La Grange Journal (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 11, 1926 Page: 4 of 8
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LAGRANGE JOURNAL
THINGS IN GENERAL
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this connty, each time receiving a
sentence of twenty-five years, has
been upheld. This case, which was
transferred to Faiyette county from
Waller county, and in which King was
charged with murder, attracted coun-
ty wide attention. Upon the occasion
of both trials, the spectators crowded
the court room, and gave a willing
ear to the testimony of the witnesses
and the arguments of defendant’s
counsel and that for the State.
The testimony as given in this case,
in fact at both trials, was clear and
distinct. King has been in the county
jail here since the last judgment was
rendered. We give no comment, and
gave none during the progress of the
trial. It was shown that the Ku Klux
Klan issue was strongly injected, and
that the facts introduced which were
aired by both sides, were such that a
jury could have calm deliberation in
rendering their verdict. The affirm-
ing of the judgment of the trial court
is the information for the public at
present.
A Flea For The Candidate
At This Time
With the advent of the campaign
season, we may expect the condidates
for office to soon place their an-
nouncements. In many of the papers
that have come to my desk, I have
noticed the manner in which these
announcements are placed. The new
law states that a newspaper can
charge a candidate the same fee that
is charged others for regular adver-
tising rates. If one charges ten cents
per line for locals, he may charge
that amount for candidates’ announce-
ments. This law was secured, after
much effort by members of the Texas
Press Association, and prohibits ex-
cessive charges, which is to be con-
sidered.
The Journal never solicits an-
nouncements, neither does it criticise
candidates who do not announce with
us because they do not. To all who
announce the same courtesy is ex-
tended, we may have our choice,
which is true, but to take one man’s
money and then openly oppose his
election and favor another, and write
that favoritism and publish it, is not
to our Liking at all. Candidates have
much to contend with, as has been
shown in the last campaign. They
have to smother their temper, they
have to alccede to th - right of criti-
******
Barnum had nothing on Jimmy; Jim-
is not at all necessary.
We prefer to not have the an-
nouncement of a candidate if it be-
comes necessary to oppose his elec-
tion, and if such announcement is of-
fered, the candid statement will be
made that we will oppose his elec-
tion because of good and sufficient
reason. He can then place or omit
his announcement.
About the best reference wo have
had the pleasure of reading for some
time Is taken from the Honey Grove
Signal, over which Jim Lowry pre-
sides. Jim said this:
“I would like to make here a plea
for the candidate. To nspire to pub-
lic position is a laudable ambition,
and those who tender their services
to the people are entitled to respect-
ful treatment and kindly considera-
tion. It is the spirit of the cave man
remaining with us that prompts us
to treat with contempt those whose
cause we do not espouse and one of
the marks of a gentleman is toler-
ance and respect toward those who
may oppose his views.
“All should keep in mind the fact
that the candidate is at a disadvant-
age in argument and repartee. He
is staking his money and his time
with the hope of bettering his con-
dition and must submit to many
things that are unpleasant rather
than incur the ill will of those he
meets and thus lose hope of their
support at the polls. And most of
those who seek positions in county
or precinct are poor in this world's
goods and cannot afford the expendi-
ture of much money. Don’t prey
upon them for subscription lists to
build churches, work cemeteries nnd
care for the unfortunate. To thus
force contribution is barbarous.
I was a candidate many years ago,
know something of the woes of can-
didates, and the fellow feeling has
made me wondrous kind. Any can-
didate can get cordial greeting and a
respectful hearing by calling on me.”
case with that of “professor” might
be dubbed tin horn, so tkr as the hon-
or is concerned. Any man who takes
the time to teach dogs—even adopting
the methods of cruelty—or who makes
high divea, or who discovers that sul-
phite of carbon—high life—will kill
weevils, /»nd darn near the man who
uses it for that purpose, is called
“professor." Have you ever given
that much thought?
Among the newspaper bunch there
are many “colonels"—they didn’t rise
to the honor on the battle field, but
they survived the attacks of an un-
just public and for that reason, with
the three score years and ten that
are theirs, we call them “colonel.”
