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Meningitis Epidemic
 Threatens China

Shanghi, May 11.-An epidemic of cerebro spinal meningitis has oc- cured in the cities and towns of the Yangtsze Valley and has been felt to some extent in Shanghai It is reported to have attained serious proportions in Kashing. The demand for serum was so heavy that the SUD- ply in Shanghai was quickly exhaust
 ed and emergency calls were sent to Manila, Japan and the United States.
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Youth Who Hid From Army for
 Years Captured

Chillicothe, O., May Histories of how neighbor, deserter from the union army during the Civil War, had been brought to bay in nearby vil- lage by United States marshal and shot, brought visions of similar fate, to Carl Amerine, and impelled him to hide in the hills for almost two years rather than face a firing squad at Camp Sherman.
 Amerine, drafted into the ramy, left wife and two year old babe at home in the quiet picturesque hills. He could neither read or write and the largest the village visited in his A years had numbered less than thousand people.
 The hustling thousands at the camp, military restraint and customs weigh ed heavily on him and an impelling desire to see his wife and baby led him to quit camp and see them with out obtaining permission.
 At home, his father, tottering wreck of the Civil War, told him he was deserter. Visions of the firing squad flashed through his mind Kiss ing his wife and baby goodbye, he took to the rugged hills.
 There he found a cave in which he spent most of his time, venturing forth only at night and at times dur ing the day when there was little chance or being seen. His only fare was such scanty food that his wife could get him and herbs and wild berries that he gathered from the woods and fields and such wild game that he could catch. The cave in which he lived is said to be large enough for one person and could have been defended against an army.
 So closely did he watch all ap- breaches to his hiding place that un- til few days ago he had been seen by no one except his wife and a brother-in-law. Military authorities
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DY. Elizabeth Bass. of New Orleans. sfe the neE president of the Medical Jronren's National association.
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sareways through which the fish may pass from the Gulf to the bays as they follow the coast line when re- turning from their spawning beds in the Gulf.
 Commissioner Jefferson also said the oyster situation is most encourag- ing. The "set,' or young oysters, since the storm is unusually good, he said, and in addition to the natural beds his department is now starting to tear up the overcongested beds known as "coon oysters" and replant- ing the surplus shells on new bot toms, thereby making additional beds
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FOR SALE-TWO BOX BALL AL leys. Will sell separately. J. L. Arm field, 113 Main St. 5-16-6t
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MUST PHONE UNION HEADQUARTERS IF YOU
 WANT SHAVE NOW.

E New York, May 1i.-Union ]. barbers in New York who have , voted to strike on Monday for < higher wages have decided to |. protect the innocent party in the F controversy, the well known pub '. lie. as much as possible. F Any man who wants shave, + haircut, massage or shampoo has
 * only to telephone to unlon
 + headnuarters and barber will
 + shortly appear at the home, club * or store, according to Leon Nor- + thall. president of the union. + The barbers will charge only the
 |. usual fee for the deluxe home
 + service.
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had abandoned the search for Anne rine. Three weeks ago an attorney friend of the family became interest ed and implored the wife to have her husband return and give himself up. She steadfastly held that her husband would be shot if captured and refused to have him return.
 Last week Clarence Stone of Adel-
 hia managed to get word to the youth
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Brown skinners s'.' pump, turn s0le' ls' regular price @A0 Cost price --- Brown kid patteF turn sole, Lou' price. {. .sl2.oo.
 Cost price
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WANTED YOUNG LADIES FROM 16 to 25 years of age to learn tele phone operating. We pay while you learn, good opportunity for advance ment to supervisory position. Apply to Chief Operator Telephone bldg, 401 Second Ave-, Pine Bluff. 5-16-6t 12
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that his was not 6 ease Of deseTtioa and there was no danger of firing squad. He cautiously left his hiding place last Sunday night and visited Stones hem where they went over the situation. He agreed to give him. self up. He surrendered Thursday at Camp Sherman.
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THE nAuy GRAPHIC PINE BLUFF MAY 1e 1920

