The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 8, 1913 Page: 6 of 10
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It Couldn't Be Done.
o MEHO I>Y said that u couldn’t be done,
But be. with a chuckle, replied
That “maybe it couldn’t but he would be one
Who wouldn’t sav ao till he'd tried.
So he scaled right in, with the trace of a grin
On hi* face. If he worried, he hid it.
He started to sin* a* he tackled the thin*
That couldn’t l>e done, and he did it.
Somebody »co!Ted: “Oh. you’ll never do that.
At lea*t no one ever has done it. "
But he took off hi* coat and^he took|off his hat.
And the drat thin# we knew he’d begun it;
With the lift of his chin, and a bit ofj a grin,
Without any doubting or quibbling:
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done, and he did it.
There are thousands'to te’l you it can not be
done,
There an* thousands to prophesy failure;
There are thousands to point out to you, one
by one,
The dangers that wait to assail you;
But just buckle in with a bit of a grin,
Then take off your coat and go to it;
Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing
That “cannot be done’’ and you’llj do it.
— Unidentified
Free Will Offering.
Mrs. R. H. Ames is in receipt
of a letter from U. D. C. Head-
quarters announcing a special
request of a dination of ten
cents as a free will offering from
every person interested in the
work of the U. D. C. The let-
ter states that “a free will offer-
ing on the natal day of our great
chieftan, our first and only pres-
ident, from the Daughters of the
Confederacy of Texas, which
state has made June 3rd a holi-
day, would be most acceptable
to the Division.” The funds
will be used to relieve the or-
ganization of debt. The local
committpe appointed to receive
and receipt for these funds is
composed of Mesdames Lizzie
Wallis, Lee Clark and A. C.
Isaacs. The Daughters will
meet next Saturday with the
Veterans in regular session, at
which time this matter will be
further discussed.
for Sale.
I have for sale at low prices
some desirable store fixtures,
such as show cases, counters,
shelving, etc. Call and see them
at my old place of business.
Tom Hillier.
From Saaiy Cml.
May 6__At 1* bat been tome time
since l have teen anything from thit
place I will try to tend in a few itemt.
Health of the community i» verJ
good now, all raeaele patients being
up. No new caset to report.
Crops are very good considering
the cold nights, but in spite of the
backward spring farmers are getting
along fine with their work. Corn,
cotton, •cabbage and tomatoes are
looking fine.
Nearly all of the tomato growers
have their tomatoes staked and tied
Lott of tomatoes are now at large as
hen eggs.
As uewa is scarce will ring off for
this time.
Goober Grabhuer.
From OaUalc.
May 4 —We farmers want to say we
are thankful for the rain which fell
Friday night.
Crops are growing fast and farmers
are having to work bard to keep vege-
tation down.
Dewberry time is here and everyone
is out rustling pies.
Health is very good.
After an absence of two month* from
our Sunday School on account of mea-
sles, our community will try to meet
Sunday, May 11, at 3:30 o'clock. We
hope a large crowd will be present of
both young and old.
John and Dave Scott, John Long-
mire and R. H. Simmons made a court
trip to Cameron Monday.
Grover Hillen and Asa Jones attend-
ed prayer meeting Sunday night.
Last Wednesday afternoon E. A.
Green and daughter, lua, Miss Ada
Stevens and little Miss Lewis autoed
out and spent a few hours at Mrs. Den-
ham’s home.
Eugene Chaddock and Miss Mary
Smith attended prayer meeting Sunday
night.
Mrs. J. J. Hillen spent one day last
week with her daughter, Mrs. Kob
Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dunlay spent
Sunday visiting Gee Prairie friends
R. H. Simmons and the Misses Den-
ham attended services at Harmony
Sunday morning.
Mrs. John Chaddock has greatly im-
proved since last week’s report. We
nope she will soon be up and out once
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A Fan
In the Office
means more work, bet-
ter work, steadier work
from everyone.
