The Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 29, 1931 Page: 1 of 8
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THE BASTROP ADVERTISER
SEVENTY-SEVENTH YEAR
Pen
Scratches
BASTROP, BASTROP COUNTY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2'J, 1931
NUMBER 4f>
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"A great deal of room
made at the top by the gentle-
men who have gone to sleep and
rolled off."'
Uncle Jeff says: "Th greatest
single lactor in this jumble of
discontent is th clouded opinion
folks form about the happiness
of others. Ih lot of th' other
fellow always looks better than
our own. An sometimes it is.
An" ofter.er it ain't.
Unless we c'n find repose in
our own hearts, there ain t no
use to look fer it anywhere else.
Contentment is natural riches—
an .1 will give peace where for-
tune has withheld it. I h' secret
is self-reliance, although th wise
man will not fail t' hold up his
dish if it should happen to rain
pottage."'
PEOPLE OF BASTROP
COUNTY HAVE MONEY
/IN THE BANKS
Time For Everybody to Lend a Hand
liy Albert i „i
1 hat the people of Bastrop
County are in belter condition
financially than in most any oth-
er section of the state, is shown
in the fact that the eight banks
in the county show more than
two and a quarter million dol-
lars on deposit, to be exact,
$2,233,385.00.
I his means nearly $100.00
lor every man, woman and child
in the county. L sing the usual
figures of five to the family, it
would mean nearly $500.00 for
imi h family.
1 his county is unusually bless-
ed when you take into consider-
ation the condition of many
other sections of the state.
I here is, of course, some suf-
fering among the laboring class-
es, principally the Mexican and
the colored population, which is
caused by the laying off of la-
borers at the brick yards, the
coal mines, railroads, and other
things that employ quite a num-
ber of men during ordinary
times, but as a whole, our peo-
ple are in good shape.
And why not? I hey raised
twice as much cotton last year
as the year before. The price
per pound was lower, but the
total amount of money received
was about one-third more than
the 1929 crop brought. Big
feed crops were gathered, more
chickens, turkeys, cream, butter,
eggs and other produce was sold
during 1930 than any year pre-
vious.
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Inculcating character is more than
teaching a boy not to say dam.
ECONOMIC
TERJ^A f 1R.MA
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TO THE PEOPLE OF
HASTKOP COUNTY
I take this opportunity to thank
you individually and collectively for
the very generous and unselfish co-
operation you have always given me
whenever and wherever there was
human suffering and distress. Since
1 have been acting as your C ounty
Chairman we huve responded to
i vt ry worth while call for help; we
have nu t with ca.di every call made
upon u> l>\* the National lleadquar-
tei s as our quota for any given dis-
asur. This could only have been
pu iii] through the unstinted gen-
i rosity dt tlie people of old Bastrop
County.
T. B. TAYLOR,
County Chairman American Red
Cross.
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NOTICE
Because the
ry only first
niuht trains car-
class mail, the
\dvertiscrs will be put in the
Post Office immediately after
noon on Thursdays, in order that
they may leave Ikistrop on the
afternoon trains.
Consequently, it will
sary that all notices,
tions and advertising
the office as earl; in
as possible, and not
noon on Wednesday.
be neccs-
cont rilm-
tn be in
t he week
later than
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CHARLEY JOHNSON
WITH AUSTIN FIRM
Charley Johnson, son of Ben
Johnson and brother of Mrs. Otto1
Wolf of Bastrop, who has been with
the McKean Eilers Company of Aus-
tin for a number of years, is in
New York City at the present, buying
spring stock for his firm.
Mr. Johnson wns norn on the W.
T. Higgins farm in this county, and
lived there until he was lfi years old,
at which time he accepted the posi-
tion with McKean Eilers, where he
has worked up to purchasing agent.
He makes yearly trips to New York
and other markets in filling this
capacity.
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TAKES OVER CITIES ,
SERVICE STATION
II. I.. Perkins and Joe Eskcw have
taken over the management of the
Cities Service Station, formerly man-
aged by Phillip Ruben.
In addition to running a first class
tilling station and general garage un-
repair, they will also handle the
agency for Goodrich tires, and carry
'..vide batteries.
Mr. Perkins stated that they in-
tended to get their business on the
merit ol' the servict* they render their
customers, and with that to live up
to, they must certainly plan to run
their business on the basis of prompt-
ness, quality, and courteousy.
Read their announcement ad in this
issue, and see what they say for
themselves,
IMPERSONATION FORMS THEME
OF FOX PICT I RE
The inventor of the mirror made
it possible for us all to see the one
perfect man.
