The Weekly Herald (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 28, 1915 Page: 1 of 8
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Farm Loans
THXA3, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 11J5.
YOL. XYL IS, H
Country Prodaee—Bl/taf
Spring Chickens, li to I IB
Spring chickens, 2 to S lt>.
Turkeys, per pound-----
Hens, per pound ---------
Guineas, per dozen_______
Cocks, per dosen ..............
Butter Pat, per pound_____
Butter, per pound ------------
Eggs, per dozen _____________________
Geese, per dozen ______________
Ducks, per dozen ............
O’possums, each ................
Feed Stuff
Corn per bushel, shelled ~
Corn, per bushel, ear _______
Oats, per. bushel ______________
Cotton seed, per ton .............
Wheat, per bushel .............
Hay, per ton ........................
While the court was resting Monday
morning, it heard testimony and
granted a divorce in the case of Ed
Simmons vs. Georgia Simmons.
The first case on the criminal dock-
et was that of Geo. Kimball, charged
with burglary and theft of horse. A
plea of guilty in each case was dock-
eted and a sentence of two years for
each offense was the jury’s verdict.
Kimbell is the man who escaped from
the penitentiary and stole John £ul-
well’s horse last spring. He now has
about eighteen years against him.
O. T. Reese, charged with swind-
ling was given tw'o years with a sus-
pended sentence.
W. D. Taylor, charged with incest,
cases continued on account of absence
of state witness, and defendant ad-
mitted to $1,000 bond on his
recognizance.
John Duncan, thert of cattle, jury
returned verdict of guilty and bis pun-
ishment assessed at two years in the
penitentiary. Motion for new trial
submitted, and if refused, the case
will be appealed.
The case of Roy Long, charged with
seduction, went to the jury before
noon Thursday. Up to the time of
going to press no verdict had been
reached.
■FFECTWE JAN. 1 CREDITS WILL
BE CHANGED FROM THREE
TO FIVE YEARS.
Capital
FERGUSON
ASKS INFORMATION
REGARDING EFFORTS BEING
OMITTED.
Surplus $100,000
Weatherford, Texas
Austin,
Texas, Oct. 28.—A sharp
clash over the Mexican situation has
occurred between Governor Ferguson
and United States Senator Morris
Sheppard, according to telegraphic
communications which have passed
between them and which was given
out by the governor.
Senator Sheppard, at Brownsville,
wired the governor as follows:
“Personal observation of conditions
shows that people here have been ex-
ceedingly conservative, patient and
long suffering- Rural districts al-
ready being depopulated. State of
panic prevailing. State should exer-
cise every resources at its command.
Will be glad to advise you further in
a day or two.”
The governor answered Sheppard
sharply. He plainly stated that there
was politics back of the senator’s mo-
tives and referred him to the efforts
that the United States army, the Tex-
as rangers and the Texas authorities
had been making for months to put
down lawlessness along the border.
The governor sent the following reply
to Senator Sheppard’s telegram:
“Telegram received. Am glad that
you have at last become interested in
the troubles of Texas. Shall appre-
Local Cotton Receipts.
The price of cotton has been docllll*
Ing since the last government report
and has been under 12 cents tor mid*
dling all the week, although a good
deal of cotton was sold above that
amount. Price taday ranges from 11
to 12 cents. Following ate receipts to
date:
Farmers Uniqp yard........................2,796
Compress, local ..............................1,136
own
for bad fire records, on the ground
that such action is not authorized by
law, creating the commission.
The commission looks with favor
on the adoption of classification re-
ports of the Acturial Bureau of the
“National Board of Fire Underwriters,
in lieu of the present classification re-
port of the commission. An adjust-
ment of schedules applying on mer-
HOCUIIENT C088E8 ALL PHASES
OF INTERFERENCE WITH
NEUTRAL COMMENCE.
NINE MORE PERSONS CONVICTED
OF ESPIONAGE BY CAURT
M1ARTLVL AT LIEGE.
Amsterdam, Oct. 28, via London.
Anna Benzet
of Venders, Belgium,
was sentenced to death by a German
court martial at Liege Monday for es-
pionage.
This woman was one of nine per-
sons convicted by. the court martial.
8even of them were Belgians and the
others French
Total local ....................................3,9I|
Compress, transfer .......................2,WT
Local receipts last year, this data,
7,787.
' Price last year, 7.05.
In four cases
tence of death was passed and the
other prisoners were condemned to
terms of ten to fifteen years in pris-
on. The sentences of death have not
yet been carried out.
School Terms Shrortened.
Hy the Associated Press.
Austin, Texas. Oct. 2.°.,—Because of
a reduction from $8 to $8 per capita
In the annual state apportionment of
the available school fund for this scho-
lastic year, a great bulk of the 10,00fl
common rchool districts in Texas have
been compelled to shorten the school
term at least one month, according
to information here. Last scholastic
year $8 was apportioned, but only $7
paid, and this year the total appor-
tionment was placed at $7, but of that
amount $1 is to apply on last term’s
deficit. This is said to be a great
hardship on small country schools
because independent school districts
have assessed special taxes for edu-
cational purposes.
sen-
Fifth Week.
