The Weekly Democrat-Gazette (McKinney, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 20, 1908 Page: 2 of 12
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ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
McKinney, Texas.
We do a general law and real estate business; we render and
pay taxes for non-residents, rent property and collect the rents,
and we handle all the Idle money that Is entrusted to us and
put the same to work. If you are Interested In real estate
either as a buyer or seller, It will pay you to call and see us.
We have lands for sale In almost every county In the state,
and we have several good Kins, well located, In this and Don-
ton county, that we will trade for lands in almost any county
In the state.
J. W. McKlwaln A>ka f« r Ihe Office
Again 1'pon HI* Itcmrd and
Qualifications.
J. W. McKlwaln authorises The
Dally Caurler-Gatette and Weekly
Democ-rat-Gasette to place his name
In their announcement columns for
re-nomination as Tax Assessor on the
democratic ticket to be voted for
next November. Mr. McKlwaln is
well edcuated—had both literary and
business training, being a graduate
of Eastman College, Poughkeepsle.
New York, and prior to election aft
assessor was twice deputy In the
same office. Every detail of his of-
fice has been mastered and his books
would reflect credit on any public
servant. Mr. McKlwaln says;
"In making my announcement as
candidate for the office of Tax As-
sessor olf Collin county, I first thank
m> friends and the good people of
Collin county for my vote In former
election*. The Tax Assessor's office
is an executive office, and the Assess-
or's duty Is always to keep strictly
within the bounds of the law—he
has no discretionary power under
the present law as to the value of
property; he has only to list It and
place t he value of same at what he
beIIeven to be Its fair market value
and ll* said property owner Is not
satisfied with the valuation he shall
make a note of same and pass the
matter up to the commissioners
court, i will say to the people of
Collin county that ff 1 am again
elected to office, 1 will endeavor to
execute the law without harshness,
believing, as I do, that when the law
as It Is now upon the statute books
of the State is properly adjusted that
the average taxpayer will pay lesft
taxes than he is now paying and will
receive more benefit, from the fact
property ithat >as heretofore escap-
ed taxation will now be compelled to
help the honest taxpayer bear the
necessary expenditures of the coun-
ty. I believe in a fair rendition of
property, and, under the automatic
rule, the rate can be so adjusted by
changing the rate of taxation that
not one dollar can be taken from the
pockets of the people that is not nec-
essary to pay the expenses of the
State and county economically ad-
ministered. I believe that taxation
should bear equally upon the rich
and the poor and if elected will en-
deavor to execute the law to that ef-
fect and in conclusion will say, that
I will thank you for any support
you may see fit to give me and with
my acquired experience, I know I
am capable of rendering you more
efficient servine In the future should
you see fit to retain me in the posi-
tion another term."
ANSWERS FINAL ROLL CALL.
>luii Who Assisted in Capture of Lin-
coln's Slayer Dead.
Chicago, III., Feb. 14.—Col. An-
drew Wendall, a member of the
squad of soldiers that, captured J.
Wilkes Booth Slayer of Abraham
Lincoln, died at his home yesterday.
Col. Wendall was present when
Booth was shot. For years he was a
character on the North Side in the
ranks of veterans and his experiences
were heard at many gatherings of
Grand Army Republic posts. He
was among the, soldiers who received
prize money from the United States
Government for the capture of Booth
and with it he purchased the home
in which he lived and in which he
breathed his last. He was a member
of Hancock's Post, Grand Army Re-
public, and of several fraternal or-
ders. He suffered from a complica-
tion of diseases. He was 7o years
old. A widow mid seven children
survive him.
At the Wendall home the family
has a collection of pictures and
newspaper clippings showing the cap-
ture and shooting of Booth, which
collection they prize as priceless.
A VAU'AHLK CHICKEN.
Rooster Crows and Family Escapes
Death ill Flames,
Kansas City. Feb. 1 1. Mr. and
Mrs. Harley Inman of :!2 South Oys-
ter Avenue, independence, believe
they owe their lives to the crowing
of« rooster la the basement of their
house.
At 2 o'clock Sunday morning the
rooster crowed loudly and . clapped
its wings against the celling. The
noise awakened Mr. and Mrs. Inman
and they found the house In flames.
