The Texas Mesquiter. (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 30, Ed. 1 Friday, February 17, 1928 Page: 3 of 4
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arden and Flower
Seeds and Plants
re believe we have the best as-
)rtment of garden, field and
)wer seeds and garden plants
town.
?fore you buy, get our prices.
BROWN & HUMPHREYS
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MacquiU, Trail
ical and Personali
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Mrs. M. L. Howard
sititf'.'relatives in Handle),
lelen Heath of Dallas
fMr. and Mrs. H. M.
Wednesday.
„ula St. Clair of Mc-
irisited her sister, Mrs.
_owrey, Friday.
lilderoy Porter left
to visit her sister,
|M. Burns at Quanah.
Jrace Harris i* spenil-
ireek in Forney with
Mrs. T. E. Robinson.
Id Mrs. \V. L. Wilkin,
dinner guests of Mr.
B. F. Galloway, Sun_
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id Mrs. J. H. Ogle were
ck dinner guests of Dr.
L. W. Ogle in Dallas
Hjid Mrs. Sam Meek of
I spent the week end
latters mother. Mrs.
iCullom.
E. V.
Miss Lorene Terry spent
the week end with Miss Nora
Sewell in Dallas.
Dr. and Mrs. W. XV. Lowrey
visited friends an«l relatives
in Hillsboro, recently.
Chas, T. Stark, president of
the First State Bank of Klc-
burg, was here Tuesday.
Mrs. H. A. Wynn o»f New
Hope is visiting her grand-
daughter, Mrs. Walter Hanby.
Miss Ruth Davis of Dallas
spent Tuesday night with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Childs
of El Paso are visiting their anfj relatives
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. M.
Rennett.
Mrs. Jim Dorris and Mrs
iWill Dorris of 'Dallas were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
Bennett, Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Olen Bruton
and son of Dallas spent Sun-
day with the latters parents,
Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Bryant.
Mesdames H. D. Humphreys
Thomas Gentry and Edward
Wolff, a'l of Dallas were re-
■ cent visitors of Mrs. Helen
pid Mrs. Ray Paschall | Hart.
visited the former's w , w
Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Walker
spent from Sunday until Wed-
nesday at the home of the for-
mer's brother. Will Walker at
Chickasha, Okla.
Ir. and Mrs
Sunday.
Id Mrs. Dan Gross of
pc visited the former's
Mr. and Mrs. A. F.
iturday night.
mes Mattie Jordan
lei Ewing of Ferris
lit the home of Mr. and
O. Pannell, recently.
vo. Mesquite banks
fonday, the anniver-
Lincoln's birthday,
rwise the day was not
here.
A daughther arrived Sunday
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D
M. Burns at Quanah. Mrs.
Burns was formerly Miss Al-
tice Hart of Mesquite.
J. C. Rugel went to Waxa-
hachie Tuesday, to attend the
semi-annual meeting of the
board of trustees of Trinity
University, of which he is a
member.
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Chevrolet ever offered
Although the Bigger and Better Chev-
rolet has encountered the greatest
public reception in the history of the
Chevrolet Motor Company—we are
now in a position to make prompt de-
livery on this sensational new automo-
bile.
The 13 great Chevrolet plants have
been operating at capacity for more
than two months—because the tre-
mendous popularity of this amazing
car was foreseen, and every effort
made to meet the demand.
Come in today. You'll find beauty,
performance and comfort you never
thought possible in a low-priced auto-
mobile!
Additional Local
Mis?, Bonnie Ragsdale of
Piano visited Mr*, Will John-
sun, Thursday.
Mrs. T. E. Robinson of For-
ney visited Misses Jeane and
Grace Harris, Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hart
visited the former's brother,
Leo Hart in Dallas, Sunday.
Frank Heath of San Antofti
was a dinner guest of Mr. and
Mrs. H. M. Heath, Thursday
Mrs. J. T. Davis, accom
panied by Mrs. Guy Draper of
Oglesby, visited in Dallas, Sat
urday.
Mr. and Mrs. Emmelt Joyce
of Dallas spent Sunday with
the latter's mother, Mrs. Geo
Webb.
Miss Johnnie Humphreys of
Lawson spent the week end
with Miss Ruby Briley it
Macedonia.
Mrs. Robert Purriff a n
daughter, Sarah Jean of Chil-
dress visited Mrs. C. D. Kim
bell, Friday.
Mrs. Gordon Carney of Dai-
las spent Thursday with her
parents, Mr. and and Mrs.
Eddie Paschall.
Little Miss Margaret Harris
spent the week end in Terrell
with her grandparents, Mr. and
Mr-. J. W. Kreutzer.
Mrs. Will Terry of Lawson
and Mrs. C. M. Pruitt were
Tuesday guests at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bennett.
