The Daily Herald (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 219, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 27, 1923 Page: 1 of 4
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COTTEN- BRATTON
FURNITURE COMPANY
Undertakers and Embalmare
30 Years Experience
Motor hearse, Motor ambulanoe
WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, THURSDAY,.. SEPTEMBER 27, 1923
A Sale of Ladies Footwear
—Consisting of BLACK and BROWN KID OXFORDS, One
and Two-Strap styles, etc. The sizes are broken but we
have classed them into four big groups, in which you are
sure to find your size.
—LOW AND MILITARY HEELS, high grade footwear
that we must close out to make room for new arrivals. Now
iB the time to buy your New Fall Slippers.
—EACH GROUP represents the biggest values to be
had at these prices—
$2.98, $3.45, $4.35, $5.35
—FINE SATIN SLIPPERS AT $4.95. One lot of Black
and Brown Satin Strap Pumps, with Spanish and
Box Heels, sizes 3 to 7 in this lot, extra special at,.
$4.95
WM. HAAS
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—Having purchased the grocery store of Edwards & Winsett, I
wish to announce to the people of Weatherford and Parker County
that I am now again ready to serve you with everything in the Gro-
cery and Feed line. I shall handle nothing but the best grade of
Groceries, and as usual, will make the prices on everything just as
low as possible.
—We will make our delivery service prompt and efficient, and
your telephone orders are received courteously and immediately. 1
shall indeed appreciate your business, as I have always in the past.
—Why not start your OCTOBER GROCERY ACCOUNT today
or tomorrow, and at this store? Try us through October.
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EAST SIDE OF SQUARE—PHONE 662
Successor to Edwards & Winsett
p. s.—We have been asked repeatedly if we are not still connected with the former
firm of Culwell & Lee. Will say that we are not connected in any way of a business relation-
ship. Mr. Lee is sole owner of his grocery store and I am sole owner of mine.
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By Associated l’ress
Oklahoma City, Okla., Sept. 27.—
The state today is in doubt as to the
official status of its lower legislative
branch, as the lawmakers prepared
to take their cause in the conflict
with Governor Walton to the highest
courts.
The contention of the legislators
that the House was formally convok-
ed yesterday, notwithstanding mili-
tary interference, presented an unpre-
cedented problem.
Military activities were extended to
the third county in Oklahoma today
as preparations were made here by
members of the House of Represents
tives to institute injunction proceed-
ings in dstrict court to restrain Wal
ton from prohibiting the meeting of
House members.
Fifty millitiamen moved unannounc-
ed into the county seat of Wagoner
county at noon. The attorneys pre-
paring the injunction action against
the governor declared^ they were gird-
ing themselves for a battle to the
Federal Supreme Court on the right
of the representatives to convene
themselves.
“The fight is over so far as the
House is concerned,” Governor Wal-
ton said, declaring that when court
action was begun that he probably
would not appear or be represented.
Sixteen persons have been named
in grand jury indictments at Wagon-
er for alleged participation in the
flogging of Ben Wagoner at Broken
Arrow.
TROUBLE BREWING
AFTER ABANDONMENT
PASSIVE RESISTANCE
TAX ASSESSORS WILL
AIR OUT PROBLEMS
Smith will speak during the first day,
also. The afternoon session of the
opening day will be given over to a
discussion on improvements of gen-
eral forms and methods of assess-
By Associated Press ments.
Wichita Falls, Texas, Sept. 27.— ' Thursday morning, October 4, the
The problems of the county tax asses- convention will devote discussions to
Bgy-;
sor In Texas and general tax problems
Of the state at the present time will
hold first place ip discussions of the
eighteenth annual convention of the
Texas Tax Assessors’ Association that
will be held here October 3, 4 and 5.
Fifty county tax assessors are sche-
duled to discuss various phases of the
problems peculiar to their own work.
The experts of state-wide fame will,
also, make addresses.
The tax assessors will meet simul-
taneously with the county judges as-
sociations’ meeting.
Among those scheduled to address
the tax assessors are State Tax Com-
missioner John C. Willacy, State
Comptroller Lon A. Smith; Sidney L.
Samuels, Fort Worth; State Represen-
tatives J. D. Avies and E. H. Gipson.
S. D. Shannon of Fort Worth, presi-
dent of the state tax assessors’ asso-
ciation, will deliver the president’s
annual address at the opening session,
Wednesday, October 3. Comptroller
proper methods of assessing automo-
biles; and advantages derived by as-
sessors In attendance upon state con-
vention. Legislation needed to pro-
vide ample fees for tax assessors will
be the subject of discussion Thursday
afternoon.
