The Pearsall Leader (Pearsall, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, April 5, 1912 Page: 1 of 8
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Pearsall, Texas, Friday April 5, 1912
Number 51
ID
OS/T WITH THE PEARSALL NATIONAL BANK
CAPITAL. SURPLUS AND PROFIT. S140.000.00.
IT’S QUALITY AT THE RUBINSTEIN MERC. STORE’
We Offer the Greatest Assortment of Good
STER CLOTHES
FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN
s’s showing of good styles as shown
;tein Mercantile Company” is un-
best argument this store has ever
si ness of good dressers. These
like—there’s a world of snap in
od Easter Fashions—new and differ-
terns and models.
hese Easter Suits, Men, at
0 to $25
Shirts
Hats
Shoes
Neckwear
• • • • •
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• • • • •
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$1.00 to
$3.00to $7.00
$3.50 to $6.00
. 25c to $1.00
mg,-,-
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er Neill who has had 10 years ex-
4 measures for the best Tailoring
ted States and has always made
form of man—perfect. If you
order for a suit to measure, or a
we will guarantee the best fit you
rouse 'a
istein Utter can tile Co.
in The New Eldridge Building’
LECTS
FFICERS.
sted and more
ly time pre-
id men.
teresting day
burden that
been carrying
was on that
her shoulders,
dderman was
made so by
}f the candi-
only willing
or and
t took
in get-
ting elected. Instead of votes be-
ing at a premium, many of the
candidates expressed their willing-
ness to “treat” everybody who
would vote for the other fellow.
J. N. Long with his Rambling au-
tomobile was in and about town
Monday and Tuesday,while on the
rear of the machine some practi-
cal joker had written in bold, blue
chalky letters, “Vote for J. N.
Long for alderman!” Long was
elected—advertising pays
The candidates for mayor ran
neck and neck, and up to the final
count it was impossible to tell who
would win. Both are good men,
fully qualified to fill the mayor’s
office
There were seven names on the
ticket for the city marshall’s of-
fice, which was made attractive by
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hand Cars.
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nond Tires & Accessories
first-class mechanic
UTO COMPANY
II, Texas.
the rumor that it would be com-
bined with the tax assessor an
collector’s office, which would
make it fairly remunerative.
Whether or not this will be done,
lies with the new Council. Mr.
Armstrong received the largest
vote, his friends contending that
he had kept the office when it paid
practically nothing, and was en-
titled to hold it again.
There was no opposition for the
city clerk’s office, so everybody
voted for Pap Harris, the present
encumbent.
The new council, individually
and collectively, is composed of
men who will work for the best
interests of the town, and we can
REGULAR MEETING “10,000
CLUB” EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Advertising Brings Results.-Many Inquiries Received.-May Get Bot-
tling Works.—Will Run Special Train to San Antonio.
The Executive Committee of
the Pearsall Ten Thousand Club
met in regular order at the
Peoples State Bank Monday after-
noon.
The committee discussed the ad-
visability of holding a general
meeting that night, finally decid-
ing that it was unnecessary, as all
business could be transacted by
the committee.
A letter from the I. &G. N.Ry.
Co., Was read, regarding the
special train to San Antonio
during the Carnival. The com-
pany will be glad to place a train
at the disposal of the Club, and
would have their district passen-
ger agent,’ Mr. Pitch, visit Pear-
sall and complete the arrange-
ments;
An advertisement was placed in
the San Antonio Express last
week, offering special inducements
for the erection of a steam laundry
and bottling factory at Pearsall.
The secretary read one inquiry in
regard the bottling works propo-
sition. He was instructed to
write the party to visit Pearsall,
look over the situation and then
the Club would discuss matters
with them.
While the Club is very anxiops
to secure these industries and is
willing to make concessions in or-
der to obtain them, they want
them to be modern, substantial
and a credit to the town.
The secretary stated that he had
received numerous inquiries about
Pearsall and vicinity, all of which
had been answered and advertising
matter enclosed. One inquiry
came from a factory hand in the
North, asking if he could obtain
work here. He was invited to
come as soon as he wished as he
would have no trouble in finding
employment.
An advertising envelope was
shown the committee, with the
proposal that the Club pay for
the extra printing, in order that
the business men may obtain them
at the regular price. On the ad-
dress side of the envelope will ap-
pear four photographic views of
Pearsall or vicinity, according to
to the desire of the committee ap-
pointed to get up the copy. A
white space is left in the corner
for the return card of whoever
uses the envelope. On the re-
verse side a descriptive write-up of
the Pearsall country will be print-
ed. The cost of this extra print-
ing, in large quantities, is 50 cents
per thousand envelopes. In this
way it is hoped to secure the co-
operation of every business man
in town in the advertising cam-
paign just started. Every letter
that goes out then will advertise
Pearsall. These envelopes will be
sold at the price of the ordinary
kind, as the Ten Thousand Club
will pay for the extra printing.
The committee appointed will for-
ward copy and order a large
quantity of the envelopes at once.
Mr. Maney reported that a
large quantity of advertising fold-
ers were distributed daily by the
news agent, among the passengers
of the north and southbound
trains, and were evidently read
with interest.
