The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger (Caldwell, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 94, Ed. 1 Friday, December 21, 1928 Page: 1 of 8
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CALDWELL. BURLESON COUNTY, TEXA8. Friday, December . 1928
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Christmas Around
About Caldwell
The Christmas spirit seams to be
premeating the citizenship through*
out the county, as <s evidenced by the
trading that has been going on dur-
ing the motnh. There hasn't been
any unusual buying by the trade, no
big rushes, but practically every day
that has be*n at all agreeable tor
people to get out, they have visited
the Caldwell business establishments
and have gradually purchased their
holiday supplies. Virtually every day
since Thanksgiving, since the holiday
merchandise has been on display peo-
people began buying and have kept
the process up until the present time.
It is gratifying to see the number
of the Caldwell mechante who have
decorated their places of business for
the holidays. It helos much to create
the Christmas spirit, which everyone
should posses* at this time. It de-
notes enterprise and public spirited-
ness. Christmas to many is growing
rather commonplace anyway. It helps
to buoy those V-ho are wont to casu-
ally pass it by unconcerned, and for-
cea a certain amount of enthusiasm.
We would mention the names of many
of those who have gone to the trouble
to decorate for Christmas, but
fear we might fail to mention all.
Any way they are to be congratulated,
and H is hoped that throughout the
years to come, every Caldwell mer-
chant will fall in line and help to
make Calcfwell an attractive place at
this season.
We would overlook another feature
of the Christmas spirit should we
fail to say something about the splen-
did holiday decoration* that have been
erected on the front porches of a
number of the Caldwell homes. On
many streets, front porches are ap-
propriately decorated for the holiday
sesson. Some have lovely Christmas
trees all decorated with tinsel, etc.,
and illuminated brilliantly with elec-
tric lights of various colors. These
special holiday decorations add much
la the Christmas spirit, and are quite
conspicious in the evenings, way into
the night. Many of the homes have
been decorated on the inside Svhich is
not visible from the outside. Some
of the homes decorated even haven't
children to help enjoy the beauty and
the spirit, but they are decorated just
the same. This all helps. It costs
a little—takes a little time and trouble
but is noticed and appreciated.
Large Crowd
Attended Methodist
Christmas Program
The program of Christmas Music
given at the Methodist church on last
Sunday evening under the supervision
of Mrs. A. A. Lee as choir director
and Mrs. J. W. Ripple organist, was
well received and enjoyed by every
one. At an early hour the main au-
ditorium and balcony were filled to
capacity as the other churches of
the city dispensed with their even-
ing services, Which cooperation the
Methodist congregation appreciates
very much The church was beauti-
fully decorated with ferns, and poin-
settias in floor baskets placed very
artistically. In the center of the
rostrom was a manger covered with
hay symbolic of the birthplace of the
Christ Child. To the right and near
the ceiling gleamed the Star in the
East, which waB electrically lighted
and shone as in days oí old.
The program opened when Mrs.
Ripple appeared at the organ and
played that grand old song, "Joy to
the World," as the choir marched in.
With the accompaniment of the
church orchestra of tiwelve members
with six different instruments the
congregation arose and sang this
wonderful hymn. All felt the spirit
of the season. This was followed
by a prayer by Rev. A. S. Broaddus
of the Baptist church
A prettier Christmas carol has
never been written than "There's a
Local Fire Company
Recently Reorganized
The Caldwell Fire Company has
been completely reorganized during
the past month, and the city is to
have an active and interested depart-
ment in the future to combat any pro-
bable fires that may occur.
The members have been meeting
regularly and they plan to wor kour afternoon,
ways end means to purchase some tor of the
Prominent Caldwell
Attorney Buried
Here Last Week
Chas. S. Williams, aged 74, one of
this city's most prominent and wide-
ly known attorneys died at his home
here Thursday evening of last Vreek. J
Funeral services were conducted ¡
from the family residence Saturday
Rev. H. C. Casey, pas-
Presbyterian church of
new equipment The method that this city, assisted by Rev. W. O.
they have mapped out to persue in Wright, pastor of the Baptist church,
raising funds at once is to sell 2,000 conducted the services. Burial was
chances at an automobile at $1 each, made in the Masonic cemetery.
