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A NEWSPAPER, "OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE "
52.
UINEOLA, WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS,
THURSDAY,
JANUARY 19. 192
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NUMBER 44
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START WORK SOON ON NEW
ICE CREAM FACTORY IN MINEOIA
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED
OF JUDGE PUCKETT
Besides the many other new
Virms which have come into
ineola within the
■past two months, there will
"be built at an early date one
of the most complete and up-
to-date Ice Cream Factories
'•that will be found in any .small
rodent campaign
in fi ll swing
lar
pe
rb
■ OC( t
Keport
cent * of
school? i'or
the rod en
town in the state Kelpen Ice j show that intense interest^Js ,
Cream Company of Terrell,
County ;
he first week of |
killing campaign j
the
sxas, has signed a contract
with Mallory Bros, to have a
new brick building erected on
the lot where the large ware-
house was recently burned in
which will be placed the ice
cream machinery and milk
pasteurizing plant. The build-
proximately 30 days.
| being taken and that
j chances are excellent for re-
: during the rat, mouse, and sal-
i amander population of Wood
i County by at least one hun-
: dred thousand. We don't
know how man;.- that would
leave, but we can well spare
j that many.
The county agent with Mr.
Cates of the U. S. Biological
lnS ls to be completed in ap- g , g t D E. white.
The Kelpen Company is a visite;, twentv.seven schoois j
firm of goon reliable standing, <lHrj the week, where Cates:
having opeiatt-d^in Terrell for j (jar3weji lenions* rated the!
best method of poisoning and j
trapping salamanders and rats I
ft
many years This companv
comes into this territory with
a fine record and will add a
great deal to the manufactur-
" ing institutions of Mineola.
Milk ana cream will be
bought from the farmers anc'
dairymen as soon as facilities
or handling such can be install-
ed. Mineola will be the cen-
tral distributing point of if*-.
| cream for this company in East
Texas.
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REP. H. T. FAULK
FOR CO. ATTORNEY
P Hubert T. Faulk, a member
, of the Legislature from this
^district has announced as a
mdidate for the office of
bounty Attorney. The Alba
ferald his home town paper
-#©!fetving to sav of Mr.
wm.
The attention of our readers
is called" to the announcement
of Hubert T. Faulk for the of
fiee of County Attorney of
Wood County, which ' appears
in this issue of the Hearald.
Mr. Faulk is a son of John
Faulk nnd grandson of P. M-
Faulk, who was in the Civil
War and fought on the side
of the Confederacy. He was
|. . . born and reared in the south-
/• : eastern portion of the county.
He remained on the farm until
grown. He taught school for
While Mr. White urged par-j
titdpation, on the part of eligi- '
ble pupils, in the declamation |
contests soon to take place all |
over the county. The reward j
for the winners in declamation '
wall be a handsome silver lov-!
CUD.
T; th projects seem to be go- j
.; fine and much good is ex-j
■ h! to result the efforts of!
e who are taking an active j
craver °buys
graver's cash store
Wafement of the transfer of
:':o interest of Will Craver in
r,« Craver Cash Store to his
ro her S. h. Craver appears
where in this issue cf the
Monitor. The transaction took
place last week whereby S. h.
Craver becomes* owner of this
store in Mineofa.
S. H. Craver is well known
to Wood County public having
resided in this county all his
life. For many years he was
employed by his brother in the
dry goods business in Alba
and five years ago ca me with
him to Mineola where they es-
tablished the Craver Cash
Store. Last week's transfer
makes him entire owner of the
^  ^ , business and marks another
five years, studying law during ' step in a succesful career. His
Ijis spare time,
Mr. Faulk made the race
- and was elected as a member
of the Fortieth legislature, and
made a creditable record while
in that service. He finished
his law course and' was admitt-
ed to the bar in October 1927.
He is 30 years of age and has
a wife and one child.
Mr; Faulk makes but one
ase to the voters and that
that if elected he will do
ypjest to enforce all laws so
~ as they remain on the
books, and if elected
Jet his zeal for a repu-
i make a persecutor,
announces subject to the
jn of the Democratic pri-
ces inquiry as to his re-
in July, and respectfully
*e©rd and qualifications and
solicits the support of friends
and voters.
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CARD OF THANKS
We take this method of
thanking our many friends for
their help and assistance dur-
ing our misfortune of losing
our house and what we had by
fire.
May God bless each and
everyone who aided is our
•prayer.