A minute or two later they say, it
would have been impossible to es-
cape. The fire started from an over-
heated stove. The department arriv-
ed in time to save the rooster.
"Mamma, can I go to bed an hour
earler than usual tonight?" *
"An hour earlier? What for?"
"I want to say my prayers for
three weeks/rihead."- Bystander.
Death at Clintnrf?
Dick Box of Climax, 4:1 years
of age. Bon-ln-law of Tom Lokey,
died Wednesday night. He was a
highly respected farmer, and good
citizen. I
FOR RENT For money or crop
rent 87 1-2 acres of black land one
mile north of McKinney court house.
Will rent all or part to good tenant.
Apply to J. S. Heard, McKinney, Tex.
HEROINE OF
THE AUMO
In view of the internet aroused
over the State by the action of Miss
Adlna de Zavala of the Daughters of
the Republic of Texas In taking per-
sonal charge of the Alamo and refus-
ing to be served with an Injunction
from a Houston Judge against the
De Zavala Chapter, Daughters of
the Republic taking possession, the
following statement to this paper, Is
both timely and interesting;
The extreme poUiion taken by
Miss Adlna de Zavala In defending
her claim as custodian of the Alamo
will of course, arouse much criti-
cism and comment throughout the
State. While It is a deeply deplored
fact that discord has arisen in the
ranks of the Daughters of Republic
of Texas, only the purest patriotism
can prompt the deeds of Miss de Za-
vala.
Those who have heard the story of
the Alamo and the early heroic his-
tory of Tfxas, from nursery days to
the present time can only appreciate
the love the descendants of these
great men have for these historic
spots.
That the great service rendered
Texas by that loyal patriot Lorenza
de Zavala may speak through the an-
nals of Texas history to her citizens
today and at last bring mercy to the
imprisoned grand-daughter, who is
suffering for her conception of right,
is the earnest prayers of the Daugh-
ters of the Republic of Texas.
The following letter, relating to
the work of Miss de Zavala In behalf
of the preservation o! the Alamo,
speaks for Itself;
Houston, Tex., June 27. 1907.-
Mrs. Louise Allen SCott, McKinney,
Texas. My Dear Mrs. Scott; I have
been moving around so constantly
that I have scarcely had time to re-
ply to my correspondents.
Your letter was gladly received
and interested me greatly. I think
your ideas and suggestions splendid
and you may count on me to assist
In carrying out these plans or rath-
er in making or formulating some
plan that we may later carry out.
Yes, we regret sincerely the trou-
ble, the usurpation of our rights by
an Illegal committee in the Associa-
tion, but trust it will all come out
right. This Illegal body has brought
suit against the Hugo. Schmelzer
Co. for rent ana this will establish
the legality of the body, whether the
Association or they shall rule. You
will receive a statement as to the po-
sition of the General Society on the
subject, which I hope you will read
carefully. The annual was suppress-
ed until the meeting, and when pub-
lished was so altered and mutilated
that no one could recognize the min-
utes. We are preparing a correction
which will be published in due time.
! do hope you will succeed later
in founding a Chapter, in the mean-
time we are proud to have you with
us. I hope to hear from you soon
again on the subject which interests
us very much as descendants of men
of that famous Committee of Twelve.
With best wishes for yourself and
family, and trusting to hear from
you soon, I am, yours very cordially.
A DIN A DE ZAVALA.
Enclosed is a pamphlet issued by
Mrs. Anson Jones, president of the
Daughters of the Republic of Texas,
explaining the attitude of, the
Daughters in regard to the Alamo.
The position taken by Miss de Zavala
is in line with the rights set forth by
the president of the Daughters of
the Republic.
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"It Knocks (lie Itch."
It may cure all your ills, but It
does cure one of the worst, it cures
any form of itch ever known—no
matter what It's called, where the
sensation is 'Itch," it knocks It. Ec-
zema, ringworms, are cured by one
box. It's guaranteed, and its name
is Hunt's Cure.
CASE IS AFFIRMED.
Action by Court of Criminal Appeals
in Fletcher Clay Case.
The Court of Criminal Appeals at
Dallas has affirmed the cane of the
Stat«' vs Fletcher ('lay who was con-
victed of perjury at the last term of
district court. *nd given a sentence
of two years In the penitentiary.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
most obstinate coughs and expels
the cold from the system and it is
mildly laxative, it is guaranteed.
