The Belton Journal (Belton, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 7, 1914 Page: 2 of 16
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E. O. HALE
Tailor and Hatter, 107 Eaat Street.
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Mr. E. 0. Hale 1b the proprietor of
this popular place.
Mr. Hale was born and raised in
Bolton. Son of Walter Hale, our
highly trusted police officer.
Mr. Halo started his tailoring busi-
neaa in a small way in 1010.
Carries a complete line of gents'
famishing goods, featuring the Wil-
son Bros, shirts and Arrow Brand
Collar*.
Carries an up-to-date line of hats.
Features the one-price ($25.00) tail-
oring line.
Mr. Hale is fully equipped to do a
gents' tailoring, and repair business,
has two Bteam pressing machines of
the very latest type.
Mr. Hale was married in 1909 to
Mlas Jewell Wood, the popular couple
have two children, a boy and a girl.
For good tailoring go to Hale.
8HELTON-STEELY COMPANY.
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Ever since the cost of living aviat-
ad a few years ago the American mer-
chant has been trying to solve the
problem of making a dollar cover a
multitude of shins, pins, hens, lens
•ad "lends."
' And the object of this article is to
prove that the problem has been solv-
ed to the supreme satisfaction of the
am with the hoe and to the glory of
flu man with the goods. It was easyi
—sillily so. All you had to do was
kqr your goods at some manufactur-
er center, pay heavy freight charges
-on them, store them in your store and
then retail at a price below any and
all of your competitors. It was really
u shame to take the money.
To accomplish a thing like this it
takes nerve, brain, and energy, with
a fair sprinkling of crisp bank-notes.
Three men in Texas possessed these
requisites and more. They were M. B.
Shelton, G. W., Steely and E. A. El-
liott. Therefore and forthwith, they
fanned a company known as Shelton-
Steely Co., with a sub-title of 10, 15
and 25 cent store."
The high cost of living struck a hole
in the wind, tottered a moment, and
then plunged to earth with a flutter-
faff canvas and torn framework. It
landed in a tangled mass in front of
108 north Main St., Belton, Texas, and
gave up the ghost. Attracted by the
aoise, the buying public .came to the
spot, saw the sign of Shelton-Steely
Co., hesitated a moment and then
aiarched boldly in. From that day
jdace the public has been doing the
cost of living
to earth, ShdRJon-Steely Co. at
_jk measures to keep it there,
nailed it>ra the ground with bar-
erything from ten-peny
a sledge hammer. And they
succeeded. No where in Amer-
ica is the complete demoralization of
the living co- t more patent than at
108 North Main St, Belton.
The formal* for success we have al-
ready stated—nerve, brain, and ener-
gy, Dot forgetting the bank-notes.
It may be that these three gentlemen
farming the company had more of the
first three requisites than the latter.
Be that as it may.
They started the 10,15 and 25 cent
store and succeeded in keeping it go-
lag. They have never faltered.
One of the rules laid down by the
company was that nothing in the store
shonld ever be retailed for more than
2S cents. They might get hold of
article that would sell for 30
or a half-dollar ordinarily, but
-the rules specified that it must go at
8 cents or even less. They have
otack to the rule and as a result the
poeple have come to bless the firm
Jar having such rules. It enables the
public to get its money's
cast their lot here and intend to stay.
Although they will open other stores
elsewhere, the one at Belton will re-
main the queen bee of them all, the
main store. They will keep the best
grade of goods and continue to retail
them at prices which smash the high
cost of living every time. They will,
in a way, accomplish the thing that
many stores of like nature have failed
to do, from the simple fact that the
promoters did not have the nerve,
brains and energy possessed by these
gentlemen.
If any members of the Common
People army want to see the last re-
mains of the living costs under com-
plete subjugation, let them pay a vis-
it to the Shelton-Steely Co's. 10, 15
and 25 cent store at 108 North Main
St., this city.
J. H. JAMES & SONS
Groceries.
