The Bartlett Tribune and News (Bartlett, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 9, Ed. 1, Friday, September 25, 1914 Page: 1 of 8
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THE TAX ROLLS
ARE COMPLETED
County Assessor Wilsonrni-
strong of Williamson countyfha8
completed his tax rolls for 19M
arid turned them over.toiTie
Commissioners' tJourt They
were approved by that body and
put into the hands 'of the Col-
lector, Halsey Davis.
The rolls are as follows: Coun-
ty advalbrem and special, $118,-
609.61. County poll, $4,87775.
Including road district taxes,
school district bonds and school
district maintenance taxes, the
grand total reaches $166,586.51.
I VIRGINIA IN,
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DRY COLUMN
To Reduce Acreage
Atlanta, Ga Sept. 23. -The
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
in session here, stood solidly be-
hind a movement to limit cotton
planting in the next year to ten
acres for each farmer and show-
ing a way to imprison farmers
who fail to reduce their crop. It
is believed that a satisfactory
curtailment of the crop would
thus be assured.
The plan was proposed in' a
resolution, and suggests that
each county be incorporated un-
der a charter which would pro
vide that 75 per cent of the far
mers in the county shall sign an
agreement that they will plant
no more than ten acres of cotton
during 1915. A form of charter
land contract was presented with
! the resolution, which was speed
ily adopted.
It is provided in the charter
and form of contract that any
farmer who violates the contract
may be enjoined in the state
courts, and failing to heed the
injunction may be imprisoned.
Bought BlacKsmith Shop.
Messrs. G. A., and P. A. Guen-
zel ydsterday bought from R. N.
Sexton his blacksmith shp and
business and have assumed the
management of the business.
The Guenzel brothers are not
strangers to our people, for sev-
eral years having conducted
blacksmithing and woodworking
business. They are not only re-
liable and expert workmen, but
are honest and energetic. They
solicit a fair share of the public's
patroeage.
Richmond, Va., Sept, 24. -The
complete returns from the state-
wide prohibition election held
yesterday are still lacking, "totals
received up to early today show
that the voters have placed Vir-
ginia in the dry column by a ma
jority of more than 30,000. The
victory of the drys will be con-
siderably increased when returns
from counties which are yet to
be. heard from have been re
ceived.
-A feature of the election was
thqt the cities which had been
counted upon to give a majority
for the wets gave 1315 for the
drys. The result of the election
means that on and after Nov. 1,
1916; Virginia will be dry. The
General Assembly, which meets
in regular session in January of
that year, will enact laws to
govern the state under prohibi
tion rule.
A DESTRUCTIVE
MORNING FIRE
Will Protect Crossing
Georgetown, Sept, 23d. The
Katy railway company is instat-
ing an electric bell at its cross-
ing on University Avenue, which
has perhaps proved to be the
most dangerous crossing on the
company's lines. Five men were
killed at this crossing last spring
and many other accidents have
narrowly avoided. Warning will
now "be given when trains are
approaching 000 feet distant
from either direction. It is be-'
lieved the arrangement will se-
cure perfect safety.
Spears-Walraveu Wedding.
Sunday t afternoon Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Joiner, Rev. and
Mrs. J. C. Rhodes motored out
to the splendid country home of
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walraven,
where in the presence of quite a
number of relatives, Rev. Rhodes
pronounced the solemn happy
, words which united Mr. Geo. H,
Spears and Miss Unice Walraven
husband and wife.
Mr. Spears is the efficient
agent oi the M. K. &"T. at
Bruceville, and a young man of
ipromise. The bride is the lovely
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wal-
raven The young couple departed for
Bruceville. on the evening train,
rhere they will make their home.
The good wishes of their many
friends, including the Tribune,
go with them.
Visited By Hail Storm.
The section of country north-
west and west of town was visit-
ed by a severe wind and hail
storm last Saturday afternoon,
resulting in considerable damage
to the cotton. The principle
damage done was on the Wm
Zschiesche and Cliff Boldings
farms. On the former a barn
was struck by lightning and de-
stroyed, and on the latter a rent
house was blown from its foun-
dation and several acres of cot-
ton destroyed.
At four o'clock this morning
fire completely destroyed the in-
terior of one-half of the Skinner
building, opposite the Tribune
office, which was occupied by W.
E. Franz as ? meat market, with
a rear-end restaurant.
The flames, which are sup
posed to have originated from
electric wires, had gained con
siderable headway before the
blaze was discovered and the
alarm sounded, The boys of the
fire department responded at
once, and if they are lacking in
efficiency thev redeem themselves
with speed. It is due to their
valient efforts that the adjacent
property was not destroyed also.
The appearance of the burned
market and the manner of the
fire indicates thdt it originated
in the ceiling near the electric
fan connections.
