The Matagorda County Tribune. (Bay City, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, January 23, 1914 Page: 2 of 12
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SUNDAY AND MONDAY
WITH THE METHODISTS
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All persons hunting, gathering pe-
cans, removing wood or in any way
trespassing on any of the lands be-
longing to the Hawkins estate or to
the undersigned will be prosecuted.
HY. RUGELEY,
J. H. BRODIE,
Exs. Estate of F. Hawkins.
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NOTICE.
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The Men Folks Can Save Their Poll Tax Money
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FOR SALE—One 4 1-2 n. p. self
contained, Olds gasoline engine; fit-
ted with Schebler carburetor,
first-class condition. Reason
selling, have’ installed electric mo-
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Last Sunday came in the midst of
our spring-like spell of weather and
nobody had excuse for absence from
the sanctuary of the Lord.
The Sunday School repoJ^howed
improved attendance bi/c n^Boy any
means up to high-water mWk, as it
should have been.
The morning sermon was an elab-
oration and illustration of that por-
tion of the Sermon on the Mount em-
braced within verses 19 to 33 of the
Sixth Chapter of Matthew; wherein
the Great Teacher counseled his dis-
ciples to guard against fretting anx-
iety for food and raiment, because
the Heavenly Father provides abun-
dant food for the sparrows and gor-
geously clothes the lilies, and surely
he will not see his immortal crea-
tures for whom he sacrificed his only
Son suffer for these things. The
great lesson ends with the exhorta-
tion, “Seek ye first the kingdom of
God and his righteousness, and all
these things shall be added unto
you.”
The evening hour found the large
auditorium well filled to hear Pre-
siding Elder Thomas, and he gave
them a soul-stirring discourse upon
the Witness of the Spirit. For ah
most an hour he held the close at-
tention of the large congregation
while he piled proof upon proof of
the great doctrine that the Gospel
comes in with power and with much
assurance.
The choir was still without their
director; Bro. Yost being still de-
tained at the bedside of his sick
mother in Arkansas. But under the
leadership of their president, Mrs.
Martin Thompson, they rendered
some fine music at both services.
At the close of the morning ser-
mon three ladies and one gentleman
'came forward and united with the
church.
Presiding Elder Thomas remained
over till this afternoon’s Santa Fe
train, and on Monday night he held
the first quarterly conference of this
year. Nearly all of the official board
were present, and the reports were
all encouraging. The finances were
shown to be in excellent condition,
having a surplus in all funds, and
the people are cheerfully keeping up
their assessments. Indeed so well
was the business in hand that it was
all disposed of within one short
hour. The increased membership
showed that we are entitled to an
additional steward and Bro. C. Lang-
ham was elected. As. Bro. I. E. Jolly
is to move away, Bro. John R. Cas-
tleton was elected to the board to
take his place.
REYNOLDS
MOORE
THE PARTICULAR PLACE FOR PARTICULAR PEOPLE
If They Will Come To Us and Buy Their Necessities
OR THE MADAM CAN SAVE IT FOR HUBBY
If She will Visit Our Women’s Department and Buy Her
Needs. Only a few days in which to do good for Your Country
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Tew is reported quite ill
and has been confined to
the city for the past
her sister, Mrs. J.
ed to her home to-
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.oom for several days.
Mrs. W. C. Berg, after a two-days’
visit with Mrs. Amos Lee, returned to
her home in Matagorda yesterday.
J. C. Willis returned Saturday from
a business visit to Galveston, Texas
City and Houston.
Misses Julia Meece and Arzilla
Clark attended a social affair at Has-
ima Friday night.
Hon. John W. Gaines returned home
yesterday from a business visit to
Houston.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bruce of Mata-
gorda were vsiitors to Bay City Satur ■
day.
Mr. Goodwin Sterne of Matagorda
spent Saturday in th ecity.
Building continues to go on in Bay
City and the lumber yards report a
good business for this time of the
year.
Mr. Frank Anselin returned today
from a business visit to Eagle Lake
and will re-open the shooting gallery
on Seventh Street.
The laying of the sewer main has
reached its north end destination and
the company is engaged in ditching
the laterals in that vicinity.
Mr. J. W. Logsdon of Houston, who
has been in the city for the past sev-
eral days visiting with Mr. C. L. de
St. Aubin, returned home Saturday.
R. E. L. Myers, who is representing
a loan company of San Antonio, ar-
rived in the city yesterday from Lock-
hart and will be here on business for
several days.
Mrs. J. C. Campbell of Laural, Miss.,
who has been
siv months ’
L. Walters,
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rip up and down
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s regular monthly
the Matagorda Bap-
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■%ar Bay City and the
m just as he was pre-
■^e to Iago. He lost con-
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( To Loan on Improved Lands
At 8 per cent interest, 5 ears time. If
( your security is satisfactory we can make
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Madam
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Saturday.
Flower boxes, displayed from the
second story windows in your busi-
ness section, create a most favorable
impression on the part of the visi-
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H. F. ANDERSON STARTS
ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
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PLANT TREES NOW.
Place
Tribune,
of your
closest
end of it.
