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McKINNEY, COLLIN COUNTY. TEXAS, THURSDAY. AUGUST lht 1904.
VOL. 21, NO. 29.
Assessor and Collector S. E.
Walker Completes Task.
APPROVED I'll Ml
Decrease Due to Rendition of Per-
sonal Property—Taxable
Values $1,841,990.
MOVED TO ROSEBUD.
•City Tax Assessor and Col lector
i$. E. Walker has completed his
tax rolls for tuis year. Follow-
ing is an itemized list of the tax-
able values :
Real Estate.. I
Railroads
Banks
Number of wagons and
other vehicles 477, val-
ue
Telegraph and Tele-
phone and appurtances
Machinery
Material and manufac-
tured articles
Number of horses and
mules 533, value
Number of cattle 34(5,
value
Number of hogs 197,
value
Goods, wares and mer-
chandise
Monev on hand and
credits
Miscellaneous
906,805
27,480
221.330
14,810
0,250
44,250
15,200
19,835
5,980
595
209,960
261,475
49,960
Miss Wilma Edward^ and Her
Mother Left for That Town.
Miss Wilma Edward* and
mother, Mrs Alice Edwards, left
Friday afternoon for Rosebud to
make their homo. Miss Ed-
wards has accepted a position as
teacher in the public school there.
She is an excellent teacher, and
the trustees of the school are to
be congratulated on securing her
services. She taught for a num-
ber of years in McKinney to I ho
entire satisfaction of all. The
many friends of Miss Edward*
and her mother regret to see
them leave McKinney, and wish
for them happiness in their new
home. They will visit relatives
in Ennis and Corsicana a few
days before going to Rosebud.
Total $1,843,990
This statement shows a de-
crease of 080 from the total
of last year, which is due princi-
pally to the rendition of person-
al property.
The total number of tax pavers
is 120 , an increase over last year
of 49; and the number of polls
assessed 7*5.
The board of Equalization com-
posed of T A Coleman, Henry
Lewis and John Johnson, has
examined and approved the rolls.
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Mr. Elmore Ragsdale and Miss
Elizabeth Black.
Of Bride's Sister, Mrs J. P. Oriffin.
Number of Friends and
Relatives Present.
In Securing McKlnney-Bonham
Electric Interurban Road.
Ill . I
Propose to Make a Wide
and Road to be
in Center.
Street
Pastorate of the Second Baptist
CJiurch
Served the Church
Years—Plans for
for T hree
Future
FINE CORN.
•Urown by E L Wallis—To be Sent
to World's Fair.
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Elmer L Wallis, of Wallis
Chapel, left at our office
samples of three varieties of
corn grown by him this year.
They are the Strawberry, Early
Iowa Silver Mine (pure white)
and the Karlv Mall (golden ve'
low) corn. The latter variety
was introduced into this county
about twelve years ago by Anth-
ony Hall, of Altoga, and Mr Wal
lis think* it by far the best corn
for this section. Its grains are
perfect and sound to the very end
of the ear. The Strawberry is
the largest variety of them. Mr
Walli*.' samples are a fair index
to the corn crop of Collin county
this year which is mucli better
than the average crop. A great
many callers at Democrat office
examined them with interest.
The ears contain from 750 to 1050
grains each. They will be sent to
the World's Fair.
A pretty home wedding took
place Wednesday at 8:30 o'clock at
the home of Mr and Mrs .1 P Grif-
fin, No. 8 South Barnes street, 111
which Mrs Griffin's sister. Miss
Mary Elizabeth Black and Mr El-
11101 e Ragsdale. son of J F Rags-
dale, who resides out two 1111 les
east of McKinncy, were the con-
tracting parties, and l)r E 10
King, pastor of the First Baptist
church, the otliciatiug clergyman.
A number of relatives and
friends witnessed the ceremony.
Mrs E E King presided at the
piano and played the pretty wed-
ding march, and Mr Abner E
Buck and Miss Bessie Mallow
were the attendants.
After congratulations the happy
young couple were driven to the
groom's home, east of McKinney.
Miss Black is a most estimable
The people of Blue Ridge have
faith in securing the McKinney-
Bonham Electric Interurban Rail-
road. A petition containing a
large number of signatures of citi-
zens and business men of that
town was presented to the Com •
missioners' Court Thursday after-
uoou asking the privilege of
widening the Farmersville and
Kentuekytown road, which is the
main thoroughfare running
through the town north, to a
width of eightv feet for a distance
of one and one-eighth miles.
