The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 16, 1925 Page: 1 of 2
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Of And For Stonewall County
Volume 28
Aspermont, Texas, Thursday July 16th. 1925
Baptist Revival
Closed Sunday
The revival meeting which had
been in progress I'or two weeks
closed last Sunday evening. The
visible results were four additions
to the church, two by baptism
and two by letter. Brother Ed-
monds did some earnest preach-
ing, and we trust seed were sown
thaf will be reaped in the future.
'"Wat of his messages were to the
iristian people. Some of the
•st: music thai: the town has ever
ad was a great, drawing card for
he meeting.
The pastor will preach next
Sunday morning and evening. He
urges all the people that can to
intend the Lueders Encampment
this and next week, Dr. George
W. Truett, a world lamed preach-
er, will preach twice a day during
the encampment. Those that
cannot attend the encampment,
are urged to keep the home work
going.
F. A, Tippen, Pastor.
Lift Your Aim
Douglas Malloch
We shot our arrows toward the sun
Beside the.castle wall.
(lis arrow was the highest one,
The highest one of all.
.other archer said "You win."
* answered, "No, J but begin.
STo archer wins, or ever will;
ie goes on aiming higher still ''
never win, we only make
mark more near the skies,
i.. ep shooting for the shooting's
sake,
Not just to win the prize.
The thing today we call the best
Tomorrow is tomorrow's test:
We never win, we merely find
Another mark, to lea^e behind
This makes us archers, makes tis
men,
And this is all that will:
To shoot, and then to aim again
A little higher still.
However high your arrow went;,
Be not with one success content:
iA
Still higher look! Look not be-
low,
But lift your aim, and bend the
bow!
Growing Communities
The rapid growth which many
progressive cities and towns have
enjoyed has been one of the mar-
vels of American lite.
People who are ambitious to
have their own communities get
ihead in the procession often ask
>w it is that these advancing
es obtain such quick gains,
^stigation would commonly
9 al that such progress is not
/ays the result of favorable lo-
tions. The citizens of such
.aces hive not sat down and
waited for opportunities to come
to them. They have done some
hustling on their own account.
The reputation that, any com-
munity has (or being a live place
has a lot to do with its advance-
ment. Nothing breeds success
like success, applies to communi-
ties equally as well as to individ-
uals.
People like to buy real estate
or engage in business in places
that appear to be alert and grow-
ing as they feel that their invest-
ments will increase in value,
-■joy the feeling of life and
hat is apparent...
"s of Commerce, boards
' boosters clubs have
nth the development
ic's. Results that
tion.s obtain are
e surface indi"-
It is commonly true that when
men band themselves together in
associations of this nature, they
usually achieve some of the defi-
nite results they aim for, in the
shape of public improvements,
and new industries, in addition
to a better community spirit.
But even if an organization of
this type does go along for a time
without much tangible achieve-
ment, the mere fact that the
business men are working united-
ly for new facilities and advanta-
ges, creates an atmosphere of
progress.
The activities Of such an or-
ganization are reported in the
newspapers and discussed by tra-
velers and residents. The idea
spreads that such a community is
an active place where the people
are hustling to get things done.
When Aspermont gets that sort
of a reputation, it will grow of its
own momemtum.
Birthday Dinner
On last Sunday Mrs. J. E.
Cole and Mrs. J. L. Chennault
gave their father J. H. Townsend
of near Rule a birthdav dinner as
he was 05 years old and it was
also Miss Ona Mae Chennault's
birthday, she was 2 years old.
There were present as: Mrs.
Susie Anderson and two children
of near Haskell. Mr. and Mrs.
Warren Henrv of Rule, Mr. and
Mrs Jim Linville ol Rule, Mr.
and Mrs. Claude Philips of Jay-
ton and Archie 11. Townsend of
Rnle All of Mr and Mrs. J. H.
Townsend's children were present
except Floyd Townsend who lives
in Dutango Colo, and Mrs. Ruby
Lewis who lives in Clovis, New
M. All had a nice time and just
before all were to leave, the good
old boys, Jap Cole and Squire
Sheney brought1 down 2 cases of
Pop and at close of this I hey
were almost ready to Pop.
Just Another Form
Of Taxation
Automobiles had been regula-
ted arid legislated in about all the
ways possible until some one sug-
gested the idea of "compulsory
automobile insurance.''
Instantly a limitless field was
opened for lie agitator, profess-
ional politician and those social-
istically inclined.