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Have you found the place where
you can render the most efficient
service in the general development
of your community, and are you on
the job?
We have on exhibition in the lots
adjoining the Tribune office specimens
of our large selection of trees, all good
and guaranteed. For the next thirtv
days, which is the very best time for
transplanting, we are offering these
trees at a ridiculously low price,
tfd-w BAY CITY NURSERY.
On the basis of having a greater
subscription list than all the papers
in Matagorda County combined, we
solicit your advertising patronage.
The Tribune is the most widely cir-
culated and generally read county pa-
per on the Gulf Coast of Texas. If
this sounds strong, come and investi-
gate the list—it’s open to all interest-
ed patrons.
There can be no complaint about
the work being done on the streets of
Bay City. Our only difference lies in
I the manner. The block-at-a-time
^method has all other ways backed
^completely off the map. Try it once
and the people will certainly appre-
ciate it.
Bigger paper today filled with
(choice, fresh advertising matter and
local news. Our merchants realize
the value of newspaper space and
have valuable suggestions to make to
our readers.
The Tribune had to be enlarged to-
Admiral accommodate the increased ad-
vertising patronage. If our mer-
chants will get into this praiseworthy
and business-like habit we could soon
be in the position to give them the
pony Associated Press service and a
morning paper. Think this over,
friends, and see if it isn’t worth the
while.
Hon. Jas. H. Roach of Blessing is
in the city attending court.
Attorney Staten of Victoria is in
the city representing the Frisco rail-
road in a damage suit.
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J. T. BOND FOR COUNTY CLERK.
stated to
Thompson
make
R. F. Anderson, proprietor of the
General Store, today begins a cam-
paign of systematic advertising and
from now on his ad will appear reg-
ularly in both the Daily and Weekly
Tribune.
Mr. Anderson handles a general line
of goods, consisting of a choice and
constantly fresh stock of groceries, i
dry goods, shoes and hardware,
store is handled by a courteous and
business-ilike corps of salesmen who
do everything possible to please the
trading public.
In addition to the above, Mr. Ander-
son makes a specialty of country pro-
duce and buys and sells everything in
the produce line. Watch for his ads
as they appear from time to time and
share your patronage with this grow-
ing institution.
/ In today’s issue of the. Tribune will
be found the announcement of J. T.
Bond for the office of County Clerk,
his candidacy being subject to the ac-
tion of the White Man’s Union Pri-
maries which are to be held on Sat-
urday, May 2.
Mr. Bond has been serving the
county as chief duputy clerk under
County Clerk Lloyd for sometime and
it is safe to say that there cannot be
found in Texas a more capable pub-
lic official. His work is far above
the average which combined with Mr.
Bond’s characteristic, courtesy and
efficiency makes of him an ideal man
for the place.
His experiences in public life cover
quite a period of time which adds ma-
terially to his fitness for the position.
'Other than these few remarks pertain-
ing to his candidacy the Tribune can
add but little of value for the reason
that Mr. Bond is well known by all
to be a kind, affable and capable man.
Your support and influence is ear-
nestly solicited.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Stowers return-
ed yesterday from Houston where
they visited for several days.
/ Mrs, D. H. Brasfield left today for
/Collegeport where she will be
Iguest of Mrs. Burton D. Hurd for the
week.
Mr. J. B. Phillips of Matagorda is
in the city visiting his daughters,
Mrs. F. M. Pennington and Mrs. J.
D. Moore.
. Mr. F. M. Pennington was appoint-
ed yesterday to be manager of this
office of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company to succeed T. A. Wil-
liams who becomes cashier for the
Santa Fe.
Mr. F. Heinbaugh and family have
moved to ctiy from Collegeport.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bagby of Citrus
Grove spent today in- Bay City.
Mr. B. M. Hatchell of Palacios was
in the city today, coming over to pay
taxes and attend to other business
matters.
Elmer Lohnes, editor of the Bless-
ing News, was a business visitor to
the city today.
Mr. Geqrge Truitt of Palacios spent
yesterday in the city campaigning.
Mr. F. L. Rugeley, a prominent
merchant of Matagorda, spent today
in the city on business.
Commissioner W. E. McNabb of
Matagorda spent today in the city on
business.
Mr. Abel B- Pierce of Blessing is a
business visitor to the city tiday.
Colonel John N. Simpson of Dallas
is in the city looking after his farm
at Simpsonville. The colonel will re-
main with us for several days.
Dr. P. A. Jaring of Brownston, Ind.,
is spending a few days in the city
with a view to locating.
Mr. B. E. Lambert, an old friend
and neighbor in Birmingham of our
fellowtownsman, B. E. Norvell, has
spent a week visiting Mr. Norvell and
is so well pleased that he will soon
locate here. Mr. Lambert is a con-
tractor and builder.
Mrs. Wells Thompson, her nieces,
the Misses Green, and nephew, Har-
vey Littlefield, left yesterday for
Houston. Mr. Littlefield
the Tribune that Mrs.
would, in all probability,
home in Houston.
Pay your taxes before it gets too
Hate.
