Wise County Messenger. (Decatur, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, February 25, 1921 Page: 2 of 8
This newspaper is part of the collection entitled: Wise County Messenger and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the UNT Libraries.
- Highlighting
- Highlighting On/Off
- Color:
- Adjust Image
- Rotate Left
- Rotate Right
- Brightness, Contrast, etc. (Experimental)
- Cropping Tool
- Download Sizes
- Preview all sizes/dimensions or...
- Download Thumbnail
- Download Small
- Download Medium
- Download Large
- High Resolution Files
- IIIF Image JSON
- IIIF Image URL
- Accessibility
- View Extracted Text
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
7
• 1
u•i•I• ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ l l l ti
LOCAL NEWS
1.
WHAT YOU WANT
AS YOU W. s NT IT
■
i
T8
)
■
■
4
IN ALL-WOOL MADE-TO-MEASURE
CLOTHES!
Pennsylvania
Guaranteed!
DYE AND HAT WORK
WILLENBERG & HARDWICK
B
RED STORE STAND—
■
■
Open Day and Night
EVERYTHING GOOD TO EAT
6
Spencer Bros., Props
their money’s worth
sectic n
this
CLASSIFIED MK.
DECATUR MOTOR COMPANY
1 piece sold.
< 1 0 ■
I OR KENT.
oficers in the
20in IS,
—o—
MRS.
RHOME NEWS
PROGRAM:
lull SAI.!
Open discussion will be invited at each church, and a large attend
Decatur, Texas.
is urged.
(8)
FOR SALE—Single comb White Leg-
Satisfaction guaranteed
DAVIS, Alvord, Texas.
(09)
as.
(t-f)
catur.
FOR SALE- Several lots in South
Miss Lizzie Paschall, presi-
The society will
meet with Miss Elizabeth Paschall
Orville Erower and Miss Marjori
EGGS
East Main Street
ciative gov ernnent.
Is conducted on a high plane, where you |
keeping with the times. Your patrona
Mrs. 7. B. Bobo has returned from
be appreciated, and we will endeavor, b,
hattan closes at 12 p. m. and opens at 5 a. it*
t
N
oOQ
given away with every Vacuum Cup Tire bought
at our store—an indispensable combination for the
motorist who demands absolutely highest quality.
March
March
March
FOR SALE—My dwelling in South-
west Decotur.—BEN WATKINS, De-
lows:
dent;
W. T. Leonard is making a tour of
the several oil fields of Texas.
March 10-11—Greenwood
March 11-12—Sycamore.
March 12-13—Corinth.
March 13-14—Fairview.
DEE
(10)
seas, has been honored by the sec-
retary of the navy and is now on his
way with his ship down around the
Hawaiian Islands on a discovery mis-
Horace Barker, who is attending
Denton Normal, was at home over
Sunday.
Mrs. P T. Gribble and Miss Ozella
Hammock were shopping in Decatur
times for the boys who are on the
pension rolls.
Of ICe
ev er v
A. W. Cunningham of Montague
county, has been appointed captain
of a company of rangers, with head-
!
I
■
February 20-21—Willow Point.
February 21-22—Cuba
February 22-23—Pleasant View.
Vacuum Cup Fabric Tires . .
Vacuum Cup Cord Tires . .
I
man. and had many friends in this
community.
ber of years before going in Arizona,
where he now lives.
. . 6,000 Miles
. . 9,000 Miles
February 23-24—Bridgeport.
February 24-25—Mount Horeb.
February 25-26—Crafton.
February 26-27—Park Springs.
Everything Sanitary
Dishes Sterilized
i
■
-----
Mrs. M. W. Burch of Decatur, spent
Tuesday with Mrs. D. P. Shaw.
— CASH IN ADVANCE—
No Ad Taken for Less than 25c
I
HAVE IT
MADE-TO MEASURL
HANNON BROTHERS, Proprietor
!
I
f
■
■
■
■
horn
pen,
15.
. here the express shipments of Tues-
... . ckt ns, 15 •
5
Capt. Marsh Cook, one of the old-
timers, arrived in the city this week
(,38
T 25507,3
!
■
As an example of the growth of
piouuce market we give
8.
S—--
Old suits made new, and new ones
too. L. A. Brock.
the cld-time citizens of Wise coun- —
ty, having live here for a long num- w
£■1 ■iai■i ■ i
MANHATTAN CAFt
March 1 4-15— Rhome.
