The Granger News. (Granger, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 25, 1926 Page: 1 of 8
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Granger, Williamson County, Te**s, Thursday, February 25, 1926.
VOL.XXXI—NO.13
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PLANTING
SEED
WE HAVE PLENTY OF THE FOLLOWING SEED
ON HAND
YELLOW DENT SEED CORN
SURCROPPER SEED CORN
RED COB WHITE CORN (ChisholmS)
OKLAHOMA WHITE WONDER SEED CORN
RED TOP CANE SEED
HIGERIA
MAIZE
FETERITA
Have carload good Ear Corn due to arrive next week.
See us before it arrives and let us notify you when it comes
in.
Plenty Oats, Shelled Corn, Chops, Bran and Shorts on
hand all the time-
We are receiving plenty of Good Choice Prairie Ha.v
every few days now. SEE US WHEN IN THE MARKET.
ALLEN1R0S.
FEED STORE
J. M. TRUMP FALLS DEAD
FROM HEART FAILURE
(Taylor Press)
While changing into his work
clothes and in the act of bending over
to lace a shoe, J. M. Trump foreman
of the shop at the Smith Motor Co.,
dropped dead about one o'clock this
nfternoon.
Up to the time of his death Mr.
Trump appeared to be in good health,
and no one not even his family, had
heard the least complaint of his fall-
ing in any way.
He had just returned to work from
home where he ate a hearty meal,
only a few moments before his death,
and had been talking with some of
the men about the place.
Death was due to heart failure.
He is survived by his widow and
three children John Van, George and
a daughter Mildred; sisters, Mrs. Jas.
Heap and Mrs. L. Boylen and a hair
brother John Mason of Lexington.
ELGIN-AUSTIN ROAD
TO FOLLOW KATY R. It.
DAN MOODY FOR GOVERNOR
Elgin, Texas, Feb. 23.—Decision In
favor of residents of Travis county
living near Austin, who asked that
the proposed Taylor-Elgin road be
built along the Missouri-Kansas &
Texas Railroad and not by the way
of Lund, the original route, has been
granted by the state highway com-
mission, County Judge George Mat-
thews said late Friday.
Engineers surveys' finally estab-
lished the fact that the cqst of a road
following the Katy tracks would tie
cheaper than one by the way of Lund,
it was said. Petitions from both
sides were handed Judge Matthews a
short time ago. The portion of the
Elgin-Taylor highway in Williamson
county is now under construstion and
within a few months this course of
18 miles of road should be completed
and will give the traveling public a
first class connecting link between
the Austin-Houston Highway and the
Dallas-Gulf route via Taylor and
Auptin.
SOLON I. REINHARDT
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
LETS PAVING CONTRACT
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Georgetown, Texas, Feb. 24.—Con-
tract for paving about four miles of
Georgetown's streets was awarded by
the City Council Monday night to W.
E. Dozier, whose bid was $87,700.
This new contract will give George-
town about twelve miles of paved
streets, equalling, if not surpassing
any town of its size in the State.
Bonds for this new paving were voted
several months ago. Work will be-
gin in about one month and the con-
tract calls for completion in 100 work-
ing days.
Mrs. E. P. Allison of Smithville,
is visiting here this week.
Mr. John Teer of Waco arrived in
Granger Saturday for a few days stay.
UNIVERSITYOF TEXAS
HAS BASS' CARTRIDGE BELT
Austin, Texas, Feb. 24.—The car-
tridge belt worn by Sam Bass in his
last fight with the Texas Rangers at
Round Rock in 1887 is a historical
relic in the possession of the Univer-
sity of Texas of much interest, ac-
cording to Mrs. M. A. Hatcher, archi-
vist. The belt was presented by Sam
A Arnett of Lubbock. Eximation of
the belt reveals the fact that there
are exactly thirteen cartridges, and
plainly shows the signs of hard wear.
The cartridges in the belt are of 44
caliber. Two of the leather loops
holding the bullets are broken, and
it is said they were cut by flying
bullets in the fight at Round Rock,
where Bass was killed. Additional
material concerning the life of the
noted Texas bandit has been obtain-
ed by the University library.
Responding to a universal demand |
throughout this State that Dan Moody j
make the race for Governor in the
coming Democratic Primaries, we,
the undersigned Dem6eratic citizens
of Williamson County, hereby call a
mass meeting of the Democratic Vo-
ters of this County, to meet at the
Court House at Georgetown, on Tues-
day, March 2, 1926, at two p. m., for
the purpose of endorsing him to the
people of Texas for the high office
of Governor of this state:
H. N. Graves, C. S. Griffith, W.
H. Farley, W. D. Holman, Paul N.
Nelson, J. M. Jester, Jno. A. Brewster,
0. B. Atkinson, E. G. Gillett, D. W.
Wilcox, Stanton Allen, Jno. M.
Sharpe, W. H. Nunn, J. H. Comer, B.
A. Condra, Claude D. Teer, A. E.
Wood, Robt, Rowntree, W. J. Har-
lan, J. E. Condra, S. D. Davis, J. C.
