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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-07
REV. r. L. WELDON
PASTOR M. E. CHURCH

At the annual Gulf Conference
which has been in session in Houston
Texas, the past week, the Rev. R. l..
Weldon was appointed to the Welsh
M. E. Church. Rev. Weldon has
been pastor at Crowley for a num-
Der of years and is by no means a
stranger to his congregation here.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-07
= Sleep and Rest.

One of the most common causes of
insomnia and restlessness is indi-
gestion. Take one of Chamberlain's
Tablets Immediately after supper and
Sc II you do not rest betted and
sleep better. They only cost a
quarter. Adv Chm 111o
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-07

Whether the proposed Boston tea
party is held or not the "lemon" has
already been served those German
toymakers.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-07

Every year large number forget
to pay their poll tax and thus be-
come DISTINGUISHED, therefore we is
sue this reminder. There are but
twenty days left in which poll taxes
for the year 1918 may be paid.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-07

AT present it appears that the prin-
cIpal task this winter will be make
one lump of coal do the work that
two formerly did.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-07
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease
Satarrh is local disease, greatly in.
;Muenceo by constitutional Conditions. and
"a "a oroer to cure it you must take an
lMIIernai remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi.
t Se e taken internally and acts thru
sne blood on the mucous surfaces Of the h
nyssem; Hairs Catarrh Medicine was
IN az by one of the best physicians
posed OF some of the best tonica knoy1n
coinDlned with some of the beat hIonS
BURNERS. The perfect Combination ~,
me ingredients in Halls Caterrh MeSi.
cine is what produces such wonderS,,I
tes sa,ss ~ catarrhal conditions. Send for
AL Druggists. 6c. =.
aail's Family Pulls for constipation.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-07

Harry Lauder is candidate q, :.
seat in the English Parliament =
ought to be able to get it for -.
II love a lassie." y
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-07

J. T. Hood and W. NJ. Colbert
Real Estate.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-07
LATE PERSOI

Mrs. J. B. God
guest Monday h
Harper. Mr.. Fl
man on this divi|
Milton Sullivs
/ Friday morning
Tough. Althoug
| the service in
has been station
for more than a
is attached to
partment.
Fresh Fru|
| Martins FIR
In making yo1
chases do not 4
line of station
etc. at the Jour
The Rev. R.
hold services a
church Sunday
ming.
If you ard
/ "a. They h
good things
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-07

toymakers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Sept. 6-Wayman Chappell, of Coff-
man, Ste. Genevieve county, and Con-
ME Wilkins, of Pennington.
Sept. ED. H. Greene, of Flat
River, and Helen J. Nichols, of Bea-
yer City, Neb.
Sept. 9.-Jas. Deweese and 0ma
Ellington, both Of Leadwood.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13
New Subscribers

Despite the fact that The Times
management was convinced that it
had gotten on It's subscription list
practically all the good people of st.
Francois county during the late most
successful automobile subscription
contest, nevertheless, new subscribers
continue to come in, with apparently
no diminishment in numbers, though
we have recently neglected to make
mention of new subscriptions that
have been received. The following
new ones are for the past week:
w. H. Morris and Ed. T. holland Of
Harrington, L. S. Simpson, j. H.
Kirkland and F. E. Boyd of Flat Riv-
er; Mrs. M. J. Hubbard of Esther;
Eli Mayor of Desloge; ]. w. Warren
of Leadwood; Myrtle R. Pratte of
Baxter Springs, Kan; J. B. Allen of
Hilderbrand, Mo-; J. J. Brady of st.
Louis; w. l.. Hunt of Washington, D.
C.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13
THE BEST MANAGED
INSTITUTION IN STATE
Such is Opinion of State Auditing Com
mittee, After Thorough Inspection
of State Hospital No. A

