The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 29, Ed. 2 Friday, December 22, 1911 Page: 1 of 8
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Richard H. McCarty, Editor and Publisher
Aspermont, Stonewall County, Texas, Friday, December 23, 1911.
Vol. 14.
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FRANK IRVIN RELEASED
ON BAIL IN TWO CASES
$2700 Amout of Bond in Both Cases. Dick Sampson Who
Was Shot in Hip, Will Recover. Bug Sampson Was
Buried at Jay ton.
Frank Irvin was arrested by
Sheriff Lanier and brought to
Aspermont. He stands charged
with the killing of Bug Sampson
and the wounding of Dick Samp-
son. He waived an examining
trial and his bond was placed at
$2,700 in both cases to await the
action of the grand j ury. Art ing-
ton and Carter of this city and
Cunningham of Abilene have
been employed by the defense.
Dick Sampson was shot thru the
hip instead of thru the lungs and
at last report was getting alright.
Bug Sampson lived about fifteen
minutes after he was shot. His
last remains were carried to
Jayton and intered at that place.
Wedlock.
One of the greatest surprises
during the holidays was the
marriage of Mr. Tom Abbott
and Miss Alma Ay cock. The
Star usually keeps up with the
courting business in Stonewall
county, but this is one courtship
that we didn't know a plagtaked
thing about. Thev were married
at the home of the bride's par-
ents Sunday evening, Rev. A. T.
Ford performing the ceremony.
The bride, Miss Alma, is one of
Stonewall county's handsomest
young ladies. She is daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Ay cock,
who live six miles south of town.
Mr. Tom Abbott is a fine young
man. No man in Stonewall coun-
ty stands higHer tfiah^fie* does.
Fact of the business is, this is a
fine match, and the Star joins all
«
their friends in wishing them
smooth sailing down life's rugged
stream.
Mayor Link Hard at Work.
Our popular Mayor W. Hv
Link has pulled off his coat and
gone to work. He is following a
mule team up and down a dump,
and hard work, if well followed.
The city is placing a crossing
across the street leáding over to
the school building. Everybody
knows where that mud hole is,
just opposite the vacant Lee
buildings. This is a good move
and we think that some beautiful
women ought to pin a boquet on
| the lappel of the Mayor's coat
for his4intiring industry.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hemphill
were down from Swenson this
week to see home folks.
At the Altar of Wedlock.
Last Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock, at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. W. P. Guest, in this cijty,
Mr. Will Dunwody led one of
Aspermont's fairest daughters to
the altar of wedlock, Miss Emma
Guest. It was a quiet home
wedding, only a few of the
bride's and groom's special
friends were invited, and at 3
p, m. Rev. A. T. Ford of Sweet-
water, said the words that made
the two one entwain. The bride
was one of Aspermont's most
popular young ladies. Miss Em-
ma was a sweet Christian girl
with all the graces that go to
make one of God's best of all
creation—woman, air. Will Dun-
wody is to be congratulated on
the capturing of this prize. Mr.
Dunwodv, known to the people
of Aspermont as "Will," is a
splendid young man. He was
connected with the Aspermont
Star for a long time, and is now
with the Haskell Free Press. He
is industrious, honest and a man
of fine character. After the
ceremony the bride and groom
boarded the east-bound Wichita
Valley for Anson, where they
spent the holidays with Mr. t)un-
wodv's parents. After the holi-
days they will be at home to their
friends in the city of Haskell.
The Star joins their many fr iends
in wishing them a long and hap
py life.
PIANO CONTEST CLOSED
WITH A GRAND
lEI
Miss Levie Huntsman Wears the Crown of Conquest
Won the Prize by a Majority of 60,000.
On last Saturday the Star;
office was the center of attraction
up until noon anyhow. On the
last run there were only five of
the contestants who stayed in
the race until -the close. Miss
Allie Hill, Miss Dóllie Winn,
Mrs. J. W. Bulloch, Miss Levie
Huntsman and Mrs. J. W. Ladd.
And we want to say that those
five contestants were the busiest
people in town, up until the close.
Fact of the business is, for sever-
al days before the close, they all
worked without ceasing. To
say the least ot it, it was a very
exciting race and they like to
have swamped the editor for the
lastbour.^ C. E. Ferrell, Prof.
Brantley and Bump McCarty j
were the gentlemen who made
the count, and each of the con-
testants had a representative in
this prize contest deserve m
credit for the work they
and the Star will always
under lasting obligations to
all, Miss Allie Hill, Miss
Winn, Mrs. J. W. Bulloch
Mrs. J. W. Ladd. Of
some one had to lose as
was only one prize to be gi<
In conclusion we will state
Miss Allie Hill was second in
race. We aimed to give the¡i
vote cast for the five, but'
Brantley, one of the coui
had the total count and he is
of town for Christmas, and
impossible for. us to give the 1
this week, but we will
next week.
The School Bond Election
i Peacock Has Been
The
^proved.
Attorney General
City Taxes.
All city taxes are delinquent
aftérfjfíé first day of Jahuary
1912. W. B. Bingham,
City Tax Collector.
the count. And when the count
was made and the grand total ¡ notified the School Board
was found, it was discovered that, Peacock that the election r
Miss Levie Huntsman had won
the prize. Miss Levie is the
daughter of Mr. B. F. Hunts-
man. It is with pleasure that we
give Miss Levie this piano. She
one of Stonewall county's best
Isr and
joice with her in the winning of
this prize. All the contestants in
of said election have, been
proved and when the bonds
been struck and approve*! by 1
Attorney General, the
Peacock will be read]
the construction of
brick building.
Pay up your c
January 1st, or else
to pay the penalty.
VALUABLE XMAS.
On account of the hard times it makes it necessary to make substantial, useful gifts for Xmas. Not something that will be broken or
torn to pieces in a few days, but gifts that will last and be enjoyed by the family for years. That is what we call "Valuable Presents"
Below We Have Listed a Few Economical Presents for Christmas Selection
Come and look through our Stock and we will sell you presents that are worth something—Goods that you will get value received
for your money—Something that every member of the family can appreciate, something "useful as well as ornamental." Come and see
Hardware Department
SHOT GUNS, TARGETS,
AIR GUNS, for the little boys.
BOYS' WAGONS,
QUEENSWARE,
SILVERWARE,
SEWING MACHINES
COOK STOVES,
No gift could be more economical and
more appreciated than a Cook Stoves.
Furniture Department
NICE BED ROOM SUITS,
IRON BEDSTEADS, DRESSERS,
WASH STANDS, DRESSING TABLES,
Combination Wash Stands and Dressers,
Davenports, Dining Tables, Parlor Tables
Wardrobes, Rugs, Art Squares, Etc.
ROCKING CHAIRS.
0|ir line of Rocking Chairs are the
prettiest we have ever had.
S. B. PIERSON, Hardware and Furniture
1PH
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McCarty, Richard H. The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 29, Ed. 2 Friday, December 22, 1911, newspaper, December 22, 1911; Aspermont, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth168489/m1/1/: accessed June 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Stonewall County Library.