The genuine Is in the yellow pack-
age. Htnith Bros.
Are you thin or under weight, pr
suffer with Indigestion? If so try
Milam Water. Sold by Clower &
Woodall, druggists.
A Bargain.
70 acres three miles south of
town, well Improved, a nice place for
raising hogs, and truck growing.-—
McKinney Realty Co., Frank G. Dow-
ell, Mgr.
Try Wright's Liquid smoke for
curing and preserving all kinds of
meat. Fresh supply at City Drug
Store.
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MISS AD1NA DK ZAVA
Former Pupil of Hers Mji
rulne of Alauio.
HON. JAMEB BRYCE.
Leading Euglish statesman and
British Ambassador to the United
States.
Many Sleepless ights, Owing to a
Persistent Cough. Relief
Found at Last.
"For several winters past my wife
has been troubled with a most per-
sistent and disagreeable cough,
which invariably extended over a
period of several weeks and caused
her many sleepless nights," writes
Will J. Hayner, editor of the Bur-
ley, Colo., Bulletin. 'Various reme-
dies were tried each year, with no
beneficial results. In November last
the cough again put in an appear-
ar.ee and my wife, acting on the
suggestion of a friend, purchased a
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Rem-
edy. The result was indeed marvel-
ous. After three doses the cough
entirely disappeared and has not
manifested itself since." This rem-
edy is for sail' by Smith Bros.
Drinks Came High.
Deputy Sheriff Albert McCanley
arrested two young men for drink-
ing whiskey on the train, and each
plead guilty In Justice Webb's court
and was lined $20.70. This was one
good law passed by the lust legislat-
ure. Coming up from Dallas there
was certainly a big bunch of drunk#
on the train, but all seemed to be
"dead wise" that it. was against the
law to drink on the train, hence sev-
eral of them weie pretty near sober
by the tint" they reached their desti
actions. We hope this law, as well
as others, will be rigidly enforced.
GKAYIIILL.
Oat sowing ihe order of the day
her •.
Mrs. Webb and daughter Miss
Oacha went to Van Alstyne Wednes-
day.
There was no Sunday school at
this place Sunday on account of In-
clement weather.
Those sick this week are Mrs. Lu-
la Allen. Mrs. White, Cluudle Hood
and K. Webb.
Mrs. G. Trotter Is sick.
Mr. Golman Perry, son of Henry
Perry, a prosperous farmer of this
coWimunlty and Miss Susie Lorance.
also of this community were united
In the holy bonds of matrimony Fri-
day at Westminster, Rev. H. A. Hull
officiating.
Grayblll, Feb. 13.
A weak stomach, means weak
Stomach nerves, always. And this
is also true of the Heart and Kid-
neys. It's a pity that sick ones con-
tinue to drug the Stomach and stim-
ulate the Heart and Kidneys. The
weak nerves, not the organs them-
selves. need this help. This explains
why Dr. Shoop's Restorative has,
and is promptly helping so many
siik ones. It goes direct to the
cause of these diseases. Test this
vital truth, and see. City Drug
Store.
IIIG REFRIGERATOR.
Just
deceived and Installed
Barnes H Gerrish.
The popular and enterprising gro-
cery store of Barnes & Gerrish has
just received a mammoth McCray
refrigerator, weighing II no pounds
and having a capacity of t;i>0 pounds
of Ice. It is of oak finish, very
handsome in nppcaVance and has
commodious separate compartments
for butter, cheese, meatw'lard and In
fact any article that It Is necessary
to preserve from the effects of weath-
er changes, and keep them fresh and
sweet. Besides being so useful, the
big refrigerator adds a great deal to
the attractive appearance of the in-
terior of this popular store which Is
one of the largest and best equipped
grocery establishments In Texas.
O
BMntfca
SifMtur*
of
The determined snd successful ef-
fort of Miss Adlna De Zavala, "sec-
ond defender of the Alamo," haM elic-
ited much local Interest on the ypwyt
of the public in general and penman)
friends in particular of the patriot-
ic heroine who Is ho courageously
battling against the desecration of
Texas' most sacred landmark of lib-
erty. Among Miss Zavala's most en-
thusiastic McKinney admirers Is Mrs.