Essay, Blocks With Which to Build'-Emma Owens.
 old Time Selection-Chorus. 0ration, "The Revelation of Needs After the Worlds War'-Sallie Neal, Cornet Solo-Prof. Strickland. Commencement Address-Dr. k. :. Stout.
 Presentation of diplomas.
 Benediction.
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|Redfield School
 Closing Exercises
 are We'll Attended

< The closing exercises of the Red sfield school were held at the school house Thursday and Friday night. The program for the first night was given by the primary, interme- diate. and seventh and eighth grades x The Friday night program composed Z the commencement exercises of the graduates.
 Promotion cards were given out Friday afternoon. Twelve boys and girls graduated from the seventh grade and one pupil from the high school. Diplomas were presented Friday night. The graduates were: Grammar school, James Milton Long sfirst honors; Louisa Martha Clark saecond honors; Frances Bertha Starr, third honors; Elmer Blake Jackson { fourth honors, and Searcy Delaine McBurnett, Vern Andrew Rowles #Jesse Core Walter. Verta Brown < Margaret Bertha Finley. Eva Snow McNeill, Hazel Catherine Rudge. Joey Dyrse Wolfe. Harlan Shopee was the high school graduate. The commencement exercises were as fol- lows:
 Invocation Rev. R. D. Kerr.
 Glass prophecv-Searcy McBurnett. Glass rnem-Veta Brown.
 Glass Will-James Long.
 Music Joyce Wolfe.
 Benefits of Military Training Harlan Shope.
 Commencement Song Graduates.
 Commencement Address-Rev. J. |. Norris.
 Presentation of Diplomas.
 Renediction-Rev R. D. Kerr. rThe program of the first night was: < Old Mother Goose-Primary chil. sdren.
 Songs Primary department.
 When the Circus Comes to Town"
 Stancil Glasgow.
 The Old Woman Who Lived in 8 Shoe Primary children.
 Song. Hush By Dolly"-Primary
 That Dreadful Boy-Intermediate depaYtment.
 Preparing for Picnic-Intermedi- ate department.
 st1she Sin of the Carpenter Man"
 Iinnie Dearmore.
 Japanese Love Song-Six girls.
 Eraduation at Gayville Seventh md Eighth grades. sA Garden of Flowers ers-Intermediate girls.
 S Mjnstre; cones-Four boys.
 Ten Little Sleepy Boys--Primary boys.
 f7y Elizabeth Bass. of New Orleans.
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ported this week welhi'''l0aa s l ~sdl5S d6Fee t,s strangers ,s in !, ! World o,d i%s bSildissst dlis,st9ry s:y J! Nes,ss! { s Sst teotiye walked uo' 1ef ;s,! ;Sss,@!S
 was being closed IT, Just ssi Kssiios ls. lin '1Ss 5aiIiisssE' I'itsE' ;,s ,t.,,s,,, Just Just about to psv for 9r, s5sN. again happened ,1 sloSs. nes if V
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SELL SKYSCRAPERS.

Omaha, Neb., May 15.-A brisk mar ket for Omaha's tall buildings, with willingness to sell at very reasona b)e
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24
Does 1t Pay
to Advertise {?

Mrs. w. r. Conway, Of Arkansas
who was visiting friends in Freder-
iclStown, last week Lad tae misfor-
tune of losing valuable black wolf
neck scarf while motoring from Flat
River to Fredericktown. The fur was
advertised in the classified column Of
The Times last week, and the little To-
cal secured prompt returns.
Three Pennington boys found the
scarf between this city and Liberty
vile soon after it had been lost, and
seeing the advertisement. Immediate
ly brought it to this office for return
to its owner. Mrs. Conway was de.
lighted to again get possession of heI
fur piece, and literally rewarded the
finders, so that the little five-line 10.
cal brought happiness to all concern
ed. Anyone who pretends to believe
that it does not pay to advertise, is
dead from the neck up. There is no.
thing that pays such large dividends
as safe and sane advertising.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24
New Enterprise
for Farmington