The officers have ordered the printing j Mr. Williams was a native of
of the tickets and they «will be Mississippi. He was born in Mis-
placed on sale immediately. ¡sissippi Springs in 1854, and came to
The company appeals to the public Texas about 1875, when a mere lad,
throughout the county Í-. buy chances and located permanently in this city,
to help the work along. The News | He was educated in the schools of
has been advised that a new six cylin- j Mississippi. In 1880, after
der W29 Chevrolet has been deter-
mined upon in the drawing. This car
we undestand will be sold to the com-
pany around cost and will be the lat-
est model in every respect.
The membership of the neHvly or-
ganized company stands at fifteen at
the present time and they expect to
increase the membership to 18 the
maximum in the course of the jiext death severai ag0# He ^ 8Ur.
wife and
íppi. in 1880, after moving
to thiji city, he commenced to prac-
tice law, the profession he follotaned
up until the time of his death.
He was married three times. To
Miss Emma Chiles of this city, to
Miss Lydia Austin of Utica, Missis-
sippi, and Miss Ada Bush of Terry
Misc. Hi? wives by his first and
second marriage proceded him in
few days. The new officers are: G. A.
Rankin, Chief, Leo F. Chernowsky,
First Assistant Chief, Johnnie Broad-
dus, Second Assistant Chief, Harry
D. Reeves .President, W J. Alexan-'
der, Secretary-Treasurer "and John W.
Schiller, Fire Marshall.
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31,506 Bales Cotton
To December 1st
We are not certain, but would gam-
ble on it wire it necessary, that there
will be numerous visitors here for
the holidays. Some will be visitors,
but many will be former residents,
relatives and friends. Regardless of
who they might be, relatives, ."rienos,
or ncAv comen , it should be the solemn
duty of every citizen t > cordially
greet them and do t-ery n.ng poss.-
blc for their entertinment. while they
are in our midst. Help to make every
body in fact feel like they have spent
the happiest and most enjoyable
Christmas in their lives. It pays
dividends.
song in the Air," Which was now, rj . „.
sung by the congregation with the OUrleSOn vOUnty (jlFIS
orchestra.
The anthem "Heavens Melodious
Strains," rendered by the choir with
Misses Kathercne Pitman and Evelyn
Edmunds soloists, was indeed beauti-
ful.
The organ Solo "Meditation" by
Stults given by Mrs. A. A. Lee
showed the musical ability of this
capable choir director, and demons-
trated very plainly the different in-
! struments imitated in the pipe or-
gan. The violin Solo, "Souvenir" by
| l'rdla by Mr. A. A. Lee, accompanied
by Mrs. A A. Lee on the organ,
'would have moved any one with a
, heart of stone and made them realize
! the violin really is the "King )uf
Instruments."
' The next number was really the
¡ feature of the program. The Christ-
i mas Story in Costume.
The church was darkened except
; for the light of the "Star in the East"
and Mesdames R. S. Bowers, J. W.
I Ripple and Evelyn Edmunds sang the
i trio "Rest Thee, David's Town." No
musii could have been sweeter or
j g.ven Svith more feeling. Immediate-
ly 1 E. Brooks with citar tenor
voice sang the recitative, which an-
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A regular issue of this paper will
be published next week. This is
contrary to the policy of former man-
agements. We feel like there will be
current news that should be published
While it is fresh and this is why we
expect to continue straight on through.
If any one should come into poscs-
sion of any kinds of news we want it.
Turn it in. Advertisers will find
this week an appropriate time to ex-
tend New Year Greetings to their
friends. Tell us your desires and We
will assist you in arrangements. With
the co-operation of the advertisers
we will plan to put out a jam up New
Year issue.
Best Wishes To All For A Merry
Christmas.
nounced the coming of the four shep-
herds represented by Rev. W. K. J.
