The Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 16, 1920 Page: 3 of 10
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THE BASTROP ADV ER T I S ER
PUBLISHED BY THE BASTROP PRINTING COMPANY
R. P. Perkins, Pres.
J. H. Pearcy, Managing-Editor
« RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION:
One Year $1.50. Six Months 75c. Four Months
Subscriptions Payable'in advance.
50c
Enteied at Post Office at Bastrop, Texas, us Second Class Matter.
Borrowing the language of one if its members, "The govern-
ing Body oi' the Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously, that
> he office of the County Demonstrator should l>* permanently locat
tti in the in the room set apart for the Ladies Rest-room.
It is hard to comprehend that a body of men elected by its gen-1
«ral membership to serve iheir interests, should so rule and indorse
the present arrangements as being commensurate with the require-1
ments of a Ladies Rest-room.
Knowing the chivalrous character of those who compose th<
Jioar<l of Directors, we are inclined to believe, that under undue
constraint they gave their approval.
The true meaning of a Ladies Rest-room embodies the ele-
ments of quietude, rest, refreshment and exclusive privacy, vith-
* lit these, it fails to serve the requirements til a Ladies Rest-room.
The present designated room has not ; scintalla of semblance I
ior the purpose intended. There is no reasonable excuse for ? he
rraVe mistake made in the planing, as suggestions were made and f
lentative drawings offered, which had they been considered, a dif-.
lerent aspect and air would exist.
While the id«*a of furnishing and equipping a Ladies Rest-room \
wor primary for tin- benefit and use of the women and children j
coming to Bastrop for business and pleasure, it is also open to the i
women anil girls of Bastrop.
From voluntary information, we learn that our citizens look
aghast at the room ;n its present condition. If this is the senti- i
ment prevailing at home, should we not be more considerate of the i
yood women from the country.
With all due respect to the women of Bastrop, the writer, un-
hesitately, "says yes " If there is a class that demand and are en-
titled to every consideration, it is the women and housewives of the
wasfarmer. America owes a lot to the farming communities, it is
Irom t hern, twenty two of our Presidents and most of the great wo-
men came from.
There are two very necessary adjuncts to a town, the Church
and a newspaner, both have a mission io perform and each has a
Jfader, the Pastor and the Editor.
The Church cares for the spiritual uplift and morals of its fiti-1
; ens through the w< rk of its pastor, while the editor lends his hum-
; h efforts to the betterment along commercial lines, civic improve-1
ments, government and disseminates news through the columns of
us paper. Collectively the two are recognized important factors j
to any community.
But like all men whose calling brings them before the public, |
they arc subject to the sr.iticisn?, disapproval and disagreement a-'
meng a fc.v of the citLons.
' 'I hank- to the sterling character that enters ir.to the rw.i".:c-up
t a Christian pastor, filled with the spirit of !o\e, returning good
for evil, going through life in the even tenor of his way, pastoring
the people as a shepherd attends his flock.
All editors are not of this nature, many take a stand for the
good, while a tew will cater to the worldly sentiment and desires.
The Advertiser stands for all things that pertain to the high
ideals of living, the development of Bastrop and adjacient farming
interest hence the stand we have taken with regards the Ladies
Rest-room.
We are not alone in this matter, we are expressing the opinion
of a large percentage of Bastrop citizens and feel sure we have the
thanks of the good women of the country for exacting a roof of
refinement.
There are occaasions in the life of a pastor of a Church when
he is compelled to talk plainly and positively to its membership for
i.ej'lect and indifferences to their church obligations and to bring
iw!.t a co-operative spirit, pleading with them to cast aside
-i.ll things offensive to the welfare of the Church and to co-operate
in doing good. The governing Ixxlies of the Church require this <>f
their ministers.
Similar demands are made by the citizens of a town of its edi-
tor, to speak for them through the columns of its paper, condemn-
ing things of tensive and to promulgate matters for the betterment
f t thi1 town and its citizens.
While '1HK ADVERTISER is not infallible, it is sure (if the
land taken relative to the Rest-room, and is a strong advocate of
co-operation for things that are proper, but will not be swerved to
] "her approve or to be indifferent to things that are offensive to
1he citizens of Bastrop.
Pcejudice 'x
Against *
Glasses
Persons are often prejudiced
against glas.'-es ami sometimes
positively refuse to wear them
even when they know they are
imperatively needed.
But a contest with age is
hopeless, and it is the part of
wisdom to yield gracefully to
the first summons tj surrender.
\\ e art prepared to (rive you
advice in this matter- con • ct
advice, time-saving, sight-sav-
ng advee. Wo are propei ly
equipped for making thiiough
and intelligent examinations < f
your eyes and if you need glass-
es, will furnish them at as low
a figure ascorreet lenses and
perfect fitting frames can be
had anywhere. <
Good dependable glassi -j are
not as expensive as you perhaps
nmgine. my prices are from
$.'5.50 up, including examination.
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THE
FIRST NATIONAL
BANK •
OF BASTROP. TLX AS
Capital Stock. $50,000.
Surplus and Undivided Profits, $50,000.
Telegraphic tiansters of money anywhere. Travellers shocks.
Commercial Banking 111 all its branches.
1889
Jas. P, Wood
Jeweler and Optician
Bastiop, Texas.
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Mrs. Sarah Francis Renfroe died
very suddenly at the home of her
daughtt . Mrs. C. K. Slack «if Taylor,
Monday. September lith, 1 {IL'O.
Since the death of her husband, W. J
Kenfroe, who died in the year 1008,
' Irs. Kenfroe had made her home with
her daughter, Mrs. T. N. Powell at
bast t op.
