Chillicothe Independent (Chillicothe, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, May 30, 1913 Page: 4 of 8
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THE INDEPENDENT
JAMES T. BUCK, Editor nd Proprietor.
Subscription Price $1.00 a Year.
FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1913.
Sticking together is better
than sticking the other fellow.
Advertising makes two cus-
tomers appear where but one
appeared before.
It will pay the bankers, the
merchants and mechanics to as-
sist the farmer in solving his
problems by lending their hear-
tiest co-operation.
It is stated that here is a move
on foot among the wealthy Jews
of Philadelphia, Pa., to bring
over about 25,000 Jews from
Roumania and colonize them in
Texas.
Potatoes grown in the Browns-
ville section broke all recrrds for
prices in the United States, it is
claimed, when local shippers
marketed twenty-five car loads
at from $2 to $2.25 per bushel f.
o. b. Brownsville during the
season just closed.
The Frisco railroad has gone
into the hands of receivers. This
is one of the biggest railway
systems of the Southwest and
their financial troubles are said
to be caused by the many floods
along their road for the past two
years and also to the large sal-
aries paid their men.
The Independent is in receipt
of a copy of the first issue of
Flower's Magazine, edited by
our friend W. T. Flowers of Tol-
bert Mr. Flowers is a very force-
ful writer and if the first issue
of his magazine is a fair sample
of what he expects to put out
we assure the public that he will
give his readers a lot of interest-
ing "dope" to ponder over.
More than 250 young men and
women will Receive degrees from
the University of Texas in June
which is the largest number
ever conferred in one year.
Among them will be two or
three young women graduates in
medicine, while one young lady,
Miss Rose Zelosky of Ft. Worth,
will take her diploma in law. She
is the first young woman to
graduate from the law depart-
menc of the University.
Babies Instead of Dogs.
Washington, May 25. —"It is
high time American women who
affect that sort of thing were
changing their lap dogs for
babies and venting the maternal
instinct which prompts them to
caress a fuzzy dog on the object
that nature intended them to
do."
This was Dr. Harvey W.
Wiley's crisp comment on the
"lap-dog habit" in an interview
here today.
"There are thousands of home-
less babies today and thousands
of babyiess wives, each needing
the other," he said. "I feel sorry
for the misguided women who
1 lect <-u lute a dog with a pink
nose and silky hair instead of an
infant. I certainly feel sorry for
the children. Some of the best
loved children I have known
have been adopted children, and
there are many thousands of ex-
cellent genealogy who today are
without homes. They would fill
a woman's lap and heart much
better than any dog, no matter
whut his pedigree or accomplih-
ments."
Money to Loan-On good im-
proved nds on easy terms; ven-
dor'.- ii a notes extended. Secur-
ity can b. in. pected at once.
S. J. Matthew,
Quanah, Texas
tKKMKD RATHER LIKE A PLOT.
A Matter of Psychology Relating to
Liquor and Mnemonic*.
Tlw lntrospacUve man nal<l: "I
hoard a good atory the other day.
Walt a minute and I'll tell tt to you."
Then he sat and thought for almost
ton minutes before he remarked:
"No, it's no use. I can't think of It
when I'm sober."
Then he went on: "It's a queer
thing, and I don't know if it ever hap-
pened to you. I heard that story that
I thought I could tell you three or four
weeks ago, one night when I was out
with some fellows and had all I could
drink.
"Some one told the story then and
I remember that I thought It was
great. So I determined that I would
keep it in mind and tell it when I
inet you.
"But the fact Is that although I've
tried to think of that story a dozen
limes since I can't recollect a bit of
it when I'm sober. I know that 1 liava
as soon aa
And It's a
good story, too."
"Come on, have a drink," said the
other fellow.
"Well, I will; but you'll say now
that it was just a plant. Oh, all right,
it'll help me remember the story."
The Confederate Re-
Union at Chattanooga
The Confederates have assem-
bled at Chattanooga in the 23th
annual reunion and the Memphis
Commercial Appeal has the fol-
lowing very interesting editorial
on this reunion:
"There will not be as many
Confederates at Chattanooga as
there were in the fall of 63. In
the fighting at Missionary Ridge
of '63. There will be fewer Con-
federates at Chattanooga than
were in Memphis in 1909, for
every year the deadly maiks-
man cuts down their number
and there is no one to take the
place of the fallen.
