The Mexia Weekly Herald (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 15, 1911 Page: 3 of 8
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Money to Loan
ON IMPROVED FARMS
VENDOR'S LIEN NOTES BOUGHT
AND EXTENDED.
have arranged for western
capital whereby I am enabled
to make loans on Keal Estate
direct to borrowers. Inspec-
tions made by me and loans
closed at Mexia without delay.
Satisfactory rates with pre-
payment privileges.
W. M. WHITE, Lawyer
Mexia, Texas
Local and Personal.
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Mrs. Jas Lauiiiug
relatives and friends in our city.
Ben Smith has just received
two new 5-pasgenger Ford cars
for two customers at Prairie Hill.
In a demonstration this morning
he loaded up one of the cars
with all it would hold and then
put several heavy men on the
steps and drove oft' down the
street, showing the Fprd to be
all that is claimed for it—a sub-
stantial, hardy and serviceable
car. Mr. Smith has sold several
of these cars here within the past
few weeks.
Mrs. M. M. Brown of Wortham
is visiting her grand-mother, Mrs.
R. T. Kennedy.
When you want fresh drugs
call on me.—H. C. Roller.
Mrs. .James Bennett has return-
Rev. C. H. Buchanan has gone
to Georgetown to attend the
Southwestern University. He
will be gone about ten days.
"When you want a watch or par
asol see what I have.—H, C. Rol-
ler.
Col. M. F. Locke*, a former
speaker of the Texas legislature,
chairman of the Texas secession
convention, and a brave Confed-
erate officer, who die^ at El Pasc
a few days ago, was an uncle of
our townsman, Mr. J. W. Clark.
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Aubrey and Miss Lottie Dick-
son are visiting relatives in
Bartlett.
All goods sold engraved free.-
HL C. Roller.
Okla., after a pleasant visit to
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. P.
Ward.
Messrs Montie and Leslie Ow-
ens have gone to Amarillo on a
vacation visit.
Just Received, 300 Ingersol
Watches.—H. C. Roller.
B. D. Reynolds has accepted a
position at Sehulz's drug store
and will have charge of the bus
iness while Mr. Sehulz takes a
little vacation.
The remains of Win., Roller,
who died in El Paso a few days I
ago, arrived al Fairfield Sunday j
morning and the funeral occurr-
ed in the afternoon, attended by
a large number of relatives and
old. time friends of deceased.
The Pythian Sisters held an
interesting meeting Thursday
night and initiated one Knight.
After tjm business meeting an
hour was spent around the ban-
quet board and all present en-
joyed the iced refreshments.
J. E. Kendriek, wife and chil-
dren of Duncan. Okla., are in the
V*ity visiting his brother, W
Kendriek,
MISS STEPHENS
ENTERTAINS
Miss Rhoda Mae Stephens en-
tertained Saturday evening in
honor of '.Miss Lottie Dickson,
''•{who left Sunday for Bartlett to
be gone for several mouths.
For Sale, a scholarship in Ty-
ler College. Now is the time to
enter and be prepared for a good
position this fall. Apply at-this
office.
Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Kendriek
of Thornton are in the city yiist-
ing the family of their son, W.
B. Kendriek.
Jewell Germany has resumed
his duties with the WellsF argo
Express company after a several
days illness.
Men's soft collar pins, 25 and
50c at Pittman's.
Mrs. Henry Sims and Mrs.
Guy. Sims of Cotton Gin are in
the city visiting Mrs. Wiley Bry-
an for a'few days.
Upon their arrival the guests
were ushered into the parlor*
where delightful music was ren-
dered by Misses Madeline Camp-
bell, Lucile Denning and Hanie
Kaufman.
The guests then made their
way to the lawn, where various
games were played until a late
hour. Delicious punch and cake
was then served after which they
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suring the hostess that they had
a delightful evening.
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Condensed Statemsnt of
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
From Report to Comptroller at the close of business June 7th, 1911
Resources
Loans and Discounts $175,208,34
United States Bonds : 12,500.00
Premium on Bonds 500.00
Furniture and Fixtures — 2,500.00
Real Estate... 5,200.00
Due from U. S. Treasurer 625.00
Cash on Hand and Due from Banks 72,522.73
Total ... $272,056.07
Liabilities
Those present were; Bettie Ken
nedy, Jennie V. Farmer, Lizzie,Capital Stock ..... $ 50,000.00
Mae Parker, Hanie Ka/ufman, Surplus and Undivided Profits. 22,842.69
Carrie Mae Bonner, Rosalie King,; Circulation 12,500.00
Gretehen Kauhl, Lucille Denning, Deposits . ...... 186,713.38
Elliotte Ross, Julia Carter, Lu- Total ; $272,056.07
cile Dunlap, Dasa Ellington, Con-|
suello Cogdell, Helen Meyers,!
