The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1915 Page: 1 of 8
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ALTO, TEXAS, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1915
Number 17
SERVICE!
The character of service we
render our customers is just
what you expect of a bank.
THE ALTO STATE BANK
CAPITAL STOCK $25,000.00.
THE GUARANTY FUNI) BANK
K.K.Florence, I're : T.I).Miller,Cashier; J. I).Rodders, A*a't('fi«liicr
C. W. Smith Dead
C. W. Smith liviug in the
Laudrum eomrauoity, died at
his home Monday at 3:30 p.
m., at the age of 27 years. He
was buried at Blackjack cem-
etery, Rev. Taylor, pastor of
the Methodist church of this
placc, conducting the service.
He leaves a wife, one boy and
two girls to mourn his loss.
The family has the sympathy
of their many friends in their
sad hour. . .
Miss Ruth Ramsey of For-
est attended the shower at
Mrs. M. J. Hogans last Fri-
day in honor of Miss Everlia
Singletary.
The Auction Sale
Attention is called to the
big ad found elsewhere in this
issue of Swann Furniture Co.
This concern is offering at
auction their entire stock of
Grandpa Muckleroy Dead
Grandpa Muckleroy after
an illness of several weeks
died at the home of his sou 2
miles south of town last Tliii/
rsday at 7:15, and was buried
in the Palestine cemetery the
following day at 4 o'clock,
Rev. Mathews officiating. Mr.
Muckleroy was one of the
best known of early settlers of
this country, and has been
identified with the country in
many ways for a long time.
He was 76 years of age, had
lived a consistent member of
the Baptist church for years.
He led a quiet unostentatious
life, doiug well his part, and
contributing whatever he was
called on to contribute along
life's pathway in the making
o' a better world and adding
Hustlers Give Banquet
Entertainments are essent-
ial to the spetdy progression
of any organization whether
based on the principal of
temporary accomplishments
or those concerning the more
sublime endowment of eternal
life. Realizing this u ;cessitv,
the entertainment committee
of the Hustlers class of the
Methodist church planed sew
eral weeks ago a banquet at
Brock and Edmonds cafe,
which took place Tuesday
evening. The Revival meeting
being in progress at the Bap-
tist church, the Hustlers
with the officers and teachers
of the Sunday school, also the
editor and family as honorees,
met at the Methodist church
and went in body to the Bapt-
happine s to people ist church where the usher had
touchtd hands with him. The
bereaved relatives have tht
sympathy of the people ii
their loss. The relatives atr
tending the funeral were his
sister Mrs. Ed Johnison of
merchaudise, located at the ^^ieDS biother, Phate Muck
Cully & Holcomb old stand,
to the buying public.
The sale is under the su-
pervision of Mr. Coupland, a
auctioneer, and eager buyers
have thronged the store since
Saturday, the opening day.
The sale, which is to close
Saturday, has been attended
with success from the begin-
ning.
Join the Hustlers.'
leroy and wife of Nacogdoches,
and Joliu Muckleroy of Jack-
sonville.
Notice To Our Customers
1
Have opened another GROCERY and FEED
STORE on main street, in the building for'
merly occupied by J. A. Smith, better known
as the old Agnew stand. I will at all times
have a full line of fresh groceries and feed, and at any
time on that side of town I will appreciate your business.
I m making some attractive prices on feed now, and will
1
e you the very best that can be had, at the very low-
Pnces in town. I have a delivery wagon and espcci-
a"y So''c t the patronage of the ladies. My motto is Ser-
V'cc' Quality and Prices, See me before you buy,
J. W. WILLIS
BILL WILLIS, In Charge
The Revival .
The n^eeting is taking on
great proportions. The pastor
would have this word with the
prayer groups. Let's be def-
inite in our petitions and
press with diligence to reach
the lost.
kindly reserved 86 chairs for
this class and their guest. It
was a pleasant sight to see the
54 young men with their
teachers in lead march into the
church, and we feel sure that
ihere is not a man woman or
child who are not proud of the
fact that Alto has a class of
this size. Rev. Merrill, the
Evanglist, delivered a plendid
address making a strong
appeal to the young men,
assuring-them of his apprecia-
tion of their presence. Re-
pairing to the cafe after servic-
es where a feast of nnrth and
wit was enjoyed as well as the
delights of the elaborate menu.
Merchant or Workingman
are equally welcome at
our bauk, and whether
the deposit be large or
small, the same coutesy
and attention is accord-
ed to all.
WE INVITE YOUR
ACCOUNT
because we can honest-
ly assure you that both
care and safety 011 our part guarantee to you the best
possible bauking service.