This is one of the oldest and most
reliable grocery firms in Belton, is lo-
cated on the Avenue, and at all times
may be found the very best in the ap-
petizing line to be had.
This establishment was started in
1886 by Messrs. James & Ludlow, was
later changed to James & Herron, and
still later Mr.'James buying Mr. Her-
ron's interest, Mr. James at this time
admitted his sons into the partner-
ship with him changing the firm name
to J. H. James & Sons. The elder Mr.
James died in 1906. The business is
now conducted under the same name
by Robert B. James and L. T. James.
Robert is married and has two chil-
dren. L. T. is still on the siftgle side.
This reliable Arm enjoys, and is
worthy of a very large share of the
grocery business of this community.
the very best varieties of eatibles to
be had.
Mr. Bangle came to Belton from
Wilson Valley, where he had been en-
gaged in farming for a number of
years. He is a man of exceptional at-
tainments, and is highly esteemed by
the citizens of this city.
Mrs. Bangle ably assists in the
management of this popular estab-
lishment.
Mr. T. S. Davis formerly of Hol-
land, Texas, is the trustworthy sales-
man and possesses a host of friend^
throughout this territory.
<ffhis store occupies one of the most
attractive locations in the city, and
is admirably equipped in its depart-
ment for the conduct of its extensive
and rapidly growing business.
OLYMPIA CONFECTIONERY.
NEW YORK CANDY KITCHEN.
Melot Bros., Proprietors.
An enterprising business firm of
Belton is that of Melot Brothers,
The most popular ice cream parlor
is that conducted by Mr. James Mor-
gan. Mr. Morgan has been very vig-
orous and active in his effort to make
the Olympia a place of perfection in
this line of business, having an ideal
location on North Main Street, one of
the principal thoroughfares in the
city, hence they are in a position to
catch the very best trade, and by
courteous and handling only the best
goods they have been not only able to
hold it, but to increase it continually.
The Olympia was opened about one
year ago, and from the very start has
enjoyed a very satisfactory business,
the ice cream parlor is in the "pink
of perfection" from a sanitary stand-
point, as well as being very artistic
in its interior decoration.
Particular people please their pal-
ates at this particular place by eating
their cream or by drinking their car-
bonated drinks.
Only the very best of ice cream and
cold drinks are dispensed in this place
which is the favorite resort of vast
crowds of people who have learned
that the Olympia has it if it is to be
had.
In addition to the ice cream and cold
kept pace with the remarkable pros-
perity of the city up to the present
time, catering to the country trade as
well as the city, having a large patro-
nage from all the country contigious
to Belton, whose years of satisfac-
tory dealings with the firm have in-
spired it with abiding confidence in
the superior quality of goods handled
by the firm.
Mr. Jno Reece, the junior member
was raised in Belton and is well and
favorably known by all. He has
charge of the bookkeeping and buying
end of this well known mercantile
house.
You can always get what you want
at Reese & Son.
T. W. COCHRAN & CO.
One of the most reliable and trust-
worthy establishments in the city of
Belton is that of T. W. Cochran & Co.
a pioneer enterprise, the name of
which is inseparable with the progrej.-"
and development of this city.
This business was originally started
by Mr. H. M. Cook in the year 1869,
as a general merchandise store in the
little town of Centerville. He contin-
ued business there until 1876, in the
summer of that year he moved his
business to Buffalo, Leon county, at
which time Mr. T. W. Cochran, his
son-in-law became a member of the
firm, the name was then changed to
Cook & Cochran. This firm rapidly
outgrew the town, and decided to look
for better quarters, and larger field,,
after a visit to Belton they came to
the aeusion that Belton was the com-
ing town of Central Texas, their stock
was then moved here in the early part
of 1884. Mr. Tom Cook became a
member of the firm, the firm name
was then changed to Cook, Cochran &
Co. under which name the firm con-
tinued business for many years and
during the period Col. H. M. Cook
died find the business was then con-
ducted under the old name until 1904
at which time Mr. Tom Cook with-
drew, the name was then changed to
vice in this capacity is evidence of his
worth.