Sidney L. Samuels, of Fort Worth,
will be the initial speaker of the pro-
gram for the closing day of the con-
vention. State Tax Commissioner
Willacy and Gus Reininger, of New
Braunsfels. will discuss the needs of
a state tax commission or a board of
equalization. The afternoon will be
devoted to committee reports, election
of officers for the ensuing year, and
other details of convention business.
The convention will be staged at the
same time the Texas-Oklahoma fair Is
in session, and the visiting assessors
will be guests of the fair one day.
CHAIRMAN RUSSIAN BORDER
COMMISSION ASSASSINATED
By Associated Press
Moscow, Sept. 27.—Chairman Lav-
roff ol' the Russian-Karelian border
commission, was killed, and two other
members of the commission wounded
by assassins at the frontier while re-
turning from Finland, according to a
dispatch from Petrosavodsk.
Quality and Service that Pleaaa.
Price# that Suit. Call The Herald.
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SCHOOL
—And then you want SCHOOL BOOK SUPPLIES.
—GOOD ICE CREAM.
—THOSE APPETIZING MILK DRINKS.
—Try our service once. We have the SUDDEN KIND.
Kelly's Drug' Store
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THE DEPENDABLE STORE
Thalian Society Entertains
On Tuesday afternoon the old mem-
bers of the Thalian Society of Weath-
erford College entertained the new
girl students with a tea at the home
of Miss Elizabeth Leach on Seminary
Heights. The beautiful home was de-
corated with the colors of the society,
white and gold.
Miss Minnie Ray Bachman, presi-
dent, welcomed the new girls and cor-
dially invited them to join the society.
A short program was well rendered
after which a social hour was enjoy-
ed. A salad course with tea was serv-
ed to the following;
Eleanor Lowe, Fern Newton, Annie
Hand, Gertrude MacNelly, Helen and
Katherine Hall, Margie Whitson, Mar-
tha Pickens, Henri-Nell Williams, Imo-
gene Gatlin, Myrtle Dallas, Thelma
Dick, Maryetta Smith, Helen Massey,
Luola McEntire, Opal Stewart, Ona
Lee Grimes, Janie Dick, Irene Moore,
Bessie Mae Clayton, Lamona Thorpe,
Amanda Wilbanks, Carfie Curtis, Veda
Grimes, Minnie Ray Bachman, Mrs.
H. M. Nichols, Amelia Miller, Nora
McCarty, Rebecca McCrary, Thelma
Hutchinson, Mary Blackstock, Eliza-
beth Leach and Mrs. Leach.
By Associated Press
Berlin, Sept. 27.—The immediate
issuance of a proclamation that a
state of emergency exists throughout
Germany was decided upon at a hur-
riedly called midnight session of the
German cabinet, which was attended
by General Von Seeckt, chef of staff.
Minister of Defense Gessler was giv-
en executive authority to put into
force any military and police meas-
ures that he might deem was war-
ranted in the circumstances. This ac-
tion is construed as virtually placing
Germany in the hands of a military
dictator.
Action was taken when the news
of the appointment of Dr. Von Kahr
as military dictator of Bavaria was
received.
The proclamation to be issued is
intended to offset the Bavarian mani
festo. Bavaria’s action is construed
by censorial criticism as a rebuke at
the way the Berlin government called
off passive resistance in Ruhr.
Bavaria asserted that the measures
were wholly prompted by suspicious
activities of the guards of Adolph Hit-
ler, National Socialist leader.
CAPS FOR
BOYS AND
YOUNG MEN
VOL. 23. NO. 219
—A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT of Caps for Boys and
Young Men. Newest styles and colors in either ad-
justable or regular sizes. Priced 50c to......................$2.50
—JUST RECEIVED, nice assortment of Children’s and
Little Boys’ Caps, in snappy colors and shipes. Pric-
ed at 50c to..........................................................................$1.50
StoreOpens
7:30
‘Bak&u
Store Closes
6:00
SPECTACULAR FIGHT
HALLAS COUNTY JAIL;
TWO MEN LOSE LIVES
The Young Womens Auxiliary of
the1 North Side Baptist Church wifi
soil plea ami cakes at Sharps* Gro-
cery, Saturday, September 29.
The Peralatant Advartiaar gets tha
Bualneaa. If you don’t believe It, ash
him.
ENGINEER IS KILLED
WHEN TRAINS CRASH
Oklahoma City, Okla., Sept. 27.—
John Fleenor, engineer on a Rock Is
land freight train, was killed, and sev
eral persons injured near Concho,
Okla., early today when the train col-
lided head-on with passenger train
No. 31, the fast Firefly, southbound
for Dallas. The crews of both trains
declared they were under orders to
proceed. The engines were tele-
scoped, baggage car demolished and
mail cai thrown from the track. No
other cars on the passenger train left
the rails.
