Upshur County Echo (Gilmer, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 20, 1916 Page: 1 of 6
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Gilmer. Texas. Thursdav. January 20. 1916.
teen th Year
D STRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS,
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were
include the 100 y^rd dash.
lay race, and three-lgged
tment made through Sena-
eppard, who accompanied
Chile
in
Sanders; cashier, W. C. Frazier; J. C. Taylor and Louis Logan.
assistant cashier and bookkeep
R. L. Maltox.
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Jan. 17.
Jan. 18.
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your
iums
Y NOT PROMISED
OTTON SHIPMENT
Mil Declines to Accept
isk Because Staple
Is Contraband.
Holder has been right
Ito lagrippe, bat is some
, re*
race
Entries
be tied
Death of Wm. D! Proctor.
At the home of his sister,
Mrs. W. M. Parker, just as the
clock struck midnight, January
15, 1916, Wm. D. Proctor died.
For some years his health had
not been robust and he fell a
. N. Pope of Fort Worth,
lent of the Texas organizai
nd chairman of theiational
’s marketing, committee.
president; W. C. Barnwell, cash-
ier; H. M. Patterson and H. L.
Goodson, assistant cashiers.
Gilmer Bank Off icials.-
Following is a list of the direc-
tors and oficers of Gilmer banks
i.- Get
tly for
If you buy out of town, and we
buy out of town, and our neigh-
bors buy out of town, what in
the thunder is going to become of
this old town? Trade with the
merchants who advertise.
“Primary Spelin"— Garvin
Hester and Miss Emit Young.
“Order in the School Room’’—
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' city authorities have granted
permission for the use of the
. square for trading: on trade
day. Bring your trading stock.
In the two races, it is necessary
that entries be made by 1 p. m.
Fraternally,
GEOEGIA FOsTER, -M
County Secretary.
elected Tuesday Jan. 11,1916:
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
Directors: T. 8. Ragland, J.
8. Barnwell, J. W. Croley, D.
Duphrate, J. W. Wall, secretary.
Officers: T. 8. Ragland, pres-
ident; J. 8. Barnwell, vicepresi
dent; H. P. McGaugby, cashier;
L. G. Martin and W. A. Marshal
assistant cashiers.
of contraband by both Eng-
and Germany. The policy
»t granting such insurance
s without regard to the port
ntination, and the admission
the cotton is for ultimate
ery in Germany is said to
sh an additional reason why
risk will not be accepted by
overnment's bureau.
Luther Bullock, who has been
very low with pneumonia, is im-
proving slowly.
There will be singing at the
school house Sunday fternoon.
Everybody invited.
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R. A. Martin,
C. W. Beene,
Miss May Von Logsden
B B. Elder.
Committee.
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the hose just vacated by Hood
Cain.
Winston Still and J. R. John-
son are sick this morning, not
being able to attend school.
* Jemima.
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W. F. Proctor Dies at College
Station.
College Station, Texas, Jan.
18.—W. F. Proctor, State agent
in charge of farm demonstration
work in Texas, in joint employ
Willingham, Rev. I. T. Williams
ofticiating.
Success to the Echo and its
many readers.
COKRK SPONLENT.
Mings Chapel.
To the Echo: •
Carl Blanchard was sick w lth
lagrippe last week, but is now
better.
Mr. Reynolds had the misfor-
tone to get his leg broken last
week when his mule became
frightened.
George Beavers and wife re-
turned from Taylor county last
week to make this their future
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Kiev, Russia, Jan. 18.—Lutak, .
the important fortress in Volby-
nia, one of the triangle offortifi-
cations there, is being evacuated
by the Germans, according to
information obtained from pris-
oners arriving from that place.
Four thousand prisoners have \
recently arrived here from the
Southwestern front.
Shady Grove.
To the Echo:
GERMANS EVACUATING
A RUSSIAN FORTRESS
I Ends
iv Cost
ttrac-
could
is were
argain
f-worn
ihington, Jan. 18.—Presi
Wilson today expressed
interest in the proposed
lent of cotton to Gemmany
i Farmers’ Union when the
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CINPEHILEA,
o the White House. It is
derstood that hope was
• The Program Committee of
the Northwet Upshur County
Schools met at Gilmer Saturday
Program For February Trades
Day, Monday February 7,
1916.
