Wise County Messenger. (Decatur, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, May 11, 1923 Page: 2 of 18
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The best is none too
Tires and Tubes Selling
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Below Present List Price
See Us and See Better!
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The Summit Garage is now selling
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tires and tubes fifteen and twenty
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—Druggists and Opticlans—
per cent below present list prices but
Everett W. Bass, Optometrist
these low prices can not be main-
tained definitely. Be sure to see our
stock before buying.
telephones.
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Edwin Chambers was here from I
Denton Monday.
The Methodist Mission Study class
will be entertained at the home of
Mrs. L. D. Shawver on next Monday
afternoon at three o'clock.
Arthur Brady and family were here
last Sunday from Fort Worth.
P. M. Helm and Howard Man of
Bridgeport, were here Tuesday.
Allie Thomas of Denton. was in
Decatur Monday.
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ask you, in all fairness, to consult any one of our many
customers in regard to their experience in trading with
us. The quality, service and price we render them is the
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Fort Worth visitors Sunday.
Men’s tropical worsted suits
Graham.
M. W. Burch and Walter Stokes
were Fort Worth visitors yesterday.
D. J. Moss and family are here
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Miss Marie Strange was a member of seven months old; white feet. Find-
W.T. Waggoner, president of the REEVES PRODUCE COMPANY.
First National Bank, was here from Decatur.___(19)
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found to relieve constipation,
and by stimulating the action of
the liver, when itis torpid, helps
to drive many poisons out of
your system. Biliousness,
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Candy and flowers for mother’s
day at the Empire Drug Company.
Uncle John Massey has returned
from a visit to relatives in Munday.
Touring 5 -pass., $1235 Roadster 3-pass., $1235 Sedan Spa—, $1795 Ccupe: Sedan Spa—-. $159s
Among those attending the State
Medical convention at Fort Worth
this week wewer: Dr. and Mrs. P. J.
Fullingim, Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Petty,
Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Rogers and Dr.
and Mrs. J. J. Ingram.
church, and get the best of cakes, 0
pies, chicken, etc.—everything good 0
te eat. E
The Misses Mecaskey, Jamie Ruth
McCarter. Iris Brown and Pauline I
Morrow were Fort Worth visitors on ‘
Monday.
James A. Parr spent ten days in j
Lubbock.
John "Eagle" Gunn and Terrell
Lillard have returned from a trip to
Servilleta, New Mexico. •'Eagle” has
abandoned the idea of planting a big
bean crop on his claim in New Mexico
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week from Graham. He is preparing ca
to enter the tailoring business in
by all who knew him.
Bring your cream to Reeves Pro-
duce Company.
Visit the Saturday market at the |
conducted by the ladies of the First
Baptist church. The nest of every-
thing to eat, at reasonable prices.
Mrs. Stella Strange and daughter.
Miss Louise, attended the graduating
GOOD BICYCLE for sale; bargain.
Call BABY SISTER WILLIAMS, both
south of Paradise on April 27th, after set. No. X; in same condition as it
an illness of several days. Funeral came from selling agent; bargain,
services and burial were conducted in Inquire at Messenger office. (20)
the Paradise cemetery. He was a--■
kind husband and father, and loved JERSEY COWS AND HEIFERS—A
Fort Worth Tuesday. FOR SALE.
B^t were her*f‘r»mPSlMellTueI ronesaztn,kXCSS
’ I used only about three months; will
Born to Mr and Mrs. Floyd Head. sell at a bargain.—H. P. BLACK,
Wednesday, May 23rd, 1923, a son S. w phone 41. (19)
Augusta Lemma, age seventy-two -------------------------------
years, died at his home three miles FOR SALE—Crossley four-tube radio
He was newly arrived in this coun-
try and was none too familiar with
the use of the telephone, so he took
the receiver and demanded: "Aye
vant to talk to my wife?"
Central's voice came back sweetly,
"Number, please?”
"Oh," he replied, perfectly willing
to help out. "she bane my second
vun."
Bill Jones were Fort Worth visitors -----------------------------------
Tuesday, LOST—9x12 Axminister rug Tuesday
Bring your eream to A. D. Reeves night between Baptist College and
and try your test. It will make you public square. Return to STEVE
money. LILLARD JR.
George P. Shuler and M. J. Pen-
ningon of Lee county, Virginia, are
here visiting the family of Jim Holt.
