Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, December 14, 1923 Page: 3 of 4
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TURTLE BAY
Doc Sherrill spent Saturday
and Sunday at Collegeport.
Sherman Saddler has rented
some of Mr. Gillespie's land for
the coming year.
Ted Fields and wife moved
from town to the place vacated
by Walter Killgore.
Jim Benham and wife have
moved to the place recently va-
cated Sherman Saddler.
Ed, Schilling and family moved
last week from the Parker farm
to the Lauderback farm.
Harvey Adams and family
have moved to the Salabury farm
formerly rented by Dick Phillips.
Mrs. Jim Benham and the
Misses Evelyn Sherrill and Mary
Benham were welcome visitors
at school Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Beard had
as their guests last week his
brother Bob and family of Waco.
They have rented Dr. Wagner's
place 4 miles north of town.
Walter Killgore and family
moved Tuesday to the Dick Phil-
lips place. His brother, Elvie,
has moved his family on to the
place adjoining it on the north.
Monday night, Dec. 24, the
/ school will give their Christmas
program. There will be a tree
and every one in the district is
invited to bring their presents
and help make this a happy time
for the children.
In spite of the bad roads, a
good crowd attended the Literary
Friday night. Following is the
program-
Vocal Duet—Mr. and Mrs, Jim
Fields.
Recitation—Bernard Jensen.
Recitation—Liilie Kate Fields.
Recitation—Joe Ressler.
Duet—Oscar Schicke and Gilbert
Fields.
Recitation—Eugene Fields.
Recitation, "The Drowning Sing-
er"—Mrs. Jensen.
Song—Sherrill twins.
Recitation—J. T. Fields.
■'My Friends"—Margaret Ress-
ler, Gifford and Gilbert Sher-
rill,
Vocal Duet-—Misses Beard.
Dialogue, "A. B. C. D."-School
Children.
Recitation—Mildred Herman.
Play, "Pete in the Well, "-B. B.
Wright, Jim Fields, Walter
Killgore.
Solo—Fiorene Fields.
Recitation, "Betty at the Base
Ball Game."—Eura Brock.
Play, 'Not a Man in the House. '—
Megdames Mogely, Benham,
Fields, Killgore, Herman.
Solo—Eva Twecdle.
Recitation, 'The Wrong Train'—
Mrs. Herman.
Play, "The Doctor advertises for
a Wife."--Ellis Jensen, Gor-
don Starr, J. F. Fields, B. B.
Wright.
Next Literary date to be an-
nounced later.
Card of Thanks.
\ye sincerely thank all who go
kiqdly helped us by lovjng deeds
and cqmforting words during the
recent illness and death of out
dear parents.
Mrs. Rosa Kellar,
Mrs. Lillie Hurgis,
F. F. York.
COLLEGEPORT
The Misses Evelyn Heck and
Helen Duckworth went to Bay
City Saturday.
The Mesdames Hamlin, Duck-
worth and McNeill were shopping
in Bay City Friday.
A meeting of the Bay View
Glee Club held at the home of
Cecil McNeill Friday night. The
Glee Club is busily engaged prac-
ticing Christmas numbers.
The Lyceum number given by
Kater, the Magician was enjoyed
by a large audience Saturday
night.
Mrs. Carl Boeker visited school
Monday. The teacher's wish that
more parents would visit school
and see what their children are
doing.
Evelyn:—"Why Howard, fish
drown don't they?"
Howard:—"Not often."
Evelyn:—"If you held a fish
still the water could not get be-
hind his ears and he would
drown."
Miss Berger:—(In English II
class) "What is a synonym of
multitudinous."
Cecil:—"Manifold?"
Miss Berger* —"Yes."
Cecil:—"Why Manifold's a
part of a Ford car."
It is raining for a change. It
seems so nice to know that we
will have no dust for a while.
LOCALS
Phone No. 27 when in need of
wood.
Call 88 when you need laundry
work done.
Xmas shopping is easy at
BOYD'S Store.
;H. G. Cole, of Peru, Nebr, is
here for the winter months.
George Potvin returned from
the Powell oil field Tuesday.
Beautiful X-mas goods arriving
daily at Boyd's Variety Store.
Pentecostal Mission.
Services every night at 7:30 at
the Pentecostal Mission, conduct-
ed by Evang. Wm. H. Law. Ev-
erybody invited. Come you will
enjoy the services.
Shell Fertilizer.
For a limited time we will sell
in bulk our Lime Fertilizing
Shell, at $3.00 per ton to our
home people and farmers.
The Gulf Products Co.,
Jas. W, Sartwelle.
Closing Out S. S. Fabric Tires
At Cost.
32 x 3 1-2, $12.05. 32 x 4,
$12.95. 33 x 4, $13.65. 34 x 4,
$14.75.
Palacios Vulcanizing Shop.
W. H. Clement, was in Bay
City the first of the week, on
business.
Do your Xmas shopping early
at BOYD'S Store.
Don't forget your coupons for
free Silverware.
Nester Drug Co.
The Christian Church—Sutiday
at 11 a. m., Dr. Driskill's sub-
ject will be "Jesus and Geth-
semane.'
Dr. Wagner reports the birth
of a fine girl baby Wednesday
morning at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Cle Hamlin.
Beautiful X-mas Gifts arriving
daily at Boyd's Jewelry Store.
Mrs. P. F. Campbell spent
Monday and Tuesday in Bay City
with her children. Little Doro-
thy Loos came home with her
for the remainder of the week, |
We have good second hand
Fords for 1-3 Cash and easy pay-
ments on balance. Every car
guaranteed as represented.
