The Childress Post (Childress, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 41, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 9, 1908 Page: 1 of 12
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THE CHILDRESS POST.
VOL. VII.
CHILDRESS, TEXAS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 190S.
NO. 41
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WAIT!
SEE OUR CIRCULAR
OF THE
Special
SALE
Davidson Dry Goods Co.
ELKS' ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE
The Childress Elks Held Their Annual Memorial Ser-
vice at the Methodist Church Last Sunday
Large Audience Present.
Sunday morning at 11 o'olork! most excellent ability. Her ren-
1 the large auditorium of the First dition i>f this moat splendid song
Methodist Church was tilled with was very fascinating and pleas-
I hundreds who were eager to wit- i'ltf to the entire audience.
ness the Memorial Service of the j The closing ceremonies of the
Elks. meeting were then held, after
At the appointed hour the which the audience joined
membership of the Childress in singing the Doxology 'and
Lodge of Elks marched down the were dismissed by Rev. J. T. j
aisles to the strains of music and Hicks.
[ took seats especially reserved fur The principal object of these!
them, the officers occupying seats I annual meetings is t j oommem-1
on the rostrum. I orate the lives of departed breth- 1
The opening ceremonies were |ren. In this respect the Chil ;
conducted byjL. E. Haskett, ac- dress lodge has been ivory fortu-'
ting as Exalted Ruler, the sever- nate, not having klost a member I
al officers giving the proper re-; since its organization, less than1
sponses in order. a year ago. However, proper
After prayer by the Chaplain> allusions were made to the lives1
R. 11. Norris, Miss Lutie Simms ! of departed Elks in other lodges
rendered a vocal solo. Miss throughout the state.
Simms never fails . to attract .
I he Star Theatre Running
The Star Theater people wtre
unable to open their show Sat-
urday night on account of the
new arrival of films that were ex-
pected. Monday night every-
thing was in order and the show
opened with a full house.
Many compliments were heard
on the quality of the show and
the manner in which it was con-
ducted. The room is well fitted
up for comfort and pleasure, the
floor being, elevated and com-
fortable seats provided. The
propietors, Messrs Cross & Pyle !
have had long experince in the j
show business and guarantee i
satisfaction.'
THE BIG STORE
marked attention because of her
splendid power as a vocal-
ist.
This was followed by an effec-
tive reading of Father Ryan's
beautiful and philosophical poem
"Better Than Gold" by Dr. F.
B. Bryan.
The memorial address was de-
livered by Jno. T. Roberts of
Wichita Falls. It was, indeed, a
| most able and scholarly address
| in which was strongly impressed
| the cardinal principles of the
; Christian religion right living
and fidelity to truth and justice.
Considered all in all it was one of
the ablest sermons ever delivered
in Childress and is calculated
| do much good.
"Remember Now Thy Creator'.'
was then given by Mrs. .Ino. T.
Roberts in a manner that convin-
ced all that she is a soloist of
OSTRANBER
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Has a Store Full of
HOLIDAY GOODS
Carefully selected and moderately priced.
Each article possesses some attractive, dis-
tinctive quality. Individuality is most to be
desired in making a gift and the most exact-
ing can be pleased here. This line comprises
ALL the ne,w things; bought in one of the
largest markets in the United States.
CHINA.
ALLIGATOR SETS,
LATEST BOOKS,
STERLING SETS
SMOKERS,
PRES-CUT GLASS,
GARELLE SETS,
PAINTINGS,
JEWEL BOXES,
MEDALLIONS,
Presents safely packed to send
by mail or express. This requir-
es time. Ostrander's Drug Store.
DOLLS
EVERYTHING
They are much easier to show than to write
about. Come and see. We are GIVING
AWAY a beautiful doll to some little girl and
for tha boy an automobile. A ticket with
each 50c cash purchaso. Christmas morning
decides both contests. Watch for the circu
Ostrander's Drug
Store.
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THE PLACE OF EASY PRICES.
WE DO WHAT WE SAY WE'LL DO
ALWAYS
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$16.00 In Presents Given Away
ONE $10.00 DOLL-TWO S3.00 TEDDY REARS
To the three girls having the most credits to their names—first, second and third
—on December 25, we will give to the first a $10.00 Doll and to the next two we will
give each a $3.00 Teddy Bear. We will furnish all who wish to enter this contest with
cards which reads like this:
DEA R FRIEND:
Will you please make your Christmas purchases at ESTES
<tf A TKINSON'S DRUG STORE. They are going to (jive amay valu-
able presents to the three yirls who have the greatest amount of bus-
iness credited to their accounts■ It every time you make a Christmas
purchase at the above store you will give them one of these cards
with the amount of your purchase marked upon it I shall thank you
ever so much.
Am't of purchase <
Signed.
We will keep a supply of these cards on hand and anyone, after making a pur-
chase, may have a card and write any girl's name on it whom he or she wishes to vote for
Our Candidate:
LOW PRICES
Platform:
QUALITY AND SERVICE
Election:
NOW; VOTE RIGHT
"LET THE CUSTOMERS RULE"
When Buying From Us You Haye the
Largest Stock to Make Your Selections From.
Everything New and of the Best Quality.
If Elected With an Order from You, We Mr ill
Do Right.
ESTES & ATKINSON
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Thomas, J. C. The Childress Post (Childress, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 41, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 9, 1908, newspaper, December 9, 1908; Childress, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth233548/m1/1/?q=central+place+railroads: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.