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The Farmington times., 1921-12-23
Fostering Prisoner

Complaints have recently been made
to Sheriff Hunt, Prosecuting Attorney
Golfer and others regarding the CON
duct of an inmate, POSSIBLY inmates)
of the county Jail, who of late has ap-
parently been obsessed with the idea
that it is his right and privilege to
call out to passers-by through the
windows Of that institution, making
any kind of remarks, insulting or
otherwise. Many of our citizens are
sufficiently old-fashioned to believe
that when one is in Jail on sentence,
or awaiting trial on a charge of vio-
lating the law, that all such frivolities
as joking with, insulting or even con-
versing with passers-by should be de-
denied him.
If such practice is persisted in, then
The Times believes Sheriff Hunt
would be thoroughly justified in plac-
ing the offending inmate, or inmates,
in more lonesome cell, where he
would not be permitted to look out
upon Gods sunlight, or daylight, and
pollute the pure atmosphere with his
epithets when he is not permitted to
enjoy his freedom. And we are firm
ly convinced that Sheriff Hunt will
find way to stop such ribald con-
duct, even though it may be necessary
to bring into requisition the solitary.
Such things cannot and will not be
permitted to continue.
The Farmington times., 1921-12-23
Game Laws Being
Generally Enforced

Henry Hoffman, Deputy Game War
ecke, Deputy Game Warden from st.
Louis county, who have been making
an auto tour through this part of the
State, looking after the enforcement
of the game laws, were in Pennington
the last of the week, and after inter-
viewing County Clerk Marvin W..
Crowder and finding that he had is
sued in round numbers 1900 hunting
licenses, they expressed their sur
prise and qualification, as such large
number of licenses in use in this coun-
ty is the best possible indication of
but little, if any, game law violations
in st. Francois county.
B. H. Bessemueller, a st. Louis
miller, was accompanying Messrs.
Hoffman and Boenecke on their tour
for the benefit of the outing and also
the privilege of some fine shooting
which he at times enjoys. The game
wardens were of the opinion that the
laws are being generally recognized
Throughout the wide territory they
have Inspected, and were we'll pleased
with the conditions they have every
where encountered. But they were
particularly impressed with the con-
ditions in this county, where possibly
larger percentage of hunting IL
censes have been issued, in proportion
to population, than perhaps any other
county in which they had been. They
stated that doubtless this county
would soon be given another game
warden.
The Farmington times., 1921-12-23
Preliminary is
Again Postponed

The preliminary hearing of Herbert
Turley and Edward Porrior, both OF
Bopne Terre, who are in jail on sus-
picion of having killed James Birchall,
near Frankclay, on Saturday. evening,
Dec. 18th, which was to have come be-
fore Squire Cleveland on Monday,
was again continued until tomorrow,
on the statement of the defense that
they were unable to get two important
witnesses at that time. The case will
come up for hearing at o'clock in
the morning in Flat River.
Public indignation is wrought up
over that crime, and it is to be hoped
the accused will be able to prove an
alibi if they are innocent of the
charge, and that the guilty parties
may speedily be apprehended and
brought to justice.
The Farmington times., 1921-12-23
Observe Monday
for Christmas

The following business houses Of
Harrington will be closed all day next
Monday, Dec. 26th, in observance Of
Christmas, that day having been des-
ignated as a holiday, as Christmas
comes on the preceding Sunday:
Fischer Mercantile Company.
Karsch Shoe Company.
Klein Grocer Company.
Economy Cash Shoe Store.
Pennington Mercantile Company.
C. F. Rickus.
Morris Brothers.
Henderson Store Company.
The Farmington times., 1921-12-23
Get Ready for
Free Mail Delivery

A few persons have not yet paid for
the numbering of their houses. Do
this at once. See Wesley Pratt, or
leave money at Pelty's Book Store
Also have slot made in your front
door, or put up a box for your mail.
All must be in readiness by Dec. 10Th,
Or the free delivery of mail may not be
started.
BARNEY PETTY,
Chairman of Committee.
The Farmington times., 1921-12-23

