The Crockett Courier (Crockett, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 31, 1912 Page: 1 of 8
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MOTTO: "QUALITY, NOT QUANTITY."
CROCKETT, TEXAS, OCTOBER 31, 1912.
/ VOLUME xxni—NO. 40.
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We Chedlenge
to prove that we have ever slaughtered his pocketbook
to the center, or jubilated at any anniversary or pre-
pared flashy colors to catch the unsuspecting and in-
nocent public. On the other hand we have, and always
will, give value for every penny received.
Honest goods at honest prices, presented in an honest
manner, should convince the most skeptical. We can
and will meet any legitimate competition, for we have
the goods bought at the right prices.
If you really want to protect your savings and in-
crease the buying capacity of your dollar, give us a call
and we will show you as clean line of merchandise as
was ever shown in Crockett and at, prices that will in-
terest you. ' ,
Saturday, November 2, we will let go, one purchase to each person—
Twenty-three yards cotton checks for - - $1.00
Twenty yards yard-wide brown domestic - Sl.OO
Six pounds bulk starch for - - - - 25c
12-Gauge, single barrelled automatic ejector guns $4.00
Seventeen pounds standard granulated sugar for $1.00
An 18-inch sheet iron heater for - $1.35
MOORE & SHIVERS
A BUSINESS-LIKE GRAND JURY REPORT.
Whit This Grand Jury Did Told in Few
Words—Net, Indicted Violators
of Law and Adjourned.
To the Honorable B. H. Gardner,
Judge of the District Court:
We, the grand jury organized for
the district court of Houston county
at the October term, A. D. 1912, beg
to report:
We have been in session ten days
and have found 28 indictments—13
felonies and 15 misdemeanors.
Have examinefl about 300 witnes-
ses.
We have diligently inquired into
all violations of law reported to us
and have endeavored to indict only
such parties as, in our judgment,
were proven guilty.
We recommend that a finance
committee be appointed to audit the
books of the various officers of this
county.
Having concluded our work, we
now ask that we be adjourned final-
ly. (Signed)
H. J. Arledge, foreman; M. B.
Matchett, W. D. James, B. E. Hail,
Walter Friend, R. T. Muréhison, N.
C. Tims, J. A. Maxey, A. P. Balch,
C. Goodwin, J. D. Hill, H. Z. Callier.
Your visit to the Mighty Haag
shows Monday afternoon and eve-
ning, November 4, will not be com-
plete without a tour of the colossal
canvas equerry, even though you
are not a lover and admirer of
blooded stock, it is claimed you will
find an hour of genuine pleasure
and much to interest you inspecting
the droves of horses and ponies.
For the last year agents have been
in the different parts of the world
making purchases for this depart-
ment, with a result that today that
Mighty Haag shows possess one of
the largest, most varied and costly
collections of representative mem-
bers of the equine family which
wealth can, procure, and it is doubt-
ful if anywhere near the like has
ever been exhibited before. Cer-
tainly never by any traveling shows.
Ladies and children are particularly
invited to visit this horse fair, which
all may safely do without escort, as
uniformed and courteous attend-
ants .are always present to look
after the welfare of callers.—Adv.
Missionary Elected.
The executive board of the Neches
River Baptist association has elected
Rev. E. H. Garner as missionary for
the ensuing year. Bro. Garrier is
now on the field and ready for
work. We bespeak for him the co-
operation of all the churches. Any
church or community desiring him
to visit them or wishing to have a
few days meeting, write to the un-
dersigned for the present arad ar-
rangements can be made.
H. E. Harris,
' Lovelady, Texas.
REV. ELLIS SMITH MARRIED.
Both Bride and Groom Prominent in
Methodist Church Circles—Left
For New Mexico.
Rev. Ellis Smith and Mrs. Mae
Jamerson were married last night
at 8:30 o'clock at the residence of
Mrs. Dupree, mother of the bride,
the officiating clergymen being Dr.
W. F. Packard, Dr. Sam R. Hay and
Dr. jjffeorge Sexton. Immediately
following the ceremony Rev. and
Mrs. Smith departed for Artesia,
N. M., where he has recently been
stationed, moving from Palestine,
where he has been the pastor since
last November.
The bride was one of Houston's
ihost cultured and refined Christian
women. She was a teacher of the
primary class in the Taberrfacle
Sunday school, a member of the
woman's city mission board and
also president of the Shakespearean
club. She is also an author of no
mean talents, Jjaving written large-
ly for leading magafcines.
Dr. Ellis Smith was presiding el-
der of the Houston district two
years and has served some of the
most prominent pastorates in Tex-
as. Both the bride and groom have
many friends in Houston, who wish
them much happiness in their new
field of labor.—Houston Post.
DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Two Years in Penitentiary for Horse
Theft—Bigamy Case on Trial
Thursday Morning.
tent to murder: continued by con-
sent.
John Powell, assault with intent
to murder: continued by consent
PARADE A FEATURE ' ,
OF fABt ATWILUS.
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state vs. Alex Ray, burglary with
firearms; dismissed on motion of
district attorney.
Russ Moore, theft of hogs; contin-
ued by consent.
Firm Davis, theft of hogs; dis-
"ta" Larue, assault to murfer; « ***#& .
