The Belton Journal (Belton, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 7, 1914 Page: 3 of 16
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Some of Belton's Business Interests
Leading Stores, /Manufacturing Plants
and Professional Men....
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oufrh m|mtrience in dry good* and been known a* one of its roost relia-
c lathing, who buys e*pecisll) for thi*, blc, leading and capable publit
department and always ha* the newest ted men of the city, whose extensive
novelties in Stock. acquaintance and popularity with all
The next salesroom I* devoted to classes of people ha* made a pillar of
groceries, both staple and fancy, and strength in the upbuilding of the city,
a very *trong line of almo*t every u e-( and in the advancement of the work
ful article to be u ed by farmer, i of modern improvement in all line.-, of
basin?** beneficial to the public* best
interest*.
This establishment is a leading en-
terprise of it* da** in thi* city, and is
high in vhe 11*1 of solid, successful en-
terprise* upon which the reputation
ranchman or mechanic. In thi* de-
partment wili be found all the *tand-
arl brands and make*, and in keeping
with other department* of thi* estab-
lishment, nothing but the be*t and
mo ft *ub*tantial can be found. The
upper floor of the building is .used a*! of lie,ton is substantially based.
i. reserve *tore-room, and a duplicate;
of almost every article down stair*
//ill be found here.
During Me. Cook's business career
n Helton, he ha made a specialty of
the farmer* trade, and by hi* Ionic
fri"/,d:-.hip and clo*e association with
thoi and* of them, he ha* learned to
know their want* arid reed* so well
'.hat it ii no trouble for him to antici-
pate them and l e ready to take care
<f their want* when the call Ir, made.
Hi* popularity with them ha* grown
from year to year, a* the large and in-
'•reaiiinjf number of sathfted custo-
THE FIRST STATE HANK
One of the leading factor* in the re-
cent growth and awakening of the
city of Belton, i* the First State
accessories and supplies at all times. ;
Here you will find practically any-
thing you want in thi* line.
A biff line of dry batterie* always
on hand.
TYLER, HUBBARD & TYLER
Attorney*.
The members of thi* old established i
firm, are gentlemen of the highest or-
der and from one of the oldest arid
most reliable firm* in the .State.
Hon. Geo. Tyler, the senior member
of the firm was born in Coryell coun- ;
ty, Texas, in 1861. His parents mov- ;
ed to Texan while Texas was still a '
part of Mexico, and lived here during
the revolution. He was educated at. j
Salado College, University of Vir-
(tank, among the strongest and most; ginia and Lebannon Law School. Soon |
house* in this I
DONNELL CREAMERY COMPANY,j
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Ranking high among the important
Industrie* of Helton and surrounding
territory, is that of the Donnell
Creamery Company.
Thf« high rated, and fast growing
concern was started In 1907 by J. R.
Donnell & Son*, In a comparatively
•mall way, with about fifteen cream
patron*, and churning only one hun-
dred and fifty pound* of butter per
week. At the present time ha* over
two hundred cream patron*, and
churning from four to six thousand
pound* of butterfat each week.
The Donnell Creamery Company
ship* butter all over the State of
Texa*, and into three other State*,
beside* the butter business they man-
ufacture and wholesale a large
amount of ice cream.
Product* of the Donnell Creamery
are noted for their purity and whole-
somene**.
Beside* the large plant at thi*
place, thi* firm has an up-to-date one
at Temple, Texas, and is at the pres-
ent time installing a modern plant at
Coleman, Texa*, the equipment for
thi* ha* already been purchased, and
the building prepared for it* instal-
lation, the capacity of thi* plant
alone will be about five thousand
pound* of butter per week.
In 1909 the Donnell Creamery Com-
pany was incorporated and in 191'',
capital *tock wa* Increased to $25,-
000.
rners will testify.