Miss Louise Morris, who is at the
head of the Music Department in the
schools of Bethlehem, Penn, will ar
rive this evening to spend Christmas
holidays at home.
The Farmington times., 1921-12-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES

December 10
Paul W. Rehahn, Warsaw, ILL.,, 2G
Alice H. Roth, Fresno, Calf, 29
December IL
Geo. Sample, Fredericktown, age %
Gussie Estelle Adams, Saco, Mo-, Is
December 10
Marvin c. Harris, Madison, ILL.,, Is
Gertrude Riddle, Vale Mines, age 16
Virgil Morris, Flat River, age %
Agnes Spray, Flat River, age Is
Lawrence Brunt, Desloge, age 81
Eulah Clifton, Desloge, age 19
December 21--
Clyde Jenkerson, Desloge, age 25
zona Kahn, Desloge, age 21
December 22--
Roy R. Byington, R. 2, Farming
ton, age "a
Florence V. Murray ,Bonne Terre, 20
A. N. Sheriff., st. Louis, age "A
Maggie Sherrill, Bismarck, age a.
Wm G. Thomas, Bonne Terre, q
Helen McGraw, Esther, age 21
The Farmington times., 1921-12-23
Vesta

Is the name of the two-year guaran-
teed battery, on sale at the Electric
Shop at a lower price than most bat
teries. Call and let me show you why
it can be guaranteed. G., A. Tillman,
Manager.
The Farmington times., 1921-12-23
Cold Weather

win ruin your battery if not charged.
Have it tested and watered free at
the Electric Shop. Special rate for
charging.
The Farmington times., 1921-12-23

Miss Florence Flowers is expected
Saturday evening from East Chicago,
Ind, where she has school work, ana
will visit her parents during the
Christmas vacation.
The Farmington times., 1921-12-23
Free City Mail
Delivery Routes

The following is the course of the
two free mail delivery routes that
have been arranged for this city ser
vice on which will start on Monday,
Jan. 2, 1922:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
cTEROLINF
 ~hE AN1sEpTlc MOUTH WASH -
Rheumatism
 Can Be Cured!
But You Must Clear Your Blood of Waste Products

Lack of exercise and improper diet causes waste products to accumulate in the blood. You will at once realize that unless the blood is pure. some part of the body will become dis eased
 Rheumatism. with its pain and agony, is one of the most serious dis eases caused by waste products In the blood. You know, of course, the blood is not confined alone to the dr. teries and veins. It passes out of these channels to all parts of the body. This is how sediments or waste products are deposited in the muscles and joints. Genuine relief can be had only by correcting the basic trouble-waste products.
 Thousands and thousands of men and women during the past 50 years have cleared their blood of waste products with s. S. S. It is the ideal remedy for rheumatism, because it removes the poisonous waste matter which is causing the trouble. There are no bad after effects and the re- suit Is wonderful. Begin taking S. s. s. today and write for 5s-page il- frustrated booklet, Facts About the Bloodr--free.
 Personal medical advice. without charge. may also be had by sending q complete description of your Case. Address Chief Medical Director, Swift Specific Co.,. 7S1 $. s. $. Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga. All drug stores sell s. S. S-Ady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
MURDER MYSTERY
 STILL UNSOLVED.
Identification of Girls Body Found In Pond Four Days
 Ago Still Lacking
By Associated Press

