The Decatur News (Decatur, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, March 6, 1925 Page: 1 of 12
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DECATUR, TEXAS, FRIDAY, MARCH 6. 1925
VOL. XLIV, NO. 42
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another makes it hard for the other bank,
hard on our bank and hard on the customer
who wants immediate and efficient service.
COLLIER FREED
ON $25,000
BOND MONDAY
COUNTY MASS MEETING
DECATUR, MARCH 9TH
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Cleveland Pulls
The Plum
GRINER & SANDERS
East Main Street DECATUR, Tex
BRIDGEPORT GIRLS
ISSUE CHALLENGE
Bridgeport, Feb. 27
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“I saw in The News you
had returned from Chicago.
Glad to see you again.
You’re looking fine.”
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When you read The News
every week, you know all
that is going on in your
community. It is profitable
too, because Decatur merch-
ants every week are adver-
tising merchandise at tempt-
ing and saving prices.
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The cost is so small for
a year’s subscription to The
News that you can not afford
to be without it.
Mrs. Rogers Entertains
Owl Club
Texas Day— was observed by the £
Wednesday afternoon at i w,
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SERVICE GARAGE
GAS—OIL-TIRES
REPAIRS
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Stylish, Colorful
and Pleasing
Irresistible and charming are the new Spring
Hats. Developed of glistening crepes, in all the
high colors of Spring, they are trimmed with
deft touches of straw, sparkling buckles and pins,
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and brightly colored flowers that are as refresh-
ing as a Spring day. Every whim of fashion
is expressed in a new and distinctive manner.
A West Dallas widow My* the
reason she broke her last engage-
ment wm because her fiance mi
*■ interne at • hospital, and every
time he came to see Ur be brought
the ambulance.
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PECAN CIUB
Th. Pecan Club girls and
Caroline Chasriban met last 8*1
morning, February Mk with
Alta Mae HUtoa. Tb. girls h
to cook some delicious milk <
Plans were made for the ffirle
Fat Stock Show. Maid
i Melton Millinery Co.
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everybody be present. A band
cert will precede the meeting.
T. J. McMURRAY, Chairm
Agricultural Committee of
Chamber of Commerce.
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Send us your check or
mon^r order now for 52
weeks of interesting news
and the four big magazine*
we offer for only.
$1.50.
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Sunset Mftrch, 3.—Fire of unde-
termined orgin, starting in the rear
of the C. W. Sanders Grocery of
this place, shortely after midnight;
this morning, spread raipidly to ad-
jacent stores on main street, and at
1 o’clock, less than an hour after
the start of the fire, five buildings
were ablaze with indications that
more would Ignite.
The fire was dscovered by a night
watchman who turned in an alarm.
The citv fire department, handicapped
by lack of equipment Could not'
check the flames, and a call was sent1
to Bowie, which sent a. chemical
truck. Actual fire loss to the five
buildings afire at one o’clock was
estimated at 145,000.
A high wind is whipping the blaze
and firemen feared for other build-
ings in the vicinity, as the fire was
beyond control.
The five brick and stone building
on fire at one o’clock were: C. W.
Sanders, grocery, J. W. Hogan, gro-
cery: Mathwes. Heard, and Cady
hardware; J. E. Tucker moving pic-
ture house.
Bridgeport. Feb. 27.—The unde-
feated girls* volley ball team of
Bridgeport, claimants of the cham-
pionship of Wise County, has issued
a chrlleng eto any team In Wise or
adjoining counties flor a series of
0MMS.
Mies Geraldine Grew Is manager
of the team.
subject of the great movement for
the restoration of Wise County
agriculture now beginning. Mr.
Walton is Director of the Extension
Department of the A. & M. College,
of Texas, and one of the ablest agri-
cultural leaders in America. He is
an eloquent speaker.
Mr. Short delivers a message that
is well worth your thne to hear.
The attendance of patrons of school
districts and other definite com-
munity groups is urged, composed
of both men and women Decatur
people are urged to attend and
learn the details of this movement
so that they Can get loyally behind
it and help some community in the
Decatur trade territory win at least
one of the big cash prizes that are
to be announced' at this meeting. It
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i Mrs. T. G. Rogers who was director 1 - - -
! of the program spared no pains in
( carrying* out the Texas idea in a
• very pretty and effective manner,
presenting the guests on arriving a
beautiful “Texas blue bonnet,” which
the ladies wore very becomingly,
Mrs. S. A. Lillard Jr. was voted
most popular lady present to be
led queen of Texas Day, she
graciously declined the honor,
“ that it might go to Mrs. B.