Mr J. R. Donnell, president of thi* ! Thi h'«hl/
>nn of the mo;<t complete line* of up-
to-date millinery in the city. The lat-
ent styles arid fashions, now being
shown in thi* department. Expert
trimmers iri attendance.
concern, i >;omc of the j'lorerr cream-
ery rr.t-n <* Itifc Stale, ha: all of hit.
life been interested in one v/ay or an-
other in the creamery busine?,*, hav-
ing been Instrumental in getting the
first plant installed at A. &. M, Col-
lege.
The butter product* of the Donnell
Creamery Company Won four yean
out of five at the Dalla* State Fair,
which fact within 'tself speak* of the
high merit* of it* products, beside*
thi*, wa* winer at the National Corn
Show at Dallas, Texas, 1914.
Beside* being important creamery
factors, are large cash buyer* of eggs,
produce and pecan*, agent* for De-
Laval'* cream separators, one of the
best cream separator* made.
Previous to Mr. Donnell'* active en-
trance into the creamery busine**, he
was for ten year* railroad agent and
telegraph operator, and then for four-
teen year* wa* agent of the Well*
Fargo Express Company.
Mr. Donnell has always been ever
ready to lend hi* every effort for the
betterment of the community In which
he reside,-*.
Mr. Wm. H. Russell of thi* company
i* well and favorably known for hi*
straight forward and honest business
dealing, arid his efforts to a great ex-
tent. are responsible for the great suc-
cess of the Donnell Creamery Com-
pany.
Re!tor; Is, a d should be very proud
of the Donn'-!l Creamery Company.
HELTON FURNITURE COMPANY.
A creditable enterpri*e of no small
importance, to thi* community, we
wish to make mention in thi* issue of
The Journal I* that of the Belton Fur-
niture Company, Mes*rs. R. P. Den-
rnan and E. P. Kel*o are the proprie-
tor*, both are well and favorably
known in Bell county. They are deal-
er* in furniture, carpets, mattings,
floor covering* of all kind*, also carry
a complete line of cook stoves, pianos,
phonograph*, records, window shades,
etc., in fact everything for household
convenience*.
Thi* firm buy* in such quantities
that they get the lowest possible
price* and cheerfully divide thi* sav-
ing with customer* of thi* popular
store.
There i* no place like home, wheth-
er it be humble cottage or lordly man-
sion, the time honored statement hold*
staunch and true, but just as *urely
a* there are degrees of happiness in
the home, just no sure the surround-
ings play a vital part in the drama of
domestic life.
If you are partial to good furniture
and household good* arid want the
price on same to be reasonable, if
would be to your advantage to call
and inspect the large stock carried by
•he Belton Furniture Company.
By straightforward and honest bus-
iness dealing* thi* firm has a large
arid growing patronage In a very shor1
time.
Thin firrr. commenced business in
Be!ton on July 2H, 1911, with the
rnallest furniture store in the city,
arid now have one of the largest.
substantial banking
part of the State.
The Fir*t State Bank was organiz-
ed In February, 1910, with a capital'
stock of $25,000, two year* later was
increased to $50,000. From the date
of it* organization to the present
time this admirably equipped bank
has possessed the most adequate fa-
cilities and financial ability to render
the best service known to the best
modern financial institution*.
Its history has been that of steady
and uninterrupted progress along
line* of wise, conservative, safe and
mature judgment.
In point of resource*, reliability,
and modern facilities, extended to its
patron?., occupies a position equal to
the best institutions of this character.
The admirable business policies
adopted and adhered to by this bank,
and which has resulted in placing it
high on the list of leading banking
hou*e* of modern times have been the
practice for four years of consistent
conservative banking methods, cour-
teous con*ideration for its patrons,
careful attention to the smal'est de-
>.ail*, and honest and fair dealing in
•ach transaction.
There are so few banks so fortu-
nate in commanding the services of
jflicers and employees of mature ex-
perience, sound judgment, and rare
lusiness acumen as this institution, a
circumstance which has made possible
it* phenomenal succes* arid high rat-
ing as a safe, sound and reliable bank.