Which corroborates the statement
that there are tin medals, which were
not won on a hard fought field of
battle.
Jimmy O’Brien, an Irishman by
reason of his parentage, died at Juar-
ez, Mexico, the other day. Jimmy
hadn't made a great reputation as a
slugger, as a philanthropist, but he
was a great adviser. He drifted to
the land of the Aztec and opened a
cabaret—pronounced “cabareh" be-
cause it sounds better—and with Joe
Mogul—nol a euphonious name at all,
being of Jewish origin—did a big
business. Jimmy believed in adver-
tising.
Unto all men is allotted the oppor-
tunity to do something. Some ramb-
ler, dragging along, with the seat of
his trousers resembling the ragged
porthole of a floundered vessel, may
drift into a community and by shrewd
manipulation and careful study of a
dissatisfaction, wind about him a de-
fense that keep him in good clothes,
cars and food. Some may try the
same scheme at another point and
get the hook. Depending upon the
community’s populace, whether they
want to be fleeced and sponsor such
influx.
But Jimmy O’Brien was a careful
student of human nature—some parts
of it—and he adopted the slogan:
“Give the people what they want.’’
In Jimmy’s instance, it was entertain-
ment and plenty of good booze. His
cabaret at Juarez became famous, for
miles in this state, alongside the
ronds that lead to the border town,
there were signs telling the tourist
that Jimmy’s place was on the other
side of the Rio Grande. Jimmy be-
lieved in advertising.
Upon a mountain-side in Mexico,
where it could be plainly seen on the
American side of the river, Jimmy
had a sign erected, one mile in length,
FEBRUARY )l.
WEEKLY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE
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Horizontal.
1—One-wheeled vehicle
•—Belonging to a European coun-
try
11—Brother of Moses
15— Pygmy 14—Roadway (abbr.)
16— To walk through water
17— Fusses
18— Early English (abbr.)
19— Beverage
21—Kind of straw used for hats
23— Girl's name
24— At one time 26—Ingenuous
27—Dirt 28—Point of compass
30— Small mound
31— Division of time
32— To employ again
34—Healthy 3G—Frozen water
37—Correlative of neither
18—Attack, as In football
41—Caved In
44— Size of type (pi.)
45— Prefix meaning early
47—Periods of time
49— German surname
50— One who acts for another
52—Van 53—Carmine
54—Bauble 56—Check
57— Part of “to be"
58— Condemn 59—Girl's name
61— New England state (abbr.)
62— East Indian monetary unit
63— Swiss song
66—Conveyed 66—Section
Vertical.
1— Massachusetts city
2— Sun god 3—Uncooked
4—By word of mouth
6—Chief of Norse gods
6—Vowed 7—To hock
8— Land measures
9— Provided that
10—Sword case 12—Nullify
13—Cattleman 16—Voice range
18—That which is educed
20—Land measure
22—To hasten 23—Boy's name
25—Pertaining to moral action
27—Shot forth
29—Smart city feller's name for
country cousins
31—Black wood
33—Related (abbr.) 35—Single
38—Occasions 39—Sour
40—Locomotive 41—Mule
42—To merit 43—Sap
4 4—Dot 46—Poetic for "even"
48—Apparatus for drawing liquids
60— Provided with weapons
61— General drift of thought
64—Binding
66—Rise and fall of ocean
68—Unexploded shell
60—Degree (abbr.)
62— Note of musical scale
64—Long Island (abbr.)
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Solution will appear in next laana.
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Solution to Last Week’s Puzzle
my believed in advertising, and he
advertised in every way to reach the
public. Wednesday of last week he
reversed the method of his business
manners. Instead of accepting the
cash, he cashed in, took the count and
journeyed onward. Just before he be-
came too weak to dictate business
matters, he said to his partner Joe
Mogul: “Joe, are we getting any
good publicity out of my dying?” He
was assured that the publicity feature
was all to the good, and he died
happy.
