Bell County Democrat (Belton, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, December 4, 1908 Page: 2 of 8
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DrPRICES
GREMU
Baking Powder
Awarded highest honors by the
great World's Expositions, and
proved of superior strength and
purity by the official tests.
No alum, no lime phosphates
Food officials, state and national,
with physicians, condemn the use
of alum in foody and deplore and
denounce the dishonest methods
by which alum baking powders
are imposed upon the public.
TIIE BELL COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Ho fleott In City Building.
(San Anto&io fixpreBS.)
If m thrifty Dutchman had not
made a good trade with the Indians
New York City might never have
existed. If some hardy trapper had
not mad3 camp on the lake shore
and prepared the way for Fort Dear-
born Chicago would probably be a
prosperous farming community at
this time. If Weatport had not of-
fered a good camping place for Plo-
neers Kansas City might now be a
food corn field.
'The origin of all cities was based
oa accident. Geographic and topo-
graphic conditions being favorabe to
through trains, the rates, the busi-
ness—all go past on the other side
to this day. Perhaps they always
will.
Now after twenty y^ars Oklahoma
City is a Metropolis. It has possibly
double the population of its nearest
rival, and good business men from
rival cities have removed to Oklaho-
ma City—for Oklahoma City has the
market, the transportation lines, is
the center. Neither city is so large
and important as to be safely en-
'.rcnched as a fixed metropolis—no
city ever Is. But the struggling vil.
lage was clearly outclassed until a
few years ago is now as clearly In
the lead. If any rival shall ever sur-
pass her It will be at a price far in
growth these cities that are now («xcess of what the price would have
Id the geographies and on the maps a 'ew years ago to maintain
ftecured their starts. Whatever else ' pre-eminence.
has been conducive to their progress The secret is not a si-cret. Rail-
has been .contributed by man. Old roads are necessity to cities. No city
Washington was once a metropolis has ever had too many and no city
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la Toxal, Bo Was Ban Felipe. 80
was Brazoria. Klther of these points
had all the natural advantages pos.
eessed by Dallas or San Antonio.
.Brazoria was a port of entry before
HouBtdll was heard of. Indlanola
was always as good a location, as
Galveston for shipping.
But Washington, San Felipe, Bra-
aorla and Indlanola are memories.
Houston, Galveston, San Antonio and
Dallas are In the metropolis class.
There is the reason. The reason is
not far to seek. Man Intervened and
took up the work that nature had
either neglected or only begun. Man
operated through the forces of in-
telligence and application of sclen.
^t'flc jjrinfcljpleij, What might be
pasture lands and fairly good cot-
ton farms Is now city property worth
$1000 ft foot. On the other hand,
what might have befcn the site of ten-
story buildings, is depreciated farm
land worth $25 an acre. The chief
agency of man In making the trans-
formation In the one case has been
transportation lines and enterprise.
In the other case it has been blind-
ness to possibilities of progressc, po«.
slbly lack of enterprise and in some
cases failure (o encourage develop-
ment.
In this true but home application
is to be found a germ of a thought
that applies with the same force now
to the metropolitan city of 100,000
la Texas that applied in the early
days to those promising villages that
are now but memories.
A recent example is a case in point
When Okahoma was opened t o set-
tlement twenty years ago two towns
had their start. Oklahoma City and
Guthrie are near the center of the
State thirty miles apart. The rival-
ry began the first day. It Is practi-
cally over now. Guthrie secured the
Territorial capital and became at
once the business and social center
of the Territory. One railroad served
both. For several Guthrie had a
long lead over all other cities in the
Territory. Guthrie secured the first
new railroad. It was the metropo-
lis. The people became purse-proud
and cock-sure. Oklahoma City plug,
ged along, a village. Oklahoma City
people went to Guthrie ta see the
theatrical attraction*- for Guthrie,
being the social center and the home
of wealth in the homely way that
wealth was measured in those former
days, had secured an opera house.
Oklahoma City had nothing upon
which to base that pride which goeth
before a fall. Oklahoma City had to
hoatle. Guthrie had a fixed status.
The Frisco and the Rock Island and
other smaller railways sought to en-
ter the new country that was making
good. Guthrie was unconcerned. It
was the metropolis and the capital.
Oklahoma City had to hustle. Okla-
homa City cramped herself and hy-
pothecated her credit to the last
coat to induce the new roads to come
thooo. They went. Then Guthrie
awoke. She could get branch lines by
pojriMnt of a bonus sufficient to
ham thorn. Guthrie was desperate,
gfc* went into her coffers and la a
woek secured over $100,000 in bonus
tor the branch llnso. She has them,
hsU the Oklakoma' City trains—the
will ever get too many. For capital
has to be shown.