March 15-1«—Boyd.
March 16-17—Pleasant Grove No
March 17-18—Friendship.
March 18-19—Paradise. I
March 19-80—Bethesda.
March 20-21 — Pleasant Grove Ne
Horn, to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Slimp.
on Wednesday. February 9, 1921, a
son.
numerous . 00- ri* ii sia Wise coun-
ty.
ven have trade rood under the best
flag that eter floated from a mast?
One Cent Per Word. ELEWETn. Decatur, Texas.
him hv an a-nr-
He has reached
*
Dan Tilghman, one of the best sail-
ors who has ever sailed the seven
Baptist Church Campaign Rallies '
■
i
: The Owl Lunch Room
■
• Just North Alland’s Shoe Shop—So. Trinity
sionary of the Baptist church met
Sunday at four o’clock at the church
for a lesson in our mission study
class, with twelve members present.
The lesson was taught by Mrs. J. N.
the hishest grade to be attained bs
an enlisted man. and it is reporte ’
that he will probably take an exam -
nation that is scheduled for Annann-
Hs naval academy gradutes. Messen-
ger congratulates its friends, Dan.
soldiers o; the world war have in
ong ■ t . He is on the job at all
= The regular monthly meeting o1
• the Decatur Masonic lodge will be
a held Saturday night, February 26th
The reguar meeting of the Royal
■ Arch Chapter will be held next Thurs-
B day night, March 3rd.
ALL WOOL
UK
■ The ladies of the First Christian
~ church will hold a Saturday market
E at Lillard’s hardware store tomor-
a row. Saturday, for the the benefit ef
ie the high school. You are invited to
= patronize the market.
E The Decatur band and Oversized
m I orchestra will give a concert at the
= Greenwood public school auditorium
= Tuesday night, March 1st. This con-
■ cert was postponed from last week
= on account of bad weather.
season, ami will weigh
This offer is made to secure for tire buyers not yet acquainted
with Vacuum Cup Tires, a particularly advantageous
opportunity to know their unusual qualities and the guaran-
teed effectiveness of the Vacuum Cup Tread on wet,
"skiddy" pavements. Our regular customers, however,
are given the same opportunity cf making these very sub-
stantial savings.
This offer is LIMITED and it would be wise to anticipate your
future as well as present needs and buy LIBERALLY.
P- । nui
. one ’
Mrs. Ira Maley, vice-presi-
AUTO TUBE
TON TESTED’
Congressman Parrish has notifie.
Charles Devereux that a compensa-
tion of $40 per month will be paid
him from the time he quit taking vo-
cational training. Congressman Par-
rish is one of the best friends the
J. D. MeCOR-
( 9»
f n account of his splendid fitness for
The commissioners’ court this week the place. Captain Cunningham has
S. L. BULKELEY, County Missiona
February 27-28—Turkey Creek.
February 28 at night and Marci
Glasgo.
March 1-2—Union Hill.
March 2-3—Lake Valley.
March 3-4—Pella.
March 4-5—Bethel.
March 5-6—New South.
county, have made their mark high
in the Methodist church, with a bril-
। liant future in the great work. De-
Circle No. 2 of the Woman's Mis- catur and Wise county are proud of
these good men.
wrest passenger depot on Meridian
FOR SALE Hampton piayer-piano; ! Misses Edna Mae Knowles and Lo-
almost new: first-class condition. MeGhee made ashopping trip ident and secreUry.
H. T. McHENRY. first house easi o’ to Decatur last Saturday. nsi -ir. -
Snamburger lumber yard. (8)
Mrs. J. W. Hammock and little
son of Chillicothe, spent a few days
last week with Miss Ozella Ham-
mock.
Tube of corresponding size
Mrs. Louisa Prunty is visiting W
E. Montrief and family in Fort
Worth
In the conduct of war, maintaining a strong home base is essenti
and a campaign is now on over the state to revitalize and strengthen!
our churches. The county missionary has arranged a series of rallies I
the Baptist Churches of Wise County, as indicated below, and the I
lowing brethren have promised to assist him: J N. Hunt. J. L. Ward, W I
Rice, A. J. Leach, an 1 R. E. Bell, and the pastors of the churches |
expected to attend as many cf these rallies as possible and ta.e part
the program. I
let the contraci for remodeling the
county jail, which ‘has been in a bad
condition for several years. The im-
pi oven u ms w.ll cost $18,500 and the
work will be cne by the Southern
: teel Ccmpany of San Antonio, Tex
as. The wo k will start about April
• an . the jail is to be completed by
ngust 1st.