G. B. Bulllngton, Weatherford 1.
A. D. Dill, Weatherford.
W. Barber, Weatherford.
J. R. McAnally, Dicey.
W. D. McClung, Weatherford 4.
F. Patrick, Weatherford.
J. T. Cummins, WeUtherford.
H. J. Bradfish, Weatherford.
Geo. Durrett, Weatherford.
C. F. Pendergrass, Weatherford
Jim Bick, Weatherford 1.
R. H. Frady, Aledo.
L. E. Ganafax, Millsap 1.
R. I. E. Dillingham, Weatherford
Everett Sherley.
F. J, Buckley, Weatherford.
N. J. Tate, Weatherford.
P. Stultz, Dicey 1.
Lee Walker, Weatherford.
Henry Johnson, Weatherford.
Will W. Tanner, Weatherford.
John Tinsley. Weatherford.
R. It. Kincannon, Weatherford.
I. -. G. Coffman, Weatherford.
C. E. Mapp, Weatherford.
W. F. Ragle, Aledo.
L. D. Carpenter. Weatherford 3.
C. H. Underwood, Aledo.
J. L. McDonnell, Dicey 1.
G. W. Cockburn, Weatherford.
(I. W. Brisco, Weatherford.
Sam Puryear, Poolville 1
O. II. Maberry. Weatherford 1.
C. F. Coder. Aledo.
E. Gnlbrcath, Weatherford.
Sam Blaekerby. Weatherford 3.
Marriage Licenses Issued.
Oct. 23—C. W. Dean and Miss Edith
Hendrix.
Oct. 24—Ed Wooden and Miss Dovte
Austin.
Oct. 23—1. M. Morgan and Mlai
Winnie Osborne. . ,
United States Intercedes.
Washington, Oct. 28.—Acting upon
representations of the Belgian minis-
ter to thp United States, Secretary
I-anslng iias Instructed Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin to use his good offi-
ces, if the circumstances warrant, in
behalf of the thirty or more persons
sentenced to death by the German
court martial at Liege for espionage
and treason.
do and tell us just exactly what
should be done. General .recommen-
dations are reaching me every day,
but specific suggestions are lacking.
Shall be glad to have you advise me
whether the national army is perform-
ing its duty.. Also advise me whether
the Texas rangers are doing their full
duty, and if derelict in any respect,
please state such negligence specifi-
cally. Shall also be glad to have you
state to me whether the citizenship of
Brownsville are taking the proper
steps, and if not. advise me specifi-
cally what steps they should take.
Shall appreciate specific advice from
you in full, but you can readily under-
stand that general expressions and
useless platitudes will not suffice as
a basis for official action. Advise me
caYly and often."
In response to this Senator Shep-
pard replied:
“I regret that you seem to have
misconstrued the spirit of my tele-
gram. I sent it in the best of feeling
and good faith and with a desire as
a citizen to be of. some assistance to
the governor of my state and to a
large section of my people in a
frightful crisis. After carefully look-
ing into the situation will answer your
inquiries specifically."
Governor Ferguson replied to the
h -1 wire of Senator Sheppard with a
'el gram which says in part:
“Your telegram of yesterday, which
1 more deeply resent than I did the
You well know that
Bids Wanted.
Notice is hereby given that the dt«
rectors of Poolville Independent
School District offers the depository
of said school funds to the banking
institution that will pay the best rate
of interest on daily balances for the
school year. 1915-16. Bids will be rt»
ceived up to and including Nov, 17,
1915. W. D. WALL, Secretary.
Poolville, Texas. Oct. 27, 1915,
UiJjTa^ jeedav the fact that the
:OmmuVf/to7*Whad been sent was
M^'iLjaWtructtons having been
Hy^l|Jtfi<hr*llKU -tro announce-
atJt of *any kind was to be made
/ut it. That it contains a repetition
(arguments made in the note of
iroh 30, which recorded the Wash-
tfgton government’s first protest
a&alnet the order in council or so-
ctklled blockade, is admitted, but* no
intimation was given by officials as
what measures are proposed in the
epe&t that there is no modification of
^ritlsh practices.
' Not Voes the latest communica-
tion 'tie various notes and motn-
%7>an#L Lot by the British govern-
meyord March 30, but it also ac-
ifyfliers'.B and discusses the lengthy
ftOwtWs J, came from Great Britain In
response to the first pro-
]/<he United States against in-
1 for feldie with neutral trade.
v2La|/u the note now on its way
Srhleh former Secretary Bryan advo-
cated sending at the same time that
ths Second Lusitania note was dis-
patched to Berlin last June. Presi-
dent Wilson declined to send it at
that time because of the fear that the
United States might be placed in a
position of bargaining for its rights
with Germany on the basis of Its atti-
tude toward Orest Britain.