H. M. Powell and Family.
Elder W. "pP*Mings of Big
Sandy will preach at the Church
Christ Sundav anuary 22,
It'-V M. and 7 P.. M. Even-
ly invited to attend.
many friends congratulate him
on his forward step.
Mr. Craver is one of the
leading citizens of Mineola
and contributes regularly to
any good enterprise for the up-
building of this city and the
whole county. The Monitor
extends congratulations to Mr.
Craver and joins with his many
friends in wishing him great
success in his business.
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REV. TOWER aIND
WIFE CELEBRATE
50TH ANNIVERSARY
>elf f<St< the past week
rned ;-to hetf home m
"J
Many friends and relatives
here of Rev. C A. Tower and
wife received invitations last
Saturday to attend the celebra-
tion of their fiftieth wedding-
anniversary held in Timpson last
Monday. Rev. and Mrs. Tower
reside • in Jefferson but went
to Timpson for tins occasion.
Many friends and relatives
here sent gifts to this splendid
couple.
Rev. Tower is now a supera-
nuated preacher having taken
this retirement about two years
ago.
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FORMER MINEOLAN
STANDARD EDITOR
Announcements were made
today by members of the Bap-
tist Standard Board of the
election of Dr. F. M. McConnel!
of San Antonu as Editor of
the Baptist Standard the
ficial publication of the Baptist
Church succeeding Dr. E. C.
Routh who recently resigned.
Dr. McConnel} is a former
rs.fi. Fr Chappell who has
le guest of her son B. pastor of the Mineola Baptist
Church.
KiBi those RATSHI I
<
The Commissioner *s Court ac-
cepted the resignation of County
Judge h. g. Puckett the past
week and appointed Judge W.
D. Suiter of Winnsboro to as-
sume hi? place. Judge Suiter
is well suited for this place-
having been connected with legal
affairs in Wood County for
many years and for many vears
a Stale Senator from this dis-
trict.
Judge Puckett has assumed
the cashier ship in the bank in
Quitman. Judge Puckett has
made a splendid record as a
judge and also in the capacity
of i )istrict Clerk which office
he held before u-oing in as
County Judge. The Monitor
and the many friends of the
above mentioned gentlemen
wish them both great success
in their new charges.
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STORK BRINGS 13
GIRLS — 7 BOYS
The birth report for the
month ending January 10, shows
that 13 girls were born in
Wood County while only 7 boys
were' born. 'Following is a
list of the parents who greet-
ed the new arrivals;
Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Child-
ress, Peach, girl.
Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Strickland
Quitman, girl.
Mr. and Mrs. John Jone
Sulphur Springs, girl. >-
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Roach
Mineoln, girl.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam F. Woods
Hawkins, girl.
Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Herring
Mineola bow
Mr and Mrs. N. H. Hill, Hain-
esville, boy.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mays!,
Hainesvijle, girl.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. White-
hurst, Hainesville boy
Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hobbs,
Mt.! Sylvan, girl.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert G.
Thomas Mineola, girl.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Weeks
Mineola, boy.
Mr. and rMs. P. R. McQueen,
Golden, girl.
Mr and Mrs. W O Harper,
Hawkins, boy.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hill, Min-
eloa, girl.
Mr and .Mrs. William Allen
Yantis, girl.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Sharp,
Yantis, girl
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. (Graham,
Mineola, boy.
Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Ken-
nermer, Quitman, girl.
Lindsey Bridges, PeachaH.M
Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Bridges
Quitman, boy.
   
METHODIST CHURCH
9:45 A. M. Sunday School.
11:00 A. M. The pastor will
preach on:
'The Church's Responsibility."
Luke 15:1-10:
6:00 P. M. League.
7:00 P. M. The pastor's
theme will be:
"The Parable of The Talents."
Mt. 25:14-30.
7:00 P. M. Wednesday even-
ings, through January 30 and
February, Mission Study Class,
conducted by Mr. J. H. Eng-
lish. Such a class is being
conducted throughout the en-
tire church for the entire
membership, for their infor-
mation on our Missionary activ-
ities, and the needs of the
field.
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FT. WORTH VISITOR
HERE YESTERDAY
C. C. French, Industrial Agent
of the Ft Worth Stock Yard
was in Mineola yesterday and
stated that he hoped that even
tho>!gh Wood County did not
have a representation in Tyler
yesterday for the 'Fed-A-Pig"
Club organization, an organiza-
tion sponsoring better hogs in
East Texas that such an organ-
ization would be planned in this
county. He expects to attempt
a similar organization in the
county soon.
