The Knox County News (Knox City, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, October 23, 1908 Page: 1 of 10
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THE KNOX COUNTY NEWS
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Vol. 4.
KNOX CITY, KNOX COUNTY, TKXAS, F PI DAY, OCTOBER r., 1M8. l\\\\\\
NO. 40
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FORSAFETY AND ACCOMMODATIONS
When it comes to the ques-
tion of a bank connection,
every one who has given the
subject serious thought is
aware of the advantages
derived.
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Our banking business is
conducted conservatively,
yet liberally, so that we can
assure you safety of fnnds
Economical and systematic
management places us in a
position to render favorable
terms to patrons. Are you
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Our experience in banking
er.ables us to to meet your
needs and render prompt
and efficient service.
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Call at our bank when in
town. We welcome person-
al calls and assure you that
any assistance we are able
to render will gladly be giv-
en you.
E. C. COUCH, CASHIER.
]. U. G. Club.
Mrs. Adams entertained the J.
U. G. girls in honor of Miss Ha-
zel Foote on last Tuesday after-
noon.
The game was "42."
Mis? Francis Goree won the
high score, the prize being a
beautiful collar of lavender and
whit?. Miss Pearl Reeder won
the consolation prize.
Checolate and cake were
served to M'sses Pearl Reeder,
Grace AncfárSon, ft en r y Etta Mc-
Lain, Lena Enlow, Francis Go-
ree, Laura Thomasson, Edna
Fox, Arte and Kate Pringle, Ha-
atel Foote and Mrs Adams. The
Club will nrcet with the Misses
Morris next Tuesday afternoon.
C. L. Ezell left Sunday
Dallas, where he will spend
week.
for
the
J. T. Autrey an^ family have
left for Newcastle.
CoT"**rcial Qub S.-Ycr.
House called to order by Pres-
ident Gibner, who stated the ob-
ject of the meeting.
Messrs Key, V/vrren, Hender-
son, Sandifer, Adams, Jamison,
and others addressed the club,
giving the many advantages the
arm ndment offers, and the ad-
vantages of education. Each
and every speaker was highly in
favor of the amendment and
urged those present to go to the
poles on Nov. 3rd with a deter-
mination to votd for the amend-
ment.
By motion Messi s Gilley, At-
terbury and Potts were appoint-
ed draw up resolutions and res-
pectfully submitted the follow-
ing which was unanimously act
cepted:
Whereas, the common school
districts are hampered by Art. 3,
Section 1, of the constitution, of
this state which prohibits unin-
corporated towns from levying a
tax of over 20c on the $100 valu-
ation for educational purposes,
therefore be it resolved
First, that it is the desire of
every one interested in education
to have our constitution amended
so as to permit districts or unin-
corporated towns to place upon
themselves a tax equal to that
now enjoyed hy the incorporated
cities and as tfiere is an amend-
ment to be vjted fon Nov. 3rd,
which will gn£ the opportunity
of issuing bonflo Lo thereby bet-
ter equip themselves for the ad
MEN WHO CANNOT BE HIRED!
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To dispense with the influence and help their
banking connections afford, are the progres-
sive fanners, business and professional men
of a community. Did it ever occur to you
that no man ever won great riches without
making use of a bank? A Savings Account
with a good bank is the key to all opportun-
ities, which unlocks and opens the gateway
to Success. We give careful attentention to
the business of the farmers, advancing them
money at any time to promote their work and
handle their crops. If you have money to
deposit or it you want to borrow money, call
on us.
THE
FARMERS' STATE BANK
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vancement of education, there-
fore, be it resolved that it is the
desire of this citizenship assem-
bled to have this amendment on
the statute books and bo it fur-
ther resolved that each voter of
Knox City delegate himself as a
committee of one to do all he can
to make the vote of this box
unanimous for the amendment.
We further request tnat these
resolutions be published in News.
J. írank Potts
C. A. Gilley
E. B. Atterbury.
This was the largest meeting
in the history of the club, there
deing probably 200 of our citi-
zens present, and all were great-
ly in favor of school law amend-
ment which oñers greater oppor-
tunities to towns and villages.
J. E. Clarke left Sunday for
Brandon where he will spend
several days looking after busi-
ness interests. He wiH also vis-
it the fair.
The Fall Seasan Is Here!
And those who wish to get early selections should
come át once. We have just received a new
shipment of cloaks, furs, skirts and silk suits, also
a pretty line of new Trimmed Hats. Rich Milli-
nary, finest display Dashing style, Moderate styles,
Quiet styles, Choicest Paris Frances and their
American adaptations. All tastes have been con-
sidered. Come at once. We are meeting the
low pricey on cotton. If you dont believe it come
and see. We are here to shew you. If you want
to make your fall bill we will take special pains to
show you and make prices that will be attractive
to the most economical buyer. We ask you to
come no matter whether you wish to buy or not
and you will receive the same treatment.
We want your business and if you will give
us half a chance we will get it.
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Knox City Mercantile Co.
The fastest growing store in West Texas.
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Atterbury, E. B. The Knox County News (Knox City, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, October 23, 1908, newspaper, October 23, 1908; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth178960/m1/1/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.