"Chattanooga marked the. )d u three Umea glnce
glory of a Confederate victory j'Ve had a little to drink.
and the sting of a Confederate |
defeat. After Chicamauga the
Confedeiates drove the Federals |
into the walls of the city. After
Missionary Ridge the victory of
the Federals so exhausted them
that they could not resume oper-
ations against the Confederates
until the following spring.
"On the first three days of
July '63, Lee put the army of
the East to a supreme test on
the hills of Gettysburg and fail-
ed. On July 4 of the same year
Grant accepted the surrender of
Pembertonat Vicksburg.
"It then looked as if the Con-
federacy had received a death
blow. It was true that the Con-
federacy was sorely wounded.
Its fate was settled. But for al-
most two years the hour of its
doom did not strike.
"The celebration of the vic-
tory of Gettysburg and Vicks-
burg in the North weie inter- tjie hummer is Insectivorous la
rupted by the news of the ter- : also shown by its habit of catching
rible fighting at Chicamauga. i tIn>' lnsecta on the win«> whIch is 0(;-
"If the victory did not inspire |
hope for untimate success in the
breasts of the Confederates, it
brought home to the people of
the North a realization of the
fact that every man in the
Southern army was still a fighter
and that he contended with the
same enthusiasm when the hope
of ultimate victory was not great
as he did in '62 when Lee broke
the strength of every army that
went against him and ended the
military careers of their com-
manding generals.
"Chickamauga was a hard
fought contest. The battle was
marked by brilliant maneuvering,
by charges and counter charges
and by the closing in of each side
in a deadly hand to hand strug-
gle which entailed a fearful loss
of life. Chickamauga was a Con-
federate victory which was a
tribute not only to the enthusi-
asm and bravery of the sons of
the South, but was also a battle
in. which the highest military
skill was brought into play by
commanding officers.
"The battle of Missionary
Ridge was the last which Grant
undertook in the west. It was a
magnificent struggle of veteran
against veteran. While the Con-1
federates were beaten the Fed-
erals were not able to follow up
their victory.
"Around Chattanooga the best
blood of the North and the South
was spilled, and to have gone
through these two struggles on
either side is today a mark of
honor to the survivor."
MONOPOLY IN HUMMING BIRDS.
America Is the Only Continent Where
They Are Found.
Though the art museums of Europe
may have some treasures of which
America cannot boast, our continent
has the distinction of a monopoly of
the world's supply of humming.birds,
the gems of all the feathered creation.
Of these there are said to bo some
400 species—the 400 we may well cull
them!—nearly all of which are pecu-
liar to the tropical regions. Only 18
cross the borders of the United States
from Mexico, and occur only ia our
southwestern states.
The popular idea is that the hum-
mer lives only on honey, gathered
from flowers. This is a mistake. The
bird does secure some honey, but its
food consists mainly of the small in-
sects which frequent the flowers.
Some of these insects are injurious to
the blossom, and the tiny birds fulfills
a useful function in destroying them.
rationally observed.—From "Experi-
ences with Mumming llirds," by H. K.
Job, in The Outing Magazine.
Sold His Refrigerator.
A well-dressed young man appeared
at a second-hand store the other morn-
ing-—just a day or two after Christmas
it was—and wanted to find out what
tho second-hand man would give him
for' a good refrigerator. Before he
left he made a deal to sell the refrig-
erator for five dollars.
"It's worth more'n that, but I spent
all my money for Christmas, and
what's a man want with a refrigerator
in winter time, anyway?" He was the
long-headed man—not.
"I have dozens of people like that
every year," said the second-hand
dealer, "especially just after Christ-
mas. They don't really have to sell
anything, but they are a little short
of money, and a refrigerator looks so
useless in winter time to them that
they just, let them go at about one-
third of their value, and take a chance
on getting another one in warm
weather."—Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Attorney W. O. Scott received
notice the other day that he had
won his first case in the Court
of Criminal Appeals at Amarillo.
