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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-15
The OF Swim
min Hole Again

There are few things in this life
that creates more fond or lingering
Memories than the "0ld swimming
hole" Thoughts Of it are ever pres
ent in the "good old summer time" in
the minds of youth. Even the mid
die aged are not averse to it, and can
readily prove they have not forgotten
its location, providing they are for
tunate enough to live within a reason
able distance of such a boon, by lead
ing you to it. And to the aged, who
perhaps have not visited that once
beloved spot for years, fond memory
still carries them back frequently to
the many happy hours-perhaps days
they spent in the old swimming
hole.
1t is with considerable pleasure.
therefore, The Times notes that
Farmington's old swimming hole, at
Blomeyer's ford, about two miles
west of this city, has recently been
reclaimed and made more habitable
for bathing and water sports of va
rious kinds. Here theirs is a splendid
pool of running water, with depth
satisfactory for the swimmer as we'll
as those who can only wade and
founder.
Platforms and diving board have
also been installed, as we'll as lockers,
so that all can now have satisfactory
bathing at that ideal resort. The pool
and adjacent grounds have been leased
by Messrs. Lang, Smith and Mitchell,
who are spending considerable money
to make this real pleasure spot, and
a trip there any evening will convince
anyone that their efforts are being ap-
preciated, not only by the inhabitants
of Pennington, but by people from ali
parts of the county.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-15
For New State
Constitution

Edward F. Rogenhardt, of Cape
Girardeau, was in Pennington Tues.
day in an effort to arouse some inter-
est in the proposed new State Consti-
tuition, which is to be submitted to
the voters on August End, next, for
their decision. Mr.. Rogenhardt is a
physical giant, and his intellect is ev-
identity constructed on the same lib
eral pattern. He can give a hundred
reasons to demonstrate the supreme
fallacy Of the state trying to carry on
its present day business under rules
and regulations that were adopted fif-
ty years ago, in few minutes talk.
There is no question about Missouri
being grievously handicapped in at
tempting to carry on big business that
is now necessary under business
code that does not contemplate such
present day business.
Mr.. Rogenhardt was here on his
own initiative and expense, simply in
the interest of securing for Missouri
a new Constitution built on present
day ideas and methods, under which
the State will be permitted to grow
and prosper in accordance with her
unbounded resources. While here he
interviewed some leading spirits,
which resulted in the selection of the
following citizens to serve as commit
teemen from st. Francois county,
whose duty it will be to try and inject
more life and interest in the matter of
securing proper sized garment for
this State at the election to be held
on the End of next August:
Farmngton--J. C. Akers, Chair
man; W. L. Johns, W. X. Weber, Pet
er Giessing, W. E. Golfer, E. E.
Swink, M. P. Cayce. P. A. Shaw,
Harry Denman, A. W. Bradshaw, G.
B. Snider, R. L. Allen, j. NJ. Bailey,
Mrs. o. W. Bleeck and Mrs. S. j. Tet-
ley.
Flat River-H. M. Topping, Chair
man for Lead Belt; Don Cameron,
Parkhurst Sleeth, ]. U. White.
Bonne Terre-J. H. Malugen, l. L.
Page, H. D. Evans, G. W. Knapp, B.
F. Melcher.
Desloge-W. L. Bouchard, Supt. Ma
thias, Mrs. W. P. Guessing.
Elvins-J. W. Hunt.
Leadwood-J. w. Reaves.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-15
Petty Thieves
Pinching Pennies

Petty thieves have been stirring in
Pennington the past week, breaking
into three business houses Sunday
night, but securing little or nothing
but few pennies, or small changed
of which they stripped the several
money drawers. McKinney's, the
City Cash Store and the Roberts bar
ber shop were the places broken into
Sunday night, entrance being effected
from the rear in each instance. Some
candy was also thought to be missing
from McKinney's, and the manner in
which the thieves worked indicates To-
cal juvenile talent. There are a
number of youth in this city who
would be capable of such crime, and
unless they speedily reform they are
sure to receive a postgraduate course
in crime in the State penitentiary.
While The Times does not know that
any particular ones are suspected of
this crime, they are sure to land be-
hind the bars if such crime is persisted
IN. aa
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-15
]. II. ENGLISH

