The Meridian Tribune (Meridian, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, February 7, 1930 Page: 1 of 8
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VOL. 35, NO. 37.
IF
CRIDIAN1
Devoted to the Upbuilding of Meridian and Bosque County
MERIDIAN, TEXAS, FEBRUARY 7, 1930.
A Weekly Review of Happenings
Along the ‘Bosque
and Adjacent Territory
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Was Mr. (Groundhog joshing, or is
all this a dream? This beautiful,
warm sunshine of Wednesday and
Thursday.
Looking toward anxiously to some
form of relief from the most "re-
gusting" winter in over 30 years,
many Bosque county people who prob-
ably never before gave Mr. Groundhog
the least consideration kept a close
watch on his alleged activities last
Sunday. And to their dismay, Mr.
Groundhog, whose weather observation
on February 2nd of each year is the
legendary forecast of whether or not
there shall be six more weeks of win-
ter saw his shadow if he saw anything
Sunday afternoon, and is reported to
have scurried back into winter quar-
ters for another six weeks, admonish-
ing others to do likewise. Perhaps
it was really too much to expect a
promise that Old Man Winter would
renege early, but we can’t help but
pity Mr. Groundhog, already back in
his secluded lair, missing such wonder-
ful days as were Wednesday and
Thursday.
Despite the groundhog’s promise of
more winter ahead and the attendant
aspect of a gloomy immediate future,
optimistic hope prevails in practically
all circles that 1930 will be a success-
ful and prosperous year. The heavy
rains which came early this week are
described as a Godsend for the grain
that was not killed by recent freezes,
and an excellent seasoning is in the
ground. Believe it or not, "if winter
comes, spring is sure to follow.”
Hens on American farms produced
eggs at the rate of 45,600 a minute,
and poultry as a whole created a net
income of over $1,181,000,000 for the
farmers of the United States in 1929.
Which reminds us that Bosque county
farmers need worry little over the out-
look for cotton as long as the oppor-
tunities in poultry and egg produc-
tion are as promising as they are at
present. Meridian has the market for
all the poultry and eggs that the farm-
ers of Bosque county can produce dur-
ing 1930. The question of whether
Bosque county shall be thousands of
dollars richer from its increased poul-
try and egg production is squarely up
to the farmers and poultry raisers.
Poultry raising is no longer a “pin-
money” proposition for “the women-
folks.” Poultry is now in the “big
money” class, and it is encouraging
that more and more Bosque county
farmers are now giving or are pre-
paring to give poultry and egg pro-
duction the portion of their attention
(Continued on Page 8)
Well-Known Bosque
Pioneer Passes Away
T. B. Willingham, age 84, one of
Bosque County’s pioneer citizens, died
at his home in Dallas Tuesday and
was laid to rest in Kopperl C'emetery
Wednesday afternoon beside his wife.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. W. N. Greer in the presence of a
large crowd of sorrowing relatives
and friends.
Mr. Willingham enlisted in the army
during the Civil War at the age of
about 17 years and was soon captured
and placed in the Chicago prison, from
which he escaped and walked from
there to Kimball, Bosque County where
he later entered the mercantile busi-
ness, which proved to be a very profit-
able venture for him. He retired from
business several years ago and made
his home in Dallas with his daughters,
Misses Velma and Maye.
Among the many, relatives and
friends at the funeral were: Joe Rog-
ers, Blum; T. B. Rogers, T. A. Greer,
Frank Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Martin, Morgan; W. R. Hatcher, Dal-
las; S. R. Caruth, Meridian; several
nephews and nieces of Cleburne, Ft.
Worth and Glen Rose; Capt. Chester
Willingham, of the U. S. Army, sta-
tined in China for the past three
years, and his wife.
Active pallbearers were: Frank Fra-
zier, Sam Martin, T. A. Greer, C. R.
Waddell, D. E. Brown and Cecil de
Cordova.