The petition was granted. It is
the purpose of the citizens of
Blue Ridge to move the residen-
ces and all other houses along this
road back and make a wide avenue
out of it; in the center- of
which will run the electric rail-
road, with streets on both cides,
and rows of shade trees.
Blue Ridge is beautifully loca-
ted and the arrangements as pro-
posed would make a magnificent
picture, and a great ornament to
the town.
We say, ail praise to Blue Ridge
for their ardor in securing the
Electric line and enterprise for
the town.
Not Known Yet.
Taken With Cramps.
Wm Ivirinse, a member of the
bridge gang working near Little-
port was taken suddenly ill
Thursday night with cramps and
a kind of cholera. His case was
so severe that he had to have the
members of the crew wait upon
him and Mr Gifford was called
and consulted, He told them he
had a medicine in the form of
Chamberlain's colic, cholera and
Diarrhoea remedy that he thought
would help him out and accord-
voung lady, and Mr Ragsdale is a ingly several doses were adminis.
prosperous young farmer of excel-
lent standing. They both have
, many friends who wish for them
a long married life of perfect joy
At a conference held Tuesday
night Rev John A Held, pastor
of the Second Baptist Church,
offered his resignation, and re-
quested the church to act on it at
once, as he felt that under the
circumstances it would be best
for the interest of the church.
The reading of the resignation
and request for immediate action,
caused a deep silence to fall on
the congregation for several min-
utes. It was evident that the
separation asked for was painful
to both the pastor and the people.
Rov Held has labored very faith-
fully for this congregation for
the past three years, and he is
universally loved. Under his
ministry the church membership
has grown from forty to one hun-
dred end twentv-tive: services
from twice a month to every Sun-
day, and the spiritual and finan-
cial state is iu excellent condition.
Rev Held is an intellectual,
high toned gentleman, and is one
of the most consecrated, ener-
getic ministers that McKinney
people have ever known, and all
will regret to see him and his ex-
cellent family move from the
town.
Rev Held has not decided as to
his future yet, his health having
failed so that he has not been
able to do regular duty for over
two months.
We trust that a much needed
rest will entirely restore him. His
resignation was accepted by the
congregation here, and he will
preach his farewell sermon the
first Sunday in September.
flRS. BACKER TO RETURN.
TWO RELATIVES DROWNED.
Voung Ladles in Arkansas Rela-
ted to Mrs R. L. Ray.
Mrs R L Ray of this city has
received the sad information of
the drowning of two young lady
cousins. Mi-sen Ethel and Jessie
Hodges, at Sulphur Rock, Ark.,
near Bate&ville, which occured
last we« k. The joung ladies,
ged eighteen and twenty-one,
ad driven several miles away
rom home to close a contract for
school which the eldet sister
was to have opened Monday
morning. A rainstorm came
while thev were away and when
it had parsed they started home.
The heavy rain bad converted a
little creek on their wav into a
raging torrent into which they
evidently drove unconscious of
the danger, and were swept away
.and drowned.
The young ladies werenieoes of
the late Di Hodges, who died at
Melissa; their father being his
brother.
NEW CENTURY AOAIN.
C Dohoney Returns to McKinney
and Buys hotel Back.
tered with the result that the
fellow was able to be around next
day. The incident speaks quite
highly of Mr Gifford's medicines.
—Elkador. Iowa, Argus.
This remedy never fails. Keep
it in your home, it may save life.
For tale by R E Bristol, City
Drug Store.
C Dohoney has returned to
McKinuey and purchased the
New Century Hotel again, and
will change the namo from "New
Capitol," which was given it by
Mr and Mrs B S Austin when
they took charge. Mr Dohoney
will conduct it as the New Cen-
tury as heretofore. His many
friends here are glad to welcome
him and his wife back. Mrs Do-
honey arrived Friday afternoon
from Gainesville.
Stop That Cough.
When a cough, a tickling or an
irritation in the throat makes
you feel uncomfortable, Lake
Ballard's Ilorehound Syrup.
Don't wait until the disease has
goue beyond control. Mr and
Mrs J A Anderson, 354 West 5th
St., Salt Lake City, Utah, writes:
"We think Ballard'* Ilorehound
Syrup the best medicine for
coughs and colds. We have used
it for several years; it always
gives immediate relief, is very
pleasant and gives perfect satis-
faction." 25c, 50c, $1.00. Smith
Bros & Co.
Fireworks for Picnic.
ADMIRAL TOO A REPORTS.
Russian Battleship Probably Sunk
—Russians Try to Escape.