Be sure it’s a quiet
3-speed 4
Emerson Fan
We can furnish all
styles—for desk, wall
or ceiling.
A five-year guarantee
coupon with each
Emerson Fan.
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irom this quiet
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Ita breeze remind,.
nature’s breezes tSJ
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it“8 nxrW..fan^°oemfl
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We would be glad to figure with you on installing either of these fans,
Rockdale Water and Light Company.
Ceiling Fans
Bring Business .
Ceiling fans are the sign of
comfort on scorching days—
they bring patrons back.
EmetSon CeUing Fans
have been the standard of util-
ity and durability for fifteen
years. They are unexcelled
today.
Emerson ceiling fans pay divi-
dends in increased business for
many years. We sell ail styles.
Get our prices.
more.
Tiptoe.
Our May List of Good Farm homes
We want to emphasize the importance of carefully reading over this list of splendid values. If
you are in the market to buy a home, now is the time to get busy, every month you delay you
pay more for land, and besides the best values and locations are sold first. Don’t put off the
matter of securing a home for your family. Come and figure with us now. Make your selec-
tions without delay, and we can probably arrange to make first cash payment come this fall,
and good terms on any balance.
No. Me. 401. A tract, of 132 acres lying 5 miles south of Rockdale. 75 acres cultivated. 32 acres in bottom, 100
acres in upland Two good sets improvements, good water, f miles school and church. $30 acre, good terms.
No Me. 401. An id^al home for anybody wanting to educate their children in the best graded schools. Just outside
of the city limits of best little town in Texas. Finest of well water, large 8 room house, big barn etc. About
35 acres of extra tine and productive land, all in cultivation. $4000, terms.
No. M. 300. 40 acres i mile outside Rockdale, good new house and well, about 10 acres cultivated, balance in tim-
ber that will almost pay for place. This will be a valuable place. $2000, $250 cash, $250 yearly.
No. MT. 310. A most desirable suburban home, containing about 27 acres, and all in cultivation. The most ideal
truck and t>erry land. Splendid house and large barn, good well, etc. Just outside of town. Price $2000,
$250 cash.
No. F. 75. 5o acres t«o miles from town, half in cultivation, good three room house, etc. This is ideal truck and
good cotton iand "$30, $.500 cash, balance in 10 years.
No. B. 78. Just even 100 acres, and a splendid home place, about 00 acres cultivated, balance in good timber and
tine Mulberry land. Good improvements extra large barn, good well, large tank, etc. It’s hard to beat for
location to schools and as desirable community. $35 acre, good terms.
No C. 135. Here is a place that somebody can clean up $5000 profit, by cutting this 800 acre tract into 100 acre farms.
Part of place i» worth today $40 an acre. About 250 acres in cultivation, three sets improvements, fine wells,
etc , quality of land unquestionable. Two miles from station, and only 7 miles from Rockdale. $20 acre,
$5000 cash, 15 years balance.
No. H. 155. 100 acres 5 miles south Milano, the great trucking section. 75 acres cultivated, 25 in timber. Four
room house and outbuildings, all fenced. $16 50 acre, $600 cash, balance 6 years. Will take few cattle.
No. H. 156. Tliis is a bargain 100 acres lying east Rockdale 4 miles, improved and 70 acres in cultivation. On
main public road and railroad. Will sell for $35 acre in two years. $22.50 acre on easy terms.
No. H. 157. 100 acres 5 miles south Rockdale 2 sets improvements, 2 wells, etc., and 90 acres cultivated. This
place never fails in crops. $27.50 acre and will take small place near town as cash payment.
No. 1* 13s. 123 acres in Burleson Co., 40 acres cultivated, four room house, well and tank. A BARGAIN at $12
acre, $750 cash, balance easy.
No. M. 179. 11acres 3 miles west Rockdale. 35 ores cultivated, new house and weii, etc. All tillable. For
• $18.-*1 acre, halt cast, balance easy. Will take some good trade cash value.
