The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 18, 1912 Page: 1 of 6
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Aspermont, Stonewall County, Texas, Thursday, July 18,1912
VoL 14. No. 52
Colquitt.
x., June 27,1912
e'.v. "Boston, Texas,
sir—In reply to your let-
he 22nd of June, I take
: in giving my reasons
as a prohibitionist, am
ing Gov. Colquitt for re
, and why I think all otb
crats should support bim
ond term.
e first place, prohibition
ft issue, Judge Ramsey
has so declared. If it
i issue Judge Ramsey has
een active in the cause of
tion, and in fact he was
yer who kept the people's
from going into effect
jeriod of two years in his
:ounty when prohibition
, furthermore, Judge
- addressed the Texas
;ociation at Waco, during
ion of July 4 and 5,1911,
>ject being, "From the
the Bench," and in the
ragrapb of his address on
of vojume 39 of the pro-
f/the association, he
owing language:
would be an imposi-
r time at this late
tk longer, but I want
•y obligations to the
for the support and
id the criticism some-
1 sometimes deserved
have received in my
u-vice on the bench. At
have done some good for
mntry. I have decreed
e may play baseball on
r, and that a club such as
iv furnish to its own mem-
ucb intoxicants as may be
lient. (Applause and laugh-
I thank you. (Applause)"
he second place, the gov-
has nothing to do with
lition. The legislature
tted the prohibition
;ment under Colquitt's ad-
ration, and he could not as
lor, have prevented it if he
.•sired, but on the contrary,
waited upon by a committee
iti-prohibitionists and be-
t to block submission, he
ed to assist them and urg-
em to aid him in carrying
e will of the people, and in
ing his pledge to them,
ltt opposes statewide pro-
on, but he favors stricter
ation and shorter saloon
, which is more than we
hope for under Ramsey,
litt approved the Dallas
er permitting earlier clos-
nd let jt be known that he
1 approve similar charters
have done, but did not do, when
he was a member of the peniten-
tiary commission. He has put a
stop to foolish and experimental
legislation by refusing to call
special sessions of the legislature
except to pass the appropriation
bill. He was influential in secur-
ing the rural high school law and
additional agricultural experi-
ments stations and in calling the
governors of the cotton growing
states together, which resulted
in great benefit to farmer. All
of this constitutes a record of
efficiency second to none in the
history of our state, and richly
entitles Gov. Colquitt to the sec-
ond term which by democratic
precedent has always been given
to our governors.
Contrary to campaign charges,
Colquitt has not raised the tax
rate. The legislature made ap-
propriations and the tax board
fixed the rate necessary to yield
the revenue. But even if Col-
quitt had done it, be would not
be subject to censure, for the
money appropriated was neces-
sary for the state's institutions
and departments. If appropria-
tions had been made by the
previous administration sufficient
in amount to meet needed repairs
and necessarv additions to ac-
commodate the increasing
growth of the state institutions,
no such appropriation as was
made under Gov. Colquitt's ad-
ministration would be necessary
or required.
I have mentioned but a few of
the things that can be said to
Gov. Colquitt's credit, but I hope
that I have said enough to show
that the present opposition to
bim is composed of prejudice
and spite masquerading in the
name of prohibiton and that the
effort to defeat him is unworthy
of prohibitionists, whose great
cause ought to make them just
and generous and finally tri-
umphant.
We can have prohibition sub-
mitted whenever we elect a two-
thirds majority of the legislature
instructed to submit, and we can
adopt it whenever we convince a
majority of the people that it
is wise. Thus prohibition is en-
tirely aside from the office of
governor, and ought not to enter
into the governor's race. Ram-
sey himself says so, and yet he is
appealing to prohibitionists as
such. He is either insincere or
illogical.
I am a democrat and I am op-
posed to making a prohibition
party. I am supporting Gov.