Madeline Campbell, Grace Lan-I
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hugkner
and little son left Monday night
for a few weel^ vacation at Pala-
cios. *
Mrs. J. I. Middle has returned
froan a two weeks visit to her
"When you want pie*ee curt glass
s« what I have.II. C. Roller.
Mrs. C. H. Buchanan and
daughter, Miss Pearl, have gone
too Nashville, Tenn., to spend the
■summer with her mother.
Miss Mary Barrow, who is
Stiere visiting her cousin, Mrs. Roy
■Stubenrauch, will sing at the
•Central Presbyterian church Sun-
_ ,, . . ,i. /day morning.
Mrs. J. 5P. Maddox is visiting
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her mother at Bardwell, Ellis yoor patronage and
county. ; good will, and will give you in
■return honest goods at cheapest
mother in Blooming Grove.
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I handle «. full lino of musical
instrument's.—H. C. Roller.
ining, Verdie Griee, Lottie McJ •
Misses Jennie and Grace Schuli Cullough, Ruby McCullough,. Ilita
have returned from Fort Worth, Bund, of Groesbeelf, Fort Smith,
where they have been teaching Lee Long, Joe Cook, Willie Vac-
the past teran. 'ca, Victor Mena, Marcus Corley,j
' W.vatt Hayter, Porterbob Forrest
Rev. Willie Smith of Blackwell. Herbert Hicks, of Tehuaeana,
Okla., is in the city visiting the Parker Means, Dudley Ross, Wil-
family of his uncle, Mr. J.-D. Gil- liaui Clark, and the hostess.
more.
This bank has paid in dividends to its stockhalders since organi-
zation the sum of $106,500,00.
I certify that the^above statement is correct.
DAVID MURPHY, Cashier.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
have gone to Norfolk,
spend the summer.
A., J. Cox has returned to hi*s Its Everywhere.
home in Richland after a few The Huts of the poor, the Halls
days visit here. of the rich, \
j ^re neith,er exemption from
Vaiden some form of ibch;
Va., to; Perhaps a distinction may be
{made) n ithe name,
But the rich and the poor must
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Sehulz left; scratch just the same.
on the afternoon T. & B. V. for Q why ghould the children of
a several weeks trap through Cal-j Adam eildure. c
ifornia, Colorado and other west , An afflietion ^ dreadful> wheD
■am states. Hunt's Cure does curet
. , ' All forms of itching. Price
Miss Gay Prendergast is visit- 50e Guaranteed>
• Lug in Bryan for a few days.
prices.-—W.
Some iroanrc improvements have1,
been made «it the ice factory. A ^ Optician
gallery and loading station has
been built on the east side and
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Dr. L. D. Bass left, at noon on
"the first stage of his European
D..'Piitman, Jeweler trip. He will stop in Philadelphi
for a few days until the date of
(Sailing.
GUY COUNCIL MEETING
run
to the Cerctral track. Manager
Frank Smith has an eye to bus*
iness and they are doing it.
T'e city council met in ad-
_ Mrs. Bass and the chil- journed session Monday after-
* P. J. Faliner of Deniton* i* dren, except Miss Oneda. who ae- noon and among other .business
Ur loa<i,n« *?ars direct -now in charge of the Wells Far- j (.ompailies her father, will spend transacted.
go express office here while Mr.jtl)e summcr jn Fort Worth. , The bond of City Treasurer
is taking a vacation. ! David Murphy was approved and
1 The city council has reinstated )ile wus installed.
The street and side walks
When you -want first ciass jew-
elry, see whtit I have.— H. C. Rol-
ler.
L. A. Allen is a now addition For Sole, a 6-foot .show ease,
'to McDonald's blacksmith vshop. 'Will prive some one
He is a first elass workman and Apply at tins office.
will turn out all work p-romptly.;
Miss Mabel Sturdivant has re-iihe ofioe of city treasurer and
turned from Waxahaehie where; appointed David Murphy to the
she has bn-n attending Trinity Imposition.
University. I
I Willie Mack White is home
.from the State University to
a bargain.|s,pend ,jl€ summer vacation.
Miss Mabel Sturdivant return
ed Monday night from Dallas,
where she has foeen visiting for
a few days altar leaving Trinity
University.
John G. Phillips, Jr., attended
Wyckliffe De|t^e fimeraj 0f his" uncle, Mr. Wto.
I handle Seth Thomas Clocks
tthe olifi reliable^'—H. C. RoOier.
