The Fairfield Recorder. (Fairfield, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, July 24, 1903 Page: 5 of 8
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The Fairfield Recorder.
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1908.
^•..Rate for local adn- per line, one
■lntiertion: 71 cent*. Rate card fnmiah
*d on application. *■*»
Mac Oliphant, the barber and
laundry agent Mexia. 16mtf.
John D. Miller visited Buffalo
Monday.
Miss Emma Ritter is . visiting
In Mexia.
Ju$t try one of the up-to-date
drinks at Campbell’s, Bonner.
Hiram Hill, Esq,, of Palestine,
is in town.
Miss Mattie Mosely is visiting
in Wortham.
Blank Deeds, Notes and Mort-
gages, on hand, at' Recorder
office.
Joe Ivy, of Butler, was in
town Monday.
J. H. Johnson, of Black Jack,
was here Tuesday.
The most popular drinks al-
ways on hand at E. B. Camp-
bell’s, Bonner.
Hunt county went dry by 1600
majority last Saturday.
Miss Turner, of Waxahachie,
is visiting Mrs. Rogers.
Large quantity of all slz
heavy fruit jars, white ru^
at Millers’.
Roy Griffith, of Palestine, at-
tended the Reunion last week.
E. <3. Lindsey, of Post Oak, is
reported quite ill.
A large number of our citizens
are attending the big picnic at
Wortham today. , "1 *
Miss Ora Whittaker is teach-
ing a summer school at Grange
Hall, east of town.
The place to find extra wide
white rubbers for fruit jars is at
A. M. Miller & Son’s..
Walter Hammett, of Corsicana,
is visiting relatives in the city.
Campbell keeps everything.
Call in and get prices before you
go to the railroad. Bonner.
Jno. L. Johnson, of Lanely,
was in town on business Mon-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. T. T. EUmore,
■xSt Lanely, attended the Re-
union.
Go to Jackson Bros., Mexia,
for the celebrated Bain wagons
and Buck stoves. 16mtf.
Rev. Burke, C. P. pastor,
preached at the Baptist church
Sunday.
Miss Mattie Moseley left Sun-
day to visit at Wortham and
Thornton.
Campbell will save you money
and a long ride if you will only
■call on him. Bonner.
Miss Clara Johnson, of Cade,
visited friends and relatives here
last week.
Fryer returned Sunday
from a business trip to South-
ern Texas. 5
A fine stock of typewriter pa-
mper, noteheads, envelopes, etc.,
at Recorder,'office.
H. P. Norman and daughter,
Miss Bruce, of Luna, were in the
city Monday.
C. K. Moffett, Esq., of Wor-
tham was here on business
Wednesday.
Don’t forget to stop at Camp-
bell’s when passing, and get re-
freshed. At Bonner. m29-6.
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E. D. Radford, of Farrar, was
a visitor at the Recorder of-
fice Monday.
Thos. Hay and J. C. Grayham
and wife,.of Little Star, attended
the Reunion.
____m27tf.
Miss Ollie Kirven,rof Wor-
tham, is Visiting Miss Bessie
Dunagan this week.
Dr. Griffith was confined to
his room several days this week
on account of illness.
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Call and see our new line of
men’s and boys’ shoes. Once a
customer always a customer.
jl7tf. Peck & Lott.
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Chas. Miller, of Palestine, re-
turned home Monday after a ten
days’ visit to relatives here.
Bradley Dunagan, who has
been attending a business col-
lege at Dallas, returned Tues-
day. ,
If you want the best cold
drinks that was ever served in
the county, stop at E. B. Gamp-
bell’s, Bonner, Texas.
Walter Sims, who has been in-
disposed for several days went
to Mexia Monday to spend a few
days.
._. _ r
Miss Mattie Watson returned
this week to her home at Mexia,
after a month’s visit to relatives
here.
To Cure r Cold in One Day.
Take Laxitive Broino Quinine Tab-
lets. All druggetst« refund the money
if it fails to cure. E W.« Grove’s signa-
ture is on each package. Price 25 cts.
Miss Bessie Dunagan, who
has been visiting at Wortham
for some time, has returned
home. \
Messrs. J. H. Johnson and
family, and Ed Epps and family,
of Black Jack, attended the Re-
union.
If you are needing anything in the
way of lumber, shingles, &c., figure
with us before you buy.
J. I. Campbell.
S. J. Jackson, M’g’r. m29-t8 Mexia.
The Recorder wag glad to
‘see numerous leading men from
Mexia, Wortham and other
places attending the Reunion,
Mrs. Adams and son, Mr. Har-
ry Adams, of Troy, Ala., mother
and brother of Mrs. W. N. Sneed,
are visiting here.