Parma, John Baca, J. S. Fox, H. C.
Mantor, Richard Critz, J. W. Arm-
strong, James Shaw, Amor Forwood,
H. Zdaril, H. Melasky, Peter Schram,
Howard Bland, Sr., James A. Thomp-
son.
JAS. DAVID JONES
The remains of Jas. David Jones,
age 26, whose death occurred at Ft.
Worth on Friday Feb. 19, were ship-
ped to Granger for burial. Deceased
was the son of Mr. D. L. Jones of
Granger, and foi- a year or more, had
been in poor health, and his death
was not unexpected. He was well
known by many Granger people, and
those who knew him, admired him
for his sterling traits of character.
Funeral services were held at the
Jones home at 3 o'clock Sunday after-
noon, conducted jointly by Rev. R. J.
LaPrade of the Methodist church and
Rev. W. D. Boswell of the Baptist
church. Interment was in Macedonia
Cemetery. The News joins in ex-
tending condolence.
Solon I. Reinhardt, after being in-
terviewed by the News,' stated that,
in response to the solicitation of
many of his friends, he has decided
to enter the race for County Attor-
ney of Williamson County, Texas,
subject to the action of the Democrat-
is Primaries in 1926, and that at the
proper time would make his an-
nouncement for that position.
Recent acts of the Legislature have
created for Williamson County a Dis-
trict Court of its own and have pro-
vided that after January 1, 1927, the
County Attorney will represent the
State in both felony and misdemean-
or cases, which means that the Coun-
ty Attorney will serve also as Dis-
trict Attorney in this county.
Mr. Reinhardt is a Williamson
County product, having been born
and reared in Granger. His father
and mother were among the few early
settlers in that town. After gradu-
ating from the University of Texas,
and receiving his license, Mr. Rein-
hardt began the practice of law in
Taylor in April 1915, and has con-
tinually been in that city since that
date, with the exception of the time
he served as a soldier in the World
War. He served as assistant Coun-
ty Attorney 'in Taylor nnder Hon.
Harry N. Graves in 1919 and 1920;
and in 1923 and 1924, he served as
Assistant Cohnty Attorney rnder Hon.
Albert S. Evans up until April 1924,
when the City Commissioners ap-
pointed him City Attorney of Taylor,
which position he now holds.
xA
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DRUGSTORE
AGED TEMPLE CITIZEN
DIES AT TEMPLE
MRS. BRISCOE DIES
JIM H. WALKER
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GUM DIPPING
Makes the big difference
Between —
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and Ordinary Tires
Each strand —every cord impregnated with
pure, lively rubber that's what gives Fire-
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Firestones—the only Gum-Dipped Tires.
Granger Motor Co.
Phone 222 Granger, Texas
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All that was mortal of Mr. Jim
H. Walker of the Weir community,
was laid to rest in the Weir ceme-
tery at 3:30 p. m. Wednesday, Feb.
17, 1926. A funeral procession of a J
mile of autos and a large concourse j
of friends were at the grave from
Taylor, Georgetown, Walburg, Jonah, j
Weir and Granger. Davis Under-
taking department had charge of the
funeral. Pall bearers were: H. H.
Hays, Joe N. May, Claude Hall, Jim
Blanton, Bob Hicks and Ira Mayes.
The services which were impress-
ive was conducted by Rev. Thoman
Mably of St. James Episcopal church j
of Taylor. Hymns were sung by a
quintette of voices: Mrs. B. Nowlin, |
Mrs. A. C. Brady, Mrs. Spencer Fine, j
Mrs. S. M. Morris and Prof. Robt. J
Mobley. Songs sung were: "Safe In
The Arms of Jesus", "Abide With Me"
"Jesus Savior Pilot Me", "Rock Of
Ages", "Nearer My God to Thee."
Mrs. Annie Bizzell of Georgetown
was the only surviving sister pres-
ent at the funeral. Two brothers
were too far away to be present. Mr.
Walker was prepared and ready to
leave this earthly world and begged ;
his wife, Mabtie to go fwith him. j
Just before his death he asked his ■
wife "if she didn't see the beautiful ]
stars." He told her "that it meant
he was going on a trip and he want- 1
ed her to go with him." She told
him "all right, when he got better
they would go," but he shook his |
head and said "No, not that kind of
a trip, but that he was going to hea- j
ven." He said he did not want to
leave her who had shared in all his
toil and sacrifices, as they had lived
together for 41} years, and grown so
used to each other.
There are children, all living.
They are: Beulah, Fred Charlie, Ma-
mie, Jessie, Cody, Bessie, Sidney and
Harold, all of whom are married.
The floral offerings were beauti-
ful and profuse. Friends lextenrt
their deepest sympathy, and it is
consoling that Mr. Walker passed to
his heavenly reward as a christian
and has accepted Christ a* his Sav-
ior and was bajrtls^ 4n the vftt-er-
of the crffk that runs thro farm of I
It can be truly suid of him |
"It Is Well With My Soul."—A friend. |
Mr. E. E. Briscoe, prominent busi-
ness man of San Antonio, with his
son, Eugene, stopped over at Alice to-
day, for a short visit with the News
man, enroute home from the Valley.
