pesslmis.
tie IL, that they do not believe that
The people are saving any more than
they did before except IN that they
are buying better and more service.
able class Of goods
Buying Jewelry
One Of the best indications Of the
prosperous condition of the commune
" is shown by the amount OF jewelry
t4at Is being sold and the high quail
iyfof the same Our Christmas be.
gan more than three weeks ago and
has increased more each day untiII
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-18

Deep-seated coughs that esist ordi-
nary remedies require both external
ana internal treatment If you buy
dollar bottle of BALLARD'S HORE-
HOUND 7 SYRUP you get the two
remedies you need for the price Of
one There is a HERRICK'S RED
PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for
the chest free with each bottle. Sold
by Wren Drug Co. d9t-W1t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-18

The fire department was called to
Fourteenth street and Chickasha ave-
nue. yesterday at 1.15 o'clock where
fire had started in the home of
John T. Alger The fire is said to
have started from an overhea, ed flue
and caught between the ceiling and
the second floor The damages were
estimated at S75.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-18

county, and more especially chicka-
sha, been in a better or more pros
porous condition and the prosperity
is looked upon as being Of a perma-
nent quality as it is not only evident
in the city but extends to the coun.
try as we'll
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-18

Mrs W. c. Matson and little
daughter, Elizabeth, Of El Reno. are
the guests Of Mrs. Sam Brown for a
few days
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-18

only business that has not increased
over that Of last year in this oup-
try is the undertaking business.
Merchants Optimistic.
The merchants are very optimistic
aver the outlook for the future as a
rule and the opinion OF all is that
Chickasha is the best town in the
state. While some other may have
a boom on at the present, Chickasha
has steady, permanent growth that
warrants the faith Of the business
men in her opportunities in the fu-
ture.
One of the outstanding features of
the greatly increased buying is that
hardly any credit is being asked The
per cent Of credit being asked it far
smaller than it has been for several
years. Not only has the business in
creased among the merchants, but
land sales and land values have great
y increased in the last year and they
are expected to go much higher m
The near future.
No Vacant Houses.
Property is selling for more in this /
city at the present time than it has !
or several years and it is almost i'm
lossible to find a house to rent in the
,ity In the down town district there
$ not vacant business house.
II is the opinion Of most business
nen that meyer before has Grady
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-18

subser1oe Tor tne OaIly Express.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-28
POLICE ASSERT
Filipino NABBED
IS CLEVER THIEF

Following a long series Of thefts in
which at least five stores are known
TO have been victims. Manaloto Mi
chael. a Filipino believed to be the
responsible party, has been captured
by the detective force. Michael will
be charged with gross cheat and lar
Ceny in the second degree this after
noon by the police,
Clever methods we're employed by
the thief to take money cway from
the stores which he made the objects
Of his operations, according 10 Ser
geant of Detectives John r. kellett.
1t was the habit Of the man to enter
store, preferably a dry goods store,
edge up alongside of the drawer in
which the money was kept and make
an order for something on the SLEEVES
high on the wall, he says.
While the storekeeper Tas engaged
in removing the article specified from
off high shelf, the thief would open
the drawer and quietly remove FROM
it all he desired He would then eX-
plain that he had to 60 aronrd the
corner for money, and leaving the
goods waiting for him, the police say.
But the man never returned and it
was found in five cases that he lad
taken the store funds with him, it
is said Among stores made victims
were Pang See Choy's store on Rich
ard and Queen, Amoy's store on South
street, Hip On's store on Panoa and
Luso streets, and other stores IL that
district
On August 25, Kellett says, the
same man hired an automobile to go
to Schofield, but when he had ended
the ride he left the machine and re-
fused to pay.
He is being held in the Jail at the
police station for trial
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-28
6rt ShaferNoie,
(spaeial stAr:Bnll .dn oorre.pondenc.l