And they called him “King”—’twas
a hollow honor—and yet there arc
thousands today who will refer to
Jimmy as king. He had his own
ideas, his own notions, his own way
of running a business—strictly ac-
cording to law—anti give the folks
what they wonted. I am just mak-
ing m ntion of this, that honors come
when one works for them, but the
honors, irrespective of the business
one follows must come as a result of
square dealing. Jimmy could have
done much good for the folks, along
other lines, hut his talents and ideas
were different. He merely run a
cafe, or cabaret, and his place of busi-
ness was the meeea for hundreds
every week. And they called him the
king! After all, what’s in a title?
With apologies to the sage of the
Avon.
AUK YOU CONTEMPLATING
TRIP TO EUROPE
Some Kings Get Good And
Liberal Advertising
The appellation “king” may have
its virtue, and it may not. At the
time of our late carnage, there were
some bitter things said with refer-
ence to titled and crowned heads, and
the suggestion was offered that th?
whole bunch of European crowned
heads be put into a small (sized room
and left to fight it out, the survivors
to be given gas or some other sub-
stance that would eliminate them.
But that was a reference to real kings.
The appellation “king” as is the
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS
IN MEMORY OF MISS BETTIE
EAST
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
County of Fayette.
To Those Indebted to, or Holding
Claims Against the Estate of
Wm. Kurtz, Deceased:
The undersigned having been duly
appointed independent executor of the
last will and testament of Wm. Kurtz,1
deceased, late of Fayette County,
Texas, by the Honorable Theo. W.
Lueders, Judge of the County Court
of said county on the 7th day of Jan-
uary, A. D. 1926, during a regular
tertn thereof, and having so qualified,
and letters testamentary having been
granted to him, on the 15th day of
January, A. D. 1926, hereby notifies
all persons indebted to said estate to
come forward and make settlement,
and those having claims against said
estate to present them to him within
the time prescribed by law at his
residence nt Fayetteville, Fayette
County, Texas, where he receives his
mail, this 22nd day of January, A. D.
1926.
EUGENE W. KURTZ,
Independent executor of the Last
Will and Testament of Wm. Kurtz,
deceased. 7
The Woman’s Missionary Society
of the M. E. Church South, of La-
Grange, Texas, was called with sor-
row, February the first nineteen
hundred and twenty-six, to part with
Miss Bettie East. The members of
this society know that its loss will
Rest. So peacefully she passed away,
just as the day was dying, released
from suffering to be with her Savior
and loved ones gone before. Her
body was laid to rest in our beautiful
cky cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
A true and uncompromising Chris-
j tian character, her example has been
| a bright and shining light to us, hav-
j ing been one of our beloved members
since our earliest organization. Al-
ways ready for duty with good and
loving acts, always wearing a sweet
smile for a welcome to everyone.
We desire to extend our sympathy
to her brother and other relatives and
to present a copy of this memorial to
Mr. Tom East, her brother, The La-
Grange Journal, The Woman’s De-
partment of The Texas Christian Ad-
vocate, and to spread a copy on the
minute book of our society.
Signed:
MRS. S. E. BRADSHAW,
MRS. W. H. THOMAS.
MRS. CHAS. M. HOCH.
of
TAX ASSESSOR’S NOTICE
My deputy and I will be at the fol-
lowing places on the days specified
below, for the purpose of assessing
the taxable property for the year
1926. All parties living at or near
We publish in this issue of the an-v of the appointed places will con-
Journnl an advertisement which is fer « favor uPon me and uPon them'
from our friend, Wright Thomas, son selves by meeting me promptly. Time
of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas of for assessing taxable property will
LaGrange, and nt present instructor exP>re on April 30th, 1926.
of English in the University at Wis- Sixth Week
consin, who has completed all ar- Praha, Monday, Febiuary 15th.
rangements for a trip to Europe this Cistern, Tuesday, February 16th.
Summer. Please look up and read Colony, Wednesday, February 17t ,
this advertisement. ^rom 9 a' m'» to ^ m'
If there are any young men and Llm Grove, Wednesday, February
women anxious to visit foreign coun- *from I P- m > to 4 P- m'
tries and become one of a part to Flatonia, Thursday, February 18th.
make the trip at a great reduction, Flatonia, Friday, February 19th.
we believe this is an excellent oppor- West Point, Saturday, February
tunity. We nil know Wright here in 20th.