WORLD COTTON SUPPLY
MILLION BALES SHORT
Washington, Sept. 27.—The world’s
stock of cotton, visible and in the
spinners’ hands on July 31, at the end
of the cotton year, was 5,359,006 bales,
as estimated by the International
Federation of Cotton Spinners, the
American agricultural commissioner
at London reported today by cable.
The quantltiy is 1.041,00 bales less
than the estimate of the Department
of Commerce, issued September \0.
By Associated Press
Dallas, Texas, Sept. 27—Peace offi-
cers of Dallas and nearby counties to-
day are seeking several persons who
are believed to have been involved
in the unsuccessful attempt to liber-
ate prisoners confined in the jail here
last night in which Charles E. Gaines,
condemned postal bandit, and Deputy
Sheriff Willis Champion, assistant
jailer, were killed, and Sidney Weilk,
convicted slayer, was wounded. An
automobile, said to have been driven
by a Woman, which circled around
the jail while the gun battle between
the officers and two prisoners was in
progress, is being sought by officers,
who expressed the opinion that the
alleged accomplices escaped in it.
Welk steadfastly refused to talk this
morning.
pital, where it was found that he had
two bullet holes through the stomach
and a bullet hole through each leg.
Efforts tc save his life only delayed
death until 10:15 o’clock last night.
Prisoners on the sixth floor, who
witnessed the shooting, cowed in their
celis to avoid the fusillade of bullets.
Search of the cells occupied by
Gaines and Welk after the battle re-
vealed a large club and a blackjack,
both of which were blood-stained.
Walk would make no statement as to
how he and Gaines obtained posses-
sion of their weapons.
Gaines, who was under death sen-
tence for his participation In the Jack-
street post office robbery, was
son
Dallas, Texas Sept. 26. — C. E.
Gaines, alias George Wheeler, under
death sentence for participation in the
Jackson street post office robbery
here in January, 1921, and Deputy
Sheriff Willis Champion were shot
awaiting an appeal from the decision
of the jury in the lower courts by the
United States supreme court. He re-
cently made an exclusive statement
to the Fort Worh Record in which
he denied al] knowledge of the rob-
bery.
Gaines was arrested in Indianapolis
several months after the robbery,
when he appeared at the post office
for his mail. Other participants in
the robbery were arrested when their
automobile turned over on the Lake
Worth road, near Fort Worth on the
night cf the robbery.
Sid Welk, Gaines aid tonight, is be-
lieved to have killed Deputy Sheriff
to death and Pete Welk, prisoner, iSjTom Woods in December, 1922, dur-
tn a dying condition, as the result of ing a raid on a still. He had been sen-
a pistol battle between officers and (tenced to serve a term of 40 years in
prisoners at the Dallas county jail the penitentiary.
Wednesday night.
Armed with automatics. Gaines and
Welk seized Deputy Sheriff Champion,
acting as night jailer, when he was
miking his rounds at S o’clock. After
5‘riking him with a club, they started
shooting.
A negro trusty heard the shots, ran
to a window on the sixth floor and
attempted to climb down the wall to
the ground. His actions, seen by the
pedestrians, caused an alarm to be
sounded in the sheriff’s department
and four officers, Deputies Hal Hood,
Hilliard Brite, Allen Seale and Jess
Wilson, night jailer, entered the ele-
vator and went to the sixth floor.
They were ordered by Gaines to
leave the elevator with their hands
up. Wilson made a flying leap at
G3lnes, knocking him down twice.
Guinea continued to shoot and one of
the deputies fired three shots at him,
killing hint Instantly.
Welk was overpowered and placed
In solitary confinement where medi-
cal attention was given him.
Champion was rushed to the hos-
STREET FIGHTING AT DRES-
DEN; ONE MAN KILLED
London, Sept. 27.—Street fighting
between Communists and sections of
the less extreme radicals is reported
from Dresden, where the parties are
holding meetings and processions,
says a Berlin dispatch to the Central
News. One man was killed, five fat-
ally wounded and twenty others in-
jured.
BRIGHT LIGHTS
—We have every known
globe for Automobile
Lights:
—DASH
—TAIL
—HEAD, Etc.
LANIER BROS. GARAGE
Toilet Articles
—We have all of the leading Toilet Articles on the mar-
ket, including the following:
—COTY, HARRIET HUBBARD AYER, MARINELLO,
NADINE, OARO NOME, WILLOW, POMPEIAN, JUNEVE,
DJER KISS, CARMEN, BOUQUET RAMEE, LOVE ME,
MELBA, AYERISTOCRAT, AND MANY MORE.
—La fact we have
or Toilet Water,
our favorite Powder and Perfume,
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Braselton-Smith Drug Co.
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