Ha sler, Robert and Charles Porter
: !n' J. !Parker. in , «bes of the
time ; ;:d ¡ng shepherds crooks. They
vi.wed the Star in The East wonder-
ing among themselves. The angel ap-
l>! a red on the left and none could
lave been more beautiful than this
one, who was Lois Brooks, dressed in
a while robe with glistening tinsel
and wings representing real feathers.
The spot light placed in the balcony
wis thrown from the shepherds to
the angel und buck again which pre-
sented a scene not to be forgotten
As the shepherds disappeared Mrs
A. A. Lee in her wonderful high
soprano voice sang "Glory to God
| Cotton ginned in Burleson Coun-
j ty from the 1928 crop continues to
mount, according to the figures re-
cently released by the Department of
Commerce, Washington, through the
Bureau of the Census. Up until De-
cember 1st. 31,516 bales had been
1 ginned against 25,449 up to the same
date last year.
. Final ginning figures for the 1928
crop will be promulgated March 21st,
1929. If the weather permits, there
are yet several bales to be picked
and ginned in the county.
i The figures for surrounding coun-
ties are as folloWs: Brazos, 25,942;
Lee, 11,816; Robertson, 43,219; Mi-
lam. 65,145 and Washington, 35,840
1 bales.
The State has ginned 4,403,110 up
to December 1st, compared with 3,-
881,410 up to the same date last year.
The suite as a whole, like Burleson
County is harvesting one of the larg-
est crops in some time. The
known crop on record for th
was approximately 4,000.
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vived by his third wife and six
children, Mrs. Mable W. Shannon of
Harpersville, Miss., and Dabney Wil-
liams of Jefferson, Texas, by his
flrst marriage, and four children,
Misses Mattie, Ada Ve, Elizabeth
and Francia by his last marriage.
Mr. Williams was converted early
in and joined the Methodist
chur<fh', later the Prebyterian. For
the past number of years he had
been a member of the local Presby-
terian church. He was an able law-
year and practiced in all the courts
of the county for more than forty-
five years For the past several
years, he * specialized in civil laV,
met tuesk evening
m ncmot of business
Organization Planning Broad Program Coming
Year. Wants To Get Members Together
To Gain Common View-point.
At a regular meeting of the Board
of Directors of the Burleson County
Chamber of CommCTce held Tues-
day evening the directors voted
unanimously to stage a special win-
ter time banquet, to serve as an
honest to goodness get-together
meeting to review the accomplish-
ments of the organization during the
past year, and to map out a program
of work during the coming year.
The banquet is to be held during
the middle of February following the
busy season of inventorying and
'winding up the business affairs of
this year.
C. E. Cade, was selected by the
Board of Directors to head the com-
mittee on arrangements and was in-
structed to appoint his working com-
mittee from the list of members.
Tickets for the occassion were set
at a price of 75c per plate. The ban-
quet is to be a stag affair and mem-
bers are permitted to purchase as
many tickets as they may choose.
It is the full intention of the or-
ganization to hold quite an elaborate
affair. The program is to be a pep-
py one—jam up and entertaining in
every way. A prominent outside af-
ter dinner speaker of note will be ob-
tained for the special occassion. The
d rectors mentioned several individ-
uals, but none Were definitely decided
upon. Victor H. Schoffelmayer, Ag-
ricultural Editor of the Dallas News
and Semi-Weekly Farm News and
Mr. Ward, of the Texas ,Cotton Seed
made it a study, and was regarded as Crushers Association, both of Dallas
being one of the best posted law- Were suggested. Both are able men
yers in the county. He had scanned j 0f w.de knowledge and experience,
the county records many times, dur- They are ai80 entertainers,
ing Iria-professional career, prepared f This meet¡ng of the Chamber of
many real estate transfers, until ( Commerce Directors was the first
he was well acquainted with nearly regular meeting held in about six
every rea. estate owner, tract of weeks. It has met in special session
land and sul dr ii ion in the county.
lie enjoyed qi ite an extensive law
PiMi.*ttee. and many "were numbered
among his clients, some of long
standing.
About four or five months ago, his
health suddenly failed him, and he
was confined to his home during
most of this time. Every kind of
two or three times recently for spe-
cial purposes but not to transact
regular business.