COURTHOUSE
DOINGS
Drama based on the attempt of a
criminal to assume a gentleman's
place in society, including the affec-
tions of the other man's wife, is the
theme of "Scotland yard," Fox Movi-
tone thriller featuring Edmund Lowe
and Joan Bennett opening at the
Dixie Theatre Saturday January 31,
William K. Howard directed this
picture which is said to have the
mots logical promise for a dual char-
acterization, portrayed by Edmund (
Lowe, yet brought to the audible
screen.
A distinguished cast including'
Barbara Leonard, Iionald Crisp,)
Lumsden I!are and David Forrence
is seen in support.
BASTROP GIRL
MAKES RECORD
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
To i lie Worshipful Master, Wardens
and Brethern,
Gamtm Lodge, No, 2-1-1, Bastrop,
Texas.
We your committee appointed to
dratt resolutions of respect for our
iiei eased brother, Bro. John Bennight
wi.-h to report as follows,
1'1RST. Whereas God in his divine
power having seen fit to remove from
our nmlst our brother, John lieu-
night; Be it resolved that we bow in
liuiuole submission to his wise judg-
ment in removing our brother from
among us.
SECOND: Be it resolved that in
the passing ot Brother Bennight,
Gamble Lodge has lost one of its
oldest and most loyal members and |
it reminds us that ere long we too
will be called to join him in the
Lodge above, there to be judged by
the Grand Master of the Universe.
THIRD: That a copy of these re-
solutions be spread upon the min-
utes of this Lodge, a copy publish-
ed in the Bastrop Advertiser and a
copy furnished the family of the
deceased bearing the seal of this
lodge.
Respectfully submitted:
S. L. BRANNON,
M. C. BOOTH,
Committee.
WOOD HEADS
SHRINE BAND
BEARS LOSE
PAST WEEK
C.ATEWOOI) NEWBERRY
The Bastrop Bears dropped two
games in a row the past week when
the Red Rock town team and the
Paige High School gave them a beat-
ing. The score in the Red Rock
game was 22-lti, the score in the
Paige game was I7-M.
The Bears had the Paige game on
ice and packed away when they had
a one point lead and two minutes to
play. Instead of stalling the Bears
attempted the sensational and the
Captain of the Paige team got a
running start at the goal and sunk
two field goals to win.
The Bears are uot for revenge in
their game with Paige here February
2. Thnts Tuesday, come out and see
this grudge battle.
Then, Thursday, the Beats battle
with their traditional enemy, the
Smithville Tigers, in Smithville. This
game is expected to be the sensation
of the Round Robin tournament, Fri-
day. the Bears motor over to Nan
Marcos and tangle with the Academy
Cubs on their indoor court.
The Bears have played 'i games,
won -1 and lost two. They i>av • scor-
ed Ifio points to their oppon n'.s s;i
and averaged 27 points to the game.
The f<<ur high point score
Woodrow Smith, Center
J. I). Cole, forward, !!<>.
Zac Lentz, guard. 20.
Billy Edwards, forward,
The remaining member
team have played in only part
the games and have not had th •
portunity to run up their individ
ADJOURNED TILL ,
FEBRUARY 2ND
State of Texas
County of Bastrop.
To the Honorable J. B. Price, Dis-
trict Judge:
The Grandjury has been In session
for seven days, to the best of its
ul^lity investigated aLl crime
brought to its attention. We have
returned tlifty one true bills: fifty
felonies and one misdemeanor. We
have endeavored to use common
sense in our work and have endeavor
m1 to handle the affairs presented
to us to the very best interests of
society, so far as we were capable
of judging.
We wish to thank the court for
his kindness and courteousies, the
sheriff and his department for ef-
ficient service, the bailiffs for their
untiring efforts in behalf of the
best interests of the County and its
citizenship.
The Grandjury wishes the per-
mission of the court to adjourn until
Monday, February 2, as we have one
mater under consideration that is
unfinished, and we wish the per-
mission of the Court to adjourn un-
til that date.
W. H. RIVERS, Foreman of
the Grandjury.
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NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS
The tax extent ion bill does not *
* extend the time for payment of *
* poll taxes. Poll ,tax must he *
* paiil on or before January 31st. *
which can lie done without pay- *
* ment of property tax. *
Pay Your Poll Tax TODAY. *
MO\m ORDER FROM Al S-
I K ALI A CREATES INTERES 1
! a re
40.
21.
of
the
of
op-
11. N. Bell Jr. received a money
order for 16 shillings from a man
in Noiuei'villo, Australia, to whom
he sold a budding knife some time
ago.
The letter bearing the money order
was about twenty-six days on its
journey to Texas.
