The Lampasas Daily Leader (Lampasas, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 54, Ed. 1 Friday, May 8, 1931 Page: 1 of 4
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The Lampasas Daily Leader
TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR
FRIDAY
LAMPASAS, TEXAS. MAY 8, 1931.
FRIDAY
NUMBER 54
SATURDAY, MAY 9
Every last one of these advertised bargains is as
Genuine as the ring of a silver dollar, as sincere as the
picture of George Washington iif the center of a green-
back. Merchandise formerly priced as high as $1.50 is
now within reach of the dollar bill—and it’s your great
chance to save—save—SAVE!
LANGTRY DOMESTIC—36-inch best quality Langtry
domestic, 12!/2C quality. Dollar Day •I
Special, 13 yards for ...............,..................................4* *
RED STAR DIAPERS—Standard size, per {£4
package of 12, Dollar Day Special ..........................b
LADIES HATS—New, pretty spring hats. ||*4
Dollar Day Special, each .....—..................................!
PRINTED BATISTE—36-in. sheer fine count batiste.
New summer patterns, Dollar Day rt* 4
Special, 4 yards for....................................................^ I
SILK HOSE—Sheer chiffon stockings, French heels
and dull finish. Dollar Day Special d*4
per pair.........................................................................4$ 1
FANCY CRETONNES—36-in. Tudor Twill Weave Cre-
tonnes. Dollar Day Special, ^ 4
PRINTED SILKS—All silk flat crepe in prints and
plains, new patterns. Dollar Day d* 4
Special, a yard............................................................i
BOYS’ DRESS SHIRTS—New spring patterns, sizes 6
to 14. Dollar Day Special, 4
ATHLETIC SHOES—Genuine Beacon Falls athletic
shoes, all sizes. The best shoe value in years, d* *fi
a pair ............................................................................*P B
MEN’S DRESS SHIRTS—Pre-shrunk and fast colors,
also fancy weaves. Dollar Day 4
MEN’S SUMMER UNIONS—Sizes 38 and 40,' £4
4 pairs for .................................................................4$ B
CTHE PEOPLE WHO SELL IT TOR LESS”
Officers were here Friday from
Eastland to get L. D. Campbell, who
was held here in the county jail. He
was given a one year sentence in the
last term of district court charged
with transporting liquor, and is also
undpr indictment af Eastland,
Everything to be had in fresh fruits
and vegetables for Saturday morning.
—Andrew-Wright Grocery Co. (d)
John and W. M. Tittle went to Tem-
ple Thursday to visit their mother,
Mrs. A. P. Tittle, who is in a hos-
pital in that city. Mrs, Tittle will,
probably be gble to return home next
week,
COOK STOVE WANTED
Want to purchase large used wood
range in good condition. Call Ruble
Shanks, S. W. phone 901F11. (d)
SISTERS UNITED AFTER
47 YEARS SEPARATION
FORT DAVIS, Tex., May 7.—A few
days ago Mrs. R. D. Mulhern of Fort
Davis heard quite by accident that
a sister she had not seen or heard
of in 47 years, and whom she believed
dead, was living in Austin. She im-
mediately started for the capital city
to see the sister, Mrs. Anna Reed.
Mrs. Mulhern and Mrs. Reed were
born in San Antonio. Later in life
they separated in the old frontier fort
town of Fort Davis, and soon lost
sight of each oth^r. Mrs. Mulherfi
recently wasi telling a Marfa woman
about her “lost sister” and this Mar-
fa woman, in Austin recently, “got
to talking around,” so it is stated,
and by accident came in contact with
Mrs. Reed.
See our 1-pound box Mothers’ Day
chocolates, 39c.—Andrew-Wright Gro-
cery Company. (d)
BIG GASSER COMES
IN NEAR BROWNWOOD
Oil interest in Brown county reach-
ed a new peak Tuesday and Wednes-
day with the blowing in of the well
that is being drilled on the Horace
Fry farm on Salt Creek 11 miles
northeast of Brownwood.
The well was turned loose Tuesday
and it was reported by one who was
present that it could be heard roaring
for several miles. The roaring of the
well was heard at Blanket 4% miles
away.
It is estimated that there is from
four to six million feet of gas in the
well which mhkes it a paying prop-
osition and also a good showing of oil
accompanied the blowing in of the
gasser.
This opens up a new field in Brown
county and much interest is being
taken in the new gasser. An official
test was scheduled to be made Wed-
nesday afternoon but failed to mater-
ialize.
The gasser, has an eventful history
before blowing in, it having been shut
down once. It was the faith of the
drillers and others concerned in the
“wildcat” that made it a reality. An-
other well was drilled in that section
of the county some time ago but salt
water was hit and the well was closed
down.
According to officials the new gas
well is sure to be a paying producer
and will be used as such for the time
being.—Brownwood News.
