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BELTON. TEXAS, FRIDAY, JULY io, iqo8
Number 59
BELL COUNTY NEWS NOTES.
Prairie Valley.
Dear Editor: We hardly know-
how to start our news this week,
since that great correspondents'
picnic. That was something
grand to be sure. We certainly
did enjoy ourselves that great
dav.
Bob Jackson visited Sam Wil-
son amd family Sunday. .
Dave Harris and family were
the guests of J. T. Huey and fam-
ily Sunday:
Hurrah for T. and N. from
this part of the country. Come
again, T. and N., we would be
giad you would write every week.
Blake Barton passed through
our community Sunday after-
noon.
Walter Smith and family from
near lien Arnold have been visit-
ing relatives in our community
for the past week.
I wonder if Mrs. Lorena Moore
has found that turkey yet. She
said she was going to have a feast
when she found her turkey. I
don't guess she has ever over-
taken him though. She hasn't
sent me any card yet.
Mr. Ed Griggery of our neigh-
borhood left for his home in
North Alabama Wednesday.
Mrs. Mollie Moore was an
afternoon caller at Mrs. J. T,
Huey's Wednesdsy
Mrs. John Huey and cousin,
Miss Carrie Lou Smith was at J.
T. Huey's late Wednesday eve.
There was quite a crowd at
Mr. J M. Huey's Webnesday
night. They were served with
delicious cream. The guest all
report a good time.
Mr. J. W. Huey and wife and
little son, Major, went to the pic-
nic at Midway Saturday.
I wonder where the prttty.-ftirl
was, Tuesday, I did not st^ her
at the picnic, but I saw the' Bash-
ful Beau and Timid V;aid and
Prodigal Son without a doubt.
They were all smiles.
Mrs. A. J. Moo/e ,and wife
speut the day Sunday at the
home of Mr. Ed Sinclair.
Mr. Gallman Pulton left for
Coleman County Friday. Girls
we have lost two of our most
enterprising young men this
week. They kept waiting for a
proposal but all in vain. We
think tjse girls would do well to
come/ over and get acquainted
with our boys and maybe no
moz'e would leave.
Mr. S. M. Markham and Mr. A.
.1. Moore went to Belton Wednes-
day and Thursday as delegates to
the County Union.
Prairie Valley Union met Sat-
urday night July 4th. A good
crowd was present. Mr. A. .1.
Moore was elected president for
the ensuing year. Come out
boys and help keep the ball roll-
ing. The Union meets Tuesday,
July 14th at 2.30p. m. All mem-
bers of Prairie Valley are cordi-
ally invited to attend.
Mr. Walter Smith and wife and
little son, Joe, leave for their
home Monday.
Mr. J. M. Huey and wife and
sons, Joe and Mitchell went to
the picnic Tuesday and all report
a good time and plenty to eat.
Hurrah for the Bell County
Democrat Editor, Mr. Woodall.
Well as we can't think of any
more at present will bring our
few remarks to a close. Here is
hoping we will have another pic-
nic and get to go to it in an air-
ship. Farmer and His Wife
Prairie Valley.
Well being as it has not rained
and we have not got anything to
do we will tell you part of what
we know.
Mrs. Nora Moore's brother
from Sparta visited her Saturday
night and Sunday.
Mr. Gus Moore and brother,
Jack, visited their uncle at Chalk
Ridge, Saturday night and Sun-
day.
They were to have had a ball
game at Mr. Haney's Saturday,
but for some reason they were all
disappointed.
Mr. Gus Moore and wife are
taking quite a visit again this
week. They will return home
Monday.
The health of the community
is good at present.
Mr. A, J. Moore went to Hol-
land, Saturday evening. He said
he heard preaching while there.
Mrs. Nora Moore put in the
week ironing. She says she
don't expect to iron any more
this summer.
Mr. Tom Moore says he can't
play on an organ but he is per-
fect on the phonograph.
Mrs. Mollie Moore was the
guest of Mrs. J. M. Huey one
evening last week, On the way
back home she ran up on a snake
and succeeded in killing it.
Mrs. Mincie Allmen has a new
girl.
Mrs. Lorena Moore was the
guest of Mrs. Minnie Allmen one
evening last week
Mr. A. J. Moore will soon have
ripe mushmelons. Mr. Editor
come out and get some melons.
Mrs. Lorena Moore was the
guest of Nora Moore Sunday.
Mr. Bob Jackson and family
was the guest of Mr. Sam Wilson
and family Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Harris
were the guests of Mrs. Mollie
Huey, Sunday.
Mr. A. J. Moore was a dinner
guest of Mr. Ed Sinclair, Sunday.
