The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-09-10
Auspicious Launching Of the
Farmington Chamber Of Commerce

which he hoped would be not long de-
layed. Mr.. Carter further stated that
the great mining companies of this
county would doubtless be large con-
tributors to the membership roll, pro-
viding only that they were first con-
yinced of the stability and earnestness
of the movement--that the stabilizing
and building up of this community
would profit them largely, and that
corporations were always willing and
ready to pay for service. To show his
real interest in the movement, he au-
thorized the Secretary to put down
the st. Louis Chamber of Commerce
for four memberships. his personal
subscription. This announcement was
received with great enthusiasm.
1t was also announced that three
stock buyers are now in Georgia Sc
lecting and purchasing fine dairy cat
tie, under the auspices of the local
Chamber of Commerce and the Farm
Bureau. This was but an additional
demonstration of the zeal with which
many were entering into the new en-
terprise. A telegram was read by
acting chairman DR.. c. A. Tetley from
the stock buyers, stating that they had
already purchased about twenty-five
head of the finest cattle to be had
and had a similar number located
which they expected to be able to pur-
chase. This announcement also
brought forth considerable enthusias.
tic display, which was proof positive
of general approval of such inspiring
information.
Large posters had also been hand
|. ed about for inspection, advertising
Special Sales Day, which is also be
| ing sponsored by the Chamoer o
Commerce. The date for the frs
Sales Day has been fixed for Satur
( day, Oct. End, at which time all tn
= merchants and business men hav
2 promised to make special prices o1
= goods for the benefit of the many VIII
e win doubtless be drawn to Farming
= ton on that occasion. Some thorough
n bred live stock will also be offered q
p auction at that time. On that bill wa
y ALSO premium list that has been Of
fered by more than sixty bushes
f men and firms, which aggregate owe
e $500, that will be given away to holt
+ ers of lucky tickets on Sales Da.
: Tickets for the drawing are to be giN
S en- away with purchases from any
e the list of those offering premiums.
# A unanimous rising vote of thank
,, was extended to Messrs. Carter ar
II Baer for their attendance and splei
/ did assistance in getting the orgal
d ization started off properly. To tn
< Mr.. Carter responded that their e
If forts were but part of their metht
I. of organization, in assisting all te
~ ritory contributory to st. Louis to
IN ganize for community bettermer
% which must result in lasting bene
I'd to the whole. He also hoped that
n any time their organization could
e. of service to the Pennington Chal
he ber of Commerce they would feel II
Id to call upon them, and that any
lis sistance they could possibly reno
ng would be cheerfully forthcoming.
o. vote of thanks was also extended
the local Masonic fraternity for
he offer of the use of their splendid h
fl as a meeting place for the Chamt
on of Commerce so long as it was
ed sired. After the disposal of otl
he minor matters, motion carried
ar adjourn until the next regular me
Ir. ing, which will be held on the secc
On, Monday night in October.