The Matagorda County Tribune. (Bay City, Tex.), Vol. [64], No. [12], Ed. 1 Friday, June 10, 1910 Page: 1 of 4
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5CZTO HORSE MEN
STUNTNEY BULBO
Imported English Hackney Stallion, 5 years ald. 17
hands. Register No 888. Ready for service at my ranch
TERMS s25: $10 CASH BALANCE
when colt comes.
J. A. CULVER, Manager
of Matagorda Improvement Horse Company.
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I SEED RICE
for sale
4000 Bags of Honduras
3000 "-of Japan
1000 ” of Honduras
From Imported Seed.
The seed from which this rice was grown was selected
with special care, grown on sod lendTand is free
from seeds.
"Nineteen-Hundred-and-Ten"
FORWARD
In entering upon another business year, we desire to thank our
depo sitors and patrons for the loyal confidence imposed in this
bank during the years we have been in business.
It shall be our purpose in the future, asin the past, to place our
service at your command, our facilities at your convenience, our
This bank wants your banking business, promising in return,
liberal treatment and courteous consideration.
The First National Bank
BAY CITY, TEX.
MOORE-SIMS GROCERY CO.
LECKIE
Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor
Irrigation Drainage Roads Bridges
Flumes Levees Land Surveying
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Drafting
PHONE 93
BAY CITY, TEXAS
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BAY CITY MACHINE SHOP
Repairing of all Classes of Machinery.
Boiler and Lathe work a Specialty.
Blacksmithing and Wood work.
Expert Hor»e»hoetag.
Ready for Business :-: Try Us
| SECURITY RICE & IRRIGATION CO. *
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Notes and Personals
FROM SATURDAY’S DAILY.
The commissioner’s court this week
let contracts to Capt. J. W. White, the
premier bridge builder, for the ererm
tion of three large, bridges, two over
Caney and one over Live Oak. The lat-
ter and one of the former will be on
the Bay City-Ninde Switch road and
the other will span Caney near Allen-
hurst on the Brazoria-Bay City road.
The contractor Is awaiting the arri-
val of material to begin work. Not-
withstanding the well known high
quality of Capt. White's bridge work,
his bids were the lowest submitted.
The county commissioner’s conclud-
ed the examination of the assessor’s
books today and adjourned to meet
again on June 8, at which time quite
a number of property owners will in
the meantime be cited to appear and
show cause why the valuations render-
ed by the them should not be raised.
V. H. Doubek, the window trimmer
for Doubek & Hawkins, has been
working his way into a reputation for
originality of conception and artistic
execution in wiwlsw decoration for
some time; but the design which he
placed on display this morning is his
masterpiece. It appeals to several
human .emotions, creating a longing
to go fishing as well as to hug or be
hugged, according to the sex of the
beholder, and at the same time shows
off to the best advantage every sort
and fashion of fishing tackle anglers
for anything from hearts to tadpoles
could require. .
There are already three avowed
candidates in the field for the office
which will be made vacant when City
Mashal Steger resigns to become
sheriff ami tax collector. At this rate,
by the time the crop is up, there ought
to be an unusually good stand.
Mrs. Sam Kennedy and son Vashtine
went over to El Campo this morning
for a visit with relatives.
The strength of the' rice market
was demonstrated here yesterday when
J. S. Mayfield sold to the Eagle Lake
Rice Milling Co. 950 bags of Jap rice
at $3 per barrel for the lot. This is
the highest price paid for Jap on this
market since Nevember and over a
dollar above the ruling price during
the greater part of the season. Bids
were opened at Markham yesterday
on 10,000 bags of Honduras belonging
to the Northern Irrigation Co., but no
sale has been announced. There are
now in storage here and at Markham,
including the above lot, 18,000 bags,,
nearly all Honduras. Both local mills
have closed down, but will probably
resume later for short runs. The sale
of the Mayfield' rice was made by the
Union Warehouse.
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FROM MONDAY’S DAILY
Bay City autoists are not the only
folks who have trouble on the road.
Sixty machines started from Houston
to Galveston yesterday and were
caught in a rain that thoroughly soak-
ed every passenger and put all the ma-
chines save six out of commission.
Three of the six new locomotives or-
dered from the Baldwin works by the
Gulf Coast line will be delivered to the
road at Houston about June 10. The
other three will arrive about six weeks
later. This power is badly needed ow-
ing to the general Increase of business
on the road, caused by the rapid set-
tling up of the gulf coast territory.
