The Baylor County Banner. (Seymour, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, January 12, 1912 Page: 2 of 6
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BAYLOR CO. BANNER
BY
THE BANNER PUBLISHING CO.
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C. HARRISON, - - - Editor
M. NORWOOD. Business Manager
Olflcc of publication, Washington
Street, opposite First National Imnk.
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Payahle in Advanck.
S*ymour, Texa.«, January 12. 1912.
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The rather surprising fact
shown by the government rec-
ords at Fort Worth that, although
1911 was a year of drouth, the
rainfall for the year was .14 of
an inch above the normal. The
trouble was no bottom season,
too long time between rains and
intense heat. The heat accumu-
lation for the year was over 700
degrees.
Rev. Clarence V. T. Riche-
son of Boston has confessed to
his guilt of the murder of his
former sweetheart, Avis Linnell,
in Massachusetts last October.
The evidence against him was
strong, though there was one
missing link. It seems from ex-
perience with men of high crime
here of late the old adage, "Mur-
der will out," is proven over and
over again.
Thus far things have gone well
in the road bond matter. If the
attorney general will be prompt
in approving the records the
bonds ought to be ready for sale
before long. The bonds are go-
ing to be desirable and ought to
find a ready sale. It%will take
some time to get the advisory
committee appointed, to get plans
for road building, estimates of
cost, what kinds of roads to build,
where to get the material, to get
in touch with firms handling road
building equipment, to get in
touch with a government expert
and a thousand and one other
things connected with so big an
undertaking as the expending of
$100,000. By the time these pre-
liminaries can be attended to it
is probable the money will be
ready for us.
Hope runs high for a crop in
1912, but the fact is that just now
we have nothing but opportuni-
ties ahead of us. Nature and the
elements are not going to make
a crop for us, and sometimes it
seems like we have to win out in
spite of the elements. Freezing
weather has prevented breaking
land thus far, but some day the
balmy southern breezes will re-
turn and the ground will be mel-
low for the plow. Let's be sure
we are ready when the time
•comes. Have the plo\vs out and
rigged up in good shape. Repair
gthe harness. Also have the lit-
tle odd things, such as broken
fences, attended to so that there
will be no interruption when
breaking does begin. We've got
to have a crop this year and no
effort of ours should be spared in
lhat direction.
When people get it into their
heads to leave a country it is of
no use to argue thrt question
with them. As a matter of fact,
if they are dissatisfied it is bet-
ter for them and the country if
they do leave and give room for
sjmebody else who has faith in
the country. During the fall
and winter many people have
moved from Baylor county on
account of the rather strenuous
j years we have had of late. We
! do not blame them much, espec-
ially the newcomers, but we
hope the moving business is
about over now and that the
rest of us will settle down to
work again. Perhaps a number
of thosa who have stayed have
at times thought of leaving, but
for sufficient reasons have de-
cided to stay. Well, if you are
going to stay then let's banish
the thought of other countries
and work out our own salvation.
The notion that other countries
are better is largely a snare and
a delusion. This country has
been settled slowly and it is
hardly possible that so many
people would live here if the
place were so much worse than
the other places over yonder in
some fancied paradise. Other-
places have their troubles and
the calmest deliberation will
prove -that this is a country of
opportunity to the right kind of
a stayer. "Forgetting the things
behind," etc.
T.iie dread disease of spinal
meningitis is holding high carni-
val in some of the cities. Waco
has had perhaps 75 cases. Dallas
probably 100 and other towns
have been affected to a smaller
degree. The malady is being
combated with a serum that is
injected into the spinal column
after some of the cerebro spinal
fluid has been drawn off. With
this serum the mortality rate
has been lowered from 80 or 00
in 100 cases down to 20 or 30.
The continued damp weather is
believed responsible for so wide
a prevalence of the disease.
Rear Admiral Robley I).
Evans died in Washington Jan.
.3 of acute indigestion. A fitting
cartoon in the Dallas News shows
him crossing the river Styx,
looking foward into the darkness
with the same courage that
marked his actions in every bat-
tle. "Fighting Bob" Evaris was
one of the most popular com-
manders in tie navy and the
whole nation looked upon him
with respect.
For County Judge.
A glance at the announcement
column shows thfc name of Hon.
T. .1. North as a candidate for ]
the office of county judge. A
word as to his qualifications will
be of interest to the Boylor
county voters. Mr. North camel
t') Baylor county in 1906 and
since that time has played a
prominent part in our public
affairs. A few months after
coming here he was nominated
for the office of county attorney,
which he has held for three
terms. He now considers it i
now
time to take another step in
advancement of his career.