This is quite a noted case, the
first he had after his admission
to the bar last year. He won in
in justice court. From this it was
appealed to county court and he
won out there. It was then ap-
pealed to the Amarillo court and
this last victory puts quite a
feather in his cap.
Soldiers' and Sailors' Bank Deposits.
"it's odd, the different sources of
bank deposits," remarked George
Lomnitz. "For example," he said, "we
receive thousands of dollars every
year from Cleveland men In the army
and navy. The amounts range from
live dollars a month from privates to
|30 or more from some of the officers.
"Most of this is sent to us direct by
the paymaster of the army or navy as
the case may be. Just now we are
getting a lot of money from men in
the navy on this cruise to the Pacific.
The paymaster makes out a list of
the various deposits and sends along
a check to cover the total amount
Thus the men draw their pay and de-
posit It without ever seeing it. Their
pass books, in a good many cases, ara
left right here."—Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
East Texas Ships Tomatoes
Jacksonville, May 26.—The
first shipments of green tomatoes
have been made from this point
and pink stock will be ready to
move about the first of June.
From the present outlook there
will be more shipping of green
tomatoes from East Texas this
year than ever before. Several
new marketing agencies have
entered the field
Remember our stock of 'Henny
buggies is compete; twenty
styles and shapes to select from;
price is right and «he guarantee
and terms are the best. J W
Rose & Sons Hwd. and Imp.
Everything now and up-to-
date in the furniture line, at
Geeo's-
Corner Stone Laying
of First Baptist Church
The Baptist folks met at the
new church Sunday afternoon
for the purpose of laying the
cornerstone of the new building.
The service was opened by thvi
singing of "How Firm a Foun-
dation," and the audience joined
in the singing of that good old
hymn. The prayer was led by
Bro. Calhoun and the address
was delivered by Bro. Clapp of
Vernon, taking as his th em
"Jesus Christ the Chief Corner
Stone." He made an address
that was instructive and spirit ]
uai, dwelling upon the church
arid its ordinances and the need
of building the structure right.
About one hundred people
were there and all seemed to en-
joy the services to the fullest
extent.
After the address we passed
out of the house to the corner
where the steel box was depos-
ited in the corners and securely
sealed with cement to await the
coming generations and to tell
to'them the story of the Cross
and the interest the Baptists of
Chillicothe had in the cause by
the structure that stood above
the stone. The deposits in the
stone were the church roll, the
Bible, several letters, resolutions
passed by the church relative to
the donors of the corner stone
and some coins. One of the coins
deposited was the Canadian
species. The service was closed
by a very feeling spiritual prayer
by Bro. Clapp.
E. C. McDonald
Full line of sweeps, shove's
and plows of all kinds at J. p.
Mcherson's.
Geeo has everything in the
furniture line and does not pro-
pose to be undersald.
FOR SALE—Good brood mare
and second hand buggy and har-
ness, cheap. Call on Dr. Young.
For Sale.
Good 4-room dwelling, 3 lots,
garden, good well, dugout, sheds,
coal house, chicken house, etc.
Price and terms to suit. A bar-
gain See W. O. Scott.
SEE
J. O. FERGUSON
Land Title Offce at Quanah, Tex.
for abstracts of all lands and
town lots in Hardeman county.
Have your title perfected before
you attempt to sell.
Governor Makes Speech
Over Telephone•
San Antonio, May 25.—When
at a recent meeting of the State
Press Association in session in
this city, Gov. Colquitt, while
seated at his desk in the execu-
tive mansion at Austin, addressed
the editors over the "loud speak-
ing" telephone, scientests de-
clared that the incident marked
a new epoch, the first in a series
of wonderful events by which
all the people in America may
ultimately be brought into one
vast audience to hear the mes-
sages intended for as many as
may care to listen.
This is said to be the second
time the invention has been
brought into actual service, and
the possibilities seem now to
haye no limit. During the con-
versation a terriffic electrical
storm was raging throughou the
eighty-one miles, the distance
between the speaker and the
audience. At the height of the
address the storm in this city
was of such magnitude that the
electric light plant was practi-
cally put out of business, while
telephone poles were blown down
in many sections of the city, and
along the line. In spite of this
the voice of the Governor was
plainly audible throughout the
vast auditorum. No one could
doubt the tones of the voice.
