Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 26, Ed. 1 Friday, June 29, 1923 Page: 1 of 4
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For a Greater, Better Palacios Country—Agriculture, Industry, Commerce, Living
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PALACIOS, MATAGORDA COUNTY, TEXAS, FRIDAY. JUNE 29, 1923
VOLUME XVI NUMBER 26
J. H. Foley Dies
Saturday
Cuero Hospital
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Last week's Beacon told you
that Mr. J. H. Foley, 85 years
old, had been taken to Cuero for
an operation for gall-stones. The
operation was in every way suc-
cessful; he rallied and lived for
nearly two weeks, and there is
no doubt his recovery would have
been complete but when the in-
cision was made a well developed
cancer was found on his liver.
He suffered little after the op-
eration and his mind was so clear
he discussed items of local inter-
est with the nurse, but the light
that is life grew dimmer and
about 1:00 o'clock Saturday morn-
ing was entirely extinguished
leaving only the beloved house of
clay. Saturday afternoon, sur-
rounded by his children and a
few friends, simple services were
held in the chapel of the under-
taking parlors, his pastor, Rev.
G. T. Hester, reading the service
and Mrs. Pridgen and another
lady singing two hymns, "Nearer
My God to Thee" and "Asleep
In Jesus," after which the re-
mains, accompanied by his sons,
S. B. and W. H. Foley, were ta-
ken to Hardy, Iowa, to be placed
Jbeside those of his cherished
wife, who preceded him by more
than three years, and where there
were services held for him in the
church which he helped build,
these services being followed by
the Masonic ceremony.
J. H. Foley was born in Detroit,
Michigan, February, 1838, and
spent his early life there and in
Illinois. In 1859 he was married
to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Olden,
and shortly after they moved to
Hardy, Iowa, where they lived
continuously until thirteen years
ago when they came to Palacios.
Fpur sons and three daughters
came to bless this thrice blessed
couple, one daughter preceding
her parents to the Great Beyond.
For more than sixty years Mr.
Foley was a member of the Meth-
odist church, and not only a mem-
ber of the church, but such an
earnest, devoted christian that
no one was in doubt about his
soul's future. He was also a
member of the Masonic frater-
nity, being a charter member in
his home town in Iowa, but mov-
ing his membership to Palacios
when he moved his home here.
He was a living husband, a
conscientious father and a most
desirable friend—admired, loved
and respected by all.
Left to mourn the passing of
this worthy gentleman are his
children, W. H. Foley, E. C. Fo-
ley, S. B. Foley, C. E. Foley, all
of whom live in Iowa, and Mrs.
Ray Foley and Miss Rose Foley,
of Palacios. There are also eigh
teen grandchildren, ten great
grandchildren and hosts of
friends, to whom the Beacon
joins in extending sympathy.
G. P. Babb, of Wilmington,
Ohio, who spent about two
months here last spring, came
Saturday to stay at least all the
summer and most of the winter.
If Mr. Babb can make proper
disposal of his business the
chances are pood that he will be-
come a permanent resident of
ouf City-by-the-Sea.
Entertainment
Benefit P. T. A.
Enjoyable Affair
The East Bay committee of the
P.*T. A., in order to furnish
some needed play ground equip-
ment and start a piano fund, col-
lected some of our local artists
and gave an entertainment Tues-
day night at the B. Y. P. U. au-
ditorium that was thoroughly en-
joyed by those present.
The program opened with a
ballad, Wallis Brennan, a stu-
dent at Camp Palomar and who
is the possessor or a well-trained
mritone Voice, taking the solo
part, accompanied by the Camp
3alomar orchestra. Little Misses
i3obby Louise and Nancy Price
gave a song in costume that met
with hearty applause.
Miss Gladys Hillyer, a gradu-
ate in piano at Baylor, Belton,
and who spent last year in Wash-
ington, D. C., studying under
!Dr, Levett, delighted and thrill-
ed her audience by her perfect
rendition of three difficult num-
bers. Her tecnique is wonderful
and her touch and interpretation
superb. It is generally conceded
a pianist to compare with Miss
Hillyer has never been in Pala-
cios. It takes ones breath to
think of the glorious future in
store for Miss Gladys, who will
spend next winter with* Dr.
