The Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 28, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 12, 1907 Page: 3 of 10
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T. * Bastrop Advertiser' PURELY PERSONAL. INTERESTING McDADE DOTS
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EPISCOPAL SERVICES
Services next Sunday at Cav- j
John Allen was in the city fiom McDade, Oct, 1st, 1907.
Utley, Tuesday. j Edi'iOR Bastrop Advertiser:
It is a Ion}? lane that
Dick Roe, of Paige, was in the
airy Episcopal church, at 10:30 A. county seat, Monday.
M , and 7:30 P. M. Sheriff Woody Town-end at-
The Morning subject: I ersonal ^nded COurt in Austin, this week.
Work and its Effects. I . • Co*.,-
Evening Tevt: "What does it | J- T. Reid was in town, Satur-
Proflt if a Man gains the Whole day, riding the largest horse m
World and Loses his own Soul."
Sunday School at 9:30 A. M-,
sharo.
Rev. J. H. Sw ann, Rector.
BLANKETS AND COMFORTS
At the old prices.
Elznek Mercantile Co.
OPERA HOUSE.
A popular price attraction at
the Opera House, Monday and
Tuesday nights. Prices, 25, 30
and 50c.
—The best sewing machine on |
Earth only $15.00.
Louis Eilers.
— Regular services, as usual, at
the Methodist church, Sunday.
The Pastor, Rev. a. B. Davidson,
will leave for Conference, to be I that place.
held at Yoakum, in two weeks. \
1 Dr. A. L. Brown and little son,
the eitv.
Mrs. A. L. Brooks, of Jackson-
ville, is a guest of her sister, Mrs.
K. M, Trigg.
Charley Johnson, of Austin,
spent Sunday with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnson.
Attorney Robt. A. Brooks vis-
ited Smithville Friday afternoon,
returning Saturday morning.
Sheriff Woody Townsend and
District Clerk Thos. H. Parks
were visitors to Jeddo, Saturday.
W. W. Litton was in the city
from IJpton, Saturday, and a
pleasant caller at the Advertiser
office.
Miss Audrey Johnson leaves
to-morrow, Saturday, for Lower
Hill's Prairie to teach the school
M
— Buy your Hats, Shoes, suits,
or in fact, anything to wear in
the men's line, from an exclusive
men's store.
Gill Price a Gill.
—Notwithstanding the intense
heat of Saturday night last, there
was an excellent attendance upon
the convocation of the Royal
Arch Chapter.
—Harry is again at his old
stand, next to Midland Hotel,
and will be glad to feed you when
in town. Don't forget Harry.
—A subscription paper recently
circulated in Bastrop, to raise
money for Mi's. Ryan and six
children, the widow and children
of Peter Ryan, aggregates about
$75.00.
SLEEP EASY
On a Texas Queen Mattress.
Sold only by Elzner Mercantile
Co. __
NOTICE.
Mv office hours after October
1st, will be on Mondays and Sat-
urdays, from 8:30 A. M. to 4:30
P. M. Office with County Attor-
ney, first floor. The other time
will be spent visiting schools.
Respectfully,
Hartford Jenkins.
Master Albert, were in town from
Upton, Saturday, and as usual,
the Doctor moved the figures on
our subscription book to June '08.
("apt. B. D. Ordain returned
the early part of the week, from
a visit to Tennessee. Mrs. Orgain
and daughter, Miss Dru, may
likely extend their visit a month
or two longer.
Roy Grimes, wife and cute lit-
tle baby boy, are over from Bay
City, to spend a weeks with the
parents of Roy, Mr. and Mrs. W.
11. Grimes and family. They do
say, however, that his main ob-
ject in visiting the old home at
this time, was to exhibit his little
cherub to relatives and friends.
Hon. A. S. Burleson, one of the
ablest and most popular of Texas'
Congressmen, spent last Tuesday
morning in Bastrop, receiving a
hearty welcome from his legion
of Bastrop friends, all of whom
assured him of his solidity all over
this section. Indeed, is the name
of Albert S. Burlesan a household
word here, and as Congressman,
there is not a man in the district
who can touch him.
GO TO THEM.
Their prices are Right- For
Dry Goods and Winter Clothing.
Elznkr Mercantile Co.
Rev. J. M. Alexander. Pre-
siding Elder, of Austin District,
spent Wednesday and fhursday
here, looking after the interests
of the Methodist, preparatory to
the session of the Annual (Confer-
ence, which meets in Yoakum,
October 30th.
