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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-09
COUNTY COURT

Court met pursuant to adjournment
with all officers present:
1t is ordered by the court that Ray
mond Courtney be and he is hereby
transferred from a private patient to
a county patient at Ho pstial 2 2 2
a county patient at Hospital No. for
the insane.
Comes now W. Strauser and files
his settlement showing the receipts
and disbursements of $3.50 appropriat-
ed for the improvement of the Ell
wins -Irondale road. The same was ap-
proved by the court.
1t is ordered by the court that Mrs.
Permilia Mayberry be and she is
hereby transferred from private pa
tient to a county patient at Hospital
No. a for the insane.
1t is ordered by the court that the
State Auditor be and he is hereby au-
thorized to draw his warrant in favor
of H. w. Coffield for $500 for salary
of Supt. of Schools.
The petition of Michael May for a
public road coming on to be heard end
the proof of notice having been filed,
the court does order that c. W. Fran
cisco, C. H. E., be ordered to proceed
to view, survey and mark out said
public road as prayed for and make
due report of his proceedings accord
ing to law.
The petition of Geo. T. Bremner ct
al, for relocation Of public road com
ing on to be heard and the proof Of
notice having been filed, the court
does order that c. W. Francisco. G..
H. E., be and he is hereby ordered to
view, survey and mark out said relo-
cation of public road as prayed for
and make due report of his proceed
ings according to law.
The petition of C. f. Crabdree ct
al, for a public road coming on to be
heard and the proof of notice having
been filed, the court orders that c. w.
Francisco, C. H. E., be ordered to pro
ceed to view, survey and mark out
said public road as prayed for and
make due report of his proceedings ac-
cording to allow. :.
Comes now ]. S. West and files his
settlement showing the receipt and
expenditure of 5000 appropriated for
the improvement of the Doe Run-El.
wins road. The same was approved
by the court. ~,
1t is ordered by the court that the
clerk Of this court release from record
the school fund mortgage of G. M.
Schott, the same having been paid in
full.
Comes now ]. E. Marshall and files
his statement showing the receipt and
disbursement of $3.50 appropriated for
improvement of the Jarrette road. The
same was approved by the court.
Comes now j. d. Huff and files his
statement showing the receipt and dis
bursement of S452 appropriated for
the improvement of the Pilot Knob
Pennington road. The same was ap-
proved by the court.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-09
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS

State VS.. Joe Jones, larceny Of lost
property; tried by jury, punishment
assessed at two years in the Pcniten-
tiary.
State VS.. Green Cauley, assault to
kill; dismissed by state.
State VS.. Chas. billiard, assault to
kill; tried by jury. punishment as
sessed at fine of $100, and six months
in county Jail.
State VS.. Stanley Graham, possess
ing liquor; dismissed by state.
Joshea Wigger VS.. st. Joseph Lead
Co., damages; judgment by agreement
for 81.
Lizzie Govoro VS.. John Govoro, par
tition: dismissed by plaintiff.
Carrie Bolin VS.. Henry W. Bolin, di-
vorce: tried by the court and taken
under advisement by the court.
Sarah Harper VS.. Edw. Poirrer, ap-
zeal J. P; tried by the court. Judg-
rent for plaintiff for $57.
Nash Drug Co. VS.. C. A. Robertson,
appeal ]. P; tried by the court, judg.
ment for plaintiff in the sum OF
$l03.10.
II, L, Degrant VS.. Marion Cohn,
damages; plaintiff takes non-suit
Martin Sherman VS.. M. F. Gillespie,
ct ol., damages; dismissed as to city
of Bonne Terre, judgment taken
against M. F. Gillespie by default in
the sum of $4,000.
VIM. L. O'Dell VS.. National Lead
Co.. damages; trial by jury, judg.
ment in favor of plaintiff in the sum of
$500.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-09
Notice !!