Levett.
Another artist of ability who
generously gave of her best is
Miss Nora Hayes, who charmed
her audience as her clear full
tones gave forth their richness
and sweetness in two numbers.
Mrs. Vick, in her own inimita-
ble style gave a humorous read-
ing that was truly humorous and
added spice and variety. Miss
Linna Virginia Wellin, dressed
in the Swedish costume, sang
their national hymn and accom-
panied by her brother gave an-
otner song with dance steps in-
terspersed. This too made a
"hit." Not the least appreciat-
ed number was that given by
Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Sisson and
Mrs. Arnold, who are ever so
sweetly and obliging and who
beautifully sang the trio, "Birds
are Singing," by Thomas.
"Kull Dansen" was given by
twelve little girls in costume.
Their grace and vivacity lending
charm to the evening. These
little »dies closed the program
by singing America. The enter-
tainment as a whole left nothing
to be desired by the audience nor
those in charge.
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Program
for the
At a final meeting this morn-
ing of the 4th of July Celebration
Committee everything was fdund
to be in fine shape for our big 4th
of July ceiebration Wednesday.
The program is as follows:
11:00 A. M.— Address by Dr. I.
E. Gates of San Antonio, at
Auditorium.
2:00 P. M.—Horse Races.
4:00 P. M. —Ball Game, Palacios
vs. Gulf.
7:30 P. M. — Band Concert on
Palacios Hotel lawn.
8:15 P. M.—Song Service and
Address at Auditorium.
Dancing, Bathing and Boating
throughout the day.
All entries for the horse races
must be made by 12 o'clock. Ask
for Jim Wylie.
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White help wanted—Palacios
Home Laundry.
Will some one owning a wheel
chair kindly rent it for a month
to a young man with paralysis,
stopping at Hotel Palacios? Ap-
ply at HotSl.
The Hon. J. N. Davis, of Wood
County, who represents the 34th
District, is in Palacios to spend
his tenth summer. While in
town Mr. Dayis is the guest of
his friend, Mr. M. C. Billings. .
Ei" P. Noble, who was taken to
Houston Monday for an operation
was found to be in such a serious
condition that an operation
would be of no use and the doc-
tors offer ho hope for his recov-
ery. Mrs. Noble and the chil-
dren are with him. *
Last Friday being the steenth
birthday of Mrs. R. J. Sisson,
Mrs. Arnold invited her to come
in for \he afternoon. Her sur-
prise and delight at finding the
rooms full of her friends, was a
pleasure to all. In the contest
Mrs. Sisson easily won the prize
which was a large tray heaped
with packages expressing the
love and estegm in which she is
held. A delicous two-course
luncheon added to the pleasure
of this memorable afternoon.
CHAUTAUQUA
The Chautauqua yesterday was
absolutely fine, and it is too bad
if you missed it. If you did, for
goodness sake don't miss today's
and tomorrow's programs. They
are going to be big and fine.
The Chautauqua committee have
decided to reduce the price of
single admissions to 35 cents and
50 cents in grder that all may at-
tend. It is worth your while, so
don't miss itT Programs start at
3:30 in the afternoon and 8:15 at
night, at B. Y. P. U. auditorium.
Bible Class Meeting.
All children and young people
are invited to join the class which
meets at the C. F. Connor home
each Thursday evening at 8:00
o'clock. Lesson for next week,
July 5, 7th chapter of Matthew.
Outline of lesson given on re-
quest. %
The grand jury must >have
been looking for its affinity
among the Palacios people for a
goodly proportion was requested
to confer with the jurors Mon-
day and Tuesday. Whether the
electrical spark that usually pro-
claims the presence of the affini-
ty was manifested, was not made
known. The primary cause of
the search is one Jim Parker, of
Collegeport, and a whipping that
was administered to him by a
handful of unmasked men.
County Taxes
Cut 10 PerCent
The first of the week Harve
Adams was displaying an im-
mense eight and a half foot alli-
gator that he had shot in the
river near the first draw bridge
over the Tres Palacios. The al-
ligators have been more numer-
ous? than the farmers found prof-
itable so they have declared war.