____ The American flag was
_2______nong the pretty decora-
ILj dining room table was
placed a large mirror, reflecting a
minitature Texas battle ship.
Drawing the Texas flag correctly
was a diversion in which all com-
peted, Mrs. Philip Batea was the
successful contestant The hostess
and ladies on the program were
attired in colonial costume.
he program in which Mrs. Crisp,
i. Philip Baits, Miss Naomi Mann,
Mrs. M. W. Burch, Mrs. F. M Kenny,
Miss Frances Roberta, Mrt. B. A.
Man, and Mrs. C. L. Bounds, par-
ticipated was vary fine and appropri-
ate, all numbers bearing on Texas
Concluding the program, “Texas
Land” was sung ‘ •
A delicious pl
served, with tiny American flags
given m souvsnire.
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“Pussies of 1925” Is the name of
a new play. The last one coming
down is “curtain."
8T. MARY’S GUILD
On Wednesday afternoon the ladies
of St Mary’s Guild of Ascension
Episcopal Mission met at the home
of Mrs. N. A. Moors, to observe
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent
The Devotional was led by Mrs.
Muldoon, which consisted of the
Penetential Office and several in-
tcresting papers on the proper ob-
servance of Lent and its three fold
purpose of (1) rant from the cares
of the world: (2) spiritual refresh-
ment; and (8) mstructon.
It was decided to meet once
each week durins
the children of tn
Lower California. I , „
Miss Ada Cates will lead the next
meeting.
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A Home Firm, Messrs, Step 4 -Rig 350 Gallon Pumper proves
its ability to
Fight Fire
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Defense In Ex-Mayor’s Case
Wins First Freedom
Fight
chief factor in the
with 13 points.
Cubs was second with 10.
Lineups: Decatur, Petty, Barks-j
dale, forward; Waller, center: Brown,
Evans, guards. Baylor, Strickland,
Walker, forward; Slade, center; Kane,
Dillo, guards.
Wins Saturdays Game
Decatur, March 1.—Decatur Bap-
tist College Indians closed their
basket ball season by defeating the
Baylor Cabs here Saturday, 47 to
30. This was the third game the
Indians have won from the Cubs
this season. The game was fast
throughout the Cubs leading at the
half, 19 to 17, but in the second half
the Indians staged one of their
brilliant comebacks, took the lead
arid were never headed. Barksdale
led in scoring for the Indians with
15 points, while Strickland led the
Cubs, with 18.
Coach Fullingim’s Indians had
very successful season having
14 and lost but 4 games.
The Indians claim
Fire, originating in the Owl Cafe,
located in the Beard two-atory stone
; building on the Southwest corner
! of the square, at 12:30 Saturday
night, • destroyed the interior of
the builiiing. The fire is supposed i[ajon hea(j lights being broken
to have originated from a coffee and bcnt and the 1<ft f « fend
}'7I r’radJ’U?<?LJXh,Ch 1R “ ay” crumpled and broken. There were
1 1te^ ,at, k. u- no license tags or other identification
rhe lower story of the building marki on the car, but a Wolf City
was wcup^d by the Owl ^afc. check with Rome building memoranda
Owipis iMiriasr dhop and Hayes dn the . back was found in a crack
Dunaways tailor shop, content* of uroier the seat. car wag brought
these were almost completely de- j to town and ig in ch gh^jff
rtr^et T?e uPPtVU’r-y W“t ®SCU'i Workman, who is trying to find tbe
J. v. Prunty, nnd American Legion,; owner.
was considerably damaged1 by smoke
and water. , I
The building, which was owned >
by C. B. Beartl, Fort Worth was
damaged badly and will have to bo j
refloored and refitted throughout.1
A small amount of insurance was I
carried by all the tenants of the 1
building.