Adjustment basis—per warranty tag attached to each
casing:
Among those who attended the
bankers’ convention in Fort Wortn
Tuesday were: W. P. Thurmond, E.
P. Gibson. J. W. Lillard, J. A. Sim-
mons, Allan Rowan. J M. Gibbon.Jr .
R. M. Collins, S. A. Lillard. Jr., Ray
Christian, and R. C. Nutting.
nING ALOW FOR SALE Corner an extended visit with her.daughter ’
Main and railroad street, first house i Mrs. J. n Castleberry, of Mellins-
• ton.
Hunt. Also fifty dollars was collect-
ed on the Orphans’ Home pledge;
and fifteen dollars was collected on
the work to be done at the pastor’1’
home.— Reporter.
Decatur; for sale at reduced prices. «,ge.
OUTLER n. GOSE (On I
FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished
or unfurnished; close in. MRS. W
V. CUNNINGHAM, three doors west
of post office. (09 »
FOR RENT— My house in West De-
7 : 30—Sermon.
10:30—The Needs of Our Churches.
11:30—How to Supply These Needs.
12:30—Dinner On the Ground.
2:00—The Home Church Campaign.
sion for his government. Dan is a
Decatux boy and has been with the
fighting forces afloat for a long num-
ber of years, and during that time he
has risen high, in the service. Word
comes to his Decatur friends that he
was recently decorated for fidelity,
zeal and obedience, being presented
with a gold medal by the commander
of the ship, who on instructions from
Secretary Daniels. ninnec the medal
on the good sailor boy. During the
world war Dan was on one of the
fighting ships cf Uncle Sam in th*
mine-infested North Sea, and his
splendid service drew the attention
of his country, and today he is wear-
B. W Logan and sen. Harry, left quarters at Del Rio. Captain Cun-
Friday for Abilene to spend the week ningham served as sheriff of Mon-
February 18-19-—Balsora.
February 19-20—Boonsville.
catur. O.
FOR RENT
also garage:
and church.
John Johnston spent several days
this wieek in Waxahachie with his
father. Rev. M. B. Johnston. John
reports that his father’s condition
is not so favorable of late.
Following this, on Monday, March 7, there will be an all-day’s work
meeting at the First Baptist Church at Decatur, to which everyon
invited. There will be some foreign speakers to help us. Come
help us make an onward advance in the Kingdom.
The aid society of the First Chris-
tian church met with Mrs. J. A. Simp-
son last Monday afternoon. A good
attendance is reported and an inter-
esting session held. New officers were
elected for the coming year as fol-
During January Express Agent
Lewis reports that he shippd from
Decatur 80,000 pounds of milk and
cream. Our farmers art finding that
a few milch cows will beat raising
cotton any year.
D. GOSE.
One rurnished roon
close to square, schcc
M ICK, i nd ' I ‘hone.
EGGS FOR HATCHIG— Pure-bred
Brown Leghorns: $1.50 for 15- See
ROE SHOEMAKER at barber shop,
or MRS. SHOEMAKER at residence.
Cashier Lloyd Douglas of the Firs:
National bank of Rhome. was here
on business yesterday. He reports
the wheat crops looking good in his
section. and that there is little evi-
dence of the green bug near Rhome.
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Thomas were
called to Wichita Falis this week on
account of the illness of their son.
C. A. Thomas, who was operated on ,
there this week for appendicitis. At
last reports, Mr. Thomas was improv-
ing.
Suits called for and delivered. L.
A. Brock.
7- 8—Mount Zion.
8- 9—Liberty Point.
9-10—Hopewell
highway; fine residence site, south-
east corner: continuous cement walk
to public square: also best location
in city for hotel and auto-storage;
rooming house or restaurant. Everv
traveler in and out Decatur by rail
and every auto on Meridian high-
on a visit to friends and relatives.
Wednesdav he was the guest of Gus
Pickett. Mr. Ccok is known by all
next Monday afternoon. All mem-
bers urged to be present.
k IN. MALEY
For HATCHING
way passes the door; opportunitv end with Miss Verda Logan, who is tague county for six years, and dur-
knocks.—A. NEWELL. (8) attending Abilene Christian College. ing that time, he made one of the
TO TRADE
FOR TRADE New rubber tire bug
8} and harness; also young mare
will trade for cattle GRANGER
FOR SALE Good Jersey cows, giv- Hoffman of Fort Worth, were guests
business in a few weeks. Dave says
he is going to give the people of this
..ng ihe
Mack Mask announces that he will
have his auction sale in Decatur to-
morrow, Saturday, afternoon The
sale was postponed from last Satur-
day on account of the bad weather.