Tokio, Aug. 12.—Admiral Toga
reports Russian battleship Czar-
evitch probably sunk in Wedues-
day's engagement off Port Arth-
ur. Persistent rumors state that
majonty of Russian vessels were
unable to fight their way through
the Japanese fleet and had to re*
turn to harbor after their lutih
effort to escape.
FOR WORLD'S FAIR.
Exhibits Sent Monday Through
American Express Co.
Wheat Spld for $1.06.
Wn at sold /or $1 (W per bush<
sl Fii lay.
Roy Largent and Sedgwick
White, who have had charge of
the fireworks display at former
McKinncy picnics, will be in
charge again this year. They
have made arrangements for a
large assortment of Rune's fire-
Works and their display this year
will surpass anything ever seen
here before. It will be giren the
second night of the picnic and
everybody should see it —Courier
W II Perkins made a shipment
of Collin county products to the
World's Fair for the Texas
Agricultural exhibit. It was
made through the American Ex-
press Co., and consisted of sever-
al varieties of fine corn, oats and
onions, which were left at The
Courier and Democrat office by
the producers.
Tne oats were raised by W B
Perkin«, and wore the Texas Red
Rust-proof variety which yielded
80 bushels per acre. The onions
were raised by W H Perkins on
land which had been in cultiva-
tion for dO years and which had
never been fertilized. They were
the Prize Takers and of immense
size. The corn was raited by E
L Wallis, E W Kirkpatrick, Col.
Aaron Coffee, W B and W H
Perkins, all near McKtnney.
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Will Take Charge Dressmaking
Department.
Mrs M C Backer lias been se-
cured by Chandler & Armstrong
to take charge of their dressmak-
ing department 011 September
1st. She returned to Dallas to-
day and w; 11 leave Saturday for
the East where she will spend
several weeks studying the latest
stylos in the large cities. Mrs
Backer is well known in McKin-
ncy, and Chandler & Armstrong
are to be congratulated on secur-
ing her services. The ladies of
McKinncy will be delighted to
learn that she is to return —The
Courier.
Rheumatism.
When pains or irritation exist
in any part of the body, the ap-
plication of Ballard's Snow Lin-
iment gives prompt relief. E W
Sullivan, Pron Sullivan House,
El Reno, O 1, writes, June 6,
1902: "1 take pleasure in rec-
ommending Ballard's Snow Lini-
ment to all who are afflicted with
rheumatism. It is the only reme-
dy I have found that gives imme-
diate reliof " 25c, 50c, $1.00.
Smith Bros & Co.
BUYS NEW LINE.
M. L. Cable Now Owner of Asbury
Picture Framing Business.
M L Cable has an advertise-
ment in this issue to which we
call your attention. He recently
purchased the picture framing
and moulding business of J W
Asbury which he will conduct in
connection with his upholstering
and undertaking business in the
future.
See his samples at J W Asbury's
store. Mr Cable is an enterpris-
ing young business man, thorougly
competent to render you the best
class of service and hopes to
have a portion of your patronage
in his lines.
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RESIONS AS TEACHER.
Miss Mazie Webb Will Not Teach
Iu HcKinney Training School.
Miss Mazie Webb, having de-
cided not to teach the coming
term, has offered her resignation
as teacher of English and History
iu McKinncy Training School.
Her work lias been satisfactory,
and she retires on her own initia-
tive.
Miss Cassie K Seay lias been
chosen to succeed Miss Webb.
She possesses tine personal quali-
ties and holds the degree of A B
from St Mary's Academy at Dal-
las. She is especially accomplish-
ed in French, English, Literature,
and History, which she will teach
the next year.
The next term of the McKin-
nev Training School will open
Monday, September 12.
M KINNEY S_FIRSI if
Of 1004 Cotton Anived Late Laft
Friday Afternoon.
S
Twelve Weeks' Session came to a
Close Thursday.
HE • MOTION . .
For New Trial in the case of the
State vs. Nannie John-
son (col )
District court adjourned lust
Thursday after a twelve weeks
term.
Thursday afternoon a motion
for a new trial 111 the ease of the
State vs. Nannie Johnson (col)
charged and convicted of murder
and sentenced to seven years in
the penitemary. was argued, and
overruled. Notice of appeal was
given.
In tue ease of the State of Tex-
as vs. Jim Bates charged with dis-
turbance, a motion to re-tax cost
was argued Thursday afternoon.
The contention was that Bates
having pleaded guilty and paid
his fine, the sheriff was not enti-
tled to collect $1.00 for commit-
ment, an'I 11.00 for release. The
decision of the court was that the
sheriff was entitled to collect the
fee for release, but not for com-
mitment. The sheriff gave notice
of appeal.
county court.
