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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-08-29

The Times notices that the Farm
Bureau News, published monthly in
this city, supposedly in the interest
and. for the benefit of the farmers
and stock breeders and feeders of St
Francois county, is advocating the es-
tablishment of a cooperative shipping
association, which will enable ship
ment of live stock in car load lots, ev-
en- though such shipment may be made
up of consignments from many diff
ferent parties. The plan that has
been suggested, and for which the
claim is made has been successfully
worked out in many other places, is to
have a manager of shipping, whose
duty it shall be to keep in touch with
prospective shippers throughout the
county, and to keep them informed
when carload shipments will be made,
in order that all those desiring to
make shipment may have their stock
ready at a given time.
On the face Of it, the plan appears
to be more or less meritorious, and
The Times, Just at this time at least,
does not feel that it is sufficiently in
formed along this line to take a pro-
nounced position, either for or against
the proposition. But this paper does
feel that in this matter, as in most
propositions that arise, there is an
other side to the question, and it is for
the "other side" that we desire to
briefly speak at this time. There arc
perhaps. dozen or more live stock
buyers in st. Francois county who do
little else than buy and ship live
stock; they have made practically a
life work and study of this business
and therefore must be in a position to
work to the best possible advantage
at both the buying and selling end of
the line.
Our stockmen are also, so far as
the writer's knowledge extends, all
gentlemen of high standing in the
community, whose word is as good as
bond. When their word is out to
give certain price for stock, the sell
er knows that he can depend on get
ting that price, even though it may be
on declining market, which quite
frequently may saddle loss on the
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-08-29
Touring County

Today is Home Convenience Day in
st. Francois county, and large par
ty of women and men will leave at
$3.50 o'clock this morning on tour OF
parts of the country, for the purpose of
visiting a number of homes having
conveniences, for the purpose of add
ing to their information along this
line of work, which is becoming a
most interesting addition to number
of up-to-date country homes.
Much interest has already been de-
veloped in such work, principally
through the splendid work that is be-
ing done by Miss Pet Tucker, the
Home Demonstration Agent, and the
interest in labor-saving devices for
the busy housewife is now moving
rapidly forward. A delegation from
Fredericktown is also with the party,
for the purpose of getting new ideas
in both farm and home demonstration
work. Encouragement of such work
will result in great good for the peo-
pie of the entire county.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-08-29
Trouble Results in
Free-for- Fight

AS the elimination OF several weeks
trouble, Enos Hammers and Edison
Kincaid, of Libertyville, engaged in
fight Wednesday morning, which
finally resulted in damaged heads and
bodies and the arrest of Hammers,
his wife and his son, Jesse. They
were charged with assault with in
tent to kill, and were let out on bonds
of $500 for Hammers and $500 for
his wife and son, when they were
brought before Squire Geo. Sutncr-
land.
Their troubles arose over the pos
session of the house in which Ham
mcrs lived and over the Kincaid
orchard. Hammers is a tenant on
Kincaid's farm ,and lives in house
furnished by him. Possession of
the house was demanded by Kincaid
recently, but Hammers did not move.
Trouble also arose over some peaches
which were procured by Hammers
from the orchard on the farm.
1t is reported that Kincaid went to
the Hammers home Wednesday morn
ing and became engaged in a heated
discussion with Mrs. Hammers, who
called in her husband A fight result
ed, in which Hammers used knife
rather freely on the person of Kincaid,
bat was prevented from doing fur
ther damage by Will Kincaid, who
came up and struck Hammers on the
head with a piece Of timber and
knocked him senseless. During the
melee, Mrs. Hammers joined in and
received few injuries about the
head. Hammers suffered bruises
about the head, while the injuries of
Kincaid required several stitches to
close them.
Warrants were issued for Ham
mers, wife and son, and when they
were arraigned before Squire Suther-
land they were released on bond, as
mentioned The preliminary trial
will take place September 5th.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-08-29
COMMUNITY SINGING
WAS GREAT SUCCESS