Mrs. A. G. Anderson left
Tuesday for Jewett on a visit,
and while absent, will attend
the ex-Confederate Reunion at
Marquez. .
Miss U tel la Johnson, of Black
Jaqk, after spending several
days visiting the family of Mr.
Ed Glazener, returned home
Tuesday.
We have just received a nice,
up-to-date line of then’s and boys’
shoes. Every pair guaranteed
or money refunded.
jl7tf. Peck & Lott.
•The Fairfield ball team would
like a game with any team in
the county, on the Fairfield
ground, at any time, Fridays
preferred.
Miss Katie Clark, of Mexia,
who has been visiting friends
and relatives here returned
home Thursday, accompanied by
Miss Newell Compton.
...
be impossible to se-
—m 5f all the vis-
last week, con- they:
I ffivA OTilv tVlA a
to us.
Co. Clerk W. L. Glazener re-
turned from Dallas last week
wMre he has been toe some
time tor his health. He reports
himself to be much improved.
A^lford, of Hico,'spent sev-
eral days visiting relatives and
friends here and at Mt. Zion,
during the past-weejt, returning
home Thursday accompanied by
Miss Inez Childs.
For Rent.
Homestead farm, 147 acres, 95
in cultivation, well watered, nice
orchard and good improvements.
Call on Mrs. E. J. Odom, Ward
Prairie; address, Fairfield. j24
Dr. Haynie’s residence at
Buffalo was destroyed by fire
last Sunday night. “‘"Everything
was a total loss except a piano.
We understand about $150.00 in
cash was also burned.
We are requested to state
that all interested are invited to
meet in the lower story of the
W. O. W. Hall next Sunday
mqrning at 10 o’clock, for the
purpose of re-organizing the C.
P. Sunday School.
Prof. J. E. Willis, of .Sweet-
water Tenn., was in Fairfield
Tuesday and Wednesday. We
understand Prof. Willis has been
engaged as principal of the
Fairfield High School, and will
move his family here next
month.
$10.00 REWARD.
Strayed from my place near
Fairfield, about. July 18, one iron
gray filly, 2 years old, about 13i
hands high, no brand, heavy
mane and tail. One bay horse
mule, about 15 hands high, >2
years old, branded on left shoul-
der with diamond over bar, also
scar on right hind leg between
hock and ankle, above reward
given for information leading to
recovery. , *
J. A. Kelley,
It. Fairfield, Tex.
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Rev. J. W. Richardson, of An-
tioch, was in to see us Thursday.
He has just closed a successful
protracted meeting at Trinity
church, in the northeastern part
of the county. Six members were
received by letter and ten by
baptism.
An event occurred the Re-
union on the second day,
Thursday, the 16th, that was
not down on the program—
a wedding, the parties being Mr.
Dick'Stanton and Miss Eugefiia
Dunbar, two well known young
people of the Antioch communi-
ty. Esq. J. E. Lindsey officiated
at the courthouse.
Colored Teachers’ Normal.
FAIRFIELD-MEXI A.
all DrviflHi
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Ball Game at Reunion Results In
a Victory for the Fatr-
field Team.
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The first day of the Reunion
the Fairfield and Mexia ball
teams met on the grounds east
of town,* where the Mexia boys poor man l He can’t hel
received the worst drubbing
they have received this season,
^he score being 81 to 22 in favor
of Fairfield. This is the fourth
played and won l?y the
Formula tdk the story:
Grove’s Chronic Chill Cure
/ Not 4 patent wadkina: a thin spirituous liquid, of a pleasant bitter taste, mad* at
Fluid Extract PERUVIAN BARK Fluid Extract POPLAR BARK
Fluid Extract BLACK ROOT Fluid Extract PRICKLY ASH BARK
Fluid Extract DOC WOOD BARK Fluid Extract SARSAPARILLA
It Cures the Chills that other Chill Tonics Don’t Cure.
TR Bert General Tonic. _No Cure, No Pay. Price, 50c.
Shooting Affray.
Ou Walter David’s place, near
Yeldell, Wednesday, two negroes
engaged in an affray. Mkc
Black was shot in the face with
a load of squirrel shot, by Wm.
Tanner." Tanner is now in jail.
Wc understand that Black was
advancing on TannbjT with an ax
when shot. ' * ‘
Extent of injuries not learned.