The patrons expecting to receive
their mail by free delivery in Farm
ington must erect a suitable recepta-
Gle at the front door of their homes or
have a slot made in the front door
sufficiently large to receive mail.
The contract for numbering the
houses has been let to Wesley Pratt
at 25 cents house, to be paid by the
owner or tenant.
These regulations should be COM
piled with at once.
BARNEY PETTY, Chairman.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-09
Youth S Infirmities
Being Overcome

Willie, the 11-year-old son of Mr.,
and Mrs. "Bill" Anderson of this city,
who for the past eight years has been
an apparently hopeless invalid, caus-
ed from informities brought on by in
fantile paralysis, is being made over
and is now well along toward perma-
nent, if not complete, recovery. For
almost year past Willie has been un-
der the care of DR.. J. A. Overton, os-
teopathic physician of this city.
When DR.. Overton began work on
him, the little fellows feet were most
pitiably deformed, being turned up in
such manner that in attempting to
walk his ankle was where the sole of
his feet should be.
But that was only a part of Will
lies infrmities. His spine was in the
shape of a question mark. In the
hope of improving his spine, Willie
was sent to the home of Osteopathy
at Kirksville, where he spent about
three months, returning home the last
Of the week. His spine has been
Strengthened to such an extent as to
require crutches three inches longer
than when he went to that institution.
He still wears plaster cast, and will
return to that institution for further
treatment within a few months, and
the indications now are that when the
next treatment is finished that his
spine will be practically straight, and
that he will be in condition to gain
health and strength, which was impos-
sible for him since he was stricken
with that terrible affliction at the age
of 8.
A Times reporter had the pleasure
of seeing Willie in DR.. Overton's Of
fee Monday, and found him to be an
unusually bright and intelligent little
fellow, whose countenance appeared
actually to beam, possibly owing
somewhat to the new taste of life he
has recently experienced. His feet
are now practically straight, and for
the first time since he was 8 years of
age he is able to wear shoes. Our in
formation is that when he is released
from the plas.eF1cast he viii be able
to walk without crutches, and as
strength is acquired, which will now
naturally result, he will soon be able
to get about much as normal children
do. Those who have known him we'll
hardly recognized him on his return
from Kirksville, so marked was his
1t is not difficult now
to imagine for Willie Anderson long
and useful life.
The wonderful work that has been
done, in taking him from a hopeless
invalid chair and putting him in COLI
dition to mature nto manhood, has
been costly. and the father, Obi" An
derson, is a poor, hard working man.
The Times doubts not that
it will be a real pleasure for the many
who know, or have heard of Willie's
case, to contribute to a fund for the
of the expense entailed for
his treatment. Especially will these
contributions multiply when it is
known that the doctor at Kirksville,
who wrought the spinal operation,
made no charge for such work, and
that his only expense there is for care
and treatment.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-09
Clearing Sale Fall
and Winter Hats

For one week only, beginning Dec, 10.
Note prices: Lot l, 81; Lot 2, SO;
Lot 3, So; All children's Hats, $1.50.
Nothing reserved. Also see my nice
line of Xmas Novelties, including
handmade silk combinations and
camisoles, handbags, handkerchiefs,
brassieres, collars and barrets.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-09
Bonnet Shop
"NO Two Hats Alike.
MARRIAGE LICENSES

MAKKIAUE LICENSES
December l.
Walker Price, Pennington, age %
Viola Show, Pennington, age p
December p
Roy o. Smith, st. Louis, 25
Helen M. Overall, Pennington, %
Ed Davis, Pennington, 81
Lucille Holmes, Pennington, age Is
December 8
Everett Pigg, Bonne Terre R. /, %
Maude Patton, Bonne Terre R. /, 26
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12
Maine News Notes.