AS the shadows Of twilight closed
softly over the High School lawn on
last Saturday evening, the beautiful
songs of long ago were sung by an
audience Of two or three hundred peo-
ple in the most successful Community
Sing that we have held. The occa-
sion was specially for the old people
and many such were present and en-
loved the program immensely.
"In the Cleaning" sung by Mrs.
Orear, was beautifully appropriate in
the gathering shadows. Loves Old
Sweet Song" by Rev. Boyd, with its
beautiful chorus, Gust Song at
Twilight" seemed to have an added
sweetness in the soft evening light.
"Home Sweet Home" was more
touching than ever as Mrs. Nelson
sang it, and all who heard Tom Miles
rendition Of "Believe Me, If All Those
Endearing Young Charms" were Wis
ibly affected by it. The old songs by
the audience were much enjoyed. and
on every side were heard words OF ap-
probation of the whole program.
There viii be a Community Sing on
the court house square on Saturday,
September 9Th, at 7 O'Clock. x
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-08-29
Fortune TellerS'
Fortunes" Told

A motley bunch of Gypsies "blew"
into Pennington Saturday afternoon,
and while their stay here was brief, it
was more or less exciting. There was
something doing oil the time, until
they made their getaway as the
shades of night were closing in. Times
must be good when gypsies travel in
automobiles, or else their victims
must be easy and numerous. But that
is the way this bunch was getting ov-
er territory, in four automobiles, each
of which was loaded to the top with
Gypsies and an indescribable collec-
ton of plunder.
One of the autos stopped at the fill
ing station opposite Lang Bros. Mfg.
e. Mer. Co., Of which G. N. Baker is in
charge, supposedly for the purpose of
getting gasoline. Two of the females
went inside, one grabbed Mr.. Baker
by the hand with the suggestion "me
tell fortune" and the victim was for
time unable to break away. The
other petit larceny operator evidently
became busy at once with the money
till. Soon after their departure, Bak-
er discovered that his money drawer
was short about thirty dollars.
Immediately he went in pursuit and
caught up with three of the cars,
which were lettering about the square
While their occupants were evidently
looking for more easy money. The
fourth car, however, had passed on
and was not overtaken until it had
reached Bonne Terre. In this car it
was supposed the woman who had
robbed Baker had left, but she was not
in the car when it was overhauled.
But when the officers began to work
on the major part of the bunch still
in the city, they were done to cris-
py brown. The Gypsies were anxious
to pay the fine of the one who had es-
capped, and be on their way. In the
meantime it was discovered that two
of the remaining three cars had no
license, and also that their numbers
had been cut off, or obliterated.
The case came up before Squire"
Zolman who, without unnecessary de-
lay, assessed a $25 fine against the wo-
man who had robbed Baker, besides
securing a refund Of the stolen money,
and costs amounting to about $40,
For operating automobiles without IL
censes three of the men were also
treated to fine of $25 each and costs,
amounting to about $40 in each case.
They plead poverty, saying they
could not pay such large fines. But
the Squire refused to listen to their
jabber, and issued warrants to Sheriff
Adams for their confinement in Jail.
But before the Jail doors were closed
on them others of the bunch appeared
with the necessary money to pay their
fines, as well as the costs, in full. They
were then warned that they had bet
ter hurry and shake the dust of. st.
Francois county from their feet, or
they would likely have to pay more
fines. This advice they evidently act
ed on, as they passed through all the
Lead Belt towns without attempting
to grasp any other hands. Such
creatures should be deported. There
is no place in the United States for
such brand of humanity.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-08-29

Dr. R. E. Walsh, who sold his den
tai office in this city several months
ago in order to devote his entire time
to his Flat River office, has sold his
office and business there and will re-
turn to his old home in Frederick
town, from which place he moved to
Pennington about three years ago.
He leaves good business in Flat Riy-
ar, but he will doubtless return to one
equally as good at his old home, where
he is well known, as he is a thorough
ly qualified dentist.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-08-29

for The Times cartoon, and we feel
sure that they will not be disappoint-
ed in the manner that the different To-
cal matters of interest will be handled
by the cartoon route.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-08-29

The Community Singing on the
lawn in front of the high school
building Saturday evening drew a
large crowd and the program was
most interesting. In fact it was a
splendid concert, d number of excel
lent voices adding their charm to the
occasion. These Community Singings
should be continued, and no better
place could be found than on the high
school lawn.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Rozier and
daughter, Miss Lavinia, left Tuesday
for an extensive trip through Europe.
The Washington times., 1919-01-31