Continental State Bank
OF ALTO, TEXAS
Capital Stock - $20,000.00
Surplus - - - 10,000.00
$30,000.00
^lc Majestic ©ItcittreCftompmni
c*tcub to jtoit a cot-Mai imitation
to uttcub the utebbiutf ot"
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trout 8 to 11 y.
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"■'tively assure you that nothing 'approximating this
•' 1 before took place in our city—the most K'orKt,:jUS
>e most beautiful women.
Mlie ;':.t q/ ode of "RUNAWAY JUNE." Hie
I t " <* lli far produced. Written by ' BOR(">K
'' author of tlie "Get Rich (^uick \\ al-
^ries, and produced by Reliance Motion Picture Co.
; mijkr TlIU DATIv, FRIDAY, APRIL :3rd
Sunday, at 11 a. 111., at 3 p.
111. and at S p. 111. The evan-
gelist will teach the pastor's
class of Business Men at 9:30
and shew you the beauties of
that great Shepherd Psalm,
This is a golden opportunity,
let every redeemed soul be
busy. The meeting will con-
tinue through next week,
preaching at 10 o'clock, pray
er meetiug at the ladies rest
room for those in business at
3 p. 111. The farmers will
please take notice and if you
have to come to town in the
morning or afternoon come to
these services, we want you.
M. F. Drury.
Miss Maggie Robinson and
father spent Monday in city.
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statement. This class could
not have selected a more ap-
propriate name for they are
truly "Hustlers" and we
might add Boosters.
At The Majestic.
Saturday, April 17,2:30 and 8 p. m.
Victor Universal.
Mary Fuller in "My Ladv,
High and Mighty" A Comedy
Drama in 2 parts. Don't fail
to see this one, its fine.
Nestor Comedy, "A Maid
By- Proxy" with jack Dillion
and Billie Rhodes. The nove-
list in love with the maid, is setting was very attractive be
Camp Fire Girls Present
Play.
The Camp Fire Girls were
at their best last Friday night
when they presented "Anita's
Trial," which was a splen-
did 3 act play. A play some/
thing out of the ordinary and
very difficult for ameturs to
play. But this did not bother
them in the least but present*
ed the little play with perfect
ease doing justic to both them-
selves and play. The stage
Our Sunday School will . Every item of good things
meet next Sunday at 9:30. | that could grace "cullinarv
Bro. Merrill will preach 3 times art" greeted us. The tables
were artistically arranged aud
all was a repast never to be
forgotton. Mr. Decker the
teacher of the notable class
was wreathed in smiles as he
arose to make a short talk to
the visitors and liis class, as
he look over the shoulders of
the 54 stalwart young men arid
and then to the teachers and
officers of the other classes we
are sure he felt more like
boosting his class and telling
them how proud lie was of
them, but thinking of the
other teachers feelings we
imagine he made himself be-
lieve as Shakespeare says,
"The booster usually has
nothing but an abundance of
breath, and waste that—".sup-
erfluous breath" But Victor
Hugo would call its real name
"Hot Air," so he let Mrs.
Taylor have the floor who in
ja, very sweet manner assured
them of her appreciations as
tVe wife of the Pastor of
church with a class like this,
also told them that in her 25
years of Sunday school work
she had never seen a class of
this kind. The ether teachers
land officers made short talks,
which were all in Hustlers
favor. Mr. Hooks, one of the
most prominent members and
truly a Husler told why the 1
Hustler class was the largest
of the school. In his remarks
the other teachers raised no
i objection and we were lead to I
be1 'eve I:c was right in lib-
accused of stealing the silver
ware.
Two shows Saturday night,
8 and 9:15 p. in.
Monday night, April 19,
"The Master Key" episode
No. 6, and good comedy, don't
miss them.
Be a wise guy, join the
Hustlers Class and hustle.
ing a camp scene. The back
ground being of dog wood, the
floor of green moss, large logs,
and flowers, which altogether
made a very pretty wood scene.
Joe N. Rogers, of Nacogy
doehes was a visitor to this
city Saturday.
DRINK!
Artesian Soda Water made from Pure Artesian Water
No goods sold to retail trade. You
can buy from our customers at
75 cents per case delivered
Artesian Bottling Works
A-l FLOUR
Is Guaranteed, Try a Sack and
Have Better Bread |
USE WESSON OIL
Shortening, Frying Etc.
We Pay The Highest
Market Prices for EGGS
FRESH FRUITS AND CANDIES ALWAYS IN STOCK
SAM'S PLACE
The place where ycu ;,\.l your
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Allen, E. E. The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1915, newspaper, April 15, 1915; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth214329/m1/1/: accessed July 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Stella Hill Memorial Library.