SHE! SEE!
Elzner Mercantile Co., for
Winter Dry Goods.
—Monday, Oct. 7th, Mrs. J. F.
Nash entertained a number of
friends at her residence, the occa-
sion being the'anniversary of her
birthday. Refreshments were
served at the usual hour, consis-
ting of delicious cake, coffee and
fruits. All present spent a very
delightfnl afternoon, all wishing
the hostess many happy returns
of her natal day.
SALT YOUR HOGS.
With salty salt, and that is
Liverpool, 3<M) sacks now on hand
at Elzner Mercantile Co.
— The regular meeting of T. C.
Cain Chapter, U. D. C., was held
at tlie residence of Mrs. W. .1.
Miley, at 4 o'clock, Wednesday
afternoon. A large attendance
of members present, and an in-
teresting, enjoyable meeting was
held. It was a regular business
meeting, therefore, more interes-
ting to members, and beneficial
to Chapter, a full report of wh eh,
will be handed in by the Secre
tary for publication, next week,
and appear in next issue of the
Advertiser.
is a long lane that never
i turns, so this one has come to an
abrupt turn at last. The old town 1
has made some changes and a few
improvements in the last few'
months, so 1 guess it is about!
time to report them.
Mr. S. L. Brannon has erecUdj
a handsome brick store between
the Post Office and Mr. D. R. Le-
Master's store. Mr. A. C. Har-
vey has bought the Bassist brick
building and added a Ware House.
Mr. J. W. Westbrook has decided
to move back to town, so has re-
moddled and painted his residence
next to the Baptist church. Mr.
Albert DeGlanden has papered
and painted his barbershop, next
door to Mr Ehlo's brick store.
Mrs M. Billingsley has built a
small house next door to Dr. Ad-
kison, in which she conducts her
millinery business. Mr. R. L.
Williams has added quite a num-
ber of improvements to his Pot-
tery, in the way of machinery,
etc. The H. & T. C. Co., have
just completed a handsome up to
date depot, which adds to the ap-
pearance of the town. Messrs.
Watson & Moore have re-painted
several of their rent houses. Mr.
Hammond, of Rockdale, has loca-
ted in McDade, and has opened
up a general stock of merchan-
dise i.i the house formerly occu-
pied by J. W. Watson & Co.; Mr.
M. Bassist is now a Knight of the
Grippe,
Miss Annie LeMaster has re-
turned to the San Antonio Female
College.
Miss Hilda Adkison left for San
Marcos on the first of September,
where she enters the South Wes-
tern Normal College.
Mr. Ralph LeMaster, jr., left
for Fort Worth Monday, to enter
the Medical Institute of that city.
Burres Harvey is attending the
South Western University at
Georgetown.
Mr. Turner G. Billingsley left
for Taylor Monday, to accept a
position as manager of the R. F.
Shoaf Grocery Company.
Roger Wynn is now with the
Brand Mercantile Co., of Bart-
lett.
Mr. Charley Williams left Mon-
day to enter the State University.
School opened Monday, Sept.
30th, with a full attendance, Prof.
Bing, Principal: Mrs. Straws,
First Assistant, with Miss Ella
Bassist, teacher of the Primary
Department.
Miss Sallie Darden left Thurs-
day to take charge of her school
at Ramsey.
Miss Lee Westbrook returned
Monday from Cherokee, where
she has been spending the sum-
mer with her sister, Mrs. Char-
ley Rice.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weather-
ford. of Austin, are visiting Mrs.
Weatherford's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Westbrook
Mrs. R. D. James and children,
of Mon Clava, Mexico, are visit-
ing their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Hammond.
Mr. R. R. Sapp has moved to
Rogers, Bell county.
Miss Hallie Kelton and Rev.
Vincent, attended the Methodist
meeting at Paige.
Albert Smith, of Smithville, re-
cently visited his parents. Mr.
and Mrs. J. C. Smith.
Mrs. Eleanor Dixon, of Manor,
MASONIC.
On Monday evening, a pleasant
meeting of Gamble Lodge, No.
244, A. F. & A. M., was held in
lodge room, at which time the
Master's degree was con ferret!
upon Hon. W. E. Orgain, of Beau-
mont, former representative to
the Legislature from Bastrop
county. Quite a large body of
Masons were present, with a
goodly number from the country.