DR.. James H. English died at Flat
River, Mo-, Tuesday, July ~, 1921.
DR.. English had been in failing
health for the past four years, suffer-
ing from Bright's disease, and during
all this time he was ever hopeful,
cheerful and kind.
He was born in Harden county, KY,
moved with his father to Pennington
in the early eighties; was educated in
the public school. Carleton College,
and the Missouri Medical College;
and for years practiced his chosen
profession in this county. He also
served several terms as Coroner, and
one term as Public Administrator. He
leaves a devoted wife and one son,
Charles English, to mourn his loss.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-15
Over the Crest of the Ozarks

I professional aggregation. Where all
that talent came from is still a mys-
terry in the mind of the writer. Surely
Draper must be possessed of magic
wand.
Wednesday morning about 10 o'clock
the start was made on the return
trip, taking the northern route, the
gold-band trail by way Of Linn Creek,
Bagnell and Jefferson City. Before
reaching Linn Creek we detoured five
or six miles to visit Ha-Ha- Ton -Ka,
which is being pressed by many to be
purchased for a State Park. There
we found number of changes and
some improvements, and remained un-
til Thursday morning. What used to
be the old camp grounds is now occu-
pied by an attractive dining hall and
number of cottages for rent to visit
ors. There are more campers there al
so than formerly, though the roads
are certainly no more attractive than
Of yore. The Snyder castle, on the
brow of a 300-foot cliff. looms far
above the entire surroundings. This
large white stone structure, which was
started a number Of years ago by R.
M. Snyder, the Kansas City financier,
would doubtless have presented a
princely appearance had it ever been
completed. But operations ceased alb
ruptly on his death several years ago,
and the splendid property has been
rapidly deteriorating.
After reaching Linn Creek che roads
were much better to jefferson City,
Fulton, Warrenton and St. Charles,
where we were entertained at dinner
Friday by Rev. and Mrs. Frank Tuck
er, and drove through Underwood
College grounds and saw the old
State Capitol building. From there
most of the road into st. Louis was
fine, and we reached home about 2
o'clock Saturday afternoon, somewhat
fatigued, but well pleased with the
success of the journey and the pleas
ures constantly enjoyed along the 600
mile auto jaunt.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-15
Officers Grabbing
Law Breakers

A Huns place at Leadwood was
raided Wednesday by deputies from
Sheriff Hunts office and a barrel of
mash was confiscated. The Hun saw
the deputies in time to make his es-
cape, and in doing so overturned an
other barrel of whiskey in the max
ing. TIE culprit is now a fugitive,
and will doubtless soon be brought to
justice.
Prosecuting Attorney w. E. Golfer,
accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Simms
and member of the S. S. dry enforce
ment force, raided place in Desloge
Wednesday being conducted by Tom
Baker, but were rewarded with only
pint of whiskey. Baker was not ar
rested.
Sheriff Jno. G. Hunt left Wedites-
day for Chillicothe in charge of two
girls who had been sentenced to two
and five year terms in the Reform
School for delinquent girls in that
place.
Deputy Sheriff Giles Hunt and w.
A. Washer, special detective for the
M. R. & B. 7. railway, were at Silver
Dam, in Madison county, Tuesday on
the trail of the bandits who robbed
the station agent at Doe Run juno
tion recently. The parties suspected
of that crime have relatives in the
vicinity of Silver Dam, among whom
they are supposed to be hiding. While
the visit of the officers was appar-
emily fruitless, they entertain hopes
of landing the fugitires soon.
Traps are now ready to be sprung
on several other law violators in this
county soon as the game is ready to
be plucked, which indicates that the
Sheriff's force are constantly wide
awake and on their job.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-15
Business in the
Juvenile Court