A. W. Pope of Kosse, district
deputy grand master of the Odd
Fellows was in the city Monday
night and paid the local lodge an
official vkat, making a good en-
couraging talk. The lodge will
elect officers next Monday night
and on the first meeting night
in July, the 3rd, Mr. Pope will
be here to instal the officers and
refreshments will be served.
Mrs. John G. Phillips has re-
turned from a ten days visit to
her mother in Fairfield.
A complete line of the cele-
brated Guernsey Cooking Ware
just received at Hickman's—call
and see it. It will interest you.
Mrs. W. B. Kendriek a d the
children are in Sweetwater to
spend a few weeks with her par-
ents, and Billi® ia batching.
Mr. and Mrs.
Haven of Cloverereft, Ky., have I R<jl]er at Fairfield Sunday,
been in the city for several days
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs
W. E. Bonner.
Corsicana ent down Friday in
the game played here with Mexia
the score being 7 to 3 in favor of
the home team.
Nw Jewel Boxes, Salve Jars,
and Puff Boxes in variety. New
stock at Pittman's Jewelry store.
Mias Willie Gilmore has re-
turned from a visit to her sister,
Mrs. EUis Campbell, in Wills
Point.
W. P. Young, of Houston, ag- exp(^es,
rioultural agent of the Sunset-
Central Lines, is in the city cir-
bonds have been' sold and the
city now has the money on hand.
The niayor and marshal were
made the custodians of the city
hall with power to decide who
shall use it and at what price.
The old east stairway has been
torn down and it will thus be
possible to keep out loafers,
which could not be done before.
Bills were allowed for current
Lot Us Sell YSU Piano
The tone tells
the tale. Look
into the merits
of the
PRICE & TEEPLE
PIANOS
Before buying. It will pay you to
do so. Style and finish the best.
We invite you to call and see them.
Prices reasonable. Cash or credit.
JOHN R. CORLEY CO.
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We also have in stock a new line of
Wall Paper, Window Shades, Go
Carts, Rugs and Matting
Iron Beds, Springs, Odd Dressers
and all kinds of Chairs and Rockers
Screen Doors, Screen Windows and
Refrigerators.
We solicit your patronage and
guarantee satisfaction
John fi. Corlnjf Co.
MEXIA,
TEXAS
The board of directors of the
Farmers Union Warehouse met
Monday morning and re-elected
Ben Speer as manager for anoth
er year.
The lateet style of all new
stock at Pittman's Jewelry store.
Lee Freeman, the hauling man,
has received and put into com
mission a new job wagon.
Mrs. M. Herring has returned
from a visit in Waxahaehie.
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Gas in (the stomach comes from
eulating among our. people in the ^ which ^ fermelltedt Qet
interest i f his line. Mr. Young r-d Q£ ^adly digested food as
farmed in Lamar county for as possible if you would
twenty years and is certainly in avojd a hilious attack; Herbine is
a position to advise farmers abou the remedy y<n, no0d. It cleanses
fertilizing, intensive farming, etc. a<nj strengthens the stomach, liv-
He is kept in the field by the er and how els, and restores en-
railroad company to assist farm- epgy ftnd t.heerfuIllW5S. Price 50c.
ers in every way possible to makt Sold ,bv Alexia Drug Co.
more and better crops, the rail- *
roads realizing that what is good j Mrs j A Arvin and daughter) |
for the farmer is good for the j ]\fjM Kate have gone to Western
common carriers. Mr. Young. Texas to spend the summer visit-
will remain in the county for sev-1 ^ the othpr chiidrent Cecil, Nol-
eral days. an and Herbert. They will spend
a few weeks withC ecil near Fort
• Billy Bonner was down from
Dallas Sunday visiting the home
Prof, and Mrs. Henry Adamson
have returned to their home in
Temple.
Mrs. .A M. Branch has return-
ed to h.;r hoane in Waco after a
visit to her sister, Mrs. H. M.
Roberts.
Stockton and will then return
via Brownwood, Lometa and Cle-
burne.
Just eight more selling days
to partake of the many bargains
offered at Karner and Phillips
Big Clearing Sale—this big sale
wiil close Saturday June the 24.
Those who wish to save will do
well to take advantage of this
big selling event.
ADAMS HARDWARE
Is the place to buy your
Hardware. Crockery. Gran-
ite and Tinware, Galvanized
Cisterns. Roofing, Guttering
Plumbing. Bicycles and Bi-
cycle supplies
Manufacturers of Sheet Metal Goods
. Give us your orders for Gutterings
and Cisterns now in time to catch
the spring rains
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Try Our Job Work
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Houx, N. P. The Mexia Weekly Herald (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 15, 1911, newspaper, June 15, 1911; Mexia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth302337/m1/3/?q=Lamar+University: accessed June 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Gibbs Memorial Library.