WHAT THEY SAY
NOW ABOUT PECAN
AND FRUIT CROPS
(San Saba News)
It develops that the first check on
the damage done by the cold and late
frosts in this county were over esti-
mated. The farmers and orchardists
seem to be not agreed, to say the
least of it,
Gimlet over at Bend still believes
the fruit and pecans are mostly kill-
ed. Along the San Saba river, Rich-
land Creek and the Colorado above
Bend there is almost unanimous judg-
ment that the pecan crop is hurt very
little, if at all. T. J. Burnham has
a fine native grove on the Colorado.
He believes them not hurt. Ira John-
son of the Harmony settlement be-
lieves there “are lots of pecans left.”
W. R. Baxter, out at Glen Dale
Farm, has not examined closely, but
apparently has a good crop and no
damage to pecans.
Mrs. Boon Christy, from out in the
Post Oaks, believes there is lots of
fruit left, though much of it was
killed.
H. M. Sikes from way up Bowser
way in the western part of the coun-
ty reports some good rains and there
appears to be a good sample of fruit
left after the cold spells. Lots of it
killed, but may be plenty left.
EVERY MAN TRIED IN
LOCKHART COURT FOR
TEN YEARS CONVICTED
LOCKHART, May 8.—No acquittals
in the past decade have been handed
down by juries in Caldwell county
district court, District Clerk Wiley
Hartsfield revealed Thursday.
A search of the archives of the
district court disclosed "that the last
acquittal was made nine and one-
half years ago.
While acquittals have been few and
far between, juries in many instances
have convicted prisoners and then rec-
ommended a suspended sentence,
Hartsfield said.
FIRE DAMAGED THEATRE
BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT
The building next door to the Man-
uel Hardware Company caught fire
Thursday night, March 7, and consid-
erable damage was done before the
flames were controlled by the fire
department. This building was leas-
ed by the Leroy Theatre and they
operated their show there until the
new building was equipped. They had
practically everything necessary for
the operation of a show as new equip-
ment was placed in their present
building. Mr. Walker states that pos-
sibly the greatest loss was the organ.
The machines, in the front of the
building, are not thought to be dam-
aged. The fire stai’ted in the rear
of the building and soon got between
the ceiling and roof. The theatre
loss is partially covered by insurance.
The building is owned by Ross W.
Bailey and considerable damage was
done by the fire. The rear of the
building suffered the most damage.
It is not known how the fire originat-
ed. Some insurance was carried by
Mr. Bailey.
The smoke came through the west
wall into the building occupied by the
Manuel Hardware Co., and it was filled
with smoke within a short time. The
fire did not break through the walls
but was held in the building where it
originated.
MOTHERS CLUB
The Mothers self culture club met
Wednesday afternoon in the home of
Mrs. J. F. Wilkins. The president,
Mrs. Kyle Oliver, presided over a
short business session, after which the
lesson was given over to Mrs. Carlton
Abney.. The study was “Music and
the Drama.” Mrs. Abney presented
the subject in an interesting, way,
and was assisted by Mesdames Harry
Key, Kyle Oliver and Eugene Key, on
topic “The Stage as an Educator.”
“What the Stage Stands For.” “The
English Stage since Shakespeare.”
“Our Stage Today.”
Mrs. Wilkins served a delicious
plate, and a very happy social hour
followed. xx
Special Mothers’ Day candies, all
sizes.—Andrew-Wright Gro. Co. (d)
PEDDLERS’ TAX BILL
REPORTED FAVORABLY
AUSTIN, Texas, May 7.—A substi-
tute bill to levy an occupation tax
only on peddlers was adopted and re-
ported favorably by the Senate State
Affairs Committee Thursday in place
of a House bill by Ra> Holder, which
sought to levy an occupation tax not
only on all forms of peddlers, but on
wholesalers of natural gas.
W. A. Williamson offered the sub-
stitute, which was a modified form
of a bill by John W. Hornsby. It
was adopted by 11 to 3.
The committee twice refused to per-
mit the gas tax amendment, to be
included in the bill.
Special Mothers’ Day candies, all
sizes.—Andrew-Wright Gro. Co. (d)
SHERIFFS OPPOSE
CLEMENCY MOVE
AMARILLO, Texas, May 7.—Adopt-
ing a resolution protesting clemency
for Lloyd Conaster, who is under life
sentence for the slaying of the Sheriff
of Fisher County and one of his depu-
ties in 1927, the North Texas and
Oklahoma Peace Officers’ Association
closed its final business session Thurs-
day afternoon. The resolution was
forwarded to Governor Sterling by
registered mail.
Frederick, Okla., was selected as the
1932 convention city, and E. T. Smith,
Hollis, Okla., was re-elected president
of the association. He has served two
years. Sheriff Bill Thompson of
Amarillo, was named first vice presi-
dent; Lynn Blackwood of Frederick,
second vice president, and H. G. Ellis,
Wichita Falls, was re-elected secre-
tary-treasurer.