Automobile registration receipts were
$3.50, ,s26 up to June 9th, or sl4S, ,24s
ahead OF last years for the same period.
Secretary of State Ball, who ordered
IS, 900 sets of automobile plates, has sent
in a second order, having only 300 on
hand and the season yet young.
1t is said that the distribution OF
German trophies from Washington will
give Maine 81 cannon and trench NOR
tars, 6S vehicles, 46s rifles and 81 ma
chine guns besides smaller stuff. 1t is
hoped that the Capitol will at least re-
ceive one Of the SMALLER stuff,
Elizabeth, the post Office cat at South
Portland, distinguished because she was
the first to be called into service by the
Federal government to prevent damage
By mice to parcel post matter, is dead.
While engaged In her official duties for
which an allowance for her keep" was
made by the department, she was killed
in machinery which operates an elevator.
II is expected that one of her kittens,
born since she entered the service sew
sral months ago, will be placed on duty.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12
Maetsrljnck Loses a Dog.

Maurice Maeterlinck has a special
weakness for animals In general and
for dogs In particular. He was great
ly distressed, therefore, when, the 9TH
er day, q gentle little Pekinese which
he owned was bitten by Alaska, an Ill
hammered Eskimo dog, brought back
from America by the poet.
The little dogs injury was severe
Affecting the eye. and NJ. Maeterlinck.
finding the animals sufferings insup
portable, called into consultation one
of the best eye specialists In Nice.
After a careful examination the ply
sician declared that an operation was
necessary. The four-footed patient
however, unable to take an anesthetic,
died under the knife.
Now for services rendered, the spe
cialist has charged II. Maeterlinck the
sum of 600 francs which lie maitre re-
fuses to pay. The physician has gone
TO court with the matter.-From Le
Petit Parisien, Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12
New Goldfield In Africa.

Another goldheld has been discoV'
cred In Eastern Akin which promises
untold wealth. King Oforiatta, VINO
was educated on European lines, frst
secured the passage Of laws similar
10 those adopted in South Africa 10
protect the country from exploitation.
The king then proceeded with his In
vestiga tons, but meanwhile a coionl-
al government survey party une2-
rcctedly discovered diamonds a year
40. Oforiatta. after year OF re-
search work, now claims that he has
discovered that gravel deposits which
have been worked for gold for cen
.uries lies over a layer Of clay, beneath
which is more gravel than that of the
90 layer. Under his direction an area
exceeding an acre has been excavat-
II. The king states that he Is salts
led that the indications point 10 the
.xistence Of huge soldfields.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12
Bryant's Pond.

z. P. Collier and family arrived Satur-
day from Boston, and are staying for the
summer st Camp Cohassett. Mr.. Collier
10 Improving bis property on the wsst
shore Of the lake, clearing up o part OF
the lot and making room for . tennis
court.
Lawrence Griffin 10 visiting through
his school vacation with his father in
lawrence, Mass
Several carloads OF cans have arrived
for the corn shop and are being unlosded
this week.
Winfield Noyes and family have re-
turned from Grafton and are again occu-
pying rooms In the Sweetser house.
z. B. Crockett has been making In the
basement Of his dwelling some changes:
solargipg the cellar room, putting in .
cement floor and building eulkhead.
Services at the Universalist church
were continued last Sabbath with q ser-
mon by Rev. q. A. Markley Of West
Paris.
Myrtle A. Bacon OF Boston and Harold
Yeaton Of Darien, Conn, are visiting
among relatives in town.
The annual business meeting Of the
Woodstock Farmers Union was held
on Saturday. The new board Of direct
ors chosen are: Albert n. Pelt, G. W. @.
Psrham, Dana D. Dudley, Albert b..
Russ, Wesley z. Ring, Claude s. Cush
man and Ralph n. Bacon.
The Chamber of Commerce are hold
ing their meetings for the present in The
V. |. 5. Hall.
An appraisal Of the estate OF the late
Clarence L. Heath was made last week.
The appraisers we're Ansel Dudley, Ben
jamin z. Billings and Carl G. Dudley.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12
Japanes. Remain Buddhists.