Mr. C. L. Joner assists Mr. Sinclr.u
in the groory department.
Mr. J. E. Hicks has for five years
been the efficient and accommodating
bookkeeper. Mr. Hicks has a smile
and a good word for all that come in
contact with him.
This firm has recently purchased
the Geo. Rea building joining their
present location, and expect in the
near future to build a modern store
building covering both of the present
locations, this new building will be
eighty feet wide and two hundred
feet long, and when completed will be
one of the finest store buildings in the
State.
M. F. HIATT & SON
Music House, Piano*, Organs, Phono
graphs, All Kinds of Music and
Sewing Machines.
RAY & ELLIOTT.
This is one of Belton's bijfFe.it and
most popular mercantile establish-
ments. The building is one of the
best in the city and is most conveni-
ently located.
S. M. Ray and J. F. Elliott began
business in Belton in the year 1879,
in the Jno. O. Allen building, the fol-
lowing year they acquired the mer-
cantile branch of Miller Bros., one of
the biggest concerns of its kind in the
city.
In 1892 the business had grown to
such magnitude, that larger and bet-
ter quarters became imperative.
Just at this time the fire consumed
the old city hotel located at the north-
east comer of the square. Messrs.
Ray & Elliott bought this 6ite and at
once erected the magnificent two-
story stone and brick building now oc-
cupied by the popular firm.
Until January 1, 1899, they did a
general supply business, but on the
above date, they changed their busi-
ness to a strictly cash basis, giving
the cash purchaser every advantage
of cut prices, rebate, etc.
On the right as one enters this im-
mense establishment, is the dry goods
and notion department, which is filled
In a place like Belton, where people
of refinement may be found, the in-
herent love of music is a predominant
trait and one that should be cultivat-
ed. There is nothing so elevating in
a home as good music, therefore in
Messrs. M. F. Hiatt & Son we have a
firm to be justly proud of. Their rep-
utation has spread all over this sec-
tion, for entire reliability and for tjie
class of goods they sell. Their store
is in every way compared with the
stores to be found in the cities and the
people of Belton cannot secure even
in the larger cities quality of musical
instruments, or prices that they will
not gladly duplicate. They believe
that a person should see what they
pay for before they buy and in this
place you have that advantage.
They carry a large stock of pianos
and organs of the very highest grade.
They buy from only the best manu-
facturers, whose instruments are not-
ed for their tonal qualities and for be-
ing the best on the market for the
price.
Their stock of violins, harps, gui-
tars, phonographs, records, musical
merchandise, sheet music, etc., is to
be marveled at. Practically anything
in this line may be found here.
Clough and Warren Pianos and Or-
gans, also Lester and H. P. Nelson
Pianos may be found in this estab-
lishment.
BRUCE & MEYER
Retail Grocers.
One of the important business
firms of Belton is that of Br.ice &
Meyer, dealers in staple and fancy
groceries. This popular and f&ft
growing concern started in business
last year and has from its origin en-
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The store was opened at Belton
16, 1913, just six months ago.
It has grown every day of its exis-
tence and continues to grow by a
atosdy, resistless force. That is one
sasult of having satisfied customers,
* thing the company insists upon.
The company has other stores at
HW; Cisco and within a short time
wfil have on« at Honey Grove. They
am branching out and drawing in
aMnre customers, securing a footing
wherever they go.
The men who form the Shelton-
Steely Co. are experienced men, train-
isd la the particular branch of mer-
chaadising to which they have com-
arftted themselves. They know their
bwsitifeig because they have made a
atady of it, because they have put
their hearts into their work.
