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The Dolores star., 1920-07-16
University.

University.
While at Grand Island Ferrar was
nominated for the office Of mayor by
the reform element, but gang rule"
defeated him at the election.
In 1916 Ferrar was elected secretary
of the Dolores school board, and his
| efforts and successful work during the
three-year term resulted in his reelec-
tion in 1919
The Dolores High School was planned
and completed under Ferrar's watch
full eye and much credit is due him for
this splendid structure On the school
board Ferrar often represented the
minority. Conservative and economical
in public matters, he always had the
interests of the taxpayer as well as
the pupils at heart.
Henry Ferrar was a good speaker
and frequently he was asked to deliver
the address at various important oc-
casions.
In politics he was a progressive Re,
publican, Theodore Roosevelt man.
He personally knew aud greatly ad.
mired our former president.
Henry Ferrar was Free Mason,
not only in name but in spirit as well.
He lived Mason and believed in the
teachings of the fraternity. He held
membership in the Robert Mac Coy
Commandery No. 3, Knights Tempar;
Madison Chapter No. 4, Royal Arch
Masons, Madison, Wisconsin, and was
charter member of Montezuma Lodge
No. lbs, A. F. and A. M, Dolores,
Colorado.
The Commandery and Chapter sent
beautiful floral offerings, representing
the Cross and Crown and the keystone,
the emblems of their respective bodies.
Ferrar's fine character and person
ality made everyone whom came in
contact with him love and respect him.
He is survived by his widow, Frances
Ann, and three daughters. Mrs Potter
OF Denver, Miss Kathleen Ferrar of
Dolores, and Mrs. Miller of Baltimore,
Maryland, also one grandson.
We all want to accomplish sometbing
while living, whereby we will be re-
membered when we are gone. Henry |
ferrar did more than the average and
MS llfework will be remembered not
only by his many friends, but by others
as well.
May he rest in peace.
InII.,,..
The Dolores star., 1920-07-16
GEORGE II. PHELPS
A FRIEND.

Mentlonwas made last week of George
IL. Phelps being found dead in his field
east of town. Some additional fac,o
nave been gathered about the man and
MS life which may be of interest to our
readers. Mr.. Phelps was born'in New
iork State rs years ago last June
Later he moved to Illinois and in 1879
ne came to Colorado and was enpsoed
III rallroadlng and as a conductor he
ran one of the first trains west from
Den'er' When the railroad came
through this section. he came into tho
newer country and had a part in ito
After quitting the rail.
soao ne engaged in the cattle business
and Is said to have had at one time the
The Dolores star., 1920-07-16
OBITUARIES.
HENRY S. FERRAR

HENNl rENiNfAN
Last Wednesday morning the news
of the death of Henry S. Ferrar came
as thunderbolt from a clear sky.
Few, if any of his many friends and
neighbors knew of his sudden sickness.
Apparently well on Monday, it was
early Tuesday morning before he felt
sick. and not until late Tuesday even
ing was the doctor called. DR.. Johnson
diagnosed the sickness as inflammation
of the pancreas. The physician re-
turned few hours later but could do
nothing, and shortly thereafter the
end came. Henry Ferrar had died as
he had wished to, without long
previous sickness and without being a
burden to anyone.
On Sunday afternoon great num-
Der of his many friends gathered at
the Ferrar place to show their respect
to the deceased. A short part of the
Masonic service was read and the body
was shipped to Denver for burial.
Henry Stafford Ferrar was born in
Northern Ireland on July 10, 1850. He
received his early schooling in the
home land, but was later sent to Ger.
many and France to complete his edu-
cation. 1t was there he acquired his
knowledge of the German and French
languages, which he mastered
thoroughly.
In 1871, at the age of q, young
Ferrar landed in New York and was
for many years a resident of that state.
Here he engaged in the wholesale linen
industry, importing the well known
product of his native country. Some
years later he acquired holdings in the
State of Florida and fora number of
years his interests were divided be-
tween his plantations in that state and
his business in New York.
In 1891 Ferrar was appointed mana
ger for the American Beet Sugar Com
pany at Grand Island, Nebraska, and
here he remained until 1906, when his
services were sought by the u. S.
Sugar Company at Madison, Wisconsin.
which company he served in the capac-
ity of manager of agriculture until 1913
While connected with these COM
panies Ferrar acquired thorough
knowledge of the sugar beet industry
He made special study of and was a
well known authority on sugar beet
seed.
In 1913 Mr. Ferrar retired and set
tied down on his ranch in Montezuma
County, Colorado, where he remained
until his death.
While resident of the State of
Nebraska Ferrar served with distinc-
'ioh Tor two terms in the legislature as
a member of the House, and his work
there Will long be remembered bv
those who knew him at that time.
While member of the Legislature
MS interest in educational matters de-
'eioped INTO a number of bills in bebalf
of the University of Nebraska. For
rar successfully piloted these tbropah =,
the House and much credit was oiven
aim for his work in the interes, af ~,
The Dolores star., 1920-07-16
Friday, July 9, 1920
Don't Kick Your Town.