There are other things that may be
learned in this little story.
No city Is ever justified in allow-
ing Itself to be sure of Its status.
No city can get along wlthctut mure
railroads.
No railroad that goes anywhere
and brings business ever costs a city
too much.
No citizen of a city is exempt
from his duty—to the extent of his
ability—to keep his city in the front
ranks.
San Antonio is no exception to the
general rule governing all cities that
expect to make good.
Rheumatism Recipe.
A Well-known authority on Rheu-
matism gives the following valuable
though s'fmple and harmless, prescrip
tion, which any one can easily pre-
pare at home:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half
ounce; Compound Kargon, one
ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsaparll-
la, three ounces.
Mix by shaking well in a bottle,
and take a tenspoonful after each
meal and at bed time.
He states that the ingredients can
be obtained from any good prescrip-
tion pharmacy at small cost, und, be.
ing of vegetable extraction, are harm
ncss to take.
This pleasant mixture, If taken reg
ularly for a few days, is said to
overcome nlmost any case of Rheu-
matism. The pain and sweling, if
any, diminishes with each dose, until
permanent results are obtained, and
without injuring the stomach. While
there are many so-called Rheuma-
tism remedies, patent medicines, etc.
some of which do give relief, few
really give permanent results, and
the above will, no doubt, be greatly
appreciated by many sufferers here
nt this time.
Inquiry at the drug stores of this
neighborhood elicits the Information
that the?e drugs are harmless and
can be bought separately, or the
druggists h?re will mix the prescrip-
tion for our readers If asked to.
Good Cough Medicine for Children.
The season for coughs and colds
Is now at hand and too much care
cannot be used to protect the child-
ren. A child Is much more likely to
contract diphtheria or scarl?t fever
when he has a cold. The quicker
you cure his cold the less the risk.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is the
sole reliance of many mothers an 1
few of those who have tried it are
willing to use any other. mrb. F. F.
Starcher, of Ripley, W. Va., says: "I
have never used anything other than
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for my
children and It baa always glveif good
satisfaction." Thla remedy contains
no opium or other narcotic and may
be given as confidently to a child as
to an adult. For sale by Henry How-
ell.
THANKSGIVING AT
NOLANVILLE.
Never before in the history of
this ltttle village do we find where
Thanksgiving was more thorough-
ly celebrate than was last Thurs-
day.
Several days beforehand prep-
arations were being made for a
grand feast.
Early Thursday morning quite
a crowd of young people assem-
bled at the depot to welcome a
party of visitors who had planned
them.
Six young ladies came from
Temple and were the guests of
Miss Willette Medlin. Miss Elsie
Weaver of Salado, who was one
of the teachers in the public
school here last year, was also a
passenger for Nolanville on the 5
a. m. train and was the guest of
Mrs. Paul Daugherty.
Misses Myrtle Danley and Mat-
tie Havens, and Mr. Sterling Dan-
ley of Belton were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Story.
Nothing of importance happened
in the morning, but after all had
partaken of a goodly lot of a
sumptuous dinner, a hay-ride was
proposed and all were eager to be
off.
A large wagon was soon filled
to overflowing with human freight
and with Mr. Claude Medlin act-
ing driver, they started south, not
knowing just where they were go-
ing, but feeling sure they were on
their way, and too, going at a rate
of speed that would make our old-
er heads dizzy.
When they reached Comanche
Gap it was decided that this would
be a delightful place to spend the
remaining few hours of the after-
noon.
Uncle Cotton Huggins, who for
many years was a hunter and trap
per in this part of the country,
was one of the party, and volun-
teered to guide all who wished to
go to the top of the mountain. Of
course all were willing to attempt
the ascent. With Uncle Cotton
leading, they all started, Indian
fashion, up the mountain trail.
Several times the leader would
command a halt, and while all
were renting he would point out
to them places where a white man
had been killed by an Indian, or
where some great Indian chief had
been slain by the white man.
Finally they reached the top-
most poin and from there looking
down into the valley of the Nolan
could be seen the towns of Kil-
leen, Nolanville, Belton and Tem-
ple. Some few even declared they
iould see Waco.
They visited Comanche Cave,
where a number of Indian arrow
heads were found. One young
man claims to have found an In-
dian's skull, but Uncle Cotton de-
clares it was only the skull of a
cow.
It was now beginning to be
dark, so they decided to return to
the wagon. After being sure that
no one had been lost, they returned
to town.
The entertainment at the resi-
dence of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Medlin
Thursday night was enjoyed by
all.
Most of the visitors left on th<*
midnight train Thursday night.
Mooney Miggles.
