The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 10, 1903 Page: 4 of 8
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Three cases’of small pox are re-
ported at Bastrop.
I J. W. Stephens will be a candi-
date for state comptroller.
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Dowie is a crank, bat he is never-
theless a success as a financier.
Panama taking its place among
the nations of the earth reminds as
that Carrie is the only Nation that
hasn’t been recognized.
A young man by the name of
Jim Cross was overcome by smoke
in a burning building at Brown-
wood and died. He was sleeping
in the building and was found dead
on the floor after the fire was ex-
tinguished._
The investigation of the |postal
frauds will likely be suspended.
The accumulation of so much
scandal in one term is not good for
the administration, and a delay of
twelve months is the only safe
solution of an awkward situation.
Farmers throughout the country
are beginning to complain of the
dry wearher. It is especially in-
jurious to the grain crops. AJhard
freeze would undoubtedly prove
disastrous to the oat crop, as dry
as the earth is now. Wheat would
not fare so bad, being a much
hardier growth, but even that crop
is liable to injury. Let us hope
that a good rain will come soon.
formerly of this dty and of DaUlfc,
a reception, which amounted to fin
ovation to the distinguished Ngw
Yorker. Mr. Littleton delivered
an eloquent address to the mem-
bers of the Commercial Club, at
the close of which many of his dd
time friends spoke in very compli-
mentary toms of his past, preseht
and future career, one enthusiastic
friend going so far as to suggest
“th%t the career of the president of
the borough of Brooklyn is not at
Us height yet. There is no glory
in politics beyood the White House.
When this boy gets there th^jfc
will be none half as proud ot kb
success as I will be.” Mr. Little-
ton was here Sunday, spending the
day with his brothers and sistw,
and he was the recipient of numc-
ous congratulations from his old
friends.
We have a very large line of
holiday goods for young and old.
Our prices are low. \
J. W. Braselton & Son.
The old shell of a building for-
merly occupied by Gilbert's black-
smith shop on York avenue oppo-
site the Herald office, which has
been an eyesore to everyone for a
long time, was torn away Mon-
day.
If you want a deed or any other
kind of instrument written, call on
W. W. McCrary & Co.
in his office poll tax payments have
been distressingly light, there hav-
ing been only a total of twenty-two
paid up until noon today. There
are over 700 polls on the dty rolls
and a big lot of free Americans re-
siding within the dty limits will
be disfranchised if they do not get
a hurry on themselves and pay be-
fore time is op.
The state and county collections
have been much greater in actual
numbd- than the dty collections,
but in proportion they do not come
so very far ahead. Daring October
Mr. Plumlee collected 249 polls, in
November 667 and so far this
month 367, which makes a total of
1283 of the almost 5,000 on the
rolls. If all days were as good in
this respect, however, as last Mon-
day was, Mr. Plumlee says that he
would soon have the rolls dear, for
on that date there were 113 polls
paid. __
A Telegraph School in Weath-
erford.
Opening January 11, 1904. Un-
limited scholarship $40 to each
pnpil entering with us upon day
of opening. For fnrther particulars
see me at A. J Stanger’s store ar
address W. W. Ovkrbey, Mgr.
N Weatherford, Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wycbe and
Miss Hester Underwood of Aledo
were in town today.
School building last Saturday.
Prof* J C.‘ Alsnp, vice-president,
presided, and C. C. Lowry was
elected temporary secretary.
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It’s a slow town that can’t get
up an oil boom these days. A
Palestine company is boring for oil,
and the Herald of that city says
the interest in the field is growing
feverish. Work has been suspend-
ed, but it is said that the drill has
struck the cap rock and something
is expected to happen. Just why
these oil operators should stop at
so critical a point is not explained.
The Palestine public is evidently
in an agony of suspense.
There has been a healthy influx
of farmers to our county this fall.
We are almost startled when our
friends call our attention to the
number that have arrived in each
community. These farmers are
attracted by the character of our
soil and its reputation for general
productiveness. Besides, Parker
county citizens are above an* aver-
age in intelligence and morality.
They are just that class of citizens
that make good neighbors and de-
sirable communities in which to
rear ones children. And the new
comers are in keeping with the
character of those already here.
As a rule they have come from the
black land counties and are pro-
gressive and wide-awake farmers,
who will in time bring other friends
to our community to help develop
its wonderful resources.
Since the jail bond proposition
was voted down, about the only
remedy for the dilapidated condi-
tion of that building is for the
commissioners court to make what
repairs the limited amount of
money at its command will allow.
Acting upon this necessity the
WIDE AWAKB HOLIDAY SHOPPING.
Store News at the Big Busy Store.
Ladies’ all pure linen hemstitched handkerchief, 2 for 25c
Ladies’ embroidered hemstitched handkerchiefs, each 25c
Ladies’ good quality hemstitched handkerchiefs, doz. 50c
Ladies’ mourning hemstitched hdkfs., each ... 10 to 50c
Something new in gents “mercerized yarn’’ hemstitched
handkerchiefs____}..........2 for 25c and 3 for 50c
New line furs and feather boas...........50c to $3-00
New line of crush leather belts............50c to $1.50
New line floor pillow tops...................|0c to 50c
New line kid gloves....................:. 75c to $1.50
New line golf gloves and mittens............15c to 50c
New line waists sets..............................25c
The latest thing in ladies' collars............25c to 60c
A big line of table linens and napkins, prices low.