There is no better evidence OF
commeudable community spirit
than that of loyalty to town IN
which person lives. If a town
is worth living in il is worth de
Tending and supporting in its effort
to advance with the rest OF the
world. Yet in almost every com
munity you will find people who
can see nothing good in their sur
roundings.
They cannot recognize the fact
that though it may be humble, ii
is home-that it has clothed them,
and fed them, and cared for them
in sickness and in health, and has
furnished them friends who have
been steadiast and true. They
magnify its imperfections and
spread clouds wherever they 60.
They often make life miserable for
others and invariably make il re-
proaCh TO themselves.
But there is a brighter side TO
this story. The abuse these short
sighted people heap upon their
place of abode generally falls upon
unsympathetic ears. Their neigh
bors and friends know them as
they areas people who might
have been valuable citizens capable
of constructive work, but whose
dispositions have been warped in
younger days, possibly through no
particular fault Of their own.
Their criticisms are listened to
with good natured patience, but
are forgotten about as soon as
uttered. The views of a chronic
kicker and fault finder have less
weight than those of any other
adult element of the human race.
When he thinks he is kicking his
town he generally finds that he is
kicking himself instead.
The Dolores star., 1920-07-16
When Wise Men Are Foolish.

We Americans have a peculiar
fault. There are times when we
permit our wisdom to degenerate
into foolishness. For FIVE years
we have been too busy with pros
perity to provide against the ad-
versity the morrow may bring. :.
Millions Of people today are re-
ceiving high wages who before the
war had difficulty in earning three
good meals a day for themselves
and families. Some were wise and
steadfastly refused to be stampeded
They adopted policy of systema-
tic saving, and today are living
comfortably and have bank books
laid away. Others, normally keen
of intellect, succumbed to the
shock of sudden prosperity and
started the pace. They are still
hitting the high spots.
When work became plentiful
and wages scared into the clouds,
the wise course would have been
to lay aside the surplus and accum-
ulate a good large bank account.
In time they would have been in
comfortable circumstances and re-
ceiving an income from their in
vestments. But wisdom did not
prevail. The money came easily
and in punches, and it has been
going as it came. 1t is still going
and probably eight out of every
ten of these people are financially
about where they were five years
ago.,
But even now it is not too late
to save. Work is still plentiful
and wages are still high, and any
one can save if they desire. But
it is doubtful if many of them ever
will. Five years as spenders has
spoiled them as savers-and saving
is the only thing that will drive
the wolf from the door when it
begins to howl. They are enjoying
life to the full today, but tomorrow
may witness the dead leaves of a
lost opportunity falling around
them.
The Dolores star., 1920-07-16
largest herd in this section. For ID

largest herd in this section. For y
past twentythree years he hs
given his attention more to farming
Mr.. Phelps was never married and ID
outlived most of his relatives. NM
Wes Dunlap of this place and An
John Coston of Durango are cousins !
the deceased and he has nephew, y
c. Phelps of La Harpe, Illinois.
He died Of apoplexy July Sth VIII
attending to the duties of his rand
Funeral services were held at u
Dolores cemetery, Rev. C. L. Flandsn
officiating.
The Dolores star., 1920-07-16