Now that fractfous kidney may have
been necessary to his general make
up, and it may not. eW admit right
here that we need at least two kid
neys, but Carl may be a different
sort OF q chap. He may be able to
get along with only one and still
stand opposing sluggers on their
W. k. heads.
II iWeilman even approaches his
former skill on the rubber, Jimmy
Burke is going to have some sweet
flinging. a quartet composed Of Well
man and Ernie Koob, southpaws, and
Sothoron and Shoeler, orthodox hurI-
ers, looks pretty good. Backed up by
Grover Lowdermilk, Bert Gallia. Dave
Davenport, Tom Rogers, Lefty" Lei
field. and, possibly, Nick Cullop, that
quartet should win lot OF games.
In looking back at the Browns, we
would hardly ever blame their twIrl-
ers. Like the Griffs the pitchers have
usually "done noble" only to have
some buns in the infield or the
garden fall down at the wrong time.
No, the pitching want always high
class, but 1t averaged up pretty well,
at least against the Washington
club.
Pitching is the most important de-
partment OF a major league baseball
club, The best evidence Of this is the
annual failure Of the hard hitting De-
troit Tigers. Handicapped by the
weakest OF in-an-out pitching, even
a Ty Cobb cannot win games day in
and day out. If Jimmy Burke starts
of with capable pitching in 1919, the
Browns may fool a lot of folks who
have never idled away their time in
Forest Park or looked in at the
faded beauties Of the Pine street
cafes.
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
CHASE CASE ENDS;
DECISION IS HELD

NEW YORK. Jan. 31.-After lis
tening to evidence pro and con. Pres
ident John A Heydler, Of the Ma
tional League, announced that he
would make public his decision re-
garding Hal Chase in two weeks
or so.
81 have taken the case under ad-
visement.7 says Heydler. "and intend
giving 1t the most careful scrutiny.
The evidence is bulky and will re-
quire some time, but shall give out
my decision just as soon as I can
Though the evidence against Hal
Chase is not known, baseball men
here are confident that he will be ex-
onerated. In that case. he is expect
ed to sign with the New Il ork Giants,
who will send Walter Holke, 10 the
Reds.
r The. Chase hearing consumed FIVE
hours. Several witnesses were call
ed. among those examined being Man
ageF John J.. McGraw, of the New
York club, and Players A. L. Neale,
James J. Ring, and Michael ]. Re-
gan, Of the Cincinnati club. ]. o. De
Passe, L. +. Rich. and Sid Mercer. all
of New York, gave testimony as 10
character in behalf or Chase.
AffdavIts were offered from Christy
Mathewson, now in France with the
American army. and "PoI' Perritt,
one Of the Giants pitchers.
The charges made against Chase
are. brought under section 40 OF the
constitution OF the National League,
which reads as follows:
Amy person who shall be proven
guilty OF Offering, agreeing. -conspir-
ing, or attempting to cause any game
of ball to result otherwise than on
Its merits under the playing rules
shall be forever disqualified by the
president of the National League
from acting as umpire, manager, or
player or in any other capacity in
any game of ball participated in by
a league club"
The Washington times., 1919-01-31

Charlie Mitchell. oUtweiRhed by. 81
pounds, battled the formidable John
l.. Sullivan to a draw in thirty-nine
rounds in France Jim Corbett de-
feated that same John L. Sullivan,
though Outweighed by at least 80
pounds.
Bob Fitzsimmons weighed 164
pounds at Carson City, yet he knock
ed out Jim Corbett who tipped the
beam at 100.
Tommy Burns, Weighing 165, won
from Marvin Hart, who weighed 210
pounds.
Joe Wolcott, weighing 145 pounds,
hattened Fred Russell. who scaled at
240 pounds. You'll admit this Differ
ence is some difference.
Steve Ketchel, weighing 160
pounds. came within a hair OF putting
Jack johnson to sleep, yet johnson
weighed at least 200 pounds the night
OF their contest:
Has Net Big Men.
Jack Dempsey has met some big
men himself. He has yet to face such
a Behemoth as willard. but the mere
sight Of a giant opposing him in the
ring ought not to worry him over
much.
Dempsey, weighing 100 pounds, has
twice defeated Carl Morris. the Okla
homan, weighing at least go pounds.
Fred Fulton outweiehed Dempsey by
fully twenty-five pounds that summer
day at Harrison, y. j., yet Dempsey
dropped him with one puch.
II Carpenter is chosen to dispute
the worlds crown with the Pottawato-
mic oil king, II will not be the first
time he has entered a ring with a
larger opponent. The Frenchman is
now said to weigh about 1S5 pounds,
but lack OF training may explain some
Of this weight. He weighed but 40
pounds when he knocked out the 200
pound r., Bombardier Wells, He gave
Joe Jeannetts stif battle. though he
was outweighed by at least forty
pounds. II is not likely that he would
shtRer any were he to be given a
bout for the worlds title now owned
by jess Willard.
The Washington times., 1919-01-31