It took fourteen shots to dispatch
this fellow Mr. Adams had for
they have a good thick protecting
skin. The sport must be exciting
but it surely wouldn't pay to
come onto too close range of their
fearfully powerful jaws. '
Mr. and Mrs. L. Brewer are
enjoying a visit from their chil-
dren who reside in far distant
states. The first to join the home
fireside was their son, Theodore
Brewer, who arrived last week
from the University of Kentucky.
On Tuesday of this week two
daughters, Mrs. J. R. Petter
and small son, of Philadelphia,
and Miss Esther Brewer, who is
a student of Wellesley College,
Boston,' arrived to spend the
summer at the parental home.
Following an argument over
the assessed valuation of cattle
between the cattlemen of the
county and the commissioners,
during the sitting as a board of
equalization last week of the
commissioners, a motion was
made by Commioner Baker to re-
duce all taxes 10 per cent if the
10 per cent reduction on cattle
was sustained.
The vote on the reduction of
the valuation of cattle was sus-
tained and Commissioner Baker's
motion was duly seconded and
carried.
Thus we see a reduction of 10
per cent on all taxes is in vogue,
which will result in a considera-
ble saving to the taxpayers of
the county.—Ba^ City Tirbune.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kirkpat-
rick have removed to the Dr.
Wolf property near the old Acad-
emy buildings, which they re-
cently purchased.
Mrs., Marion McClanahan and
three children returned to their
home in Thomaston last week
after a delightful visit at the
homes of their relatives, the F.
G. Berger, and A. R. Hillyer
families. -v.
Little Mikey Coole, son of Mr.
and Mrs." A. W. Coole, came
from Houston Wednesday to vis-
it'with his aunt, Mrs. Ruby Red-
mond. Mr. and Mrs. Coole are
well known among the older res-
idents of Palacios. Mikey is vis-
iting his aunt while his mother
is in a hospital for an operation.
Will Close on the 4th.
We, the undersigned agree to
close our respective places o
business on Wednesday after-
noon, July 4th, '23. Stores will
be open until noon. •
Curtis-Sisson Grocery Co.
Hayes Clothing Co.
L. A. McKinnon. >
M. E. Rogers.
Ruthven- Grocery Co.
W. B. llae.
T. R.Brandon,
D. P. Moore Dry Goods Co.
Mrs. J. E. McGuire and tw>o
children,. Joseph and Emma,
drove in from their home in
Austin, arriving Tuesday. The
McGuire family has a host of
friends in Palacios. who are al-
ways giad to see any member of
it. Missep lEulah and Tululah
have been" attending C. I. A.,
but next winter will go to the
University. Joseph'j spent last
year in A. & M. and will continue
there. Mrs. McGuire will remain
until after the encampment.
Presbyterian Church To Be
Visited by Foreign
Missionary.
•
Rev. W. Frank McElroy, who
has been stationed at Bibanga,
Africa for the past six years as
a Missionary of the Southern
Presbyterian Church, will preach
in the above church on next
Sabbath, July 1st, at both morn-
ing and evening services. Mr.
McElroy is devoting a part of his
year's furlough to speaking in
the churches of the denomination
He will bring a most interesting
message. Visitors are cordially
invited.
Mr. and Mrs, J. F. Barnett
had as their guests over the week
end, their cousins, Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Still and two daughters, of
Houston. Honoring them Mr.
and Mrs. Barnett gave a delight-
ful picnic Saturday evening on
•the shell beach' toward Caranca-
hua where the lovely mcjpnlight
and the weird shadows cast by
the campfires made an ideal set-
ting for the enjoyment of the
delicous barbecued "springs"
and the tender juicy steaks, the
buns, pickles, coffee, ice cream
and cakes.
Early this morning Palacios
and vicinity were visited by a
very much needed rain. The re-
port is there were four inches,
but the thirsty earth has taken
care of it remarkably well.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foster,
who have been in and out of Pa-
lacios for the past several years,
always glad when they were in,
but regretting when circum-
stances due to railroading, com
pelled them to be out, have set-
tled the problem of their future
home by buying a fine ten-acre
tract just to the west of town,
which belonged to John H.
Smith., This tract has a flowing
well of our justly celebrated pure
artesian water and under th£
management of Mr. and Mrs,
Foster will soon be one of the
most productive and beautiful
spots in the country side.