The officers of the bank, are the
following leading business men, finan-
ciers and capitalists:
E. C. Clabaugh, president; Jesse S.
Blair, vice president; W. C. Rylander,
cashier; Jesse W. Blair, assistant
cashier; A. J. Bassel, assistant cash-
ier.
Directors of the First State Bank
re the following:
E. C. Clabaugh, Jesse S. Blair, Fred
luelhause, W. C. Rylander, H. T.
.'ochran, A. L. Curtis, E. E. Sinclair,
). P. Pyle, Dr. M. P. McElhannon, F.
i. Austin, Hosea Robinson, J. S.
,'Iearman, I. B. Warren, Dr. J. C.
lardy.
HELTON LAUNDRY COMPANY
THE NEW CLUB CAFE.
B. R. STOCKING
Jeweler and Optician.
Mr. Stocking *tarted Into the jew-
elry bu*Inen* fourteen year* ago at
hi* preaent location on Main St., and
has sucee#*fully kept abreast with
the times.
At the present time ha* one of the
most modem and up-to-date jewelry
stores to be found in this part of the
State. Employ* more people rhan any j
other exclusive jewelry house in the;
county.
The splendidly arranged interior of j
thi* fct.ore shows that Mr. Stocking
lenow* what a first-class jewelry
--.tore should represent.
It is almost impossible to pass the
<how windows of thi* establishment,
without stopping and admiring the
beautiful articles on display.
Hi* repair work I* guaranteed to be
of the first.
Complete line of jewelry, cut glass,
Victrola'*, Victrola record*, In fact
everything connected with an up-to-
date jewelry house.
Operates own grinding plant for
grinding lenses. His ability as an op-
tician is recognized by a large num-
ber.
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THOS. A. COOK
Dry Goods, Clothing, Groceries and
General Merchandise.
The readers of The Journal in both
the city and the country ton all famil-
i*r wRh the name Thos. k. Cook. Tbe
Thos. A. Cook and honesty link-
ed together, an household watda all
over Beitaa and Be Comity, aad well
they art. Twenty-eeves ymm a#o
Mr. Ceek, whfla qatta a ymmg man,
•tested to baafMM to U«i cRy, these
iwve Wa thlrtjr-aeven jean at
* ly aad aqaare dealto* with the
Thi * clean, sanitary and comforta-
ble restaurant, which makes a special-
ty of serving the best orders, and
'unches, known to first-class trade in
its line of business, consisting of the
fr;*h<'*t, a-id most appetizing dip he*
capable of being prepared by the best
cook* and from the choicest mater-
ial}'..
Thi* popular cafe has recently been
overhauled and thoroughly cleansed
from top to botton, and might now be
called the "spotless cafe," for nowhere
will be found a more sanitary place to
eat.
Mr. Jay Tullia, proprietor of the
New Club Cafe is from Cleveland.
Ohio. Mr. Tullis does all of hi* own
pastry werk as well as superintends
all details. He is considered one of
the fanciest cooks anywhere, having
cooked on dining cars all over the
country. Besides having been head
chef in a number of the leading res-
taurants In the United States.
Mrs. Tullis very courteously looks
after the demands of the front end of
the popular eating place.
Special Club Dinner daily, also spe-
cial attention given to theatre parties
and lodge parties.
HELTON MILL AND GRAIN CO.
evitable result of prosperity and juc-
ce*# for Mr. Cook. His businese has
reached Immense proportions with
a territory covering all of Bell coun-
ty-
This large establishment is located
on the southeast corner of the square,
In a large one and two-story building
100x100 feet to dimensions, built of
white stone. It is especially arranged
tor the large stock of general
chandise carried. One saleewsm
stairs is derated to dry goods, cloth-
ing, nations aad to fact everything to
this line. TMe department to to
charge of a buyer at vide aa
Mr. Y. P. Yarbrough, proprietor of
this extensive business was born and
raised in thi* county, hence needs no
further introduction to you.
