The Cumby Rustler. (Cumby, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, December 10, 1915 Page: 4 of 8
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■fiE COMBY RUSTLER
(Twen>ty-Fourtb Year)
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY
Geo. M. Morton, Owner
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at Qujnby, Texas, as- Second
Class Mail Matter.
Subscription Price:
One Year.
Six Month**, :... ; .«*....
Three Months.
11*00
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.50
.25
CASH IN ADVANCE
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If the thugs and hold-ups, now
operating in many Texas cities,
came from the north, as suggest-
ed by a contemporary, they must
have been in hard straits when
they arrived^ judging from their
boldness and persistency in se-
curing a little ready cash.
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Being behind with our work,
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and short on help, has prompted
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us to use, with slight additions
and modifications, some editori-
als in The Rustler this week
which we recently wrote for
other publications. To some of
our exchanges they may look
like warmed oyer hash, but we’ll
be satisfied if our subscribers
get by without having their di-
gestion impaired.
The tragic death of Mrs. Hugh
Perry, whose lifeless body was
; found in a ravine near Trinity
Heights, Dallas, Thanksgiving
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morning, resembles in some re-
spects the mysterious murder of
Florence Brown, which occurred
in that city more than two years
ago. The suicide theory in the
death of Mrs. Perry is discredit-
ed by detectives, but no clue to
the attrocious deed has yet been
discovered.
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Every voter, should bear in
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mind that this is the open season
ying poll taxes. you’ll be
to find some one you will
to either vote for or against
e Democratic Primary* next
Besides if you don’t take
interest in politics,^ your
, in- the event you are mar-
will vow that you have been
drinking spiked sillabub should
you advise her how to vote when
woman suffrage gets here.
GLAD TO GET BACK
After an absence of about two
years, I am glad to get back to
Cumby. The town, I note, has
made material advancement. In
addition to the new brick build-
ings on the north s^le of Main
street, which were under con-
struction when I left, many new.
residences of modern design
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have been built, and much con-
crete walk has been put down.
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The merchants carry larger and
better stocks, ,and more care is
being exercised in their displays.
Especially is this true of Holland
Brothers’ store, the appearance
of which has been improved ful-
ly one hundred per cent. Bolin
& Branom have doubled tbeir
floor space and new fixtures
have been added. With these and
other changes the volume of bus-
iness has increased, and, consid
ering the stringent times, great
er improvement could not have
been expected.
My former relations with the
people of Cumby were pleasant
and entirely satisfactory, hence
it is needless to say that I appre-
ciate the cordial greetings that
I have received.
I have been asked many ques-
tions as to liovv long I expect to I
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remain here this time, and whai |
connection, if any, I will have g
with the Rustler. I can oni>
say that I remained in Cumby
before until my lease on the pa-
per expired, and that my coming
this time was in response to a
message from Mr. Morton ask-
ing that I return and take hold
of the work, as his health was
impaired to the extent that he
was unable to do anything.
Just how long I will be here is
contingent upon my ability to
render, satisfactory service, as
well as upon any exigency that
may7 necessitate my leaving. I
shall endeavor to perform ali
work assigned me to the best of
my ability, and will appreci-
ate any consideration shown me.
I * J. I. Small.
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England has not been very tion in Europ3, and the high cost
successful in her persuasive tac- of killing, it isn’t probable
tics with China. President Yuan that the warring nations will be
Shi Kai is willing to accept any- able to raise enough money to
thing that will contribute to the ■ entirely exterminate one anoth-
welfare of his government, but jer, but they are spending twenty-
he doesn’t think a war would be five million dollars a day in an
If You Come to Us...
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for your new
any advantage to his business at
this time*
“Thread scarce in Germany, ”
says a headline. If the war
continues much longer there is
liable to be a scarcity of people, j^as proven herself to be one of
effort to do so. Some money—
more than nine billion dollars a
year, hence the false phiUsophy
that might makes right has al-
ready cost some of the crowned
heads their heritage. Germany
money, provisions and many the most powerful nations, of
other thing needed to keep j the universe and from this dis-
things going, not only in Germa
ny, but in various other parts of
Europe. In fact, a modern war
is me limit in the destruction of
life and property. But ow-
ing to the density of po pula-
tance it appears that the strug-
gle will continue until she is
subdued—provided the allies can
secure enough assistance to ac-
complish her defeat.
Announcement
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W take this opportunity of announcing to the
iub ic tha we have pcrchast-d the Grocery Store,
-ceoily owned and corsdu ed by Gillis & Record.
A choice line Gf the f- eshes. and best groceries ob-
i ir ble wi i be c-ir ied at money-saving prices.
AYi assortment of fee stuf will also be kept in
ck and we shall be glad to supply your needs in
T is Iin- .
Mr. J. E. Box, a courteous and genial salesman,
vvi 1 have charge of ibis store, and prompt attention
will bs given all orders.
FIRST DOOR SOUTH OF STATE BANK
Cumby Mercantile & Lumber Co.
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Ciimby, Texas.
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The McKinney Courier-Ga-
. zette put out a seventy-two-page
illustrated edition on Thanks-
giving that carried away all
the honors that work of that
character could bestow, and fully
sustaiiled its reputation as being
one of the foremost publications
in North Texas.
In addition to
delving deep into the realms of
the mystic past and vividly por-
traying important historical
Cvehts, this special number con-
tained much useful information
of a local nature. Indeedit was
a credit to the printing craft and
a tribute to the ability and ener-
gy of its publishers.