a class by itself in at least the fol-
lowing points of merit:
1t is the only State institution that
has not incurred debts.
1t is the only State institution that
daily, in every department, practices
economy and conservation.
It is an institution where the books
in every department balance.
1t is the only State institution where
complete harmony and active coop
Grafton exist among its officers.
Such very exceptional points of van
tage have been officially discovered and
made subject matter of the official re-
port only after careful and painstak-
ing examination by the State Audit
ing Committee, consequently there is
not the slightest chance for error in
it's correctness.
This commendable, remarkable and
most unusual condition has been made
possible by conservative Board OF
Managers, composed of business men,
together with hospital staff of real
ly exceptional ability, the personnel OF
which all appear to be ready and will
ing to lose sight of their Importance
in any general good they may be able
to confer upon the institution and its
dependent imates. In other words
they appear to be always willing and
ready to sacrifice self for the good Of
suffering humanity.
A superintendent of marked execu-
tive ability, splendid professional at
tainments, good financial judgment
and tactful energy has been the prime
factor in placing State Hospital No.
in the forefront of the State eleemos.
ynary institutions, from which all
other in the future should be forced to
copy.
1t is a proud--a splendid position
State Hospital No. has honestly
and fairly won, and Superintendent
Eaton and his corps OF able assist
ants are not only entitled to the
thanks of the taxpayers of the en-
tire State, but are entitled to the con-
graulations of all, and especially of all
citizens of Pennington and vicinity
who are in position to observe more
closely the constant and splendid
progress going on there. Pennington
is ploa5sd to be the home Of this in.
stitution, which is now "setting the
pace" for all other State institutions.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13
CROSS ROADS

Miss Robbie Barron, who has been
staying at Mine La Motto, returned to
her home here last Sunday.
The school here is progressing nice
ly with Miss Welty as teacher. The
enrolment is "a.
Nellie Tesreau spent Friday evening
at the home of VIM. Lenz.
Mrs. A. M. Wallace returned to
Libertyville Saturday, after spending
several days with her sister here.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Eenz and daught-
ter, Miss Doda, were shopping IN
Fredericktown last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Green and family
of Mine La Motto were in this vicin-
ity last Sunday.
Homer Presnell of Libertyville was
a business visitor here Saturday.
James Ferguson, who is building a
new house, gave a working Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff Lewis of Liberty
vile were in this community Sunday.
Miss Mabel Barron spent one eve
ming the past week with Dora LEM.
Leon Womack and daughters OF
Womack passed through here Friday
en- route to Fredericktown.
A. C. Wilkson was business Vls-
itor at Mine La Motto last Friday.
Will Kiepe of Libertyville was here
on business one day last week.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13
49,
Fourth
Liberty Loan
STARTS
Sept. 2Sth
-
Get Ready!
Italian Murdered

Ralph Nero, a young, unmar-
ried Italian, was found dead about 4
o'clock Wednesday morning, in the
rear of the Miners Lumber Co. in Flat
River The body was discovered by
Carvill Turner, who is mule feeder for
the Doe Run Lead Co. He Immediate
ly notified Henry Rinke, who in turn
notified Prosecuting Attorney Math-
ews and Coroner Prather. The body
was ordered taken to the Rinke un-
dertaking rooms. A coroner's jury
was empaneled the same morning,
sworn in over the body, and an in
quest was held yesterday afternoon,
the results of which The Times has
not yet been able to get.
Immediately after finding the body
it was examined by Prosecuting At
torney Mathews and Henry Rinke.
The fatal bullet was found to have en-
tered the back of the head, ranging
upward, as though the murderer had
been sitting or lying down under con-
cealment near where the murdered
man passed. They also found in the
bosom of the murdered man 32-cal-
iber revolver, while in breeches pock-
ct was bowie knife. There was also
watch on the body, and in his purse
was found So in currency and 40 cents
in change, which indicates that rob-
berry was not the motive for the crime.
There were no indications at the
scene of the crime to indicate any
struggle, which signified that the kill
ing was instantaneous as well as cold
bloodod Tho rnrIrdarad man WAS a
good dresser, made good appearance,
and appeared to hold himself rather
aloof from his own countrymen,
which possibly furnishes the motive
for the crime, as his own countrymen
appeared to resent his apparent aloof-
acs.S which may have aroused envi-
BUSINESS and malice to the extent of
murder. That the murdered man must
have feared foul play was also indi-
Gated by his being twice armed.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13
COUNTY COURT