For Sale-Four room house, 8 lots
and other improvements on 9Th street.
Dolores, Colorado. Communicate with
RS. S. Fox, Dolores, Colorado.
The Dolores star., 1920-07-16

Good shoe repairing saves you m0ne'
Mail your shoes to US. Sewed Sols'
Neat Work. We pay parcel post 0A
way. Nelson's Electric Shoe Sn0p
Durango, Colorado. 40a
The Dolores star., 1920-07-16

Give some people bite of an apple
and there'l be no core.
The Dolores star., 1920-07-16

For Sale-50O ton good alfalfa Day
Hay with 1000 acres of good pastpl,
all well fenced and good water, on'a
the best stock feeding places IN "
country. E. M. MILLARp,
13tf Cortez, COLORADO
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-09
WHAT DID YOU DO?

Did you heave on that load, when that
brother of yours
Was struggling to carry its weight !
Did you turn off the road, find by
path to tread,
And leave him to dubious fate?
Did you speak just word, when that
fellow went wrong,
In kindness to set him Alright?
Did you blat what you heard, in van
dalish glee,
And hiss him whenever in sight?
Did you take the stroke. oar, when his
boat was adrift,
And set his course back with the
stars?
Did you gloat all the more of the sal
wage you'd find
When his wreckage was strewing
the bars?
Did you hold out your hand, when all
others passed by,
And grip him with friendship I'M
shamed?
Did you churlishly stand like an i'll
omened threat,
Gods image, by Satan reclaimed?
with what measure we mete,' as you
travel life's way,
Just know twill be measured again
And remember, each street, and eacf
pathway and lane
All lead to the doorways of men.
Author unknown.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-09
$l.O0 TO THE FUND

Once, while Bishop Talbot, the giant
Cowboy bishop" was attending a
meeting of church dignitaries in St.
Paul, a tramp accosted a group of
churchmen in the hotel porch and
asked for aid.
"No," one of them told him, "1'n
afraid we can't help you, but you see
that man over there?" pointing to
Bishop Talbot. "Well, he's the young
est bishop of all of US, and he's a very
generous man. You might try him"
The tramp approached Bishop Tai
bot confidently. The others watched
with interest. They saw look Of
surprise come over the tramp's face,
The bishop was talking eagerly. The
tramp looked troubled. And finally
they saw something pass from one
hand to the other. The tramp tried
to stink past the group without
speaking, but one of them called to
t'him: "Well, did you get something 2"
The tramp grinned sheepishly, 81
gave him dollar for his new cathe-
dral at Laramie"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-09
GERMANY'S PRESENT ARMY
SAID TO NUMBER 100000

The British War Office, according
to recent London dispatch, estimates
the present armed forces of Germany
at approximately one million men, as
follows: Regular army, 100000 men;
land forces of regular navy, 10000;
armed constabulary, 10000 to $4,000;
temporary volunteers and regular ar:
my reserves, 10000 to 100000; and
civic guards, 100000 to 100000.
BY terms of the peace treaty Ger
many is required to reduce her regu-
lar forces to 100000 by March ST., and
1t ID also provided that the number Of
gendarmes must not be in excess of
the number Of military police in 1918.
1t is said that the slowness Of the
German Government in reducing the
regular army in compliance with the
treaty obligations has been due in
part to the delay in the ratification of
the peace treaty, unsettled conditions
in Germany and the desire of the Gov
eminent to avoid action which would
increase the. number of the tunem-
ployed. @
While the present armed forces Of
Germany are, as indicated by the
above figures, no doubt much larger
than has generally been supposed, I'M
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-09

