The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 28, Ed. 1 Friday, February 3, 1911 Page: 1 of 8
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The Aspermont S
Richard H. McCarty,, Editor and Publisher
Aspermont, Stonewall County, Texas, Friday, Feb. 3,1911.
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Encourage the Young Men's Booster Oub—Be a Booster ai
Golden Wedding.
On Friday, January 27th. fell
the golden anniversary of the
marriage of Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
V. Bullock, and the event was
not allowed to pass without the
celebration which is will nigh
universally accorded the very
few who are spared to reach the
fiftieth mile-post on life's road of
wedloch. The jubilee was cele-
brated at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. S. W. Thomas on Franklin
avenue, * where from 8 to 11
o'clock in the evening greetings
and felicitations were most boun-
tifully extended bv a very large
gathering of their friends.
The guests were received in a
most gracious manner by Miss
Thomas and her suaye sister,
Miss Alta, granddaughters of the
honorees. ¡
Once the friends had arrived
the program began by an instru-
mental solo with variations,
"Sweet Hour of Prayer." This
^vas rendered by Miss Alta with
a sacred touch and was soon
followed by "Silver Threads
Among the Gold," Miss Thomas
singing the soprano and her sister
the alto. This sweet old song,
which was so appropriate for the
occasion, was sung with such
tender effect that tears from
many eyes were quite fisible.
Then, as if to relieve the situa-
tion, little Misses Marene John-
son arid Ruth Tnomas sang most
artistically "Put on Your Old
Gray Bonnet."
The musical part of the pro-
gram being ended the large as-
sembly were led by companies
(respect being shown to age) into
the spacious dining room where
for more than one hour tempting
sandwiches, cake, coffee and
chocolate were served.
Then came the most impressive
ceremonies of the evening. The
groomsman and his cherished
bride of the long fifty years ago
were asked to take their seats in
the very middle of one of the
large reception rooms and where
they could be surrounded by so
large a number of their loyal,
true and good friends in a "love.'s
unbroken circle" and where
their friends could in some meas-
ure give expression to the pent
up feelings which deep down in
their hearts they cherished for
the good man and good woman.
Bro. Johnson, by common con-
sent, was selected as chief spokes-
man, and following him were D.
M. Oldham, W. T. Daniel and
E. B. Featherston, all of whom
paid tribute to the man and wo-
man seated before them. Then
it was that the husband was re-
quested to stand up and give a
brief account of this prolonged
voyage on the tempestuous sea of
conjugality. This he did in his
own humble, unique and inimita-
ble manner. He said that he had
been "rocked in the cradle of the
deep," experienced storms at
sea, experienced most all of the
"ups and downs" of a checkered
life; he had drank from the cup
of adversity, yet had he often
tasted the drink of prosperity,
and putting all the good on one
side and all the bad on the other,
he supposed there would be a
balanced equation. However, he
was convinced of one fact that he
must have long since been swal-
lowed up in the sea of forgetful-
ness, but that there was ever at
the helm of his connubial ship
the loyal woman now by his side
who had all along life's pathway
steered and guided in safety his
otherwise erring vessel. These
words being spoken a round of
applause followed, after which a
general hand-shaking took place
and the hope was expressed by
all that he and his life companion
might be spared and continue for
many days to enjoy the choicest
blessings of life.
Before concluding this attempt
at a "write up" of this golden
wedding, fc. brief narrative seems
imperative.
John Martin VanBuren Bulloch
was born August 1st, 1838, in
Holmes county, Tenn., and in
early life moved to San Augustine
county, Texas, where, on Jan.
27th, 1861, he was married to
Mary Elizabeth Joiner, who was
born in Clark county, Ala., Aug.
27th 1845. To this marriage
there was born ten children,
seven sons and three daughters.
Onlv one son, J. W. Bulloch of
Aspermont, and three daughters,
Mrs. S. W. Thomas of Asper-
mont, Mrs. J. B. Walker of
Tahoka, and Miss Joe Bulloch are
now living. There are twenty-
two living grandchildren and
four great grandchildren.
J." M. V. Bulloch and his noble
wife are known and revered not
only -by nearly every man and
woman in Aspermont and Stone-
wall county, but they have many
friends scattered all over Texas,
and it is not saying a single word
amiss that there is no man nor
woman in all our acquaintance
who enjoys a higher regard in
all that pertains to an honorable
and upright citizen, a neighbor
and friend, nor is there a man or
woman within the acquaintance
of this writer who has more of
the love and esteem of all whose
pleasure it is to know them.
It has been truly said that an
honest man is God's noblest work,
and as truly the saying finds ex-
pression in Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
V. Bulloch.
More than a hundred invita-
tions were sent out to this noble
event. Among those in attend-
ance were:
Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Couch, Mr.
and Mrs. S. B. Pierson, Mr. and
Mrs. J. S. Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs.