A wedding by proxy at Denver
proved a failure. The princi-
pals, however, should not be-
come discouraged. While court
proceedings show that matri-
mony, either at long or short
range, appears fijst on the list
of uncertainties, it is gratifying
to know that neither Congress
nor the Texas Legislature has
attempted to limit the number
of trials. Instead of drastic
legislation, many states are put-
ting forth every effort to re-
move the kinks from this knot-
lg,-ty problem, and there is a faint
hope that the day is coming
The spirit of civic pride is be-
ing manifested in many Texas
towns. The larger towns of course
have advantage of the small-
er ones in civic advancement. We
are glad to note, however, that,
in this respect, Cumby compares
favorably with other towns of
its size and import. Despite
unfavorable conditions, she is
moving steadily onward, and
with a little more improvement
will be ready to put lierself on
dress parade. It requires em-
erge and civic pride to promote
town building, and the people
c ifCe Womcleir Car
Demountable Rims
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of
Cumby possess these ele-
ments in a satisfactory tlegree.
when a couple can take passage
the connubial barque with
~ absolute impunity.
Among other peculiarities
which modern warfare has de-
veloped is the discovery that the
small caliber bullet of today,
which leaves the rifle with a ve-
locity of half a mile a second, is
far less deadly then the old-time
bullet. Surgeons who have seen
service in the European war de-
clare that a soldier may be
pierced with a bullet and yet
fight for hours, scarcely con-
scious that he has been wound-
ed. It mait be true, but not un-
til the pains are extracted from
green apples, and water mani-
fests a tendency to run uphill,
and the butless goat becomes a
reality, will we cease to look
with skepticism on the painless
bullet.
The 1316 Maxwell is equipped with ae-
mountable aims, and has the same size tire o«a
all four wLeels. Two vitally important features.
i o place a tire cn the read it is only nec*
essaiy - loosen five bolts; slip off the flat
on spare rim and tire; tighten three
Lolls, and proceed.
We are waiting to lake you for a
test ride in the car that has broken
all low “First-Cost” records, and is
breaking all low “After-Cost” records,
£
"OneMaifAh/iaiflcp
DemourdaLle Rims
RginVisior. Windshield
'HetfricStarkr^s
\Electriclights ill
tyaqjieio Ignition
F.O D DETROIT
a MaxwellFgad
Cumby Mercantile Co.
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wA-cL,
Autumn or
Winter
Sait or Over-
coat
—you’ll get clothes
that are designed,
cut and tailored
from your own per-
sonal measurement,
not clothes “made
for nobody in par-
ticular’’ or “pulled
from the pile.” but
made to fit you by
the famous Carlton
Tailoring Go., the
largest tailoring es-
tablishment in the
world.
These great tai-
lors make your
clothes right in the
first place, and that
is always the best.
Be measured Today.
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Elite Pressing Parlor
When You Trust Your Hair
Whiskers and Laundry
\
TO BIRD’S BARBER SHOP
You will find Safety, Satisfaction, Sanitary Tools and
Towels. Located south side Main Street, Cumby.
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BIRD’S BARBER SHOP
V. C. BIRD
Proprietor.
2se>iSM-^za saoEMsaaon
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SHERMAN NATIONAL STEAM LAUNDRY
SHERMAN, TEXAS'
Basket leaves Monday and Wednesday.
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When Traveling on Business or
Pleasure ask for Tickets via
J. J. JOHNSON, M. D.
Specialist in Diseas of Eye. Ear,
Nose and Throat. Errors of
Vision Corrected.
Office Over First National Bank.
. Sulphur Springs
MONEY ID LOAN
’ommerce,
Greenville,
Dallas or
South er West
Texas Points.
Gas-Electric Motor Cars
Through to Dallas.
Standard Steam Trains and mo-
tor cars between Paris and Ennis
F. B. McKay, General Passenr
ger Agent, Terrell, Texas
We have $15,000 to $20,000
to loan on good land around
Cumby or to buy first ven-
dor’s lien notes on good land
GemselF& Handle
GREENVILLE, TEXAS
GORDON
WISE
BARBER SHOP
HOT AND COLD BATHS
WAL1 fell CROSS OPEN AT G CLOSE AT 7
! (Except Saturdays)
Practical Horseshoer
and BLACKSMIT H.
All work carefully and promptly |j U/IBCRT^KERS’
done. Charges reasonable. ^ | G00D*
V. T. McDANIEL £ A f„H line of Caskets, Cof-
Sulphur Springs, - - Texas t fins, Robes and ali Under-
OPTCMETRIST \ takers Goods at
By optical training 1 WALLER & ODO/VI)
wm I FURNITURE
straighten crosseyes | UftBERTylKERS
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Look!
Spot Cash paid for turkeys
chickens, eggs and butter.
I have installed me a Rural
phone and am at your service at
all times.
“Call Me!”
I Have Plenty of Honey
A. 0. Barker
Depot Street
to loar^at 8 per cent on
good land. See me be-
fore placing your loans,
as my entire time will
be devoted to the Loan
Business, and can give
_ you PROMPT service. _
IS. C. Price, Commerce,
‘ Texas, South Side Main St
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The Cumby Rustler. (Cumby, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, December 10, 1915, newspaper, December 10, 1915; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth770324/m1/4/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.