As HI shillings meant next to
nothing to Mr. Bell, lie and the post-
master were forced to get out an in-
ternational table of silver in order
to put Pi shillings into $3.00, Amer-
ican money.
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LIST OF SETTING ON THE CIVIL
DOCKET OF DISTRICT
COURT
No. HOD)—The First State Bank
of 'Smithville vs. Dorothy Smith,
Admr. Reset for Saturday, January
31.
No. 0020—Elgin National Bank vs
Sam Molbcrg, et al. Set for Wed-
nesday, February -4.
No. 0051 Mrs- Katie Delivers, et
al, vs. Western Union Telegraph Co.
Set for Monday, February 0.
No. Ou.'ili Zina Jones, et a!, vs.
Sout Text Coaches, Inc. Set tor
M.., 'ay, February 2. :?.' o0.b0 n«rced
judgment.
Y ,mi"> 1 l.iliit May Deav«-r.- vs.
Sout!) Texa> Coaches, Inc. Net tor
Wednesday. February 11. £000,00
au e d Judgment.
No, OOCJk J. L. Wilbarger vs.
Lean ous Pane tt. et al. Set for
Thuisday, January 22. Judgment
for Plaintiff, reforming former judg-
ment.
No. 1M 71 - Edna L. Hammer vs. M.
No. 1)071 Edna L. Hamner vs. M.
Reset for Friday, January 23.
No. 0073 Otto Willie Eisenbarh,
et al, vs. Bastrop County Benefit
Association, set for fridav, Januarj
30. Continued.
Co.
I"
Rol
of
A. Biebas vs. Gulf Insurant
Set for Monday, February 2.
Sammie Moore, et al, vs. Bettie
Lockett, et al. Set for January 27.
Judgment for plaintiff, quieting
title.
No. 0035 Ike Winston vs. Bessie
Winston, set for Wednesday, Feb-
ruary 11. Divorce and division of i
prop' rty; jury trial.
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MARRUGE LICENSES ISSUED
The following marriage license
have been issued this week to dat«
Sylvetser Hilbig and Clam Kadura.
L. D. I>uvail and Elnorn Hill.
Bre Tolbert and
Rosa Freeman.
Alberta McGowan
Eddie Jones and
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C,R WD .11 IH REPOR I
The Grandjury which ha- been i"
si ssion I;"re for the pa t week, ha ■
adioiirned until Monday, February !'
1031.
They report, for the pa*t session,
the trials of 50 felonies, twenty-five
of them being cattle thefts. and the
remainder burglary, bootlegging,
assault with intent t > murder, and
assault with a prohibited weapon.
There was one misdemeanor, that of
carrying a pistol, which was trans-
ferred to county court for trial; and
ten divorces were granted.
licit on, January 2S. (Spl.) Ap
uring on the Baylor College Honot
11 for the fall term is the name]
Miss Mattie Claiborne of Bas-
trop.
Miss Claiborne, who is the daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Claiborne j
is a freshman and made 0 grade
points out of a possible 15 which is
considered a good scholarship record j
for any college student.
Letters of commendation for high j
scholastic ranking were sent their
parents by Dean E. (!. Townsend.
For the first time, Dean Townseiv1
sent letters of commendation to the
parents of 02 students who made no
grade less than "C" which has the
numerical equivalent of eighty. More
than 2"0 students made no grade less
than "B-".
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MUM F. TO BIRD III M'EKS
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\\ i I :tve a; opportunity to *
b'oi-k Be trop. Travis. William- *
s>n and Hays Counties and make
a closed season on quail, turkevs
and prairie chickens for three
y nrs. In which event the game j
* department will plant some onail
* and turkeys in this county. I
* would like o have an expres- * j
* sion from all persons interested * |
* within the next few days.
J. O. SMITH, ' *;
Representative, 127th Dist.
* Austin, Texas.
Jas. P. Wood has recent Iv t eon
elected president o*' the Ben 11
!!and, and presided Tuesday nij;ht a
the Band's annual banquet held 'n
'he Scottish Rite Cathedral in .wis
tin, with Potentate Edgar Smith of
Lock hart acting as offic. il host.
Mr. Wood ha-- been verv promi
uent in the Ben llur Band an I its
activities for a number of year. , and
the position to which hi bus 1 ceo
elected is verification of his recog
nized ability and popularity.
BED
CROSS GOES
TOP"
'OVER THE
In the recent call for funds is-
sued by the American Red Cross
headquarters for their million dol-
lar elief campaign, Bastrop County
responded with a little more than
their quota, which was $100.00, un-
der the able direction of Mrs. R. M.
Waugh, local chairman, and Dr. T.
I!. Taylor, County chairman.