Especial Star Bull I'm CorreGpondencs)
FORT SKATER, Aug. 2 Capt.
Charles A. Lewis has been relieved as
captain of Company F, to accept his
majority in the national army. Major
Lewis expects to leave on the trV1s
port Sherman.
Since the departure of Colonel Pal
mer, Maj. Frank C. Bolles has been in
charge Of post Among the changes
he has ordered are:
Parades: Monday, 1st Battalion, End
Infantry. Tuesday, End Battalion, End
Infantry. Thursday. Bird Battalion, End
Infantry. Friday, End Infantry.
First call to be at p. m. Assembly
at $40 p. m. and adjutant's call al
$40 p. m. Retreat will be sounded as
ceremony for troops not participating
Guard mounting will be held inform
ally at $50 p. m. mo CALI. Church
call at 10:45 a. m. and at p. m.
Captain Hussey Of the infantry Of
ficers' reserve corps, has been assign
ed to Company F, and has taken COM
mand, relieving Maj. Charles A. Lewis.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-28
HART TO Stand
TRIAL, INT|MAT|ON

That the case of Lionel Hart, for
mer local representative of the New
York brokerage of Charles A. Stone
ham & Co., and recently indicted by
the territorial grand jury on two
charges of embezzlement, will be dis
posed of by trial, was the intimation
made in Circuit Judge Heen's court
this morning by Harris attorney, w.
B. Lymer, when the case was called
up for the third time.
AS City Attorney A. M. Brown was
unable to be in court, the case was
continued for plea until 9 o'clock next
Friday morning
IF there is going to be a dilatory
plea, we had peter have it now" re.
marked Judge Heen
There will be no dilatory plea" re.
sponded Attorney Lymer.
Attorney Lymer added that he and
City Attorney Brown were to go over
some papers, supposedly having a
bearing on the case, before Hart en-.
tered his plea. He then said that, af-
ter this was done, defendant would
plead and have the case set for
trial"
Hart was in court this morning &C.
companied by his wife. He has been
released on bond,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-28
TRAINING CAMP
CALLS MANY ~
MEN FROM CITY

Donald Ladd, secretary Of the Y.
NJ. c. A, has applied for indefinite
leave of absence on account of receiv-
ing word from the military authorities
to report at the officers training camp
at Schofield Barracks.
Mr.. Ladd is secretary Of the boys
department where he has achieved
distinguished success. He is a SER
geant in the machine gun company OF
t e national guard and was recently
commissioned lieutenant of infantry
in the reserve officers corps. He will
be stationed at the Schofield Barracks
camp for the next three months.
Milo Vanek, who was president Of
the Y. NJ. C. A. at Coe College, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, has been chosen by the
board of directors to act as secretary
Of the boys department during the
absence of Mr.. Ladd.
Frederick Rawson, who was re-
Gently elected as principal of the Y.
NJ. C. A. trade school, has also gone
to the training camp. His place will
be filled by Ross Page, who was prin-
cipal of the Korean boys school I'M
til it's recent amalgamation with the
Mid-Pacific institute. Ray Baird, an
other secretary, is also among the re-
serve officers, who left for the Soho
field training camp yesterday.
Rawson holds a commission as first
lieutenant of infantry and Baird that
of second lieutenant.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-28

Lights are supposed to be turned
off at $50 when taps is sounded.
Last evening the light were turned
out at tattoo, and there was a general
scramble in the dark. Arch Brown
got in the wrong bed, and Don Ladd
tried to do hurdle over his neigh
boris bunk. After about 10 minutes
each rookie found his own bed and
everything was all right once more.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-28
CAPT. HUNT SAYS
YOUNG OFFICERS
ARE Doing FINE

These boys are doing fne. and are
as enthusiastic a lot Of young fell.
lows as | have ever seen" declared
Capt Elvid Hunt at noon today in
speaking of the 100 men at the Off
GERS reserve camp at Schofeld Bar
racks.
Capt Hunt says the prospective OF.
fcers are hard at it" already. After
brisk period OF physical exercise
this morning they were put on an
easy hike Of an hour to get their mus
Giles into readiness for harder work
yet in store
Later they were given three hours
instruction in the school of the sol.
der and Of the squad.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-28