The Bay City rice-all started up to-
day, and the Colorado will follow suit
about Wednesday. The latter mill was
the successful bidder in the competi-
tion for the 10,000 sacks of Honduras
offered for sale by the Northern Irri-
gation company at Markham last week
mention of which was made at the
time. This purchase cleans up the
supply at Markham.
A.blaze caused by a leaking gaso-
line stove In the kitchen of the A. R.
Leckie residence caused the fire bell
to be sounded this morning, but was
extinguished before the fire depart-
ment. which moved with its accustom-
ed alacrity, arrived on the scene. The
only damage done was the scorching
and wetting of a lot of bedding, which
was thrown on “the blaze to smother
it and then soaked with water from
a garden hose by Mrs. Leckie and the
servants. .
The largest audience that ever occu-
pied the Methodist church auditorium
was present yesteruay on account of
the commencement services, which con
I sisted of most excellent music by a
specially trained choir of the city’s
best trained and most accomplished
musicians and the baccalaureate ser-
won by Rev. M. M. Wolf, president of
Palacios college. Rev. Wolf surpass-
ed himself in the address which he de-
livered. the sermon being an Intellect-
ual treat for all who heard it and a
most inspiring message for the gradu-
ating class. A solo by Mrs. Rex. B.
White, was one of the pleasing fea-
tures of the music program.
The regular monthly sacred concert
by the Methodist church choir drew an
exceptionally large audience to that
splendid edifice last night. The per-
formances of this excellent musical
organisation are steadily improving,
and its service is proving a valuable
and helpful feature of the church’s
regular services, besides affording a
monthly entertainment of the highest
moral tone and artistic excellence for
the public.
Blessing News: E. N. Gustafson of
the firm of E. N. Gustafson & Co. i Palacios oday to serve, papers for, the
came over from Bay City this weekcoming term of district court.
and surveyed off an 80-acre tract in I
the Garber land for Mr. Garber's son.
who will improve same. Mr. Gustaf- |
son is a civil engineer of wide expe-
rience and our people will do well to
employ him to do their work.
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FROM TUESDAY'S DAILY
The final meeting for the summer of
the Mutual Improvement Club was
held with Mrs. E. L. Perry as hostess
and Mrs. John W. Gaines as leader.
A delightful meeting was had. There
was a full attendance, and after the
lesson and program, the secretary’s
report for the year was read. The
election of officers for the new year
followed, and after a lively contest,
the following were elected: Mrs. Ken
nedy, president; Mrs. E. L. Perry, vice
president; Mrs. Simons, secretary and
treasurer. The club voted the fund in
the treasury to be spenttin purchas-
ing the most complete history of Tex-
as to be presented to the Public school
Uprama- After adjournment, MedPet-
ry served the mos A delicious salad
course and ice cream and cake to the
members and guests. The social hour
was a delightful one. The club has
done excellent work this winter. Each
meeting brought out a full attendance
and the greatest Interest and enjoy-
ment was manifested. The study was
Texas and Mexican history.
Ill a new No. 19 Buick, Z. E. Sco-
field established a new local road
speed record yesterday afternoon, cov-
ering the distance from New Wads-
worth, 12 full miles, to Bay, City, in
exactly 20 minutes, or a rate of speed
equaling 36 miles an hour. To do this
the car was frequently run at the rate
of 50 miles an hour, much to the per-
turbation of Marshal Boney, who oc-
cupied a seat in the tonneau whenever
he could. Capt. White and O. E. Hat-
chett also shared the thrills of the trip
For Sunday, June 4, the Gulf Coast
Line offers the low rate of $2.05 for
the round trip to Houston and Galves-
ton. Tickets are good for leaving on
any train on the 4th, including the ear-
ly morning train, and for returning up
to and including the 11:30 train on the
night of the 6th.
The Bay City 'Business College will
be in a fine new brick building next
fall. They have over twenty students
now and more than that many more
going to start next week, and by fall
will need the new building.
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FROM WEDNESDAY’S DAILY.
Col. J. M. Simpson is in the city to-
day from "Texas” headquarters.
Mrs. A. S. Whitehurst and daughter
left Monday for Glen Flora, where she
will visit a few days with Mrs. Jesse
Matthews of that place before proceed-
ing to her home at Rockdale, where
Bro. Whitehurst is now stationed.
