The Texas Mesquiter. (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, October 27, 1916 Page: 4 of 7
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OUR DEPOSITS
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Represents the thrift and prosperity
of the people of this community, and
they also represent the confidence of the
public in this institution. This bank is
Safe, Sound, Careful Courteous—the es-
sential attributes of successful banking.
The old adage of "never put it off
until tomorrow what you can do today"
still remains true. Farmers, don't run
the risk of losing your money by fire,
theft or loss otherwise. Deposit it in the
bank and pay your bills by check. We
invite your account.
T! First National Bank
OF MESQUITE
J. G. Rugel, Bedford Galloway, R. S. Kimbrough,
President
Vice-President
Cashier
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Letter from Former ! George Dasch, Jr.,
Mesquite Pastor Won Jersey Bull Prize
O'Brien, Texas, Oct. 21, ]91fi.
Mr. ;Jolin E. Davis,
Mesquite, Texas.
My D«ar Mr. Davis: I have
been thinking of writing you for
some days past. I am located
on tho Orient Railroad in the
northern part of Haskell county.
We have a splendid little town
with two churches and a good
sc hool something like the Mes-
quite school.
We have a Christian Endeavor
Society with forty-five members
and every fellow is at his post of
duty. We will have the district
convention here next month, and
expect a great convention as it
is the first one to be held in this
district. If yoa will come or
send anyone of the Mesquite
Endeavorers we will entertain
you with tlio western spirit.
(Pumpkin Yams, ground peas,
prairie chickens, etc.)
This is a splendid cotton coun-
try and the crop is fairly good
and the price is bringing lots of
money to the country. Land Is
worth from $20 to $40 per acre.
George Dasch, son of Geo. C.
Dasch of Mesquite, R. 4, won
the first prize in tho boys' en-
campment contest at the State
Fair at Dallas in the livestock
arena, tho first premium being
awarded a Jersey hull exhibited
by him.
Dr. J. H. Florence of Houston,
spent several nights this week
with his father, D. W. Florence,
coming out from Dallas, where
he spent the days, attending the
Fair and looking after business
matters.
Would you in her place be as
noble, as grand, as little L<ena?
See tho play—then say yes. You
don't have to bo a saint not to bo
a sin nor—be like Lena. Miss
Ina Myers as Lena. Monday
night, Oct. 30.
I am in a hurry so I will close
and send you my check for the
paper another year.
Love and best wishes to every-
body. H. C. Maynok.
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Citation by Publication.
of
To the Sheriff or Any Constable
□alias County—Greeting:
You are hereby conimirded, that by
making publication of this Citation in
eotne newspaper, published In the
County of Dallas, for four consecutive
weoks, previous to the return day
hereof, vou summon W. R. Travis whose
residence is unknown, to he and appear
heforf the Justice's Court of Precinct No.
1, Dallas County, Texas, at a regular term
thereof, to be holden at my ottice in the
City of Dallas, on the second Monday in
November A. I). 1016 at 10 o'clock, A.
M., it being the 13th day of November,
1916, then and there to answer the suit of
Joe E. Johnston Company, a corporation, j
filed in said Court on the 19tli day ot i
Septeinl>cr, 1916, against the said \\ . R.
Travis, D. D. Wall, Bradley Winfrey &
W. B. Manning, for the sum of One Hun-
dred Fifty-One and 00-100 dollar*, besides
■' nterest, co>ts and attorney's fees, institut
ed upon a ccrtain promissory note, dated
October 15, 1913, for $151.00 balance due,
with 10 per cent interest from date, also 10
per cent additional as attorney's fees, and
foreclosure oi. chattel mortgage lien. Plain
tiff sues for amount of balance due of prin-
cipal, interest, attorney's lees, also fore-
closure of chattel mortgage lien, and for
all costs ot suit, etc., said suit now on file
in this office. File No. of suit 25411.
Herein fail not, but have you before
said Court this writ, with your return
thereon, showing how you have executed
the same, at the November Term, A. D.
1916.
Given under my hand officially nt Dal-
las, this the 19th dav of September, A. D.
1916.
S. J. BARNETT,
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. One
DallasCounty Texas.
FIGHTING
IN THE AIR
By ALAN HINSDALE
There Is nothing like youth for tak-
ing risks. A boy under fifteen reads
of adventure and desires to bo in It.
After fifteen up to, aay, twenty-five
he gets in It If the opportunity occurs.
And It Is that period in bis life when
he is most fitted for hazardous enter-
prise*. During the war between the
unites both L'nlon and Confederate ar-
mies were full of youngsters under
the minimum ago that was fixed by
law for enlistment.
But It has been reserved for the
twentieth century to excel all others
in furnishing a tempting field for dar-
ing exploits. What could be mare
thrilling than fighting far up In the
air? The great Kuropean war fur-
nishes the acme of daring In battle.
It would seem enough for one to risk
his life up In tho clouds with nothing
but thin air between him and the
earth, but to attack another airship
there can only bo set down to the
quintessence of recklessness.
Though an American, I could uot re-
sist this kind of warfare and early In
the struggle went to England to study
and practice aviation. I was seven-
teen when 1 went abroad, out nineteen
before I wns admitted Into the corps
of high fliers and sent to the front.
My aeroplane was one of the smaller
kind, and I managed it alone. My du-
ties were simply to obtain Information
by rising high euough to look down on
the enemy's works I also directed
gun tire. Of course I was constantly
a target, for shots from the earth, but
I could keep out of range—that Is, if
I chose. But if I did not fly near
enough to the enemy I could distin-
guish nothing. At first when a shed
came anywhere near me 1 was fright-
ened, but. familiarity breeds contempt,
and I soon became familiar with mis-
siles.