There was no interruption. The
practicability of the "loud speak-
ing" telephone is now demon
strated. What may now be ex-
pected?
STRAYED Bay mare eight
years old, 14 1-2 hands high, lit-
tle white in forehead and on nose,
white hind l'eet, wire marks on
fore feet, also on left fore leg. I
will pay reward for her recovery.
F. H. Kruse, Chillicothe, Tex.
Don't You Owe
Yourself Something?
For benutifully illustrated lit-
erature descriptive of the num-
erous splendid, home-like and
not unreasonably expensive re-
sorts throughout Wonderful Col-
orado and along the Pacific Coast,
including the Great Colorado
Chautauqua at ' 'Boulder-the-
Beautiful," address A. A. Glis-
son, General Passenger Agent,
"The Denver Road," Ft. Worth,
Texas. Little vacations in those
directions are always worth
more than they cost.
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ONLY START! Bank and save one-third only of your
come for 15 yeais. Then the INTEREST ALONE wil
pay jtu for the rest of your life, one-half of your previous
income, whatever it may have been.
If you begin to deposit ore-third of your income, it will
grow BIGGER. Why? As you see the result of your labor
(your bank account) grow you'll work harder, please your
employer and yourself better and increase your income.
Let Our Bank be Your Bank
FIRST STATE PANK |
Mule Raising an
Important Industry
The Texas mule is gaining in
prominence every day in th«
year, and the raising of these
animals is becoming an impor-
tant industry in Hardeman
county. It is estimated that 20
per cent of the mules that are
being used in the building of the
Panama Canal were bred in Tex-
as, and in selecting material for
his cavalry Uncle Sam favors
the Texas mule.
There are 2794 mules on the
farms and ranges of Hardeman
county, according to a (recent
bulletin, and their total value is
$340804. Of this number 2540 are
mature mules, 18$ are yearling
colts and 71 spring coils. Brides
the mules on the farms of this
county there are 126 of these
animals owned by the urban pop-
ulation which have a value of
$1123.
The total mule population of
the state is 709,231, divided as
follows: 675,558 rural and 33,675
urban. The value of the mules]on
the farms and ranges of Texas
is $73,979,145 and those in the
cities and villages of the state is
$4,123,183.
Grasshoppers are reported to
be very numerous in different
localities over the county and
are playing havoc with the crops
in places. Many farmers are put-
ting out poison against them
and it is hoped they may soon be
out of the way.
• Charles E. Valentine, a con-
ductor on the Orient road, shot
his wife yesterday in a fit af an-
ger at their home in San Angelo,
then shot himself to death. The
woman will likely get well.
Painting and
Paper Hanging
I will appreciate a chance
to figure on your work and
will guarantee all work. I
can also save you money on
Wall Paper, as I have some
of the latest and most beau-
tiful samples on the market.
Buggy painting a specialty.
When in need of anything
in my line phone Webb 110
or leave word at Cameron
Lumber Yard.
A. A. TIMMINS
Nuckles & Kennedy
Real Estate, Rental and
Collection Agents.
—o—
We handle all kind of Real
Estate and Live Stock, rent
Town and Farm Property
and Collect Accounts. Let us
look after your business.
Nuckles & Kennedy
Chillicothe, Texas.
Dr. A. S. Kerley,
Dentist
Office up stairs in Webb building
Office hours from 8 to 12, 1. to 5
J-. W. ALLRKJD
Attorney-oJt-Law.
Prompt attention given to all bus-
iness entrusted to my care.
Chillicothe, Texas.
EYES WITHOUT DEFECTS
are rare. These defects can
usually be corrected by properly
I fitted glasses.
DR. JOHNSON
will test your eyes Free.
Office in Owl Drug Store.
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Buck, James T. Chillicothe Independent (Chillicothe, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, May 30, 1913, newspaper, May 30, 1913; Chillicothe, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth232428/m1/4/: 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.