Wise County Messenger (Decatur, Tex.), Vol. 50, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 29, 1929 Page: 1 of 8
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mother. Mrs. D. C. Adams, following
which a series of toasts were given
to love, the bride-elect, the groom-
elect, the mothers, and the girls-left-
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Carter attended Miss Sims’ announce-
inent party ia DentonLWedreaday.
the Messenger is the only newspaper
in its home-town and county that pays
* tribute to the splendid band that gath-
er annually at Joe Wheeler park, and.
as I say. the paper is appreciated.’’
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made to get more seats.
still. and
the form of adopted ideas of the
Modernist, which ideas are manifest-
ing themselves in the so-called "new
freedom” or "liberalism" of thought
and conduct in the' lives of the mem-
tiers of Missionary Baptist churches:
now therefore
Letting it be expressly understood
that there is no intention of departing
from Bible doctrines and chnrch prac-
tices ns characterized in the past nor-
mal Missionary Baptist churches, and
in order to turn the tide of present
day living. as expressed in the so-call-
ed "new freedom" or "Hberalism" of
thought and conduct—which is Mod-
ernism in action—hock to daat which
is reasonably normal Christian living,
wc. the members of this Revised Mis-
Aonary Baptist chnrch. covenant and
agree, to wit:
As wonen, and girls having reached
Falls Chamber of
Joe Cates, the irrepressible Joe
Cates, product of Decatur, for years
one of the best known traveling men
in the country, was up for the reunion
last week. and to a number of friends
gathered around he told this one:
sends these cheering words
name of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ but to become actually antagon-
istic to the advancement of His king-
dom in the world: and ’
Whereas church practices of Mis
sionary Baptist churches have taken
on so much of the worldly spirit that
such churches are no longer worthy
to be called either spiritual institu-
tions or New Testament churches ; and
Whereas Missionary Baptist church-
es have so far departed from the Word
of God in daily living and church
practices that they can no longer
claim to be the only custodians of the
Truth in its purity: and
Whereas recognizing that the cause
of the present deplorable condition of
churches is due to the fact that evolu-
tion in its baneful power now clearly
exists in three forms, namely. (1) fa
the form of text-books in our schools
on the higher sciences the authors of
which are evolutionists, these text-
books carrying in their pages a cer-
of the Wichita
ns this service out of n busy week.
September 8th, he will celebrate the Misses Elaine and Velva Adams, and
A man about fifty years of age. by
the name of Turner, was arrested
Monday by Sheriff Gage and Deputy
Cartwright, at his farm home north
of Decatur and brought to town and
placed in jail. He was questioned by
County Attorney Davenport concern-
mediately claimed to be one of her
cousins, and I kissed her. After the
embrace, she asked. Which one.’ aed
then she discovered who I was. She
appeared a little bit peeved, but after
a round of lemonade and a whirl on
the flying-jenny. she forgot the joke.”
This is the fourth week of the tent
revival. The tent, located west of the
wagon yard, one block from the
square, has been overflowed again and
again with crowds estimated from n
thousand to twelve hundred people.
The interest has grown continually
and the end is not in sight. More men
seem under conviction now than ever
before- Older men are being saved,
heads of families who have been out
of the service of the Lord many years
are coming back to peace and happi-
ness in Christ. About a hundred peo-
ple have been converted or reclaimed,
fully half of them. I think, being men.
fhere have been more conversions
than reclamations.
People are coming from the towns
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of work
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candidates there feeling out the pulse - ______
of the ’dear peepul.’ Mrs. Edna W. abont thirteen years of age. who with
city particularly friendly to Wichita ::
Falls, despite the fact that they are ‘
paper, which accounts for its popular!- m
ty and leadership. I notice, and I r armer Denies
have heard it remarked many times.
The annual summer encampment in
the interest of the Sunday schools and
young people’s work of the Cumber,
land Presbyterian church, being held
in the Joe Wheeler park near Decatur,
is making splendid progress. The
meetings began Monday evening, at
which time many loaded ears rolled
in from various sections of the state.
About all the army tents and all
the cots available were on the grounds
and were in use.
The first gathering was at 7:30.
when a splendid musical program was
rendered. Mayor S. M. Ward of De-
catur delivered the address of wel-
come. and the response was given by
Rev. J. L. Elliott, of Denton.
Rev. T. J. Turner, of Austin, out-
lined the week’s program and Rev.