If this idea could be put over
on the automobile it could then
be fastened on to any other busi-
ness or industry.
One who examines the average
automobile damage claim is apt
to have grave doubts as to wheth-
er an insurance policy is a deter-
rent of recklessness. The one who
has insurance can have less con-
cern about damage he causes than
one whose negligence may de-
prive him of his bank account.
There is every reason to believe
that such a system would encour-
age rather than discourage care-
lessness
The argument is made that
such insurance would protect the
"widow and orphan."
But if such insurance tended
to increase carelessness and in-
juries it wouid be poor protection.
Secondly, there are no satisfac-
tory statistics showing that any
considerable percentage of serious
accidents are caused by persons
who possess neither personal
property or insurance
The whole proposal is just, ano-
ther plan to launch the state in
the Insurance business after mak-
ing a new form of taxation com-
pulsory.
THE DRUG STORE FOR
Drugs And Medicines
PRESCRIPTIONS
Toilet arid rubber goods, personal atten-
tion to prescriptions, purest drugs used at
lowest prices.
Britton Drug Company
FOR
SERVICE
ASPERMONT DRUG f
Aspermont, Texas
PHONE
Drugs and Drug Sundries
A Cooperative
Fable
Said a wise old bee at the close of
day,
"This colony business doesn't pay.
1 put my honev in that old hive,
That others may eat and live and
thrive;
And 1 do more work in a day, by
gee.
Than some of the ot her fellows
do in three.
I toil and worry and save and
hoard.
And all I get is my room and
board
It's me for a hive 1 can run my-
self
And me for the sweets of my hard
earned pelf "
So the old bee. Hew to a meadow
lone.
And started a business all his own.
He gave no thought, to the buz-
zing clan,
But all intent on his selfish plan,
He lived the life of a hermit free—
"Ah, this is great," said the wise
old bee
But the summer waned and the
days grew drear,
And the lone bee wailed as he
dropped a tear;
For the varmints gobbled his lit-
tle store,
And his wax played out and his
heart was sore,
So he winged his way to t he old
home band,
And took his meals at the Help-
ing Hand.
Alone, our work is of little worth:
Together we are the lords of the
earth,
So it's all for each, and it's each
for all,
United we stand, or divided fall.
Bussaw,
An Editor's Blessings
Blessed are the merchants who
advertise because they believe in
it and in their business; for their
prosperity shall increase many
fold. Blessed are the country
correspondents who send in their
well-written items every week;
for fame of their friendly neigh-
borhoods shall go abroad in the
land. Blessed i& the woman who
sends in a written account of a
party or wedding for she shall see
the details of the function and
the names of her guests correctly
reported. Blessed are those who
do not expect, the editor to know
everything, but who call up and
tell him whenever an interesting
event occurs to them for they
shall have a newsv paper in their
town. Blessed are they who get
their copy in early for they shall
occupy a warm place in the edi-
tor's heart Blessed are those
who cooperate with the editor in
his efforts in behalf of the commu-
nity for tneir town shall be known
far and wide as a good place in
which to live.
—Vilas County News.
Swenson
Methodist Revival
We will begin a revival meet
ng at Swenson Saturday night
July the 18th, Rev. L. B. Small-
wood will do the preaching, he is
a good revivalist and we are ex-
pecting a great out pouring of the
holy Spirit, we want, all to come
and help us in. this meetfng, lets
fill the church.
G. E. Bradford, Pastor.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Evans and
sons, Raymond, Beyrle and Ger
aid left early Saturday for Ballin<
ger for a few days vacation and
also visit their old home where
their relatives and many friends
live.
M iss Afton Ginn returned to
her home in King Co. after a few
days visit with Miss Zora Gibson.
Judge W. S. Featherston offici-
ated at the wedding of Miss Ruby
Flemming of Peacock and Mr. J.
D. Jordan of Anton, Texas. They
were married at the Court House
Saturday July 11.
'Hsements
Shinery Lake News
Mrs. J. A. Pittcock was carried
to the Stamford Sanatarium Sun-
day for an operation.
Mrs. Rice and daughter, Miss
Viba from Big Springs are visit-
ing her daughter Mrs. Alex Baker
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Overton
from Cisco were guests of Mrs.
Alex Baker last Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Fletcher
from near Rule were in our com-
munity Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Edd Moore visi-
ted Mr. and Mrs. Hub Carlisle
Sunday,
Mr. and Mrs. Pounds visited
Mrs Fred Trammel Sunday.