Mr. Yarbrough deals extensively in
feed, grain, and mill products. The
house of Yarbrough is the type of the
great enterprises which share in the
many business opportunities incident
to the remarkable growth and pros-
perity of the city of Belton.
This business was established some-
thing over a year ago, and during the
peftod of its activities here has taken
rank as one of the most reliable, ex-
tensive and trustworthy establish-
ments of its kind to this part of the
country. Tbe firm carries a large stoek
of toed, grain and aU mill pradacte,
to be of the very beat
aad at prims «hkh are sat
aad wtthto the taach of all
the petted
bwagh's
at lb. Tar-
Bdten, ha I
after his graduation he began the j
practice of law in Helton in 1871. He j
has been continuously in the practice j
here since that time. He represented
this district in the Texas senate for |
four years, has served a;-, presidential |
elector and also as Grand Master of
Masons of Texas.
Mr. J. B. Hubbard was born in Mis-
sissippi in 1874. In 1892 he came to
Texas. Mr. Hubbard was educated at
the University of Texas and of Chi-
cago, and admitted to the bar in 1895.
Prior to his coming to Belton, he was
engaged in the jiraclie* of law at
Hemsteau.
Sir, Wallace Tyler was born in Bel-
ton, Texas itl 1?84 Graduated from
Belton High School, Randolph-Macon
Academy and University of Texas,
And after his graduation in 190f> wa.*
licensed to practice law, and has been
engaged in the practice of law at Bel-
ton for over five years. Mr. Tyler
bears the distinction of Worshipful
Master of the Masonic lodge of Belton
and as Exalted Ruler of the Belton
lodge of Elks.
These gentlemen are public spirited
and progresive and have done their
part and more in the upbuilding of
their town ar.d community. They
stand for the highest order of profes-
sional and personal honor and integ-
rity.
A. L. MONTEITH ABSTRACT CO.
HOSF.A ROBINSON
Furniture and Undertaker.
Abstract* and (.and Loans.
)ye Work* in Connection; J. S. Coats,
Proprietor.
If you were to inspect every laun-
Iry in Central Texas, you would not
;lnd a better equipped or cleaner laun-
Iry than is run by Mr. J. S.Coats. I
•an truthfully say that it is one of
the best that I have had the pleasure
rtf inspecting in many a day. The
plant is equipped throughout with
nodern machinery and employs from
fifteen to twenty persons. Such a
plant as this is necessarily at an enor-
mous expense each month. It is run
every working day in the year. By
his ability and close attention Mr.
Coats has a steadily increasing patro-
nage among the best people of Belton
and the surrounding country.
Every detail of the business is look-
ed after personally by Mr. Coats. His
experienced eye is on every depart-
ment but while he can't Inspect every
piece that Is launderied or dyed, his
every effort is put forward to see that
it is in good shape.
The dye works run in connection
with the firm is unrivaled in the ex-
cellence of work turned out.
That Mr. Coats is popular is plain-
ly seeij, by the busy bustle always in
his plant. His success is deserved as
he has always treated every one hon-
est and fair and given them full value
for their money.
TINGLE'S GARAGE
C. Tingle, Prop.
The subject of this sketch, so to say-
is well known to many of our readers
as the proprietor of the best equipped
automobile garage in this section.
There are a few however, who do not
realize to what extent Mr. Tingle has
his place equipped, to these let me say
that Mr. Tingle invites, through thi*
paper, inspection of his up-to-date
methods for repairing automobiles.
He has in hi* garage some of the lat-
est labor-saving devices known to tbe
automobile world. It is a well known
fact that his method of vulcanizing
tires just doubles tbe life of the aver-
age tire.
Mr. Tingle has the Bell county
tor the Hup mobile
invites all prospective
buyers to examtoe tbe Hupmobile, the
at motor bailding.