Upshur County Farmers Union
will meetin Gilmer on this date.
11 a m.—Dr. Grafke will ad-
dress the citizens of Upshur
county, at the court house on the
subject of Tick Eradication.
1:15 p. m.—Fat Man’s Race—
190 lbs and over 100 yards. Prize
$100. , -
1:30 p. m.—Three legged race,
100 yard#. Entries in this even
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Number 11
C. E. Colei’ and Miss Myrtle
Arrington.
The State Course of Study—
B. B. Elder.
“Methods in Teaching Lan-
guage”— Miss Berma Goolsby
and Mrs. C. W. Beene.
Instrumental Music.
“Importance of Reading” —
Miss May Von Logsden.
“Compulsory Education”—R.
A. Martin.
Song.---
Noon- Dinner for -everybody.
1:30 p. m.— Athletics.
The afternoon will be spent
with contests in racing, jump-
HegAaora-epooe
Upshur County Echo
of selling intoxicating iqyors in
violation of law; was lon trial........-
yesterday.
of Animal Industry of Fort
worth, and Dr. E C. Cannon,
inspector in the service now lo-
cated at Marshall, were in Gil-
mer last Thursday to address
, the Farmers Union meeting.
Owing to the cold wave the meet-
ng and speaking were called off.
। These gentlemen will be back in
Gilmer i next Trades Day, the
first Monday in February, at
which tilne Dr. Grafke will make
an addrss on tick eradication.
It sufficient interest is mani-
fested in the „roposition,Secre-
tary McElroy has made arrange
ing, basket ball and games to be
phrticipated in hby all schools
who so desire.
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January 15, and arranged the
following program, to be render-
ed at Simpsonville January 29.
16 a. m.— Opening- Ehorus_by
ail—“America.”
Welcome Address—G. C. Hart.
Response—C. W. Beene. __
Music—Mrs.J. H Lee.
“Benefits of Cnsolidation’*-
audience for them.
Trading on the square. The
London, Jan. 19. tIt is slated -
at the Foreign Office that no news
has been received confirming the
recent statements from Ger-
man sources of new develop-
ments in Greece and that the
Think It Over!
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Departed.
W. D. Proctor died at the
home of his brother-in-law, W.
M. Parker, in Gilmer Saturday
night at 12 o’clock of pneumonia.
He had been sick eleven days.
The remains were interred at
the city cemetery Sunday after-
noon*at 3 o’clock. Prof. B. B.
Elder conducted the funeral ser-
vices. Deceased was 62 years
old and was a member of the
Christian Church. He leaves a
son, Ed. Proctor, at Dixon, Texas,
and a daughter, Mrs. Bettie
Halton, at Quitman, Texas.
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Will Speak on Tick Eradication.
Dr. H Grafke, assistant in-
spector in charge U. S. Bureau
Notice.
On account of the inclemency
of the weather The Upshur
County Farmers’ Union, meeting
was postponed. It will convene
in Gilmer the first Monday in
February. We are still expect-
ing a grand meeting and urge
each local to send a full delega-
Mings Chapel.
To The Echo: I
We are enjoying some real
winter now.
There is a great deal of sick-
ness in this section of the county
at present. Lots of la grippe.
Misses Dora Morris and Rana
Vessel visited friends at Pritchett
Saturday night and Sunday. •
The youngsters enjoyed a par-
ty at the home of John Ellis
Saturday night.
M. Reeves of West Mountain
visited in this community one
day last week.
Jack White and Carl Willeford
and Mise Loda Willeford at-
tended a leap year party at
Smith Ridge Saturday night.
Miss Cordia Craig has been
visiting relatives in Pritchett the
last few days.
George Beavers and wife re-
turned home froth West Texas
last Tuesday.