The proceedings of the County Court
continued from the last issue of The
Times: "
Frank S. Schaffer and D. ]. Cour-
tois ordered released from road work
for 1918.
w. E. Bearden resigns as Justice of
the Peace of Randolph township and
resignation accepted by Court. G. w.
Conway appointed to fill his place.
Tour of inspection made of roads
and bridges near Bonne Terre and
French Village.
B. R. Thurman granted pool table
license to operate in Bonne Terre.
Warrants
St. Louis Bindery Co., supplies,
$124.56; Standard Printing Co., sup
plies, $1014; Thos. H. Holman, sal
ary and expenses, $217.6O; Kora L.
McCrorey, services primary election,
81; w. T. O'Neal, hall rent primary
election, etc., $40; Hugh Stephens
Printing Co., stationery, 1892; G. H.
Middlecamp, support inmates at Mt.
Vernon Sanitorium, $42.16; H. C.
Nell, supplies, $685., Herman &
Herbst, supplies, So; Economy Cash
Shoe Store, supplies, Sc; X. G. Web
er, postage, ETC., $12; Bonne Terre
Pharmacy Co., supplies, $11.7O; Jer-
usha Poston, support Halford Poston
at Fulton School for Deaf and Dumb,
81; Mode Coffman, taking John Hoose
TO Bonne Terre Hospital, $4; George
Turner, services primary election, 50;
Henderson Store Co., supplies, $3.50;
Schramm Bottling and Ice Mfg. Co.,
$18; Meyer g. Rickus, supplies, $6.75;
City Drug Store, supplies, $3.50;
Schramm Bottling and Ice Mfg. Co.,
$24; C. r. Black, services primary
election, $42; Waters Press, station
cry, $5.52; C. /. Garrett, four days
services and mileage, $21.75; F. M
Matkin, same, $20.70; w. A. Mitchell
same, $20.70; c. H. Adams, four days
attendance on Court and trip to State
Hospital No. 4, $40; w. M. Welcf
Mfg. Co., supplies, $17.38; Samuel F.
Meycrson Co., supplies, $43.90; Geo
Sutherland, night watchman, 50; Al
bert Wulfert, stamps and express
$13.66; E. l.. Higgins Drug Co., sup
plies, $3.50; f. II. Best, crushed rock,
$94.96; Thos. H. Holman, road inn
provement, $1,000; Thos. H. Holman,
same, $4,000; H. M. O'Bannon, post
Iage, $3.47.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13

The report of the State Auditing
Committee, composed of Messrs. j.
Bartholomew, L. d. Thompson and o.
L. Caufield, on the condition of State
Hospital No. a, brief mention of which
was made in The Times last week,
contains q far more glowing attribute
to the management of that excellent
institution than time or space permit
ted us to give last week. Such report
was made after the Auditing Commit
tee had spent ten days inspecting the
books, as we'll as the general manage
ment, of that institution.
In the first place, the Auditing
Committee were in need of rest when
they reached Hospital No. 4, and it
seemed to them providential that it
should be the last of the twenty-four
State eleemosynary institutions which
they had to inspect, as they found ev-
erything there conducive to rest and
recreation for body and mind. Reach
ing there after a somewhat trying
visit to twenty-three other State in
stitutions, in everyone of which they
encountered troubles of one sort and
another, caused either from misman-
agement or lack of harmony on the
part of those in charge, it was a posi-
tive delight to the members of such
committee to visit State Hospital No.
a, where they wore free to state, the
very atmosphere Of the place they
found to be entirely different from ev-
cry other institution in the State.
Here they not only found complete
harmony between Superintendent Eat
on and his corps of assistants, but
complete friendship and cordiality
was everywhere apparent. The Audit
ing Committee at once saw that it was
just the kind of "rest cure" of which
they were in great need, after the
"strenuousness" which they had been
forced to combat during their entire
round of checking up" all of the
other State institutions. Of course
some were worse than others, but
none of them, according to the men,
bers of such committee, were in the
same class with State Hospital No. a
where existing conditions were pro-
nounced by them to be ideal.
The committee report, whach has
been submitted to Governor Gardner
shows State Hospital No. a to be in
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13
Vigilant Officials

