The Bell County Democrat (Belton, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 23, 1908 Page: 4 of 8
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Miss Hattle Harvey has re
turned from Honey Grove where
'he has been teaching in the
public schools.
Miss Elizabeth Ghent has re
turned home from San Antonio
where she has been devoting
several months to the study oi'
vocal music.
Miss Grace Harling has re
turned to her home here, her
Kchool at Sulphur Springs hav
ing closed last week.
Miss Brown, a teacher in the
public schools of Taylor was the
guest of Miss Grace Harling this
week and on Monday she availed
herself of the opportunity of
visiting the public schools here,
Mrs. J. Gunari of Shawnee
Oklahoma, is here visiting her
mother. Mrs. L. V. Burford.
Miss Maud Payne, who has
been the guest of Mrs. Ernest
Wedemeyer has returned to her
home in Dallas.
Miss Belle Tyler
relatives in Waco.
is visiting
Miss Edith Sparra was here
from Cameron to spend Satur-
day and Sunday with her parents.
Mr. D. E. Patterson and daugh-
ter, Miss Barbara left last week
to visit relatives in Georgia.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson K. Smith
were visitors to Waco last week.
SOCIAL AND LITERARY EVENTS
(By Miss Junia Osterhout.)
All items intended for this column should be telephoned or mailed
to Miss Osterhout.
Mrs. William Ray Miller en-
tertained with an Easter egg
hunt on Saturday afternoon to
celebrate the fourth birthday of
her son, William. The pretty
lawn was gay with the fairy fig
ures in dainty costumes and
bright ribbons. A grab-bag
first furnished keenest delight,
and this was followed by a pea-
nut contest in which Helen Ham
mersmith was most successful
among the girl in finding the
greatest number and received
the prize, a fan. The boy's prize
a belt and a toy pistol, went to
Henry Charles Denny. Then
came the feature of the afternoon
the exciting hunt for the Easter
eggs, so beautiful in their many
colors. Refreshments werethen
served in the dininng room.
Here a garden cluster made up
of many roses served as a center-
piece for the long table, where
Easter baskets, filled with candy
and showing the tiny chick and
rabbfo were the favors that
marked places for the following
tiny tots: William Miller, Anna
Milled, Elizabeth Potts, Sybelle
Miller', Banks Messer, . Edwin
Blair, Albert Prater, Carolyn
Embree, Martha Miller, Henry
Charles Denny, George Marion
Smith, Robert Miller, Adelaide
Denny, Andrew Tyler Embree,
Hellen Hammersmith, Francis
Denny, Charis Miller. The
guests enjoyed strawberry cream
individual cakes iced in pink.
With these dimpled faces lighted
with cherubic smiles above the
festal board one thought with
the children's poet
"What would the world be to us,
If the children were no more.
We would dread the desert behind
us,
Worse than the desert before."
In entertaining Master Wil-
liam's friends, Mrs. Miller was
assisted by Miss Isla Miller, and
at the close of the afternoon's
pleasures the happy party with
their charming host was taken
for an automobile ride by Mr.
Nelson K. Smith in his attractive
car.
Mrs. Fred Guffy entertained
the Cooking club on Friday after-
noon at her attractive home on
Main street. In honor of the
season, suggestions of the joyous
Blaster tide were everywhere.
Sweet spring blossums were
used with pretty abandon in the
library and dining room where
six tables were set for 42. Scores
were kept by dainty cards bear-
ing Easter greetings for each
member. In the contest Miss
Mary Hudson won the favor of
high score, Mr. Charlie Hammer-
smith for low score, and the con-
solation went to Migg Karen
Sparra. At the close of the
games the attentive hostess serv-
ed delicious refreshments of
fruit salad with whipped cream
sandwiches pickles and wafers.
For the second course, straw-
berry ice cream and cake. The
favors were the proverbial rab-
bits and easter eggs of candy.
The girls of the "Utile Cum
Dulce " society of Bolton Academy
very charmingly entertained the
boy 's society on Saturday even
ing. The school rooms were
lavishly decorated with beautiful
flowers and the society oolors
A game of hearts and a literary
contest were the features of
amusement. The prizes were
all awarded to boys as they were
the honorees of the occasion.
