The Naples Monitor (Naples, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, April 6, 1923 Page: 1 of 4
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VOLUME XXXVII
GALE CUTS BIG
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PATH ON FARMS
NEAR ATLANTA
Atlanta, Texas, April 4.—A score
of homes and other structures were
either destroyed or badly damaged
by a cyclone that left a trail of
wreckage between five and six miles
long and 100 yards wide, in Cass
county thia afternoon, but as far as
can be ascertained tonight there was
not a single personal casualty, either
fatal or minor.
The heaviest damage was in the
Laws Chapel and Alamance commu-
nities and at a point two and a half
miles southeast of Atlanta.
Beginning at Laws Chapel, four
miles west of Atlanta, the storm
swept eastward, passing a mile south
of Atlanta and turning to the south-
west to the Alamance community
where it lifted at a point three and
a half miles southeast of Atlanta.
During the progress of the storm
it wrs clear and calm in Atlanta,
citizens here witnessing the gale
spread destruction a mile away.
Considering the fury of the storm
and the amount of damage done to
rural residences it is miraculous
that there was no loss of life. Mrs.
0. L. Lohnson, whose home was de-
stroyed, was in the house when the
gale hit it, but escaped from the
debris without a scratch. Two ten-
ant houses on her farm also were
destroyed.
Rocky Branch Items.
Rocky Branch, April 2. (Bedtims)
As I write these few lines to The
Monitor, the rain is falling not
gently but as if a long dry spell
were being broken. Most of our
farmers were about ready to begin
their work in earnest but this will
cause them to be delayed for an-
other few days. It seems that
everything in the plant line is more
backward than we have known at
this time of year in several years.
Rev. Shuddix of Hughes Springs
filled his regular monthly appoint-
ment at the Baptist Church Saturday
ana Sunday.
News was received here last week
that Rev. Duncan who was once
pastor of the Christian Church here
and who lives near Mt. Pleasant had
the great misfortune to lose his
house and contents by fire recectly.
John L. Bickneil of Cason was a
social visitor in our community
Friday night.
Allen Heard of near Naples made
his regulay weekly social visit here
Sunday. (Mr. Editor, you had
about as well keep this item set up)
The children of our community as
well as many of the older people,
enjoyed the egg-hunts Sunday.
There was one at E. D. Kennedy's,
one at M. A. Godfrey's and one at
Mrs. E. L. Terrell's. If there were
others we failed to learn of them.
Len Jones and family, also Show-
alter Wright and wife of near
Daingerfield Sundayed with E. D.
Kennedy and family.
BIDS HIS MOTHER
GOOD-BYE AND DIES
At The Interscholastic Meet in
Omaha March 24.
Young Man Shoots Himself
Through Heart At Home
Near Denison.
Denison, Texas, April 1.—Homer
Overturf, 24 years old, killed him-
self here last night.
Overturf was at his home north-
west of the city when he unex-
pectedly bade goodbye to his mother
and a young man friend visiting at
the house. He walked to the back
porch. One shot was fired from a
pistol. The bullet passed through
his heart and resulted in instant
death.
The young man is survived by
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Overturf, and several brothers. His
father said he had been despondent
over failure to marry a young lady
to whom he had been engaged.
ATHLETIC WINNERS—JUNIORS
50 yard dash:
Edgar Porter, Rocky Branch
Jim Robinson, Naples
100 yard dash:
Walter Floyd, Naples
Edgar Porter, Rocky Branch
440 yard relay:
Rocky Branch team
Omaha team
Running high jump:
Walter Floyd, Naples
E. B, Sosbee, Centerpoint
Running broad jump:
Lewis Allen, Omaha
James Mason, Rocky Branch
Chinning bar:
Jonas Dennis, Naples
Vernal Pickard, Valley View
Potato race—boys:
James Mason, Rocky Branch
Melvin Hall, Jr., Omaha
Potato race—girls:
Sybal Ray, Valley View
Elizabeth Terrell, Rocky Branch
Sack race—girls:
Dorothy Legg, Omaha
Sybal Ray, Valley View
50 yard dash—girls:
Elizabeth Terrell, Rocky Branch
Ruby Ray, Valley View
SENIOR BOYS
100 yard dash:
Joe Wright, Rocky Branch
Dixie Davis, Omaha
1 mile run:
Dick Robinson, Omaha
Royce Thigpen, Omaha
50 yard dash:
Joe Wright, Rocky Branch
Jack Wright, Rocky Branch
220 yard dash:
Joe Wright, Rocky Branch
Joe Parham, Omaha
880 yard dash:
Dick Robinson, Omaha
Ernest Ray, Valley View
1 mile relay:
Omaha team (Default)
Running high jump:
H. D. Russell, Omaha
Jack Wright, Rocky Branch
Running broad jump:
Jack Wright, P.ocky Branch
Pole vault:
Dixie Davis, Omaha
Herbert Hicks, Naples
121b. shot put:
H. D. Russell, Omaha
Grady Higgins, Naples
Tennis.