The will of James Neilon Sr.
deceased, was admitted to pro-
bate after hearing the contest of
F Neilon against the application
of V B Gallagher. Notice of
appeal to District court was
given.
Deeison was rendered approv-
ing the final repott of J A W0111-
ble. administrator of the estate
cf A R Womble deceased.
.1urv commissioners.
U .1 Smith, of Wylie; J P
Moulden, of McKinncy, and G W
Ellis, of Farmersville, who were
appointed jury commissioners to
select jurymen for the next three
terms of county ccurt, have com-
pleted their labors and were dis-
charged.
commissioner's.
A permit wa> granted to an In-
dependent telephone company to
erect a line from Farmersville,
north on Bonham road to Faj-
burg.
tax rolls.
County court being practically
adjourned, the clerk moved his
books and papers into the county
clerk's oflice Friday and gave
possession of the court room to
Tax Assessor Graham and his
deputies who arc hard at work
making out the county tax rolls.
Ford Estate Appraised.
WAS SOLD JM SDIUflDIIY
Brought i*i/3 Cents—Raised by
W C Jones of
Culleoka.
The first bale of 1904 cotton
.vfis brought to McKinnev late
Friday afternoon by W C
Jones who resides a short dis-
tance from Culleoka. The cot-
ton was picked Thursday and
ginucd Friday morning
Copeville, the Culleoka giu
being ready for operation.
cotton is King's Early
proved variety, and from
pounds 111 eod netted a
weighing 478 pounds, sampling
strict middling, Mr Jone re-
mained in towrn overnight and
the bale was auctioned off on the
square this morning by F M Hilt
to the highest oidder.
J L White, cashier of the Col-
lin County National Bank, start-
ed the bidding at 10 cents per
pound and it ran up to 12 1*2
cent*, J W Purecll being the suc-
cessful purchaser. The bale
netted the owner $50.75. Bob
Dorsey, superintendent of the
compress made a canvass of the
business men and raised a pre-
mium of for Mr Jones.
The first bile last year was
marketed on Aug 24, making this
i one twelve days earlier.
at
not
The
Im-
1450
bale
herbine.
Renders the bile moie fluid and
thus helps the blood to flow; it
affords prompt relief from bili-
ousness, indigestion, sick and
nervous headaches, and the over
indulgence in food and drink.
Hurbine acts ijuickly, a dose after
meala will bring the patient into
good condition in a few day. G.
L Caldwell, Agt M K & T R R
Chccotah, Ind Tor,, writes April
18, 1903: "1 was sick for over
| two years with enlargement of
the liver and spleen. The doc-
tors did me no good, and I had
given up all hope of being cured,
' when my druggist advised me to
j use Herbine. It has made me
(sound and well." 50c. Smith
Bros A Co.
HEARINO IN SEPTEMBER.
Date of riclvinney Depot Hearing
Changed.
The hearing of tlio question of
1 of McKinne}'s claim for a new
I depot before thq Railroad C0111-
| mission will com© up in Austin,
I September 10, the date having
been changed from August 10 by
(the Commission, as they will have
no sitting in August.
Cholera Infantum.
This disease has lost its terrors
since Chamberlain's cholic, chol-
era and Diarrhoea remedy came
into general use.The uniform suc-
cess which attends the use of this
remedy in all cases of bowel com-
plaints in children has made it a
favorite wherever its value has
become known. B'or sale by R E
Bristol, City Drug Store.
J L Franklin of this city, and
Joe Wilson of Allen, who were
appointed appraisers of the estate
of G W (Wash) Ford, deceased,
completed their labors Saturday.
The estate was valued at $12,-
438 75, of which $1,338,75 was
personal property and $11,100
real estate ■
Violated Stock mw.
The « was a trial in Justice
court Saturday, the offender
being charged with violating the
Stock law. He Was found guilty
and a doe of $5 and costs assessed.
Rev. Burrow Returns.
Rev. J M Burrow returned last
Wednesday from Stacy, Mc-
Cullough county, where be has
been for two weeks, assisting in a
meeting which he reports a suc-
cess. While there his son pre-
sented him with a fine young
horse which he has bad shipped
to McKinnev.
Kev. Burrow's wife and child-
ren, who have been visiting Mrs
Burrow's parents at Cleburne, re-
turned home also.
Aged Lady's Death.
Mrs Elizabeth Lassater, aged
70 years died at her home in Cul-
leoka Wednesday and was bur"
led Thursday afternoon at #
o'clock at Allen. Consumption
was her malady.
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