official information recently brought
out of Germany by British army Of
ficers seems to indicate that there is
no immediate danger to the allies
from this source. One of these re-
pet"tis, which is apparently typical,
reads in part as follows:
"There is no truth in the stories
that Germany has a secret, mobile
army. Not only are the German peo-
Pile war weary and anxious for peace,
but there is a great shortage of war
supplies, such as rubber, petrol, coal,
horses, and, in addition, the rolling
stock of the country is greatly depict
ed. Manufacture Of arms and NUM-
tons is not going on in any large
degree, although it is probable that
to force the Germans to give up all
the rifles stipulated in the peace trea-
ty will be impossible since the conceal
ment of arms is not difficult. There
is no danger Of warlike aggression
from Germany in the immediate fu-
ture. However, if the Germans are
permitted to maintain volunteers and
civic guards these bodies would con-
stitute potential danger, as they
would provide basic material for a
big new army"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-09
BUSINESS COLLEGE NOTES

Frank Simpson began working for
the st. Joe Lead Co. in Bonnie Terre
Monday morning.
Earl Buckner started work in the
Bookkeeping Department Monday.
Clyde Phillips, one of our old grad
yates, began working for the st. Joe
Lead Co. at River Mines the first of
the year.
Mary Kate Ball, of Sprott, returned
to St. Louis Sunday, where she has a
good position.
Miss Lura Brodie, of Elvins, who
has been working for the Public Util-
tiles Company Of Flat River, for about
two years, resigned her position this
week. Miss Brodie left for st. Louis
the latter pert of this week for a good
position there. Il
Miss Edna Meyer, Of Deslcge, be-
gan work in st. Louis the first of the
year. Miss Meyer has been working
for Carr Hartshorn, of Elvins.
Miss Berniece Armbruster, Of Flat
River, has accepted a position with
the Public Utilities Co. Of that city,
Another new typewriter was added
to our equipment this week.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-09

wives. If you have ever thought Of
attending Farmers Week, do not
miss this one for, without question, it
lis going to be the greatest one eve2'
held. The program is the very best.
Speakers will appear on It from both
this country and others. Above all
the annual meeting Of the State Fed
GRAFTON of Farm Bureaus will be the
completion of the greatest farmers
organization ever known.
Big Doings of Other Farm Bureaus in
Missouri. tnt
Nodaway county is carrying On a
membership campaign under the idi-
rection of the State Farm Bureau
Federation. They have set their
membership fee at five dollars per
year and are taking their memberships
for life. Present returns show that
they will secure more than one thou
sand members.
Harrison county has planned to put
on similar drive Immediately fol-
lowing the annual meeting during
Farmers Week. Jasper county is
rushing her preparations and expects
to put on her membership campaign on
the same basis as Nodaway county
during the week Of January 18th.
Pettis county will be next on the
Hist. The membership has been set at
ten dollars per year and memberships
will be taken for three years.
Linn, Jackson, Vernon and Newton
counties have planned their member
ship campaigns on the same basis and
will put on their drives as soon as the
State Federation can assist them.
Talk about farmers organizations!
This year will see real farmers or
ganization at work. Farm Bureaus
have grown to the point where they
expect to carry on their own work in
the way that they desire. This simply
means that the farmer will have an
organization to look out for his own
interests. He is both a capitalist and
laborer. Heretofore he has been the
grain between the millstones. The fu-
ture would find him still the Same II
he did not get behind his own organi-
cation, and thus protect his rights.
Farm Bureau Demonstration Poultry
Flock Records for December.
The following records were made
during December, by the five highest
producing farm focks in this county
in the farm flock egg-laying contest
J. r. Webb's flock of 260 Brown
Leghorns averaged IL eggs per hen
This flock made Mr.. Webb a clear prof
it of S5SG4 for the month. State
Hospital No. has flock of GO White
Leghorns that averaged 3.3 eggs PEE
hen. Mrs. T. B. Chambers flock o.
140 White Leghorns averaged 81 eggs
per hen. John Mueller has GO Barred
Rocks that averaged 2.3 eggs and Mrs
J. C. Ballard has flock of 236 Whit
Leghorns that averaged % eggs pc
hen.
Not all of the co-operators hayt
sent in their reports, so there ma!
have been some better records than thu
ones quoted.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-09
Here, Too!