Delicious refreshments of ice
cream, cake and punch were
■erred daring the evening. It
is with pleasure that we notice
the name of Mrs. Edna' Best
Crawford at editor of the Week
ly Calender of social and literary
events in the Brady Enterprise
Mrs. Crawford's name is familiar
to Democrat readers as she was
an interesting contributor to its
colums when it was edited by
Mr. A. R. Crawford. At the re^
cent city election at Brady, Mr,
Crawford was chosen for city
secretary. Thus honors are con
stantly coming to former Belton
citizens.
The Knights Templar held-
their annual Easter service on
Sunday afternoon at the Metho
dist church. The church had
been beautifully decorated with
flowers and emblems of the
order. Their magnificent pic-
ture of the Ascension was con-
spicious among the decorations.
The music was a special feature
of the occasion and the sermon
preached by Sir Knight J. D.
Young was an appropriate one,
impressively delivered.
A feature very much enjoyed
by the visitors to the Presbytery
here last week was the noon
luncheon served at the Presby-
terian church each day by the
ladies of the church. The dele-
gates meeting together for an
hour were given an opportunity
to mingle in a social way with
each other and get acquainted
with many of the good people
of Belton. This arrangement
was regarded as a happy thought
on the part of the ladies of the
church.
The entertainment given on
Tuesday evening at the Carnegie
Library for the benefit of the
Christian church was a very en-
joyable affair. The readings of
Miss Zuleika Blackshear won
unreserved commendation and
the songs by Miss Elizabeth
Ghent and a q uartette composed
of Messrs John D. Robinson,
Hosea Robinson, L. H. Hubbard
and F. Kriesle added much to
the pleasure of the evening.
An exceptionally fine musical
program was rendered at the
Carnegie Library on Wednesday
evening by the Rice-Caesar Con-
cert Party of New York. "An
evening of melody" as advertised
was thoroughly enjoyed by the
audience that was present on
this occasion. Miss Amanda
Caesar as violiniste and Miss
Jenie Caesar as pianiste won
general admiration and Mr. Leon
Louis Rice is conceded one of
the sweetest tenors ever heard
in Belton. .
On Monday evening at the
Methodist church, Dr. H. A.
Boaz, president of the Polytech-
nic college at Ft. Worth deliver-
ed his great lecture, "Man or
Monkey.'' While the lectu re was
very humorous it was not only
entertaing but instructive as
well. The oratory of Dr. Boaz
was highly appreciated by his
audience. The lecture was un-
der the auspices of the Enter-
prise Club and the proceeds go
to the pipe organ fund.
Mrs. Frank Ish and Frank Jr.,
of Waco, are to arrive in Belton
today and will be the guests of
Mrs. Woodall on North Main
Mrs. Charles T. Halsell, of Wa-
co, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
W. M. Woodall
H. A. Wear and daughter, Miss
Mattie are here from Rogers to
visit relatives. Miss Callie Wear
is in San Angelo the guest of her
brother, Fred Wear.
Kate Hays was in Temple
On Tuesday to visit the psbllc
school* ttere.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Smith and
children left Monday to spend
week at Mineral Wells.
Mrs. Lou Cook has returned
from San Angelo where she
visited her brother, Brown F,
Lee.
Herbert Rather was here from
the university at Austin to spend
a few days this week.
Mrs. E. A. McCullough return
ed Thursday from a visit to her
sons at Waco.
Miss Annie Davis spent Sun-
day in Holland with relatives.
Mrs. W. S. Banks of Temple
was a Belton visitor on Saturday.
Mrs. I. A. Stone and son, Wil-
liam were guests of Mrs. Stone's
mother, Mrs. L. V. Burford this
week.
Mr. Silas Baggett after a few
days visit to friends here has
returned to his home in San An-
tonio.
Baylor Events.
Miss Milner Baker has return-
ed to school after a brief visit to
her home in Palacios.
The Historical Society has held
its first meeting in in the new
room which is now completely
furnished.
The Academia Open Session
takes place Thursday evening,
April 30. All are invited to
attend.
A recital will be given Thurs-
day evening by the pupils of
Miss Hillyer and Miss Wells.
The public is invited to attend.
Admission free.
The recital by Miss Coleman's
pupils last Thursday night prov-
ed quite successful. The selec-
tions were well chosen and well
rendered.
The services, which Mr. Mc-
Garrity has been holding ^n the
college, closed on Saturday. He
was present Sunday morning
and occupied the time usually
allotted to the Sunday school.
Pres. Boaz from the Polytech-
nic college of Ft. Worth and Rev.
J. D. Young were present to
conduct the chapel service Tues-
day morning. Mr. Boaz gave a
very encouraging and helpful
talk.