The adjoining half of the
building, occupied by Capt. Ed
Ford as a saloon, suffered dam-
age only to the extent of broken
windows and cracked walls, due
to the intense heat.
The building; which is of brick
construction, is owned by J. F;
Skinner of Lampasas, and this
gentleman's loss is estimated at
$1,500, which is said to be pro-
tected with insurance.
Mr. W. E. Franz, who con-
ducted the destroyed market,
informs the Tribune that his loss
is in excess of $2,000, with in-
surance totaling $1,500.
We are Informed that as soon
as the necessary repairs to the
building have been completed
Mr. Franz will resume business
at the same old stand.
Pleased With Conditions.
Barn Burned
During the rain and hail Btorm
last Saturday afternoon, the
barn of Fred Beyer, on the
Zscheschio farm, was struck by
lightning and totally destroyed.
The amount of the loss is about
:$400 on the building and half
that amount on feea, harness
mnd implements. No. insurance.
Granger To Have Sewer.
Our neighboring-town of Gran-
ger has decided that a svstem of
sewerage would be in keeping
with brick paveirienfs and mod-
ern improvements, and during
the present week the city au-
thorities let the contract.
The Dallas Gravel and Lime
Company were the successful
winners out of several compet-
itive bids. This is the company
that installed the Bartlett sys.
tem under the direction of their
manager, Mr. D. J. Lynch, and
it is due to this jovial Irishman's
keen ability that Bartlett ia to-
day blessed with oue of the very
best systems in the south.
The Tribue congratulates Gran-
ger on her enterprise, as -well as
securing the services of so hon-
est and capable a man as Mr.
Lynch.
i , Mr. C. Noyes, District Plant
Chief of the Southwestern Tele
phone Co., with headquarters in
Austin was in Bartlett the past
week inspecting the proper-
ties of the company, and express,-,
ed himself as highly pleased with
the conditions here, saying Bart-
lett was one of the most pro-
gressive towns in his district and
congratulated the local manager
on the fact that for the first time
in the history of Bartlett there
are now over five hundred tele-
phones connected with the local
exchange. Another proof, if any
were needed, that Bartlett is a
growing town.
Buried at Round Rock
Round Rock,Tex.,Sep.23 The
remains of A. M. Lineberger,
who died in Austin from the
shock of the death of his wife
three weeks ago, were brought
to this place today and interred
by the side of his wife.
If our highways are to be con
structed for the sole benefit of
the uuto speed demons or for the
silly joy riders, let's abolish the
highways and- return to paths.
Will Build Residence.
Mr. J, W. Hightower has let
the contract to E. C. Sonntag
for the construction of a hand-
some bungalow on his Dohaho
farm near town. Mr. and Mrs,
Hightower will move to their
new home when completed.
Our Cotton Receipts
Up to 6 o'clock yesterday eve-
ning 5,436 bales of cotton had
been received in Bartlett, and
tha prevailing price at the close
yesterday was 8.40 cents.
Lights Are Necessary
The Tribune is instructed by
Mayor Kelly to inform the driv-
ers of automobiles that the offi-
cers of Bartlett have been in-
structed to strictly enforce the
law regarding lights on autos at
night. The practice of running
cars at night without lights is
too hazardous to be tolerated.
Supt. Shoemaker ot the com-
press here, informs us that his
firm has compressed up to this
date three thousand five hun-
dred bales of cotton.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE LADIES
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A FREE Exhibition 'on a Living Model
Jmported and Domestic Coat Suits '
In keeping with the progressive spirit off
this store we have gone to, grea.t expense!
to bring this exhibition, to your door, be3
lieving that you with our other lady
friends will show yoir appreciation off
our efforts by the large attendance which
it will bring outi
A.
Neyer beffore outside off the gresa cities in
the East heK.s a ffree exhibition off Models
taken plaice.
-The expenses sre enormoxrs. but we be-"
iieve that the appreciation off our Patrons
is worth more thaoi the money we are
going to spend. '
Mme.
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OF THE
... "Goodtex Factory 4.. w!.
WILL BE AT OUR STORE
Thursday, October 1
She will exhibit Jl that is new for this
FALL. Don't ffaal to attend, get yourselff
posted on the styles off the day, and review
this wond0rffil collection off fforeign aoid
domestic IMPORTED aod DOMESTIC
SUITS. COME PREPARED to make
your selections on the daLy of exhibit.
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Cates, R. F. The Bartlett Tribune and News (Bartlett, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 9, Ed. 1, Friday, September 25, 1914, newspaper, September 25, 1914; Bartlett, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth48893/m1/1/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bartlett Activities Center and the Historical Society of Bartlett.