Mr. North practiced law
year in his native state,
record as county attorney
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demonstrated his ability without
any question. Aside from his ^
office he has been engaged in
some of the biggest cases in dis-
trict court and has several im-
portant cases for the present
term. As a prosecutor he tis
fearless and without, favor. But
he "prosecutes" without "perse-
cuting." He has been called out
of the county to help prosecute
in some important cases. His
practice before the justice,
county and district courts has
given him an experience that
fits him for the office he seeks.
He is a student and will continue
to improve his knowledge of
law.
In matters concerning the
county's school interests--the
candidate will have no apologies!™
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We desire to thank the friends and patrons who have so generously patronized this
Store during the closing year of 191 I. Your liberal patronage has enabled us to car-
ry a complete stock and thus serve your wishes.
We feel hopeful as to the future and will continue to be able to serve our friends
who have shown appreciation for past favors during the new year of 1912.
Be assured that we extend to you the Compliments of the Season and wish you
a«very Happy and Prosperous NEW YEAR.
Baylor Drug Store
C. B. RUPE & SONS
Lankford Bl'dg Phone 9-1 Seymour, Texas
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MAS CAR OF
The matter of reduction of
cotton acreage is engaging people
of the South as a question of
vital importance. It is realized
that unless something is done to
reduce the acreage the price will
be no better next year, and may-
be worse. It is also realized that
at present prices there is no
money in cotton. The value of
other crops is receiving some of
the attention which the matter
deserves. More corn will be
raised in many sections, and in
our country kaflir corn and milo
maize will receive more attention.
It is interesting to note that these
Bargains for Sale.
2 Houses $250 each.
1 Two room house $150.
1 Three room house $350.
1 Livery stable, bargain.
2 Lots $250 each.
3 Lots $500 each.
$ Lot $200.
1G0 Acres land, fine farm, $15
per acre.
15 Rigs.
5 Surries.
0 Milch cows.
1 Jersey bull.
4 Mules.
25 head of horses and mares.
1 Restaurant at a bargain.
Close out sale at O. K. Stable.
All for sale cheap. 14-15
R. A. Simmons of the Bomar-
ton country was an appreciated
caller at the Banner office Tues-
day. He is a bachelor now, as
the lady is with her daughter,
Mrs. G. W. Dykes of Clovis, N.
M., for an extended visit. He
also reported a mighty fine young
lady that made her appearance
on the 7th at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. .1. E. Chambers. These
people have five other children,
and this is the first baby in eight
years.
Good Piace to Rent.
to make. He secured a good
education, by working his way
through school, and has taught
29 months under first grade cer-
tificate. Since being in the
county he has taken active in-
terest in school affairs, always
working in the institute. Under
his administration it would not
be necessary to have a separate
office for county superintendent.
In the future the care of the
county roads will be an item of
no small importance. Mr. North
was born in K/ntucky, the pio-
neer pike .. * "of the Union.
He was born on a farm and has
worked on these roads.
A county judge is frequently
called upon for public addresses
and here it is that Mr. North
would be the right man in the
right place. He could do the
county honor on any occasion, as
he is an orator of more than
ordinary capabilities.
In short, Mr. North is a man
who would seek to build the
county up in its every phase,
materially and morally. He is a
young married man, with an
ambition to make his mark in
the world. Should he be elected
county judge the office would be
admirably filled.
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Red Rust-Proof Seed Oats
Buy early. Seed Oats are getting high.
Other Feed Stuff on hand at all times. Still handle Colorado
"RUGBY" Nigger Head Coal—Best in the World
Z. W. Briggs' Cash Feed and Seed House
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AT VALLEY DEPOT
Card of Thanks.
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By a voluntary resignation 1
For Sale at a Bargain.
The following second-hand
have severed my official connec- tools:
tion with the Farmers Union 2 Sulkey Plows.
Supply Company and am sue-; 3 Walking Plows.
ceeded as general manager by1 2 Disc Cultivators with foot
Mr. R. H. Brewer. attachment.
To the directors of the Com- i 1 foot Cultivator.
pany I desire to express my ap- 1 Disc Harrow.
Munday Banks Consolidn.
The First ^National
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corns have forced themselves in-1 140 acres, 70 acres in cultiva-
to recognition on the markets and | tjon> the rest in pasture; one-
now are quoted the same as oth-1 half mile east from Bomarton.
er grains. A large acreage will Apply to Star Grocery, Bomar-
How's This?
Wo offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any caao of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh
Curs.
f. j. CIIENKY & co., Toledo. O.
Wo, the uii'lerwlKiir-il, have known F. J.
"tu iii'v for the lost 15 yearn, and bellevrt
Mm p rfi'tlv honorable in all business
transaction!* and financially able to carry
iut any obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL bank of commerce.
Toledo, O.