Beware of Frequent Colds.
A succession of colds or a pro.
tracted cold Is almost certain to end
in chronic catarrh, from which few
persons ever wholly recover. Give
every cold the attention it deserves
and you may avoid this disagreeable
dlseas;. How can you cure a cold?
Why not try Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy? It is highly recommended.
Mrs. M. White, of Butler, Tenn., says:
"Several years ago I was bothered
with my throat and lungs. Someone
told me of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. I began using it and 't
relieved me at once. Now my throat
and lungs are sound and well." For
sale by Henry Howell.
Span of Horses for Sale.
I have a span of fine large young
work horBes. I will have for sale on
the public square in Belton on first
Monday. Will work anywhere.
Weight 1300 lbs. each. Who wants
them. W. J. JONES,
2tp. Killeen, Tex.
DaHghtfal Jelly lolls fresh every
day at Graves City Bakery.
Nice
Presents
In Holiday Goods, Birthday
Presents and Christmas Goods
our stock was never more com-
plete and interesting. All the
latest fads in
Umbrellas,
Cbinaware.
Dolls and Toys.
Call around and see oui assort-
ment l>efore you purchase. We
can save- you money on every-
thing.
Ti e Racket Store
Wigginton Bros., P^ops.
Next door to Masonic Building.
HOG RIDGE.
Hello! Here I come ringing
again since we were visited Satur- j
day night by a good rain, which j
was appreciated by a:l . We now
feel like telling the good news.
The farmers of tnis place are
very busy now preparing for an-
other crop, which we are quite
sure will be a good one, for Old
Dog Ridge very seldom fails.
Mr. Henry Dawson and son
Early, and Ed Malear, who went
out to view the Coleman country,
came back favorably impressed
with that part of West Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carpenter
spent Sunday night with her moth-
er, Mrs. Wireman. *
Messrs Tom Reid and Jack
Dawson were pleasant callers at
Mr. McCaslin's Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. George Malear vis-
ited their daughter, Mrs. John
Ross, in Coryell, last week.
Misses Etta and Mary Wireman
went to Belton Saturday shopping.
We were glad to welcome Mr.
and Mrs. Alf Elliott in our com-
munity. They have occupied the
home of which Mr. Ruff Moore
and family have recently moved
from, while still Mr. Moore's folks
will be missed by their many
friends here.
I want to compliment Miss Hen-
rie Karnes who is teaching at this
place. School is progressing nicely
all of her scholars seem to love
her, for they realize that she is
doing all she can in their behalf.
The speaking at this place Mon-
day night by Superintendent Gris-
som was very well attended and
all who were present seem to en-
dorse everything that was said.
Mrs. Sile Baggett of Haskell Co.
spent last week with her mother,
Mrs. George Malear.
Ask Early McCaslin if he isn't
the champion 42 player (?)
Miss Kittie Lou Porter of Belton
was the guest of Lucile Varnell
last Friday.
Wonder why Lawrence Wire-
man was walking last Sunday af-
ternoon when he has such a sporty
buggy and horse.
Master Bobbie Malear spent last
Mcnday night with Master Early
McCaslin.
Mr. Willie' Miller is visiting
homefolks near Mt. Calm this
Mr. Tom Reid called at Mr. Ma-
lear's again Sunday night. His
His visits .are remarkable here
lately by their regularity. Aren'*-
they, Tom?
Well, for fear these items will
become tiresome I will ring off
for this time. Success to the Demo-
crat a«d its many readers.
Blue Bell.
For That Bull Feeling After Eating.
I haye jised. Chamlftr| ia'B Stom-
ach and Liver tablets for some timp.
and can testify that ibey have don'?
me more good than any tablets 1
have ever used. My trouble was a
heavy dull feeling after eating.—
David Freeman, Kempt, Nova Scotii.
These tabhts strengthen the stomach
and improve the digestion. They al-
so regulate the liver and boyels.
They are far superior to pills but
cost no more. Get a free sample a'
Henry Howell's drug store and se
Come and see the great cook-
ing wonder at our store all next
week. See advertisement in this
paper.
Smith & Peyton Hdw. Co.
Drop in and have a cup of col-
fee and hot biscuits at our store
any day next week. Will be glad
to see you if you intend to buy
or not.
Smith & Peyton Hdw. Co.
Old sofas, cloth-covered chairs
and all cloth-covci ed furniture
can be made to look like new by
simply painting them with a hot
solution of Putnam Fadeless
Dyes. Ask your dealer.
W. E. Cline.
Wanted—Turkeys And Fresh Eggs.
We are always in the market
with highest market price in
CASH Bring the stuff to head/
quarters. We are prepared-to
buy all in Texas.