J. C. Rogers returned to Decatur
yesterday after a stay in Lubbock.
The members of the Owl Club were
entertained at the home of Mrs. E. P.
Gibson Wednesday afternoon. The ','
reception was given to the winning I 21
side by the losers in a recent contest |: |
in the club. A very enjoyable occa- . # .
sion is reported. Refreshments were ii
served. S
H. O. Willenberg was here this 0
WANTED.
WANTED—All the cream I can get.
In a beautiful new Willys-Knight, time and distance only
increase your pride and satisfaction. Because: The
marvelous Willys-Knight engine actually improves with
use. Carbon only makes it better. Owners report 50,000
miles and more without a single engine adjustment.
There never was a greater combination of beauty,
economy and brilliant performance.
hundred head; good stock; cash or
easy term: see them and get good
selections now. — JOHN RECTOR,
Decatur. (t-f)
THE ENGINE IMPROVES WITH USE
George Splawn was here yesterday
from Greenwood.
Saturday market at Man 4 Cnris-
tian etore; everything good to eat.
Save trouble and expense of prepar-
ing the Sunday dinner. The market
will be every Saturday for four
weeks.
Mrs. S. J. Matthews of Plano, has
been the guest of Mrs. Will Helm.
Mrs. Pat Brian of Graham, visited
W. V. Patton, W. W. Brown, O. D
Gose, Homer Williamson and Eldon
I Williamson were Denton visitors
Wednesday.
County Attorney Plato L. Gettys
entertained the sheriff's department
and the members of the local police
force with a big fish dinner at the
Owl Cafe last Monday. Gettys had
some trouble explaining that he did
not catch the fish on Sunday, but the
feast was so delectable that few ques-
tions were asked. Following were
those present besides the host: Sher-
iff W. M. Workman, Deputies George
Gage and Oma Cartwright, Chief G.
W. Standley and Nitchwatch O. Rich-
ter. No representatives of the press
were allowed at the banqeut.
S. M. Gose Jr. of Wichita Falls is
here for a few days.
One lot of ladies’ pumps and ox-
fords on the counter for $2.95 at
Rieger Brothers.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Devereux of
Fort Worth, are visiting Mrs. A.
Devereux.
Attorney J. V. Patterson was in
Dallas on business Thursday.
Commissioner M. L. Hartsell has
had some splendid work done on the
Bridgeport section of the Decatur and
l> geport road. This work was
badly needed and the live commis-
sioner of that precinct got on the job
just as soon as he could finish up
at other points in his district.
Mr. Ford, manager of the Michigan
well south of Decatur, reports the
j bridges on the road leading to the
well are in bad condition. This road
should be looked after.
Kelly Roach was here last Satur-
day from Fort Worth.
Sixteen members of the Methodist
Sunday school visited the larger Sun-
day schools of Fort Worth Sunday.
The party was made up mostly of
officers and teachers of the school,
led by Superintendent O. D. Gose. A
study of the various schools was
made, and reports of the visit will
be made next Sunday morning.
Rev. J. T. Bussy and H. M. Johnson
of Springtown, were Decatur visitors
last Saturday.
Frank Cook, with the Texas Pipe
Line Company, was here Monday
from Wichita Falls.
Mrs. P. J. Fullingim spent last
week visiting relatives and friends in
Quanah.
J. A. Simpson was here several
days from Anson. He will finish his
contract at that place this week.
Misses Merle Smith and Buna Rob-
ertson have returned from Prospect.
Clay county, where they have been
teaching. Their school closed last
week.
Willard Hutcherson has returned
from a stay in Anson.
Dr. and Mrs. Fitzhugh Wills of
Ferris, spent several days here visit-
ing Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Sanders.
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Douglass of
Denton, and Mrs. M. Trickley of New
York City visited the family of Mayor
J. E. Douglass last Sunday.
Mrs. B. S. Oates of Claude, is visit-
ing her sister, Mrs. John Scott.
Fred Custie ‛t. and Miss Mabie
Kilerease of eowie, were guests at
the home of L. L. Hoyl Tuesday.
Mmes. J. F. Ward and John Fouts
and Miss Ruth Ward of Dallas, vis-
ited the family of H. L. Ward last
Sunday.
Among those from Decatur lodge
who attended a special meeting of
the Alvord Masonic lodge Tuesday
night were: District Deputy Sam
All prices t. o. b Toledo
Wife—"Don’t you think we could
run to the opera this week. Jack?"