New York, October 24.-Tonight four days after tho dismembered body of girl had been found In A pond in Long Island city, identifica- ton was lacking. despite the utmost efforts of the police.
 Nor have the medical examiners been any more successful In estap- fishing the cause of death. Even the day of death remains conjecturaI.
 Altogether the murder seems the most mysterious the police have laced since the Elwell case, with circumstances strikingly similar t) those that surrounded the discovery more than a score of years ago, of the mutilated body of William Gulden- suppe. His remains, also wrapped in oil cloth, were found near the spot where the girls were found.
 Confusing to the police in their search for clues was the arrival al the morgue of a number of women convinced that the body was that of a missing sisteh, daughter or friend. Their claims, however, were all fi- nally discredlted.
 A woman's blue serge suit was brought to the police today by a nun WHO Sdlu HIS uduBuIer ndu seen the bundle containing 1t thrown from an automobile by two men. The material corresponded with a gar ment found in the oil cloth bundle enveloping the body.
 Chief Medical Examiner Norris re- ported today that the body bore no scars nor bruises; there was no evil dence of trangulation; the skull had not been fractured, and the brain bore no trace of chloroform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
COMPLAINT HEARD
 OF RAW MATERIAL
Market Disikes Preparation of Southern Minerals for
 the Trade

That the south is rich in natural resources or non-metallic minerals, as well as in coal and iron, is proven by the investigations now being car rted on at the southern experiment station of the United States bureau of mines. located at Tuscaloosa, ac- cordnE to an announcement made yesterday by Dr. W. R. Crane, super intendent
 In addition to the work being done relating to the coal and iron indus tries, part of the technical staff is now engaged on, a study of the min ing and preparation of non- metallic minerals largely used In the manu- facture of many articles of every day use. These minerals include white clay. ground mica, tale and lime stone, according to Dr. Crane.
 W M. Wiegel, mineral technologist of the United States bureau of mines, has just returned to Tusca- loosa after spending a month in the east and north, Investigating the needs and demands of the manufac- turers using these mineral filters. MT. Wiegel reported to Dr. Crane that he heard numerous complaints about the carelessness of the miners of the SCuti III pA NPaiiiiS IAc PlOOuCtb Ode that he found also that the mineral filters from the south met with big demand.
 Armed with this information the United States experiment station at Tuscaloosa will soon be ready to give the miners of this section full in- formation as to how to prepare their mineral filters so as to obtain high est prices and the cheapest way ot preparing the products, it is stated by pr. Crane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
"xyHEN BEARCAT WENT
 DRY.v SCENIC TRIUMPH

First performance crowds at the Majestic theatre yesterday showed their appreciation many times of the play, When Bearcat Went Dry" This Is a play that has never been pro- duced before on any stage. though 1t is very popular on the screen. being a dramatization by Lawrence Russell of Charles Neville Bucks book.
 The setting of the stage Is unusu- ally artistic, and touched with bit of the Cumberland mountains. which makes the play the story of an old clan feud in the mountains, seem to one that they are really there in the mountains witnessing the happenings The life of the mountaineres. their determination and stubborn will. loy- alty to their clan and good will to- ward each other. is brought out dis tinctly.
 The story deals with the moon sinners and the fights and quarrels that occur between the two clans, Stacey and Towers. when "Bearcat' tries to free the settlement of stills and whisky. The role of "Bearcat' is played effectively by Mir. Sam Park. Love plays a part in the story. and Miss Mae Park. cast as Blossom Full kerson, plays the part again that suits her so well.
 Jack Motte. Jack Holmes. James Stone. F. L. Madocks, Karl Hackett, Jack Woods. Miss Myrtle Bigden and Miss Marie Davidson are all cast to advantage and keep a continuous thriller coming all the time. The play is out of the ordinary and is unlike anything staged at the Majestic for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
FINE WOMAN COMEDIAN AT THE LYRIC THIS HALF

A rare case of Selr-foig eSS and real attractiveness Is found in N-isS Edna Leedom at the Lyric. who with her partner presents a jestful act all about her thinness. It Is a fact that Miss Leedom Is slender, and naturally most of the jokes she gets off on herself are sure fire. but she is really remarkably pretty. remark ably witty, and one of the real conn edy hits of this vaudeville season, These two make the audience laugh while with jokes. then they dance bit and close with a tremendous hand.
 For variety of new and original dances the rips and Taps" quartet is, in a class alone. The quartet give a solid dancing act and introduce some original jasz foot and wing dancing. There are two girls and two men, all well dressed. the girls especially. The act was highly appre- ciated and enjoyed and first rate dancing act.
 A few moments are allowed to scan tho ridiculous curtain signs before Lots For Sale" begins. When it does begin, 1t begins In dead earnest with joke after joke and not an old one in the bunch. A real estate mixup and two entertaining. though rather outright. songs complete an enjoyable act.
 The two other act, aAA fv>nk n rt-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
'N|GHT|E NIGHT"
 AT THE JEFFERSON
Delightful Farce Comedy to Open Thursday With Mat
 inee Saturday Afternoon