The following extracts from let
ter written by, Prosecuting Attorney
Thos. A. Mathews, who Is acting as
Government Appeal Agent for st.
Francois county, to County Food Ad-
ministrator ]. H. Tetley, Of this city,
indicates that both these officials have
their eyes wide open and are giving
to the government the very best pos
sible service. Accompanying the let
ter were number of affidavits to up
hold the facts as stated in the letter:
"The statements herewith enclosed
were taken by me while investigating
made by William Neibecker, a mer-
chant at Leadwood, Mo-, and while
there | was informed by several for
eigners that he had been selling sug-
ar in 100-pound quantities to all who
might apply for same.
81 naturally investigated the mat
ter, and found at the home of Alex
Grasco, 80 pounds of sugar. He has
s boarders, 6 children, himself and
wife.
"At the home of Geo. Pelasko we
found 40 pounds of sugar. He has a
wife, 3 children and / boarder.
"At the home of Frank Sestick we
found they had go pounds of sugar.
He has wife, 2 children and 5
boarders.
"Wm. Neibecker has in his possess
sion 600 pounds of sugar. / asked
him whether or not he kept list of
the respective parties who purchased
sugar from him from day to day, so
that the limited allotment or allow
ance would not be exceeded by people
whe were trading with him. He told
me, in the presence of his wife, that
they never kept record of that kind.
1t seems that the sugar was purchased
of L. Koehn, of 1014 N. 7th St., ST.,
Louis, Mo.
"These are facts I happened to run
on in casual way while investigating
the disloyal remarks made by VIM.
should be investigated and taken up
with the foreigners in and about Lead
wood, who are not observing the Food
Administration Rules and Regula-
tions."
According to the latest reports The
Times has received, Neibecker had
not been arrested, but he will doubtless
be dealt with soon in accordance with
the law in the case.
On this same trip Prosecuting At
torney Mathews also secured the
names of two foreigners, living in
Leadwood, who are now designated as
deserters. They had left this county
just about the time the last notices of
induction into war service had been
sent out, going to Granite City, III.
They returned, however, when they
imagined the coast was clear, and
were again at their old home.
The County Prosecutor acquainted
Sheriff Adams with what he had dis
covered, and Deputy Sheriff Tom
Brown went out and arrested the two
men, whose names are Frank Sank
and Frank Shutski. They were held
in Jail here until yesterday, when they
were taken to Jefferson Barracks,
where Justice will be meted out to
them. There appears to be quite a
nest of slackers and Huns in Lead
wood and community.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13
Violators Drawing
Heavy Penalties

Sid Davis and Ida Wilfond were ar
rested in Flat River Friday, charged
with lewd and lascivious conduct
They were arraigned before Justice of
the Peace T. W. Martin. Prosecuting
Attorney Thos. A. Mathews appeared
for the State, while the defendants
were represented by |. N. Threlkeld
of Elvins. The arrests were made by
Sam Doss, constable at Desloge.
1t was jury trial, and after all the
evidence was in verdict of guilty
was arrived at, and punishment was
fixed at $50 fine and 80 days in jail
for each of the guilty parties.
On the same day Sam Doss also ar
rested Coda Black of Desloge. The
charge against her was of operating
and conducting bawdy house al
Cantwell, near Desloge, in st. Francois
county. The case came before Jus.
tice of the Peace w. F. Arnold at Des-
loge. The defendant entered plea
of guilty, and punishment was fixed
at 60 days in Jail and fine of $50.
Another woman, consort of Golda
Black, made her escape after being
appraised of her companions arrest
But with Sam Doss on her trail there
is every assurance that she will soon
be apprehended. There has been en-
tirely too much of this species of law
lessness for some time past, especial.
ly in the Lead Belt, and the quicker
all such law breakers are Brought into
court and given punishment that will
make them realize that they are
amendable to the law, the more salts
faction it will be to all respectable
and law-abiding citizens.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13