Messrs. Shelton, Steely and Elliott
•ere formerly, in their turn, connect-
ed with the- Duke-Ayeu Co., a com-
pany that controls twenty-live stores
ia tiie State of Texas alone. There
learned the art of giving the
labile Its money's worth, ami they
have used the knowledge to advantage
arer since. It has enabled them to «s-
taWlsh stores of their own on a solid
and to keep them going. It has
them to give the public bar-
when bargains are hard to
It has put them on a solid
with the wholesalers, giving
to jurrhsss their
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which carries a large stock of candies
and confections of the very best
grades, also the standard brands of
imported and domestic cigars.
This firm has one of the most ele-
gant soda founts from which is dis-
pensed the latest and most delicious
soft drinks known to the trade. While
its ice cream department serves the
most palatable ice cream to its large
list of customers.
The proprietors of this popular es-
tablishment are up-to-date business
men and thoroughly experienced in
this line of work, and experts in the
manufacture of products constituting
the extensive line of goods handled in
this store.
This business was established about
six years ago and has been a marked
success from its beginning, attracting
an ever Increasing volume of trade
with the growth of the city.
Owing to remarkable increase in its
business this firm has recently added
the finest interior decorations and
general improvements to facilitate the
comfort and convenience of the trade
and insure n« npt and courteous
treatment to the wants of all its pa-
trons.
Those desiring the best goods in
this line of business will do well to ex-
tend their patronage to this popular
establishment.
CAM BANGLE
drink business can be found a com-
plete line of imported and domestic
cigars, cigarettes and tobaccos, as
well as the most complete line of can-
dies to be found anywhere. This firm
manufactures and makes a specialty
of making in their own plant the very
best candy to be found. You are al-
ways welcome at the Olympia.
C. A. WILBANKS
Progressive Shoe Hospital.
Staple aad Fancy Groceries.
One of the Important business
houses of Belton, is the staple and
fancy grocery of Cam Bangle. This
establishment has been la operation
la Belton for more than seven years.
It carries me of the most up-to-date
stocks of staple aad fancy groceries
la Ceatial Texiu,
Ia all davttftMBts amy bo found
Mr. Wilbanks has only been located
in Belton a short time, however he
has thoroughly demonstrated to the
satisfaction of his fast growing trade
that he is an expert workman. Mr.
Wilbanks uses nothing but the very
best of materials in his work. In this
shop will be found the very latest
type of machinery.
Mr. Wilbanks and his estimable
family have moved to Belton to stay
permanently, and have come recom-
mended as being highly respectable
people.
This shop is located on Main Street,
in the same building with the Ameri-
can Express Company's office. Every-
body has shoe repairing to be done, at
one time or another, and of course
you want it done as neatly as possi-
ble. Don't throw away your slightly
worn shoes but take them to the pro-
gressive shoe hospital and have them
made as good as new, at a very small
colt.
REESE * SON
General Merchandise.
Mr. J. H. the senior member of this
popular firm, commenced business in
Belton la the year lfcW, aad is one of
the pioneer merchants of this city.
This business has grown ap and
T. W. Cochran & Co., the members of
this firm were T. W. Cochran, Jesse
Blair and Harry Cochran. Mr. T. W.
Cochran dying in 1910, at which time
Mr. A. H. Potts was admitted to the
firm.
At the present time this is one of
the largest and most complete gent's
stores in the country, carrying a com-
plete line of everything used by man-
kind.
In the various departments can be
found some of the most expert and ac-
commodating salespeople to be found
anywhere.
Miss Idona Carter, of Joplin, Mo.,
is in charge of the millinery depart-
ment. Miss Carter has been with the
firm two years, and has made many
lasting friends.
Mrs. Word, in charge of the ladies
ready-to-wear has been with the house
for more than eleven years.
In the dress goods department
which is excelled by none will be
found Mr. Fuller Albertson, who has
been connected with the house for
four years.
With him is Miss Myrtle Danley,
who has done efficient service for ten
years, also Miss Delia Karnes for
more than four years.
In the shoe department will be
found Mr. E. W. Graves, a man who
knows shoes and the value, and one
who can be depended on. Mr. Graves
has been with Cochran A Co. for about
sixteen years.