Circuit Judge Huck has fixed Mon
day of each week as the day to hear
cases in the Juvenile Division of Cir
cult Court, and has appointed Judge
r. c. Tucker as Referee to act when
he is unable to be in attendance. It
seems that the law does not intend
that the Circuit Judge shall appoint a
regular Juvenile Judge, which duties
belong only to the Circuit Judge. But
he is authorized to appoint Referee
to act in cases when he is unable to
be present. Hence this change in the
custom that has been pursued in this
county for some time past.
On Monday there were two cases in
Referee fuckers court. They were
Lucy Bell and Sadie Erwin, both from
the Lead Belt. Each defendant was
l6 years old and were charged with
immoral conduct. After an exaniina-
tion into the charges, Referee Tucker
sentenced the first named to 2 years
in the Chillicothe Reform School for
Girls and the latter to years in the
same institution.
1t was the impudence exhibited by
the Erwin girl that secured for her
longer sentence. When she was SEN
fenced to two years, she announced
with a sneer that " that it not much"
Whereupon the Referee asked how
three years would suit her. "Not so
bad" she announced, with another
sneer. "Well, then," said the Referee,
"you will be kept there until you are
21 years old"
Two other juvenile cases are al
ready set for next Monday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-15
Farm Bureau News
Farm Bureau to Investigate
Agriculture


In order that Congress may have
some tangible facts for their investi-
cation in regard to what ails agricul-
ture, series of hearings will be held
by the County Farm Bureaus over
the United States. The local Farm
Bureau is planning on holding hear
ing in the near future. The exact
date has not been determined upon
yet. Announcements and plans will
be published later.
The President of the Farm Bureau
will preside and the Executive Com
mittee will act as an investigation
committee. Someone will assume the
roll of prosecuting attorney, conduct
ing the direct and cross examinations.
Leading farmers from all sections of
the county will be summoned to ap-
pear as witnesses.
Complete stenographic reports will
be made of the hearings and copies of
these will be forwarded to the State
and National Farm Bureau Fedora
tions, where the results will be tabu-
lated by the Federations' economics
experts and the whole laid before the
Congressional Committee so that the
committee cannot help but discover
what Ails Agriculture"
This great nationwide project,
which is certain to gain for the farm
ers lot of favorable recognition, is
made possible because of the efficient
Farm Bureau organizations, couY>J,
state and nationwide.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-15

people saving and collecting these
samples of crops for exhibits for the
State Fair, will notify the County
Agent by the first of August what
they have saved, he will call for them.
Let's all get together and push and do
justice to st. Francois county.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-15

Mrs. W. Horton and son, Clyde, and
Miss Jesse Hughes, of Doe Run, spent
Tuesday with Mrs. Geo. Sutherland.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-15
New Addition
at Sundy's Summer Garden
SATURDAY, JULY 18th

We will begin serving the famous. celebrated
Hamburgers and Frankfurters
Please do not confuse our famous Hambursers and
Frankfurters with what you have been
eating in the past.
Ours are truly different. A glance at our Spot
less Luncheonette is guarantee of the sanitation
purity and attractiveness of our foods. 1t will Gre
ate an appetite that will surprise you. M,a..
Come take look and convince yourself We especially
invite families to try lunches.
Drive your car to Sundy Summer Garden and try of
our famous lunches for 1Oc. eHa hH
tables convenience in serving
it in the parlor,
REMEMBERING buy with which grind
for service
Sundy Liolios
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-15

Yes, it is hot enough for US.
, 1921-11-15
LIBERTY OF PRESS UPHELD.

Chicago officials brought suit in the
name OF the city, for $40, coo, 600 against
the Tribune and the News because they
printed attacks on the city Govern
ment and declared that the city's credit
was being injured. The case VS.
thrown out of court, on the ground that
the newspapers had merely done their
duty TO the public in exposing what
they honestly believed were wrongs.
The Judge pointed out that there are
only four grounds on which freedom Of
the press can be restrained; these are
blasphemy, immortality, sedition, ana
defamation Of character-and none of
these had been in evidence in this case.
Governments would soon be bad indeed
if the newspapers could not c%riticise
them. If people go into politics they
must expect to be criticized, for they
make themselves public objects. Path
finder, Oct. SO, 1921.
, 1921-11-15