An announcement was made
to the students at noon, Tues-
day, to meet in study hall at four
o'clock. Many were the guesses
as trfits meaning; whether to re-
ceive their grades, or to study,
i be lectured or to be asked for
a collection for foreign missions,
they did not know. Much to
their delight they learned that a
walk to the river was in store
for them. Hastily they donned
their caps or sunbonnets and
soon were eagerly on their way.
In spite of the heat they enjoyed
the trip, and were thoroughly
glad of the opportunity of view-
ng the foaming, tumbling, dirty
river.
Coming! with a smile, a story
and a song!—Thomas Elmore
liucey, the famous Southern
poet, and impersonator. He will
be here Tuesday evening, April
18, in the college chapel, the en-
tertainment being under the di-
rection of the Baylor Alumnae.
Mr. Lucey ranks high as an
actor, and has been called "a
second Joe Jefferson." As a
poet, he has written some beauti-
ful verses in his volume,
"Through Prairie Meadows."
His impersonations are refined,
original, rttractive and most ex-
cellent in every respect." He
impersonates noted men and
characters in the drama. He
promises an enjoyable evening.
It is hoped that the public will
take advantage of the opportunity
offered them to become acquaint-
ed with so rare an artist. Not
masy of his type are available in
Belton, and he should not be
THE BELL COUNTY DEMOCRAT
THURSDAY, APRIL aji 1908
Neal BaiseU Leaves.
It will be a source of regret to
almost everyone in Belton to
learn of the intention of Mr. Neal
Bassel to take up his resi
dence some time during the
coming month in El Paso
Neal is one of the most promis-
ing young men of this county,
and as he is just now entering
full manhood his friends are
expecting much of him. He
goes to a country that is full of
opportunities, and perhaps it is
better that he go, notwithstand
ing the fact that it will be a di-
rect loss to Belton. He an
nounces his withdrawal from the
race of justice of the peace on
account of his intention to re
move. Mr. Bassel's friends
were very confident of his elec-
tion, and in fact he was one of
the leaders in the race, and very
likely would have been elected,
everything pointing in that di-
rection. His splendid qualifica-
tions and his universal populari-
ty almost insured this result.
The people of El Paso may well
feel proud of this acquisition, as
Mr. Bassel will make them a
most splendid citizen, and will
be found at all times with his
shoulder at the wheel of pro-
gress of his town, doing his
full duty.
Here's wishing you prosperity
and happiness, Neal, and may
your every ambition be realized.
BovsWill Be Boys
and are always getting scratches,
cuts, sprains, bruises, bumps, burns
or scalds. Don't neglect such things
—they may result serious if you do.
Apply Ballard's Snow Liniment ac-
cording to directions right away and
it will relieve the pain and head the
trouble. Price 25c, 50c and $1.00.
Sold by Hunter & Freeman.
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The End of The World
should it come tomorrow would find
fully one third of the people suffering
with rheumatism of either slight or
serious nature. Nobody need suffer
with rheumatism for Ballard's Snow
Liniment drives away the trouble, re-
lieves the pain instantly and leaves
the user as well and supple as a two-
year-old.
Dissolution Notice.
Notice is hereby given that
the partnership existing between
Jim Roberson and Cam Bangle
under the firm name of Rober-
son & Bangle, doing a retail gro-
cery business, is this day dis-
solved by mutual consent. Jim
Roberson retiring from the firm,
Cam Bangle assumes all liabili-
ties of the firm and will collect all
accounts due the firm. The
business will be continued at the
same stand, corner court house
square and north Main street.
In this connection I wish to so-
icit the trade of the public, as-
suring our old as well as new
customers that I willgive prompt
attention to all-orders and the
best and freshest goods at the
very lowest prices. Thanking
the public for past patronage, I
am, very respectfully,
Cam Bangle.
Belton, Texas, April 13, '08.
Resolutions of Bell County Bar.
At a meeting of the Bell Coun-
ty Bar held in the district court
room in Belton, Texas, on this,
the 17th day of April, 1908, Judge
X B Saunders was elected chair-
man and Hon. John B. Durrett,
secretary, and thereupon the
chairman appointed the follow-
ng committee to submit resolu-
tions composed of Jno. M. Fur-
man, Jno. D. Robinson, Wallace
^yler, D. R. Pendleton and A. M.
Vlonteith, who thereupon, sub-
mitted the following: viz.