Husband—"We might—and walk
back!”
316.50 at Rieger Brothers.
Mrs. Irene Ballard and children
have returned to their home in
Haskell after a six weeks’ visit to the
family of H. W. Barton.
J. L. Yarbrough was here Wednes-
day from Ponder.
Presiding Elder L. D. Shawver is
assisting in a Methodist revival at
Boyd.
Miss Ruth Payne was at home last
Senday from S. M. f. of Dallas.
Editor N. O. Carter and family
were here Tuesday from Alvord.
Dr. A. B. Conley has returned from
a visit to relatives in Lubbock.
Mmes. J. H. Lynch and Warren
Lillard .'ere Denton visitors Tuesday.
Miss Mice. la Harding of Wichita
Falls, Tinted her sister, Miss Ada
Harding, mte Saturday and Sunday.
Attorney T. J. McMurray was in
Pale. Pinto county this week on legal
busine ts.
Rev. R. L. Patton was here Wed-
nezday from Krum.
Tom Jones of Fort Worth, was here
ae' eral days.
Mrs. George Neilson has been visit-
ing her daughter in Fort Worth.
Remember you can buy the best
of good eats at the Saturday market.
Patronize the ladies of the First Bap-
tist church.
Roscoe Miles and family of Burk-
burnett, have been visiting the family
of H. K. Miles.
Mrs. H. M. Helm entertained the
forty-two club last Saturday after-
noon at the home of Mrs. W. A.
Helm. Refreshments were served to
a good number of guests.
Allan Rowan, who has been with
the City National Bank for some
time, left last week to accept a place
with the National Bank of Commerce
at Wichita Falls.
Ernest Andrews was here Sunday
from Archer City. He was accom-
panied home by his wife and children
wh » have been visiting the family of
Guinn W ‘'Hams.
Mrs. William Batdorff is visiting
in Greenwood.
Mrs. E. W. Bass entertained at
bridge at her home Tuesday evening
in honor of Mrs S. J. Matthews of
Plano, a guest of Mrs. W. A. Helm.
New paisley crepes and voiles from
thirty-five cents to $1.25 at Rieger
Brothers.
Editor A. S. Whitehead of Chico,
was in the city first of the week.
Glenn Hunt and Bud Rhine were
in Fort Worth yesterday.
Buy mother one of those beautiful
boxes of fine chocolates for Mother’s
Day at Empire Drug Co.
The members of Decatur Masonic
lodge are summoned for a special
meeting of the lodge to be held on
Monday night, May 21.
Emory Gose was here several days
from Quanah.
stock; for service at barn; 32.00
cash.—STOKES & MILLER. (20)
from Abilene visiting the family of । ‘ ■
F. J. Ford. i ’
Mrs Frank Ford is again very ill *2
and her condition is serious.
Mrs. Jordan of Nocona, is the guest 3
of her daughter, Mrs. C. P. Dodson. ca
Remember the Saturday’ market at da
the Man & Christian store. Patron- ■
ize the ladies of the First Baptist E
"I suffered with chronic
constipation that would bring on
very severe headaches,” says
Mrs. Stephen H. Kincer, of
R. F. D. 1. Cripple Creek, Va.
"I tried different medicines and
did not get relief. The head-
aches became very frequent. I
heard of
NORTH BOUND.
No. 1—11:25 a. m.
No. 5— 7:50 p. m.
---------------------------------- ing the examination were Misses Leia
Phillips, Flossie and Thelma Weath-
B I A B erby of Sycamore, and Leta Smith of
i If II d I IV II Mi h Mrs. s 1 Watkins eaves Sunday
•eV V M I •• • ■ ■ V for a visit to Park Springs and Ryan,
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Ward. G. S. Blewett. Jas. W. Smith.
' H. R. Smith.
Henry Bridges was here this week
from his farm near Floydada.
N. P. Taylor was in Dallas Wed-
nesday.
Misses Thelma Lewis and Chris-
tine St. Clair were in Sunset last
, Monday.
। J. J. Rieger was in Dallas Wed-
nesday on business.
Prof. P. T. Gribble and family of
Aurora, were here Wednesday.
Mrs. S. L. Atkins and Little Mil-
dred Potts of Paradise, visited Mrs.
Effie Price here Sunday.
County Superintendent Price this
week conducted an examination for
college entrance here. Those tak-
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