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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-12-12
Asks JUDGMENT
On Pleadings

In the case of the State ex rel w. E.
Golfer VS.. w. A. Mitchell ct al, the
Prosecuting Attorney has asked for
Judgment on the lpeadings in the case.
This is the suit that Prosecuting Az
torney Golfer instituted against the
st. Francois County Judges for "mon-
ey wrongfully paid OUT. The County
Judges employed counsel to prosecute
the collection of approximately $780,
900 Of delinquent taxes from the lead
companies of this county, and issued
said counsel a county warrant for
$500 Expense money" to be used in
necessary proceedings in such suit.
In granting such Expense money"
to special counsel, the Prosecuting
Attorney claims that the County
Court Judges exceeded their authori-
ty. Just what nature of proceedings
should have been followed by the
County Court, in an effort to collect
such delinquent taxes, is not stated,
being wholly unnecessary" it seems.
The proceedings in this case are be-
ing closely watched by many tax
payers throughout the county. To-
morrow, the 18th inst, is the date set
for the motion for Judgment to be
passed on by Judge Huck.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-12-12
An Apt Reply

A prominent Republican of this
city was the other day attempting to
"jolly" an equally prominent Demo-
crat. The Republican went on, at con-
siderable length, to the effect that the
Democrat would now have to confine
his reading to the Globe Democrat, or
some other good Republican paper,
since the Republic has been forced to
go out of business; that everywhere
now tended toward Republicanism
and that his friend would have to
change his politics after he had i'm
bibed more of the principles of truth
through perusal of the columns of the
Globe-Democrat
The Democrat, however, was of the
old-fashioned sort-not to be intimi-
dated-nor did the "camoufage" put
up by the Republican prove discon-
certing to him. He asked the Repub-
lican what his party stood for now,
other than criticism" Of the Demo-
cratic administration. "Does the Re-
publican party oppose the League of
Nations" was asked; cor does it still
want high protective tariff? ?" Both
of these questions the Republican
answered in the negative, though he
appeared to be unable to state what
his party is in favor of. Then the
Democrat evidently hit the nail on the
head when he said: "The Republican
party at this time appears to be
principally composed Of camoufage." I"
And then he added: "As to my read
ing matter, I can make out with what
The.y Pennington Times has to offer
along political lines, until can secure
q metropolitan Democratic daily"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-12-12
Sample Road
Finally Open

The quarter mile strip of improved
concrete road, which is being built
from the STAN corner, on the Flat
River road, has been finally opened to
travel, after having been closed for
almost four months, causing the
heavy traffic over such road to de-
tour, at considerable inconvenience.
Only about half Of the strip has yet
been hard surfaced, but owing to
scarcity of material, as well as wealth.
er conditions, it was thought to be ad-
visable to postpone further work I'm
til spring, and open the road for the
convenience of the general public.
The section that has been completed
indicates that it is in every way salts
factory, and that it will "stand up un-
der the most severe test that can be
given it. 1t is forcible illustration
of the splendid conditions that would
result were all the principal roads in
the county constructed in such man.
ner. 1t would eliminate the word
"trouble" from travel, and substitute
therefor the word pleasure" OF
course such roads are expensive. And
yet, when one considers the quality of
the road, as well as the moderate up
keep, together with the service such
roads would render to the public, the
question naturally arises whether or
not such high class roads really are
expensive or not.
In the case of the building of this
road, however, conditions have been
most unfortunate, owing to the ex-
treme difficulty encountered in get
ting cement and other material. Such
; conditions have caused this work to
draw along in an unprecedented man
ner, SO that, as sample piece Of
roadwork, for which this was intend
ed, it fails to make nearly the good
public impression that its prompt
completion would have made. 1t is a
fact, however, that with workmen and
material at hand, such. a road can be
constructed almost as rapidly as can
any other kind of improved roadway.
The principal consideration is: There
is the roadway for your inspection. Do
you want more of this kind of road
way in st. Francois county? If so,
the opportunity to secure it will be
presented to you, ere long.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-12-12
Smith Out On Bond

