Bell County Democrat (Belton, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, December 4, 1908 Page: 4 of 8
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DIRECTORS:
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P^^C._B. 8milh, S«c-Trfi i.,
Tvl«r, T. W. Cochran.
W. M. WOOD ALL, «UM|ir.
MMSCRtPTtON. «OC.
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at the Belton Postoffice as Sec
o«d Claw Mail Matter.
Democrat Stock Holders.
F. K. Austin
VMnk Baker
S. C. Clabaugh
T W. Cochran
4«o. W. Cole, Jr
T. A. Cook
A. L. Curtla
W. P. Denman
Coleman Eads
K. R. Everett
J. . Elliott
G. M. Felts
RoyHammersmlth
Dr. C. Freeman
©, g. Fisher
J. M. Frazler
J. H. Head
Thos.
W. 8. Hunter
J. D. Law t
M. P.McElhannon
T. L. Means
J. Z. Miller, Sr.
A. M. Monteith
J. Z. Miller, Jr.
J. C. Preston
S. M. Ray
J. H. Reese
Hosea Robinson
C. B. Smith
N. K. Smith
M. A. Stamper
B. R. Stocking
Geo. W. Tyler
Dr. W. A. Wil
Yarrell
Ison
Don't overlook the meeting of
the commercial club next Friday
right. The c.ub needs your
presence and the town needs
yonr effort.
The people of Houston seem
to be well satisfied with Mayor
Rice's administration. He is,a
live wire and Houston people
should insist that he continue in
the same harness.
The citizen's committee at
Waco has named the men whom
it wants as commissioners of the
new form of city government.
It's a safa bet that these four
men will not be elected.
The mrst delightful impulse
that should fill the human heart
at this season of the year is the
anticipation of contributing to
the happiness of the children in
some poor and unfortunatehome.
With all the discussion of "com-
pulsory education" the street ur-
chin continues to pursue the
even tenor of his way with a
pocket full of fire crackers an-
ticipating Christmas. How could
we do without him?
We are looking forward
with satisfaction to the time
when we won't have to take
Roosevelt's pellets three
times a day before eating-
Waco Times-Herald.
They'll be the same pellets all
right, only served by a different
hand, which may affect the taste
somewhat.
President Roosevelt has done
much toward cementing the
north and south and now comes
his man "Friday" who will ad-
dress the southern men now liv-
ing in New York City on next
Monday. It is within Mr. Taft's
province to make himself very
popular in the south, and his
coming speech will be regarded
as tae key note in this direction.
Advertising Paya Mm.
While ot the grocery store of Jim
Roberson one day recently a reporter
for The Democrat, asked what results
he had received from his locals
placed In the Democrat since he had
beea in the grocery business. "I have
made money out of them," he replied.
"I have had people to tell me of read
*ng them who lived In the remotest
•nda of the county and who came
here to trade with me and whom I
- feel aure would not have done so If
I had not advertised."
It will be remembered by the peo-
ple here that Mr. Roberson started
into the grocery business with a very
small stock and has from time to
toe added to it till today, he has
one of the most extensive stocks of
groceries in the city.
The Democrat does not claim to
have been the means by which Mr.
Roberson has obtained success, but
only claims a small amount of the
credit,
DeWitt's Carbollzed Witch Hatel
Salve haa many imitators. There is
oiie original, and the name DeWltt
la on every box. Best salve for
burns, scratches and hurts. It la
especially good for piles. Sold by
Belton Drag Co.
«Tb IWfc tha Calf Made."
One day. through the primeval wood.
A calf walked home, u good
ealvea ahould;
But made a trail, all bent aakew,
A crooked trail, as all calves do.
Since then two hundred years have
fled.
And, I Infer, the calf la dead;
But atlll be left behind his trail.
And thereby hangs my moral taie.
The trail was taken up next day
By a lone dog that passed that way
And then a wlae bell-wether aheep
Pursued the trail o'er vale and
ateep,
And drew the flock behind him, too,
Aa good bell-wethera alwaya do.
