The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 8, 1917 Page: 1 of 6
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THE ALTO HERALD A; JOB PRINTING CO.
Ofllice of Publication, Bu,y Avenue
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $1.00PER YEAR
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ALTO, TEXAS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY fqi7
Number 8
Save for a Definite Purpose
You Will Need Money for Christmas
Here is an Easy Way to Get It
a SURE WAY
to Have It
Join Our Christmas Club Which IS NOW OPEN
For Class 2, pay 3 cents the first week, 4 cents the second week, 6 cents the third week, and so
on, and we w.ll pay you at the end of 40 weeks $1640.
Or in Class 5, pay 5 cents the first we?k, 10 cent* the second week, 15 cents the third week, and
so on, and we will pay you at the end of 40 weeks #41.00.
YOU MAY REVERSE THE ORDER OF PAYMENTS
IF YOU WISH JO DO SO
For instance, in Class 2, going up, the payments start with 2 cents and end with 80c. If y^u
desire to do sq, you may start with 80c the first week ami pay 2 ceuts less every week until the last
week's payment will be 2 cents. You may do the sarte in Class 5 - '
Or yon can join Class 50 and pay 50c each week straight through, or you can join Class ioo and
pay $1.00 each week straight through.
• PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE EVERY WEEK
OR MAY BE'MADE IN ADVANCE
Can you think of an easier way t > provi ie money for Christinas presents? Join yourself—ejet
every one in your family to join. Show this to your friends and get them to join
EVERYBODY IS WELCOME TO JOIN. Yw\..<ean join now. Call and let us tell you about our plan
MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS A MERRY ONE
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F. F. FLORENCE, President
T. D. MILLER, Cashier
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J. E. WAITERS,
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OBJECTS TO BIC
PRIATIONS.
APPRO-
MAN KILLED NEAR FOREST.
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M. KING. Secretary to
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WELLS SCHOOL HOUSE BURNS. no stove la the Huditorium and no
' 1" fire had been made'in the class'room
The splendid new two story brick bolow for several hours. The house
Maoolhouse at Wells burned last was built in the summer of 1915, and'. ..... .. ...
Friday afternoon about 5 o'clock.' the second term of school was being I Murray, concerning the' killing which
School was closed at 4 o'clock, but ■ taught in it. The building alone occurred near Forest Friday after-
We are in receipt of the following:
letter from our friend, Mr. J. R.
• number of ladies, members of the
Mothers' Ctub„remained in the build-
ing for more than half an hour and
had been gone only a few minutes
when flames were discovered burst-
ing through the roof. Those first
on the ground are' of the opinion
that the fire originated between the
ceiling and the roof of Jhe auditori-
um. The entire school and a num-
ber of visitors wpre in the auditorium
in the literary society until a few
minutes after 4 o'clock. There was
costs $6400, the piano, furniture and
other fixtures costs at least $1000.
There was $4,500 insurance on the
building and $500 on the furniture.
School has been closed for the
term.
THANKS.
We desire to extend thanks to
those who so faithfully worked in the
saviijg of o#r homevfron t, fire Wed-
nesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Williams.
R VICE
We know that we caunot continue to increase our bus-
iness, as we are striving to do, unless we give the
public a square deal. It makes no difference whether
you buy a cigar or a sponge, a box of fine chocolates or
a stick of gum, a man's size fine comb or a brush for
baby's silken locks, a box of writing paper or a glass of
sodaj^ater—we want you to be satisfied so that you
will come to see us agaiu.
We take a personal interest in our business and in the
patronage of our customers. Let this be an urgent,
standing request, that if at any time you feel that the
article you bought has not given the value recommend-
ed, you will give us the pleasure of personally adjust-
ing yonr complaint. More we cannot do and we would
not do less. A share of_your patronage is solicited. —
Best fountain service in town. A trial
will convince you of the truthfulness
of this assertion.
F. B.
GUINN DRUG
[&XqJUL Store
CO.
TJie
noon.
"If you have not received the in-
formation from some other sourc*.
will say that an aged man was killed
a few miles above here on the Cotton
Belt railroad last Friday afternoon.
