Bell County Democrat (Belton, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 19, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 22, 1908 Page: 2 of 4
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Bell County Democrat
BaUbliahedia it(i
PeMlilM Br
iemcrat riMlsblig Company
(Incorporated)
DIRECTORS:"
S. M. Ray, Pres., W. S. Hunter, Vice
Pre#., C. B. Smith, Sec-Treas.,
G«o. W. Tyler, T. W. Cochran.
W. M. WOODALL, Manager.
5UB CRIPTIOW. goc. PER YEAR
Bntered at the Bclton Portoffice as Bec-
oad Class Mail Matter.
Democrat Stock Holders.
F. K. Austin
Frank Baker
K. C. Clabaugh
T. W. Cochran
Oeo. W. Cole, Jr
T. A. Cook
A. L. Curtis
W. P. Denman
Coleman Ends
E. R. Everett
J. P. Elliott
O. M. Pelts
Roy Hammersmith
Dr. C. Freeman
C. S. Fisher
J. M. Frazier
J. H. Head
Thos.
W. S. Hunter
J. D. Law
M. P.McElhannon
T. L. Means
J. Z. Miller, Sr.
A. M. Monteith
J. Z. Miller, Jr.
J. C. Preston
S. M. Ray
J. H. Reese
Hosea Robinson
C. B. Smith
N. K. Smith
M. A. Stamper
B. R. Stocking
Geo. W. Tyler
Dr. W. A. Wilson
Yarrell
Sorrows of Pnblic Life.
In another part of this issue of
the Democrat will be found an
article from the Grand Saline
Sun under the above heading.
It is full of meaning and worthy
of consideration by the people of
thin state. The same reasoning
may be applied to local, county
and city affairs. The Democrat
has touched on this point before,
deploring the readiness with
which the people censure our
public officials. It has almost
come to the point where good
men will not accept office at all.
Many good citizens, capable and
efficient do take service with the
people, and often come out the of-
ffce political and financial wrecks.
This is radically wrong, and
tends to place our public service
in the hands of people [who do
not care for public honors, but
secure the offices for mercenary
purposes only.
It is now at a point where peo-
ple make bold to charge men high
in official position with graft and
fraud that are as far from it as is
Pike's Peak from the sea level.
Of course these charges are made
by men who have failed in secur-
ing some political favor, yet the
people are too prone to pick these
things up and roll them under
«w«et moueels.
That there is some fraud and
graft in officialdom the Democrat
does not deny, but will not ac-
cept any charge that a public of-
ficial is corrupt without evidence
to sustain it. And we do not be-
heve that there is corruption and
graft to any great extent. The
people are doing more to encour-
age dishonesty in public officials
than any other source, simply by
accepting as facts charges pre-
ferred against officials by some
disgruntled,dissatisfied sorehead
who has failed to gain a place at
the pie cou&ter. It is time to
call a halt on this line, and the
most effective and quickest way
is for the press of the state to
cut out such articles as reflect on
the integrity of our public offic-
ials unless supported by reason-
able evidence.
Beitoo's Financial Condition.
Mayor Patterson made a very
significant statement' at t e
meeting of the commercial club
on last Friday night, that by the
first of the year the city would
be out of debt. This, of course
meant the floating indebtedness
of the city, and not the outstand-
ing bonds. It is probabably
true that this city is in better
financial condition than that of
any other in the state, and has
as many public improvements as
any town of its size. This is cer
tainly "gratifying to the citizen
ship of this good town, and the
administration is to be congratu-
lated on this state of affairs.
Now, the Democrat would sug-
gest that the next hard work for
the mayor and the city council
to perform is to take a few steps
forward and begin a new system
of public improvements. There
are many that might be consid-
ered by this body, and they need
have no fear of buying them on
credit. It is necessary for a
live city to be in debt. A city
rovernment is properly regard-
ed as an index to the business
life of the town. This being
true it is hoped that the present
administration will reflect the
healthy commercial condition
which Belton now enjoys. The
mayor intimated that it was his
purpose to take up the matter
of lighting the town in the very
near future, and in this he will
have the hearty support of all
enterprising citizens.
Let the good work go on,
mayor, and the Democrat will
give you its endorsement in your
efforts to make a live town.
What does Sister Salado think
of the interurban scheme? It
looks as though Temple has
turned attention to an attractive
blonde to the north.—Belton
Democrat.
Salado has this consolation,
she showed to the world that
she is the most wide awake in-
land town in the state when it
comes to putting up a bonus.—
Bartlett News.
That is not the question.
Everybody, everywhere, already
knew that Salado was a live wire.
But how about that shout of "'On
to Salado, or bust," raised by
Temple during the vacation
months?
The News Was Correct.
The Bell County Democrat
*hows good judgment by clip-
ping from the News, it is, at
least, able to keep up to date by
that method, but when it clips it
sould either give us credit or
change the wording. On Tues-
day the Evening News said the
Knights of Pythias installed offi-
cers last night (Monday). To-
day the Democrat comes out and
copying the article from us with-
out any credit. It says the event
occured "last night". The News
■was correct, it was Monday night
the event took place not Thrus-
day night, "last night."—Belton
News.
Not guilty, old man. The ar-
ticle referred to was taken from
Tuesday morning's issue of the
Temple Tripune, which appeared
about twelve hours earlier than
the News issue which coutained
the same article. Possibly we
may both be guilty of the same
'offense. Keep your rocks in
your pocket.