During her stay in this city, Mrs.
Whitehurst was the welcome guest of
several of her old friends, all of whom
regretted to set her leave.
A special from Wharton says: It is.
believed that the last of this week will
witness the last of the potato business
for this season. The crop has been
short at least 40 per cent by unfavor-
able weather conditions. Then the
scab seed potatoes, with which a num
ber of growers were victimized, add-
ed another per cent to the shortage,
and taken altogether, the' season In a
number of respects has been disap-
pointing. Prices, however, have held
up fairly well
in addition to the large amount of
street grading which is now being done
on the east side of the Santa Fe, the
material has been placed for an exten-
sion of the cement sidewalk recently
constructed, from the corner opposite
Wm. Walker's residence along the
north side of Fifth street to the Cath-
olic church corner. At this point it
will be extended across Ave. M. and in
the course of a short time will no
doubt be placed along the next two
blocks east to' Dr. Foote's residence.
The board of trustees held a meet-
ins today and partially completed
the work of election of teachers for
t ■ ensuing year. The following nam-
ed teachers were elected for the grades
specified and at the salaries named:
Miss Gates, low first grade, $55; Miss
Bertha Wallace, high first grade,
$45; Miss Carrie Stewart; second grade
$50; Miss Lillie Miller and Miss Con-
ger. fourth and fifth grades, $50; Miss
Matilda Campbell, seventh grade, $55;
Miss Mamie Schaedel, high school
work, $50; A. G. Hilliard, principal of
colored school, $50; Phoebe Allen, col-
ored school, teacher, $35.
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FROM THURSDAY’S DAILY
Mayor Sutherland requests . The
Tribune to urge the people to give
more attention to the condition of the
sidewalks about their premises. Rank
growths of weeds along the walks are
permitted In several sections of town,
and the mayor promises that if the
citizen will keep his own walk clean,
the city will look after the out lots
and other territory. .
The city is replacing the old and un-
sightly wooden culverts with corrugat-
ed iron, which will not only improve
the looks of the streets, but will re-
lieve the city treasury of the con-
stant expense of replacing the cross-
ings. '
Deputy Sheriff Serrill went to
From Cincinnati comes a story to
the effect that the Rock Island is to
form a chain of roads from the east"
to the west, with direct connection
with the Gulf. ,
J. R. Renyolds was called again to
Galveston yesterday and left on the
early morning train. His brother’s
condition is not at all encouraging we
are sorry to learn.
The Court of Criminal Appeals hav-
ing reversed the case of Jeff Burdick
convicted in the district court of this
county of the murder of his brother
last December, and who subsequent
to his trial developed symptoms of
insanity, was tried for lunacy yester-
day and adjudged insane. Sheriff Lee
at once took up by wire the matter
of his removal to one of the state
asylums and he will be taken thence
as soon as possible. Under the law,
if Bundick is ever cured of his mental
trouble he must again stand trial on
the murder charge and to clear him
of re onsibinty "DPihat crime it
must be proven that he was Insane
at the time of its commission.
Rev. Robt. Payne of Elgin, came in
yesterday morning to accompany his
wife and children back home, they
having been here for several days vis-
iting at the Wm. Walker home. They
left yesterday afternoon. '
A. H. Yerxa of Buckeye was in the
city today.
Jon. T. Price, the Palocios lumber-
man, came to town yesterday and
purchased a model 20 Buick from the
Scofield, Auto Co., driving the car
home in+the afternoon.
Cards have been issued by Mrs.
Fannie Putson Hamilton of Matagorda
announcing the coming marriage of.
her daughter, Annie Jay, to Dr. Samuel
Ryall Shorlars of Bay City? The wed-
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
_Bay City, Texas,
ding will take place at Christ Church, 1 .
as Will practice in Appellate, Supreme and
Federal courts.)
Matagorda on Wednesday afternoon.
June 15th. ‘ ....
N. M. Vogelsang, Col. Simpson, M.
Thompson, D. P. Moore, A. S. Collins,
B. J. Dantzeler and Judge W. S. Hol-
man visited Matagorda last night, go-
ing down in the autos, of the two first
named, and at the Matagorda Hotel
enjoyed a fish supper of the quality
which only Mine Host Hill is capable
of providing. The cars covered the
distance going in one hour, including
a stop at a mud hole this side of Mata-
gordai’
Thos Haynes and family, S. S. Moore
and wife and Mrs. Wm. E. Austin and
W. L. McCamly motored to Wadsworth
last night and “looked on" while the
young folks of that neighborhood made
merry dancing. -- .