Ed. Smith, who was sentenced to
fifteen years in the penitentiary at
the present term of Circuit Court for
the killing Of Raymond Albaugh at
the formers home in Leadwood in
September last, was admitted to
$4,000 bail Monday, pending an appeal
Of his case to the Supreme Court.
.sWhen the thumb-screws of the law
MGcA loosensd, and Smith was given
his freedom, he appeared to be the
happisst man in all the world, and
wsHt about the court roem shaking
hands with many. The bend given Is
perfectly seed fos he amount prs-
.pssiAsA. - TIA TiRss y a1eTmsd.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-12-12
State Hospital
Barn Burned

A fire of unknown origin was dis
covered in the horse and cow barn at
State Hospital No. 4, about six O'Clock
Wednesday morning. All the live
stockswas promptly removed from the
burning building, but the barn, hay
snd grain contents were destroyed.
The building was insured for $2,500
and the contents for $1,000. The State
will suffer but little, If any, financial
loss. Within one hour after the fire,
ten employees and carpenters were
busy constructing temporary sheds
for the live stock for the winter. The
Hospital fire department were prompt
lyy e. the nrss and with the vigorous
hose as thek 1tonfmxad, the adjoining
siloS and contests vxs saved.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-12-12

Mrs. Albert Trauernicht went to St
Louis Sunday for a visit with her sons
George and Walter, who are living
there. ..
w, T. Apple, prominent business
man of Baxter Springs, Kansas, came
in Friday for a visit with his friend
]. c. Watson. Mr.. Apple and Mr.
Watson left Saturday evening TO,
New Orleans on business mission.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-12-12
Importance of =.
Newspapers

State Hospital No. 4, at Farming
ton, has instituted department Of
occupational therapy, and the Medical
Staff have decided that one of the
most interesting and beneficial ser
vices that can be rendered patients
by their reia6ives and friends is to
send them, each week, their local
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-12-12

newspaper. The Superintendent has
recently and generally advised rela-
tives and friends of patients that 10
cal papers are not only educational
and instructive, but most beneficial to
the mentally i'll in that institution,
The results are that patients and
wards are now abundanly supplied
with weekly newspapers and current
literature.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-12-12
CHRISTMAS VACATION
BEG. 24th to JAN. sth

The, Christmas vacation Of the
pFarmingtoH Public Schools this year
win be Of week and one-hah du-
ration. School will close at noon on
Wednesday, Dee. Oath. and will not
reopen until Monday, Dapuary 9Th.
Several of the teachenE ssAs FzfFfls
are planning to spend the period vis-
itins relatives and friends aont Of
town. xkSTfA 4
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-12-12
ExtraSpecial
Candy Bargains

For the last three months
we have been placing orders for
candies--twiCe as much as we
actually need--with several diff
ferent candy factories. We did
not expect to get one-third of
this, but fortunately, for the
last ten days, we have been re-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-12-12

Mrs. Alice Patton, of IroHon, spent
the weekend with her daughter, Miss
Allie Patton.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-12-12

Drs and Hrs. @. A. Smith wsra vis-
isoSs In st. Lexs tAs flrst ~ ~
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-29
DR.. Roller Must Break the
''Strangler'S' deadlock to Win

Nothing ever gave such impetus
to a sport in any city than did the
matching of those two premier
wrestlers, Ed (Strangler) Lewis and
DR.. B. f. Roller, for a finish match
in this city Tuesday night. At one
jump Harrisburg landed one of the
biggest bouts of all time and one
that will be an undisputed battle for
the American heavyweight title. This
is true because of Lewis recent VIC
tory over Joe Stecher which, COM
bined with Earl Caddock's retire.
ment from the mat game, left him
with a sure claim to the American
title. AS DR.. Roller was former
chamion his meeting here with
Lewis on Tuesday at the Chestnut
Street Auditorium will be for the
American heavyweight title.
The match is attracting no end of
attention in this part of the State.
Never before have two such noted
sportsmen and athletes ever met in Il
match of any kind in Harrisburg and
a big turnout is predicted to witness
the sensational battle which is bound
to ensue when so much is at stake.
Not only is the winner entitled to
Tic AiIleElCdH IlllC buI III
he is practically sure of a match
with the mighty Pole, Wladek Zby-
szko, who now reigns supreme as q
world champion. Truly, the stake
to be struggled for Tuesday night
is we'll worth the superhuman eff
fort of both men.
The big question. as well as the
turning point of the match, seems
to rest with the ability of Roller to
break clear of the famed deadlock
of Stranger" Lewis. If the old
gladiator can do this he should be
able to win the affair as Lewis has
never yet beaten a big man without
applying that gruelllng hold enough
times to wear him down, even if an
other hold ended the affair. Say
what he may the Stranger" needs
his best, the deadlock, in every i'm
portant match he ent"-- Cor without
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-29