On Saturday, September 4th, she
went to Taylor to visit her daughter,
Mrs. F. Slack and on Monday night
at 1(1 o'clock was taken seriously ill
and died at 10:!I0 that night.
On Tuesday evening her remains
were brought to Bastrop to the honn« |
cf her daughter, Mrs. T. N. Powell
and were met at the depot by a host
if her many friends.
On Wednesday, short services were
conducted at the home by the Rev. M.
K. Fred and continued at Oak Hilt
t cmetery, Smithville by the Rev.
Franklin Maker of Georgetown. The
floral offerings were many and beau-
tiful.
Mrs. Renfroe was born in Troup*
Count]), Georgia, September 29th,
1941, moved to Texas in 1H72. She
was a strict member o fthe I'rimatfve
t aptist Church for CO years, mother
of 14 children, t.evcn of whom pre-
ceded her in death. She leaves be-
hind to mourn her death the follow-
ing children: Mrs. C. F. Slack, Tay-
ter; Mrs. It. .T. Quinney, Little Rock,
Ark.; Mrs. O. A. Hill, Rogers; .Mrs.
T N. Powell," Itastrop; Mr. (5. F. Ren-
I «, Smithville; Mr. .1. P. Renfroe,
I rt Arthur; Mr. S. F. Renfroe, Scott-
\ i:!e. Ark. A «.f wh'm .Mended the
Inland txeept Mr. S. K. Renfriie who
i oui«> not he reached by wire. Tin re
;>r< living 'W grnnd-ehildren md 1 '
A great many friends from Bastrop
joined by friends and re'ative.s at
Smithville followed the remains to the
cemetery. Those attending the funeral
from out of town: Mr, Jesse Slack,
Lorado; Rev. W. It. Slack, Dallas; Mr.
Aimond Slack, Taylor; O. \. Hill,
Rogers; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Stewart.'
Klgin; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swartz,
Elgin; Mr. C. Powell and family, Ced-
ar Creek and Mr. C. K. P. well, Elgin.
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Hastron, Texas.
A RKVIVAI. .MEETING AT THE
GKR. M. K. < II( If< II SEPT.
The Lord willing, we will begin our
meeting on the lawn of the Church-
yard, Sept. IP, at night. Arrange-
ments for somfortahle seats are made.
Our fellow-( hristians and co-workers Paint vour Cotton sacks with
are invited to tak. part and assist us "TECTOK" and make them
in "
dom in
NOTICE IF AWT A I, MICET-
MEETING
The annual meeting of the
stockholders of the First State
Hank of lied Hock will be held at
the bank office in the town of
lied Rock, County of Bastrop,
State of Texas, on the 1st day of
October, 11)120. from 2:00 to i;00
p. m., for the purpose of electing
five directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction of
such other business as may prop-
erly come before the meeting.
W. F. MOB LEY.
Secretary.
our etforts to further God's king- wear longer. Sold by J. L. Wil-
Rastrop. Singers, you can
help much—we do need you! Come!
With reference to the preaching. Read What U.
let nie say I believe in preaching the ] Say*
plain, biblical Gospel of .1.,-sus Christ
It has made me a Christian and i
preacher. If you are interested
your soul's welfare and in that of oth- I vidual
burger & Co., Bastrop, Texas.
. rats. Act when you see the
ers, come out with us every night. Do | first rat, don't wait. RAT-SNAP is
once. Vour presence | the surest, cleanest, most
not nuss out
will hp helpful to us. We hope to be
helpful to you.
Very respectfully yours,
(>. F. KETTNER, Pastor.
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lUrcri.
Had breath is a symptom of a dis
ordered stomach, and weak digestiin.
The remedy f..r it is Prickly Ash Hit
ters; the medicine for men It purges I ISln(fSi heartburnt ,
the st. n.ach and boWels of fermented | and constipaU.d bowels?
food and impurities. purifies the
breath, clears the complexion of sal
lowness and makes you feel line. Price
$1.25 per bottle. S. I.. Brannon, Spe-
cial Agent.
Does your stomach feel bloated af-
ter eating? Do you ever have sour
isings, heartburn, spells of di/./.iness,
If so,
Prick'y Ash Bitters is tin medii ine
for you. Men who use it fir I it ex-
actly suited for such disorders I'rici
>1.25 per bottle. S. L. Hrannon Spe-
cial Agent.
1920
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RFPfllR YOUR PROPF.RTY
BEFORE THE EAINY SEASON
SETS IN
The cDmfort of your family will be materially
enhanced if repairs are made in time.
BUY YOUR MATERIAL FROM US
We have everything required to make
a new house or building, or to repair,
an old one.
M It NOW - tHJOr IT LATEB
J. L. Wilbarger & k
Yards at Bastrop and Red Rock
SOON FALLS TO PIECES AND MAKES THE OV.
IS Fti^SITI HE, BUT SOMETIMES TE
•SlrfLE. HE PAYS THE 1'KlCtt OF </
!IIAT HE PAYS F<
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Dept. of Agriculture
\bout What Two Kats Can Do.
Acording to government figures,
two rats breeding cintinually for
in | three y<ars produce 709,482 nidi- )
einvcnii i ! i
exterminator. No mixing with other
foods. Drys up after killing leaves
no smell. Cats or dogs won't touch j
it. Sold and guaranteed by \V. J. |
Miley, Druggist.
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We guarantee'the
QUALlUlX o^ the
Furniture wVWlbll.
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have need to apologise 10 your
kts for its appearance. Its posses-
ion will be a matter of pride to yout
fand of approval to them.
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Pearcy, J. H. The Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 16, 1920, newspaper, September 16, 1920; Bastrop, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth206342/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bastrop Public Library.