The Brisjroe and Tanner (families
were neighbors at Granger and it
was with deep regret that we learn-
ed of the recent death of Mrs. Bris-
coe.—Alice News.
Paul Skrabanek, of Temple, age
89 years, following an illness, due
mainly to old age, passed away at
the home of his son on Friday Feb.
19. He is survived by several sons,
one of them is T. T. Skrabanek, re-
siding near Bartlett, and a daughter.
He came to this state from the old
country in an early day and first set-
tled at Caldwell, later coming to
Granger. His wife died about six
years ago.
The remains were shipped to
Granger for burial and funeral ser-
vices were held at the B-M Brethern
Church at 4 p. m. Sunday and inter-
ment was in the B-M Brethern ceme-
tery. Rev. Barton conducted the ser-!
Vices. There were a number to at-
tend.
Just about this
time of the year
everyone needs a
tonic to brace
him up after theL
rigors of winter,
PEPTONA
Is "Our Best Tonic."
It's pleasant to take.
Will not disturb the stom-
ach.
Gives you strength and pep.
Will enrich your blood.
An extra large bottle for
$1.00
KLECKA'S
DRUG STORE
77i0 ^taxaSJL Drug Start
Granger, Texas
OSCAR WINGREN DIES OF
PNEUMONIA IN DALLAS
CONVICTS IN TEXAS
PRISON ON INCREASE
DEATH OF JOE PALL A
Austin, Texas, Feb. 22.—The num-
ber of convicts in the State peniten-
tiary is showing a slight/increase fol-
lowing the large number of pardons
issued in December. However, with-
in the last few days, the Governor
has liberated a number with pardons.
n the first of the year there were
3,420 convicts in the Texas peniten-
tiary, as against 3, 538 on this date
an increase of 118. On June 1st.
there were 3,640 convicts, which is
102 more, than in prison at this time.
On Nov. 1st. there were 3,477.
According to reports received Sat-
urday by the Governor,, the 3,638
convicts are located as follows:
In insane asylums 28, Blakely farm
117, Blue Ridge 307, Clemens 290,
Darrington 201, Eastham 268, Fer-
guson 116, Goree 62, Harlem 312,
Huntsville prison 372, Imperial farm
356, Ramsey 447, Retrieve 198, Shaw
144, Senior 121, Wynne 119, Oil Mill
at Richmond 54 and in transit 20.
The foregoing shows that the oil
mill is running full time crushing
cotton seed raised on the state farms.
Following a lingering illness, Joe
Palla, age 20 years, the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Palla, died on Feb. 21.
He was a young man just in the
prime of life and had many friends
who regretted to hear of his death.
He is survived by his father, Tom
Palla, and stepmother, Mrs. Jennie
Palla, and two brothers, Emil and
William.
Funeral services were conducted
at, the B-M Brethern Church Monday
! morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. Jos.
; Barton. Interment was in the B-M
I Brethern Cemetery.
The News is in receipt of the Tex-
as Almanac and State Industrial
Guide, published annually by the Dal-
las News. It is reliable and authen-
tic and contains a vast amount of in-
formation that is unobtainable else-
where. In fact it is a ready refer-
ence and is invaluable in any library
or office.
Bertram Enterprise
The sad news was received in Bert-
ram Saturday afternoon,'^February 13,
that Oscar Wingren had died in &
hospital after a short illness of pneu-
monia.
Funeral services were held at Bur-
net Sunday morning at the Odd Fel-
lows Cemetery, by Rev. McKinney,
pastor of the Methodist church. Mrs.
Wingren and the three sons were un-
able to attend the funeral on ac-
count of illness of Hamilton Orvil.
Oscar was born Dec. 5th, 1887, in
Burnet, and at the time of his death
was 38 years, 2 months and 8 days
of age. His twin brother, Orvil, died
suddenly on June 20th, 1925 in Bur-
net. lie attended both the public
schools and the R. E. Lee High
School. He was united in marriage
about in 1910, to Miss Lillian Tay-
lor. To this union three children were
born, Oscar, Albion, Hamilton, Orvil
and Clyde Taylor.
Oscar and Orvil Wingren several
years ago engaged in the jewelry
business in Bertram and while here
made many friends. After leaving
here they returned to Burnet.
The Enterprise extends condolence
to the bereaved wife, children and
other relatives.
Miss Alberta Winningham Is visit-
ing in Oenaville this week.
Book your orders now if you want
good planting seed. We have a quan-
tity of pure Mebane and Kasch seed
which are culled and sacked in 3-
bushel sacks.
W. P. Young Commission Co.
NOTICE!
Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Bird, Mrs. J. A.
B'rd and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robert-
ion v/ere vis:tors of W. H. Eobertson
nnd family this week.
HULLS, MEAL,
Owing to shortage of feed in this territory we have
made it possible at this time to sell at these prices.
Accidental Oil Mill
IRA N. if AIRE. Manager
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