Mrs. Waugh was assisted here by
Mrs. Maggie Green, and the two,
with tireless effort, canvassed the
town the first part of this week.
The response from the entire lo-
cality. according to Mrs. Waugh, was
splendid, with every que willing to
add his little bit to the relief of tin
les; fortur ate.
Mrs. Waugh has been in active
Red fro.-- •\erk for a mimbe of
.ears, and ha a thorough knowledge
of handling relief work of 'hat in-
tr.'ie. H« r many experience- and
pi rsonal ontact- with tiatior.il of
fifiiiIs of the organization has given
her a foundation for obtaining aid
of any sort through 'he onraniza
tion.
The population of the United
States of Monon-b'a is divided into
two intellectual groups- those who
want a drink and those who won't
let them have it.
Observations From The C apitol
Our Representative
Austin, February 24.—Last Tues-
day the new governor was inaugur-
ated and 1 am going to predict that
Texas will have the best administra-
tion during the next two years, since
the days of Hogg. Governor Ster-
ling, while wealthy has risen from
the ranks of the masses and be knows
the needs of the common people.
Following are some of the high
lights in his inaugural address:
"This is a great honor that has
been bestowed oil me- the supreme
honor of my life.' _
••1 have often thought the people s
interests would be better served il j
their servants would work in closer.
harmony."
"I think th' most important tune-,
tion of the government is to build i
Texas. Uuild it industrially, econo-1
mically, mentally, socially and spin
tual I y."'
"We best can relieve the I exa
farmer and stockman by relieving hi |
terrible tax burden." |
"Sulphur has provided millions of
dollars and there are other miner-
als, some of which have scarcely been
touched. .'They should be conserved
and their development encouraged
but they should be required to con-
tribute a fair share toward the sup
port of the government that protects
and nurtures them."
"In our waterways, Texas has re
sources as yet undreamed of in val
ue."
"In some respects there is too
much government in business, too
much regulation and restriction for
the state's good."
"I believe that good roads are the
most potent single factor in the for-
ward march of the state. The grow
th of Texas will be pretty much in
proportion to the growth of the
Texas highway system."
"Taxes are eating the heart
the people. The tax burden is a ser-
ious handicap to full and whole ome
state development."
"One good med'eine for tax ills is
economy in government. I hope it
will be administered in generous die
es during the next two years."
About 2<M) bills have been introduc-
ed in both houses and referred to
committees. At this writing the
speaker, with the various committee
chairman, are working on a plan that
op( n committee hearings will held
on all bills and arranged «> that any
one, who deserves, can get a hear-
ing on bills.
Under the new procedure the
house will not stand for any more
"railroading" bills thru committees.
If the people want to be heard they
will be given that opportunity.
The emergency tax bill as passed,
by the senate provided that this
year's taxes might be paid in two
instalments —one half now and the
balance in June, but the house decid-
ed that on account of but little money
being in the hands of the farmer in
June that it would be better to defer
the payment of all state and county,
road district, special and school tax-
es until October 15th, of this year,
except poll taxes which must be paid
on or before January 31. That is you
may pay your property taxes any
time between now and October 15th.
by adding interest at the rate of
10 per cent per annum, and no other
cost or penalty. After that time the
usual penalty and costs will be add-
ed.
I his amendment was substituted
for the senate bill and the senate
must concur in it before it is finally
adopted. This action is expected to-
day or tomorrow.
It is very likely, however, that a
permanent provision will be made for
the payment of taxes for future
years in installments either semi-
annually or quarterly, at this ses-
sion of the legislature.
A very strong auto drivers license
law has been proposed, making it
necssary for every person who drives
a car to stand an examination and
secure a license. The fee in this bill
is set at 50 cents for drivers and
$3.00 for chauffeurs and no person
under 15 years of age will be per-
mitted to drive. 1 will have a move
to say on this bill later.
One noticeable feature of this leg-
islature is the very large number of
old men. not for a number of years
has there been so many old members.
It is safe to say that two-thirds
the membership is past middle
which means that all measures
be given careful and mature
( ration.
This is fortunate indeed for i
of
age.
will
.1'lib-
has
leg-
been a long time, if ever, that
islntu>v ha- Ix en confronted with so
many and no important proh'emt.
i The rapidly changing economic con-
j ditions together with the great feel*
! ing of unrest, 'he financial depress-
ion, the crime situation and other
things of this character that must be
dt It with and solved to the be«- in-
terest of the public at large and it
will take old, experienced he.'ds to
work it out.
J. O. SMITH
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Standifer, R. E. & Standifer, Amy S. The Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 29, 1931, newspaper, January 29, 1931; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth206726/m1/1/?rotate=90: accessed July 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bastrop Public Library.