The Old Reliable
Palaeios Auto Co. Inc.
For Boiling's choice meats,
pork sausage and pure hog lard,
phone 78.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J.
returned from a visit
tives at Sinton.
Barr have
with rela-
G. P. Box, of Cuero, was here
Sunday visiting his brother, S.
C. Box and wife.
Don't forget your coupons for
Free Silverware.
Nester Drug Co.
Mrs. J. L. Pybus went up to
Bay City Thursday for a short
visit with friends.
A new line of Christman and
New Year Greeting Cards 5c to
25c. Nester Drug Co.
F. C. Hensel was transacting
business in Houston this week,
returning Thursday afternuon.
Buick Six to trade for cattle
or real estate. Value $350.
Palacios Auto Co. Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C, Boyd went
to Houston Sunday, returning
Tuesday, on a business and pleas-
ure trip combined.
Tires guaranteed 12000 miles
against RIM CUTS and BLOW-
OUTS. Tubes guaranteed for
one year. Palacios Vulcanizing
Shop.
Mrs. Earl Grant returned from
Houston Sunday. She is rapidly
recovering from the effects of
her recent operation and will
soon be able to be at her office
as fit as ever.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Curtis
went to Houston Sunday return-
ing Thursday afternoon. They
visited a niece of Mrs. Curtis
and Mr. Curtis combined busi-
ness with pleasure.
The bad weather of the past
week did not keep the crowds of
buyers away from the Big Sale
at D. P. Moore Dry Goods Co.,
for they increased every day.
This firm always lives up to their
advertisements and delivers the
goods. The big number of pleas-
ed customers, who were such
loyal boosters proves the satis-
faction given by this firm during
their sales. This big sale will be
named Saturday. The name an-
nounced and the cash prizes giv-
We are still here with wood en* Be sure and be there when
Stationery and toilet articles at
Boyd's Variety Store.
In buying a Fountain Pen we
will allow you one dollar for your
old one. Nester Drug Co.
When you ask for insurance of
any kind you have every reason
to expect Safety, Service, Sta-
bility. Grant & Grant cheerfully
fill these requirements.
Mules For Sale.
3, good 1100 lbs mare mules,
1, good 1100 lbs mare, 1 Jersey
cow, fresh, '1/road grader and
ditcher and all my farm tools.
W. W. Bussell,
47-tf Palacios, Texas.
Give yourself a treat! Get into an
Overland Sedan and "step on it"!
The sensation of potucr is wonder'
ful. The bigger new engine makes
you master of traffic and hills!
And the Triplex springs (Patented)
give the road comfort of a long,
heavy car. Before buying any car,
tind out how much better you will
like an Overland. The price has
just been reduced. Ask us for a
demonstration. «
Curtis Auto Sales Co.
Palacios, Texas
and plumbing
Call Phone 27.
Mill.
goods for sale.
Pybus Planing
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Holloway,
and Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Rhoades, all of Auburn, Nebr.
arrived here the first of the week
to spend the winter in Palacios.
Wool yarn for knitting, in all
colors, at Boyd's Variety Store.
Beautiful gift towel sets and
box handkerchiefs at Boyd's Va-
riety Store.
Our meat supply is limited.,
Phone your order in early. Ar
thur Gibson, phone 78.
FOR SALE
40 acres land near Palacios.
with four room house, 600 foot
artesian well, water piped in
house and lot, large barn. 30
acres in cultivation, fenced and
cross fenced- Less than mile to
school. Price $2000.00, $500 cash
and $2g per month and interest
for five years. B. W. Trull,
Midfield, Tex.
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OLD SANTA
HAS HEADQUARTERS
THIS YEAR AT THE
RACKET STORE
You will find he has left there a complete
line of Toys of every description, as well as
many useful and beautiful articles for both
old and young.
Horns, Drums, Balls, Trains,
Wagons, Machine Toys, Dolls,
Doll Buggies, Dishes, Beds, Tables, Etc.
Also Books, Games, Cut Glass, China, Pyrex, Etc.
T. A. McFARLAND, Prop.
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Palacios Market
Here you will find at all times the Choicest Grades of
Beef Veal Mutton Pork
Fresh Sausage Home Smoked Sausage
All kinds of Cured Meats
BARBECUE A SPECIALTY
Your patronage appreciated All orders promptly delivered
H. P. Taylor, Prop.
Phone No. 83 for Service Guy Perry Cement Bldg.
they are awarded. You may be
one of the lucky number.
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is the last day of our Big
Ten-Days Sale
This Big Sale has been a big success in every
particular and in order to make Saturday
the biggest day of them all we have arrange
ed several
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Special Prices on all Ready-to-wear Goods
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'We will open up Monday morning with a special
line of Christmas Goods consisting of
"BATH ROBES, INDIAN BLANKETS,
FELT HOUSE SHOES,' LADIES' DRESSES,
LADIES' SUITS, COATS, SWEATERS, Etc. Etc.
Remember All Prizes will be Awarded Saturday P.M.
Dec. 15, 3 O'clock. Remember Date and Hour
D. P. Moore Dry Goods Co.
W. H. WILLIAMS, Manager
PALACIOS, TEXAS
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Grant, Mrs. Earl. Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, December 14, 1923, newspaper, December 14, 1923; Palacios, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth412020/m1/3/: accessed June 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Palacios Library.