unemployment legislation is in operation,
would have prevented my sailing last
Saturday as | hoped to do. must dis
charge that obligation before | leave,
but | will at the earliest possible mo-
ment, and | hope to be with you be
fore the conference reaches to deci-
sive stage of its momentous work, |
need not assure you, in the mean
time, that the heart Of Britain is
deeply set upon the success Of the con
ference. The world has needed such a
lead as Mr.. Harding gave US last July
for many months. 1t was the new worlds
opportunity to have grasped it promptly
as Mr.. Harding, and his advisers did.
1t Will Prove a lasting credit to the clear
eyed craftsmanship of the United States.
Mr.. Hughes expressed to the Ambassa-
dor the appreciation of the United States
Govt. Of the Prime Minister'S message
and said a reply to it would be cabIed
soon.
London Nov. 10th.-The Delhi Cham
Der of Princes unanimously adopted a
resolution requesting the Viceroy to con
vey to the Prince of Wales when he land
ed in India expressions of the Warmest
greetings on behalf of the Chamber, en-
phasizing the attachment of the Indian
Princes to the Imperial Throne.
Lon3on. Nov. l0th.--A statement is
sued after this mornings meeting of the
Ulster cabinet members here. concluded
as follows. Sir James Craig, on behalf
Of the cabinet Of Northern Ireland, wish
es it clearly understood there can be no
surrender Of listers rights.
Belfast, Nov. 9th-lwenty-nine more
Sim Feiners held in the internment
camps were Internationally released
yesterday. Eleven from II e Rath Camp
Curragh. eight from Spike Island,
Queenstown and 10 from BaIlykinlar.
This makes the total of released to date
113, leaving the number interned at
approximately 4, 720.
, 1921-11-15

all animals. If you infict punishment
upon any other animal he quickly learns.
The late war was the most terribly
destructive in the history of the world
and for that devastation competition IN
arms is largely responsible. That lesson
was scored deep into the flesh CT the
world, and yet no sooner are We out OF 1t
than the nations spend their substance
in devising and amassing fresh engines
for war, fresh subjects spring up else
where to justify war. You might ina
CINE that the one purpose and glory OF
national organization was human slaught-
err. Armaments today are thrice as ex-
pensive in men 0nd and material as they
were before the great war, at the pres
ent rate they will soon be a hundred
times as destructive and terrible. In
peace, the burden was crushing, IN war,
the effect II be too terrible to cOntem-
plate. Disarmament is the only road to
safety for the human race. Suspicious,
fears, MISUNDERSTANDING even quarrelS
are as inevitable among nations as among
individuals, and it a deadly weapon IS
ready at hand, one day they will strike.
The United States conference has the
future Of civilization in its charge, there
fore | earnestly pray for its success.
twenty-five years ago Lord Salisbury IN
this room expressed the satisfaction
which the people of this country felt at
he peaceful solution which had just been
reached OF our last serious difference
with the United States OF America.
Every man VINO is a man Of British blood
has been taught to regard a serious
Quarrel With the United States as I'M
tninkaDie. That attitude of mind is in
itself a guarantee of peace between the
two countries, but this conference, held
undar the auspices Of the United States,
ought to carry US a stage further. 1t Is
the inculcati0n OF a similar attitude to-
warts between all other peoples. II
that - achieved at This assembly, the
Washing on Conference will be the
greatest event of the last nineteen nun
dred years. of the Irish negotiations
he said in conclusion, Il cannot reveal
any secrets of the conference room, that
is the way to bring a conference to
naught. All can say is, that there is a
better prospect of our invitation to the
people of Ireland 10 come into free part
nership in the British Empire as equals
being needed today than at any time
for years. We are now at the most
critical stage Of the conference, There
have been many faults, but not all on
one side. But ! shall say nothing that
would make it difficult for us to arrive at
an arrangement. There are three par
ties to the conference, all with their own
c1Scantibiitins success depends on the
, 1921-11-15