Three acts and prologue of rol- licking hilarity will be staged In the Jefferson theatre by Manager Douglas on this Thursday evening, when he presents "Nightie Night" for the opening performance of q three days engagement. during which matinee will be. given on Saturday.
 When this farce was presented here last season 1t proved to be one of the most ingenious and at the same time supremely hilarious comedies that il has been local theatregoers' good for tune to witness in mighty long time Credit Is due Martha M. Stanley and Adelaide Mathews as having pro- duced farce comedy that Is at once famous for fun and clean flavor. It is far more purged of all the naughti- ness that Is common to stage nighties than could be even reasonably ex- pected as usual sign of the times, and leaves the audience light of heart and conscience for having been pres ent.
 As will be remembered by those who witnessed the performance oi "Nightie Night" on it's former visit. Harry Stubbs. who will again be seen as Billy Moffat. the young married man, gave a fine interpretation of that type, real good now. but with much in the past which continues to bob up and requires repeated explain ing. Also that Thelma White did a fine piece of histrionic work as the young and overly jealous wife of the man with past; and that Helen Namur showed q fine perception of the requirements of difficult role. Others of the company personnel are Alton Goodrich, Elsie Grant, J. War ren Lyon, Myron Paulson and Lewis Reed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
CONSTANCE TALMADGE IN
 "WOMAN'S PLACE''-TRIANO


 Constance Talmadge proves q first rate gloom chaser in her new com edy- drama, "Woman's Place." at the Trianon Her role suits her wonder fully and she has all of the feminine charm and wiles that it calls for. Supposed to be butterfly just home from Europe and out for a heavy so- cial season. then selected to run for mayor by the woman's party for her style, Connie has more pretty gowns than she has ever been seen in before.
 Why should she be selected to run for mayor because of her style when just the opposite is what is naturally expected from woman in politics? That is just the charm and point of this amusing comedy on the up-to- date subject of woman in politics will woman with style make a hit with men in politics? Will most cases of pretty women in politics end as the one in "Woman's Place? Just what will the women do anyway? It is quite evident what the two authors of this charming comedy think wom- en will do and they have gotten to- gether most amusing series of events that lead her to the end they undoubtedly believe is inevitable womans place
 When the women of Fairfax select cd their pretty candidate, they select ed her for her beauty and not for her brains. They wanted a pretty. fluffy thing who could make a hit with the men and they themselves would make the speeches. The way they are disappointed and the gem eral outcome of the unusual election and the fate of both candidates mako very humorous story. Constance Talmadge is the girl who is selected for the woman's candidate. Kenneth Harlan enacts leading man and her opponent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
|. G N. RAILROAD
 ADVISES MEN ID STAY ON THE JOB
Sends Communication Stat ing Roads Action in Regard to Wage Cut and Reports
 About Labor Board

Relative to the threatened railway strike. the management of the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad has ad- dressed the following communication to all employees in train and yard service:
 The Statement
 Louisville, Ky, October 23, 1eS1.
 We are informed by the press that 1t is the intention of the representa- tives of the organizations with which employees in train and yard service are affiliated to call upon the em- ployes engaged in such service to strike at a. h., NoVember l. No in = formation to thrs effect has been given to the management by the com mittees representing the train and yard service employees on the Louis- Vile and Nashville railroad.
 The taking of any such action as is indicated by newspaper reports would be wholly unjustifiable. and the management of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company does not believe that 1t will be gem orally approved by the employees of the company. The committees rep resentfng you have not given to tho management any reason for the &C., ton which 1t Is reported they propose to take. We learn from the newspa- pers that they claim the railroad company avoided conferences be- tween it's representatives and com mtttees of the organizations, and went directly to the labor board with request for reduction in the wages of It's employees. It Is further stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
CARE OF MOUTH
 BRINGS BETTER HEALTH