W. L. Patterson :tnd Mr. and
Mrs. Forrest Moore and little
son of Dallas visited friends
here Saturday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs, Earl Lemaster
and children and Tom I.emas-
ter of Dallas were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Lemaster.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Marcum
of Quanah and Mrs. and Mr*.
Lester Airhart of Texarkana.
spent the week end with Mi.
and Mrs. Marion Potter.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ilaynes
of Los Angeles. Calif., and V.
H. Potter of Fortsmith, Ark.,
are spending a few weeks with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Marion Potter.
A son was born on Feb. 1',
to Mr. and Mrs. Dale McMath
Mrs. McMath was was former-
ly Miss Dona Henderson an !
is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. B. S. Henderson of Mes-
quite.
Mrs. H. C. Johnson and Mrs.
Bailey of Austin were Rues's
at the home of the Mesquiter
editor Friday night. They were
en route home from a visit to
relatives of Mrs. Johnson at
Tulsa, Okla., making the trio
bv automobile.
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Standing The Test
GARDEN SEEDS THAT ARE TESTED ARE THE
KIND TO PLANT. WE HAVE BULK SEEDS:
ENGLISH PEAS STOCK BEET SEED
LETTUCE SEED SPINACH
OKRA RADISH
BEETS
AND EVERY KIND IN PACKAGE TOO.
MINNESOTA TRIUMPH SEED POTATOES
BERMUDA ONION PLANTS
YELLOW DENT SEED CORN
REECES' DROUTH RESISTER SEED CORN
EVERYTHING IN GROCERIES AND FEEDS
COME TO SEE US.
N. A. Holley & Sons
Mesquite, Texas
" Britain
Given Promotion
Howard Britain, of the Mes-
|tiite Telephone Co., has been
made assistant manager of the
company according to an-
nouncement bv Manager John
W. Miller.
Mr. Britain will continue
with the same duties lie has
had in tlit* past, but in the ab-
sence of Mr. Miller, he will
lave full authority to perform
uch duties as are usually at-
ended to by the manager.
Howard has been with the
Telephone company tnanv
ears and we are quite sure
hat he w ill prove worthy of
Cemetery Society
to Elect Officers
The Mesquite Cemetery As
sociation will have a meeting
at the Methodist church Wed-
nesday night of next week,
immediately after prayer-
meeting services, for the pur-
pose of hearing a report of last
year's work and to elect offi-
cers for the new year. Plans for
the future will also be dis-
cussed.
A general invitation to the
public to attend this meeting
is extended.
the confidence thus placed in
him.
Garden Tools
We have 'em galore. The right kind
of tools makes gardening a pleasure,
as well as profitable.
SPECIAL
Free—Child's rocker given free
with each Gas Heater. Anticipate
next seasons requirements.
Ghapmaii Hardware Ca.
" Enters
Garage Business
W. M. Norwood moved yes-
terday to Arlington, where he
is entering the garage business
in partnership with his brother
in-law. Jack Reddy, late of
Dallas.
The business they will oper
ate was already established
and they acquired it by pur
chase.
Mr. Norwood is a good citi-
zen, and while we regret his
removal from Mesquite, we
Jhope that the business in Ar-
lington will prove to success-
ful venture.
y-
financing
IE CHEVROLET CO.
EDWIN S. BRYANT. Manager
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>a'es Service
MOTOR CARS AND TRUCKS
ALITY AT LO W COST
B. Y. P. U. Banquet
Was Nice Affair
The Senior B. Y. P. U. of
the Baptist church had a ban-
quet Tuesday night, Feb. 14th
in the J. L. Herndon building.
The hall was beautifully decor-
ated with red and white and
the valentine motif was carried
out in the decorations, pro-
gram and menu.
Tt was reported that over
125 attended this banquet,
which was given in order that
the B. Y. P. U. might place a
memorable window in tin
church here.
The main speakers for the
evening were Rev. and Mrs. A
W. Lupei. from Dallas, and
returned Missionaries from
Portugal.
The B. Y P. U. wishes to
thank everyone who cooperated
and worked with them to make
this banquet a success.
A very interesting program
was carried out with Rev. L.
B. Tenkins as toastmaster.
The receipts amounted to
some sixty odd dollars, and
after expenses are paid the
amount will be used to buy a
memorial window for the new
part of the church.
Senior Class
Given A Party
(Contributed)
Miss Vigie J. Tribble enter
tained the Seniors of Mesquite
High School Saturday night
with a delightful party. Part-
ners were matched by mending
broken hearts. Many interest-
ing games were played during
the evening and the decora-,
tions were carried out in Va:-.
entitle motive.
