The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 22, 1908 Page: 1 of 8
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ASPERMONT, Stonewall Co., TEXAS, Thursday, October 22,1908.
S. W. THOMAS, Editor and Proprietor.
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PROMINENT RAILROAD
MEN IN THE CITY
Messrs. Goodenough & Craw=
ford touring the West in
Interest of Graham
Proposition
RAILROAD NEWS
FROM STAMFORD
On last Saturday Aspermont
was honored with a visit from A.
D. Goodenough and S. R. Craw-
ford of Graham, who are both
prominent in railway circles, and
who were touring the West in
their auto in the interest of the
Graham and Roswell railway
project. They only spent a few
hours in our city but during
their short stay here met several
of our citizens and discussed rail-
road matters with them. In con-
versation with a Star reporter
Mr. Crawford stated that he was
no railroad man but merely
traveling with Mr. Goodenough
and showing him the country.
Mr. Crawford, however, stated
that he was one of the number
who, at the suggestion* of Mr.
Goodenough and other railway
men, went to Austin and pro-
cured the charter for the pro-
posed Graham and Roswell road
and that these parties said they
already had the money to build
the road and what they wanted
was a right-of-way,depot grounds
and a charter for the road. Both
these gentlemen are confident
the road will be built and Mr.
Goodenough stated that in abc.it
thirty days their civil engineer
would go over the proposed route
and make a report and that it
would not be long before we
would know something more
definite relative to this proposi-
tion. From here the party con-
tinued westward to Clairemont
and other points.
Stamford & Northwestern and
Rock Island Seem to be
An Assured Fact.
From the Tribune.
Ever since the visit of Mr.
Trumbull and his party here
last week the people of this city
and community have been ex-
pecting favorable railroad news,
and when the announcement
was made Saturday evening that
Mr. E. P. Swenson had received
a telegram from B. L. Winchell,
president of the Rock Island,
from his headquarters in Chicago,
announcing that Chief Engineer !
J. B. Berry, of that road, would j
be in Graham, Young county, to'
locate a line from Graham to
Stamford, the tension was strong.
The Tribune man, always de-
siring to be conservative and not
desiring to be precipitate in any-
thing of so much importance, ap-
proached Mr. Swenson on the
matter, and asked a verification
of the report that he had receiv-
ed the telegram. Mr. Swenson
said he had received such a tele-
gram, and that Judge W. T.
Andrews would leave Monday
night for Graham to confer with
Mr. Berry with reference to the
matter and to aid him in any
manner he could in making the
survev. Judge Andrews left
Monday night as suggested and
Ijc and the surviving' party are
now making the survey to this
point from Graham.
This announcement coming
immediately after the visit of
Mr. Trumbull to this city, who
was highly delighted with Stam-
ford and the prospects, and his
close inspection of the country
from Stamford to the Spur
ranch in Dickens and adjoining
counties, the property of Svven-
sons, is very significant. While
no official announcement has
been made as to when the work
on the construction of the Stam-
ford and Northwestern will be-
gin, the developments of the past
few days is convincing argu-
ment that it will only be a short
time. The survey of the Stam-
ford and Northwestern has al-
ready been made, and the exten-
sion of the Rock Island, from
Graham, coming through the
coal fields of that section, will not
only afford the Stamford and
Northwestern an avenue for
ample fuel, but will give a work-
ing connection that will be of
vast benefit toboth lines.
In talking to Mr. Swenson be-
fore he left Monday, he express-
ed himself ver\r hopeful for the
future of Stamford. He said
the coming of the Rock Island to
Stamford and the construction
of the Stamford and* Northwest-
ern out from Stamford into the
Dickens country would afford
this town an outlet that no other
western town enjoys, and even
though a short crop was made,
two new railroads in one year
was enough to keep our town
booming. Mr. Swenson is not a
man to speak idly, and his opto-
mistic view of conditions in and
about Stamford is certainly en-
couraging to fbe people here.
There is no doubt about the en-
. tensionof the Rock Island, and
i none with reference to the con-
struction of the Stamford and
Northwestern, hence we agree
with him that the prospects are
indeed flattering.
HINTS TO FARM
Now is the time that you realize
on your season's work.
As you sell your cotton, stock or
produce, place your money on
open account with a reliable bank.
Pay your bills by check which
makes the best kind of a receipt,
and avoid the worry and danger
attending the carrying of large
sums of money.
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Our offiices are always at the dis-
posal of our customers and coun-
try friends.
The
First State Ba
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of Hamlin
John F. Stratton Co.,
EST. 1859
JOHN F. STRATTON'S
"Russian Gut" & "Naples Out" are the
finest Gut Violin Strings in THE WORLD.
62 Grand Street, New York.
For Sale Everywhere.
W e want to sell a
feet good lumber right
make room for some ne
See us for prices.
Weldon-Smith Lumbe
Hamli
NOTICE!
We have closed our books and will sell for cash only
Beiow we give a few of ©ur sash prices:
Dress Goods
Calico, formerly selling at Oc to 7c. now 5c
Ginghams " " " I'l'/L-c 10c
Cambric " " " 10c " 5c
Suitings " " " 25c " j">c
Outings " " " 12/i'C " K'C
Domestics
Ir>c bleach domestic (cambric finish) now \2%c
1 2Vic bleach domestic, now 10c
12/4c canton flannel, now 10c
:]5c heavy feather ticking. 20c
We have a nice line of Comforts, Blankets,
Bed Spreads and Counterpanes that would
pay you to see before buying.
Suits
Men's SI 2.50 suits at
Men's 9.00 suits at
Boy's 10.00 suits at
Boy's 4.50 suits at
Men's 10.00 Overcoats at
Bov's 0.00 Overcoats at
$10.00
6.50
7.00
8.00
7.50
4.00
We are offering special bargains in Ladies,
Misses' and Childrens* Cloaks and also in
Ladies Dress Goods such as Brilliantine,
Mohair, Broadcloth, etc.
In our grocery department we have most
anything usually found in that line, and
will be glad to supply your needs.
The above is only a few of our bargains. We ask that
you call and look thru our stock before buying.
A. T. FILLINGIM & COMPANY
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Thomas, S. W. The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 22, 1908, newspaper, October 22, 1908; Aspermont, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth168323/m1/1/: accessed June 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Stonewall County Library.