The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-02-18


Do not fail to see that splendid pic
ture, "The Seven Swans, by Margar-
ct Clark, Friday, Feb. 25th, matinee
and evening. Will begin at a and
l7:3O; children 10c, adults 25c. t.
f. City Marshal VIM. Black and Frank
Kenner, of Elvins, were business Wis
itors in Pennington Monday. Mr..
Ksnnerlcahed at The Times office and
had his name placed on our subscrip-
ton list.
The Davie Motor Car Company, st.
Louis, Mo-, have originated Scoop
erative Selling Plan" of selling auto
mobiles direct to the user, whereby
the purchaser saves big money by
buying direct from the wholesaler.
See their ad in this issue. If
]. c. Watson, who for several weeks
past has been suffering from rather
alarming symptoms, is now the victim
of serious eye trouble, which has
robbed him Of the sight of his right
eye for the time being. His many
friends hope this affliction will be on
ly temporary.
The Epworth League of the M. E.
Church, South, gave Valentine par
ty Monday evening in the church base
ment. Many were in attendance and
all had delightful time. The deco
rations were notably attractive, and
the evening quickly passed in enjoy
able games. Cake and punch were
served.
Col. and Mrs. H. C. Bell, of Potosi,
came over Sunday and were guests at
State Hospital No. a during the
monthly meeting of the Board of
Managers of that institution, which
met Monday. Col. Bell, who is editor
of the Potosi Independent, is also a
member of the Board Of Managers of
the State Hospital here.
1t seems almost too good to be true,
but from all present indications spring
is now practically at hand. While il
is practically unheard of that Fehru-
airy should usher in spring, we should
not be surprised if such proves to be
the case. The world is now undergo.
ing turmoil that may result in chang
ing the seasons somewhat. However,
it would be advisable to keep a little
fuel on hand.
A case was tried in Squire Steel's
court last Friday, in which the Iron
Mountain Mining Co. was the plain
tiff and Henry Trammel, also of Iron
Mountain, was the defendant. The
Iron Mountain Mining Co. was suing
to get possession of house occupied
by TEammel. The case was decided in
favor of the company. B. FL. Marbury,
of Pennington, was the attorney for
the company, while Mr.. Trammel
plead his own case.-Bismarck Ga
zette.
The name of John E. Hough is this
week presented to the voters as q can
didate for City Marshal, which posi-
ton he has filled for the past two
years. Mr.. Hough is a splendid old
citizen Of Pennington, well known to
everyone, and the manner in which he
has discharged the duties of Marshal
are equally well known, so that no
further comment on his qualifications
are necessary. Should he be honured
with another term in that office he
promises to devote TO its duties the
same careful attention he has given
in the past.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. R. DeClus, of Ma
plewood farm, near Bonne Terre, en-
tertalned few relatives and friends
on Thursday, Feb. 10th with an old
fashioned dinner, to celebrate their
18th wedding anniversary. Everyone
did full justice to the splendid din
ner and spent delightful day. Mrs.
DeClue received several nice presents,
useful as well as ornamental. Those
who attended from out of town were:
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Hood and daugh-
ter, Cynthia Maxine, of st. Francois,
Mrs. Perry Kay and Mrs. Aaron Hood
and daughter, Thelma, of Desloge.
Mrs. Chas. Lange. of st. Francois,
and Mrs. P. A. Hendrix, of Bonne
Terre.
Lee F. Kinder, former manager of
the local business college here, has re-
Gently returned to Flat River, where
he has engaged in the practice of law,
About four years ago, Mr.. Kinder |
left Pennington to take up his stu
dies in a law school. Immediately af- !
ter leaving Pennington, MI. Kinder !
a business college at Pop
lar Bluff, subsequently, enrolling for q |
legal course which he pursued to COM
pletion last year, and successfully |
passed the bar examination before the |
Supreme Court at It's last session III
Jefferson City. He has a general &C.
luaintance throughout the county, !
which will be an asset TO him in the |
practice Of law in this county.
In this issue Of The Times viii be
found the announcement OF A. B. Nc
Eenzie as candidate for Alderman
rom the Second Ward, subject to the
viii Of tire voters at the April cleo
Jon. Mr.. Mckenzie is well known in
Pennington, moving here from his
'arm about two years ago, At pres
mt he is janitor at the high school
in which position he is Civ
lg SPLENDID satisfaction by his thor
,uCh and efficient maaAer Of attending
@ those important duties. He an
lounces that lie is for everything |
hat may tend to the upbuilding and
retirement of Pennington, but that
10 will be Just rs strenuously opposed |
Q spending money blindly. Ee would
aake a good Alderman.