Thos Campbell of Alvord. announced
the committee’s plan of handling the
situation, and of taking care of the
erowds.
Tuesday morning the classes were
anbrounkceoiozgsosapnual.ond m the upper Misses minnie Peari Armet «« an
sumpupumpis little J. I. Reed, San Angelo, with Gordon Bennett looking on ’ The group at Ping togsap ddevourers ofwvatermellon. Drinking from the old reunion ground’s
Cartwright. Vernon; 8. W. Beeson. Bridgeport; C. B. Pettus Alvord Sittinr- w MEroupat it upper.rightisa quintet of old settlers. Standing, left to right are- C V
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seographically located nearer another
large city. Great quantities of fruits
and .vegetables are being raised in
that section and a large part of this
is being marketed in Wichita Falls
through dealers here.—Wichita Times.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Z. Robison of
Wichita Falls, held a family reunion
at. their home Sunday August 18-
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Robison and daughters, Earlena
and Hazel Dee. of Silverton; Mr. ami
Mrs. fas' Robison and daughter,
Maudie Lee, and son. R. L, of Silver-
ton : Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Turner and
daughter, Alta Mae. of Perrin: Mr.
and Mrs. Orville Robison and son.
Robert Earl, of Vernon; Mr. and Mrs.
Harvey Robison and daughter, Dor-
othy Elizabeth, of Wichita Falls.
This was the first time the members
of the family had been together in
twelve years. Mr. and Mrs. J. Z-
Robisin: were for a number of years
citfzrvis oT Wise county. -'-
Whereas the standard of Christian Joe W heeler Park Sce
living and the practices of Missionary
Baptist churches have declined to such
a low level and to such a degree as
not only to bring reproach on the
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behind. Plate favors were miniature
bridal boquets.
Guests who registered in the bride’s
book, the gift of Miss Ruby Adams
of Memphis. to the honoree, were:
Misses Helen Hoyle. Bell Ford, Ruth
Stokes, Linnie Blewett, Willie Reeves,
all of Decatur: Annie Bell Clement,
Mary, Viola and Grace Loveless Eva
Adams. Annte Laura Mizell and Viv-
ian Hnffaker. of Denton; Miss Marie
Ferguson. of Leonard, and Agnes
Hopson of Pilot Point; Mmes. T. G.
Rogers, Gordon Roberts, Marion Gib-
bon. Elbert Brown, C. L. Christian.
C. A Reeves B. A. Man, 11. M. Helm,
nil of Deentur; Edna W. Trigg. M. J.
Sims and D. C. Adams of Denton.
Scenes at Wise County Reunion in Decatur
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her mother have been making their
home with the farmer. When placed
in jail, prisoners greeted Turner with
the demand that he appear before the
"kangaroo court." This Turner refits
ed to do. backing up his refusal with
an offer to fight. He was immediate-
ly accommodated, and when court was
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Pete Hopson, former Decatur citi-
zen, now a deputy game warden in
charge of the Vernon district, was a
visitor to the reunion, and while see-
ing his friends and enjoying the festi-
vities at the big celebration, he captur-
ed a young fellow who was wanted lu
the courts of Wilbarger county as an
important witness in a case. Pete
Wise Ununty AHesgpner
Published In the Dairy Center of the Great Southwest.
Mort l han Three Times the Bona Fide Subscribers of Any Other Newspaper in Decatur.
called Turner appeared with a well-
developed case of black-eye. Turner
denies the accusations made by the
young girl. In a statement to the
county attorney and Sheriff Gag,
she stated that Turner had been crimi-
nally intimate with her for more than
a year. Recently, it is alleged, the
girl, visiting neighbors in the com-
munity, told of the man's conduct, and
these neighbors informed the authori-
ties in Decatur. The mother of the
girl, it is reported, denies the girl’s
charges against Turner. Turner is in
jail, but an effort is being made to
have him liberatec on bond-
Announcing the approaching mar-
riage of Miss Alma Sims, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Sims, of Denton,
and Mr. Ray Christian. of Decatur.
Miss Quay Adams entertained at het-
home on West Oak street, Denton,
Saturday.
The reception suite was decorated
with zinnias, rosebuds and lilies, to
carry out the pink and white color
scheme chosen by the bride-elect.