W. L. McCamly is the latest recruit,
to the ranks of the motorists, having
purchased a 5-passenger Overland
touring car from the Ccofield Auto Co,
yesterday.
J. B. Phillips of Matagorda is in the
city on business. .
Mr. Amos Lee and Miss Sarah Hud-
dleston of Markham called on Judge
Holman at his residence last night at
10 o’clock, and exhibiting a license to
enter the holy bonds of matrimony, re-
quested him to perform the ceremony
for them. The judge responded with
alacrity, and a few minutes later they
departed, bound for Markham, where
they will reside.
For Sale—5 and 10. acre orange
tracts adjoining Bay City Orchard Co.
lands. J. W. Magill.
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For Sale—Stock in the Bay City
Orchard Co. J. W. Magill.
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DO YOU WANT MONEY?
INVEST IN BAY CITY AND MATAGORDA CO.
RICE.
RANCH
SUGAR....
LANDS
Sure and Quick Returns X
J. W. MAGILL
Exclusive ‘Agent Bay City Townsite Company, also Additions,
ana the St. L. B. & M. R. R. Bonus Lots. 74
GOT A DOLLAR? INVEST IT IN BAY CITY NOW.
LOTS SOLD ON EASY PAYMENT PLAN, AS USUAL. Grind OremMqunamas. *
PIANO BARGAINS .
Second-hand, Upright black case, Good condition $75.00 ,
“ “ “ " “ Emerson " 150.00
.........." 60.00 €
Mahogany case, Upright, used only four months worth 4
$350.00 will take
Would consider a good gentle driving horse in exchange for
either a new or used piano. D
Will make terms on above pianos from $5.00 to $10.00 er
month. D
J. E. GRACE, Bay City, Tex. 1
Strayed or Stolen.
One red-dun mare mule, 15 hands
high, indistinct brand, trace marks,
fresh roached, second class condition.
Lost from my place 4 miles north of
Matagorda on 11th inst. Ten dollars
reward for mule delivered.
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H. A. MOWFRY
, Matagorda, Texas.
Notice.
The building committee of the M. E.
church, south, Palacios, Texas are pre-
pared to receive sealed bids for the
erection of a frame church; the com-
mittee reserving the right to reject
any or all bids. Plans and specifica-
tions to be seen at the office of Dr.
Lunn, Palacios, Texas. No bids’ re- •
ceived after June 10th, 1910.
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By Order of Committee
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Organ For Sale.
One second hand Organ cost $70.00
when new. Will sell same for $40.00;
is as good as new. C. A. Harris, Box
843, Bay City, Texas.
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J. -S. MEARNS ;
DRAYS
PHONE 163 and 41
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All Kinds of Hauling Done.
Linn, Conger & Austin,
■ • LAWYERS. *
Land litigation a specialty, abstract
made, lands bought and sold
te. Have complete sets of Abstract Book of
th Matagorda and Wharton counties, and
Notaries in offices.
WILL S. HOLMAN
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%0 COffice in the court house. 60
EDWIN D. LUNN M. D. r
Surgeon
Office and treatment rooms
second floor Kiam building. *
Houston Tex. 2
Holland & Krause
LAWYERS /
Bay City, Texas
ss-wul Practice lit all the Courral
GAINES & CORBET
BAT CITI
Lawyers .
TEXAS*
THOS. H. LEWIS •
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW ,
BAY CITY
TEX. ".
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cans Disorders, and Destroy
E ’ . Worms. They Break up Celia ,
Trade Mark, in 14 hours. Atall Druggists, 25cts. *
Don’t accept Sample mailed ER EE. Address,
any substitute. A. S. OLMSTED, Le Roy, N. Y.
For sale, 5 and 10 acre orange tracts:
near, the Japanese Satsuma Orange Co. -
lands. J. W. Magill.
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ORANGE ‘:
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250.00
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Laurentz, F. S. The Matagorda County Tribune. (Bay City, Tex.), Vol. [64], No. [12], Ed. 1 Friday, June 10, 1910, newspaper, June 10, 1910; Bay City, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1696298/m1/1/: accessed June 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Matagorda County Museum & Bay City Public Library.