The Provost Guard (Texas City, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, March 13, 1914 Page: 2 of 8
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TRAIN LEAVES TEXAS CITY 2:40 P. M.
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2,326.03
7,999.89
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11,857.50
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South Texas Lumber Co.
Total
$148,577.33
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the new eras of knowledge they
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291.25
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U. S. Bonds to secure circula-
tion ________________-_________
U. S. Bonds to secure
Undivided Profits, less Expenses
and Taxes paid ______________
National Bank Notes outstand-
ing ---------------------------
Due to other National Banks___
Individual Deposits subject to
check ________________________
Time certificates of deposit_____
Certified checks________________
Cashier’s checks outstanding___
United States deposits_________
Postal Savings Deposits________
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Through Standard
Electric Lighted
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ST.LOUIS-CHICAGO
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Superb Dining Car
Service
S. L. WERDEN, Ticket Agt.
Texas City, Texas
CAUCUS PLACES IN NOMINATION
CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR AND
COMMISSIONERS.
CONSOLIDATION OF TWO LARGE
FIRMS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE
EARLY NEXT WEEK.
TICKET IS NAMED
FOR CITY OFFICERS
PRINT SHOP THAT
DOES GOOD BUSINESS.
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“QUICKEST TIME”
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Progressional.
D. J. PRICE, G. P. & T. A.
Houston Texas
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THOUGHTS ON WEST END.
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We strive to please each customer
by prompt delivery and sanitary work.
Phone 150.
STATE OF TEXAS,
County of Galveston.
I, A. B. Phillips, cashier of the above-
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of
my knowledge and belief.
A. B. PHILLIPS. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
11th day of March, 1914.
J. L. HERMAN. Notary Public.
Correct—Attest:
SCOTT MARSHALL,
EDWIN MILLS,
J. L. CORBETT,
’ Directors.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Texas
City (No. 9936), in the .State of Texas,
at the close of business, March 4, 1914:
RESOURCES.
' and C. F. Boyer were in Galveston
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HARLOW-GAMMAGE CO,
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S. Deposits_____$ 10,000.00
Married women are persons who
consider the personal liberty of their,
husbands to be bondage to themselves.
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The dryest time is jdst before the
downpour.
The Harlow - Gammage Company,
carrying a general line of dry goods
and gents’ furnishings, will open for
business early the coming week in
the new building on Sixth street. This
firm will occupy a very large and
modernly-equipped store room, and
carry a splendid line of merchandise,
with every facility for giving the pub-
lic the most satisfactory service pos-
sible.
Mr. P. D. Harlow, of P. D. Harlow
& Co, and Mr. T. E. Gammage, of the
Gammage Dry Goods Co., will be in
personal charge of the new firm, 'ably
assisted by a corps of trained sales-
men and salesladies. That this strong
combination will be a sure winner is
the prediction of The Provost Guard.
SAN IeON
MRS. LESLIE DODD, Correspondent.
The Empire Theatre
We speed over the land as the
lightning—
Aviators, they cleave thro’ the air;
The crux of earth’s thought from the
ether is brought
And we read it at once, if we care.
We’ve tunneled ’neath rivers and
moantains.
We’ve harnessed the cataract’s fall;
The desert and plain we’ve made em-
pires of grain—
Our machinery garners it all!
MAY BE SEEN FOR THE LEAST PRICES
AT THE NEW MOTION PICTURE THEA-
TER ON SIXTH STREET.
TICKETS ON SALE AT ARMY EX-
CHANGES AND ORDERLY ROOMS OF
THE SECOND DIVISION, IN TEXAS CITY
; At a caucus held Wednesday night
under the auspices of the Good Gov-
ernment League, a full city ticket was
indorsed, to be passed on by the vot-
ers early in April.
All present participated in the meet-
ing, and the nominations were unani-
mous on all except one candidate, and
lacked but two votes of being unani-
mous on the one mentioned.
Following is the list of those named:
For mayor. Dr. W. W. Insley; for com-
missioners, Geo. E. Whitney and J.
G. Terry. All these gentlemen are
well known locally. Dr. Insley has
resided here several years and stands
high in business and professional cir-
cles.
Mr. Whitney is one of the old-timers,
and has many warm friends in the
city. Mr. Terry is a prominent citi-
zen of West End, and a member of
the screwmen’s and longshoremen’s
unions.
We’ve studied and brought forth
new learning,
New gospels and creeds have we
wrought;
ened its pace—
Remaking the race we have quick-
E’en the secrets of God have we
sought!
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We know not the work of the future.
The deeds of the sons of our race,
Mrs. A. Tiederman returned to
Galveston Wednesday, after a pleasant
visit with her West End friends.
The Ladies’ Aid of the Methodist
Episcopal Church south will give to-
night, “A Trip Around the World.”
The tourists will purchase tickets at
the church. The fare will be five
cents for every country visited. The
Aid extends a warm invitation to all
to help a good cause.
Mrs. J. G. Wood and Mrs. J. R.