And from that day, o'er hill and
glade,
Through those old woods a path
was made;
And many men wound in and out.
And dodged, and turned, and bent
about,
And uttered words of righteous wrath
Because 'twas such a crooked path.
But still they followed—do not
laugh—
The first migrations of that calf,
And through thla winding woodway
stalked,
Because he wobbled when he
walked.
This forest path became a lane.
That bent, and turned, and turned
again;
This crooked lane became a road,
Where many a poor horse, with hia
load,
Tolled on beneath the burning sun,
And traveled some three miles in
one;
And thus, a century and a half
They trod in the footsteps of that
calf.
The years passed on in swltfness
fleet,
The road became a village street;
And this, before men were aware,
A city's crowded thoroughfare;
And soon the central street was this
Of a renowned metropolis;
And men two centuries and a half
Trod In the footsteps of that calf.
Each day a hundred thousand rout
Followed the zigzag calf about,
And o'er his crooked journey went
The traffic of a continent.
A hundred thousand men were led
By one calf near three centuries
dead.
They followed stilled his croked way,
And lost one hundred years a day;
For such reverence Is lent
To well-established precedent.
A moral lesson this might teach,
Were f ordained and called to
preach.
For men are prone to go it blind
Along the calf paths of the mind,
And work away from sun to sun
To do what other men have done.
They follow In the beaten track,
And out, and in, and forth, and
back,
And still their devious course pursue,
To keep the path that others do.
But how the wise old wood gods
laugh
Who saw the first primeval calf.
Ah! many things this tale might
teach,
But 1 am not ordained to preach.
—Author Unknown.
Making of Vinwr.
The best veneer is sawed, but a
peat deal is sliced and still more
is "rotary cut." By the last named
process logs of the dosired wood are
steamed until they are soft and then
fixed in a lathelike machine, in
which they are turned against a
wood knife. As the log rotates
against tha knife veneer of the de-
sired thickness is peeked off in a
continuous slice, as if you should
re an apple, going deeper and
eeper at each complete turn, until
notning is left bnt the core. The
center of the log left after the ve-
neer is cut is also called a "core."
A good deal of waste occurs in the
manufacture of veneer. It is al-
ways a problem, for instance, what
use to make of the cores left bv the
rotary process. In many cases these
are used for pulp wood, pillars or
panel headings, and they are largely
used also for fuel, excelsior, crates,
boxes and baskets.
Candy, Candy.
r hare tn stock, good candy, sweet
caady, chocolate candy, stick candy,
nliad candy, fancy candy, candy of
•n kinds. Cheap candy, expensive
candy, box «andy. package candy, In
fad. i tow any kind of candy yon
eoVM desire. Also a large line of
(tnarorks of all kinds and deecrlp-
tiofts. All the varieties of nnts. figs,
Mi and' fruit eake ingredient*.
JIM ROBBRSON,
The Book Bottom Grocer.
The Thimble club was enter-
tained on Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. C. E. Metcalf. The usual
hour of needle work followed the
business session and cream and
cake and mints were enjoyed la-
ter in the afternoon. The members
present were Mesdames Rylander,
Furman, J. D. Young, R. C. Fish-
er, Stocking, Monteith, Morey, E.
C. Wedemeyer. The guests were
Mrs. Walton of Temple and Mrs.
Maney of Smithville.
Mrs. L. T. Batte entertained on
Friday afternoon the Library Club
in its regular meeting which was
an intensely interesting one, Ferns
in profusion ornamented with their
dainty beauty this pretty home
which was aglow with shaded
lights on this occasion. For roll-
call each member drew a quotation
which had been provided by the
hostess and Mrs. J. S. Agee drew
the verse containing the word
"fern" and was given a lovely
growing fern. In the bow and ar-
row contest Mrs. Fisher came near
est the mark and in the drawing
contest Mrs. W. R. Miller was suc-
cessful. Wishbones were the sou-
venirs. The refreshments were de-
licious consisting of chicken salad,
olives, bread and butter sand-
wiches, chocolate, whipped cream
cake. Besides the members these
guests were presnt: Mrs. W. R.
