Stephenville Empire-Tribune (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, June 14, 1946 Page: 15 of 16
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JUNE 14, 1046.
l IN EARLY DAYS, WAS
OF MANY FINE HORSES
came together and'
sing the early days in
nty the topic invariably
to the fine quarter-
that were pro-
tore the turn of the
K’e
here
ury.
Clarks, who operated in the
country, had what was per-
one of the best known brands
PIANOS
BOUGHT and SOLD
Tuning and Rebuilding
Pianos Demothed Free
R. P. CONDRON
THE PIANO JIAN
286 Stephenville
References Gladly Given .
west of the Brasos. However, the
late W. Humbert on was almost as
well, if not better, known than any
other quarterhorse breeder in the
territory. Many of the older citl-
sens of this county recall the fam-
ed Simpson filly, owned by Hum-
berson, and the record of .22 sec-
onds on a quarter mile straight-
away track.
The Humbersons, like all other
baaeders of good horse stock, had
their own brand and it was known
far and wide. Any animal with
the “cross’* brand was immediately
reco(rniiH as one of the beet and
thus brought a fancy price.
Civil War Veteran
The Humberson homestead was
located South of the old Sisk
postoffice and the records will show
that W. Humberson paid for the
homestead three different times.
That is literally true.
Humberson came to this country
from Leon county, although he or-
iginally was from Mississippi
Best Food In Town
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Will Be Found at Our Place of
* Business.
We Feature Steaks and Chops and
Home Baked Pies.
ONYX CAFE
North Side of Square J. C. Caraway, Prop.
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THE RIGHT PLACE AND
THE RIGHT TIME
Is Often a Perplexing Question
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In good times and bad times we are maintaining a
steady market for dairymen in this county. Ws be-
lieve that the man who establishes a good herd of
dairy cattle will win out if ha stays with it over a.
period of years.
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Food is an important item these days
—and there is no better food than
Milk and Butter.
TRIANGLE CHEESE &
PRODUCE COMPANY
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PAGE SEVEN
POSSUM FLATS
'HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR RICH UNCLE'
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where he fought thru the Civil
War and drifted weat with the
tide soon after the end of the
struggle.
Buying his homestead here he
soon had it paid for, soon unknown
hoirs would show up and file a
claim on it. Rather than have court
action W. Humberson would pey
off the newcomers and start out
again, only to have another group
file a homestead claim later. Af-
ter settling claims with three dif-
ferent groups friends and asso-
ciates of Humberson persuaded
him to contest all auch claims. This
he didjtnd finally titel to the pro-
perty was never again molested.
The homestead was first settled
in 1866 and for many years was
the home of the family. All the
children were reared there. They
are now scattered but all remem-
ber Stephenville and southeastern
Erath county. They are H. W. and
John Humberson, Stephenville;
Mrs. Martha Havina, California,
and Mrs. Frank Head, Gordon.
Engaged Best Riders
When the elder Humberson came
to Erath county most of the coun-
try was open. There were few fen-
ces, grass was lush and the soil vir-
gin. Even so the early day settlers
spent most of their efforts with
livestock. Cotton and grain crops
of what
roduc-
and grain
•ginning o:
l of high p
were only in the beg
later became crops of high pi
tivity. None the leas, the pioneers
were mostly stockmen.
With his large herd of quarter-
horses, many of them fast on the
track, Humberson took his herds
to tracks all over the country—and
there were several in this territory.
He always insisted on engaging
the services of the best riders to
be found. Tom Minter, who rated
as one of the top jockeys, rode the
LADY’S STOMACH WAS
LIKE A GAS FACTORY;
MEALS TURNED TO GAS
One lady said recently that her
stomaoh used to be like a "gas
factory!" That is, when she ate e
meal it seemed to torn right into
ges. She was always bloated, had
awful stomach gas pains, daily
headaches, and constant irregular
bowel action. Now, however, this
lady sqys she is FREE of STOM-
ACH GAS and she says the change
is due to taking INNER-AID. Her
meals agree with her. No gas or
bloat after eating. Headaches and
constipation aro gone. “Oh!* What
relief!” states this lady. “Why
don’t other gas and constipation
sufferers get INNER-AID.”
INNER-AID contains 12 Great
Herbs; they cleanse bowels, clear
gas from stomach, act on sluggish
liver and kidneys. Miserable peo-
ple soon feel different all over. So
don’t go on suffering! Get INNER-
AID. Sold by all drug stores here
in Erath county.
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Seeburg Phonographs
Available Soon
installed and operated
by
Harper Novelty Co.
Telephone 487
Stephenville, Texas
Simpson Filly and won most events
in the quarter mile contests. Min-
ter was known far and wide for his
prowess as a rider.
The cemetery working at Hum-
berson cemetery Saturday, June 22,
will more than likely be the occas-
ion for recalling many of the days
of long ago when there wefe fine
race horses all over this country,
as well si thousands of herds of
cattle on the open ranges.