White quilts, large size...........$1.00 to $3.00
Chases’ lap robes......................$1.40 to $3.80
And right here we wish to say a good lap rpbe is the
best purchase that can be made for a gift.
We are still selling in our cloak and suit department,
ladies’ coats and suits at greatly reduced prices, they must
all go this month at one-fourth to one-half off.
Come to our store and buy yourself and someone else
a Xmas present.
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BAKER, POSTON £ CO.
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Meet After 36 Years.
In 1867, C. W. Pitchford and
Clint Jones of this county and R.
E. Masters of Hunt county, father
of Rev. F. M. Masters of this city,
emigrated from Georgia to Texas,
all coming together in a wagon
train. On reaching Texas they
separated and Mr. Masters had
never again seen either of his
friends until Monday, while on a
visit here to his son, be was pass-
ing through the court honse he was
recognized and hailed by Mr. Pitch-
ford who remembered his counte-
nance after thiny-six years of
seperation. While these two were
indulging in felicitous greetings,
Mr. Jones happened along and the
conrt will undertake to make suit-, re union was made one of unusual
able impairs in the near future.
This is a wise step and one which
pleasure to all.
will meet the popular demand of | holiday goods for young and old.
the people of Parker county. Be-
sides other repairs greatly needed,
a complete sewerage system should
be installed in the jail, thus insur-
ing the best sanitary protection
possible, not only to the inmates, noon from Dallas where they had
We have a v. ry large line of
Our prices are low
J. W. Brasblton & Son.
Mr and Mrs. A. C. R. Morgan
and Frank and Miss Minnie Me-
Gratton returned yesterday after
but to the citizens in the immediate
vicinity of the building. Parker lecture,
county cannot afford to jeopardize
the lives of her unfortunate charges,
amount commen-
If yon want to either borrow or
lend money, call on W. W. Mc-
Crary & Co.
W. C. T U. Organizer.
The local members of the W. C
T. U. are taking much interest in
the visit here of Mrs. A. C. Zehner
of Dallas, state lecturer and organ-
izer for the W. C. T. U., who
today begins a several days’ work
in this county.
Tonight she will lecture- at
the First Methodist church at 8
o’clock to which everyone is in-
vited.
Next week, she will lecture at
the following places: Poolville,
Monday night; Whitt, Tuesday
night; Springtown, Wednesday
night, and Aledo, Thursday night.
Other appointments will probably
be made later for afternoon meet
ings at places not yet arranged for
Money to loan. Stbbl & Bains.
Office over Citizens National bank.
J. B. Sartor, one of.Hiil county’s
best farmers, arrived here yester-
day afternoon with his family to
make this his permanent home.
150 Dozen Freeh Eggs
Wanted at the City Bakery
hear a Christian Sclent WiU W »o cents per dozen.
G. W. Brock, recently herefrom
Oklahoma, has purchased a 90
acre fartn from James Hill, one
mile southeast from Garner.
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ers school work. If the district
has local taxes, it nsnally has e
good school building and keeps it
in good repair. Also can have
plenty of black-boards, globes,
charts and good desks. Men on,
farms most have good tools; so
with teacher if he does good work.
Can also have libraries and refer-
ence works. Can pay better sal-
aries and therefore have better
teachers, less crowding, better
work and longer terms.” Mr. Grace
said that experience had shown
that the school district without
local taxation was usually behind,
the house out of repair, cracks in
the floor and doors that "needed
hanging.” Certainly there were
so many advantages that every
district ought to havelt.
The discussion of the new text-
books Was continued to the next
session with some leaders.
Mr. Oscar Mueller, trustee of
Dean, gave the teachers a very
interesting talk on “The School
System of Germany.” He told of
the establishment of a universal
system of education, making it
compulsory to send ,the children
from 6 to 14 yean. The funda-
mental branches are taught as well
as the Bible. The primary object
of the government is to educate
the boys to be good soldiers and
patriots. It has paid the govern-
ment to educate its citizens. So it
will pay any country.
Officers for current year were
elected as follows: T. W. Stanley,
president; N. H. Martin, vice-
president; Miss Florence Lowry,
secretary; program committee, J
C. Alsup, H. L. Ray, Miss Amy
Harlowe, T. P. Everett and D. M
Alexander, chairman.
On motion of Prof. Wilkins the
Institute adopted “White’s Ai;t of
Teaching” for regular study, and
the first chapter was assigned as
the lesson for next Institute.
Miss Lizzie Hamilton and T. C
Hughes discussed the value of
institutes and teachers' meetings.
Both insisted that much benefit
was derived from these meetings.*
Teachers should be willing to help
each other, and these meetings are
helpful. We are seeking after
truth, and by learning each other’s
plans we may help each other.
Prof. W. O. • Dewees made an
interesting talk on the promotion
of efficiency in the country schools.