After the initiation the members
were invited to a delightful spread
prepared by the ladies, consisting
of sand witches, pickles, coffee,
ice cream and cakes, which were
enjoyed by all, while the short
talks were instructive and inter-
esting to the members as well as
the ladies present. It was near
11 o'clock, when one of the most
leasant evenings ever enjoyed
jy the Masonic fraternity of Bas-
trop. came to a close, with many
thanks to the ladies who added
so much to the enjoyment of the
occasion.
E
75 SEWING MACHINES
The Princess Ball Bearing Drop-
head 5 drawer Machine, we will
sell at $15.50.
Elzner Mercantile Co.
MOTHERSMXUB MEETING.
The Mothers' Club will meet at
the School House, Tuesday, Oct.
15th, in Mrs. Jenkins' room.
All members and mothers are
earnestly requested to be present,
as we have business of impor-
tance for children on hand.
President.
Fifty Years the Standard
DR;
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CREAM
BAKING
POWDER
A Cream of Tartar Powder
Made from Grapes
NO ALUM
— -Seventy-five new lock boxes
; have been placed in the po*tofftee
I and Mrs. Brooks inform * in that
a goodly number were taken the
' first day.
— For a good Five Cent Smn'te,
drop in at the People's R ^itauraN
and Confectionary.
The coffee demonstrai ion a
Elzner Mercantile Co., Wednes-
day afternoon, drew an immense
I crowd of ladies, while th * little
ones enjoyed the Police Station
and other attractions to their
hearts can^ent.
— The Texas Queen Mattress
sold by Elzner Mercantile C .
A negro losing in a crap game
at Hillsboro, shot one and he
up a not he r-
5(h) pair ladies shoes 1 ro
only 50c a pair at Louis Filer?.
- Don't fail to see my plates,
cups and saucers, pitchers and
dishes. Cheap.
Louis Filers.
The soul of man is his own
great Battlefield in which no man
can help him.
Don't have people believe that
you keep everything good to eat
in your store by advertising, but
convince them of the fact, when
they come around to buy, that
you have what you advertised.
Below are a few of the good
things 1 keep constantly on hand:
'ig's Feet, Roll Mops, Rus
sian Sardiels, Breakfast Bacon
and Hams.
New Goods will arrive daily
from now on. Something new
every (lav.
Vienna Sausage in 50 lb. cans.
Sour Kraut in 5 gallon kegs, a
specialty.
Fresh Keg Pickles of all kinds.
Cabbage
Potatoes
Onions
Black-eyed Peas
Lady Peas
Cream, Brick, Swiss and Lim-
burger Cheese , js wjth her daughter, Mrs. J. W.
Scur Kraut. Mackerel and Her i Smith on a short vjsit
c, , ,, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Billingsley
Summer Sausage, the fo lowing Spent a few hours jn Bastrop on
brands: Holsteiner, Cervelat and Thursday morning, Sept. 27th.
MISSIONARY TO CUBA.
Rev. Ben O. Hill, graduate of
Southwestern University and
former editor of the Southwes-
tern University Magazine and
correspondent for The Commer-
cial arrived here on a visit yes-
terday. Mr. Hill has been ap-
pointed by the General Mission
Board of the Methodist chur.'h
as a missionary to Cuba and
will leave for his new work in
about a week. Since last June
Mr. Hill has been filling the
Methodist pulpit at Bellville in
the Texas conference. No young
man ever graduated from old
Southwestern more generally
beloved than Ben O. Hill and he
will be followed by the pray ts
of a host of true frieeds in hi.u
great life work. God bless him.
— Georgetown Commercial.
— Don't fail to call and see
the fancy line of suspenders,
mens ladies and ehildrens.
Louis En.Kits.
AMENDMENTS DEFEATED.
An Austin special of the 5th,
says the six proposed amendments
to the constitution, submitted by
the last legislature, and recently
voted on by the people, were all
defeated, even to that of estab-
lishing a Confederate Woman's
Home, which, last report showed
lost by approximately 2,GOO votes,
with six counties to hear from.
The Woman's Home amendment
was undoubtedly defeated by the
votes of very many democrats
who stoutly opposed the Home,
but very strongly favored, and
will use their utmost efforts, at
the proper time, to secure pen-
sions for these grand old women
commensurate with what they
deserve: and further, that there
are very many of these noble old
women who would strongly reject
the Home, but appreciatingly ac-
cept a pension from the State.