it he is lost 1t is his trump card
and there is no way of getting around
this fact.
Roller, the dean of American
wrestling, is the best known of them
all, and his mat career is full of
thrilling matches marked with sem
sational features. He has downed
every big man of the game and es-
tablished q record for aggressive
ness that is unsurpassed to-day. Re-
Gently Roller came out for reforms
in wrestling. He advocated nothing
but matches to n finish. A few
years ago the rules called for time
limit bout. AS q result matches got
slower for the simple reason that
the big men took no chances in a
time limit bout and as few falls
were recorded few decisive results
came about.
Following the war and the resump-
ton of wrestling the advice of Roller
was followed. The local promoter,
upon his arrival here, stated he
would hold nothing but finish match
es and that in order to make every
thing certain would demand that
the participants in bouts staged here
go the best out of three falls. Bau-
mann made good his promise. Hence
the interest in the big match at the
Chestnut Street Auditorium next
Tuesday when Roller and Lewis bat
tie for the best two out of three
falls.
That such a deal is best for the
game was clearly shown in the Zby-
szko-Stecher match in the far west
last ninth. In that struggle Stecher
secured the first fall only to lose the
next two. The skill and endurance
of Zbyszko won out in the end,
otherwise the Pole would not rank
as worlds champion to-day.
Seats for the big match here Tues
day night are now on sale at Harry's
Cigar Store and at the Shenk and
Title Sporting Goods Store.
Every indication points to a rec
ord breaking house and the fans
should make reservations now to get
the best seats.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-29
Fans Hoot Good Boxing

What's the matter with Harrisburg
ring fans? Last night at the fine
show of Frank Erne at the Orpheum
theater, the galleries and a good
part of the rest of the spectators
Kissed loudly at some of the best
fighting, appearing to have no disI
elimination whatever in judging
good boxing. The Houck- Williams
bout was fast hard punching from
the tap of the gong, with each man
working as hard as he knew how
with his own particular style and
yet they were hooted to an echo. On
the other hand Nate Isaacman was
applauded loudly, although he could
no better than draw with Young
Mahoney, of Baltimore, q substitute
called in at the last minute. 1t may
have been the continual in-fighting
of Leo Houck which caused the up
roar. But this was his cue, for Larry
Williams had it on him in weight
and reach and height, but the battle
was as lively as could be asked for
Houck had to keep in close, it was
his only safety, for Williams certain
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-29
Swatara Township Asks
For Two Miles Of Road

representatives of the residents of
Swatara township appeared before the
county commissioners yesterday after
noon and presented a petition for
county aid in the construction Of
two-mile stretch OF roadway in that
district. extending from the Penn
Highway to the old Horseshoe pike.
This would include paving the main
street in Oberlin.
Charles f.. Livingston, president of
the township commissioners and E.
NJ. Hershey, attorney for the board,
appeared before the county officials,
who finally decided that because of
lack of funds the township officers
should make plans for the construc-
tion of the more important parts of
the roadway.
While the county is planning eX-
tensive road building work the Of
ficials must first aid in the compile
tion of road between Linglestown
and PaXtonia. which will cost $70,-
600. About 100000 in state, county
and township appropriations will be
available for road work in the next
two years, and after the Linglestown
road is finished $4,000 will remain
in the funds for other construction.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-29
Al Lippe May Bring frankie Brown
Here; One Honest Boxing Manager