He said that one purpose of Hje
Institute was to do this. The wel-
fare of the masses depends upon
education; education depends upon
the efficiency of the country
schools. Teachers shoul 1 lie com-
petent; parents should have a deep
interest. Teachers should strive
to,create a great interest. The
greatest fait is lack of thorough-
ness. Parents should not expect
children to be advanced too fast.
Difficult for one teacher to covet
everything from primary grades to
the higher branches, but above all
things should be thorough. One
remedy is to consolidate.
Miss Jennie Mays said schools
need additional equipment. Many
schools have no black-boards, no
globes or maps. Local taxation
woald supply this need.
I Prof. Hughes suggested that
many of these things could be had
by telling the people you must
have them and going to work to
get them.
Prof. T. W. Wilson gave an1
instructive lesson on the black-
board on teaching fractions.
Judge Alexander urged the
teachers to attend the Institute,
and to take advantage of every
I opportunity to enlarge their teach-
SIdos EverutDino—flans Evemthlpo
The Victor Machine is so perfect that it U often
— - ■ ■ - " : mistaken for actaal talking and ringing,
even by peraona accustomed io it.
THE VICTOR randen nigh grade instrumental marie, solo,
band and orcheatra, so as to make the liatener hold hit breath.
Price, $15 mod tip.
_ Grand Concert daily from n to u o'clock.
John Lelper'a Music Store.
Hughes Bros.,
Insurance
Fire, Life, Health . *
Accident, Plate Glass
Office over Citizens National Bank, Weatherford, Texas
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HUGHEY AND TURNER SCHOOL
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A. H. Hughey, B. A.,
J. P. TunifKB, M. A.,
v Principals.
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Phone, S. W. 55.
Weatherford, Texas.
ing powers so as to give the boys
and girls committed to their care
the very best instruction. Said he
was offering this year n certificate
to .each pupil that attended every
day in the month without being
tardy, and a larger certificate to
those who attended the , whole
term. ^
Mr. J. J. Tucker, trustee of
Dicey school, was in attendance at
the Institute.
Next Institute will Le held Sat-
urday, Jan. 2, 1904.
W. B. Dutton will have a beau-
tiful line of goods for the holidays.
Silverware novelties, rings of all
kinds, watches, etc.
A Correction.
In the vital record report of Nov.
26, the cause of the death of Capt.
Kidd of Springtown is given as
eczema. The attending physician
writes to the Herald that this is
incorrect, as death resulted from
Roentgen ray burns, and we make
the correction with pleasure.
Money to loan. Stbbl & Bains.
Office over Citizens National bank.
The congregation of the Chris-
tian church and citizens of Aledo
have commenced the erection of a
church building 3^x50 feet. The
building will be very, attractive,
having a tower on one corner, with
two entrances. The church is
supplied by Elder W. H. Hodge
to whose efforts much credits due
for the work just started. j
If you want aay kind of notary
work done, call on W. W. Mc-
Crary & Co._
Cotton Market.
The highest paid for cotton here
this week was 11:80. Prices today
ranged from 11 to 11:25.**. Receipts
are:
Compmi................. *o,i66
Cotton Milla........ ...... • 364
Total...................20,530
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Braselton & Son have a nice
line of Xmas presents for every-
body. Come in and see them.
J. K. P. Winn, a prominent
farmer of Hill county, is here pros-
pecting with a view to locating
Tbe~Penny Store is. headquar-
ters for toys of every description.
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J. S. Morton came in from Gar-
ner tMs morning where he has
been on a surveying trip.
DR. E. A. CHURCH.
treats V
EYE AND EAR |
Catarrhal Diaeaaea of the Note
and Throat. Special attention
given taPitting Glaaaaa.....
Office over Cittieaa Nat’l Bash. Weatkerfard
Dr. Gallaher and family will
leeve tonight for Graham to nuke
their home at that place.
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Toy a! Toys! Braselton & Son
have them. Also a large litu of
fireworks.
There was one plea of guilty in
the mayor’s court today fOr drunk-.
eness. ’ ” .-in,
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Have you seen the bea
display of toys at the Penny 3tt>f
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Candy Kitchen.
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Fresh Home Made Candy
every day, and Ffuits of
all Kinds. : ;
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Christmas
Gandy. Home-'
made cocoanat san-
dy, French cream candy
chocolate Turkish not
dalicisu* popcorn, pecan
taffy sandy, butter sootch and nnm-
erous other plain and fancy kinds, all
made from the purest materials
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Baskets
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Baskets
Baskets
Baskets
Panav Boxes
* Psncy Boies
Fancy Boxes
For Christmas Presents
For Christmas Present*
For Christmss Presents
Also all kinds of nnts and fruit*
almonds, walnuts, hsxelnuts,
apple*, oranges, barrens*, |
figs and dates. Remember the ]
grapes, rrislnl
>er the place, j
Iri Candy til
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Railey, J. E. H.; Switzer, John J. & Cannon, B. B., Jr. The Weekly Herald. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 10, 1903, newspaper, December 10, 1903; Weatherford, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth585325/m1/4/: accessed June 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; .