Everett G^ain Co.
39-2t Beltcn, Texas
Quail Shooting.
If you want the best shells, I have
all the standard makes, in smokeless,
lemi-smokeless and black powder.
Best line of guns and sporting goods
In the city. a. D. potts.
FALL AND WINTER SHOE STYLES
Our Line of Fall and Winter Shoes cannot be surpassed in Quality and
btyle. We have the size and width for any foot, and the price for every
purse. Shoes that suit any and every occasion. : : : 1
Our Men's Shoes
Edwin Clapp's Bench Made
Come in Patent Kid,
Kangaroo Calf, Vici
Kid, and Glazed Calf,
Leathers, Button or
BlucherLace.all Styles
Toes, at
56.50, $6.00 and
$550
Our Special
Bench Hade
Come in all the good
Leathers, Patent Kid,
Vici K i d., Kantraroo
Calf, and Glazed Calf,
Leathers in Button or
Blucher Lh.ce, and all
Styles Toes, at
$5-oo
Our flonarch
Made in all the best
Leathers, all styles of
Toes, Button or Bluch-
er Lace at
54>oo, $3.50 and
53.oo
Our 3oys, Youths and
Little Gents Shoes in
all the New Toes and
Leathers, at
$2.50, $2.00, $1.75
Si.5o and $i.25
Our Ladies Shoes
Our New Boottee
Made in best Patent
Colt Leather, at
54.OO
Our Empress
Line
Made in all Styles
and all the New and
Serviceable Leath-
ers, all styles toes
and heels, at
$3.50 and $3.00
Our Extra Value
Line
Made in all Styles
and new Serviceable
Leathers, the best
values made at
$2.50, 52.00 and
51.50
Our Hisses and
Childrens Shoes
in all the New Toes
and Leathers, at
52.50, 52.00,
51.75, $« 50 and
$1,25
Come in and have us fit your Foot. We have your size and style
Rubbers
HOLIDAY FARES
TO THE
OLD STATES
In Thi
SOUTHEAST
\V,i! He
LOW TUBS YEAR
VIA
If you expec' to maktyti trip just
call on ary Santa F* Agent—he
will be glad to quote you Holiday
fares and explain train ei-vice.
Or address
W. S. KEENAN
G. P. A. Galveston
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NOTICE TO HUNTERS.
Notice is hereby (riven that no
hunting or trespassing will be
permitte.l on an.v of tny lands.
E. E. G HAVES.
Fruit cakes better than mother
used to make costs less than you can
bake them yourself at
OLIN SHAVES CITY BAKERY
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Why buy a cat in a sack? At
our exhibit next week we will
show you a Majestic in actual
operation.
Smith & Peyton Hdw. Co.
FOR SALE—184 1-2 acres of
good improved agricultual land
2 miles south west of Belton.
With good wind mill and large
amount of good timber. See
l mo. P. K. Austin.
Owner.
Dime Saved
IS TWO DIMES MADE
As a Reminder We Will Offer
For The Next Ten Days
One Sack Good Flour
81.25
Pounds Good Coffee
$1.00
Call And See Us For Anything
in the Grocery Line.
You Save a Litth on Evary Purchase
Shine & Morgan
Cotton • Texas
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COPVSiCHT
THE CHARM
OF MUSIC
Cenendg upon the skill
of the performer and the
excellence cf the instru-
ment. The tatter essen-
tial is guaranteed in all
instruments sold by
Howell.
If You Desire a
Violin, Mondolin, Guitar, Banjo, Accordeon
or any instrument on the list you will receive
full value for your money at our store
HENRY HOWELL
THE AVENUE DRUGGIST
BELTON* TEXAS
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Sold Only At
THE TURF BAR
Buck Taylor, Prop. Belton, Texas
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PAINLESSS DENTISTRY
We want your work and in order to get it will allow your car fare
from Belton to Temple on $5,00 worth of work or more, and will guaran-
tee all our work for 10 years, in writing. We have had 12 years prac-
tical experience and will do vour work by our expert Painless Methods
at the following Exceedingly Low Prices.
Set of Teeth $5 00 to 810.00 Gold Fillings $1.00 up
Gold Crowns $5.00 Painless Filling $1.00ud.
Pridge Work $5.00 White or Bone 50c
Painless Extraction-50.
Over Brady A Blaek
UNION PAINLEbS DfcNTISTfV
DR. THOMAS, Prop.
Temple, Tjr
THE DEMOCRAT 50c PER YEAR
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Bell County Democrat (Belton, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, December 4, 1908, newspaper, December 4, 1908; Belton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth232371/m1/2/: accessed June 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.