all athletics as a wartime measure. Con
siderable discussion was held on the sub
ject at the New willard The position
taken by Yale. Harvarl. and Princeton,
with Virginia, was held Untenable after
Secretary Of War Baker made known
his opinions.
With the reconstruction Of athletics
for colleges starting in now, II. c. Byrd,
OF Maryland State College, is sponsor
for the gathering OF the S. A. /. c. at
Richmond tonight
An effort will be made to get the col
leges to start of with a basketball sched-
ure for next season. after which it is
planned to get closer cooperation on
diamond and gridiron. The. success OF
the enterprise is questionable, according
TO those yitally interested. The effort
has been made before and was the SUBJ
ject Of discussion at a basketball meet
ing here three years ago.
Virginians Are oBroke.-
Several prominent alumni Of the South
Atlantic colleges have discussed the mat
ter from several angles. One Virginia
man recently intimated here that
financially the Charlottesville men were
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
Thinks Soldiers Are
Sure To Be Slow.

Il don't think" Grover Alex
ander wrote IN a recent letter,
"that many Of the returning sol
diers will startle the circuits
with their speed next season
that is, with any great brillianey
on the bases. They will be in
great shape all right, and can
stand a lot of exertion, but they
can't. be like antelopes on foot.
Drilling in heavy shoes; march
ing with heavy packs; all that
kind of work will make a man
powerful enough to wrestle a
grizzly, but it will tend to slow
up his legs, not to increase their
agility"
The Washington times., 1919-01-31

the Navy representative elected re-
sponses from most OF the stewards
fsvoring the local course. which =
conceded generally TO be one Of the
foremost, II not actually the best Tor
the purpose in this country. TO In
sure proper handling OF the big event.
II 1t again Is set for the Severn ex-,
tensive preparations are being made
by the Naval Academy authorities 10
enlarge the boath0use and wharf fa=
cilities.
Efforts will be made to have the ere--
gatta, which probably viii be held IN
the latter part OF May. a mOnstss
event It Is expected that all the col
lege and varsity crews in the EasS
will participate, and special Effort
will be made to interest the western
colleges and universities. especially
the University OF Wisconsin
The Washington times., 1919-01-31

fiat broke and that some sort Of Co
operation was needed by Virginia to re-
habilitate her treasury.
According to reports the Virginia-Van-
derbilt game will be played at Char
iottesville next fall. This is expected to
result in a financial deficit The Thanks
giving Day game at Chapel Hill, n. C..
with the University OF North Carolina
is not expected to replenish the ,Vir-
ginia treasury to any great- extent.
Representatives of the colleges in the
s. A. ]. c. here are more than anxious
to know Virginias stand.
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
II Carl Games Through.

Jimmy Burke. who has a wise head
on those stumpy shoulders. is going
TO give Carl Weilman a chance to
show his mound skill this season. II
Carl comes through, the Browns will
be assured Of several victories over
the Deroit Tigers, anyway, and many
more over other clubs, for the tall
southpaw was ranked among the best
in the majors when illness cut him
down.
WeiIman has had a kidney removed.
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
Arc Yon CHECKING In

Are you checking up on the releases
by major league clubs to get total
of the heroes given service stars by
the various magnates?
e. 1t will make interesting reading
about May IS to note how many of
those given service stars who are still
in the big show. The American
leagues list is due for a dreadful
shrinking now and May Ia
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
DE PALMA TRAVELS FAST.