Hall's f'iit irrh Cure is taken Internally.
ictin« <11 r>■ 11 upon the blood and mil-
•ous mirfiii ■ s of ill-, system. Testimonials
nt free. I'ri. 75 , .-nta per bottle. Sold
ay nit t riiRiflsts,
Take II.hI'h Family Pills for constipation.
preciation for the employment
they gave me during the fall
and winter months and for the
uniform courtesy shown me by
each member of the board, and
to the customers of the store I!
would also express my very high-
est appreciation cf their patron-'
age during the time I managed j
its affairs.
I trust during the new year)
that the old customers will find ;
it to their interest to continue!
1 Single Disc Plow.
1 Tooth Harrow.
1 Riding Buster.
2 One-Row Planters.
1 Double-Row Planter.
1 good Cook Stove.
J. R. Graham, Blacksmith.
I. L. Benedict is back from
May Pearl and is now with the
McLain hotel. Mr. Benedict
says the roads are some muddy
down in the black land, it taking
four mules sometimes to pull the
Rev, E. F. Watson of Delta
county was here over Sunday
and preached for the Baptist
people at Richland. He says
they have had ihree dry years,
but better crops have been made
than in some sections and people
are crowding in there, making a
demand for homos.
When you want a reliable medi-
cine for a cough or cold take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
It can always Ik; depended upon
and is pleasant and safe to take
For sale by all dealers.
be sown to oats. More truck will
be raised and every farmer will
take better care of his garden.
A decided change must occur in
planning the crop before cotton
is again fourteen cents.
, ton, or Ant. Mocek,
Route 2, Seymour
Mrs. Edna Ellison went to Go-
ree Sunday evening to take
charge of a music class at that
i place.
Pres Walters returned Satur-
day from the Klectra oil field.
He says while he was there some
piping was beinj- loaded for Ful-
da to use in the oil well going
down on Sidney Webb's land.
Stop -»Look at our ad.
Farmers Union Supply Co.
their patronage as formerly, and , - r
^ A, , . • * 11 lront wheels of a wagon.
to those who are not acquainted) —®
with my successor I desire to Hot coffee lunch at the Corn-
say that they will find Mr. Brew-' rrjercial hotel any hour of the
er to be a courteous, affable gen- j night. 14-15
tlemen whose sole puryose will j ^ "" • •—
be to make friends for the house!
lank ol
Munday has bought the stocl->
and holdings of the Citizen^
National Bank of this place and
will hereafter conduct the busi-
ness in the former's building on-
the southwest corner. Cashier
M. H. Lee and Assistant Cashier
Tom Isbell of the First National
■ Bank and J. J. Switzer, Vice-
: President of the Citizens Na-
1 tional Band will be actively con-y
nected with the institution, tt. (
j S. Ragsdale formei cashier of
the Citizen's retires from active
I connection with the consolidated
| bank.—Munday Times.
For Rent.
25x90 feet stone building at
j $25 per month. Apply to
115-16 Farmers Union Supply Co.
A fine girl was born last week
to Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Odpm.
Mother and daughter getting
along the nicest kind.
and hold them after they are
made. Respectfully,
J. F. Lewis.
A TEXAS WONDER
The Texas Wonder cures kin-
ney and bladder trouble, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism and all
irregularity of the kidneys and
bladder in both men and women,
regulates bladder troubles in\
children. If not/sold by your I
druggist, will be sent by mail on 1
receipt of $1.00. One small bot-
tle is two months treatment and
seldom fails to perfect a cure. ;
Sent! for Texas testimonials. Dr. 1
E. W. Hall, 2926 Olive St., St.;
Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists.
E. C. Mcllhenny, genial pro-
prietor of the Washington hotel,
recognizes that no establishment !
of that kind is complete without
the home paper, hence he makes |
his establishment complete.
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Irregular bowel movements
lead to chronie constipation.
Prickley Ash Bitters is a reliable '
system regulator; cures perma-i
11 e 1111 y. Western Pharmacy j
special agents.
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Growing
In our business, shows that still more
people are opening accounts with us.
We are daily adding NEW names to our
already long list of depositors. There is
a good reason for this; they have found
that the road to wealth is by the way of
a Bank account, and that we, by our uni-
formly conservative methods, our cour-
teous treatment of our customers; our
steady increase in strength, have proven
that THIS is the PLACE to open that
account. Money to loan always
pecially to the FARMER.
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First Guaranty State Bank
(GUARANTY FUND BANK)
SEYMOUR, TEXAS
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Harrison, O. C. The Baylor County Banner. (Seymour, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, January 12, 1912, newspaper, January 12, 1912; Seymour, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth429545/m1/2/: accessed June 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Baylor County Free Library.