The Ideal Weather Bróught Out Crowds,
Nearly Fifteen Hundred Persons
Being Present
verdict of the jury not guilty.
Fred Crawley, selling intoxicating
liquors; continued by consent.
Lewis Davis, selling intoxicating
liquors; continued by consent
Jesse Lancaster, aiding in the es-
cape of prisoner; continued by con-
sent.
Jim Turner, assault to murder;
continued by consent.
J. S. Kelley, bigamy; set for Octo-
ber 31.
London Sears, murder; bail for-
feited.
J. C. Yarbrough, cutting and in-
juring fence of another; dismissed.
Jess Sheffield, burglary; verdict,
under direction of the court not
guilty.
Dave Hopkins, assault to murder;
guilty of an aggravated assault and
punishment assessed at $100.
Jess Sheffield, assault with intent
to rape; continued by consent for
the term and set for March 24,1913.
. Sidney Pennington, selling intoxi-
cating liquors; continued by conséüt.
jasper Simmons and Roscoe Sim-
mons, burglary; set for November 6.
Walter Majors, assault with in-
tent to murder; dismissed.
, John Young, selling intoxicating
liquors; continued by consent
Jake Lewis, murder; reset for No-
vember 1.
Dora Brown, selling intoxicating
liquors; continued by consent.
Oscar Whitmore, selling intoxicat-
ing liquors; continued by consent.
Sep McClain, selling intoxicating
liquors; continued by consent.
Crockett McClain, selling intoxi-
cating liquors; continued by consent.
Jim Duce, selling intoxicating
liquors; continued by consent.
Will Selkirk and WinfreeOliphint,
burglary; continued by consent.
Susie Hooey, felony theft; passed.
Monroe O'Neill, assault with in-
tent to murder; passed till Novem-
ber 6.
Ben Skidmore, assault with intent
to murder; set for November 1.
John Davis, disposing of mort-
gaged property; dismissed by the
state.
Zack Tolliver, perjury; reset for
November 11.
G. M. Britain, making false entry
as bank cashier (Weldon bank);
three casis and set for November
13.
Grover Pendleton, rape; contin-
ued by consent.
Dick Johnson, murder; bail for-
feited.
Robert Masters, murder; set for
November 6.
W. J. Lee, bigamy; on trial
Thursday morning.
Frank Sheffield, incest; set for
November 11.
Jim Taylor, theft of horse; verdict
of the jury guilty as charged and
punishment assessed at two years
in the penitentiary. Time waived
and defendant sentenced.
Gent Riley, burglary; continued by
consent.
Ben Overstreet, assault with in-
dry county fair was about ÍS00.
The weather proved ideaL Many
visitors are taking this opportunity
of visiting in Willis. The parade
this morning was even better than
was anticipated. Hie floats of A.
M. Carson, R. A. Randall, Minn &.
Co., and the W. O. W. float deserv-
ed special mention.
Following the parade an address
was delivered in the grand stand by-
County Judge S. A. McCalL The
racing in the afternoon was good.
First race, half mile trot and pace,
$200 purse:
First heat—Edgemont Ideal, first;
Dr. Al, second; Judge Hurt, third.
Time 1:20.
Second heat—Edgemont Ideal,
first; Dr. Al, second; Judge Hurt,
third. Time 1:15. ^
Third heat—Dr. Al, first; Edge-
mont Ideal, second; Judge Hurt
third. Time 1:13.
Fourth heat—-Edgemont
Texas, October 23—The
Ideal,
first; Dr. Al, second; Judge Hurt,
An Epoch in Showdom.
When Mr. Haag decided to inaug-
urate his 15th year as a successful
purveyor of first class amusements,
to the public; he mapped out his
route from coast to coast, opening
his season in early March at
Shreveport. Since then the show
has traversed the states of Texas,
California, Arkansas, ¿Cansas, Okla-
homa, Illinois, Indiana, West Virgin-
ia, Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee,
Ohio, North Carolina, South Caroli-
na and part of Georgia; and before
closing will make Florida, Alabama.
Mississippi and Louisiana, establish-
ing a transcontinental record never
attempted by any show in any one
season. The show has used 56
railroads so far this season, exhibit-
ing twice daily with the exception of
Sunday.
Nature has been very good to the
mighty Haag shows this season,
having been exceptionally so in the
wild animal department. The baby
camel, Lula, is easily the favorite
baby, with the baby elephat close
behind. Daily you can witness the
children of the different cities pick-
ing their favorite baby ¿a the big
menagerie, Which is most, always
the baby camel.
The mighty Haag shows will ex-
hibit at Crockett, Monday, Nov. 4,
Advertisement.
Plowing at Night
The plague of flies and gnats that
have infested this section of the
country has been exceptionally bad.
The farmers in many communities
have been doing their plowing in
the night time in order to avoid the
flies which swarm upon their horses
and mules during the day. Around
old straw stacks the flies and gnats
seem to breed at their best and for
days the fields have been full of
them. Their number seems to be
decreasing at present, however, and
they will probably disappear as
mysteriously as they came.—Bon-
ham News.
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Aiken, W. W. The Crockett Courier (Crockett, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 31, 1912, newspaper, October 31, 1912; Crockett, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth177682/m1/1/: accessed April 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.