10 Texas Boys To Get
4-Year Scholarships
At Texas A. and M.
College Station—Ten Texas boys
who have very slim hopes of ob-
taining a college education because
of financial limitations are going
to be able to realise their ambition
at Texas UK. College.
Ten Texas A. A AM. Opportun-
ity Awards four-year scholarships,
beginning in September and run-
ning through 1960, were announc-
ed recently by President Gibb Gil-
christ of the College, A. F. Mit-
chell, Corsicana, chairman of the
board of the Texas A. A M. Devel-
opment Fund, and Carrol Gaines,
San Antonio, president of the As-
sociation of Former Students.
The ten fortunate boys will be
selected through statewide compe-
tition, and each will receive be-
tween $200 and $800 per year, an
amount which may be supplement-
ed by student employment on the
campus. Details of the selection
are being handled by Registrar H.
L Heaton.
Under sponsorship of the A. A
M. Development Fund, the Oppor-
tunity Awards are a joint project
of the College and its Association
of Former Students, and it is hoped
to increase the number of
awards each year.
Merely Beginning
“These first ten awards are mer
ely the beginning,” Mitchell de-
clared. “Each year more than half
of the Texas boys who finish high
school er« unable to attend col-
lege for financial reasons.
“In that group we believe there
is as much potential leadership and
ability to pursue a collbge educa-
tion as there is in the group who
are financially able to attend col
lege.
“The Opportunity Awards pro-
gram is our answer to this tragic
waste of one of the finest and most
valuable resources of Texas — (to
young manhood. We intend’to make
'equality of opportunity’ a shin-
ning reality, instead of a hollow
phrase to the young men of Texas
who conscientiously desire a col-
lege education, and who are equip-
ped to make a success of the chance
to study. ‘ >
“Ten awards each year are as-
sured for the next five years. Our
goal is one hundred such awards
each year, backed by a permanent
endowment Such a program, we
believe, would be the most impor-
tant contribution we could make to
the future of Texas and the nation.
“Participation in financing this
program is not limited to men who
once went to Texas A. and M. Col-
lege. Selection of the fortunate
boys who receive the awards will
be from the entire state. We invite
anyone interested In this project
to join us in reaching our goal of
one hundred four-year Opportunity
Awards.”
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
8PEAK8 HERE SATURDAY
Case March, candidate for gov-
ernor and a combat vateran, spoke
here on the square Saturday after-
noon. This county seat town was
210th in his swing over Texas to
make a campaign speech in every
county seat town. March states
that when this is accomplished it
will be a record for any candidate
in a Texas political race.-
Two features stressed in March's
speech here were two of the planks
in his platform, “a tax on certain
natural resources, especially ges,”
end “the prohibition of the sale of
hard liquor in Texas”.
Mr. and Mra. John 8. Guthrie
end son, Sammy, moved last week
to Weatherford to make their home
where he will be resident engineer
with the State Highway Depart-
ment. Mrs. Guthrie end son lived
here three years while Mr. Guthrie
was in the Navy.
Peanut Pickup Shaker
Piler
HUMBERSON GRAVE YARD
WORKING JUNE 22ad.
There will be a general working
and cleaning up of the Humberson
Grave Yard Saturday morning,
June 22nd. Ail who ere interested
in Ihe upkeep of thte cemetery ere
urged to be present prepared to
work at the above date.—H. W.
Humberson.
There ere 400 miles of shelves
In the Library of Congress.
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PARKER HOUSE ROLLS
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Tractor Power Take Off Driven
This Piler will handle 10 to 20
Acres per day.
• Write
E. D. Richardson
& Song Mfg. Co.
Dept. R, Cawker City, Kansas
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anytime—with Fleiechmenn’e Feet Ris-
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HOME—you'll cheer this baking dis-
covery that stays fresh for weeks on
your pantry shalf-ready to help yen
make delicious breed, rolls, buns at •
moment’s notice. Dissolve according
to diroedens-then use as fresh yeast
At your trocar's.
Stays fresh.osy.erio.trysl.lf .
The only thing we have found
that does any good for • bald bead
is e hat.
INSURE
CANNING
SUCCESS!,
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PRETTY PAINTER PICKS
POTENT PEPPED-OPPEN
The wise old owl and the smart spaniel, fash-
ioned in ceramic art, seem agreed that drinking
a "cold Doc” is just the thing for Dale Mc-
Caughan, petite artist. Tricks of the interesting
phases of ceramic art are revealed in a new
Dr. Pepper "Hollywood Mini-Tour” color
movie. Miss McCaughan knows her art—and
that there’s nothing like having a liquid bite
to eat to revive sagging energy, jiffy-
quick. Enjoy an icy-cold bottle of
navor-rich Dr. Pepper yourself at 10,
2 and 4 o’clock, OR ANY TIME
YOU’RE HUNGRY, THIRSTY OR
TIRED!
at 10,2 & 4
DRINK A BITE TO EAT!
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