No. A. 4.;0. 100 acres 6 miles from Cause, 40 acres in fine bottom. 60 nolanO one house, no Improvements.
1 S A PICK UP. a: $15 iCw, $200 cash.
BARGAIN rN GOOD GIN, near Rockdale ami all practically new machinery, and located on tract of 15 acres good
iand. We will sell ibis COTTON GIN at the low price of $3000, $1000 cash, balance easy terms for quick sale.
An Unusual Buying Opportunity With Very Little Money,
We have about 1200 acres good post oak land 3| to 5 miles West of Rockdale, lying along the I. & G. N. Railroad’
and just off the main public roan to Thorndale, and only 2 miles from Gay Hill, a thrifty country town with
Store. Cotton Gin, etc, and within three miles of the Ixist FARMER in Texas. We have cut this large tract
into 50 to 2ix) acres tracts, and will sell to the right parties on very easy terms. Part of this tract is well
improved, but most unimproved, and we will sell on very small payments and let you improve, or with satis-
factory payment will build you a house and dig well, etc The price of this land wiii range from $15 to $30 an
acre, in most any si/.e tract you may want. SEE ABOUT THIS NOW.
East Texas Bargains—Snaps For Quick Sale—Get Busy Now
These land?, are in ANDERSON COUNTY, and this county holds the State record on corn yield to acre, being 114
bushels to acre. Center of Fruit Industry.
No. Me. 125. Highly improved p ace of 221 acres, half in cultivation, two bouses, new barns, cribs, etc, two wells
with puinp.-, half dozen good springs. 8 miles or Palestine, 3 miles small town. Price $20 an acre.
No. Me. 130. 45 acres orangeburg loam, about all cultivated, 2 houses, well and spring. Two miles Palestine.
Price only $50 acre.
No. Me. 140. 110 acres valley land, 90 acres cultivated, balance in pasture with running water, two houses, new
barn, good wells, near school and on public road, 3 miles Palestine. A pick up at $35 an acre.
No. Me. 150. 122 acre highly improved farm lj miles Palestine on good road, 100 acres cultivated, balance in
pasture with running water. Five room house. A rare value at $50 an acre
No. Me. 100. 1006 acres on Trini.y River. 14 miles from Palestine, most all black waxy land above overflow, fine
building lo ation Price $15 acre.
Be sure to mention letter and number when writing for full details. If you do not find here
what you want, write for our big list.
W. E. GAITHER COMPANY, Rockdale, Texas
quick
THIS
Gh Prairie.
May 5.—Misses Bertha and Elsie
Hillen spent Sunday with Mrs. Hill
and familv.
(Juite a crowd from here went fishing
on Little River Friday and returned
homp Sunday with thp same luck as
usual, good time but no fish. Among
those that went were J. J. Hillen and
sons, Clarance, Clyde and Robert,
Robert Rogers, Luther Allen and
brothers.
Mrs. J. J. Hillen and daughter,
Mrs. Jones, and children called to see
Mrs. Maston Pruett Tuesday.
Mr. Arthur Lynch visited Clarence
Hillen Thursday.
Crops are looking considerable bet-
ter now and cotton chopping seems to
be the order of the day. We had a
nice rain Saturday much to the de-
light of the farmers who were in need
of rain.
Mrs. John Ferguson visited her
brother, J. E. Cherry, at Rockdale
Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Bounds and Mrs. W.W.
Watson called to see Mrs. Morris and
family Friday.
Mrs. M. _M. Bounds visited her
daughter, Mrs. C. E. Dunlap, at Oak-
dale Saturday.
Mrs. W. P. Hamby and children
and Mr. R. E. Hillen were pleasant
callers at Mrs. J. ,T Hillen’s Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mr. Giles Johnston spent several
days at Hamilton Chapel last week.
Mrs. Roy Hillen visited Mrs. John
Newman Thursday evening.