Dr. J. J. Foster left here
Saturday for New Orleans, where
he intends taking a medical
course before he returns to his —
home in College Park, Ga.
A little girl came to make her
home with Robert Long and
wife a few days ago.
* Bill Case of Mt. Pleasant is at
work for O. B. Simms.
Miss Eva Beavers visited rela-
tives at Rocky a few days ago.
Robert Long and family of
Grand Saline wil make their
home here this year.
Uncle Jim Craig has been sick
for several d
Seburn Sustaire .of Saltillo
has been visiting relatives and
I cotton men say they have
jection to British seizure if
get the 27c a pound they
romised in Germany. The
et price is 12c. That is
[the British have been pay-
n seizures.
FARMERS & MERCHANTS
NATIONAL BANK.
Directors: J. R. Warren, J.
H. M. Childress, W. C. Barn-
well, H.- M. Petterson, R. C
Docia Puckett of Enon
ast week with her daugh
rs. Jeese Holder. Stillo
as and family have moved
r commpnity; they occupy
together, thus two entrants will
run on-three legs. Prize $2 00.
Divided between the < winning
couple.
2 p. m.—W. P. Young of
Blossom will speak. Mr. Young
is brought here by the Farmers
Union. - —
7:30 p. m.-R. D. Bowen of
Paris will address the citizens of
Upshurcounty on “co operation
between theFarmer and the
Business Men.”
Each of the speakers are in-
reports are believed to be un-
founded.
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for boysr the sack race and po
tato race for girls. The jump
ing may include the running high
jump, standing broad ump and
pole vault. Basket ball for boys)
and gi rls.
! — 7:80 p. m.—The evening pro-
gram is intended lor tiie students
' of the schools participating
Spelling contests will be given
in all grades from 4th to 9ih
inclusive, each school to enter
not more than two pupils to the
grade. Besides this, each school
‘ will be expected to furnish one
number for the program, such
as speeches, recitations, etc.
An invitation is extended to
teachers and people of -other
school district to attend these
exercises.
victim to pneumonia after an
illness of about eight days.
M r. Proctor lost his wife
years ago. One child had died
in infancy, and the other chii
dren, a son and daughter, now
grown,.survive him.
For more than forty of his
sixty-two years the deceased has
been a faithful Christian. His
chiefest delight seemed to have
been in the service of his Master.
His home for the past eight
years has been wish his sister,
Mrs. Parker, and family, who
have patiently, kindly and loving-
ly cared for him. Owing to this
care and anxiety, Mrs. Parker
was unable to be out, and so a
brief service was held by the
writer in her home Sunday af-
ternoon.
A number of neighbors, rela-
tives and friends were present
and accompanied the remains to
their last resting place in the
Gilmer cemetery.
“Blessed are dead who die in
the Lord. . . ; they rest from
their labors and their v:orks do
follow them.”
Rspectfully,
B. B ELDER.
Indian Rock.
To the Echo:
There wasn’t any Sunday
school yesterday on account of
the bad weather.
Howard Ward is very sick
with pneumonia.
Miss Kathleen Tillman of Gil
mer visited Miss Corine Williams
Saturday and Sunday.
, Mrs. Hex Bullock and children
of Huntsville are visiting her
sister, Mrs. F. O. Reynolds.
The young people enjoyed a
nice party at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. R. R. Williams Satur-
day night.
Miss Fannie May McClelland,
of Gilmer was the guest of
Miss Virga Dee McClelland
Saturday and Sunday.
Willis Floyd and Mrs. Otis
Shipp are able to be up again,
after having the Lagrippe.
Jim Berry and Lee Robertson
of Glenwood attended the party
here Saturday night.
Miss Myrtle Simpson is very
sick with lh< Lagrippe.
John ast and family have
moved to their home near Grace-
ton.
Dave Bruner and family have
moved Into our community from
Hallville. We are glad to wel-
come them back.
Officers: J. R. Warren, presi Schoot -Rally at SimpsonvHte.
dent; J. H. M. Childress, vice-
Rev. R. E. Fletcher, Evangelist
Of Campbell, is in the community
for the purpose of holding a
series of meetings-at night at
Bethel Church but has only
preached one sermon on account
of the incienency of the weather.