Health authorities tell us that many of the serious diseases are con tracted through the mouth, and therefore that greater precautions should be taken to keep the mouth free from germs. The easiest and most effective way to keep the mouth al all times clean and sterilized Is by The regular use of an antiseptic mouth wash such as Steroline.
 Dentists and physicians recon -' mend that everyone gargle Steroiine frequently spray the nose and mouth and brush the teeth with 1t. In this way the passages to the lungs and stomach can be kept healthy, the teeth can be kept thoroughly clean and free from decay, and the gums sound and healthy.
 Get bottle of Steroline today. Use 1t every morning and night and notice how cool and clean your mouth Feels. steroline is recommended and sold by all the leading druggists.- Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
OVERSEAS ENTERTAINER FEATURE AT LOEW'S

Loews Bijou theatre offers an especially attractive programme for the first three days of the semi cen tennial with five all-star acts and of high class motion picture offer ings.
 Following the presentation of com edies, Pathe News and Fox News, the Bijou offered an amusing five-reel motion picture, with Marjorie Daw starring in "The Butterfly Girl"
 The Musical Rowleys open the vaudeville programme presenting a novel musical act interspersed with comedy.
 Pitzer and Day offered an old-time skit with a new line of dialogue that kept their audience In a good humor throughout their act.
 Helene Smiles" Davis gave the au- dience a few minutes of interesting entertainment with her character sketches of the evolution of the chorus girl from the days of the Flora Dora sextet down to the mod ern chorus girl of the Century Roof in Gotham Miss Davis has the dis tinction of having been selected as a member of the first troupe of actors to be sent lover there" to entertain the men in the lines. She had the privilege of entertaining the many Alabama men in the Rainbow divis- ion while in France.
 Fred Weber and company kept the audience in lively uproar of laughter with his ventriloquist act. The act is an time one, but had enough new features to hold the interest and amuse the house.
 The Crescent Comedy Four had O hilarious act of nonsense that put the audience in a gale of laughter from beginning to end. Bijou au- diences have been educated to re- main for the last act, rather than make it an exit act by the excellence of the offerings at the tag end of the bill This was no exception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
FACTS ARE GIVEN
 BY MRS. CANADA Friends of Norfolk Woman Surprised by Big Change
 in Her

Mrs. W. B. Canada. 1ss West High street. Norfolk. Va. gives an inter esting account of her remarkable restoration to health by taking Tant lac. She says:
 ''I for one, am convinced that the stomach has more to do with gov erning the health of the body than anything else. My whole system seemed to go wrong after began to have stomach trouble. tried living on milk and toast and that disagreed with me and then tried milk and eggs and had been doing so for rev. eral months before began taking Tanlac.
 T now eat anything I want and am really in wonderful health. No wonder my friends are surprised when they see me now, because look what feel. just like a diff ferent person"
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham by the Eugene Jacobs Drug store.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
DOUGLAS M'LEAN IN ssPASSING THRU. AT THE STRAND

Light-heartedness and excitement are combined in a fine mixture of enjoyment in Passing Thru" Doug las McLean's newest starring picture at the Strand. Douglas is in one os his rarest humors and really has an unusually good comedy drama story in Passing Thru" Most of the story Is light and happy and decidedly so in the end, but there are moments when there is certainly real excite ment and many times real pathos when the experiences of the young chap, who Is natural born goat" on all occasions get too touching.
 As the title indicates. Passing Thru" is the story of a man who is only passing through little town when circumstances enable him to get job and stay there. But that Is not the whole of 1t. this young man Is doubly interesting from the fact that he is known to be that kind of chap who Is always taking the burdens of others on his shoulders and has just escaped en route to penitentiary for an offense committed by a friend. So the hero of Passing Thru" gets