"Cinderella "
Mr. and Mrs. Sid DnBose were
trvling in tow* the latter part of
Tommy Knowles is on the sick
list this week with a case of dip-
theria at the home ol Mr. and
Mrs. M. B. Austin and as the
house is quarantined the rest of
the family are forced to find sleep-
ing quarters and meals elsewhere.
Marvin and Mrs. Austin have
moved to the garage and claim it
is some hot place and that Tom-
my has the best of the bargain
even though he is sick. James
Browning and his brother were
forced to sleep in the servant
house or else move elsewhere so
they decided to hunt different
quarters for the present.
For Sale At A Bargain
One complete 32 Voltage Delco
plant. See me at once.
J. C. Rash.
A Home Song
1 turned an ancient poet's book,
And found upon the page:
"Stone walls do not a prison make,
Nor iron bars a cage."
Yes that is true, and something
more:
You'll find where'ever you roam
That marble Hoors and gilded
walls
Can never make a home.
But every house where Love
abides
And Friendship is a guest,
Is surely home, and home, sweet
home,
For there thearf can rest.
Parramore Sellers was in from
the ranch Monday after grasshop
per poison. Parramore says he
has a few hoopers that he would
lend to most anybody but if they
want them had better hurry as
he means to get rid of them pron-
to.
The following are going to the
encampment: W. H. Link and
family, C. E. Brannen and his
class of Junior boys, F. A. Tip-
pen and family, Carrie Coffey,
La Velle Osborn, Mrs. D. R.
Couch and her class of Interme-
diate Girls.
Messrs Preston and Floyd
Blackwell of Girard spent a few
hours in Aspermont Tuesday,
they were enroute to Abilene for
a short visit.
Mrs. Pierson Couch and chil-
dren left Tuesday morning for
their home at Ropesville, Texas,
after several days visit with rela-
tives and friends at Aspermont,
Nadine Hulingwent home with
them for a short, visit.
J. R. Fletcher and family jof
ne: r Rule stopped over for awh'M
in Aspermont enroute to H.
Fktcher's for a short visit.
Mi, s Zora Gibson is visiting in
Sagerton for a few days.
—
Mr. G. H. Dallas of Garner,
Texas in Parker Co. was visiting
in the hom* of John Walker last
week and /as also in town talk-
ing with Mr. Grindstaff who is an
old friend
Messrs W. M Hoy and Ed
Hahn of Swmson were business
visitors to Anpermont Monday of
this week. '
Mr. - rs. Lee Doole wr
x> mont vis!
break-
ing Sti
hunting g
was to beg ,
adding all the
station had as
supper was ov
looked after a;
fitness for rur
gan. Each r
voice, knew
pack or let
each had
thing la?
It hf,
luck w ^ to t
on still . nen all
except t coyote over on
as he called to his mate d
the flat," to hear the dogi.
a mad rush and for fiftt
twenty minutes wonderful
then silence for maybe ha
hour then music again and sc
through the race, but on
night although the wind t
and the cloud did not make i
ideal night for hunting the <
were wild to run and nevr f tht
gh the entire time the r ' s1
on did we have a sile*
as soon as one race "
coyote killed, a fo
cut off to take ^
prove il.ey re.
another was st.
many races were
ble for us .to so
nine men in th<
Whorton, R. L.
Joe Craft, Clau
Ellison and two;
name we failed
know if they h:
races,but we dc
ed many ways:
the wolf.
We believe
twenty-three <
in theppfk
as fine as an>
through the n
honors lay be
Claud Huds*
About 2:30
made. Will1
out leaving '
and Claud.
near one of the
his family unable
up, and served brea
hot coffee and crea
but happy hunters.
the last drop of cofl
they were off for 'v
which was to prove ^
best dog. As soon
with their dogs, and i
tor died away, all wa
just a little breeze
Mesquite leaves, no coyr
ed on yonder hill to
down in the flat, they
to their dens or aero
to a more quite pro*
The writer was tir
but we waited yet
hear the final r
haul it we never hearr
ted to our bed for
peaceful rest before
called us to work,
ing bird came hoppia
the highest meevUt
mocking the bob-wJut
"All is well, all is we!
bob-white slip out ft*
and answer back
praise be."
On account of*
give near all the ;
graces and if m
•* >e* to lor
iy f the
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Guest, Margaret E. The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 16, 1925, newspaper, July 16, 1925; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth126498/m1/1/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Stonewall County Library.