Miler, Mrs. Amanda Miller of New
York and Miss Cora LamS.
Who Was Jack Robinson?
Jack Robinson has long been n
favorite synonym for rapidity of
speech or action, but possibly few
people who use the phrase are aware
that Jack Robinson was a real live
peraon.
"As a politician," says Lady Dor-
othy Nevill in her "Reminiscences,"
"John Robinson was a great favor-
ite with George III. His political
career was long, for he was a mem-
ber for Harwich during twenty-six
years, being on one occasion bitter-
ly attacked by Sheridan, who, de-
nouncing bribery and its instigators,
replied to the cries of Ofame!
Name!' by pointing to Robinson on
the treasury bench, f exclaiming at
the same time, 'Yes, I could name
him as soon as I could say Jack Rob-
inson,' and thus originated the say-
ing still current at the present day."
Geo. Austin has purchased an in-
terest in the Tulloch tin ahop. The
shop will hereafter go under the
name ot Tulloch ft Austin.
SOCIAL AND LITERARY EVENTS
(By Miss Junta Osterhout.)
All item* intended for thia column ahould be telephoned or maile
to Miaa Oaterhout.
Mr. Wm. Holliday and daughter,
Miss Ettie May, have returned
from Austin where the attended
the funeral of Mr. Holliday's sis-
ter, Mrs. Terrell, wife of Judge
Terrell. Mrs. Terrell was a most
interesting character having spent
many years in travel and in Tur-
key with her disiinguished hus-
band who was minister to Turkey
during President Cleveland's ad-
ministration.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Baptist church and the Mission-
ary association met in the College
parlors on Monday afternoon and
had as their guests thirty members
from like societies at Temple. Af-
ter a most enjoyable program
dainty refreshments were served.
The 10th grade pupils of the
High School met for a social even
ing with their class mate, Miss
Mary Miller on Wednesday. There
was a bon fire on the lawn. Games
| and songs and a camp fire lunch
contributed to the happiness of the
occasion.
The Philathea class of the Bap-
tist Sunday School entertained
their young gentlemen friends on
the evening of Nov. 26 at the home
of Rev. W. B. McGarity. The class
colors,light blue and white, were
in evidence in the decoration of
Darlor, library and dining room.
Autumn leaves always so beauti-
ful in their rinch coloring added
their charm also. After a num-
ber of interesting and amusing
Barnes the guests wc-c served de-
licious cream and cake around the
oolished table with its pretty cen-
terpiece of maindenhair fern and
chrysanthemums. After a few
earnest talks on Baraca work the
voung gentlemen present organized
themselves into a Baraca class,
choosine Mr. Georee Rosborough
for president. Mr. Henderson sec-
retary and Mr. McGarity teacher.
The Philatheas and new Baracas
express their thanks to Miss Mar-
garet Stamper, the enthusiastic
president, and her efficient commit
tee, for this delightful evening.
Hon. and Mrs. George W. Tyler
are in Waco where Mr. Tyler at-
tended the meeting of the grand
council of royal and select masters
of Texas. Mr. Tyler's name ap-
pears on the standing committee on
Foreign Correspondence.
Mrs. Walter Woodward of Cole-
man, who is remembered here as
Miss Mildred McClelland, a pretty
Baylor girl, made a brief visit to
friends here this week. She was
accompanied by Miss Eva Belle
Flint of Temple.
Mrs. J. Z. Miler and daughter,
Miss Mary, and Mesrs. Earle Fer-
guson, Jarrette Law and Doyle
Cole have returned from Tehuaca-
na, where they attended a Sunday
School convention.
A union Thanksgiving service
was held on last Thursday morning
at ten o'clock in the First Metho-
dist church of which Rev. J. D.