The family have the sincere sym-
pathy of their many friends.
The Tribune hopes to publish a more
extended sketch of the life of Mr.
Willingham in a future issue.
Take Midnight Tumble Down Steep
Mountain Road.
Getting off on the wrong road quite
often results in woe and lament, but
seldom are the results felt sooner
thereafter than to a party of seven
Abilene boys, students at Texas A. &
M. College, who while en route to their
home town near midnight Thursday
of last week, failed to take the right-
hand turn of Highway 67 at the west
end of the Bosque bridge here, and
did not discover their mistake until
they had climbed the steep “moun-
tain” west of this city on the Hamil-
ton road. After reaching the top of
the mountain, they turned their car
around and in descending the steep
grade lost control of their car, which
left the road, turned a complete somer-
sault at about 40 miles an hour, and
only for the fact that it struck a tele-
phone pole probably would have taken
several more turns, according to the
story told by the boys, who spent
Thursday night in Meridian because
their battered vehicle required’ consid-
erable repair before it was in shape to
continue the journey. Only minor
scratches were suffered by the boys,
one receiving a cut on his head which
required medical attention.
In the excitement, one boy, who
lives at 1834 Hickory street, Abilene,
lost his handbag, the return of which
to his address he would appreciate.
Rural Aid Injunction
Suspended on Appeal
After rural aid operations through-
out the State had been suspended for
one week, the Fourth Court of Civil
Appeals brought temporary relief.
The appellate court suspended an in-
junction granted recently by District
Judge R. B. Miner of San Antonio
restraining financial and educational
officers of the State from paying out
any of the $5,000,0(00 appropriated for
rural aid purposes during the bien-
nium.
Although the injunction in only tem-
porarily suspended by -the higher
court, it is believed that final dispo-
sition of the case will not be made
until most of the funds have been
paid out. In the meantime, the
State Department of Education is car-
rying on rural aid functions as though
the injunction had not been issued.
Bar Hoover Supporters
as Demo Candidates
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PRICE $1.50 A YEAR
Mrs. Kate Wagner Dies.
Mrs. Mary Catherine Wagner died
at her home here Friday morning of
last week, following an attack of
pneumonia and complications. She
was 54 years,. 3 months and 7 days of
age.
Funeral services were held at the
Baptist church Friday afternoon at 3
o’clock, conducted by Rev. F. E. Kirch-
ner, assisted by Rev. M. Hardwick,
with interment in Meridian cemetery.
Mrs. Wagner came to Meridian
about 16 years ago, where she made
her home until death claimed her.
She is survived by one daughter,
Miss Frances; a sister, Mrs. Lee, of
this city, and two brothers, Jessie and
Billy, and other relatives.
She had been ill for several days
and it seemed that all skilled physi-
cians and loving hands could do for
her was of no avail, and her spirit
made its flight at 4:20 a. m., Jan. 31,
1930.
Her friends were many, all of whom
deeply sympathize with the bereaved
ones in their great loss.
/ Boston Bull Screwtail Pups for sale.
Jones Radio Shop.
This Is a Heart to Heart
Grocery Ad:
WHEN YOU ENTER OUR STORE the first
thing that strikes your eye is its CLEANLI-
NESS, the neat and convenient arrangement
of our goods and the LOW PRIICES on
everything.
WHEN YOU TRY OUR GROCERIES you
will find the QUALITY as honestly high as
the PRICES ARE HONESTLY LOW—and
we.give you careful, prompt service.
Political destinies began to take
shape at a meeting Saturday of the
State Democratic Executive Commit-
tee. The Committee had been called
to pass on the applications of Senator
Thomas B. Love of Dallas, bolter
leader, who seeks a place on the Dem-
ocratic primary election ballot as a
candidate for governor.
The action taken by the Committee
was somewhat indirect, but the results
were as follows:
It was agreed that the Committee
could not legally pass on applications
at this meeting, the statutes prescrib-
ing June 9th as the date for the Com-
mittee to certify candidates to the
county executive committees.