As a whole, the progress made
by the Club thus far has been
most satisfactory and encouraging
from every point. Organized less
than a month, yet it is very evi-
dent from the results obtained in
that short time, that a population
of ten thousand can be made a
fact, if the campaign is continued
and pushed with zeal.
JEWEL SAUL.
We regret to chronicle the death
of little Jewel Saul, nine year old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Saul of our town Tuesday morn-
ing April 2nd. The little girl had
the whooping cough, going from
that to pneumonia.
All that doctors and careful
nursing could do, was done to save
the little one, but it was God’s
look forward to a continuation of J will to take her to Him. To the
the good work that has been so} bereaved father and mother the
well started by the old council.
The new officers:
Mayor: L. H. Smith.
Aldermen:
J. N. Long,
W. J. Tyner,
Sid Martin.
W. F. Thompson,
G. W. Curtis.
Marshall: Jas. Armstrong
City Clerk: W. H. Harris
SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION.
The board of school trustees
held a meeting this week and or-
dered an election for Saturday,
May 4th, for the purpose of elect-
ing three new trustees to till the
places of J. T. Salmon, J.F.Saxon
and G. R. Sanders, who terms ex-
pire.
The Attorney General recently
approved road bonds to the
amount of #84,000 tor Leon
|county.
sympathy of all goes out.
The funeral services were held
at the Methodist church Tuesday
afternoon, at about five o’clock,
► Rev. Theophilus Lee officiating.
Quite a large crowd accompanied
the remains to the cemetery, to
attend the last rites and decorate
the grave with beautiful Mowers
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and wreathes.
WOODMEN CIRCLE.
The Woodmen Circle gave a de-
lightful supper and entertainment
in the W. O. W. Hall Tuesday
evening. A pleasing feature of
the evening was a “Rose Contest,”
the questions being answered with
the names of roses. Half a dozen
couples succeeded in correctly an-
swering the questions, and had to
draw for the prize. Mrs- Mc-
Kinley was successful, carrying
otf a beautiful hand made rose of
pink ribbon. The Circle has a
large membership and about once
a month a social entertainment is
given and refreshments served.
MORE TOWN LOTS.
David Haynes commenced prep-
arations this week for sub dividing
into town lots, thirteen acres of
land lying along Comal Street
west of the railroad, belonging to
J. T. Mercer. Mr. Mercer has
had this land for about two years
during which time the Mexican
side of town has built up to the
tract. He should have no trouble
in disposing of the lots.
The Leader wants your jobwork.
ATTENTION DEMOCRATS.
Pearsall, Tex. Apr. 4-12.
To The Democrats of Frio Co :—
For your information I here
with give you the time of holding
the several dates of primary Elec-
tions and conventions for 1912:—
The chairman of each precinct
should call Precinct primary con-
ventions in each precinct for Sat-
urday May 4th for the purpose of
electing delegates to the first
County Convention to meet Tues-
day following, viz: May 7th at
Pearsall
This County Convention at
Pearsall elects delegates to go to
the State Convention at Houston
on May 28th which assembles to
elect delegates to the National
Democratic Convention, which
National Convention nominates
the candidate of our party for
President
These precinct conventions to
be held on Saturday May 4th are
not primary elections,but primary
conventions, and Precinct chair-
men are referred to section 139 of
the election Laws for a method of
procedure. The chairmen of the
precincts will preside, a list of
qualified electors should be made,
a secretary elected and only quali-
fied voters of the precinct should
participate. A written record
should be made of the proceedings
signed by the chairman and secre-
tary (see sec. 139.)
In-regard -to the county and
other conventions-
Candidates for county and pre-
cinct officers have till Saturday
June 15th to make their written
request as provided by law to get
their names on the ticket.
The county Executive com-
mittee will meet on the 3rd Mon-
day in June, which is the 17th, to
arrange names of candidates on
the ticket and assess them for
expenses of the primary etc.
The general primary election
for the nomination of all officers
will be held on Saturday July 27th.
The county executive committee
will meet Saturday Aug. 3rd to
canvass returns of Primary and
the County Convention meets same
day (Saturday Aug. 3rd) to elect
delegates to the State and District
Convention. The State Conven
tion meets on Aug. 13th at a place
yet to be selected by the State
Executive committee.
All District conventions will
meet Saturday Aug- 24th.
Please cut these instructions out
of this paper and preserve them.
Respectfully,
Mason Maney.
Chairman Dem. Ex. Com. Frio Co.
• S. T. Phelps has the mumps.
THIS BANK
Has been selected a depository for the
Wells-Fargo Express Company
At this place, and we are authorized to
issue Money Orders in denominations of
$10.00 or multiples thereof.
Payable Anywhere in the World
The safest and most convenient form of
carrying self-identifying drafts for money.
PEOPLES STATE BANK.
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Hudson, C. H. & Woodward, Roy. The Pearsall Leader (Pearsall, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, April 5, 1912, newspaper, April 5, 1912; Pearsall, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1009558/m1/1/: accessed June 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; .