. 180 pounds; milk, best and nos
‘ 1 0 of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Taylor Sunday. N. E. Edge died at his home in De-
Single- I r, w- , ceore. -na Mise c., catur last Wednesday morning after
romb white Leghorn: A. & M. col- .v C . ■ ; r '. worth Nan. ■■ ienE ilines • Tit ains we
lege best laying strain: $1.00 for . pare ' to Aivord yesterday .or ir.
15. MRS H. E. BRADY, Phone •' terment. Deceased was about seven-
S W. 97. Decatur. (91 Miss .Merle Van Meter of C. I. A., ty years of age • and had been a resi-
F m sALF Rhode Island egg for Denton, spent last week end with her dent of (his section for many year*.
. , Liana NIE lot parents M and Mrs x n Van He is survived by his aged wife, and
hatch ng. single comb: prize-win- Per n' • ,r and A- 5 van iwo daughter—Mrs. Will Boner of
nern wherevershowni J2.5nperls. । Alvord, and Mrs. John Ross of this
t. I -AnI, Decatur. (10) I Mrs. Z. B. Bobo has returned from city. Deceased was an honorable You deserve the honor®, old bov
Price—Fit—Fashion and Workmanship
eream. 1500 pound. , state. Til* new state administration.
... in which the farm- in seeking a man to take command
■ t.on art getting by' of one o! the companies of state ran-
"hard times." sers, select-d Cajtain Cunningham
get what you want to eat at prices that aj ■
<1
b» I
ing first-class service, to merit it. The 169
CLEANINC; PRESSIN —ALTERATIONS
Mr and Mrs. W. J. Logan are in
Mineral Wells.
Miss Maud Slimp was in Fort
Worth Tuesday.
R. D. Richardson of Eliasville, is
visiting his family here.
Mrs. J W. Bryant of Slidell, is
visiting Mrs. L. C. Slimp.
ng n meda!. -i n
A. F. McCormack and family of
Electra, are here visiting friends. Mr.
McCormack is operating an auto re-
pair shop in Electra, and is meeting
with success in his business.
33
E E. G. Grooves of Plano, was here
■ yesterday looking over the Wise
= county oil fields. Mr. Grooves owns
= the land on which the Keystone well
■ is being drilled, and he is naturally
= somewhat interested in the splendi
" showing of that well.
= Dave Kerr is making preparing te
E elt ice in Decatur during the com
■ ing season. He is preparing to pu
= in an ice vault and will be ready for
One "" Ton Tested
eggs; English strain; best
$2.00; farm run, $1.50—for
Presie ng El .t . • aw r preache
.« the Miethodist ch .ci last Sunday
night to a h re n . appreciative con-
sregation. • rmon was cne of
the . De -atur. the
text beinE i- Go . On« Faith, and
One Baptism.” Elder Shawver is
one of the meet eloquent and force-
ful preachers in Southern Method-
ism. and this—he is our own, having
gone into the ministry from Wise
county where he taught school for a
number of years. Luther Hamilton
and L. D. Shawver, both from Wise
FOR SALE—Ringlet barred Ply-
mouth eggs; good laying strain;
15 setting, $1.50; fertility guaran-
teed.—A. P. DEATON, Rt 1. (09)
STANDARD BRED S. C. Rhode Is-
land Reds; eggs for hatching, $1.50
and $3.00, selected; mated for type,
color and egg production. Won two
firsts, two second, at county fair.—
MRS. S. B. PEARSON, Paradise. Tex-
WANTED
WANTED TO BUY Youns J
milk cow. turkeys and white Le -
horn chickens. Write E. C. NIXON
Route 1. I ecatur, Te xas 9 1
WANTED $500 Liberty Bond; nr
same amount in smaller denomina-
tions. Prefer first or fifth. What
will you take? Write P. T. J., ad-
dress. Route 8, Decatur, Tex. • 5)
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
Collins, Dick & Smith, Marvin B. Wise County Messenger. (Decatur, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, February 25, 1921, newspaper, February 25, 1921; Decatur, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1583660/m1/2/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 4, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; .