T. W. K. Head, Mr. and Mrs.
S. R. Dickey, Mr. and Mrs. F. J.
Dalby, Mr. and Mrs. Frank H.
Selden, Mr. and Mrs. A. W.
Springer, Mr. and Mrs. E. B.
Featherston, Judge and Mrs. W.
J. Arrington, Mesdames C. C.
Riddel, G. H. Payne, W. L.
Johnson, M. M. Osborn, J. C.
Haskew, R. D. Senter, R. H. Mc-
Carty, A. P. Baugh; Messrs. G.
H. Porter, Rev. Silas Johnson,
D. M. Oldham, R. S. Tillotson,
T. T. Ginn, J. W. Bullock, W. T.
Daniel.
Those not present but con-
tributing presents were:
Mr. and Mrs. Will Marr, Mr.
and Mrs. W. P. Guest, Mrs. J. K.
Anderson, Miss Lou Anderson,
Mr. and ^Mrs. John Guest, Dr.
Wm. Jordan.
On the carpeted floor there
were displayed the many and
beautiful presents which had
been sent or brought by friends.
To enumerate them all would be
an utter impossibility, but to
mention a few, there was a salad
bowl, cake plate, linen handker-
chiefs, a bible, a handsome rock-
ing chair, a nice rug, large silver
berry spoon, gold berry spoon,
silver butter knife with gold
blade, two Sterling silver sugar
shells with gold bands, a large
French briar pipe gold tipped, a
silver gold lined lemonade spoon,
a silver gold lined olive spoon,
gold collar buttons and pins, gold
shirt-waist pin, gold stick pin,
gold cuff buttons, gold broaches,
a silver gold lined meat fork, a
wool shawl, a fine Stetson hat, a
rich Roman gold fancy mantel
clock, etc. •
There were great piles of
snow white linens, such as table
cloths, napkins, towels, but we
forbear further mention.
The event was the first of its
kind ever celebrated in Asper-
mont and was of such an emo-
tional nature that long indeed
will sweet memories dwell with
those in attendance.
A Friend and Looker On.
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. McCarty
were at Moran last week attend-
ing the bedside of Mr. McCarty's
mother, who passed away on the
30th ult.
Poll Tax Receipts.
Following is the number of
poll tax receipts issued up to the
night of Jan. 31st, by precincts:
Aspermont, precinct 1 216
Brandenburg, " 2 81
South Side, " 3 10
Salt Creek, " 4 „. 44
Peacock, " 5 83
Victoria, " 6 47
Shinerv Lake, " 7 45
Mattie, " 8 52
New Hope, - " 9 62
Salt Flat, " 10 . 21
Oriana, " 11 47
Wright, " 12 28
Swenson, " 13. .. 52
Brazos Valley, " 14 38
Total, - - - • 826
There were 1,075 polls assessed
for the year 1910, thus leaving
149 persons who will be disquali-
fied from voting in any election
during 1911.
Texas offers rare opportunities
to the truck and fruit grower.
There is more land in the state
that is suitable for orchards .tad
gardens than there is in either
Michigan, Wisconsin or Georgia.
The mild cli,mate of the southern
part of thé state makes it possible
to raise all kinds of winter vege-
tables and Texas is fast taking
ranlj as one of the banner fruit
groiving states of the American
Union.
Death of Mrs.
Mrs. N. E. McCai
mother of A. V. McCai
permont, died at the
daughter, Mrs. T. T.
in Moran, on January
her remains were laid to
Moran cemetery on. the i
ing day.
Mrs. McCarty was one
the first residents of f
county,"having come
her husband from
county in 1887, and was
and ten month of age at
of her death. Her hi
in this county in 1892. St
two children, A. V. Mc<
this place and Mrs.T.T.
of Moran, both of
present when the end cam<
to whom the Star tendei _
dolence in their sad
ment.
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The law makers at Ai
getting ready to take up
propriation bill and
rdd. Finances are alw
¿ssitááng the Legislature
and the appropriation
become associated with
ment so long that its m
hallowed. The legisla
journs by constitutional
March 10 and we havi
ernor who will let them
way in pe&ce.
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While 1911 is yet young get the right kind of
a start. Let us save you a little on this- year's
purchases. Have a little more money to put in
the Bank next year than this. Figure on making
some money on your supplies'for the year as
well as from your cotton crop.
Our inventory shows we are now carrying a
larger stock than at any other, time in the history
of the business. This means that we are now
thoroughly equipped to supply your every want ,
Our stock is new, our prices are right, and we
assure you it is a pleasure to serve you. High
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McCarty, Richard H. The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 28, Ed. 1 Friday, February 3, 1911, newspaper, February 3, 1911; Aspermont, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth168463/m1/1/: accessed April 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Stonewall County Library.