Young is pastor. Rev. A. F. Cun-
ningham of the Presbyterian
church read President Roosevelt's
proclamation. Rev Williams of the
Christian church read the scrip-
ture and Rev. W. B. McGarrity of
the Baptist church preached the
sermon, which was eloquent and
patriotic. There was special mu-
sic, Mrs. A. L. Curtis presiding at
the beautiful pipe organ. Miss
Giesecke of Baylor College played
a violin solo and Miss Virginia
Hatcher sang a lovely solo. The
Firemen in uniform attended the
services in a body and the church
was filled to its capacity with a
grateful people who joined in kin-
dred love, and praise and thanks-
giving to God.
The Erisophians. the boys de-
bating society of the Belton Acad-
emy were hosts on Friday even-
ing for the students, faculty and
last year's young lady graduates.
The school rooms were beautiful-
ly decorated with the7 society and
Academy colors and foliage from
the forests. Games and merry
making were followed by an ele-
gant banquet at which the boys
served turkey, salads and all the
accessories of a feast suited for an
epicure. This was followed by Col
lege songs and later by a service of
punch and cake. All attending are
loud in praise of the Erisophians
as royal entertainers*
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs.
George E. Simpson ehtertained the
Woman's Wednesday Club at her
attractive home. The feature of
the evening was a most instructive
and entertaining lecture by Mr. G.
E. Simpson. He chose as his sub-
ject Wagner, and showed the de-
velopment of the opera, classing
by piano illustrations from the
Ring. By special request Mr.
Simpson also played one of his
own beautiful compositions. Dur-
ing the social hour which conclud-
ed the afternoon's pleasures Mrs.
Simpson served delicious tea and
wafers.
Mrs. A. D. Potts and Misses Ana
bel Burford and Mary Pettus Thom
as will leave Monday for Gaines-
ville to attend the State Confer-
ence of the Daughters of the Am-
erican Revolution.
Mrs. J. W. West left this week
to visit relatives in Giddings, from
which place she will go to visit
her son, Roy, and daughter, Mrs.
Blake at Lake Charles, La.
Mesdames W. K. Saunders and
Thos. Yarrell Sr. left Tuesday for
Terell to attend as delegates the
State meeting of the Daughters of
the Confederacy.
Miss Riba Martin of Lampasas
and Mrs. Will Martin of Temple
were among the out-of-town guests
here for the Yaw concert.
An elegant expression of hospi-
tality was the dinner given at Mr.
and Mrs. G. A. Gray's on Main St.
Thanksgiving day.
Mrs. Forrest George of Ballinger
was the guest this week of Mes-
dames J. R. Donnell and Lizzie Os-
terhout.
It is with regret that the many
friends of Mr. J. E. Lord learn
that he is again quite ill.
JMiss Eva May Glover of Waco
is visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
Eva Hoghes.
Miss Calra Sparks has returned
from a visit to relatives at Sweet-
water.
Miss Belle Tyler is entertaining
her cousin, Miss Childers of Tem-
ple.
Misses May and Susie Connell
of Waco were here Wednesday.
Mrs. R. Engleman spent Thanks
giving with relatives in Waco.
Nn-il 'Rks.-pI Vqs refurned to
u.—>a 9-,^ Antonio.
Miss Lillian Wells, en route to
Terrell where she will visit her bro
ther Mr. Will Wells, and attend the
Daughters of the Confederacy
meeting, spent Monday in McKin-
ney, the guest of Miss Jessie Dow-
el. Miss Wells will represent the
Baylor College Chapter of U. D[ C
at Terrell.
B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School
Institute.
An institute for the Young Peo-
ple's Unions and Sunday Schools
will be held here Dec. 13, 14 and
;15, to be conducted by Messrs. E.
E. Lee and Harvey Beauchamp of
'the Baptist Sunday School Boaru
of Nashville, Tenn.
A pood program has been ar-
rtmired for.
All the pastors, superintendents
and teachers of the Salado Associa
tion and others are cordially in-
vited. to attend. f
New Shipment
MISFITS
Just Arrived.
Some elegant patterns in the
line and can fit almost any shape.