Whereas, an honored member
of this bar, to-wit, Jas. P. Kin-
nard, Esq., has decided to re-
move from our midst and cast
lis fortune in another communi-
ty, to-wit, to the city of Haskell,
'exas, and whereas, he is recog-
nized as a lawyer of unques-
oned ability, integrity and en-
ergy, and as a citizen of unim-
peachable probity, character and
standing, and whereas we recog-
nize that his removal from our
midst is a distinct loss to us so-
cially and professionally. Now,
therefore be it resolved, that we
t esire to place on record our
feen regret in his loss, and our
learty commendation of him and
lis charming family, to any
community in which, fortunnate-
for it, they may choose to cast
their lot.
Which resolution was unani-
mously adopted, with the further
addition that a "copy of same be
presented to Mr. Kinnard and
that the papers be requested to
publish same.
X. B. Saunders, Chr'n.
ohn B. Durrett, Sec'y.
Ben Perry is visiting relatives
1 Mountain View, Oklahoma.
Tom Wofford has gone
Somerville, Ga., on a visit.
to
Jake Beringer Jr., who is at-
tending the state university at
Austin, came up last Sunday to
see homefolks returning Tues-
day night.
To have perfect health we mu8t have
perfect digestion, and it is very impor-
tant not to permit of any delay the
moment the stomach feels out of or-
der. Take something at once that
, rou know will promptly and unfailing-
y assist digestion. There is nothing
better than Kodol for dyspepsia, in-
digestion, sour stomach, belching of
gas and nervous headache. Kodol is
a natural digestant, and will digest
what £Ou eat. Sold by the Belton
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Each day makes our stock more complete with the newest
models of Spring Footwear. We have the style you want at the
5 price that will interest you. We invtte you to inspect our stock of
THE BEST SHOE VALUES IN BELL COUNTY
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Our Men's Oxfords are made in all the newest lasts and patterns
and in all the new leathers at $6.50, $5.50, $5.00, $4.00 and $3.50.
Our Ladies Oxfords are made in all the newest lasts and patterns
and in all the new leathers at $3.50, $3.00, $2.50, $2.00 and $1.50
With the Largest and Best Assorted Stock of Footwear in Bell
County we are able to suit you in the style you want and can fit the
foot as it should be fitted for comfort.
North
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Belton
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A Smile
g to accomplish
when you're blue, bilious and out-of
sorts. There is a sure cure for all
kinds of stomach and liver complaints
—constipation and dyspepsia. Bal-
lard's Herbine is mild, yet absolutely
effective in all cases. Price 50c per
bottle. Sold by Hunter & Freeman.
Whooping Coogh
1 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family in cases of
whooping cough, and I want to tell
you that it is the best medicine I have
ever used.—W. P. Gaston, Posco, Ga.
This remedy is safe and sure. For
sale by all druggists.
For Rent-
tage with hall.
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Apply to
Nat Tekry
cot-
THE DEMOCRAT IS 50c. A YEAR
A Happy Father
is soon turned to a sad one if he has
to walk the floor every night with a
crying baby. McGee's Baby Elixir
will make the child well, soothe its
nerves, induce healthy, normal slum-
ber. Best for disordered bowels and
sour stomach—all teething babies
need it. Pleasant to take, sure and
safe—contains no harmful drugs.
Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by
Hunter & Freeman.
Do not SELL YOUR
till you see us. We
market prices any day.
Smith & Peyton Hdw
COTTON
pay full
Co.
Roller
condition,
fice.
For Sale.
top Desk
in splendid
Call at Democrat of-
THE DEMOCRAT IS 50c A TEAR
Do not SELL YOUR COTTON
until you see us. We pay full
market prices any day.
Smith & Peyton Hwd. Co.e
Do not SELL YOUR COTTON
until you see us. We pay full
market prices any day.
Smith & Peyton Hdw. Co.
New Magazines
Every day we have on sale a
new Magazine. All the April
numbers are in. and the May
numbers are just beginning to
come. Look them over and buy
just what you want to read.
Hunter & Freeman
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Lawn Mowers
Screen Deersand Windows
Crass and Weed Scythes
Refrigerators and Coolers
Fishing Tackle
Ice Cream Freezers
Base Ball Goods
Qnick-Meal Gaselino Stoves
Binder Twine
ALL KINDS OF SEASONABLE HARDWARE!
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The Bell County Democrat (Belton, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 23, 1908, newspaper, April 23, 1908; Belton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth233440/m1/4/: accessed April 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.