The splendid quarters formerly oc-
cupied by the Lang Garage, on East
Columbia street. has been rented by
w. y. "f3ogard, Who WIN open therefna
branch manufacturing and bottling
Plant for Coco-Cola. w. E. Bogard
will be manager of this Pennington
branch, and the plant is intended es-
pecially to supply st. Francois, Ste.
Genevieve and Perry counties with
that popular drink, as well as num-
ber of other scft drinks.
Already thousands Of bottles, in
cases, have been unloaded in pyepara-
tion for the factory demands, and the
unloading and placing of two car
loads Of machinery will soon begin.
By the latter part of January, so Mr..
Bogard informed a Times reporter,
he expects to have the soft drinks fac
tory in full operation. A number of
hands will be regularly employed
there. Such enterprises as this is
what Pennington needs more of.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24

true in this state, and the necessary
legislation should be enacted so that
competent sanitary engineer with
necessary assistants could be employ
ed to inspect water plants, to make
the needed tests of the purity of the
water being. used, and to advise the
community in each case of the best
and most practicable means of safe
guarding the water they are using, or
Of securing a safer and more potable
supply.
( Time was when the consumer took
all the risk of contracting disease
from impure water, and the water
works, whether municipality or pri.
vately owned, was absolved Of all re-
sponsibility. Today public sentiment
| ;nclines to the belief that the seller of
water should be classed among those
angaged in the business Of seillng
ood stuffs, that he should be made to
Keep the quality Of his product up to
eartain standards of purity, and that
he should be held in some measure
responsible for injury to the health
II his customers arising from the use
IL water supplied from his works.
Thus It becomes all the more neces-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24
Interesting Union
League Meeting

On last Friday evening, Dec. II, the
st. Francois County Epworth League
Union met in regular monthly meet
ing at the M. E. Church, South, m
Pennington. The weather being
rather good, a large delegation from
the various leagues gathered.
After several musical numbers of
exceptional merit, the devotional SER
vice was conducted by Mr.. Eugene
Morris of Pennington. The feature
of the evening was a very strong ad-
dress by Rev. Mr.. McGolee of the
Methodist church of Fredericktown.
Mr.. McGehee used the subject "The
Christ was Spirit" and inspired I'll
present to a ncbler PLACE of self-sac-
rificing living.
During the social hour fine spirit
was evident as well as delicious re-
freshments. Esther VIGOROUSLY car
ried home "The Cup. Congratula-
tions, Esther! But look out next
month, for we expect to bring the
cup back "home."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24
RETURN TO NORMALCY

The following headlines concretely
illustrating the blessings of normalcy
are taken from the issues of the ST.
Louis Globe-Democrat of December ID
and Is:
Big Plants Closing and Cutting
Wages.
To Shut Down Ten Days.
Farm Labor Wages Reduced.
Nashua Mills to Cut Pay.
Hogs fall to 1916 Prices.
so per cent Cut in Frisco Shops.
$500 Textile Workers Wages Cut
% liz per cent.
Lawrence Mills Cut Wages.
10000 Workers Affected.
20 1-2 Per Cent Wage Cut.
Wages of 5000 Reduced.
To Resist Reductions.
Wages Cut at Lonsdale, R. I.
Illinois Zinc Company to Shut Down
Completely.
To Reduce Mechanics Wages from
10 to 20 Per Cent.
Idaho Mines Cut Wages.
To Operate on Four Day Week.
Slump in Hog Prices.
Cattle and Hogs OFF.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24
Additional Reasons for Improved
Light, Water and Power Plant

such conveniences be accessible to all
residents of this city. Where a COM
paratively new, but well built up sec
tion Of the city, as. for instance, the
Peach Orchard, is entirely cut off
from participation either in electric
light or city water, is a condition that
should be remedied without necessary
delay. Not only is this the case in
different sections of the city, but such
additions are also outside of the fire
limits, having no municipal protec-
tion for the fighting of the fire demon.
A number Of citizens living in these
sections that have thus far been ov-
erlooked in these important matters
have talked to the writer recently,
and they are all practically of the
same mind in regard to the proposed
bond issue for the improvement Of
the electric light and water plant. If
their sections of the city are includ-
ed in such extensions, then they will
be for bond issue for such improve
ments. But they are weary of paying
taxes for improvements in which they
are denied the privilege of partici-
pating. Are they not right? Of
course they are. Even The Times
would oppose bond issue that did not
contemplate an extension to all parts
of the city of light and water facilis
ties,
However, the strongest point in all
this presentment, SO it appears to the
writer, that the city is beholden to
the residents of the neglected sec
tions of the city to extend the light
and water lines to every part of the
city, in order, if for nothing more, to
reimburse those communities for past
impositions WHAT DO YOU
THINK ABOUT IT? The Times
would be pleased to hear from any
citizen in regard to this matter.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24