We will close with best wishes
to the Democrat and its many
readers. L. and N.
From Phoenix.
Again we have made way to-
ward the Democrat.
What was the matter with the
Jolly Partners, that they wasn't
at the picnic. They sure don't
know what they missed—but
don't quit for that, come again.
Health is very good in this
community at present.
Eating watermelons seems to
be the order of the day.
There was a party at Mr. J. P.
Jeffrey's Thursday night but was
unable to learn what kind of time
they had.
Mr. J. F. Cooksey spent the
night Thursday with his father-
in-law, Mr. J. W. Lockaby.
Miss Lula Morris visited her
sister, Mrs. Russ at Temple a
few days last week.
Miss Dink Huffman also visited
relatives in Temple, Saturday
until Monday.
Mrs. T. B. Roberts was a
Sparta visitor Friday.
Mr. Dening Boyd went to Bel-
ton Thursday and carried a load
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of grain.
Jolly Partners, I sure would
like to know who you are anyway.
Again this is the limit of our
supply. We will have to discon-
tinue for this time but will come
sooner next time with best
wishes to the Democrat and its
kind editor and host of readers, I
am A Jealous Girl
Three Forks.
As I haven.t seen any thing
from Three Folks in some time
thought I would step in and give
the news.
Mr. Webb Boy Is went to Tem-
ple Wednesday and was out in
a big rain.
Since the recent rain wecreat-
ly needed, the farmers are hav-
ing to plow their cotton over
again.
R. A. Maples spent the day
with her daughter Wednesday.
Aunt Mary Wilson has return-
ed to Georgetown where her
daughter, Mrs. Mollie Smith, lives
Sam Maples went to George-
town Sunday.
"Hurrah" Mr. Will Maples I
sell your melons before the
crows carries them off.
Sam Maples carried a load of
melons to Temple the other day,
and saw the Democrat Picnic
car coming, and he got scared
and dumped his water melons all
off at one place.
Wo extend many thanks to
the Democrat office and its stock
holders.
We enjoyed the trip over to
Temple very much, but enjoyed
the dinner and cold drinks
much better: it was certainly
nice.
We want to thank the one that
gave us fans to keep cool with.
There will be preaching at
Three Forks Sunday at 8:30, by
brother Allick; every body cor-
dally invited.
Health of this community is
good at present.
The picnic at Little River was
nice and enjoyed by a 1.
Miss Georgie Weatherford is
visitinng friends at Little River.
Webb Boyls and Miss Georgie
Weatherford were pleasant call-
ers at Will Garrison's Monday.
Claud Jones and sister Miss
Maud Jones went to Belton Tues-
day night and went to church.
Bright Eyes, come on, I met
you at the picnic.
Well as this is my first attenpt
guess I had better ring off may-
be so I'll come again.
Success to the Democrat and
its many readers.
Perry Winkle.
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BELL COUNTY GIRLS
The Bell County Democrat is a public institution and has a
real and direct interest in the welfare of the people, and particu-
larly in those of Bell County. It is a paper well worth the price
of subscription, and it is the desire of the management that the
paper visit every home in the coqnty. A very large per cent of
the people are already receiving it but we want them all to read
the Democrat. In order to accomplish this end we make a most
liberal offer-to the girls and matrons of the county to help us. In-
stead of paying agents to travel ovfer the county to solicit subscrip-
tions we are going to give tbe amount of this expense to the girls
of the county, so we have arrangedlthe following prizes:
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1st PRIZE
2nd PRIZE
3rd PRIZE
CLASS A
Free Tuition, board, light, fuel laundry, books, and all incidental expenses to
Baylor College, Belton, Texas, taring the coining term, value $300*00
A Scholarship in Toby's Business College, Waco, in Bookkeeping or Sten-
ography, with three months' board paid, value $100.00
Scholarship in Hill's Business College, Waco, course of Bookkeeping
or Stenography, value $ $50-00
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CLASS B
This Class is For The Married Ladies Only Jkfl Contains Two Very Interesting Prizes.
One of the Finest Buck's Ranges which are so popular in flits county, and
sold by the Smith & Peyton Hardware Company for $65.00
3 2nd PRIZE A 100 Piece Binner Set of Haviland China, valued at $25*00
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RULES
This contest is open to all young landies and married ladies of Bell County (ex-
cept those residing in Belton or Temple) in the respective classes, A. and B.
1—Every twelve months subscription to the Democrat counts 100 votes in both classes
In other words each subscriber can vote 100 votes in class A and C.
2.—No extra votes will be given in combination subscriptions with the Dallas News
and other papers.