Clint Thompson, wife of one of The
Examiner editors, a former pupil of
the now famous lady. Mrs. Thomp-
son says;
"Miss Adina pe Zavala, the pres-
ent heroine of the Alamo, was at one
time a teacher of the ninth grade In
the Terrell High school at which
time I was one of her pupils. One of
her favorite themes, and one on
which she often talked to her pupils,
was the early history of Texas, and
the gallant deeds of our noble ofrt1
heroes. She always dwelt proudly*
on the part her ancestors took in
the bloody fight for Texas Independ-
ence. She is just the woman to hold
the Alamp. In her personal appear-
ance she was charming, being tall
and commanding and possessing re-
markably fine gray eyes. Success to
her bravery In attempting to save
this historic building from such sac-
rilege. She is a granddaughter of
the/old patriot, Lorenza De Zavala,
who turned his home Into a hospital,
for the sick and wounded after the
battle of San Jacinto, moving his
family out'into a tent."
ANNOUNCES FOIt GOVERNOR.
\
Judge of Missouri Criminal Court
Outlines Ills Platform.
Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 14.—Judge
William H. Wallace of the Criminal
Court of this city, who recently
been making a vigorous campaij
for Sunday observance, has annoti
ed his candidacy for the Democrat1
nomination for Governor of Misrfof
rl. His platform declares for tH
"Statewide and permanent enforce-
ment of the Sunday and liquor
laws."
Judge Wallace's crusade resulted
in the Indictment of hundreds of act-
ors and actresses and theatrical man-
agers and attaches for the violation
of the law making it a misdemeanor
to perform unnecessary labor on
Sunday, and he has placed them
tinder bonds amounting in the ag-
gregate close to $100,000, Tuesday
he ordered four prominent theatrical
managers to Jail because they failed
to furnls^i proper bond, and they
were only kept from going behind
the bars by securing a writ of habtj^
corpus. His platform contains these
characteristic declarations:
"The restoration and preservation
of the Sabbath as one of the greatest
moral problems in the life of the Re-
public. The laborer longs for one
day In seven as a day of rest, aB he
longs for Immortality in the great,
beyond. And this rest is an inalien-
able right which human greed
should never be permitted to wrest
from him. The Sunday theater Is
demoralizing as the Sunday saloon,
and should be suppressed. If I am
elected Governor, our Sunday laws
will be enforced throughout the
'State, not with narrowness and in-
tolerance, but with due regard to
the necessities of the advanced civ-
ilization of our times."
TIIE ROAD ESTiy.N
ITC
The Kind tou Haw Always Bought
Suggestion That Each Citizen
S;{ Tax Into l(oad Fund.
Allen, Tex., Feb. 14.—Edltori
Weekly Democrat-Gazette and DallyJ
Courier-Gazette; I have for sor
time looked anxiously for a full
cusslon of the road question al
think that to be a very live question
to all Collin county citizens. You
would probably have heard from this
portion (Frisco) of the county, but
for the fact that the road gang Is In
these parts and the people expect
them to provide good roads.
A talk with these road makers
makes me believe that some kind of
supplemental work is very necessary
if we are to have good ronds. A five
hundred mile stretch of road re-
quires six years to one complete
working. Now we all know that
once every six years will not do.
the split-log drag or some otl|
method must bo installed. Now, I
would like to suggest the idea of
each individual paying a three do,lM
tax into the road fund. I ineaV C
those who are subject to road duty
to he used by the commissioners fot
this purpose. I think this would bt
a good id "i because our people ovet
on this side of the county have en-
tirely quit working the road, at
least this is the case with most oi
the citizens of Fonclne.
Good roads mean ten times a«
much to the. people as We Imagine
Lets hear from some good writers on
this subject of good roads, me«Jiod
of securing, etc. Respectfully Vcmi^
F. W. MURCHISO#.
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Se«*d Corn For Sale.
I have pure Bloody Butcher sc
gCorn for tale In any quantity,
$I.2n per bushel.
J. S. CRFTC
Route 1, McKinney, Texas
Window glass at City Drug Store,
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Perkins, Tom W. & Wilson, Walter B. The Weekly Democrat-Gazette (McKinney, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 20, 1908, newspaper, February 20, 1908; McKinney, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth292034/m1/2/: accessed May 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Collin County Genealogical Society.