sary that the State should provide
proper and competent supervision ov-
er the distribution of a commodity
that people must have and which they
must accept and use as it comes to
them. No such supervision exists in
this state and through the lack of it
in the last few years there have been
several serious typhoid fever epidem-
les resulting from untreated and i'm
properly treated water supplies. In
this particular respect Missouri is one
of the most backward states in the
country, but efforts are now being
made to remedy matters by estaL
fishing an engineering division in the
State Board of Health. Therefore, it
behooyes everyone to use his or her
utmost influence at this time to induce
the forthcoming legislature to take
such action as will properly protect
the water supplies Of this state and
place Missouri in the ranks Of those
states which truly value human life
and welfare. .--Edw. E. Wall, Water
Commissioner Of st. Louis.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24
Patients Will
Sell Art Goods

Patients at State Hospital No.
are receiving for their use and bene-
fit the proceeds of the Christmas sale
of their own art room products. The
manufactured articles now on sale are
woven rugs of different colors and
sizes, table runners of various pat
terms, laces Of unique design, tatted
and crocheted yokes, hand covered un-
usual dolls, hammocks, etc.
Occupational Therapy in the Art
room has been n.ast beneficial TO the
patients, and those of the highest
grade of mentality are employed there.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24

Since the recent story in The Times,
calling attention to and urging the
need of early action in improving the
light, water and power plant OF
Pennington, other reasons for such
improvement has been brought to the
attention of this paper Among the
new information that has been brought
to our attention in this matter is that
the present water mains, as well as
the electric lighting equipment,
which were put in many years ago,
does not provide for the supplying of
these onveniences--necessi they
are now proving to be-of the entire
city. Since the installation Of the
present plant, the city of Pennington
has spread out considerably. A num-
Der of additions have been built up
that were nct then considered in the
plan of such 1rk.
The Times has ,scovered that there
are now a number !; ! sections of the
city whose present inh..Sitants are not
permitted the privilege cf enjoying
such conveniences. At the same time
such inhabitants, large bodies of
them, are required to pay taxes for
improvements that they are not per-
mitted to enjoy. 1t is useless to i'm
quire whether you believe this to be
just and fair treatment of such res
idents of this city. You know it is
not. 1t is unfair, as we'll as unjust,
that anyone should be compelled to
pay taxes for something from which
it is impossible for them to receive
any benefit.
Such condition of affairs makes
it all the more important, even neces-
sary, in order that large portion of
the citizens of this city be not legis-
lated against, that the lighting and
water systems be extended, so that
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24
AMERICAN LEGION MEETING
AT BISMARCK DECEMBER 81

The call. recently issued for a dis
trict meeting OF all Posts of the
American Legion in the 18th Congress
sional District which will be held at
Bismarck on the afternoon of Monday,
Dec. 9th, has met with great enthu-
siasm.
Reports being received by the State
Executive Committeeman indicate that
there will be large attendance and
that each of the sixteen Posts in the
district will have a splendid deiega-
lion present.
Following is the program arranged
for the meeting:
Meeting called to order and opening
remarks by Carl Trauernicht, of
Pennington, Member State Execu-
tive Committee.
Election of Temporary Officers.
Report on National Convention by C.
D. Killian, Of Perryville, National
Delegate.
Address by Hon. Henry Davis, of
Fredericktown, former Judge Ad-
vocate Of the 89th Division.
"Post Activities" by Raymond c.
vandiver, of Festus, Commander of
Post No. 253.
Roll call of Posts. to which one repre-
sentative of each Post will respond
giving report on the work Of his
Post.
General discussion.
Resolutions.
Election Of, District Officers.
Adjournment.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24
Will Close All
Christmas Day