There was married at the home
of the bride’s parents on the
evening of the 15th inst, Mr.
Robert Chappell and Miss Exar
out that the Government
I be in position to gurantee
afety of the cargo after it
United States jurisdiction.
iVer, what the Government
ble to afford. It was stated.
I be given through the
Department. Mr: Pope
the impression that the
[ would make the shipment
ay. - t
kt the war risk bureau
( not give insurance on the
■ent was definitely learned
he Texas visitor at the
jury Department. No in-
ice is given on contraband,
nhas been declared an kr-
GILMER STATE BANK.
Directors: W. B. White, Neill
Buie, F. L. Futrel’, W. W. San-
ders, W. R. Stephens, W. O.
Boyd, R. L. Mattox.
Officers: President, W. B.
White; vice-president, W. W.
of the United States Department friends here the past week,
of Agricultume and the A. & M.
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Several more civil cases were
disposed last week, mostly,
divorce suits. They will be re
ported after court adjourns so
as to gel all cases of that kind
together.
The Grand Jury turned in
twenty more indictments, six of
them being for felonies. The
Grand jury took a recess last
Thursday until next Monday.
The criminal docket was
taken up Monday. The special
venire case of Homer Smith,
charged with murdering his
wife, occupied some- time. He
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College, died’ suddenly at his
home here this morning. Ai
though Mr. Proctor had been
slightly for the last few days,
the serious nature of his illness
was not suspected. TAis morn-
ing while dressing he became
very ill and died within a few
minutes of heart failure.
Childress. •
The racing-may was uiveta life sentence mn the--!
A . penitentiary on a plea of jguilty. -
- The else of Willie Venn! charg-
ed with engaging in the business
Mt. Gilead.
s Echo:
I first Quarterly Cenfer-
lor 1916 on the Rosewood
It convened at Mt. Gilead
h Friday Jan. 14. The
ding Elder, Rev. Turren
preached the eleven o'clock
on.
e Barton and family of
। Mound visited at J. L.
I and attended conference.
Oral from here attended
ineral of Mrs. William Hill,
died early Friday morning
mly, at the home of her
er-in-law, J. O. Gamble ol
good. Interment was made
isewood cemetery late Fri-
fternoon.
I and Mrs. Aubrey Odom of
ispent Saturday night and
y at J. L. Still's.
Imie Burnett and family
■ relatives at Grice Satur-
■ht and Sunday.
■ Madie Walker, spent
| night with Mrs. Aubrey
of Enon.
■ Davis, and wife of Grice
I Mr. Holder Saturday
teresting and know their sub er, J.H. Mathis; assistant cashier,
jects. We hope-for a large
, - must be in couples,
'resident met Mr. Pope by cjoining legs will
Fpsvapcrpgiggt.ti
Missionary Society Meeting.
The W. M. Society met Mon-
day January 17 in the parlors of
the M. E. church. The Mission
Study “Child in the Midst” led
by Mrs. W. O. Barnwell, was
very instructive. In spite of the
inclement weather quite a num-
ber answered roll call.
A short business session was
held to elect two officers, the old
ones having resigned. Publicity
Supt., Mrs. Strickland; agent
for Missionary Voice, Mrs.
Lawrence, also delegates to
annual conference ofW. M. E.
to be held at Marshall Feb. 8 to
11th, Mrs. John Wilson, alter-
nate, Mrs M. P. Mell.
It is hoped that a large num-
ber from Gilmer will be repre-
sented at this conference.
Reporter.
on that date—otherwise the
events will be called off.
mhents to spend one half hi a time-
Barnwell, J- E. Croley, E. F. lin Upshutcounty in preliminary
Aldredge, B.D. Futrell, H. J. work. ___ '
ment War Insurance January 17th.
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Stephens, J. J. Upshur County Echo (Gilmer, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 20, 1916, newspaper, January 20, 1916; Gilmer, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1414361/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Upshur County Library.