Colquitt as a democrat; as a faith*
fill officer, and as an upright
courageous man whose adminis-
tration is a credit to the state, in
•ther cities. He bad about
the social barroom out of igpite of the opposition he has en
.ess, until Ramsey, by bis J countered. Yours truly,
ion on the beochi kept it in
R. E. Smith.
less, boasting that it was bis
m re to do so. •
nuch for prohibition, which,
have said, is not an issue.
mtt kept hit word. He has
t the colleges and asylums half for the office of cou
ie state out of the distress ia urer of this county
b Campbell left then. He
made it possible by his
ipt action for the A. and M.
ge to have new buildings in
place of those that were
,ed, and without the great
:0se of an extra session of
legislature. He has abolished
"bat" (whipping) in the pen-
tairy, which Ramsey could
To the Voters of
Stonewall County.
I am physically unable to make
an extensive campaign in my be-
y treaa-
, >nd take
method of asking Von W
your support in the comWnfi-
mary. I would like to of
you at your homes, but this is
impossible. Thanking you one
and all for your past favors, and
toking that you return me to the
office of county treasurer of this
county, I am very truly, *
J. M. V. Bullock.
Aspermont Oil Field Will be
Developed.
A test well will be put down in
the Ravner pasture at once. Oil
men have been out and investi-
gated the gas well in the Rayner
pasture, and they notified Will
Flowers that they would be back
in a few days and begin opera-
tions. These parties have a lease
on this land, secured some time
ago. There is no doubt but what
Aspermont is situated in the oil
belt, as oil indications crop out
on every hand; There was a
survey made thru this county
several years ago by an expert.
This survey was made from Red
river across the state and down
into old Mexica. This expert
made a map showing the route
of this survey, and on this map
he indicated the cropping of oil.
This survey was made thru
Stonewall county. Oil men have
followed this survey, and have
leased the land wherever oil was
indicated on the map. Hence
the oil leases are numerous in
this county. We are glad that
the Aspermont oil fields are go-
ing to be developed.
The Phoenix Club.
On last Thursday at 5 p. m.,
July 11, 1912, the Phoenix Club
met at the home of Mrs. Jim
Link.
Lesson—Texas as a state.
Mrs. N. G. Rollins being lead-
er, the program was well ren-
dered.
It was unanimously agreed the
Club would adjourn after the
next meeting until the club year.
During the month of Septem-
ber the Club will have a social
function at the home of our pres-
ident.
Follawing is a program for the
next meeting, Julv 25:
Roll call—A suggestion for im-
provement of our Club.
Paper, Pure food problems in
small towns—Mrs. Day.
Piano solo—Miss Ruth Smith.
Advantage of moral training
in public schools—Mrs. Hiner.
Round Table Talk.—The need
of industrial schools in Texas.
Social service—Mrs. Carter
Leader—Mrs. Annis.
—PresB Reporter.
Big Cattle Deal.
Eugene Mayfield sold seven
hundred head of 3 year old
steers this week to Amarillo par-
ties, August delivery. Eugene
says that on account of scarcity
of grass, he was mighty glad to
turn loose.
Mt. Olive Meeting.
We received a card frc
H. C. Barber asking us
nounce that the meeting
gin at Mt. Olive the 201
mid last week that it was t
but that was a mistake,
body i« invited to come
take part in the meeting.
New Depot Ageu
The Wichita Valley hi
depot agent, now, and 1
isL. C. Whitaker, jr. I
bis arrival in the city la
on account ot which L.
aker ar., ia taking a va
east Texas. At this
mother and son are doiti
To The Voters of Stonewall
County.
The time has again come when
you will select your clerk for
the county and district courts of
your county. The time has
again come whether or not you
continue myself in the office; I,
as you all doubtless know, have
been your clerk for 8 years.
How I have succeeded in dis-
charging the duties incident
thereto I will
judgment. I | appreciate
trusts yotf have bestowed turon
me, and am not unmindful
fact that 1 should be graceful to
you people therefor, atfS I am,
and now on the 2&th dlty of July,
at the primaries,jl f«l it needless
to tell vou that if wll appreciate
your vote and influence for me
as clerk of vour county again.