Singles and doubles, boys and
girls, Naples, (Default)
LITERARY EVENTS
Essay writing, high school:
Annie May Estes, Naples.
Essay writing, rural school:
Nina Nix, Rocky Branch.
Debate—boys:
John Stewart and John A. Wil-
liams, Jr., Naples
Debate—girls:
Lillie Dora Fielder and Gladys
James, Cason
Senior spelling:
Gerald Davis, Naples
Docia Joyner, Omaha
Ollie Roach, Daingerfield
Junior spelling:
Murl Gibson, Cason
Mozelle Legg, Naples
Grace Nix, Providence
Sub-junior spelling:
Laverne Gibson, Cason
J. Horace Jackson, Naples
Artemas Mason, Rocky Branch
Music memory contest:
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The clean up paint up campaign opened up this week
in earnest, and although there has been a great deal
of rain to hinder, the work has progressed exceeding-
ly well. The members of the clubs and city officials
wish to express their appreciation for the loyal support
given in this campaign. Now, all are urged to continue
the good work until not a piece of rubbish or an un-
sightly place can be found in the city.
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An Opportunity To Brighten JJp
Brightening up the home it
one of the chief pleasures of the
housewife. A bright, cheerful
home makes for contentment
and comfort.
There are marred and scratch*
cd pieces of furniture—the worn
floor and stair treads—the wood*
work, which nwii refmiahmg—
the ice chest—the kitchen cabi-
net and many other places about
the home can be brichteaed up
With
Sherwin-Williams
. FLOORLAC
■ varnish stain of unusual wearing qualities, adaptability t
beauty. It stains and varnishes in one operation—is durable
and waterproof. ,
Floorlac is made in nil the popular shades of oak, mahogany;
walnut, etc. It is inexpensive to use and easy to apply.
We are making a special offer in order to introduce Fkodte
quickly to the housewife. Cut the coupon from ad, bring it
to our store with 10c and we will give you a 35c ***" of Fkortae
and a 15c varnish brush. Bring in the coupon today.
FREE FLOORLAC SAMPLE
Plainview Items.
Plain View, March, 29.—Mrs.
Minie McMicle wus the guest of her
mother, Mrs. Edrie Strickland,
Saturday.
Mrs. Nona Presley, also Mrs.
Miner McMichaol, was Friday after-
noon guest of Miss Ann Peek.
Mariam Knight and family visited ;
in the home of Mrs. Nona Presley!
Saturday night and Sunday.
Miss Pauline Brunette was the
Friday niwlit guest of Miss Ettie
Mae Smith.
We are glad to fiay out school is
going on another month.
Mrs. Mae Lindsey was the guest
of Mrs. Lena Smith Friday.
Miss Ann Peek spent Saturday
with her sister.
The county meet was enjoyed by |
many people of this comunity.
Miss Woodie Mae Haggood was
jtefrrrti of Miss E£tiu Ijlao Smithy
Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Katie Brunette was the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ruby
Dawson.
Little Miss Jenoma Brunette spent
Saturday night and Sunday with
aunt, Miss Ann Peek.
J. M. Nipper and family, also
Mrs. Turner, visited in the home of
T. W. Peek Sunday.
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SOROSIS CLUB
"Some of the Elements
American Melting Pot."
Roll Call—Tell something of
welfare.
1. Dominant races in New Eng-
land, Middle and Southern colonies.
2. What, characteristics in each
survived the modifying influences oi
environment and were transmitted
to their descendants?
3. In what sections of country
! are these American characteristics
i found today least affected by foreign
j influence?
4. What law governs the mixing
of races with least deterioration?
5. What was our immigration
policy before the war? Upon what
theory was it based?
6. Why and how should immi-
BASE BALL
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Mt Pleasant
Sunday, April 8, 3:30 p. mj
THE
^ lexarkana
All - Stars
vs.
The Ml Pleasant Cats
!:Member East Texas League;!
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COUPON
Nanut^
Aeklra*
Town.
Thij coupon and 10c «ntteta 1*-.ar*r to \{ pint
out VjsnutU ~ *
(Quiy ooe oi each to escb pur rlimtr.)
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SATURDAY, APRIL 7
wo will have a man in our store Demonstrating the above line
paints if you have any painting to do it will pay you to be here.
We will have some real Bargains that day.