If the men who goto theThirty-
first legislature have got the
welfare of the state at heart, they
will give us a short campaign
on prohibition. Let's have it
over at the earliest practicable
date.—Waco Times-Herald.
Is there any oertainty about
the next L gislature giving us a
prohibition campaign at a)L
The Democrat is 50c per year,
Medicinal Holse for Belton.
Negotiations are now on look-
ing to the establishment of a bath
house in Bclton. If everything
comes out as planned this town
will be in the swim with Marlin.
It is proposed to equip a place
where ail the medicinal and
scientific baths can be had, with
parties in charge who under-
stand the business thoroughly.
There is no reason why this town
should not make an ideal place
for such an institution as all the
requirements can be met with
little expense and trouble. As
to location there is nocomparison
between this town and any other
in Texas, in fact Belton is the
ideal place. In talking with one
of the promoters of this enter-
prise it was ascertained that in
the event their plans materialize,
thousands of dollars will be spent
in advertising the bath house
which of course would advertise
Belton at the same time, It is
not proposed to ask for a bonus
in this connectiou yet the town
would be justified in calling on
the commercial club for its as-
sistance in this matter. The
Democrat :s in position to give
out the first definite information
concerning this matter and it is
hoped that in a very short time it
can publish details.
Awful.
Mary, aged five, and Stella who
was about the same age, were talking
about their future dreams.
"When I grow up," said Mary,
"I'm going to be a mother with four
children," said Stella.
"Well, when they come to my
school I'm going to whip them, whip
them, whip them!"
"You mean thing!" said Stella, as
the tears came into her eyes. "What
have my poor children ever done to
you?"
What 25 Cents Will Buy.
Our out-of-town friends are
invited to call at the Silver King
and get the best old fashion din-
ner in town for 25 cents. Rube
Peay will treat you right.
Silver Kino Restaurant.
Lost—Between Elm Grove
and Henderson Crossing a light
black summer coat. Finder
please return to Tom Vannoy's
stand on East Street.
Mr. J. M. Markham of the
Holland country was in town
Monday having brought one of
his boys in to enter the Belton
academy. Mr. Markham is one
of Belli county's most progres-
sive planters,
Cains Gin.
Health of the community is
very good at present.
Misses Ottie and Goldie May*
nard passed through the city
this afternoon.
Misses Sallieand Mittie Brown
called on the Misses Raymers
Wednesday evening.
Tom Brown and Edd Wesson
were Belle Plains visitors Sun-
day night.
We are sorry to report Mrs.
Wesson is on the sick list this
week.
Miss Birdie May Butler is
visit ng at the home of E. H.
Cain.
Quite a crowd enjoyed cream
at Mr. Brown Satuaday night.
Donkey riding is the order of
the day over this way.
Mrs. Viola Marrick and child-
ren were the guest of Mrs. Ew-
ing Wednesday.
Misses Vesta and Nola Mor-
gan and brother Tommie went
to Goodville Sunday evening.
Mrs. Stephens called on Mrs.
Cain Monday evening.
Miss Ada Ragsdale called on
Miss Birdie May Butler Sunday.
Raymond Maynard and Guss
French called on the Misses
Brown Sunday evening.
Mr. Gregg Standifer from
Elgin, is visiting at the home of
Glene Sandifer.
Mr. Cleve Blaylock visited the
home folks Saturday and Sun-
day.
Miss Minnie Houston returned
home from the West Friday, and
we are glad to report her health
much improved.
Mrs. Miller and Mrs. North
visited in the city Wednesday.
Mr. Henry Thomas visited at
Mr. Wesson Wednesday night.
Master Villa Cain's arm is
much better as he has hired to
Mr. Ragsdale to pick cotton.
Well as its time for little folks
like us to be in the bed, I guess
we had better ring off, success
to the Demo3rat and its many
readers. Farmers Daughter
And Apple Blossom.
When you have a cold you may be
aure that It haa been caused Indi-
rectly by constipation and conse-
sequently you mast first of all take
something to move the bowels. This
is what has made Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup ao successful and so
generally demanded. It does not con
stlpate like most of the old fashioned
cough curea, but on the other hand
It gently movea the bowels and at the
same time heals Irritation and allays
Inflammation of the throat. Sold by
Belton Drug Co.
Card Of Thanks.
Salado Tex. Sept. 17, 1908.
To the Democrat:
Please allow me space in the
Democrat to thank my friends
who were so kind in assisting
me to win the scholarship to
Tobys Business College. I
assure one and all that they have
my appreciation, as I could not
have won the prize with out their
assistance. Again thanking the
Democrat and my friends, I am
sincerely
Ruth Lynch.
It was proven Saturday by the
large crowd in town that it was
a mighty hard thing for a rain
to keep the farmers outofBtl-
ton, especially when the markets
prices are so good.
One Thing Sure
Barker's Honey and Cherry Balsam
our cough Cure, cures coughs Has
cured hundreds. We want to cure
hundreds more. Try it and see.
Belton.
Hunter & Freeman
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Committed to the separate education of young women, i Oldest, largest and best equipped col-
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Bell County Democrat (Belton, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 19, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 22, 1908, newspaper, September 22, 1908; Belton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth232350/m1/2/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.