In the opinion of the Advertiser,
the pension is decidedly the best
and will be better for the State,
and certainly, more pleasing to
the old women of the Confeder-
acy, dependent in their old age.
— Boy's school suits at reduced
prices. Gill, Price & Gill.
STRAYEITOR STOLEN.
About the middle of August, one
black and white fox hound with
tan head, about 1 1-2 years old,
medium size.
On Saturday Oct. 5, one black
and white fox hound (gyp) tan
i head, same size and age as dog.
A liberal reward for informa-
tion leading to their recovery.
W. J. -Wiley.
Public Texas lands, estimated
at 100,(100 acres, will be placed
on market first of next month.
November.
Car load trunks, will sell
cheaj). Louis Eilers.
for"sale.
20 head of young mules at the
Elzner corner. Price very cheap
and on easy terms.
F. A. Orgain.
Coke Brown.
- Eat at Harry's and grow fat.
Licenses have all b«en paid by
Galveston saloon men.
Oysters, sold in bulk and ser-
ved in any style at Harry's
—
The comptroller announces
l that for this and the next quarter
| the apportionment for the next,
| six months is given at $250, of mi.
The increase in pensions given
approximately at 500, making the
total about 8500.
Fresh Fruit, and all kinds of
Cake, always on hand, at the
People's Restaurant and Confec-
tionary.
Mrs. Margaret Pettigrew, died
at Waco on the 7th, at the age of
79 years. The lady died in the
home where she had lived since
1851—57 years. One son, a resi-
Ulenf of Dallas, survives her.
Buy you Cartridges from
Louis Eilers. Big lot just re-
ceived.
— A sharp sprinkle of rain fell
here shortly after dark on Mon-
day night, lightning, with dark,
lowering clouds, seemingly indi-
cating heavy rain fall during the
night, but the little sprinkle was
aii, followed by cool norther.
Grunder
Fresh Turnip Seeds of all kinds
Fresh Garden Seeds of every-
thing that grows in the garden.
1). M. Ferry & Co. and Bartel-
des Seed Co.
Apples, Oranges, Lemons and
Bananas'
California Grapes when in sea-
son. If you fail to find what you
want to eat call on me.
E. F. Rabensburg.
— For fine Graphite axel grease,
Vasoline and Castor oil grease.
Louis Eilers.
HALLOWEEN
'/en's late style linen collars.
Just in. two for 20c.
Louis Filers.
There will be a meeting of the
Witches and Spooks on Halloween
night, Thursday. Oct. 31, at the;
old Petty place, formerly occupied
by T. M. Rector and family. All
the Goblins of the Realm are very1
cordially invited. If the Portsab|
,1/rs. Henry Crts celebrated Elpoep wish to know how soon
her eirthday Wednesday, October their Shtuoy and Eecnaif are to
9th. A host of friends were preg-1 be wedded, let them come and
ent assisting the hostess in mak- consult her Majesty, The Witch
ing the occasion one of delightful of Eht Thgin. The merry little
pleasure. Delicious refreshments, Elves will serve hot chili and
were served, «nd the excellent j tomalas; the Brownies, hot coffee
cake, coffee and fruit, enjoyed, land chocolate; pep corn will be
After a most pleasant chat, the j sold by the Ghosts, while sweet
guests departed for their homes, I strains of music will be heard all
wishing their friend very many (over the house. Come one, Come
happy birthdays, all express- all, bring all your little change,!
•rg the wish that they may be ten cents to get in and none to
with her take part in the celebra-i get out. Bonifit, Episcopal
lion in the coming year, 1908. church.
making pop calls and shaking
bands with their old friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Free-
man, of Manor, were here Friday,
visiting their parents.
Mr. Brannon, of Tennessee,
and family, recently from Ten-
nessee, have located in our midst,
October 7, 1907.
Mr. and Mrs. Howrey have re-
turned to McDade and are fixing
up their property.
Mrs. J. A. Reynolds, of Hous-
ton, is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. S. W. Billingsley.
Dr. Rutherford has resigned
the Postmastership, sold his prop-
erty and will leave with his fam-
ily in the near future.
, Mr. R. L. Williams will fix
the old Rock House, known as
the Jack Nash Corner, for the
Post Office, Dr. Rutherford hav-
ing resigned P. O. in his favor.