McCOY'S DRUG STORE
of
1;Joiner and 631 Moore will work fori:
Texarkana
■H-l i- !♦ ifU HIIIIHU H H11 H i M I' WtHifiH f M M I M
REMEMBER
Services at the
Methodist Church
11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
SUNDAY
You Are Invited
Bug Vour Drups
FROM
Leeves Brothers
FRANCE TRIES
TO RAISE HER
OWN COTTON
BIG NOSE FOR SUCCESS.
Nrsal Size is Proportionate to
Brain Power, Professor Says.
Air Drives a Locomotive.
Rome,—Great interest has been
aroused here by the Italian engineer
Tabanellis' discovery of a method
of running a locomotive with com-
pressed air. Preliminary demon-
strations held this week convinced
government officials that the new de-
parture is practical.
DECLAMATION—IllC.H SCHOOLS
Senior boys:
Cleatus Dycus, Naples
James Garrett, Omaha
Otis Mason, Daingerfield
Senior girls:
Thelma Wright, Omaha
Leona Wallace. Daingerfield
Margaret Atkins, Naples
Junior boys:
Walter Floyd, Naples
Neul Davis, Omaha
Junior girls:
Gladys Ryan, Cason
Manola Strickland, Naples
Sybal Carson, Omaha
RURAL SCHOOI.S
Senior boys:
Maurice Godfrey, Rocky Branch
Senior girls:
Annie Lee Davis, Davis Chapel
Willie May Hussey, Rocky Br'ch
Leta Hill, Centerpoint
Junior boys:
James Mason, Rocky Branch
Junior girls;
Paris,
been the chief de-1 made by the French ministry of
agriculture to render France less
8. What distinctive contribution dependent on American cotton,
is America making to civilization? At present Europeans are at the
Edith Williams and Oleta Hamp- gration be restricted now?
ton, Naples j What has
Martha Lois Irvin and Mary feet, in our treatment of immigrants?
Ethel Williams, Daingerfield
j controlled by
government?
10. What completed the ruin of
the federal party in the election of
1916?
Club day April 13th.
Leader Mrs. Samuel Heath.
_____ j All that is necessary to determine
the brain power of an associate is to
A tremendous effort is to j exarr-ine the size of his or her nose
according to the findings of a rather
timid University of California pro- j
fessor, who declares to give out his
name for publication, but who admits |
the sub-!
ject in question.
This professor's investigation, he j
9. Is education in United States j absolute mercy of the American j that he is an authority on
" ■" the States or federal! cotton cfrop, which represents 62
per cent of the total crop of the
Where you will always obtain Pure, Fresh
Drugs and prompt and efficient service.
Prescriptions filled only by Registered Pharm*
acist, at the lowest possible price consistent with
the wholesale price of pure, fresh Drugs.
We appreciate your trade and can fill ail your
Drug needs. Let us know your wants and
will do the rest.
Leeves Brothers
we
STORE PHONE 22
RESIDENCE PHONE 48
world.
Britain, in India and elsewhere.
says, has been on historically promi-
nent men and not college students.
grows 21per cent of the cotton used. | becau9e no college student can be
L L. JACKSON, M. D.
GENERAL PRACTICE
These facts are revealing to those
holding before the American people
the bogey of Europe refusing to buy.
United States products.
The extreme importance of
France's new effort may be under-
stood when it. is recalled that cotton
forms 87 per cent of clothing
materials for munitions of war.
Obstetrics; Treatment of Women Prof GabrieUe Flaveau stated be-
and Children a specialty, ! foro College of France recently
that America could stop any war on
Dr Acnes Jackson parth nin,p'y Put*fn*an *mbarge
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I make a specialty of treating
Eye and fitting Glasses.
Office phone 2
Residence phone 14
! on cotton and copper export,
the The French response to this situa-
tion has been the exhaustive survey
of Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and
Cochin-China, with a view to finding
suitable areas for the growth of
cotton.
said to have achieved success in any
great work.
"Through personal investigation,"
says the learned professor, 1 have
arrived at the conclusion that the
man or woman possessing the largest
nose will win success in the world.
"We have only to look into history
to discover that Lincoln, Napoleon
and Caesar, some of the world's
greatest men, were favored with ab-
normally large nasal organs. These
and other facts have led mo to be-
lieve that the man with the promis-
ment proboscis is the man who will {
go through things to the finish. I am
not mentioning men on the campus,
but if you will examine conditions as i
I have I think you will agree with
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We Take Pride
In offering our customers the highest quality
obtainable in Groceries, Fresh Vegetables
and Fruits.
We would be glad you would visit our store,
but if not convenient phone us your orders
and your goods will be quickly delivered.
BETTER GOODS FOR THE SAME MONEY
McMichael Grocery Company
Have you tried P. K? ask the
grocer
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Watts, W. R. The Naples Monitor (Naples, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, April 6, 1923, newspaper, April 6, 1923; Naples, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth329430/m1/1/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Atlanta Public Library.