4J« E- J- Mezzles who jives
neiar Hawkins ; -purchased a
Chevrolet Car this vifeek.
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AMBROSE T. CLARK
Friday evening at 5 .-45 the
death angel claimed one of
Wood County's beloved citi-
zens. Death came as no sur-
prise to the family or his host
of friends, but grief for his
passing is r.one the les<=.
A._'..ul lwe years n'sc ins
heaUh began failing. several
months ago he was forced to
retire from active work. AH
that medical skill and loving
hands, could do was done, but
they could not alter or change
the plans of God.
_ lie was born in May 1858
'ied Jan. 13, 1928 being near
70 years- of age. ' Having lived
in Wood County a{l his life.
He is survived by his wife,
two brothers, one sister and
six children. Three girls and
three boys. Two boys preced-
ed him to the better world
several years ago. Mrs. Oma
Carlisle of Los Angeles, Calif.,
and W. E. Clark of Rochester.
Minn,, could not be at itifejaed-
sid4
^nde Ambrose.
called was a true
father. He was
gentleman and lo;
He joined the Misskr
tist Church in early
was later ordained
Calvary Church has los
oft ifcg best and most fai
members. We realize our 1
is Heavens gain, and that ou1
Heavenly Father makes no
mistakes. Dear loved ones:
• Sorrow not as those who have
no hope," for you have every
assurance that your dear one
wal prepared to meet his Sav-
ior in peace and we commend
to you Christ promise in your
sad hours. *'•«.
Funeral services weimheld at
Sand Springs. Qemeterp Satur-
day evening -|&;3 o'clpek, with
Rev. Clyde Smith his> pastor,
Revv W. R. Phillipfe and Rev.
W: Stagner his former past-
ors conducting the services,
each paying a glowing tribute
to the life of good man.
We do not understand, and
never will , until the Lord shall
open our understanding in that
Home Etearnal. We wilV miss
him much, his sweet spirit,
his wise councel, and his smil-
ing face. May the God of
Wisdom guide his loved ones
during these days of sorrow
Sometimes in the coming years
we will read the meaning of
our tears. The clouds will
then be lifted and we will und-
erstand.
The loved of the Lord are call-
ed home to rest.
When their labors are ended
below;
While for us it is sad, for them
it is best,
The time of their coming is
fixed by His love.
And their going arranged by
His grace;
He would have them dwell in
nmansions above.
And feast on the smile of his
face.
Far away from the sins and
the sorrow of life,
Where perils and pain cannot
come.
There, dwelling, in peace un-
mingled with strife.
Uncle Ambrose is resting at
home.
One Who Loved Him.
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AARON GARAGE
MAKES ADDITION
The Aaron Garage has made
improvements at their station
with the past week. An ad-
ditional storage building has
been added to accomodate the
Highway Department cars. The
demension of the new building
are approximately 60 x 30 feet.
   
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our most
sincere appreciation and thanks
for the exceedingly great kind-
ness shown us by our friends
of Mt. Enterprise, Quitman and
Mineoja during the illness and
death of our dearly loved one,
and for the beautiful floral
offering,
G. W. Lindley and Family.
M. E. Flower and Family*
 '.-f
J. A, Mitchell ahs bought
a new Whippett automobile.
POLITICAL POT IN WOOD COUNTY
ANO MINEOLA BEGINNING TO BOIL
MRS. M. E. FOWLER
ANSWERS LAST CALL
With the death of Mrs. M.
E. Fowler Wood County lost
curred Sunday and her body
one of her most beloved moth-
ers and wife. Her death oc-
was laid to rest Mon iay in the
Concord Cemetery with score?
of her relatives and friends in
attendance. The funeral service
was conducted by Rev. Tucker,
Church.
pastor of the Quitman Baptist
She leaves her husband, sev-
eral sons and daughters, broth-
ers and sisters and her father
and mother to mourn her de-
parture. They are as follows:
her husband, M. E. Fowler, her
sons H. V. Watson, Dorothy:
lex. H. E.: T. A.; L. E. : F.
id Mrs. W. B. Ferguson.
Dot; and H.^-O. Fowler
brothers are R W. Lind-
D.; J. A.: W. E. Dixie;
Lindley and Mrs.
Hack her sister. Mr.
5-. W. Lindley her
iother also survive
Cotton Valley,
friends from
the funeral.