However, the Committe announced
its intention of barring 1928 bolters
from being candidates in the July
primary election at the June 9th meet-
ing.
All voters, regardless, of previous
political alignments, were invited to
participate in the primary elections,
providing they are willing to take the
party pledge to support nominees of
the party.
Applicants for places on the ballot
as candidates must not have bolted
the party in 1928, and must take an
“ironclad pledge” to support all nom-
inees of the party.
“California Mail,” With Ken Maynard,
at Palace.
“The California Mail,” a title that
suggests all of the fast action and
romance, as well as the daring stunts
for which Ken Maynard is noted, is
scheduled for the Palace Theatre Fri-
day and Saturday.
Ken’s ability as a trick rider is now
known throughout the world, where-
ever motion picture are shown and in
such a vehicle as “The California
Mail,” which is of the type of out-
door picture to win the plaudits of
every follower of action pictures, he
is steadily increasing that reputation.
Tarzan, the wonder horse, who also
has a following all his own, is seen in
several new and novel stunts taught
him by Maynard for this feature.
The story is based on historical fact,
dealing with those adventuresome pio-
neers who braved danger and death
to carry the mail to early California.
A comedy and news reel will be
shown as added attractions.
Mrs. Alma T. Butler Announces for
Re-election.
To the Democratic Voters of Bosque
County:
In making my announcement as a
candidate for re-election to the office
of County Treasurer of Bosque Coun-
ty, I want to say that I appreciate
more than words can express the kind-
ness of the voters of the County that
was extended to me by the good peo-
ple of the County in the last election.
I have endeavored to show my ap-
preciation by the faithful discharge of
the duties of the office, and by courte-
ous treatment extended to all who had
business that was connected with the
office.
I most respectfuly ask for your vote
and support in my race for re-nomi-
nation and re-election to the office for
another term, promising faithful and
devoted service and attention to its
duties if I should be so honored by you.
My announcement is made, and my
candidacy is subject to the action of
the democratic party in its primary
election next July.
Very respectfully, submitted,
ALMA T. BUTLER.
Notice of Intention to Marry.
'Carl Stevens and Miss Dorothy
Hartman, of Cleburne.
W. N. Miller and Miss Ola Mae
Myers, of Iredell.
Marriage Licenses Issued.
J. G.Helm and Miss Ida Myers.
Carl Stevens and Miss Dorothy
Hartman.
W. N. Miller and Miss Ola Mae
Myers.
Hon. Frank Tirey, well-known Waco
attorney, has been engaged to defend
Lon Johnson, who is charged with
murder in connection with the death
of his brother, Hugh Johnson, on Nov.
28, 1929. The case is due to be tried
during the March term of district
court here.
J. B. Earle who has been critically
ill in a Waco sanitarium the past sev-
eral weeks, shows no great improve-
ment. He suffered a relapse early in
the week, but again rallied, but it is
learned that hopes for his complete
recovery are very meager.
Hon. Vernon Lemens advises The
Tribune that he is a candidate for re-
election as Representative from the
98th Flotorial district. Mr. Lemens
has made an excellent record, and no
doubt will have no opposition this year.
His formal announcement will be made
next week.
For Rent—Land on Martin Johnson
farm, 5 miles from Meridian. Phone
9002-F-5.
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Wanted—Someone to drill in oats,
furnish implements. Phone 9002-F-5,
Martin Johnson farm.
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WE SELL ONLY HIGHEST QUALITY
GOODS and keep our stock moving. You
won’t find any old shelf-worn goods in our
store.
Will trade good radio for milk cow
or young heifer. Jones Radio Shop.
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Setting Eggs for Sale—S. C. White
Leghorn, Barred Plymoth Rock and
Buff Orpington. Write or see me for
prices. Menloe Jermstad, Meridian,
Texas. 39p
IF YOU HAVEN’T TRADED WITH US
BEFORE, we invite your patronage now.