u 4 D. -
The Times heartily endorses at
least large part of the following
New Year" resolution from the DeX-
tef Statesman, aid as a general prop
osition will try to- follow it during the
ensuing, year: ID "a
l hereby resolve to be the best iii
OF paper on earth. / promise not to
throw rocks at lame dogs, doves and
ducks, but to pity the lame, especially
those so above the collar, to tell the
truth, but not all of it, especially if it
hurts innocent people and old folks, to
try to love ell, even Republicans and
sinners, and Jim Miller, Och Chiffon,
Clint Denman, Watt Coleman, and my
old enemy, the Harrington, Delaware,
Poultry Journal. ! will not go heart
broken because this is Janu3ry / fol-
lowing the first of last July, and will
be happy and strive to make others so,
though all "O-be-joyful" brands are
now dry, and will not give care If
the last drop goes to Cuba or hell.
will continue to advocate the Demo-
cratic principles, and fight rotten
Democratic candidates and officials,
such as Jim Reed or Joe Bailey, and
SIGH like. will advocate good roads
and roast the sons-of-a-gun who may
try to squander the tax money on
graft instead of gravel and salaries
instead of sand and stone. will howl
for the League of Nations till the
Senate wakes up to find itself kept at
home if it doesn't pass it. | will con-
tihue to boost Dexter, Stoddard coun-
lty and S. E. Missouri as the LAND Of
Promise" the best town, county and
section in the best State of the great.
est nation on earth.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-09
WAKE UP!

Oh, nobody cares what you're grouchy
about,
Pray keep all your gloom cut of
sight;
A bit of sane thinking would soon
put to rout
The clouds which are hiding the
light.
This world, after all, is right pleas
ant place,
Do not spoil any part Of the plan;
By taking your share with an unsmil-
ing face,
But stand to your guns like man.
If fortune should weave in her fabric
for you
Scant measure or colors that run,
Remember that as to yourself you are
true
So victory Ger self shall be won.
&C. Woodward Stryker, in Los An
geles Times.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-09
WEEKLY NEWS NOTES
(By the County Agent. }
Many Counties Sending Special Cars
to Columbia for Farmers Week,
January 1928.

MdHy SOuititS CcuuiuB CpCctai CaAo
to Columbia for Farmers Week,
January 1928.
The Farm Bureaus in many counties
in this State are sending special cars
to Columbia for Farmers Week.
Without question, this year will see
the greatest Farmers Week that has
ever been held at Columbia. Farmers
Week is the one week during the
whole year in which the College of
Agriculture plans to bring the farm
ers OF the State into Columbia to re-
ceive short course in agriculture.
The entire program is arranged for
by the College of Agriculture, the
State Board Of Agriculture and our
State Agricultural Associations.
In addition to the many prominent
speakers that will be at Columbia that
week, the State Corn Show. and the
banquet to visitors will be special at
fractions. The State Federation Of
Farm Bureaus will hold it's annual
meeting on Tuesday of Farmers
Week. The very biggest men in Farm
Bureau work, from New York State
to Iowa, will speak at the annual
meeting of the State Federation Of
Farm Bureaus. The cost Of attending
Farmers. Week should not be more
than $500 for all expenses. st,
Francois county is expecting to send
at least twenty-five farmers to Col
umbia for this occasion. A number OF
men have already stated that they
were planning to go and take their
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-09
PETER BURLBAw

Peter Burlbaugh passed away at his
home, near Pennington, at ff:05
o'clock Wednesday night, Dec. 81, Of
pneumonia, with which he had been
struggling for only twenty-four hours
Deceased was aged SO years, 8
months and days.
Funeral services were conducted at
St. Joseph's Catholic church at 2 d.
m. Saturday, January 5.
Deceased is survived by his wife ard
three small children, besides nine
brothers and sisters, to all Of whom
The Times extends sincere sympathy.