Refreshments were served \
to Messers. Will Allen Lindsey I
Lee Cunningham, Terrell Liles ]
Kwell Tribble, B. W. Quinn, jer for j \
Roy Whitehurst; Misses Stella
Gray, Arlie Thompson, Eliza-
beth Lander. Alta Mae Par-
nell, Audrey Garrett, Frances
Pannell, Dot King. Virgie
Tribble and Ida Mae Jones.
All congratulated Miss
Dr. Jos. Ponder
Leaves Mesquite
Dr. Jos. Ponder, who came
here from Oak Cliff, Dallas,
last November, to practicc
his profession, closed his office
Tuesday and returned to Dal-
las. It is understood that he
will practice in East Dallas,
having his office on Second
avenue.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Bad day last Sunday. Fair
ittcndance. Out of town speak,
'clock services.
Friday night, Feb. 17. Texas
night. Good program and re-
freshments. Be sure and come.
A. J. Cook, Supt.
Tribble for being such a charm
ing hostess.
Baby Chicks Galore
English White Leghorns
FREE BROODER with each or-
der for 1,000 chicks received during
this month. We are giving abso-
lutely free a thousand capacity Re-
liable Brooder. Don't wait too late.
See us for custom hatching and
poultry supplies.
Dallas Poultry Farm
MESQUITE, TEXAS
Phone 3420 Lee Bussell, Mgr.
Death Came Sunday
To G. F. Chapman
Five times within less than
a year, the death angel has en-
tered the homes of the Chap-
man family of Mesquite, tak-
ing therefrom a sister, two
brothers, a niece and a hus-
band. The first of these five to
go was Mis. W. M. Hum-
phreys, who was a Chapman
prior to her marriage. She died
early in April of last year
Then followed the death of
Mrs. Hyla Sikes, nee Hyla
Chapman, next came J. C.
Chapman, then W. M. Hum-
phreys and now George Frank
Chapman. Scarcely more than
a year before the death of
Mrs. Humphreys, occurred the
death of Mrs. Mollie Chap-
man Gross, another sister,
bringing the total compara-
tively recent deaths in this
family to six.
^ The death of George Frank
Chapman occurred at his home
here Sunday morning at 8:00.
leath being due to heart
trouble.
George Frank Chapman was
born near Mesquite on August,
1861 and except for fourj
years spent in Ohio and three i
and a Ir.lf years at Kemp, h:|
ived here all h'"s life, ard for
the greater part of the time
was engaged in the drug
business.
He was married to Miss Alice
F.brite in 1890. She was from
Ohio but was here at the time,
assisting her grandfather.
Daddy" F.brite, who was
postmaster, as assistant in the
postoffice.
Shortly after their marriage
they went to Ohio, where they
lived for four years, return-
ing to Mesquite in 1896, when
Mr. Chapman entered the
drug business with hi<- broth.
r. R. G. Chapman, the
first being known as Chap-
ian Pros Tn 100* he sob!
his interest to his brother and
went to Kemp, v. iicrv* he was
engaged in the drug business
alone for three and a hia'f
years. Returning to Mesquite
in 1907. he again entered the
drug business here, this time
with E. B. Cullom as a part-
ner, they taking over the R.
G. Chapman drug store. In
1913 he sold his interest in this
business to W. J. Porter an1
the following year established
a drug store of his own, which
he continued to operate up to
the time of his death except
that for several months he had
not been able to give it his
attention.
Mr. Chapman was not the
type of man to take an acti\o
Mr. Bill Planters
The best known and best
liked. We sell them
and all parts.
oooooooo.
JACK RABBIT CULTI-
VATORS RUN AHEAD
/yvVVVW^
John Deere Implements
Have given satisfaction to
our fathers and grand-
fathers. Let us bring you
one to your field, a plant-
er, a cultivator, ride or
walk.
SEED POTATOES, ONION
AND CABBAGE PLANTS
J. F. McCULLOUGH
Lawrence Trial
Is In Progress
The trial of J no. S. Lawrence
of Mesquite indicted for tin-
killing- of Jack Kimbell, which
occurred on the public square
in Mesouite on the afternoon
of Oct. 6, last, is in progress ir.
ludge Grovcr Adams' Criminal
District Court in Dallas.
When the case was called
Monday morning, the State
expected the defense to ask for
continuance, but the District
Attorney and his assistants
were surprised when R. B.
Allen of counsel for the defense
arose, and addressing the court,
stated that while some im-
portant witnesses were absent,
the defense was anxious for
the trial to proceed and there-
fore announced ready.
District Attorney William
McCraw is in charge of the
prosecution and is being aided
ty Assistant District Attorneys
part in public affairs or poli- R. L. Hurt and Andrew Pries!
tics, but he was a man of| and by Judge Arch Allen, err-
strong convictions, kindly bv ployed as a special prosecutor.
nature and upright and honor-
abble in all his dealings. He
had been a member of the
Presbyterian church for manv
years.