DAYTONA, Fla, Jan. 31.-Driving
an automobile equipped with an air
plane motor, Ralph de Palma made
135 miles an hour yesterday on the
Daytona beach speedway. He was test
ing a machine with which he will un-
dertake next week to break the rec
ord OF 142 miles an hour set by Bob
Burman in 1911
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
SOUTH ATLANTIC COLLEGES TO ASK
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA STATUS

Virginia representatives the
Atlantic Intercollegiate Association Richmond tonight may asked
either compete with South Atlantic colleges baseball and football
association attitude Of the Charlottesville
viii be solicited the question which appears be blocking all efforts
others association to form corporation.
compees games
basketball Games football baseball basketball
played with Georgetown; Maryland State Washington and Lee
Hopkins Catholic University the big five the South Atlantic
sarsD
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
Chance For CrIppIes.

Right fielders on Washington school
teams this year may just as well be
One-legged or one armed, if the plans
are carried out to have the intcrsChol-
astIc games pIlyed at Central Stadium.
The gardeners will be right up against
the wall. II provided with opera
glasses and divans. they should great
Iy enjoy their rests between turns at
bat
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
NAVY Would STAGE
AMERICAN HENLEY

ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 3f.-Lieut Comdr.
Joe r. Morrison. rowing representa-
tive of the Naval Academy Athletic
association. has gone in New York 20
attend a meeting OF the stewards OF
the American Rowing Association
with a view to securing the Ameri-
can Henley for, the Severn river
course here.
Inquiries sent out some time ago BY
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
PITT SETTLES DATES.

PITTSBURGH. Jan. 31.-At last all
football dates have been settled for
Pittsburgh next fall. Georgia Tech
will come here October %, a week
after Pitt goes to Syracuse. Lehigh
will meet Pitt at South Bethlehem,
November l, and the Panthers will
meet the Quakers on Franklin Field,
November Is.
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
ARRANGE BIG GAVE.

MORGANTOWN, w. Va, Jan. 81
All arrangements have been COM
pleted for a a football game between
West Virginia and Washington and
Jefferson in this city next Thanksgiy-
ing Day. These two elevens have
been meeting for twenty-eight years.
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
FARER SIGNS PAPERS.

CHICAGO, Jan. 31.-Urban Faber
star twirler Of the 1917 worlds Sc
ries, has signed to play with the
White Sox in 1919. He has recently
been mustered out at Great Lakes
naval training station.
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
LOOKING 'EM OYEsRl
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER

If Jess Willard trains faithfully he enter the ring July
weighing about pounds Dempsey weighing
100 pounds will give sixty pounds Some critics think
this difference will handicap the Utah sugge
but the history Of the
ouweghed by far pounds Indeed above the lightweight
weight differences arc more lessun
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
:YANKEEs DRoP a Pain.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-ROy Sanders
and Paul Carpenter, both pitchers.
have been released by the Yankees to
Toledo, in the American Association
The Washington times., 1919-01-31

VirSihia's football schedule, not yet
published. is said TO include Randolph
SIacoh. Richmond. College. Eirginia MI
itary Institute, the University Of
Georgia. and Vanderbilt University. AS
Maryland State. Washington and Lee,
Hopkins, Catholic University. and
GEORGETOWN do not play Virginia in foot
ball but play. each other, with one or
two exceptions. Virginia viii be asked
why FSouth Atlantic teams are given
no blace on the Charlottesville
schedule.
VirEinia's attitude In the past four
years is said to have blocked all efforts
10 make the South Atlantic Association
moretthan' a mere name. Since Virginia
GeOrsetowu relations were broken of
and since Virginia defeated Yale in foot
bali at New Haven, the Charlottesville
men have done little or nothing for the
South Atlantic Association save in track
TTrs5te
The Washington times., 1919-01-31

4 Sided With "Big Three"
Virginia sided with Harvard, Yale, and
Prihteton men here two summers ago
whei tthe Big Three" decided to abolish
The Washington times., 1919-01-31

Richmond Meeting Called Wa
Idea of Starting Floor Sport
The Washington times., 1919-01-31
.NOooe SPoRTg

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TO NE GALS ~ a4E ofEtce.
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-03-19

Capt. Victor Hcintz, Rcpubi,can
member OF the house from Ohio, has
peeh conspicuous in congress and the
capital for some time with his Sam
Brown belt and the overseas insignia
both accessories are worn contrary TO
army regulations, but Captain Heintz
mas secured his discharge and asks /.
why should l lot wear In the United
states the insignia wore in battle
'verseas2 Why should any American
oidier be stripped Of the overseas in
sigma Dy the whim Of the high com
mand of the United States army?"