Mr. Tingle has a big stock of aato
A. M. Monteith Abstract Company
arc the owners and managers of a
complete abstract of titles of real es-
tate in Bell county, Texas, which ab-
stract was commenced in the year
1875 and has been continuously oper-
ated to the present. There is nothing
in Bell county that compares with it
for fullness and accuracy. It is not an
index or skeleton abstract but the in-
struments recorded affecting the ti-
tles are carefully described and the
land conveyed by metes and bounds.
The records of the County Clerk's of-
fice including Deeds, Mortgages,
Judgment and Attachment Lien.*, Lis
Pendens and Probate Records and far
as real estate is affected, and also the
records of the District Court of Bell
county. Besides in their vaults are
preserved other matters affecting Bell
county real estate, such as plat;-, field
notes of surveyor's work on th<*
ground,affidavits of heirship, and
many other matters affecting real es-
tate, the like of which cannot be
found elsewhere. They have the most
complete method and means to make
a complete abstract promptly of any
tract of land in Bell county, Texas,
and to sustain this, reference is made
to very many for whom abstracts
have been made without any loss to
them, as they have paid the few loss-
es that occurred during these many
years.
They are also engaged in land loans
and transactions have been extensive
in thi3 way, and are now prepared to
make such loans in Bell county in
which the security is sufficient, the ti-
tles good and approved on abstracts
prepared by them. They are prepar-
ed to write fire insurance in good com-
panies and to furnish Fidelity and Ju-
dicial Bonds.
This large business on Cross
nue has been established here but a
few years, tnd it is today
one of the foremost business filTn* in
this section. Mr. Robinson is a thor-
ough and competent furniture man,
having been connected with the furni-
ture business for years. His store
50x70 feet is chucked full with a first-
clas line of furniture of the very lat-
est designs which he is prepared to
sell at prices that you will add much
to the legth and weight of your purse
when you furnish your home. His line
comprises parlor, bed room, dining
room and kitchen furniture from the
cheaper to the better grades, but no
matter what the price, the quality is
there. Here also you will find a full
and up-to-date line of upholstered
goods, extension tables, chiffoniers,
wardrobes, sectional book cases, mat-
tresses, springs, shades, fixtures and
in fact anything to be found in an up-
to-date furniture store. Especially in
the rug, art square, linoleum and mat-
ting line. You will be sure to get.
just what you want with satisfactorily
found, no' only in Belton but in ibto
j entire section of the State, fry him
, reasonable prices on these he moat
! keep a large order in to supply tba
\vf,. constantly growing demand.
All of Mr. Robinson's stock is brawf
new, and is ptwhawM from th vwrjr
best factories in the country. 3y liv*
ing up to hi* motto of "Always SisW
Designs" his store has com# en b#
recognized hy far the beat honem of
furnishers in Belton.
Mr. Robinson keeps a handsome linn
of undertakers goods and has all tha
latest idea** in metalic burial an
modern coffins and casket*. A fbtl
line of men's and women's wrappers
and dress suits can be supplied as is
well known tbe profession of under-
taker and em balmer, which to foltesa
successfully and aside from srientttfe
knowledge involved requires the pe-
culiar exercise of faculties. To peff'
form the many duties incident to £ka
profession, one must be a student
human nature, must have an east* awf
tenderness of manner and a con-
sciousness of the feelirtgri of those be-
reaved and above all an executive
ability and must manage all l^e*h
skillfully and scientifically. Tha* &V,
Robinson possesses the a hove (tialtrt-
cat'ons, his excellent reputntSsn
prices quoted you, if you visit him.
Mr. Robinson is always careful in among the best people will piWP.
showing goods to explain the class of As a citizen Mr. Robinson is (Mpu-
article shown and its exact quality sojlar with all the classes arid enjoys
that whether you are an experienced' business hy fa^lhe HWWof" iny ~
buyer or not you know exactly what
you arc getting and its worth. His
line of art squares, mattings and lino-
leums is the most complete to be
lar firm in FBsJI county, and Tto
Journal takes pleariwre in recommend
ing any one wishing anything in tM>
line to Mr. Robinson.