The advertising and decorating end
is conducted by Mr. Chas. Dubose, a
young man of sterling qualities and
well liked by all who know him. Mr.
Dubose has been active in this store
fo rmore than eleven years.
Mr. R. E. Dodd Is the cashier and
wrapper.
Mr. B. E. Sinclair Is the manager of
the grocery department, and has bi .
since its organisattoa. His loag s..
from top to bottom with the very lat-
est styles to be had.
On the left, is the clothing and
gent's furnishing. Five of the finest
cabinet floor clothing cases that can
be made are in use in this depart-
ment.
Across the rear is the shoe depart-
ment, where is kept one of the most
up-to-date shoe stocks in the State,
among other popular lines is the Net-
tleton Shoe for Men.
Up stairs the visitors will find the
^earpet and trunk section, where an
immense stock of these goods are al-
ways on hand, also on this floor is the
millinery and ladies ready-to-wear.
Miss Marie Kelly, an expert milli-
ner of St. Louis, is in charge of this
department. No expense has been
spared to make this department un-
excelled.
Mrs. Walker, who has been with
this house for more than eight years,
is in charge of the ladies ready-to-
wear.
Miss Zora White also assists in the
millinery department. •
In the shoe department Mr. R. M.
Butler, has Men in charge for more
than two years. Mr. Butler is assist-
ed by Franz McKee.
S. M. Ray, Jr. and Fred Shine very
graciously preside over the clothing
and gent's furnishings department.
In the dry goods and notion depart-
ment will be found Mrs. Ousterhout,
who for more than eight years has
rendered excellent service for the
firm. Miss Belle Mayes has also been
with the house for eight years. Miss
Maggie White and Miss Bessie Stov-
all also do credit to this great force
of. salespeople.
Messrs. Bay A Elliott are both very
active ia the management of this bns-
i, and have always been in for
anything for the betterment of Belton
and community.
joyed an excellent and growing trade
which may be contributed to the se-
lect line of goods they carry, includ-
ing staples and luxuries of the best
grades known to modern grocery
stores. This firm makes a specialty
of at all times keeping the choicest
line of fruits and fresh vegetables to
be had anywhere.
This firm occupies one of the most
attractive locations in the city, and is
admirably equipped in its every de-
partment for the conduct of its exten-
sive and rapidly augmenting trade.
If you want good things to eat you'
surely should give this highly deserv-
ing firm a share of your business and
you may rest assured that it will be
appreciated, and that you will get the
very best of service.
COLEMAN EADS
Undertaker and Embalmer.
The subject of this sketch has been
a resident of Belton for 26 years, and
is exceedingly well and favorably
known by all, was for eight years a
member of the firm of Eads-Reeds
Furniture Company, until about a
year and a half ago, Mr. Eads with-
drew from the firm and went into the
undertaking and embalming business
exclusively, and at this time has the
only exclusive establishment of this
kind in Belton.
Mr. Eads is an expert and licensed
embalmer, and is fully equipped to
handle this line of work, has a hand-
some hearse and casket wagon, also a
beautiful team of dapple gray horses.
Mr. Esds was married eighteen
years ago to Miss Mary Ramsey,
daughter of Dr. Ramsey, deceased.
This couple have one son, George, who
is sixteen years rid, and is ia school.
This firm highly deserves, aad filly
appreciates the paxonage it
THE BELTON NATIONAL BANK.
The Belton NRtf->n*l Rank Is one of
the leading, conservative, reliable, and
substantial banking houses of this
city, which has conducted a success-
ful business here since it started un-
der a different name in the year 1854.
This establishment doeti a general
hanking business and has a high rat-
ing for its resources and unquestiona-
ble reliability as a sterling financial
institution.
The offlflflcials of this bank are: J.
Z. Miller, president; A. D. Potts, vice-
president; J. Z. Miller, Jr., vice-presi-
dent; W. W. James, cashier; Kyle S.
Hamblem, assistant cashier; Ghent
Carpenter, assistant cashier.