LaGrange, nnd have the confidence in > NIKEL,
him to get a good thing. If inter- |Tax Assessor, Fayette County, Texas
ested, if contemplating a trip, we
suggest thnt you take the time now,
give your name to Mrs. W. H. Thom-
as at LaGrange, or write direct to
Wright Thomas, University Club,
Madison, Wisconsin, who will be glad
to give you all information desired.
The Journal and the Dallas Semi-
Weekly Farm New*, $2.50 per year.
HEAL THOSE SORE GUMS
If you suffer from Sore Gums,
Bleeding Gums, Loose Teeth, Foul
Breath, or from Pyorrhea in even its
worst form, we will sell you a bottle
of Leto’s Pyorrhea Remedy and guar-
antee it to please you or return money.
This is different from any other treat-
ment, and results are certain.—Mey-
enberg Drug Store, Hermes Drug
Store,
OUR LIST OF IMMORTALS
The following subscribers have paid
for their subscriptions to the Journal
during the past week, ending Satur-
day, February 6th:
Mrs. P. Jersig, Galveston.
H. E. Bledsoe, LaGrange, Rt. 1.
Edgar Oppermann, Oldenburg.
B. G. Buck, LaGrange.
W. L. Taylor, LaGrange, Rt. 1.
A. J. Scheel, Ellinger.
J. D. Gcdby, Caldwell.
Wm. F. Fischer, Thrall.
J. S. Sebesta, Lyons.
R. P. Wilcox, LaGrange.
Mr3. Jane Juergens.
Arnim & Lane, Flatonia.
Mrs. C. J. Lauffer, Muldoon.
E. A. Ginzel, Smithville.
G. A. Tiemann, LaGrange.
H. C. Ritter, LaGrange.
Owl Confectionery, LaGrange.
A. F. Speckels, LaGrange.
Alf. Voelkel, LaGrange.
Benno Hattermann, Route Five.
Hv. Buelow, Fayetteville.
John Bruns, LaGrange, Rt. 1.
F. A. Haekebeil, Fayetteville.
Gust. Marburger, Round Top.
Geo. Jochen, LaGrancre, Rt. 4.
Mrs. John Wacker, Bartlett.
Mrs. Emil Schindler. Weimar.
Mrs. L. J. Rose, Austin.
Geo. Mauer, San Francisco, Calif.
R. Linnartz, Edna.
IN YOUR HOME
New lighting fixtures in yoiir horns fire
conveniences that cannot be overestimated.
You like to walk into the home, turn the
switch and let the flood of light penetrate
to every part of the room.
Why not add a little comfort in the kit-
chen also. We suggest such conveniences as
Electric Toasters
Electric Perculators
Electric Irons
The first two so easy to operate and has-
ten the morning meal. The last article for
the sake of prevention of fire over the old
methods. Figure with us, you’ll be sur-
prised.
LIGHT, ICE, WATER CO.
J. H. KILLOUGH, Mgr.
Housewife's Favorite—
BAKER BOY
MADE WITH MILK
WHY?
BECAUSE she knows it is made
out of milk and contains every-
thing necessary to make it a
body-builder.
BECAUSE she knows that it
comes FRESH from our oven
every day, and sealed in Waxed
Wrappers to keep K froeh •«*<*
clean.
—and it’s a split top loaf
Ask at Your Grocer
For It
Tiemann’s Sanitary Bakery
Phone No. 151
STOP, LOOK. LISTEN!
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and service at h minimum profit is our motto.
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LAGRANGE, TEXAS
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We have many different makes of USED CARS at
prices to suit almost any pocket book. See us before you
buy a CAR, new or old.
TIETJEN BROTHERS
Chevrolet Dealers
Rutersville, ’Phone 18G LaGrange, ’Phone 342
Garage open at Rutersville on Sundays until 12:00 o’clock noon.
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Your Patronage is Solicited and Will be Appreciated.
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La Grange Journal (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 11, 1926, newspaper, February 11, 1926; La Grange, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth998985/m1/4/?rotate=90: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fayette Public Library, Museum and Archives.