■This is the first serious fire that |
has occured since the ■
T'> ALL THE PEOPLE of The
nas occureu since me installation | Decatur Trade Territory:
of the new 350-gallon pumper fire | You are called upon to attend a
engine, and the two powerful general county mass meeting to be
streams which it delivered were 1 hcld in the. District Court rt>om, next
successful in confining the principal Monday night, March 9th, at 7.30
part of the flames to the lower “clock, to hear Hon. T. O. Walton,
story of the building. The new and. Albert K. Short, speak on die
machine has paid for itself on its
first trial trip.
Following is a
and insurance.
Owl Cafe, value $800; insured $400.
American legion, value |600; in-
sured |350.
Dr. J. V. Prunty, dental office,
value $1,250.00; insured $<>00.00.
Hayes Dunaway, tailor shap, value
$1000; insured 500.00.
Owens & Belew, barber shop, value
$950.00; insured $350.00.
C. B. Bear’d, building, value $0000;
insured $3000.00.
j Decatur Baptist College Indians '
staged one of the greatest comebacks
ever seen on the local court Friday
night when they defeated the Baylor
Cribs 30 to 25. The first half ended
18 to 6 in favor of the Cubs. The
Indians were not able to score a
single basket from the field. I , iur yu‘*u***K ,.Cw v.v,
Early in the second half the locals hall and fire station was let Tues-
opened up an offense that swept the d*X a.ho2Pe Messers Step &
Cubs off their feet, Petty being the l Cleveland The budding will be a
- - - aftjinlr i modern two story brick, the lower
Stricklan i f the s*"-” nf
FT. WORTH & DECATUR TRUCK LINE
Regular Trips to Fort Worth Every
Tuesday and Friday
Order your freight shipped by my line—prompt service
Will do long distance hauling for anyone; reasonable rates
Day or night service
Ind. Phone: Residence 358-3r; Warehouse 51
HOMER GOTCHER, Decatur, Texas
story Ito be occupied by the office of
the city clerk and the fire apparatus.
The uppet story will furnish quarters t
for the American Legion Post.
Construction is to begin at once
and pushed rapidly to completion.
The building is estimated to cost
about $9,000,00.
CHRISTI AN *LADIES A ID
Christian Ladies Aid met Monday
afternoon at three o’clock for the
reular monthly social meeting at
the home of Mrs. C. W. Furgeson.
The meeting was opened by the
president, Mrs. Will Shults^ who con-
ducted a brief business session.
The evening was spent in dis-
cussing plans for the betterment of
the Sunday Schooland Church, after
which the hostess served a lovely
plate luncheon. The meeting next
week will be at the home of Mrs.
Carl Griner,
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won____
to have the
fastest and' strongest Junior Col-
lege team in Texas and are willing
to defend that claim, against any
one disputing it, on any court at | j
any time. I i
The lineup: Decatur College, Pet- I
ty, Barksdale, forward; Waller, I
center; Brown, Evens, guards. Bay-
lor Cubs, Strickland, Walker, for-
wariic; Slade, center; Dillo, Kane, |
CONTRACT LET FOR BEARD BUILDING >
NEW CITY HALLk DAMAGED BY FIRE
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Wichita Falls, March, 2 —Frank
Collier, former mayor of Wichita
Falls, wa.> granted bail in the sum
of $25,000 today by Judge P. A.
Martin, in the Eighty-ninth District
Court. His bond is returnable in
Judge Martin’s court March 16, when
he is to face an indictment charging
him with murder in connection with
the killing of Elzie Robertson, com-
monly known as “Buster” Robertson,
who was the husband of his 18-year-
old daughter.
Collier was mayor of Wichita
Falls, up to the thne nt the slaying.
J. I. Staley, ranchman and oil
operator, and M. D. Rorw, oil op-
erator, went on Collier’s bail. Dis-
trict Attorney Allred accepted them
as bondsmen. Collier’s release came
after a day of tears and testimony.
Immediately after the three men
haid taMer the bondsmenls oath
Collier motored to his home. Mrs.
Collier who had been on the witness
stand practically all of the time since
noon went with him. There they
met youthful Mary Frances Collier
1 Robertson, widow of “Buster" Rob-
, ertson, who was slain by Collier. It
was the first time the family has
1 been united since the slaying of
Robertson February 14. Collier has
‘ been in jail since last Thursday when
the indictment was returned.
New Looking Ford
Found East of Town
A new looking Ford coupe was
found standing in the Sweetwater
road near Mr. Chapmans, about
three miles east of town Wednesday
mo min
Cartwr
car to
coffee
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