During the afternoon, various appro-
priate diversions were enjoyed by the
guests. Little Miss Mary Alice Fritz
read "Little Mary’s Essay on Hus-
h-nds." In the numerical contest, the
solution of which spelled out the
names of the bride and groom elects
and the date. September 1. Miss Marit-
Ferguson won the prize. which she
presented to the honoree. The hostess’
gift to Miss Sims was a Rose Marie
ice bucket and tongs.
the forenoon was occupied with two
classes going on at the same time.
Early in the afternoon. Rev. T. J.
Tanner lectured to a large class on
the purpose and aim of the Sunday
school. Later in the afternoon came a
recreational period, when the young
people had a great time with games
an<t other forms of recreation.
Late in the afternoon, the Kelsey
band of the Kelsey Lumber Co., Fort
Worth, arrived in Decatur and ren-
dered a few splendid numbers and
then proceeded to the camp grounds
and rendered musie for the encamp-
ment. An address was delivered by
President McEwen of Bethel College.
McKenzie, Tenn. The days activities
came to a dose with a special quartet.
The encampment will continue untiL
and inclusive of. Sunday night. Sep-
tember X.
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senger doing such things. The Mes-
senger is our paper.”
21st anniversary of his pastorate at
Fort Worth. Thousands here will
want to bear him here. More seats
will be provided, but many will have
to stand so come early if you want
to get a seat.
All Christian people are invited to
come to the revival and get part of
the blessing. Yon may not like the
preacher, but if you are saved, surely
you like to see the salvation of sinnere.
If God is at the meeting in power, all
who say they love Him can well af-
ford to come. Excuses will not help
in the day of chastisement, and it will
come for those Christians who neglect
the miration of seuls.
Lost men are specially invited.
Others are getting a blessing. Chri<t
died for you. Your loved ones are
praying for you. You have planned
to get right with God some day; now
is the time. Let nothing keep yon
away from the meeting or away from
Trigg. Denton county home demonstra-
tion agent. was on the program, dis-
cussing the subject “Prepare to make
a living at home and not depend too
much on farm relief.” Mrs. Trig
was invited there to help the new
agent of Wise county and she said
much interest is being shown in the
6 home demonstration work in that
V county.- Denton Record-Chr nicle.
ran on through the reunion and though
there were nearly thirty conversions
and reclamations during the three
days.
Dr. J. Frank Norris is to speak
Saturday night. Tie lot will be
covered with people from all over the
county. He is now in a meeting at
Dallas, and at my request is giving
y Several Denton comity people at-
tended the Old Settlers reunion at
Decatur Thursday. D- S. Donald was
there and said. “There was consider-
able politics going on at the picnic. as
there were several of the prospective
George W. Lynn, now on the edi-
J torial staff of the Santa Barbara.
Salif. Morning Press, was with the
f Messenger several years ago as printer
and cub reporter. Today, George is
forging his way into the short story
writers’ circles, as will be seen by the
following notice in the California
.paper: "Soldiers' Stories. one of the
Fiction House string of magazines in
its S*ptember number publishes a
story by George W. Lynn of the edi-
torial staff of the Morning Press. The
stor is titled 'Canucks of Cambrai.’
and tells of the adventures of a De-
troit racketeer in the Soldiers of Hell
regiment. This is not the first story
Mr. Lynn has found time to write
though busy at the business end of
a big black pencil in the Morning
Press editorial room for from eight to
fifteen hours. Mr. Lynn was ’over
there' in the air service and his story
has the stirring interest of a narrative
written by a man who knows his sub-
ject.” Writing to the Messenger edi-
tor, who was his "boss" when he was
embarking in the newspaper game.
George snys: "This story is based
upon a narrative related to me by a
Wise county boy in a base.hospital in
France shortly after - the armistice.
Regres, Lynn.”
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Bess Stevenson, newspaper corres-
pondent extraordinary, on the staff of
the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Was a
welcome visitor at the Messenger I
office.
Commerce, visited Decatur during the :;
past week on one of his good will ’ ’
tours. He found the people of that 1 ■
stored the witness at Sheriff Gage’s
hostelry until he was ready to return
to Vernon. The young fellow was out
under bond, and when the case was
a called he was not present. "He will
appear at the next tailing of the
case, stated Pete as he and his man
9 boarded a car for Vernon.
“I want to join the many friends
of the Messenger in congratulations on
the special features, honoring the old
settlers ami old soldiers in last weeks’
issue," remarked a prominent Decatur
citizen. “The Messenger is a pioneer
itself, and it appreciates the old-tim-
ers. and in turn, the people of Deentur
and Wise county recognize it as their
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