Henson returned Friday from Hemp-
stead, where they attended the mar-
riage of a cousin, Miss Clara Henson.
Mr. C. R. Boulder and wife of Wel-
don, Texas, have moved to our city.
Mr. Boulder will open a barber shop
here in the early future.
Mr. Earle C. Wright was in Houston
Monday on business.
Messrs. James Witherow, Harvey A.
Thomas, R. C. Trube, James Denton
The Keystone Printing Co. of Gal-
veston, has added much modern
equipment, and a line of office sup-
plies to their progressive business,
and are better prepared than ever to
serve the public. Mail or phone or-
ders from Texas City or the Main-
land may be sent any time, and will
receive prompt attention.
Prices and work guaranteed to be
the best, and prompt delivery a spe-
cialty. Blank Books, stationery and
anything for the office.
Remember the Keystone Printing
Co. on your next order. Phone 99,
216 Tremont street, Galveston, Texas.
(adv.)
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Many young couples think they
cannot live without each other, and
later learn they can’t live with each
other.
We’ve banished the night in our
cities,
Incessantly traffic dins on;
By night then must toil as by day
they must moil—
To millions the sunset is dawn!
Loans and Discounts____
Overdrafts, secured and
cured __________________
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If Price, Quality and Fair Dealing
Count—
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A cold heart and an icy stare make
electric fans wholly unnecessary.
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Dan Cupid does some funny stunts,
but don’t blame him for all the license
business transacted at the county
clerk’s office. ,
White are both sick at the Willoughby
home. -
Mr. E. E. Parker and Mr. G. W.
Graham attended the new county
business league at Galveston Saturday.
Special committees were apointed to
secure more favorable schehules from
railways and interurban. Quite an
amount of enthusiasm was manifested
which no doubt will be a great benefit
to the entire Galveston County, a spe-
cial committee was appointed on
drainage and legislation. Mr. J. E.
Walker, of League City, as chairman
with J. H. Leonard of Dickinson and
E. E. Parker as committeemen on this
department. Mr. G. W. Graham of
San Leon is on the roads and drain-
age committee also on the traffic and
commerce.
A short drive to that portion of our
town commonly known as the “West
End” revealed to us a unique com-
munity. Unique inasmuch as it is a
part and parcel of the municipality of
Texas City with but little benefits de-
rived from such municipal authority.
It is true that these peaceful and gen-
erally home-owning citizens are per-
mitted to walk down to Uncle Sam’s
postoffice and get their mail wtihout
extra charges or toll for such privi-
leges. And, they can, if they have the
money, buy meat and groceries from
the down-town merchants at the same
prices usually charged to other cus-
tomers. They can have cisterns to
catch the free waters from the heav-
ens and are permitted to burn coal
oil lamps and travel over their own
streets prepared by private subscrip-
tion, but if they want to use the motor
car which passes by their door they
must go a mile up the track or nearly
a mile down the track before they are
permitted to enter and pay their fare.
But what is the difference? These
men have bought their property from
the gentiles. And, then, besides, they
are permitted to pay their taxes to
defray the expenses to run the city
government, which donated to a water
company permission to furnish them
with pure, wholesome water and pro-
vide for them an up-to-date sewerage
system, build street car lines through
their streets and furnish them with
bright incandescent lights. But why
should these honest laboring men care
even if they do have to pay the old
fashioned scavenger man for his
monthly-performed services. It may
be cheaper to use the tallow candle
for light, haul their water by the bar-
rel and let their streets go undrained
and run the risk of pestilence from
the results of over-crowded and un-
sanitary conditions and in time the
franchise holders will either give them
better service or permit some other
company to do so.
The “West End” folks might not
know that they belong to Texas City
if it were not for the tax-paying time
and the nightly visit of the pound-
master.
secure Postal
Savings__________
Other bonds to se-
cure Postal Savings
deposits ___________
Premiums on U. S. "Bonds______
Bonds, Securities, etc__________
Banking House, Furniture and
Fixtures _____________________
Due from National Banks (not
reserve agents) _____________
Due from State and Private
Banks and Bankers, Trust
Companies and Savings
Banks _________________-____I
Due from approved Reserve
Agents _______________________
Checks and other Cash Items
Notes of other National Banks,
Fractional Paper Currency,
Nickels, and Cents___________
Specie _______________$ 10.802.50
Legal tender notes___ 1,055.00
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer (5 per cent of cir-
culation) _____________________
Miss O. D. Toland spent Sunday
with home folks.
Friends of Dr. Griffin are glad to
welcome him back to San Leon. Dr.
Griffin is from Kansas City, and
came here to look after his acreage,
which he has. put out to oranges.
Mr. and Mrs. Backman have located
in San Leon. They bought land situ-
ated back of Mr. Kaiser’s residence,
and expect to build right away.
Last week Mr. McCullum passed
away and was buried in Dickinson.
Mr. McCullum and Mr. Brown have
spent thirty-five or forty years to-
gether, living on their boat on Dick-
inson Bayou near the San Leon sta-
tion. They have spent most of this
time fishing. Mr. J. Cronenberger
conducted the funeral services.