Last night saw the town full of
boxing men, promoters, fighters,
touts, trainers and every kind of
buster that goes with the pugilistic
circus. Half dozen men were in
troduced in the Orpheum ring and
a score had the lad who can clean
up the universe. AL Lippe sent word
that frankie Brown is ready to de-
fend the featherweight title gained
from Johnny Kilbane. He says:
Brown has defeated every good boy
in the world, Shubert CLANCY,
Champion Pete Herman, Kid Wolfe,
Jack Sharkey, Joe Burman, Young
Sandow, Louisiana, Billy Bevans,
Gussie Lewis, Jabez White, Artie
Root. He would like to match him
to fight here.
The wise guys famed themselves
into a frenzy over all sorts of topics
and one man quoted Billy Recap,
the well-known sporting editor and
referee who tells a story about u
manager whose word is as good as
ms Dond and who never signs con-
tract. He is the manager for Joe
Fox, his Aame is Johnny Mooney and
belnG from Boston is u high brow.
Says Recap:
Fox is the holder of the Lord
Lonsdale belt. This little rosy-cheek-
ed Briton beat all the bantanweights
on the British Isle who cared to
match their skill with him. He wad-
ed through that class three times.
Then he annexed the Lord Lonsdale
belt. The war being over, Fox point-
ed himself for America. He came
for the ostensible purpose of taking
the featherweight title back with
him. So much for Fox, because this
story is dedicated to Johnny Moo
ney, VINO has proven himself a
rarity in the boxing world.
Mooney has been a manager of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-29
80, 900 Men Reported Out
in Ruhr Industrial Region
BY associated Press.

Copenhagen, March 29.-The
strikes in the Ruhr industrial region
are extending, according to dis
patches from Essen to-day. Thirty
thousand men are reported out.
At meeting of the strikers at
Langendreer, near Dortmund, on
Thursday. demands were formulat-
ed, including the formation of a
revolutionary workmen's guard, the
esta ablishment of political and eco
nomic relations with the Russian
Soviet government and the disarma-
ment of the police throughout Ger
many.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-29
NEW CASES OF
TYPHOID FEVER
Mechanicsburg Health Board
Has Twenty-One Names on
List of Town Sufferers

Mcchanicsburg, Pa, March 29.-
While no report has come from the
State Health Department relative to the
result of the water analysis to determine
whether the typhoid outbreak in this
place is due to impure water, several
new cases have been reported. People
are strongly urged to boil the water
for drinking. Twenty-one cases of the
fever have been reported to the local
health department to date.
Among those suffering with the dis
ease are: Charles Beisel, living in the
Huber apartments, West Main street,
who was taken to the Harrisburg Hos
pital on Thursday Mrs. John Brougher,
East Keller street; Helen Watson, aged
13 years, East Locust street; Howard
Weaver, aged IL years, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Weaver, East Keller street /;
Evelyn Walters, granddaughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Wevodau, West Keller street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-29
Wednesday Night For Borrell
and Herman Miller at Steelton

Having received the sanction to his
boxing show, as shown by the attend
ahce of Steelton's leading citizens being
seated around the ringside at his OPEN
ing bout two weeks ago at the Standard
Iheater, in Steelton, Promoter Joe Bar
rett is much peeved that the playhouse
is not much larger as he was compelled
10 turn many away at the last show
ana Joe says he wants all hands to be
served alike, and hopes those who miss
ed the last show by not securing seats
In advance would please secure them
TINS time by phone from Bob Fairlamb,
phone 4-W Steelton.
Barrett says his show Wednesday
night Will far surpass the last one. as
no Two harder hitting middleweights
ever met in this section, If not in the
country, than Joe Borrell, the EuroDean
champion, and Herman Miller, the
southern champion. Borrell has met
three worlds champions in his time
without being beaten decislvely, namely
George Chip, Al Mccoy and Henry
Lewis. He won the European title by
beating Marcel Moreau, in Paris: won
the middleweight champion of the U. s.
Navy by knocking out Ben Kech, during
the war when Borrell wore the blue for
Uncle Sam.
Miller is known here as one of the
his recent bout with Johnny Wolgast
coolest men ever seen in this section, as
proved, when Herman went through the
mil with laugh at the same time had
claret flying from Wolgast's face and
came out himself without a scratch
Barrett is praying for warmer
weather so he can pull his shows in the
open air, where he has unlimited space
for his patrons and can ifford to offer
purses that will leave no boxer beyond
his reach to entertain his patrons, 1t
is only Barretts long acquaintance with
such topnotchers as Borrel Miller, Jeff
Smith. Johnny Kilbane. Battling I,e-
whisky, Jack Britton, Jack Dempsey, in
fact all of them who appreciate Joe's
efforts to elevate boxing. that enables
the veteran to secure themfor such small
purses that he can afford to pay them
with such small seating capacity; not
only matching the stars equally suits
Barrett. but he always aims to match
the other bouts on his card the same
and he generally succeeds, as the other
four bouts on the card will prove.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-29

