The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-12-13

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to look at it either from the outside or
inside, and we will appreciate hearing
what they may think of it.. We think
it is quite "niftic" sign.
A letter was received this week from
Milton Simms, who is in France, by
his parents. Milton has recently been
in the hospital, but expected to be
back with his company soon. The let
ter was dated two days after the arm
istice was signed, Nov. Is.
Two letters We're received this
week by Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dob
bins from their son, Roy, in France.
They had not heard from him for
several weeks and were very glad to
hear that, he had come through safely.
Roy is one of the boys who did it.
LOST-A red steer, with crop off
left ear, and upper and under bit in
right ear. Information leading to re-
covery of animal will be rewarded.
w. I. Mcdaniel, Route 8, Pennington,
Missouri.
In the casualty lists we note the
following: Silas Redman, Flat River;
Joseph j. Porter, Pennington, and
Jasper j. Falk, Bonnie Terre, listed as
missing in action, and AlphoVse L..
Stodig of st. Francois and John 7.
DOVE of Leadwood, as wounded.
Choice meats of all kinds-cuts that
will tempt the appetite--can always
be secured at Bethel's Cash Meat
Market. When you desire a roast,
steak, boiling piece, or any especially
nice piece of meat, you should not fail
to phone 239, and it will be promptly
delivered.
Miss Blanche Beard, who was until
recently employed by the Local Board
as stenographer, has accepted a per-
manent position with the Bank of
Flat River. She acquired a reputa-
ton, while working for the Draft
Board, of being very efficient stem
ographer and clerk.
Judge and Mrs. E. E. Swink, DR..
and Mrs. A. o. Smith and Mr.. and
Mrs. W.. N. Fleming left Monday, by
way of Bismarck, to spend a week or
ten days in northeastern Florida,
where they own a plantation. They
expected to visit in New Orleans be-
fore returning home.
AS a special inducement to buy
something worth while for your wife,
mother or sweetheart, for their
Xmas gift, we will make special pric-
es on all Ladies' Wraps during the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mere. Co.
Miss Rowena Lacewell and brother,
George, both of whom have positions
in Jonesboro, Ark, were called home
Tuesday by the serious illness of
their mother, MRS. Neal, at the home
of another daughter, Mrs. John Gall.
Miss Lacewell left yesterday to re-
turn to her work, leaving her mother
very much improved.
S. r. Turley has received a letter
from his son, Lieut.. Lowell L. Turley,
dated Nov. l6, saying that he was
feeling fine and dandy; that while he
did not see az much action as some of
the buys, but that he was in one big
drive, and that on the above date the
French prisoners of war were coming
through the lines by thousands from
Germany to their homes.
Christmas shopping is already quite
brisk, and appearances generally are
for a very enjoyable holiday season.
Prospective buyers should, consult the
columns of The Times in
order to be guaranteed the best val
ues, as it is fact that cannot he
successfully disputed that the mer-
chant having the best bargains is in
those who advertise.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Manley re-
turned the last of the week from
ytrit ur.d e. L.,
in Kansas City. This splendid old
couple went with the intention Of
spending the winter in the city, but
the long continued open weather g2ve
Mr.. Manley so much time to think of
things requiring his attention here,
that it was impossible to keep him
away longer.
Anyone ordering butter, eggs, poul-
try, produce, etc, through my shop,
can have same delivered to them
promptly with a meat order, without
additional charge. Bethel's Cash
Meat Market.
C. r. Woodward, recently given a
two-yenr penitcntiary sentence for
heavy defalcations while cashier of
the Federal Lead Co., returned Tues
day from Potter, Kansas. where he
mad been on a short visit with his
wife before beginning his sentence.
He was required to be here at the ad-
journed term of Circuit Court this
week, and was compelled to- leave Mrs.
Woodward quite i'll.
If you are worried or studying |
about q suitable Christmas present |
or anyone, either relative or friend,
It home or elsewhere, subscription
% The Times will solve that problem
n a most satisfactory manner. Can
you think of anything that would
make so appropriate and appreciated
present, which can be secured for such
! small investment, as a years sub
to this paper?
Mrs. Otis Mcdonald arrived in Far
nington the last of the week for a
'isit with her husbands parents, Rev.
md Mrs. ]. P. Mcdonald, of Route l.
Mrs. Mcdonald expects her husband,
Mcdonald, who is still in
raining camp, to join here here soon.
hey were married about month ago.
IN arrival in this city, Mrs. McDon-
Id went to the central telephone office
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