The Board was well represented
and full two and one half hours were
consumed in passing on various mat-
ters. The following members were
present: H. G. Womble, President,
C. C. Nelms, H. H. Womble, F. H.
medical attention was administered Hitchcock, J. F. Polansky, C. A. Bain,
him during his affliction and illness W S. Childerss, H. W. Childerss, As-
without avail. Not with standing, sistant Secretary and C. E. Cromartie.
Judge W. M. Hilliard Was settled
tain ing reduced freight rates on cot-
ton which were granted some time
ago and passed on to the farmers.
Purchasing of permanent fair
grounds was discussed. This matter
was deferred until the general meet-
ing in February to give the directors
time to investigate the matter and
formulate some concrete ideas to
present to the membership.
The State Highway Program for-
mulated by R. S. Sterling of Houston,
based on a three cent gasoline tax
was endorsed by the Board of Direc-
tors of the Chamber, and the Secre-
tary was instructed to send Mr. Ster-
ling notice to the effect. The Board
was solidly in favor of the Sterling
plan.
The prizes in the rodent campaign
were ordered awarded and the exact
date was set for two o'clock, Satur-
day, January 5th, here in Caldwell.
Presentation of the two loving cupa
won at the County fair by San An-
tonio Prairie school and Union School
was set for January 11th, and 18th.
F. H. Hitchcock, head of the com-
mittee to inspect the kitchens entered
in the "better kitchen" contest con-
ducted by the colored population, and
financed by the Chamber of Com-
emrce, reported on his work. He
stated that four of the kitchens had
been inspected out of the twenty-one
entered. On account of the condition
of the roads he asked for further time
and more assistance. He was in-
structed to make special arrange-
ments to facilitate completion of the
works in order to bring it to a close.
Mr. Hitchcock expressed great sur-
prise at the constructive work the
colored agricultural and industrial
workers were accomplishing. He
"was amazed, he said, at the manner
in which the contestants' kitchens
were equipped and kept. The Cham-
ber of Commerce pledged $50.00 in
prizes for the best kept kitchens.
H. W. Childerss, Assistant Secre-
tary gave a report of the financial
condition of the organization, which
reflected a sound condition. Approx-
imately $900.00 was reported being
in the treasury.
Judge Hilliard was present at the
Meeting in connection •with some
business he had with the organization.
He seemed to be impressed with the
fur in full for his services in trans-j work the organiaztion was doing, and
porting cotton in connection with ob- ¡ applied for membership.
R. Woodson.
They were dressed in long robes
with mask and head dress as was the
Kastern custom. Kaeh brought his
gifts and on viewing the Star in the
East they, too wondered among them-
>1 ves. The male voices in the choir
ang "Wo Three Kuigs of Orient
Are", as the wise men paid homage,
to the NeW Horn Baby of Bethlehem
and Mary the Mother of Jesus.
Never was a scene more impressive
(•r more solemn than this one, and as,
the Wise Men and Mary passed out
every one realized vividly the sacred-j1
ness of The Christmas Story.
The lights were turned on and the
P. T. A. Holds Regular
Monthly Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the
Parent Teachers Association was
Cooks Point School
To Render X'mas
Program Tonight
Cooks Point will open the Christ-
largest -V],. William's gradual weakened con-
county (jj v.-jih the 'iid of the family,
he continued a certain amount of his
lega! practice at home. He stayed
with his loyal clients and they stayed
with him, almost until the time of
his death, as long as his strength
would permit.
.\i a gentleman, Mr. Will ams
possessed a quiet and unassuming
personality. He was reserved, even
tempered and slow to offend He en-
joyed and appreciated his family and
home. He was u kind husband and
loving father, lie had many staunch
friends throughout the county. He
u.i> u\eru! ut.d highly isUiimd by • play js being considered which we 'iC 1,ll*ny attractions, consisting of a
the mem lers o te ar. t was, profitable as Gypsy fortune teller ~ —u—1 -*
constantly interested in his commun- SU,L ^ <• " .
i it y state and country, and took ¡ wel1 as entertaining. ¡chance and many
1 stand on all important issues that
held on the 13th with the President mus holidays 'with two plays and a
Mrs. C. W. Bullock in the chair. ca,"nival given at the school house
Several important matters were dis- Friday night, December 21st.
cussed and disposed of before the pro- * he carnival will begin at G p. m.
gram was entered into. A home tal- Admission will be free. ! here will
Many relatives and friends of the
family, both in and outside the city
attended the funeral.