Mr. M Hack worth lost a fine
mule here. Saturday.
A goodly number of >ui town
people will attend the big show
at Austin, Friday.
Messrs. Sid Brannon and .lame
Comer have bought otk Mr. D. I!
Spillarand w ill continue the lum-
ber business.
Pink Burr. <
WE BUY
Pecans
and anything
else you may
have to sell.
Cash or Trade.
JUST AHIUVICI).
One car Leader Stoves. Cook-
ing stoves from $7.rifi up. Heaters
front *1.50 to .
Elznek Mercantile Co.
The Two Famous
Brands of FLOUR
Jersey Cream
and Chapco.
If you want a good
Cup of High Grade
Coffee, get
Golden Gate,
For Sale Only by Us.
PeoplesCash
Groc. Go.
—For rocking chairs and plain
ones see l/ouis Filers.
The senior extends thanks to
the ladies who superintended the
Masonic Banquet Monday even-
ing last, for a delicious assortment
of the excellent luxuries of the
banquet. It is not often the sen-
ior misses Masonic meetings, no
matter Lodge or Chapter, especi-
ally on occasions like that of .Mon-
day night; but, on this occasion,
threatening rainy weather, con-
nected with the senior's physical
disability, prompted the "ruler of
the household" to press thumb
down with such force, he just
felt it his duty to heed her good
advice, forego the enjoyment of
lodge and banquet Monday night,1
thereby, in all probability, in ad-
dition to pleasant slumber and
needed *est, escape a disagreea-
ble relapse. The ice cream, el
cetera, enjoyed, while the kindly
remembrance of the ladies, wa.,
jertainly apprecciated, and will
' never be forgotten.
— hee our large line ol Outings
and Flannellettes. 100 bolts.
Elzner Mercantile Co.
Thursday, Oct. 3 the Ladies of
'of the German Aid Society met
at the residence of Mrs. R. .J.
Griesenbeck, 30 members being
present. During the transaction
Iof business the Society donated
I $10.00 to Mrs. Ryan, at the same
I time giving $25.00 to the German
.'/ethodist church for the benefit
' of digging a well at the Ptrso
jnage. Refreshments were ser-
i vea as usually and all present
enjoyed a very pleji wr after-
noon. Next meeting will be
held al the residence of Mrs. .1
Kohler.
See that swell line of Ladies
ready made skirts and long tai-
lored coats, a*. Elzner Mercantile
! Co.
■ • ---—•
The Sells-Floto shov., after lo-
cating at Beaumont, ready for
performance, decided that $1,000
was too much tax, moved away
without a single performance.
The Mayor construed the law to
mean S 125.00 for the city, same
amount for county, and $250.00
for the state, for each perfor-
' mance.
Fresh cabbage, apples, oran
ges and all kinds of fruit*, at
' Louis Eilers. j
RAIN CAUSED LOSS.
Williamson County reported a
sea of mud. A special from Tay-
lor, of date, Oct. 6, says:
"Seasonable rains during the
past forty-eight hours have
placed Taylor and the eastern
portion of William on county in
a sea of black sticky mud, stop-
ping from work and putting a
quietus on local trade and travel-
The rain came too late to be of
any benefit whatever to fall and
winter forage crops throughout
that section, and some plant* rs
say considerable uupicked cotton
will be damaged and lost. One
planter estimates the loss to the
county at 500 bales. The rain
was timely for stock water,
which Wtts becoming exceedingly
scarce."
Ten pounds
coffee for $1.
Louis Eilers.
Eugene Wheat, a young man
who lived 20 miles west of Rich-
mond was found out in the fields,
a bullet hole which pierced the
brain was the cause of his death.
He was to have been married
Wednesday and was killed on
Monday, The killing is a mys-
tery, first thought to be suicide,
but is strenuously denied by his
friends, who are arranging to
make a thorough investigation.
My Hair is
Extra L ong
Feed your hair; nourish it;
give it something ro live on.
Then it vCll stop falling, and
will grow long and heavy.
Ayer's Hair Vigor is the only
hair-food you can buy. For
00 years it has been do>ng
just what v e claim it will do.
It will not disappoint you.
• M? hair tiMwf t >. •! But after
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Cain, Thomas C. The Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 28, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 12, 1907, newspaper, October 12, 1907; Bastrop, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth205716/m1/3/: accessed April 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bastrop Public Library.