Sheriff Walker and Tax Col-
lector Dunagan attended a pic-
nic Tuesday of last week at
Union, in Pin Oak community,
and report a very pleasant and
enjoyable time, and judging
from their pleased expressions,
when they returned, we are sat-
isfied that a great deal of some-
body’s good cooking was de-
stroyed.
Littlfe Star News
July 20.—Crops will be layed
by in a few days.
Miss Coela Cochran has re-
signed the position as teacher
of our school, and Mr. W. R.
Black has been employed to
teach it.
Dr. Haynie, of Buffalo, ldstrhis
house and contents by fire last
night, caused by a lamp explod-
ing. His piano only was saved.
The doctor has many friends in
Freestone that will be sorry to
hear of his loss.
J. C. Grayham and wife at-
tended the Reunion last week,
also your Aunt
Aunt Seely.
<8 Cff'j&rx
TUi signature ia on mrj box of the genuine
Laxative Bromo-Quiuine iw-su
Uw remedy that min ■ aaM to aaa (W
Agricultural and Mechanical Col-
lege of Texas. ^
The Technological College of Texas.
Tuition free. Necessary college ex-
penses $150.00 a session. Labor fnnd
for needy students. Minimum age of
admission 16. Large additions to equip-
ment. Military training.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT
Lectures, laboratory and experiment-
al work in agriculture, horticulture, ani-
mal husbandry, dairying, veterinary
science, agricultural chemistry, and
economic entomology.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ,o.
Courses in civil, railroad, mechanical,
electrical/ and sanitary engineering,
and architecture. Manual training for
teachers.
TEXTILE SCHOOL
A County Normal for colored
teachers will beheld at Fairfield,
FTeestone countv, Texas, com-
mencing Aug., 3d, and closing
Aug., 28th, 1903. Prof. N. A.
Banks, A. M., graduate of Wil-
berforce University, ex-presi-l. Four years course in textile engineer
dent of Paul t^mn College, and4 ^ ata<5oji“ reco5vGd noxt 8e8810n
principal of Lincoln High School,
Palestine Texas, has been en-
gaged as principal. All teach-
ers wishing to prepare for ex-
amination are cordially invited
to attend. Tuition $3.00. Board
$2.00 per week.
‘ • H. M. Cox,
^ J. R. Blaine,
. Com. of Arrangements.
GENERAL SUBJECTS
Thorough training in English; His-
tory, Economics, Mathematics, German,
French, Spanish, Physics, Botany,
Chemistry, and Geology. Technical
courses required of all students. For
catalogues address J. A. Baker, Secre-
tary, College Station.
David F. Houston, L. L. D.,
President.
CHICHESTER'S ENOUSH
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Cross?
clp it.
It’s his liver. He needs a
liver pill. Ayer’s Pills.
OTTS LIVER STABLE
(Successor to Cotton.)
Feed and Transportation
Special attention given to stock left with us.
Rates reasonable. Richards & Parker, Phone.
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T. E. LONGBOTHAM
DEALER IN
Lumber, Shingles, Sash, Doors
i Lime and Cement.
and
Sells at the lowest market price and pays the higheal
market price for cotton. :: :: * :: ..
WORTHAM.
TEXAS.
New Dress Lawns *
New Laces J
Real Hand Made Tortion Laces *
New Collars ^
Stamped Linen Turnovers, New Belt*, New Stock Ladies Slippers, W
Laced Hosiery, New Line Misses White, Pink anu Blue Hosiery. A;
New goods coining in every week, we think we have just what you ^
want. We try to show yon new goods every time you come in. K
' YOURS TRULY
4McClintic & Proctor*
WORTHAM. TEXAS.' X
MmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmrommmK
f C. J. TURNER, 1
Dry Goods, Grc—-
ies, Farm Sup; j
and Feed Stufj »f
every Description. aStflc 3
WORTHAM, . . . T:ELXLAJ3. ||
This-ia the lawyer—a man of sense—
With his hands in his pockets—no offense—
Onto this joke you may not fall,
But read it again and you’ll see it all
And his cunning extends to his feet, because
He wears Selz Shoes.
Sale on ihoM manna what
Starling doaa on ailvar.
Want your moustache or beard a
beautiful bnnrn or rich black 1 0:
Buckingham’s Dyi
HUM, el druggists <wW. P. HtllfcCa., Msshu»,H.Hl'|
Ton iHdn'l worry—ther'rr right.
Chicago
Largest Manufacturers of Good
Shoes in the World.
Make BETTER SHOES
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Kirgan, Lee. The Fairfield Recorder. (Fairfield, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, July 24, 1903, newspaper, July 24, 1903; Fairfield, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1107382/m1/5/?q=music: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fairfield Library.