Come in today. We will welcome you and
guarantee entire satisfaction.
CITY MARKET & GROCERY
Telephone No. 29
W. B. STANDEFER, Proprietor
MERIDIAN, TEXAS
Wanted—Good Phonograph as part
payment on any radio in our shop, we
will take as part payment on a radio
any musical instrument.
Gome in and see the new Majestic
Combination Phonograph and Radio.
Large Wood veneer boxes, 50c.
JONES RADIO SHOP
MERIDIAN, TEXAS
P. S.—We have lots of good second-
hand battery radios very cheap, equip-
ped with new batteries. Brand new
six-tube Crosley complete with bat-
teries and loud speaker, $69.50.
For Sale, or Trade for Something
of Like Value in McLennan county—
70-acre farm, 55 acres tillable, good
improvments, 5 miles south Meridian.
H. C. Durham, 1609 Franklin Ave.,
Waco, Texas.
40p
I Dr. W. C. Sherard |
Osteopathic Physician
I Over Texas-La. Power Co. Offices |
Tuesdays and Fridays
9 a.m.—5 p. m. i
i Non-operative Rectal Treatment -
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Sam C. Smith Enters Race for County
Attorney.
Sam C. Smith authorizes The Trib-
une to announce his candidacy for
County Attorney of Bosque County,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic Primary July 26th.
Mr. Smith, being well and favorably
known to most of the voters of this
county, needs no introduction and rec-
ommendation from this publication;
however, to those who do not know
him, and his qualifications for the
office, we give you the following in-
formation:
Mr. Smith served the county effici-
ently as district clerk for several
years, during which time he studied
law and was given license to practice
by the State Board of Examiners in
1927, since which time he has been
very successful with his law practice.
He is a professional stenographer and
is precise in drawing up all kinds of
legal forms, and these qualifications
and his experience as district clerk
and attorney in the courts, well fit him
to discharge the duties of county at-
torney.
He invites an investigation of his
character, standing and qualifications
and solicits your vote and support and
promises, if elected, to discharge his
duties in a fair and impartial manner
according to the laws.
Between now and the July 26th Pri-
mary Mr. Smith expects to see each
voter personally, but in the mean-
time asks that you favorably consider
his candidacy for this important
office.
W. A. York Candidate for County
Superintendent.
W. A. York comes before the voters
of Bosque cunty this week seeking the
office of County Superintendent of
Pgblic Instruction, subject to the ac-
tion of the Democratic Primary July
26th.
Mr. York is one of the best and
most favorably known citizens of the
county, having spent twenty-one years
as instructor in the schools of the
county at Clifton, Iredell, Meridian
and in the rural schools, and served
eight years as County Judge.
At present he is Superintendent of
the Meridian Public School which posi-
tion he has held for the past four
years.
Being an attorney at law and famil-
iar with the construction of our school
laws and with the actual experience
gained in the schoolroom, Mr. York
is well fitted in every way to effici-
ently fill the office to which he aspires.
IMr. York is energetic and progres-
sive, and promises if elected to devote
his best efforts to the upbuilding of
every school in the county with the
view of making our county school sys-
tem rank second to none in the state.
He asks a careful consideration of his
candidacy and will appreciate your
vote and support, and will make an
effort to see each voter personally be-
fore the Primary.
Lost—Two small keys on ring.Find-
er return to Mrs. L. G. Brewer or Trib-
une office.
We have in the vicinity of Meridian
one new mahogany piano and one
slightly used mahogany piano with
benches, and rather than ship back
will sell at a sacrifice. Address, Man-
ufacturers Wholesale Dept., 905 Elm
St., Dallas, Texas.