Mrs. F. A. Murray and son of
Coleman are in Bay City visiting Mrs.
Murray’s son, Tom Murray.
Mrs, Frank Carr of San Benito is
in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
(Bert Carr.
Mr. Chas. E. Duller of Blessing was
a business visitor to the city yester-
day.
' Mrs. R. R. Lewis, after sometime
'with homefolks in Houston, has
turned to her home in this city.
Mrs. Rawle Buckner of Houston is
tin the city visiting with
Louis Kempff and Miss Kempff.
Mrs. M. E. Wright of Houston is in
the city visiting her friend, Miss Loula
Ayers, for a few days.
Bert Carr was in Galveston Satur-
day at the trial of Jim Green who was
? convicted in the Federal Court on
the charge of bootlegging.
If you wait until the last day to
pay your taxes the chance will be
against you, and if you get crowded
out it will be your fault.
Mr. G. F. Meece has accepted a po-
sition with Doubek & Hawkins and
is now engaged in collecting for that
firm.
W. C. Duncan and T. L. Lewis vis-
ited the big gas well at Clemville yes-
terday and came back much impress-
ed with the freakish spouter.
Get your garden in shape. A good
spring is indicated and you can keep
from becoming an express wagon
customer if you so choose.
Miss Nellie Brown has returned
from Marlin where she has been for
several days at the bedside of her
grandfather who is quite ill.
Only a few days left in which to
pay your taxes. Remember that this
is election year.
The January issue of the “Frog” is
going to be one of the most interest-
ing and best gotten up of any pub-
lished. Be sure you get a copy and
preserve it.
Monday was a busy day with Coun-
ty Clerk W. C. Lloyd and his corps of
assistants. Twenty-three instruments
were filed for record in addition to
other official work and the general
routine of business.
your advertising with the
Of all the odds and ends
business which needs the
attention is the advertising
You can throw away money
easy at this game.
Mr. J. A. Campbell and wife and
Master Albert Ray, 'accompanied by
their mother, Mrs. L. V. Campbell,
departed for their home in Laurel,
Miss., after a month’s visit with Mrs.
Campbell’s sister, Mrs. J. L. Walters.
They are much pleased with Texas.
Mr. G. B. McKissick came over
'from Ashby yesterday and spent the
/day in the city. With the Ashby peo-
ple, according to Mr. McKissick, ev-
erything is on the upward str end and
the farmers busy with their spring
plowing.
Mr. W. G. Legg, a prominent farm-
er of the Ashby settlement, was a
business visitor to the city yester-
day. He stated that while no one
was getting rich at Ashby everybody
is making a good living and living a
life of splendid contentment.
Mr. Wm. Cash says that he has aj
fine lot of choice tomato plants. They ’
are the A. & M. Early variety, the
kind that yielded so abundantly and
early for the writer last year. These
are perhaps the earliest tomato plants Cupid will be here Friday and,maybe
'ever raised in the city.
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CONTRACT NUMBER 7.
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Sealed proposals, addressed to
Commissioners’
J NO. T. PRICE LUMBER CO.
MAKES PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Dr. A. Wallace and wife of Sweeny
visited the city Saturday.
■' In today’s issue is a page ad for the
'I. L. Pitluk popular store. Mr. Pit-
luk proposes, next Tuesday to open
his doors with one of the most at-
tractive reduced price sales held in
the city for sometime. It should not
be thought because of the low prices
quoted in Mr. Pitluk’s magnificent ad
that the goods offered are of an in-
ferior quality, for the reasoh that
those who are familiar with this store
know that the goods are all of stan-
dard make and strictly atune with the
demands of the times.
Don’t lay the Tribune down until you
have carefully read the Pitluk adver-
tisement.
We invite the careful attention of
our readers to the page ad of the Jno.
T. Price Lumber Co. which occupies a
page of today’s tribune.
This concern is one of Bay City’s
new business enterprises, and today’s
ad is in the shape of an introduction
or announcement of the business to
the public, and a statement concern-
ing the large and complete stock of
lumber carried at their big, new yards
in this city.
We bespeak for this company your
careful perusal of the ad and trust
that you will find it interesting and
of benefit to you.
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DON’T OVERLOOK PIT-
LUK’S PAGE AD TODAY
the
Court of Matagorda
County, Texas, for the construction of
a six-bent bridge across Hardiman
Slough, and an eleven bent bridge
across Caney Creek on the Pledger-
Van Vleck road. Proposals will be
received by the court at Bay City,
Texas, until 10 o’clock a. m. of the
24th day of January, 1914, and at that
time and place, will be opened and
read.
- Detailed plans and specifications
may be seen at the office of the en-
gineer in the Boney building at Bay
City, Texas.
All bidders will be required to use
the itemized proposal sheet
can be had
gineer.
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proposal sheet which
at the office of the en-
J. H. ELDRIDGE.
County Highway Eng.
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Smith, Carey. The Matagorda County Tribune. (Bay City, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, January 23, 1914, newspaper, January 23, 1914; Bay City, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1299660/m1/2/?q=%22%22~1&rotate=0: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Matagorda County Museum & Bay City Public Library.