3.—Subsbription receipt books will be furnished to all the contestants and they are
hereby authorized to issue receipts.
4.—Nominations may be made by anyone in either or both classes. It costs nothing
to nominate. All you have to do is to write a letter to the Democrat and ask us to
enter any young lady or matron, and th^y will be published as contestants.
5.—All votes in the contest must tie recorded at the time subscriptions are given as
we cannot allow back subscriptions the privilege of voting. This would be very
confusing.
6.—All renewals will be allowed votes the same as new subscribers.
General Regulations
In no event will anyone connected with the Democrat be permitted to vote for
any nominee, nor will any lady related to anyone having proprietary interest in the
Democrat be eligible as a candidate.
The Democrat stands pledged to see that the contest is conducted, from begin-
ning to end in all respects, fairly intelligently and in accordance with the above rules
ond regulations. All candidates and voters may rest assured of this. Here at the
home of the Democrat the people know the standing and reputation of the paper.
Parties who reside elsewhere are invited to confer with any bank or mei-cantile firm
in Belton.
How to Nominate Candidates
Send to the Democrat the full name and postoffiee address of the young lady or
girl, accompanied by the name of the party nominating her. The latter is not publish-
ed, but as a matter of good faith.
The list of nominees will be printed in each issue of the Democrat and from time
to time the vote for each one will be given.
Agents of the paper will be supplied with coupons, so any one can vote at the time
of subscribing, and the agent will forward to us. Votes can also be deposited when
anyone calls at the Democrat office to pay subscriptions. But those at a distance,
who can not see an agent or call at the Democrat office may vote by mail.
Any other information will be given by addressing or calling on the
BELL COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Belton, Texas.
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Bookhaven.
Crops are needing rain around
here.
Mrs J. O. Currv and little
folks were in Killeen shopping
Wednesday.
Mrs. Verdell died at her home
near Brookhaven Monday and
was buried the following day at
Killeen.
I. J. Spurlin, wife and children
went to Seattle Monday to see
his brother, returning Tuesday.
Spears Spruell and wife have
moved to their new home.
Miss Alice Bigham returned
home from Killeen Thursday.
Mr. Parks and wife visited
at Hay Branch one day this week.
Mrs. Sallie Willess was to see
her mother, Mrs. Garner Satur-
day.
Miss Clara Gleen called on
Miss Jettie Oswalt Saturday.
Teddy of Cedar Creek has been
playing on Johnny and Sonny's
playground this week.
If you don't want your neck
broke you had better let a cer-
tain girl's sweetheart alone.
Edgar Curry returned to Waco
Sunday.
The Misses Bradfords of Kil-
leen are visiting Miss Irene Os-
walt.
Mrs. W. E' Owalt and children
returned Friday from a visit in
Caldwell.^
Ed Oswalt went to Killeen Sat-
urday to meet his mother who
has been visiting in Ft. Worth.
Mrs. Annie Tipton and chil-
dren from Bartlett and Miss
Lucy Collier from Killeen visited
at the home of G. V. Forbis last
week.
A. W. Jordan says he has been
at home for 40 days.
Mr. Virdell's son ana family
are here from Kempner.
Mrs. A. W. Jordan visitfed her
mother Saturday.
Mrs. Salters and daughter
have returned from .a visit to
Durant, Okla.
Several from Sugar Loaf are
attending the protracted meeting
here.
her son
Cream was served at J. P. Big-
ham's Saturday night.
Messrs. Nathan Willess, Roy
Oswalt, Hessie Forbis, Ben Os-
walt went to Midway the 4th.
Fred Oswalt and Lon Elms
went to Killeen Saturday.
Mrs. McBride of Tama is visit-
ing Mrs. J. O. Curry.
Miss Alia Dykes was up from
Cedar Grove to church Sunday.
Arthur Parks of Dublin is here
to see his parents.
Emory Hall is up from Granger
visiting home folks.
Coleman Curry and Dumas
Carter went to Leon Junction
Sunday.
Lester Curry \v,ent to Killeen
Wednesday to have his plow
straightened so he could turn
the soil.
Miss Beulah Forbis was the
guest of the Misses Elms Sunday
Misses Macie Carter and Ollie
Hawkins spent Sunday afternoon
with Miss Mamie Robinson.
Miss Beulah Forbis was the
guest of Mrs. Nannie Carter.
Charley Robinson was dinner
guest of Hessie Forbes Sunday.
Sonny came near having a run-
away Sunday.
Sunny and Johnny.
Dog Ridge.
Here I come with my little
bugget of news.
Mrs. M. A. Whitley has re-
turned home affter a few weeks
visit with her sister near Salado.