SAVAVAVAVAVAAVAVAVAVA
38c
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100 Gallon Still Is
Taken NearEulogy
A 100-gallon capacity still was cap-
tured by officers on Hill Creek, 4 miles
east of Eulogy on Alex Phipps’ place,
last Tuesday morning.
The still had been in opeation the
night before and it is said that de-
stroying this still has evidently cut
off the supply in a certain section of
the county, temporarily at least.
Three one-half gallons jars of fin-
ished product together with still and
appurtenances belonging thereto were
brought to Meridian and the sixteen
barrels of mash found thereby were
destroyed.
Deputy Sheriffs Will Ligon and J.
T. Thornton together with Webb
Smitham, Justice of the Peace, made
the raid. No arrests have been made
in connection with the affair.
Cecil Huggins and Miss Frankie Cole-
man Wed.
A. Cecil Huggins and Miss Frankie
Coleman surprised their many friends
Sunday when they motored to Glen
Rose and were married at 6 o’clock,
with the Rev. J. H. McClung, pastor
of the Glen Rose Baptist church, offi-
ciating. Miss Josephine Coleman, sis-
ter of the bride, attended the cere-
mony.
Both are popular members of the
Meridian younger set, and both are
from among’ the old and best-known
families in the community, the bride
being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.
B. Coleman, and the groom the son
of Mrs. A. E. Huggins.
They are visiting relatives in Me-
ridian this week, but will leave soon
for Oklahoma City to make their
home, where the groom holds a re-
sponsible position.
Their many friends are extending
congratulations and best wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. P. Robertson have
received news from Ft. Worth that
their little grandson, G. L. Robertson
Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Robert-
son of that city, recently made quite
an exceptional record in a psycho-
logical test given him in the George
Clark school, of Ft. Worth, which he
attends. He made a score of 148
points in the test, in which the aver-
age is from 90 to 110 points, and be-
cause of the excellent record his
teachers are considering advancing
him a full grade. His relatives and
friends here are duly proud of his fine
record.
Lost—Brown grip, containing A. &
M. pennant, white shirt and other
clothing, somewhere in Meridian vi-
cinity. Return 1834 Hickory Street,
Abilene, Texas, IC. 0. D.
FOR SALE
37p
1200 BUSHELS OATS
50c Bushel
800 BALES OAT STRAW
30c Bale
Neither Ever Touched by Rain
C. O. WALLING
6 Miles East Morgan
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WOLF! WOLF! WOLF!
The boy was sent into the pasture to watch the sheep, with in-
structions to cry out “Wolf” if the wolves came into the flock, with
the assurance that the men, when they heard the cry “Wolf” would
come to his assistance and kill it. The boy, in order to have some
fun, cried out “Wolf!” and the men came but found no Wolf. It was
so funny he tried it again, and again the men came but found no Wolf.
Then the Wolf came, and the third time the boy cried “Wolf! Wolf!"
but the men had been fooled twice and did not come to his assistance
this time and the Wolf killed the sheep—What I’m tryin’ to tell you is
—I’m not “hollerin’ Wolf” and foolin’ you. I am shooting square from
the shoulder, laying the cards on the table, an’ telling you to judge for
yourself. Compare my prices, Dry Goods or Groceries with any
chain store price—Then use your head. A Billy Goat does; is he
more intelligent than you?
Read Em’ an’ Weep
SUGAR, 17 POUNDS..............................................................................$1.00
SALT, 25-POUND SACK...........................................................................36c
COFFEE, GUARANEED TO PLEASE, POUND................................30c
MATCHES, 6 BOXES.......................... 17c
FLOUR, NOT SECOND GRADE, LARGE SACK............................$1.75
MEN’S WORK SHOES, PAIR..................................... $2.15
OVERALLS, KINDER JUNK, PAIR......................................................98c
PRETTY NEW PRINTS, YARD...................-.......................................25c
LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S HATS, While they Last, EACH........89c
“SHAFFER
Dry Goods—Groceries—Hardware
MERIDIAN, TEXAS
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