Health is fine at this writing.
Long live The Reporter.
Sunshine.
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days
Your druggist will refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itctoing,
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in S to 14 days.
The first application givea Ease and Rest. Me.
San Gabriel Gossip.
May 5.—We were again blessed
with rain Saturday and Sunday.
The corn has started growing nicely
and the cotton that was planted last
week is up.
Mr. Joe Campbell, who was reared
in this community, but in later years
moved to McCulloch county, is here
visiting relatives and friends. He is
on crutches as a result of an accident
which occurred some time ago. While
fixing a windmill it fell on him and
broke his leg. All his friends were
triad to kpp him.
Henry Baird is still very sick and
seems to be growing weaker.
Mrs. Annie^Rolton and two children
have moved into the house which was
vacated by Mack Cummingi.
Mrs. Bud Pogue got her hand bad-
ly rut last week.
E. A. Outlaw entertained the gradu-
ates and teachers of the school Sun-
day.
The sad news reached here Friday
of the death of Miss Ion Clark, who
lived at Nile. She was a good girl
and her death is regretted by her many
friends.
Murrell Camp came home Thursday
bringing two of his schoolmates with
him. They went to Austin Saturday
to attend the track meeting and return-
ed to school Sunday.
Among those who attended the auto-
mobile races in Taylor Friday were
Walter and Elbert Felton.
Misses Mary Catherine Poole and
Louise Broadnax are visiting Miss
Beatrice Clark.
With best wishes to The Reporter.
Good Luck.
YOUR NEXT SUIT!
Should be Custom Tailored to your order.
Built td your figure. You choose the cloth,
and it’s fit or no sale. Give us a trial on vour
CLEANING, PRESSING & REPAIRING.
LOWREY & WALDEI
POPULAR PRICES LADIES WORK A SPECIAL^
New things just received this
week in millinery. Come and
see them next door to The Prin-
cess. — Mrs. Dora Poole. It
Drinking Fountains.
The editor visited the High
School yesterday and took note
of the new sanitary drinking
fountain recently installed by
Supt. Green at the instance of
the Mothers’ Club. The foun-
tain is of the bubbling class, and
is without doubt the most sani-
tary device yet contrived.
Mr. Green has installed one of
these fountains with five faucets
temporarily to give it a fair trial,
and it has already proved to be
what was wanted. The Mothers’
Club has raised the neccessary
money and by the beginning of
next year’s term two of these
founts will be properly installed
at the High School and one at
the Primary.
Too much credit cannot be
given our worthy superintendent
and those noble mothers who
have thus interested themselves
in the welfare of Rockdale youth.
Died at Temple.
Mrs. Mary E. Swanzv (nee Mary
Rainey) was born September 26, 1879,
in Milam county, where she spent her
entire life. She died at Temple, Tex-
as, April 28, 1913. She had been a
member of the Methodist church for
more than nineteen years. She was
married to Mr. Bob Swanzy, Novem-
ber 15, 1896 The husband, one hoy,
two girls and a host of relatives and
friends remain to mourn her loss H r
faith and devotion never wavered up
to the end Being her pastor, I have
been in her home a number of times
and she was ever rejoicing in the hope
of the glory of God. The only thing
that kept her from being altogether
happy was the thought of so many un-
converted who ought to be enjoying
this religion that had helped her for
all these years and was such a source
of joy while she was going through
the valley. Indeed it was a great
truth of her. She meditated in the
law of the Lord day and night, and
she was like a tree planted by the
river, that brought forth her fruit in
her season, giving a life of usefull-
ness to her Master. It was indeed a
treat to be in her home or company.
Cheer up, mourning ones, she cannot
come to us, but we can go to her.
Oh, that we all could leave behind
such a noble influence and such a re-
cord as her's.
O. O. Gaston, j
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Cooke, John Esten. The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 8, 1913, newspaper, May 8, 1913; Rockdale, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth741994/m1/6/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.