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which was very entertaining A talk
ent features of the carnival, the mer-
choir sang the beautiful Christinas |
on High." The audience was inspired J anthem "All Hail the Glorious Morn",
and silence prevailed. Now came after which the evening offering was
from the right "Mary the Mother of taken. Mrs. Ripple played, during
Jesus" represented by Mary Penn this part of the service, "Silent Night,i
Bowers, in Svhite robe with mantle Holy Night," as only a musician can,1 * 'GiltX! vldllYlS rOmier
and truly the Old Mnsters have never, featuring the Chimes on the organ,! Caldwell Publisher
painted a more perfect Madonna than which was very suitable just at this
was she. She took her place at the season | F. W. Shannon, prominent South lovely folk dance by six litttle girls m a<<", to be given by the first se-
ttle manger where was the The congregation \vas again asked Texas publisher and insurance man delighted every one as only children vt.n grades of the school. Dolls of
new born King. The reflection of to rise and join in singing another and former owner und publisher of can. |(,f many nations will be represented
a wheel of
chance and many other interesting
Mrs. Birdie Stone one of the efficient features. There will be a uniform
teachers of our school presented a price of 5c for every attraction at
splendid Christmas program consist- the carnival.
ing of a pageant, with the children ! fiy var¡0Us donatlong to the differ.
by Rev. W. E. Hassler on The Origin chants of Caldwell have helped to
of Santa Claus and a Christmas Carol ; make it a success.
by Mrs. A. A. Lee were much enjoyed. ¡ The program for the cvening will
Several readings were given and a begin at 8 p. m. -with "Chris t-
a tiny light in the bottom of the man- Christmas Carol "Oh Little Town of the News-Chronicle of this city, died
Mr. and Mrs. Gay, Mr. H. H. San-
dal, Misses Mary Dcnson, Signe
Quick, Xeniu Voight, Myrtle Lee
Peters and Jiinmie V. Connell of
Round Rock cnmc in Saturday to at-
tend the funeral of Mr. C. S. Williams
Saturday.
ger cast the halo of the Christ Child. Bethlehem," with Orchestra accont-
From each side now came six little, pan" :• nt :< ":or which the benediction
girls in long white robes singing "Si-, was <''ven by Rev. E. A. Potts.
lent Night, Holy Night" in perfect1 Seldom does a local musical or-
unison ,while their sweet voices i/.ntion present a more finished pro-
thrilled the vast congregation. ¡¡nam than was this, and the church
As this scene was changed, the as a whole "wishes to thank every
three Wise Men appeared represented > no who in any way helped to make
by W M. Stone, J. L. Giddings and it the success it was.
at his home in Wharton yesterday
morning after a lingering illness of
three weeks. Mr Shannon contract-
id pneumonia about three weeks ago
which caused his death.
Mr. Shannon was well and favor-
ably known here and over the coun-
ty and his friends Sv'ill certainly
be grieved to learn of his death.
Altogether, the Mothers present in costume. Thi play will be fol-
considered this had been n very help- lowed by n "Christmas Pageant", to
ful meeting and the officers of the P. be given by the seventh, eighth and
T. A earnestly hope that one of the ( Ninth grades, with the intermediate
New Years resolutions of every par-1 grades as a chorus. The pageant
ent "will be, "1 will join the P. T. A.", «. ill represent the birth of Christ.
The next meeting will be Jan. 10, The program will be closed by
1029. Santa's distributing his Christmas
We wish of each and all a Merry
Christinas and llapp.\ New Year.
gift to all the good boys and girls
from the beautiful Chriutmat u^.
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