M. Nakasato, 1888 Nuuanu street,
went crashing into the City Good Eats
restaurant yesterday when he tried
to cross the tin roof over the build
ing. He was removed to the emery
1ency hospital where his bruises we're
troatod
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-28
GOVERNOR TO NAME
TWO GUARDSMEN FOR
MILITARY ACADEMY

Governor Pinkham has just received
authority from the war department
to announce two vacancies in the mill
tary academy West Point for June
IA, 1918, to be filled from among appli
cants who belong to the national guard
OF Hawaii.
To be eligible for admission in the
academy candidates must be between
10 and % years of age, and have a
service of not less than one year in
the local organization as enlisted men,
A similar offer was made to the terri
tory last year, and Sgt. Martin Fennell,
Engineer Company, was appointed.
Preliminary examinations of all ap-
plicants will be held between January
/ and Is, and the entrance examina-
ton beginning on the third Tuesday
in March.
The proportion Of candidates allowed
each state or territory depends upon
the size of it's nationa. guard AS the
total allowance is but A, Hawaii's
share of two is considered creditable
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-28
CAPTS. LOWE AND
RILEY ASSIGNED
TO R. o.. c. CAMP

Capt Frank J. Riley. 1st Infantry,
and Capt. Thomas H. Lowe, 32nd In
fantry. have been named by Hawaiian
department orders as assistants to
capt. Elvid Hunt, commander OF the
OFFICERS reserve camp, Schofield Bar,
racks
These two officers will relieve Mai.
Clyde R. Abraham and Capt. Frank V.
Schneider, both OF whom have been
summoned to the mainland for duty
Capt. Schneider will Join the 6th In
fantry. Major Abraham will get his
assignment upon reporting for duty at
headquarters OF the Western depart
ment
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-28
By AUTHORITY.

Sealed tenders will be received up
to IL o'clock noon and opened on the
4th day Of September, 1917, at the of.
flee of the Clerk of the City and
County of Honolulu. Room 8, McIn.
tyre Building, for furnishing 10000
feet No. Single Conductor Solid Cop
per, Light Armored Steel Tape
Cable, Rubber Insulation 6/32" with
lead covering 1897, S:>el Tape .03 Of
an inch for 5000 volts working pres
sure.
The Board of Supervisors reserves
right to reject any or all tenders
and to waive all defects.
D. KALAUOKALANI,
Clerk, City and County of Honolulu
6S69-Aug. 20, Fl, %, %, "a, Is, q, %,
20, 80.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-28
DISMISSAL OF SHIP
LIBEL SUIT GRANTED

In a decision handed down today
by Federal Judge Horace w. Vaughan,
a motion to dismiss the libel suit
brought by Eduard Goellner, ct al
against the ship Charles E. Moody
was granted. The court ordered that
the costs of the action be charged to
the libellee. This was an action in
which the sailors of the Moody sued
for back wages and passage money.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-28
NEWS AND DOINGS AT
R. o. TRAINING CAMP

No university has a better system
Of marking than that of the officers
training camp. An account is kept Of
the work of each student in every
phase of work A large chart placed
in the assembly room gives a line
on the work of the recruits for every
period.
Points will be given in the follow
ing subjects: Rifle, equipment, gal
lery, range, manual, drill, guard, bayo-
net, first aid, signal, marching and
field work.
Through a special order from Gen.
Charles G.. Treat before he left Ha-
waii, Capt. Charles F. Leonard Of Com
pany F, 1st Infantry, was designated
as a special instructor at the officers,
training camp. Captain Leonard is a
graduate of the signal school and is
an authority on communication.
Captain Leonard will give in5truc-
ton in signalling for one hour each
day at 2 o'clock The use of the buzz
ger, Photograph, night signal and a
signal of communication will be ex-
planned.