That 50 per cent Of the japanese
living In the sugar plantation camps
of Hawaii never have been touched
by Christian propaganda. and that
American plantation owners, managers
and others who have helped support
Japanese Buddhist missions, did a
foolish thing, If ever man did," were
two OF the statements made by Rev.
Ulysses G. Murphy, representative OF
the American Bible society. In a re-
cent address at Honolulu.
Rev. Mr.. Murphy also said that the
elder generation OF japanese living
In the plantation camps, owing to their
isolation, are forty years behind their
native country in thought and under
standing of modern conditions.
Any attempt at Americanization OF
the japanese In Hawaii which leaves
untouched their home life and fails
to recognize that the key to the prob
lem Is the japanese language schools
Is foredoomed to failure, Rev. MI
Murphy declared.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12
STRUGGLES ALONG ON $4,000
University of Pennsylvania Law Stu
dent Who Receives Huge Income
Lives In Modest Fashion.

"Wanted, q stenographer OF unim-
peachable character, experienced ID
shorthand and taking dictation, who
will be willing to devote her Sundays
to inde1ing and preparing the cases
of struggling law student at the UNI
versity of Pennsylvania"
This Is the model Of stenographic
ability required by the uniyersitys
richest student, John Jeffries V Of
England, who is struggling" only In
so far as his law work goes. for he
came to this country with the mere
trife Of $4,000 a year on which TO
live, says the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Jeffries, who is a second-year stu
dent already has one stenographer,
but his earnest delving into the intri-
cacies of Blackstone and his ilk re-
ouire more assistance and he Is now
looking for q suitable young woman
to add to his staff.
The youLg Englishman, who is the
fifth direct descendant OF John Temple,
governor general of Ireland, and has
three cousins in the house OF lords, Is
popular among his classmates, VINO
declare that he is quite democratic, In
spite of the burden of his wealth. He
lives quietly and unpretentously, and
nothing In his mode Of living seems TO
indicate that he spends even a half OF
$4,000 allowed him.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12
HAD BROUGHT ANOTHER LOAD
colorsd Tobacco Grower knew What
Was Expected Of Him, and
Had Come Prepared.

A colored man from Kentucky drove
to q loose leaf tobacco sales ware
house In one of the Indiana cities on
the Ohio with load Of tobacco.
When he received his sales slip and
weights he noticed the customary bank
check was missing.
Approaching the cashier he said:
Look here, boss, where Is my
money for this here tobaccsr The
sales sheet was consulted
Its like this: the expenses for
weighing. unloading and commission
for selling .your tobacco amounted to
more than the tobacco was worth You
still owe US just 50 cents" explained
the cashier.
"Well. that's all right, guess, but
I amt got a cent with me-"
Then next dime you are coming
over the river, Just bring along q
chicken with you and we will call the
deal square"
Within q week the coiored man ap-
peared In the Office with two chickens,
one under each arm.
Here are the chickens"
"Sure-but you didn't have to bring
two Of them, one would have paid the
bill"
Yes, boss, but rse brought another
load Of tobacco.--Indianapolis News
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12
Hiram.