He was murdered and placed on the
track and run over by the local, his
body being terribly mangled. An
arrest was made and the party taken
to Rtjak. It is «aid a very, strong
case is woven around him. The mur-
dered man was a stranger tramping
through the country. The supposed
murderer was a resident living near
where the crime was committed.
Robbery is the supposed cause. Have
not had an opportunity of verifying
these reports. I do not remember
the name of the accused, but he was
married and a well to do young farm-
er.
Mr. and Mrs. John"-A. Long, Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Cook of Evangeline,
La., Jim Allen of Kenedy, Mr.
Bud Allen and son, Bep, of
Boiee and John and Bill Wallace of
Nacogdoches who were called to bed-
side of Mr. John T. Allen, were able
to return to their respective hpmes,
this week since the improved cop^jji
tion of Mr. Allen.
It will be good news to the gen-
tleman's friends in this city to learn
that Mr. B. C. Shattuck has been
made cashier of the Farmers' & Mer-
chants State Bank at Mt. Selman,
which institution was reopened for
business last week after an elapse of
«everal months— Mr;—Shattuck-hr-a
worthy young man and Alto people
are pleased at his continued advance-
ment in business.
Washinton D. C., Feb. 3.—Repre-
sentatives Dies and Callaway both
ardent pacifists, who refused, at the
Democratic caucus Friday night to
support the administration's revenue
bill, intended to pay the cost of pre-
paredness legislation, may cause par-
ty leaders trouble before the bill is
past. Eleven other democrats have
already announced opposition to the
bill, and it is thought others will join
them, unless administration whips
can head them off. Their reflection,
aide4 by announced solii) republican
opposition,' may result in defeat of
the measure. ...
Dies issued a statement yesterday
painting out that he has consistently
opposed greater army and navy bills,
aid will there fore vote against pro-
ving money for this legislation.
.6 said:
"The new revenue measure, ac-
ording to its own terms, is a tax, to
provide increased appropriations for
the army and navy at this session
dope $2,000|060,000 over the Appro-
priations made at the last session.
j"I am against these increases. I
votfd,against both army afld navy-
bills at the lhst ' session, because I
thbught them too large. It would
therefore be inconsistent for me to
vote these new taxes, which would
rat be needed, except to meet the
[tbposed military and naval in-
creases.
"There is rapidly growing up in
the country, state and nation, the
most reckless extravagance. That
means taxes and more taxes. I shall
vote against the whole outfit."
We Buy Chickens, Eggs
and Butter
CASH OR TRADE
Bring in what you hare to offer, we ship twice each
week. Saturdays and Wednesdays. If you haven't
already lined up with us, please come on and join the
band wagon. We are always glad to have new custom*
crs, come in.
New Garden Seeds Just Received
Will have plenty of seed Irish potatoes in due time.
Come in and place your order before it is too late
We are looking for a straight car load of White Crest
Flour to arrive this week. Try a sack and be convinced
hat we handle the best flour that money will buy,
f V" W I PHONE 96
Ilitws-&T
Crouch.
Borryman & Watters will have on
display Fridny and Saturday, F«b.
15th and 16th, a splendid line of new
Coat Suits, one-piece dresses, skirts,
shirt waists, piece goods, new
ty good3, etc.
Mrs. Fannie McFadden and daug|
ter came in Inst Sunday to make h]
home with her uncle, Mr. Van Eva
Her daughter, Miss Bertha, has b
i eaip.ujeu willl tfie
nova
THE LADIES OF ALTO
and
Surrounding Country
are invited to attend
ie Spring and Summer
1 Opening of New Merch-
andise on February
16 and 17,1917
at
Ij.Ui X X-X.
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hay, oats, bran
CORN MEAL
We sell Seed Irish Potatoes at 90c a peck; $3.60
a bushel. The next we get will be higher.
6 packages garden seed for 25cts.
COMPOUND LARD AT FIFTEEN CENTS A POUND
FIVE GALLONS BEST OIL FOR 65c this week only
Just received a big shipment of assorted candies
—high grade bulk chocolates, all kinds stick and
fancy candies. Greek Candy Kitchen Candies
also in stock.
SAM'S PLACE
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Allen, E. E. The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 8, 1917, newspaper, February 8, 1917; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth214410/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Stella Hill Memorial Library.