O. j. Mayberry was business visit
or'to st. Louis the last Of the week.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13

A fire at the home of Ivy Sides, on
West College avenue, Tuesday at noon,
did considerable damage to the kitch-
en- and kitchen furnishings. A pile
of kindling was on the floor near the
stove and it is supposed that spark
from the stove ignited it, as consid-
cradle blaze had started when Mrs.
Sides discovered it. An alarm was
turned in and by quick work by neigh
bors, together with the fire depart
ment, the flames were stopped.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13

Inc Assembly feflOd IN Lne dlRH
School on Monday morning was at
tended by Mrs. o. w. Bleeck and
Messrs. j. B. Burks, B. H. Marbury
and ]. K. Jones. Each one brought the
High School an interesting and in
spring message, and will be doubly
welcome in the future.
Mrs. Rider of the Jefferson School
was detained in st. Louis over Mon
day on account of the delayed arrival
of her son who was expected to meet
her in St. Louis on Saturday. Mrs
Merrifield Huff had charge of Mrs
Riders room and organized it very eff
fectively on the opening day.
Miss Chenault was also unavoidably
detained in Cape Girardeau and her
work is being taken care of by Mrs
VIM. Harlan, former teacher of much
experience. All other teachers report
ed for duty on the opening morning
Most parents were very prompt in
| the enrolment of their children or
the first day of school. A few, how
ever, failed to catch the spirit and al
lowed their children to come in a day
late. By far the greatest factor in the
cause of school failures is irregular
attendance. But few pupils can keep
up the regular course for any con-
siderable time unless they remain
constantly in school. Let the motto
of Pennington patrons this year be-
Keep the children in school, and on
time, every day in the year" Just q
few thoughtless parents kept some Of
their children out Of school as much as
day early in the week and thus broke
the record of those children for "Per-
feet Attendance" at the very begin.
ming of the year. This is, indeed, very
unfortunate. Nothing so inspires 8
child to remain constantly in schoo
as "Perfect Record" for the year
Parents should think twice, yes, three
times, or even dozen times before
they cause child to break his perfect
attendance record. Teachers and the
school management very much appre-
ciate the habit some parents have Of
calling in and notifying the teacher
principal, or superintendent of the un.
avoidable absence Of their children. II
shows good healthy school sentiment
on the part of the parents. Let the
custom become universal.
1 The Pennington papers will give
| from week to week, the standing o1
the different rooms in attendance. II
| is hoped that parents will take keer
interest in having the rooms in which
their children are attending at tn,
head of the list. It is also hoped that
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13

here will be just as keen an interest
in keeping the general average of their
particular ward ahead in the contest.
Talk this with your children and with
your neighbors. Let everybody in
Pennington help every day and we
shall make a great record.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13
OLD CITIZEN DIES

The death of Frank Hill occurred
last Friday in st. Louis, where he had
recently been making his home. The
body was brought to, Bonne Terre
Saturday for interment. Five children
are left to mourn his loss, four daugh-
ters and one son. Two of the daugh-
tiers are married, being Mrs. Comans
of st. Francois, and Mrs. Chas
Schwartz, of Miami, Okla.
Mr.. Hill was an old citizen of st.
Francois county, and was for many
years in business in Bonne Terre. He
was splendid citizen, being honored
and respected by all who knew him.
A number of years ago he sold con-
siderable valuable lands to mining
companies in the Lead Belt, and for
the past several years he has been re-
tired from active business.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13

Miss Bertha Spaugh, who spent her
summer vacation here with her moth
er, Mrs. E. L. Spaugh, returned Sun
day to st. Louis. She has been re-
employed in the Webster Groves pub
lie schools at an increase in salary.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES

The Pennington Public Schools
opened Monday morning with an ex-
cellent enrolment and unusual interest
Within a few minutes after the open
ing of school all departments were at
work very much as if school had been
in session for week or more.
The enrolment for the opening day
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-13

Many friends of Harry Highley will
be sorry to learn that he is quite Sc
riously i'll at his home in this city.