The citizens of Hiram, and returning
abseutees, enjoyed very pleasant csle-
brstion on July 4th. We have not bad
one before for many years. There was
not . ripple OF disturbance or discord.
The parade st 8 to 9 was fine, OF floats
and carriages representing different So
cieties and interest. Those of the Ep-
worth League, Pythian Sisters and Pyth-
ian degree team were especially attract
i've. Other carriages, unique, and drawn
by ponies and goats, attractive, also the
fantasies. The Bartlett, \. r., band
furnished good music during the day.
At 10 A. II. the base ball game of Hiram
We. Sebago resulted In favor OF Hiram 8
to 4. An ample and excellent dinner at
the Pythisn Banquet Hall WAS provided
BY the Village Improvement Society, the
proceeds to be used In completing the
concrete sidewalk between Hiram and
East Hiram villages. At q P. n. Isaac s..
Lowell introduced Hon. Samuel W.
Gould Of Skowhegan, who gave q very
patriotic address on the origin, rise and
progress of liberty in this country, and
closed with . fervent and eloquent ap-
peal to the sons and daughters of Hiram
to preserve and guard well the heritage
received from their ancestors. Mr.. Gould
was reared In Hiram, and worked bis
way from . rocky, highland farm,
through the University Of Maine, and
through Congress. After be graduated
and became Q lawyer there was criti-
cism of the state for endowing an agri-
cultural college to educate lawyers; but
~. 20 IN, IL ia har IN aon6
him three bushels of seed corn to plant
on bis several farms, this csnsure sub
sided. Mr. Gould 10 postmasier Of Skow-
hegau, with . salary Of s2700 year, 10
said to be president, trustee, or director
of some twenty corporations and inter
eats, resides on large farm, and is quite
q busy man himself. His TAX last year
was 1890. He received . cordial greet
ing from bis former townsmeu, school
mates and pupils. On Sunday afternoon
Rev. L. W. Souther preached an eloquent
sermon ut the Methodist church from
Acts xxii:2S.
The heat on July 8 reached 90.
There 10 Q movement of Revs. Messrs.
Hsrbutt and Arters, superiuteodents OF
the Congregational and Methodist church
60, TO fedsrate the two churches at East
Hiram.
Mrs. Jennie Lane of Pennsylvaois has
come TO her summer home st East
Hiram.
Rev. Hervey q. Hoyt and family OF
Hooperstou, Ill.,, viii spend this month
1t their former home 10 Esst Hiram. he
will preach In the Universslist church
July l7th, In the morning.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12
Andover.

Cecil Sweat, who ID attending Harvard
Law School, IL homo for the summer
vacation.
Cabot Lodge, Z. OF p, gave dance In
the town hall July 4tb, which Was we'll
attended. Music furnished BY Harmonic
Orchestra.
Rev. Chss. Paul and bride are guests
Ut r. s. Smiths this week.
Montgomery Poor has returned to
Holden, West Virginia, after few dayr
visit In town.
Dorothsa Allen OF Rumford visited ct
]. z. Akers' the first of the week.
Athalie Sweat b working ct "The
Homestead"
Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. Learned and fam
lily of Rumford were In town over tho
holiday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noble have been visiting
relatives In Ksnnebunk for few days.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12
Shazg Pond and Vicinity.

A lively time was reported at Shagg
Pond for the weekend and holiday.
Those spending the weekend and holi-
day at their camps were Mr.. and Mrs.
Norris Fogg and friends from Freeport,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Park and Stephen
Russell, Mrs. Heald and Mr.. Heald OF
East Sumner; Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Forbes of South Paris; Miss Eva Walker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wise and SOD
Albert.
Mr.. Robinson and daughter, Mrs. Phil
Hodsdon, and cousin, Miss Edna Hods-
don, OF Yarmouth, have been stopping
at the Park camp nearly two weeks.
They returned to their home Friday.
Phil Hodsdon was with them the Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Sanger Maxim, Ben
Twitchell and friend have been spending
the week at Shagg Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Bisbee with Ida and
Norman we're in Redding over the
Fourth, also Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Park.
William Redding was at home over the
Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Redding aud
family we're in Solon last Sunday and
Monday visiting Mrs. Cora Pratt and
daughter. Mrs. Pratt returned With
them to visit relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Stevens and
Cecil we're at "The Inn" Saturday night
snd Sunday, visiting their son George,
who is spending the summer with
Leavitt Robbins.
James L. Cbase, who has been spend
ing few weeks With his daughter and
family, returned home Friday.
Msis Myrtle Farnum returned home
Saturday night from Rumford. Wills
ford Lapam returned with her to spend
the Fourth.
Archie Farnum Is stopping with his
grandfather, Dan Rowe, while the strike
10 on at Rumford.
D. q. Robbins made bis first trip to
Rumford Falls with garden truck Satur-
day, the Cd.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12
DSckvale.