O V El
earns
A, L.
father of M
New Hope dil
Kearns, Texa£
and healthy l'Hfj
was exfst th 11
months t .a 9 da^
death.
He has visited hil!
daughter in New Hope
times and many of the
about Mineola remember
well.
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VVK1GHT—MARLER
The wedding of Mr,
Wright and Miss Sybj
both of Mineola, oc<
urday night at tl
Parsonage in Mineoll
Robt. G. Behrman repeal
marriage ceremony.
They will reside in Mineola
where Mr. Wright is engaged
in the business of paper hang-
imr and painting.
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W. M. (BILL) PASCHALL
ANNOUNCES FOR SHERIFF
W. M. (Bill) Paschal who
resides near Winnsboro visit-
ed The Monitor this week and
stated that he was a candidate
for the office of Sheriff subject
to the coming election.
Mr. Paschal is a young man
some years passed thirty and is
energetic. He served in the
army during the World War
and stated that he was the only
candidate aspiring for the of-
fice who did active service in
the army during that war. .
He assures the voters that
he will do every thing in his
power to enforce the law should
the people see fit to elect him.
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MISSIONARY SOCIETY
ENTERTAINED
The announcement column of
ine candidates seeking office
in t:ie county ani the city will
be tound on the editorial page
•-'i 11 is issue. It should be in-
teresting' to those who take an
interest in such affairs to look
over the li^t of candidates.
This, year uill be a year of
intense activity a!i over the
nation from President to the
smallest precinct office aiid"
those vvuo expect to assist in
trie dictation of affairs both
locally and nationally will find
it to their advantage to pay
their poll tax. Only two weeks
more remain for this important
matter. Qo the night of Jan-
uary 31 y^.e poll tax office will
be closed- and those who fail
to pay up will find themselves
without the power to exert
the citizenship. Get those poll
taxes paid and do it now.
Following is a calendar of the
principal political meetings. Cut
this out and paste it where
you may have quick access to
it. You will no doubt have
nee;i of it many times within
the next few months. . ^
The political calender for
the year follows:
January 31—Closing date for
poll taxes.
May 5—Precinct convention
for national delegates.
May 8—County conventions
for national delegates.
May 22—State conventioi
parties to select delegate
national conventions.
June 11—State exs
mittee meet to sel£
state conventioi
June 18—Cc
;tee meet.,
its.  
for
fees.
shall be
lairman.
funty execute
lvass results of
r25—Second primary.
It 25—District conven-
Pugust 29—Returns shall be
iade to county chairman.
September 1—Executive com
mittee shall canvass primary
results.
September 1—County con-
vention.
September 11—State con-
vention and state executive com
initte meet.
September 11—Parties nom-
inating by convention shall nom-
inate.
November 6—General elec-
tion.
December 16—Ballot shall
be canvassed by state board#.
Parties casting less than
100,000 votes for governor in
the preceding election may
nominate by convention.
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PROGRAM OF S. S. AND
B. Y. P. U. CONVEN
TION OF HARMONY
ASSOCIATION
Meeting at Hainesville Sunday
January 29th, 1928
Circle Number One, of Wo- j
man's Missionary Society of j
the Methodist Church met with '
Mrs. John B. Cowan, Monday I
afternoon. Fifteen members j
answered to roll call. A pro-1
gram from the Missionary Voice j
was given by, Mesdames, Ran- I
kin, Massengale, Williams, j
Steed and Jones. After which \
the meeting was turned into
a social. The "Big Sister"
plan was adopted in this circle.
Sandwiches and tea were
served.
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Pope Duncan, a former' citi-
zen of Mineola now a resident
of Lindale was a pleasant.. vis-
itor to Mineola yesterday. ". ^
2:30 P. M. —Devotional 
 R. I). Patterson
2:40 P. M.—Benefits of Sun-
day school to the com-
munity at large J. W. Puckett
3:30 P. M.—Special music ar-
ranged by local church
and pastor .... J. H. Ba,ker
3:10 P. M-—Why a B. Y. P., U.
in every church. R. G. Behrman
3 ;40 P. M.—Sunday School and
B. Y. P. U. outlook in Har-
monv Association *J. M.
   _ Parkins
Every church is urged to get
as many of their people pre-
sent as possible.
M. T. Tuckep,
J. M. Parkins,
1 • "Committee.
C. C« Aaron is the proud
possessor f of a, new . Essex
Sedan.
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