If elected, I cannot offer you
more faithful service than I have
in the past, but feel that I can
give you more competent and
speedy service, for no matter how
long a man holds an office, the
better he is adapted and quali-
fied for the place. My friends
and countrymen, when casting
your ballots for county and dis-
trict clerk, think it over well,
and if I am the luckv man, I will
be thankful therefor, and if not
successful, 1 thank you tor past
favors, Yours,
R. S. (Dolph) Tillotson.
Entertained.
On Saturday night, July 13, a
crowd of voung people gathered
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Hecht at Brandenburg, where
they were entertained by Misses
Bertha and Annie Hecht. It was
a great time for the young peo-
ple. First they had music and
singing, followed by all kinds of
funny games, broken by talk
and laughter. At the proper
time cake and lemonade were
served, which brought every-
thing to a standstill for a few
minutes, but vou heard someone
soon say, "Let's play something
else.'' The time passed so quick-
ly that when the guests started
for home it was a couple of hours
past midnight. Each one bad
a look on their face that indicat-
ed that they bad bad a good time.
A Friend.
B. Y. P. U. Program
July 21, 3:30 p. m.
Sub j ect—A braham,
Leader—D. R. Couch.
Song.
Prayer.
Introductory remarks by leader.
Who Abraham was and where
he lived—Miss Willie Spann.
God's further manifestations to
- promised
RAIN! RAIN! RAIN!
Aspermont got an inch and a
quarter of rain Wednesday even-
iag. It rained at Swenson, Bra-
zos Valley, Shinnery Lake. Mat-
tie; fair rain atB.F. Huntsman's;
light rain at Brandenburg; good
rain south of Aspermont, nearly
to the river. Pretty good rain
at ttye Lee ranch, just barely
inkled at Peacock. Light
at Sagerton, and a fair rain
at Rule.
To Shoot For Rain on Larger
Scale.
The experiments conducted by
C. W. Post at PoBt Citv during
the last several months with the
view of producing rain by the
explosion of dynamite under
certain atmospheric conditions,
have been successful to such an
extent that he has decided to
make these experiments on a
much larger scale.
Following each rain battle that
has been put on, there has been
a perceptible rainfall within fifty
miles of Post City. To deter-
mine more accurately just the
degree of success being obtained,
Mr. Post has decided to enlist
the aid of the United States gov-
ernment at such points as have
weather bureau stations, and
some citizen at points where
there are no stations to keep an
accurate record of the daily
rainfall.
Mr. Post is furnishing tin?
money to conduct these teats,
and if this dynamite cannonade
is the success that it is now
claimed to be, the millionaire
cereal manufacturer will have
accomplished much for this sec-
tion of west Texas.
To the Voters.
We would appreciate the voters
considering Judge Jno. C. Towns
for Associate Justice ofSarjlSreme
Court, Bro. A. Telford, B, E.
Trafton and Turner of
this county know him, and know
him to be a good man; and we
most heartily commend him.
D, R. Couch
Ernest Herring
T. E. Knight.
Baby Died.
The infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. C. E. Brannen of Pea-
cock, died last Monday morning
at 10 o'clock. The Star joins the
many friends in extending sym-
pathy to Mr. and Mrs. Brannen
in the loss of their little one.
Raymond Johnson and Will
Lindsey came in about noon
Tuesday from a two weeks trip
over east Texas, on Raymond's
motorcycle, They report every-
thing looking good down there.
Crops and all kinds of fruits are
fine. The boys are looking
and show that the trip
with them. They were
and 20 minutes running
Aspermont to Denton, a
of 234 milee,
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McCarty, Richard H. The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 18, 1912, newspaper, July 18, 1912; Aspermont, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth126068/m1/1/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Stonewall County Library.