The following stores will be closed
ALL DAY TOMORROW, Christmas
Day. Do your shopping today:
Fischer Mercantile Company.
Karsch Shoe Company.
Klein Grocer Company.
Economy Cash Shoe Store.
Pennington Mercantile Company.
G. F. Rickus.
Morris Brothers.
Henderson Store Company.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24
Splendid Citizen
to His Reward

Inc people oi lniS city anu coHiiiiuh-
ity were severely shocked Monday
morning when the information was
flashed about that DR.. A. F. Eugas
had died suddenly at his home in this
city. The shock was severe for the
season that deceased had been about
as usual up to the last, engaged in his
practice, and apparently in normal
health. Even Monday morning hf
had arisen as usual and started fires
in his home. Soon after that he told
his wife that he was not feeling well,
and would lie down for awhile. His
wife ministered to him as best she
could, but even then did not realize
the seriousness Of his condition. In
a few moments she heard an UNUSUAL
noise, and on hurrying to him she
realized the seriousness Of his condi-
ton, but he expired before medical
attention could reach him. The cause
of death was apoplexy, superinduced
by high blood pressure.
DR.. Eugas was in his fifty-fourth
year, and his entire life had been most
exemplary. He was recognized by all
as splendid physician, and man of
real worth and high standing in the
community where he had spent his
entire life. He was of retiring, al
most diffidcnt. disposition; one who
was rather slow to make friends, but
whose conduct was such as to hold
them securely when once friendship
was formed. He was one Of those
stalwart, dependable citizens, without
whom any community is loser. He
could always be depended upon to
support anything worth while, while
his opposition was just as vigorous
against things without merit. While
often slow to make up his mind, and
of few words, when once formed his
conclusions we're practically irrevo
cable. He was mans man, the kind
on which all communities must rely
in the final analysis.
DR.. Eugas was born near Yount, in
Perry county, being reared on farm.
In young manhood he varied farm
work with school teaching. Later he
entered medical college, and after his
graduation he took up pracare in
Libertyville, where he was very sue
cessful. Later he moved to Doe Run,
where he continued his practice, and
was married to Miss Smith, of that
place. About ten years ago the fam
lily moved to Pennington, where de-
ceased had since practiced with much
success. His wife and three children,
two girls and boy, survive him. To
them the heartfelt sympathy of the
entire community is extended in their
irreparable affliction.
Funeral arrangements have been
delayed owing to the uncertainty Of
when Mrs. Eugas' mother, sister and
brother-in-law, who were wintering in
Arizona, would reach here, but SER
vices have been announced to take
place in the home at 8 o'clock this
morning, under the auspices of the
Masonic fraternity The services will
be conducted by Rev. E. H. Orear, of
Cape Girardeau. who for eighteen
months previous to the last conference
was pastor of the M. E. Church,
South, of this city, After the SER
vices here, the remains will be es-
corted by number of grief-stricken
relatives and friends to the cemetery
near Yount's Store, in Perry county,
for interment.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24
G i t t S

A gift may be little thing something not so small
rattle pleases baby, and kitten likes a ball.
pair OF skates, boat gives pleasure to boy
doll with lots of pretty clothes will give girl JOY
Inc young man dotes upon to entertain the girls,
The maiden prizes flashing strings of milky pears
The elderly recall the past and contemplate the
OF turmoil strife and pickering and long gift peace
gift may be little thing something so small
1t may entail heavy price, have no cost at all;
Compared with all material gifts and ranking above
Each human being Graves the gift of just little Love.
Charles Frederick Wadsworth.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24
HE COULD USE IT

"a man should give his wife some
thing for Christmas that she wouldn't
buy herself"
"That's my idea"
"What have you selected 2"
"a shotgun. Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24
THE KNoCKER

/ do not care
For old man Brown,
He thinks we have .
A rotten town.
He knocks by night
And roasts by day
And yet he doesn't
Move away.
Detroit Free Pres
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24

Mrs. Howard Eayes, of Knob Lick,
was Pennington shopper Saturday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-12-24

Farmers Of 0zarks urged to combine
poultry raising with dairying.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-07-02

calvin Coolidge, governor of Massa-
will be As years old Sunday