Min Maxine Fuller Of Milton 10 spend
Ing few days with her cousins. Audrey
and Bernardine Putnam, slso Mrs. jim
Sanders.
A number Of our residents attended
the celebration ct Dixflsld July 4.h.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grafton Gordon and Ars.
Hiram Wsshburn were in Rumford FRI
day.
Ars. Luthsr Wymau Of Rumford ID
visiting her niece, Mrs. Grafton Gordon.
Audrey and BernardiDe Putnam spent
last Saturday with friends ia West Peru.
Nr. and Mrs. Will Child and son Har-
land OF Dixfield called on Mrs. B. G.
Putnam Saturday evening.
Crops looking well. bat rain 10 muoh
needed.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12

Evening Star Lodge Of Aasons held .
special meeting Wednesday evening and
conferred the Fellow Craft degree on one
candidate.
Rev. Storer Cole was at home from
woodfords for few days this week.
Nr. and Nm. Heatley OF Lynn. Mass,
have been kere guests of Mr.. and Ars. z
W. Vose. Nrs. Heatley 10 sister Of Mr..
Vose.
There II 10 be q show ut Odd Fellow
Hall Monday and Tuesday evenings, July
ii and IL, BY the Chester Comedy Co.
The ipi;iatory degree was conferred on
one candidate ct the Odd Fellow meet
ing Saturday night, June BIB.
Z. e. Conant IL having his buildings
painted this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Somes and Cowley Shaw
Of Greater Boston have been spending q
week here st Hotel Long.
There was no demonstration here the
Fourth. Buckfield people attended the
celebrations At Norway and Dixfield and
picnicked At Bear Pond. Peirce Long
and Miss Margaret, with . guest, Miss
Strong, entertained the people of North
Hill In the evening with . lawn party.
and during the evening fine display OF
fireworks was given. The Longs have
returned TO bingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. p. Shaw of Melrose,
Mas, are here With Mrs. Ada Shaw.
z. z. Consnt and family have been
With friends iu Strong this week.
Mrs. Annie Mckay from Connecticut
is visiting her sister, Mrs. B. A. Cooper
Mrs. j. u. Buck 10 with friends In
Kennebupk.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. q. Tuttle have gone
TO Kennebunk for visit with their son,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Tuttle.
The road crew have been working on
the state road, which will start from the
water Tub In the llage square and 90
toward the station.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12
East Sumner.

The body Of DR.. James Blake Robin
son was brought from Antrim, n. e., to
East Summer for burial on Thursday last.
He was born and lived until manhood at
East Sumner, and was the son OF DaEiel
B. and Roanna Robinson. he prepared
for medical practice at Gardiner and in
New York City. During the Civil War
be enlisted and served in the navy. he
leaves Q widow and daughter and many
friends here and elsewhere to mourn his
loss.
DR.. Robinson was true gentleman in
the highest sense of the term. Possess
ing pleading personality and q cbarac
ter above reprosch, he won respect and
admiration wherever known.
The marriage of Roger Eastman OF
East Sumner and Miss Gertrude Amelia
Schonland of Portland occurred st that
city recently.
Cards announce the marriage Of Miss
Shirley Blake, daughter Of Walter r.
Robinson Of Boston, and Fred William
Robinson.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-07-12
Almost Had IL

One of the Terre Haute ward
schools was having contest in seeing
which children could learn the airs OF
a number of standard songs so they
could tell their names when they
heard few bars Of the melody played.
After Home, Sweet Home" and
"Old Black Joe" had been played sew
eral times the teacher put on the rec
ord Believe Ne, II All Those Endear-
ing Young Charms" II was played a
few minutes and she began to look
expectantly at the children.
Then a fair little youngster looked
riumphantly up from the list Of songs
he had In his hand. "Oh, it's that
believe me In tears all about your
charms" he Observation-Disclosures
Naus