He is survived by his wife,
one brother, R. G. Chapman
of Dallas, and three sisters.
Mrs. Alice Thompson, Mrs.
M. M. Bennett and Mrs. Not a
Lynch, all of Dallas.
Funeral services were held
at the Mesquite Presbyterian
church Monday afternoon at
2:00 o'clock, services being
conducted bv his pastor, Rev,
M. I'. Conditt and Rev. Glenn
L. Sneed, pastor o»f Trinity
Presbyterian church of Oak
Cliff.
Active pallbearers were six
nephews, as follows: Vernon
Thompson, J. O. Humphreys,
and G. W. Gross of Dallas;
C. C. Chapman.L. F. Gros<
and R. P. Humphreys of Mes-
quite.
Honorary pallbearers in-
cluded J. C. Rugel, J. F. As
bury, D. W. Florence, C. A.
Tosch, Fd S. Keefe, J. F. Mc-
Cullough, Hugh Lawrence, S.
H. Cumbv and N. E. Shands.
all of Mesquite, and B. S.
Wafkins of Waxahachie.
The funeral was largely at-
tended and included many from
out of town. There were many
beautiful floral offerings. In-
terment took place at the Mes.
quite cemetery.
The defense attorneys are R.
B. Allen, Jed C. Adams and
John F. Fagan.
State Senator
Delivers Address
State Senator Thos. B. Love
of Dallas, was the principal
speaker at the meeting of ths
Parent-Teacher Association
Monday night. Mr. Love*9 ad-
dress was along the lines of
improvement of the rural
schools and was very interest-
ing and instructive.
Ewell Murphy Weds
Wanda McAllister
The marriage of Ewell W.
Murphy, son of Mr. and Mrs.
W. F. Murphy of Pleasant
Grove, to Miss Wanda Mc-
Allister, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. H. H. McAllister oi
Quinlan, took place at the
Pleasant Grove Baptist church
Sunday evening, Feb. 12.
The ceremony was perform-
ed by the Rev. L. R. Keele.
Prior to the ceremony Edwin
Bryant of Mesquite sang "I
Love You." accompanied by
Mrs. H. R. Elmore at the piano
A special jury venire of 400; who also played the wedding
had been summoned, together march.
with a large number of wit-
nesses. In addition to these
there were many spectators
on hand. When court opened
a large number of Mesquite
people were on hand, many of
them having been summoned
as witnesses.
That the State would ask
tor the extreme penalty and
that self-defense would be the
idea on the part of Mr. Law-
rence was indicated early in
the questions propounded to
the prospective jurors, who
were questioned as to whether
or not they had conscientious
-cruples about inflicting the
death penalty and as to their
ideas about tbe right of man
to defend himself if he had
reason to believe that his own
life were in danger.
The jury
Miss Myrtle Altenberg of
Dallas with the violin, accom.
panied by Mrs. Elmore also
played "Spring Song."
The church was decorate 1
in baskets of pink roses and
fern. M iss Ruby McAllsiter.
sister of the bride, and Robert
Bruton of Pleasant Grove were
attendants.
A reception was held im-
mediately following the cere-
mony in the classroom of the
church.
Mr. and Mrs Murphy are
at home at ,M17 Forest avenue.
Dallas.
Thursday morning and at 2:00
o'clock the actual trial began
District Attorney McCraw
read the indictment and Law-
rence entered a plea of not
completed guilty.
Mr. and Mrs. Llovd Flana-
gan of Dallas visited Mr. and
Mrs. S W. Flanagan Sunday
Mesquite will have two
elections early in April—one to
elect school trustees and the
other to elect city officials.
This section got another
good rain early in the week
and it has been cool and
cloudy most of the time since.
CARD OF THANKS
our
the
We desire to express
grateful appreciation for
generous kindness and com.
forting words of sympathy on
the occasion of the death of
beloved husband and father,
W. M Clark.
Mrs. W. M. Clark
and Children.
»♦♦♦♦>♦) t MI t< IM »MM
A DOCTOR
Is a man you want when you re
sick. Isn't it reasonable to believe >
that the best and only safe place
to buy meats is in a regular meat
market where every modern
method of safety has been em-
ployed, backed by our twenty
years of knowing how to properly
care for meats. Don't take
chances, come to the meat market
W. H. TOSCH
Fine Meats
Fish and Oysters Every Friday and
Saturday.
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Davis, John E. The Texas Mesquiter. (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 30, Ed. 1 Friday, February 17, 1928, newspaper, February 17, 1928; Mesquite, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth407141/m1/3/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Mesquite Public Library.