The directors are: J. Z. Miller, W.
W. James, J. Z. Miller, Jr., A. D. Potts,
Geo. W. Tyler, P. Hammersmith, Robt.
B. James, M. E. Monteith.
The Belton National was originally
started in the year 1854, by Messrs.
Miller & Baker, in 1865 was changed
to Miller & Chamberlain, in 1868 was
changed to Miller, Chamberlain & Co.,.
then in 1874 to Miller Bros. & Co., in
1880 to Miller Bros., in 1884 chartered
as the Belton National Bank, 1904, re-
chartered to the Belton National
Bank.
This bank occupies an elegant, mod-
ernly equipped and furnished bank
building.
Fire and burglar proof vaults of the
very latest make, has 500 private
lock boxes for the use of its patrons.
Mr. J. Z. Miller, the president of
this bank was born in Adai county,
Kentucky, in the year 1830, came to
Texas in 1860, locating at Bastrop,
served the cause of the South during
the war.
Came to Belton in 1868, and haa re-
sided here continuously since, was
married to Miss Annie Green, April
21, 1878, has two children living, and
one dead, the living are Wm. Robert
and Mary Frances.
Mr. Miller is actively connected
with the Belton National Bank in
spite of his 80 odd years young.
BELTON DRUG COMPANY
J. H. Head, Prop.
The store on the corner where all
the cars stop.
Mr. J. H. Head, proprietor of thia
popular establishment has been a res-
ident of Belton for twenty-eight
years, and has been in the drug buni-
ness at his present location for more
than eleven years, was formerly em-
ployed by the T. W. Cochran Co., and
his friends are numbered by his ac-
quaintance.
The firm carries a complete line of
drugs, stationery, toilet articles, jew-
elry, silverv.are, cut glass, in fact
everything connected with a first-class
drug store, one of the nicest and best
patronized soda fountains in the city.
The prescription department is in
charge of Mr. P. H. Howell, a man of
long experience in the drug business,
and is well known by most of Belton's
trade. The prescription department
of a drug store is far the most impor-
tant feature of a first-class drug
store. In this department no expense
or pain have been spared to meet alt
requirements, no matter how difficult,
this guarantee insures the public that
their prescriptions will be filled with
the best drugs and Just as written by
the Physician's prescribes.
Mr. Head cordially invites all par-
ties waiting for cars to make his store
their headquarters.
The following Physicians can be
found at this store: Dr. S. L. Mayo,
Dr. O. N. Mayo, Dr. Taylor Hudson,
and Dr. J. M. Frazier.
TULLOCH ft COMPANY
Plumbing and Sheet Iron Work.
There are very few trades more im-
portant to a city's growth, than that
of a competent plumber.
Mr. Tulloch fully realizes this and
to further take care of his enormous
plumbing and sheet metal trade hsr:
added the most modern appliances to
be had in this line of work. Mr.
Tulloch is a thoroughly experienced
mechanic, as well as all his employ-
ees.
Mr. Tulloch really needs no intro-
duction to the people of Belton, as
every one knows him to be full of pub-
lic enterprise, and is and always has
been in for anything .nat was best for
the community in which he resides.
This wide-awake firm has a corps
of skilled workmen for each branch of
this work. First-class work at reas-
onable prices, has always been the
motto of this shop. They can fur-
nish any kind «f bath tub, or closet
and are prepared to furnish estimates
on anything you may wish to have
done.
Here may also be found all the best
makes of wind mills or gasoline en-
gines. For years Mr. Tulloch has sup-
plied this section with their wants in
this line, hundreds of perfectly satis-
fied customers will testify to this
statement.
If The Journal has any prophecy
coming, Messrs. Tulloch ft Co. will
have ihock success ia the futar* if
such be possible, than they have had
Satisfaction wfll be years If TW
kch dees year work.
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The Belton Journal (Belton, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 7, 1914, newspaper, May 7, 1914; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth233462/m1/2/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.