G. A. Salsbury and J. J. Whit-
aker traded farms recently, re-
ceiving mutual benefit. Mr.
Whitaker had a farm joining Mr.
Salsbury's Creed farm that con-
tained more land than he wished
to take care of. Mr. Salsoury
had one of smaller acreage but
about two miles distant. Now
Mr. Whitaker has a farm he can
care for and Mr. Salsbury has
his acreage in one body.
Palacios Masons
Royally Entertain
County Lodges
Monday, June 24, St. John's
Day, was a red letter day in the.
history of Masonry in Matagorda
County. The Palacios masons
had made preparations for a pub-
lic installation and invited the
other Masonic lodges in the coun-
ty to participate. Early in the
afternoon the visitors began to
arrive at the B. Y. P. U. grounds
and soon the splash in the bay
and the shouts told of the fun
they were having. This was fol-
owed by the barbecue, delicious
lot coffee, pickles and good
! Pickwick bread which was fur-
nished in profusion by the Pala-
cios Masons. In addition several
'amilies added to the variety of
the eats by bringing salads,
sandwiches, cakes, pies and all
sorts of good things and the
pleasures of the supper hour were
considerably lengthened.
* About eight o'clock the newly
elected officers of the lodges in /
Bay City, Matagorda, Blessing
and Palacios formed and took
their places on the rostrum of
he auditorium where C. A. Eric-
son, of Bay City, lodge and dis-
trict deputy Grand Master, took
he part of installing officer and
was ably assisted by G. H. Har-
rison of the Palacios lodge as
marshal. T1 e services were very
jeautiful ai.d impressive and if
each officer will live according to
the instructions given him, his
part of the world will be a much
setter place in which to live.
After the officers in the four
31ue lodges were installed, the 4
:3ay City Chapter of Royal Arch
Masons installed their officers.
Dr. William States Jacobs, of
Houston, gave the address of the
evening, giving outsiders an in-
sight into the aims and ambi-
tions of Masonry. He also made
a strong plea for national and in-
ternational brotherhood. It was
an address that wa$ bound to
make all who heard it do some
thinking for themselves. The
lastjact was two flash-light pict-
ures of the officers made by Mr.
Clyde Parks.
From the Houston Post we
learn that Carroll Cairnes, with
three other Houston teachers, is
taking special work in the univer-
sity at Berkley, Calif., for ath
letic coaches. Carroll is a Pala-
cios boy, full of ambition and en-
ergy and his many friends are
proud of him and trust his high-
est hopes and ideals may be
realized, and we are sure they
will, judging from the rapid
strides he been making.
Last week the Boy Scouts of
Bay City came down for a game
with our boys which resulted in a
lie, 3 to 3. Tuesday our boys
went to Bay City and after a
good fast game on both sides,
came home with the long endof
a 5 to 7 score. There will be two
other games with the Bay City
Scouts. El Campo Scouts are
coming over for ar grme this aft-
ernoon if the rain of this morn-
ing hasn't interfered too much.
Mrs. F. E. Watts invited in
three tables of "42" players Fri-
day night in commemoration of
Mr. Watts' 83rd birthday. Theste
young folks enjoyed themselves
until a late hour when the host-
ess served light refreshments.
Dairy Men Organize.
The Dairy men of Palacios
District met at Luther's Feed
Store, ^Palacios, Tex., June 23,
1923, and elected G. R. Holiday,
chairmau and J. W, Crawford,
secretary. It was moved that
a committee of three be appoint-
ed to get up bylaws and consti-
tution to govern the creamery
business in the Paiacios District.
The names of those on the com-
mittee are C. W. Milam, W. B.
Clardy and G. H. Jones. The
meeting then adjourned to meet
next Saturday, June 30, 1923, at
3 p. m;, at Luther's Feed Store.
Mass Meeting
of the Churches
All the churches are cordially
invited to the B.-Y. P. U. audi-
torium Sunday evening at 8:00
o'clock to hear T. C. Gardner,
State B. Y. P. U. secretary.
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Grant, Mrs. Earl. Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 26, Ed. 1 Friday, June 29, 1923, newspaper, June 29, 1923; Palacios, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth411913/m1/1/: accessed June 20, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Palacios Library.