The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 17, 1914 Page: 1 of 6
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-.LION $ MYSTERY" No. 1 Air-Dome Sat. Night, AdmlO & 15c
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ALTO, TEXAS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, tqx4
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Number 39
A Conservative Policy
Is ut all times adhered
to in the Conduct of
this Bank's affairs;—
hence the enviable con-
fidence we enjoy from
our Customers.
the alto state bank
capital stock $25,000.00.
Tin: (iL'AHANTY ITNl) ItANK
F. F. Florence, President. T. I). Miller, Cashier
PUBLIC SCHOOL OPENED
MONDAY, EXTEMPORANEOUS TALKS BY
ENTHUSIASTIC CITIZENS
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THAT THE
MILLION $ MYSTERY
Forty-Six reel serial story begins
AT THE
Ai r-Dome
Saturday Night Sept. 19th
If you miss this great Picture you certainly
will regret it for it is one of the BEST
10c ADMISSION 15c
! WAR!! WAR J J I before the war. these goods
| must go regardless of prices,
Bring your cotton to 111c will
Lo« Prices on Goods At
Carter's
account of hard times
|he scarcity of money we
fcing tn sell you goods at
|W prices. We do not
^ l" "''ike money tlii
A•.eady we are rcceiv-
duit \vc"e purchased
give you all it is worth on
iyour account at the same time
if needed will let you have
1 some money, providing your
;account does not cover the
hale of cotton.
Yours for fair treatment.
J. W. Carter
1 lie Alto II i g h school
opened Monday morning at 9
o'clock with all the faculty
present, board of trustees and
the largest number of pupils
e\er brought to-gather in o ir
school building. Many of
the parents weie present to
witness the beginning of this
a new term of .school work
I he growth of the town in
the past few mouths and the
increase in population w a s
easy seen Monday morning
by the many new faces.
The session w a s opened
with devotional exercises con-
ducted 1 y Rev. Daniel.
Rev. Murphy Baptist Pas-
tor made an excellent talk on
''Character Building" he made
a splendid t;dk along this
line and pictured the future
citizenship as far superior to
that of the present and that
the public school would be
largely instrumental in bring-
ing that to pass.
VV. M. Blanton one of the
most enthusiastic school work-
ers made an interesting talk
on "what parents expect of
teachers". Mr. Oliver. Pritv
cipal made an earnest appeal
to the patrons for more co
operation in the work, encour
aging the parents to lend every
assistance to the facutly and
especial stress was put 011
the pupils promptness iu at-
tendance.
E. M. Decker, the popular
Mayor of the city spoke on
the "Finance of the Public,
School for the State and
Cherokee County" also stat/l
iug the advantages tlmt would
be derived from the ludepend-j
ent Rural School co operating
with the Public School at this
p 1 a e e making one good
school that would be benefitial
to all. The Superintendent,
Mr. Bonham, then introduced
Mr. Little who has only been
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in our midst but a short time, 1
but is a man that is nfuch in-
terested in the education of;
boys and girN, a man that is!
interested in all public enteiv
prises. Mr. Little being last
on the program found that he
had only a few minutes left
and made a short but interest-
ing talk.
It is very evident that the
people
A Good Reason
I his bank is destined to be helpful to all; and by re-
ceiving and safely keeping their hard-earned
dollars, help those who are helping themselves.
We give you all the protection that can be ask-
ed and have your money for yon when you want it
Remember the "OLD RELIALlv" stunds ready and
willing to accommidatc you and appreciates all
business 110 matter how small, and every cnstc-
mer treated with the sam-"> courtesy and conside:-
alion.
Continental State Bank
Gug Rounsaville, Cashier
Warehouse incorporation Perfected, try and everyone should
Tuesday afternoon the busi-
. lend their aid in the matter
and uidke the Alto warehouse
ness men ol Alto met and per-, a jrreat institution that will
fected the organization ot a jhe a benefit to merchants and
Stock Company for the pur-1 farmers of this community,
pose of building a cotton ware The site for the warehouse
of Alto are interested ! house for Alto. All the stock has been leased from Tuck
in their public school by the''! neccessary lias been subscr^b- Matthews 011 property north
interest that was manifested ! ed> Pai(1 "P and everything is ! of the Electric gin. With
on Monday morning. | in readiness for the building these progressive business
The faculty are as follows: Ito star;ed at once andmsh- men behind this warehouse it
R. H. Bonham, Superintendto comP^et'on wit'1 all pos-j will be a success beyond a
dent; E. L Oliver, and Miss sible haste. The officers and doubt, as Alto business men
directors are as follows: Win never start anything they
Blanton, Pres., Jim King, vice don't make a success of. Let
Tidie Sessions, Ethel Ptince Pres., F. F. Florence, Sec'y everybody boost for the new
and Mrs. Clara Hale. j and Treasurer, R. E. Arrant, j enterprise.
E. M. Decker, J. M. Burnett | Be sure aml'rea(l the ad of
and H. H. Berry man. All of; Berryman & Walters 111 .this
A Minstrel will be present above mentioned gentle-1 issue. They tell you of the
Florence Fisher. Misses
Clara Dorsey. Irene Wells,
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ed at the Majestic Theatre 011
Friday evening September,
18th. by the N, B. C, W.
Club. Price of admission 15
and 25c.
liberal offer they are making
to their customers.
men form the board of direct-
ors. This warehouse will no
doubt be of great benefit to Read every ad in this issue
Alto and surrounding coun.jas it will pay you.
Forget the Value
Of Good Ginning!
Our New Outfit Ready For Service
Whit© Crest Fiour
THE F1-0UR YOU will eventually buy
• •' ur is Kansas pure soft wheat and
been demonstrated time after time and
j 1 oven to be one of, if not the best to
L " '■ Makes biscuits that melt in
"J"' ,1Unith. For rolls and light bread
it is unexcelled.
:TR'AL
SACK WILL CONVINCE YOU
S<>IJ) ONI7* H\
'• W. W ILL
AI/IX), TEXAS
1ATITH a New and Thoroughly Up-to-date Outfit
" of Ginning Machinery we announce "Ready! *'
for the 1914 Cotton Crop.
Having installed the Famous LUMMUS AIR
BLAST SYSTEM—the latest improved and high-
est price system of Ginning Machinery on the
Market—patrons of our plant are sure to get the
very best service that Effort and Money can pro-
vide.
The importance of good ginning cannot be
overestimated. Now—as never before—the Cot-
ton Grower must be sure that he gets every Dol-
lar possible out of his Cotton Crop.
TVie Ginner who gives the most valuable service
to his patrons must have not only good inten-
tions, but modern machinery and methods. No-
body's Ginnery can boast of better equipment
than ours.
WE GUARANTEE:
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I The finest sample obtainable from any
g'ven Class of Cotton.
The heaviest turnout of lint possible without
injury to sample.
Service that cannot be surpassed for Uni-
form Promptness and Efficiency.
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Our Service Must Satisfy.
Give us a chance to ' Show You."
Farmers' Gin Company
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Allen, E. E. The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 17, 1914, newspaper, September 17, 1914; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth214301/m1/1/?q=music: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Stella Hill Memorial Library.