Tribute was paid to the late Sheriff
Wall Williams of Duncan, Okla., and
his deputy, Elker Carter, who were
killed during the last year in the line
of duty. Both were members of the
association.
J. R. McComb, who lives at Fourth
Street bridge, was exhibiting a small
twig cut from a pecan tree on his
place this week, which had a num-
ber of small pecans on it. Others
report that the crop is not all killed.
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SOMETHING NEW
Hancock Springs Riding Club
Will open and be ready for you tomorrow, Saturday
morning at 6 o’clock—and throughout each day during
the park season. Good horses and good saddles al-
ways ready on a moment’s notice.
What could be more refreshing and healthful than
an early morning gqllop throqgh the park or a good
horseback ride anytime during the day? Horseback
riding for exercise was prescribed by physicians for
former President Coolidge, and it will be good for you
too,
A nominal hourly charge will be made for horses
which will be stood near Hostess House each
For particulars inquire at Hostess
cock Springs.
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Hancock Springs Riding Club
Othel Smith, Owner
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—THE NEW—
Leroy Theatre
“Where Lampasas is Entertained”
(Western Electric Sound System)
Showing Last Time Tonight
“THE SPY”
With Kay Johnson, Neil Hamilton
and John Halliday.
Ripping the lid off Soviet Russia.
Where marriage is a matter of mo-
ments—divorce a mere thing of min-
utes—where no homes are safe from
the piercing eye of “Tcheka,” the So-
viet’s spy system.
Extra: Mickey McGuire himself in
“Mickey’s Stampede”
Show Starts 7:20 p. m.
Admission 10c-25c-40c
TOMORROW (One Day Only)
Ken Maynard in
“FIGHTING THRU”
With Janette Loff, Wallace McDon-
ald and Carmelita Gerafhty.
One of the finest outdoor pictures
ever shown in Lampasas.
Extras: 2-reel Talking Comedy
“The Heart Breaker”
And Pathe Talking News Reel
MOTHER OF EDUCATOR
IS SERIOUSLY ILL
STEPHENVILLE, May 7.—S. M. N.
Marrs, state superintendent of pub-
lic instruction, and Miss Mary Marrs,
professor of mathematics in John
Tarleton College, Thursday were call-
ed to .the bedside of their mother,
Mrs. F. M. Marrs, 87, who was re-
ported seriously ill from a heart at-
tack. Physicians held little hope for
improvement. She has lived in Erath
County many years.
See our 1-pound box Mothers’ Day
chocolates, 39c.—Andrew-Wright Gro-
cery Company. (d)
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our appreciation
to members of the Lampasas Fire
Department for their services on
Thursday night when fire started in
the theatre building.
Ross V/. Bailey,
Manuel Hardware Co. (d)
PROPERTY RENDITION
PREREQUISITE FOR
BOND VOTE PASSES
AUSTIN, May 7.—Another propos-
ed constitutional amendment was on
its way to the people today.
The senate voted 30 to 0 to sub-
mit to the electorate in November,
1932, a proposed constitutional amend-
ment by Representative Anderson of
San Antonio requiring taxpayers to
render their property for taxation be-
fore becoming eligible to vote in bond
elections. The resolution also was
passed by the house.
An amendment which would impose
limitations on voters voting in state-
wide bond elections was shorn from
the bill on request of Senator De-
berry of Bogata, author of the amend-
ment. The Deberry amendment was
unanimously adopted by the senate
earlier in the week.
$227,000 BANKED BY
COP IN FIVE YEARS,
GRAND JURY FINDS
CHICAGO, May 7.—Capt. John Pla-
cek of the Lawndale police station
has deposited $227,000 in his bank
accounts in the last five years, the
special grand jury found Thursday
in its search of bank records.
The jurors have systematically ex-
amined the accounts of police cap-
tains for several weeks in their in-
quiry into alleged graft and corrup-
tion.
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You women folks will like it. I
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—W. R. MOORE—
Distributor.
Misses Rayon
PAJAMAS
A special shipment just
received for graduation
gifts. A wonderful lot
comprising every con-
ceivable shade and com-
bination of colors. A
gift at such a low price.
Choice of the lot—
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Shoes to Match—
You can have shoes to match
your wearing apparel now at a
yery small cost. We dye them
any color you want and you will
be pleased with them. Ask to
see some shoes that we have
dyed.
CITY SHOE SHOP
S. W. Phone 356
C. I. LaBounty, Prop.
Green Stamps.
Lampasas Weekly Leader 1 year $1.50
Vacuum Ice Cream
Freezers
We want you to see our new
Vacuum Ice Cream Freezer
We also have Hibbard Ice Cream
Freezers from 1 quart to 6
quart. 2-quart galvanized Ice
Cream Freezers, $1.00.
FOX & MILLS HDW. CO.
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