sized the necessity OF peace, saying that
it was needed for the welfare of the En-
pire, as we'll as for the good relations of
the British Isles. The worst aspect cf a
family quarrel, he added, was not only
that it caused unhappiness within the
family, bet attracted the attention OF
neighbours. Declaring hat there could
be no peace and that a great opportunity
would be lost if each party approached
the tangled problem determined not to
bulge an inch, he explained'', we who
are i'll the conference in behalf OF the
British Government and people regard
ourselves there as the trustees of the
Empire, the guardians of its honor and
security. 1t is a high trust, we promise
you We will lot betray it.
Washington, Nov. 9th.-While the de-
legations Of the Nations were working
today quietly perfecting their plans tor
the ornaments conference, cheering as
surances # support for the purpose OF
the negotiations reached Washington
from two np0rtant quarters Of the old
world. Mr.. Lloyd George, in a message
expressing regret that he could not at
tend the opening session on Saturday,
declared the heart of Great Britain was
deeply set upon the success OF The con-
ference", and promised diligent efforts
Of the United Kingdom towards a solu-
zion Of the problem Of ornaments. Al
the same time it became known through
unofficial channels that he Pope has given
his approval 20 the pa poses of the Con
ference and might pro i0unce the official
sanction OF the Holy See at the consis-
tory of November 21st, He has prepared
to maintain close contact with the negO-
t~iati2ns as they develop. The attitude
of the Holy See is considered, especially
by those of the Catholic Faith, as ex-
tremeiy important since it secures to
the conference the support OF what is
termed by many the greatest moral
and spiritual power in the world. Mes
sages Of support from two forces, each
of the greatest power in It's own way,
struck a note Of encouragement In all
the delegations as they conferred among
themselves for the work ahead. Today
the full membership Of The United States
delegation and its Advisory Committee
met for the first time.
Washington, Nov. 9th-Mr. Lloyd
Georges personal message delivered at
State Department today by Sir Auckland
Geodes, the British Ambassador. reads:
"WilI you please express to President
Harding ny very keen regret and dlsap-
pOintment at having been unable to leave
England in time to attend the opening
of the Washington conference" The
discussions to which he mas invited the
Dow-orC whose representatives assem-
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-11-04

one year ago Mr.. Harding was
elected President of United States
Come next March 18th he will Inv.
oeeh PRESIDENT one year. 1t is only
lar to acknowledge that the people
OIL the country generally have a high
er regard for Mr. Hnrding's person.
aiity than when he was elected. n.
was elected, not really on his merits
Out as revolt against what was
termed wisconsin, and a desire foe
"a change" He was comparotive,v
unknown when elected. He has mad.
ir'ehus us man. How far. and to
what extent he has inspired conf
aence IN his executive ability, is an
other story, which cannot be writ
ten yet.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-11-04
MISS DICKINSON SOUNDS A
WARMING.

Miss kathlcne Dickinson, in an ad.
dress here Tuesday night, sounded /.
note of warning to the democracy OF
the County and State Her address
was very adroitly prepared and de-
livcred. She made a very striking APP
peal to the audience that had as
sembled i'll the Court House, plead
ing with her hearers to support the
Republican nominees. not because
they were nominees of the Rcpubl-
can party, but for the reason that
change i'll affairs in Virginia was
needed to put the State on par =. =.
other progressive Commonwealth OF
the Union. She charged that the
State was backward in its educational
system; that the Commonwealth was
honeycombed with old fogy political
ideas and dogmas inherited. in a
large measure. from political pre-
JUDGES that were sapping the very
life out Of the States institutions
schools, roads, etc.
The address was well received, and
literally applauded by the friends
and supporters of the party.
The address contained nothing new
or startling. The same statement,
and charges against the State gov.
eminent, have been made here by Re.
publican speakers during the cam
paign.
Miss Dickinson is daurhter =,
the Honorable Walter X. Dickinson
of Russell County. and sister to Mrs
~. 5. Higgnbotham. wife of one a,
TazewelPs prominent lawyers. Of TIN,
town, and fine, little lady, and ey.
identity entirely sincere and conscie,,.
tlous, but it does seem n pity that
such talent and charm MS .jlc DO.
sesses should he wasted and lost or
the arid desert of Republican poll.
tics in this State of Virginia
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-11-04
BILLY. HE'S IN TROUBLE.

I've got n letter, parson, from my
son away out West,
An my oil heart is heavy as an anvil
in my breast.
10 think til boy whose futur' / haj
once so proudly planned,
Should wander from the path q,
right an come to SIGH an end.
told him when he left us, only thre,
short years ago,
He'd find himself a-plowin' in L
mighty crooked row
He'd miss his fathers counsels al.
his mothers prayers, too,
But he said the farm was hateful, al.
he guessed he'd have to go.
His letters came SO seldom that
somehow sort O. knowed
That Billy was a-trampin' on ,
mighty rocky road,
But never once imagined he would
bow his head in shame,
An in the dust d waller his oil
daddy's honored name.
He writes from out in Denver. al,
the story's mighty short;
just can't tell his mother, it't
crush her poor OF heart;
An SO l reckoned, parson. you Nigh
break the news to her
Bills in the Legislature, but Ia
doesn't say what fur"