Mr. Franklin has moved back to
his cottage in San Leon.
Mrs. Willoughby entertained a crowd
of young people Thursday evening in
Mrs. White’s house. A very pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all there.
Mrs. Charles Mayer entertained all
of the young people here Friday even-
ing in honor of Bert’s birthday. Sev-
eral contesting games were played.
Miss Davie, Miss Ellis, James Fuller
and Vernie Fuller received prizes.
Sandwiches, cake and chocolate were
served at a late hour. Everyone said
they had a fine time.
Mr. Lathrop was called on the jury
this week. He went to Galveston
Monday, but the cast was postponed.
Mr. and Mrs. Joyce "motored to Gal-
veston Monday.
Mrs. Leslie Dodd was a Galveston
visitor Monday,
Miss Josephine and Frank Bavaux
came home from Galveston Monday.
They have been spending a few days
with their sister, Mrs. Millard. Mrs.
Millard and children accompanied
them home for a visit with her mother.
Miss Lois Saunders spent Saturday
with Miss arriet Dodd.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Draughon, Mr.
and Mrs. Leslie Dodd, Miss Clothilde
and Eunice Bavaux, Lois Saunders
and Harriet Dodd spent Friday even-
ing in Seabrook.
Mrs. James Hotton and son spent
Wednesday night and Thursday with
Mrs. C. J. Blume. Mr. Hotton and
Mrs. Blume went to Alvin for trees.
Mr. Hotton spent Tuesday in Hous-
ton.
The Truck and Fruit Growers Asso-
ciation held their election of officers
Tuesday evening at their regular
meeting. Following officers elected:
A. L. Lathrop, re-elected president;
Charles Mayer, vice president; J. Cro-
nenberger, re-elected secretary; Mr.
Blume, re-elected treasurer. The la-
dies served refreshments. Mrs. Blume
and Mrs. Dodd gave them all a pleas-
ant surprise by having the table beau-
tifully decorated to celebrate St. Pat-
rick’s day. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Parker
entertained them all with several se-
lections on the mandolin and guitar.
A very pleasant evening was spent.
Next meeting the first Tuesday of
April. Everyone interested in the im-
proving and building up of San Leon
is invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Dodd entertain-
ed Mr. and Mrs. J. Cronenberger at
dinner Sunday.
Miss Gladys Christenson is back to
school, after several weeks of illness.
Miss Bertha Willoughby and Mrs. Lilly
Saturday on business.
The Western Union Tel. Co. are in-
stalling a clock circuit, and will have
“U. S. Observatory Time, Hourly.”
The clocks have arrived, coming down
on the S.S. Ocmulgee from New
York, and will be installed soon as
other materials arrive. The office
will have a master clock, which will
add greatly to the appearance of the
office. Let the good work go on and
let’s keep progressing.
Mr. C. W. Cahoon, vice president
and general manager of Pierce-For-
dyce Oil Ass’n of Dallas, was in our
city Friday on business.
Mr. L. W. Matterson was in Hous-
ton Saturday on business.
Mrs. H. M. Poole returned Tuesday
from a pleasant visit with friends in
LaPorte.
Mr. S. W. Hubbell spent the day
Sunday in Galveston, visiting home
folks.
The officers of Twenty-sixth Infan-
try gave a very enjoyable little hop
in the K. P. hall Tuesday night. Mu-
sic was furnished by Twenty-sixth
Infantry band.
Mr. Luke Mooney, superintendent of
Pierce-Fordyce Oil Ass’n of Ft. Worth
was in our city Wednesday.
Mrs. J. L. Corbett entertained with
a linen shower complimentary of Miss
Nita Allen, who is a pretty prospect-
ive April bride, whose engagement to
Rev. Bradford was recently announc-
ed. Those present were: Mesdames
Philips, Reeves. Wilcox, Blackstone,
Allen, Taylor, Russel, Clayton; Misses
Irva Allen, Ama Allen, M. Thomas, S.
Lyan, Mary Hogwood, Blanche
Stroupe; Mildred Bosford of Austin,
niece of Mrs. Walter Wilcox.
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Parlor Meat Market 2
STRICTLY SANITARY 3
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NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, CORNER FIRST AVENUE NORTH 3
AND THIRD STREET 3
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Choice Beef, Mutton, Lamb, Pork, Ham, Bacon, Corn Beef, Tongue, 3
Sausage and Dressed Poultry Always on hand 3
FREE DELIVERY TO A LL PARTS OF THE CITY 32
TELEPHONE 315 - TEXAS CITY 3
OSCAR WALTERS, Prop. 3
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LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in__________$ 25,000.00
Surplus fund __________________ 6,250.00
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Nelson, H. L. & Harris, James B. The Provost Guard (Texas City, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, March 13, 1914, newspaper, March 13, 1914; Texas City, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1577462/m1/2/?q=%22Military+and+War+-+United+States+Armed+Forces+-+United+States+Army%22: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.