J. C. PRESTON
Real Estste and Losns.
V. NIGRO
only the very best and
■ that every article shall
guaranteeing'
be jusf
Wholesale and Retail Groceries, Fruit,
Produce and Packing House
Product*.
When a man decide* to invent in a
new section, the first man he wishes
to find i* some one who know* the
country thoroughly and will tell and j CENTRAL MANUFACTURING CO.
show about it. Mr. Preston has made
'**at
it is solfor has made for him Inm -
dred# of friends ind customers*. iteia
a f>n *-price ,tore, a littl* child .-an hay
as cheaply as an adult; this featWH*
\ has done much to add to his atwady
Among the successful business men: favorable reputation for nonevsty ait#
of Belton, there are none whose pro".- square dealing. Hi* friend* wend im
perity The Journal more gladly make ) their orders feeling confident 'lut
note than Mr. NigTo. i they he filled always with tbe best ito
Mr. Nigro is an old resident of l>t- J market, affords.
ton, having moved here in 1887. It is The great cooling and stoma** fat-
needless to say that he is well known ! cilities of thi* plaice enaMea them at"
and popular, for his continued success > all times to furnish the freshest of
and prosperity i* proof to that fact. | fruit an dvegetahles. The corns Hf
His stock of staple and fancy grocer- i salesmen here will be found rfoicfc,
ies, fruits, produce and packing house courteous and obliging, and rwefa-
products is unequaled outside the lar- mer rarely must wait ionsr before Ma
ger cities. His method of handling 1 wants are attended to.
a study of lands, location, soil*, water
supply, production and other iraV.cn
so essential to the informatio- of
those seeking new home* or invest-
ment. He is ready at. all times to lend
assistance to theae. Bell and adjoin-
ing counties are undoubtedly in the
richest farming section In the State.
Mr. Preston is making a specialty of
selling choice black land farms with
a small cash payment and carrying
the balance through a term of year*
at low rates of interest. He is also
doing a general land loan business, be-
ing the local financial correspondent
for the Union Central Life Insurance
Co., of Cincinatti, Ohio, making loar.s
for long time, bat at the same time
allowing tbe repayment of one-fifth or
less of the principal at any time of
the rear, giving btnww option of
paying back to small payments.
His office to upstairs toj the Nigra
building. Mr. Preston eajaps tha dis-
tinction of being tha
tote man to Belton.
R. Naismith, Proprietor.
oil and well boring machinery mhwOt
and repaired and tools for ,trillimfi«
stock.
This Company solicits your gin, mftt
and engine work. When ym
J. J. PIT IM)Y, MR AT MVrtKRT.
This company are local agents for j y<nr work to thi* firm yon get fult
the Rumley Products company of La-: value for your money.
porte, Ind., for the sale of tractors | —_
steam and gasoline engines, of all six-'
es, and for all purposes, road rolling
and grain separators. The Farmers j '
Advance and Rumley Separator* are ; The meat market conducted ny JL SL
too popular and well known to need ; Puddy was established rw fw than i
any comment. #* , «P antll a*ww* _
Many new complete rigs are sold in ago was located m the wwrth ster
this teritory every year. All extra the square, at which it was mmn&m
and repair parts are kept in stock for the present location <m tto
standard rigs. ! His popular establishment 1 '
This Company also handles the' all times the finest line <& ftwtsft SK"?
world's famous Old's engines and have cored meats for
several convenient sixes in stock, mands of ito excellent
They are agents for the Ohio Injector trade. Mfc Paddy is a
Co., of Wadaworth, Ohio, for their and haa m fSsmfly of ftm
bturn goods at all kinds, injectors, lu-
bricators at all kinds snd si***, oil
;% compression grease cap
a 2** and all brass fittings.
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