Mr. John Tulloch and wife were
out on the Ridge Sunday night.
Minnie Halbert went to Belton
Saturday shopping.
Mr. George Halbert of Holland
was out to see his father Mr. A.
J. Halbert Saturday.
There were quite a number of
this place attended the picnic at
Midway Saturday.
Mr. Spivey went to Belton
Monday; wonder what's attract-
ion down there.
Mrs. Spivey called on the
Misses Halbert Saturday after-
noon.
Mr. Hilbert Moss of Prairie
Dell was on the Ridge Saturday;
wonder what's his attraction
over here.
Mr. Jim Patterson looked very
sad Sunday night. Wonder why.
The rain we had Monday was
certainly needed.
Miss Effle Halbert has re-
turned home after a weeks visit
with her sister in Keys Valley.
A. J. Halbert and family and
Hall Ray and family and Miss
Katie Dam ron spent the day,
Sunday at the Slado spring; they
reported a nice time on their re-
turn.
Mrs. Hallwell went to Belton
Monday.
Mrs. M. A Whitley will take
the train tomorrow for Killeen
where she will remain for a few
days.
Health of the community is
good at present.
Jackson Halbert attended
meeting a^ Dog Ridge Sunday.
For fear of the waste basket I
will ring off with best wishes
to all. Bright Eyes.
Nolan Valley.
Health in this community is
good at present.
Miss Elva Backstrom is visit-
ing in the valley.
Mrs. T. L. Estes has had a
well drilled.
The singing at the church
Sunday evening was enjoyed by
all who attended.
Come1 again Chonita you let-
ter was fine.
Clyva Vandyke and little sister
Cora were at Sunday school Sun-
day.
Hazel and Ruth Rather and
Bessie Carpenter spent Sunday
with little Belle Pittman.
Alma Estes went to see W illie
Hamilton Sunday.
Edward Carpenter spent Sun-
day with his uncle and aunt,. Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Bowles-
Mrs. J. H. Bowles spent Satur-
day with his sister, Mrs. Addie
Carpenter.
Winnie and Ella Smith spent
Saturday and Sunday with Cleo
Whitmire.
Miss Ernie Estes spent Sun-
day evening with Mrs. Annie
Hunt. . p
From the way eiiery -Thing
looks we're going to have a rain.
Crops are looking nicely.
There were a few people here
attended the picnic at Midway
Saturday and reported a fine
tim<5
scarce,
Belle Plains.
W. A. Poteet visited E. Shannon
of Mooreville Sunday evening.
N. D. Liles and family visited
Mr. Mrs. Henry Thompson Sun-
day.
Miss olyrtle Griffin was the
guest of Miss Bessie Shaman at
Moorevill Sunday evening.
Mr. Wardlaw Thompson took
dinner with Harry Liles Sunday.
Earnest Goodnight was seen
going up the road Sunda/ even-
ing, wonder where he faas going.
Mr. Claud Liles and Mr. Alvin
Griffin visited friends near Littie
River Switch Saturday night
and Sunday
M. D. Liles and son Harry
went to Vilas Friday; say Harry
is there any thing doing down
there, or is it all doing at the
Plains.
Say Clarence djd that girl take
the advantage of leap year in
that new buggy Sunday.
Miss Ruth and Eunice Poteet
visitedjtheir grandmother Sunday
Frank Griffin was at the
preaching Sunday.
Miss Bessie Curry of Salado*
visited friends Saturday and
Sunday.
Dun Thompson visited Mr,...
Harry Liles Sunday evening.
H. S. Thompson and L. J.
Rector was a Belton visitor Fri-
day and Saturday.
What was the matter with
Myrtle Griffin Sunday?.
The Old Sand Pipek
Other correspondents on page 4,
A Busy First Monday.
Last Monday being the first
Monday it was quiteabusy scene
on the public square in Belton.
In fact there were more people
in town than there has been for
several months and quite a good
deal of trading was done
with the merchants. The horse
traders were very much in
evidence, but the rain in the af-
fternoon interfered verv much
with this class of traffic. Not-
withstanding the large crowd it
was the general remark that it
was one of the most orderly ever
seen here, there being very lit-
tle drunkenness andnorowdyism
The good judgment of our ef-
ficient city marshall had some-
thing to do with this condition;
he was continuously among the
crowd cautioning those who were
inclined to be a little boisterous.
Not a single arrest was made
during the day, which is a good
record for the marshal.
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Bell County Democrat (Belton, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 59, Ed. 1 Friday, July 10, 1908, newspaper, July 10, 1908; Belton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth232331/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.