.SEVERAL CHANGES IN REOR.
GANIZATION OK CABINET.
Only 273 Schools Qualify.
By the AsaoWateil Press.
Austin, Texas. Oct 23.—Out •>;' a
total of approximately one llviusami
applications for state aid. in accord
ance with the provisions and limita-
tions of the governor's $1,000,000 ru-
ral school law. only 275 schools in
common school districts of Texas
have qualified and received such aid
by the State Board of Education. The
greater hulk of applicants, it was dis-
closed, have been unable to meat the
requirement providing that school
must have levied a 50-cent school tax.
The amounts appropriated to success-
ful schools ranged from $100 to $500.
Py the Associated Press.
Paris, Oct. 28.—It is understood that
Premier Viviani will retire from his
present position in favor cf Aristide
Briand, former premier, and that Viv-
iaui will bo minister of justice in the
reorganized cabinet. Brian! probably
will be fo.eign minister instead of
Delcasse on account of the French
'Balkan policy, the cause of the cabi-
net shake-up.
The Viviana ministry resigned to-
day. Briand was asked to form a new
cabinet.
Br the Associated Press.
BULGARIAN FORCES MAKE
NISH OBJECTIVE POINT
O’Possnms Plentiful.
It is said the woods are full of
o’possuirs this fall, and from the way
they are beinjj marketed we are led to
believe the story true. Cato Product
Co. already have thirty fat ones on
hand and have the promise of some
fifty more. 'Mr. Cato expects to hava
them dressed and will ship them to
St. Louis.
Dr. J. H. Williams, county health
officer, went to Aledo Wednesday in
response to a telephone message stat*
ine that it was thought an outbreak
cf 'carlet fever was in *hat com*
The Weekly Herald #1.00 Per Teen The Weekly Herald *1.00 Per Year munity.
By the Associated Press.
London, Oct. 28.—A Saloniki dis-
patch to tile Daily Mail says the Bul-
garians, driving toward Nish, have oc-
cupied the strongly fortified town of
Pirot, which is thirty-five miles cast
of Nish.
We Sold Two Last Week!
first, is received
for months the governor of the state,
the citizens of Brownsville, the state
officers and the nat-
ItritlMi Cruiser Runs Aground.
By tbs Associated Pres*.
London, Oct. 28.—The British crui-
ser Argyll has run aground and may
be a total wreck. All hands are safe.
The Argyll is ashore on the coast of
Scotland The ship was built tliir
teen years ago.
HEADLESS BODY OF YOUNG
LADY FOUND BESIDE TRACK
peace
rangers
ional army have heroically struggled
with the border trouble. Hence your
what
By the Associated Press.
Pittsburg, Oct 28.—The headless
body of Miss Sophia McCallln, daugh-
ter of the former mayor of this city,
wik found beside the railroad traca
today. The body was badly crushed.
Roskio&s Attack Bulgarian Coast.
fSomo. Oct »i—It X reported the
HaOeian attack on tie Bulgarian
Black Be* ooast has begun.
message
the state should do and insinuating
that the state, through me. had done
nothing'to relieve the border situation
is a piece of crude politics which is
covered up so deeply that it shows
through on the other side of your real
motive."
Serbian Invasion Progresses.
By the AwooUted “res*
Berlin Oct. 28—The Serbian invas-
ion has progressed further south and
today 2,000 Serbians were captured.
Bruce Milliken has returned
Ferguson Asks for More Troops.
By the Aaseolated Prew.
Washington, Oct. 28.—President
Wilson today received a telegram from
Governor Ferguson of Texas request-
ing that more federal troops be sent
to Brownsville, where the governor
declared, border raids are threatened
which will be more menacing than
ever.
Mrs,
from Dallas.
Five-Passenger Real Aotomobile, Price $825 !. o. b. Weatherford
We have one on hand ready for demonstration. Let
us make a believer of you.
Compare specifications with any car and then you
will buy an OVERLAND and show good judgement
B have a capital, surplus and profits of over
$144,00p.00.
We h*v.e officers who are experienced in the
:iQg business and are ready to be of service.
We havft a board of directors who go over the
^affairs monthly and see that business is done
conservative basis.
We are always ready to co-operate with our cus-
•rs. 1
We wait and will appreciate your business.
Pioneer Citizen Killed.
Ry the AMOckated Pr***
Roby, Texas, Oct. 28.—I.ee Rasberry
was shot and killed yesterday after-
noon on the street* of Rotan, twelve
miles from here. J. F. Boetlek Imrne-
dlaely surrendered. Both are pioneer
citizens.
I for Serb Front,
f—A squadron of
bas assembled st
re pa ring to go to
Freiek Aeropl
Paris, Oct.
Frsnch aeropls
Saloniki and^ f
the Serbian > >
t State Bank
116 Palo Pinto Street
Clarence Hopkins, Prop
Weatherford, Texas
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