boxers galore, including Jimmy
Gardner, and the late Honey Hell
lody. He has unique reputation
one perhaps never equaled by any
manager of boxers in this or any
other country. He never signs arti-
cles of agreement. Johnny Moneys
word is his bond. He has for the
last hfteen years arranged matches
for his stable of boxers with such
astute matchmakers as Billy Nc
Carney Jack Hanlon, Herman
George Engel, Bob McCusker, Jim
Feeney, Johnny LOTUS, Frank Laus
and score of others. Not once has
Mooney placed his signature to q
contract. When Johnny Mooney
says his man will box on a certain
date and he names his price, weight
and all the incident conditions, the
public and the club can rest assured
he Will be on the job. He has never
failed.
What a lesson to the horde of un-
prlnclpled managers and hangers
on connected with the boxing game!
Why don't they take Mooney as an
example? The sport would require
very little purging if they would
emulate the clear-eyed, quick witted
square Bostonian.
Joey Fox made no mistake when
he cast his lot with Mooney. The
astute level-headed manager may
not be able to land the featherweight
title for Fox; that will depend en-
tirely on his own ring ability, but he
will pave the way with dollars, and
the little Briton will be enriched
after each bout. Fox has almost
leaped into popularity, and has al
ready proved himself a splendid
drawing card. At the same time he
is target for every ambitious Amer
lean boxer All the featherweights
and near-featherweights are after
him."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-29
MiddietOUn
c. z. Moore Will Move
Family to Chicago

C. q. Moore, will move his family
from the Roth property, North
Spring street, to Chicago, where he
has been transferred by the Rail
Plate Company. Mr.. Moore was
supervisor of the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company at one time. j. b.
Landis will move from the Bradley
property, West Main street to the
house made vacant by Mr.. Moore.
Mrs. Ray Noggle, and daughter
have returned home from Two
days visit to Camp Meade' Mo-
she was accompanied by her nus
hand who was in the service of
Uncle Sam overseas, and has peen
mustered out of service.
About fifteen of the Middletown
hovs who were recently returned
from overseas, and stationed at
Camp Dix, n. J., were mustered out
of service yesterday ana returned
home this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Putt, of Ann
street. announced the engagement OF
their daughter, Miss Helen o. Putt,
to Joseph willing, of Detroit, Michl-
gan. to take place in April. -,
Mrs. Thorwald Jorgenson VIII
leave for Buffalo, N. Y, Where she
will Join her husband, and from
there Will go W leu VIZ,
where she will make her 'future
home. Mrs. Jorgenson before her
marriage was Miss Mary Elperu OF
town. 1 uo+,,rnod
home from Philadelphia, Wnere she
had received treatment FOR her eyes
at Philadelphia Hospital.
Lieutenant Norman Hartman VINO
!. IN the service of Uncle Sam, is
enending a two weeks furlough IN
town as the guest of his parents
Mr. and Mrs. T.. +. Hartman, Ann
street. Wy,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Hanna of wa
ter street have announced the en-
qaeement of their daughter. Nancy
f, Hanna, to Paul A. Swilkins, OF
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, who was mem
her of the 634th Aero Squadron at
the Aviation Depot, and was re-
Gently mustered out of service.
Robert Bailey has purchased the
frame dwelling" house from Boyd
bishop, Susquehanna street, and VIII
take possession as soon as Mr.. Bl-
shop moves to Harrisburg.
Miss Edna Shank of Lancaster, is
spending the week in town as the
guest of Miss Mary Erb.
Harry Miller moved from Pine
street to the Statler property on
North Union street.
A carload of flour was wrecked
on the Pennsylvania Railroad yes
terday morning at Red Hill, caused
bv a broken truck. The train was
going east and delayed traffic for
several hours.