If you ffnd what you want you
get a Tailored Suit tor less than
you will pay for a hand-me-down
C. W. BISHOP
The Tailor
S. W. Telephone Bldg.
MONEY WILL STRETCH
At Least It Will Go Further If Spent
' In The Right Place
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Harness, Tinware, Etc.,
IS OUR STORE
It's a sure thing we will save you some money on almost every pnrchase you make at
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Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
stops the cough by allaying Inflam-
mation of the throat and lungs, and
It drives the cold from the system
by gently moving the bowels. Chil-
dren like it for it tastes nearly as
good as maple syrup. Sold by Bel-
ton Drug Co.
Hon. John W. Scott, formerly
a citizen of Belton but now a prom-
inent attorney of Anson, was in the
city this week shaking hands with
old friends. He says that every-
thing is in a most prosperous con-
dition in West Texas.
Paid In Full.
Hiram (coming to the point)—Sally,
I've been a'payln' my respects to you
fer five years come next August, ain't
I? Sally (blushlnglyl — Yes. Indeed.
Hiram. Hiram—Well, all I'm a-goln'
to say Is that I'm durn sick uv the in-
stallment plw! Sally (in his arms)—
Pa's agreeable, Hiram!—St. Louis Re-
public.
. Missionary Work.
"So yon once lived 10 Africa, Sam?"
"Yes, snh."
"Ever do any missionary work out
there, Sam?"
"Oh, yes. sah! I was cook for a can-
nibal chief, sah!"—Plck-Me-Up.
Round Trip to Temple Free.
During the month of December—
within a radius of 35 miles, to all
parties coming to Jones' Optila-
rium for a nice pair of glasses
39-4t.
For Weak
Kidneys
Inflammation of the triad*
der, urinary troubles and
DeWitt's Kidney
d Bladder Pills
A Week's
Trial For 25c!
The Clown Eclipsed.
For the third day in succession
the polf tyro strode forth, determin-
ed to beat his record for the eight-
een holes, which was 472. A vil-
lager and his little son stood by
while the sportsman placed his ball
on a very high tee.
Swish! Whack! The good turf
flew in all directions.
Swish! Whack! (More turf and
\ little language.)
Swish! Whack! (Being a high
class paper, we cannot print his re-
marks.)
Swish! Whack! Swish! Whack!
Swish! Whack!
"Noo, Johnnie," said the villager,
turning slowly to his little son—
"noo air ye sorra ye're mither wadna
let ve go to the circus?"—London
Tit-Bits.
.O. D WITT * CO.. <
Belton Drujr Co.
Nearly everybody knows DeWittV
1 Little Early Risers are the best pills
j made . They are small, pleasant,
.sure Little Liver Pills. Sold by Bel-
ton Drue Co.
I Can Give Yon A Position.
The position is ready, but you
are not. The calls are coming
in, and I can not fill them. The
demand is growing. Time and
time again I am compelled to say,
I have not the man you want.
Often it is the young woman call-
ed for. These calls are for men
and women who are PREPARED.
What will you do about it? You
could fill these positions. I
don't ask if it would pay you to
get ready; I know it would.
These places are waiting for
you—anxious to find you out.
Soon you could be ready. It
is not a question of time and
money; that you can fix. A few
I weeks and a few'dollars, and it
is all done. It is a question
whether you WILL. If you will
come to Hill's Business College,
we will prepare you for a posit-
ion, and we will do it in therijiht
way and in quick time. It is
the one shool that stands for
THROUGH AND COMPLETE
PREPARATION. Come NOW.
The rates are easy. A $50
scholarship in bookkeeping,
banking, penmanship, etc., $42.
50; in shorthand and typewriting
$42.50: telegraphy and station
work, $35, the $100 combined
course—bookkeeping, short-
hand and typewriting all togeth-
er, only $75; mail course in book-
keeping or shorthand, $20. Ad-
dress R. H. Hill, Waco, Texas
or Memphis, Tenn.
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