One day I received an order to cross
the German line and spy out. the loca-
tion of a battery that was demolish-
ing works our boys were construction
as fast as they were built. I went tip
about 800 feet, then made for a point
directly above tho place from which
the shells seemed to emanate.
I was seen by the enemy, and no
doubt my errand was suspected, for
presently I saw what looked like a
bird—about a bird's size at the dis-
tance—rise from the rear of the most
active gun and keep mounting, evi-
dently with the design of getting above
me. I, too, climbed, for I did not
propose that my enemy should have
an additional advautuge in dropping
bombs on me.
It, was hard to realize that the little
tiier with stretched wings seemingly
no larger than n swallow might, mean
death to me. 1 had been something of
a sportsman and was familiar with
birds. It seemed to me that this one
might light on a branch and pour forth
a song.
He did not light on a branch, but In
time he poured forth a song. It was
not the song of a bird; It was the song
of a bullet.
But this was not yet
The German and I Jockeyed for posl.
tlon, I endeavoring to get near enough
to the lottery I was ordered to spy
on as well as to keep him from get
ting the advantage of me. I had one
eye on the battery, the other on the
aviator. I was so bent on fixing its
location that 1 gave him the wbipband
-jf me in this—if 1 came down 1 would
do so on enemy's ground, while he
would fall among his own comrades.
I had located certain objects which
would enable me to describe the posl
tlon of the battery to our gunners
when 1 saw Mr. German endeavoring
lo circle around to my rear. Having
secured what I had come for, 1 turn
ed and started for home. But a chase
Is a disadvantageous position for the
pursued. The other fellow can fire at
his back, and he can't fire nt all unless
he twists himself around, which Is dif-
ficult and not conducive to a true aim.
I was obliged to go about, as a sailor
on the water would say, and fight.
On entering tipon this my first contest
up in the air It. may be wondered that
I was not paralyzed by the dreadfu.
fall I would make if my machine were
disabled. I did not think of it. and
the reason I did not think of it was
that I hadn't time. In other words, I
was so absorbed in the coming strug
gle that there was no place in my
mind for anything else.
As 1 turned, exposing my tlank for
h few moments, I aaw my enemy raise
his piece to tire. A bullet, sang by my
head. I was more concerned for my
ship than for my head, which was nat-
ural, for If my head were pierced I
would go down without consciousness,
but If my ship were wrecked I would
experience the awful full. Fortunately
neither my head nor my ship was
touched.
Before my enemy could get another
shot at me he go! one from tne 1 re-
frained from aiming nt him, but drew
a bead on where I believed his engine
to be. 1 missed the engine, but I must
nave hit Ills gas tank At any rate. I
heard a report and saw that T had dis
nbled him.
His atteutlon being fixed on the con
ditlon of his machine, I devoted my
self to flight Presently turning, I saw
his machine staggering to earth, Its
fall being retained only by its ^vlngs
But I doubted if even this would save
his life.
I reported the position of the bat-
tery, and It was silenced. But where
on® battery was silenced a dozen mor,
sprang up.
How's This?
We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Hall's
Catarrh Cure.
P. J. CHENEY ft CO.. Toledo, 0.
We. the underpinned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last 15 v-Hrs, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially t'l>le to carry
out any obligations made bv Ills tlrin.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
.. ... . Toledo, O.
Hall Catnrrh Cure Is tak n Internally,
acting directly upon the Wood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
Sent free. Price 75 cer.lii per bottle. Sold
nili far constipation.
by all Druggists.
T*k« Hall's Family
24 YEARS OF BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
SHWIP ST Ml III SflWETHUHi—<HI IT mtS .
For 24 years we have been closely identified with the business of this town.
We have done everything in our power during that time to make every deal you
made with us a profitable one for you.
We have extended you credit when you needed it and have been amply repaid
for every favor we have granted you. We have the name of being the biggest
concern in our line, doing a retail business, in Dallas county. We are the closest
buyers and sellers in the county. We watch the market and take advantage of
every change in st. We are on the jobbers list on several items.
We are proud of our town, country and people, and do everything in our
power to build up our community.
WON' YOU HELP US BY GIVING ALL YOUR BUSINESS TO YOUR HOME MERCHANTS?
We carry a complete line of Raincoats for Men,
Women and Children.
We have a complete assortment of Gloves tor the
Family.
Our stock a Automobile Casings and Inner Tubes
is complete. Guaranteed for 4000 miles; adjustmants
made at home by us.
We sell all kinds of Automobile Oils.
We have a complete stock of Electrical Supplies.
Bicycles to fit everybody at reduced prices.
Blue Belle Oil Stoves—the Queen of the Kitchen.
B\ick Cook Stove in both coal and wood. We
own a car load, bought before any advance.
144 Cotton Mattresses at the old price.
We have at last succeeded in getting the agency
for the Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets—the pride of
every housewife.
Furniture, Art Squares, Rugs, Matting, all bought
right and will be sold right.
Our stock of Window Shades is complete,
2 cars of Buggies on the road, ar the old price.
Every department is up to the scratch.
Ask anyone that has dealt with us about our system. We are neighbors and
friends, brothers and sisters---a)l working for our town and county. We need each
other in that fight. If sometimes we don't measure up as you believe we should, tell
us about it; we will only love you better and profit by your advice. We believe in
this store, for it's a good one. Come to see us; tell us your troubles. We want your
business and will show our appreciation in every way possible. Call 77 any old time.
It's a pleasure to hear your voice. If you don't like all of us, try to like one of us
well enough to trade with us.
HUMPHREYS & VANSTON
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Local jNjid Personal
W. E. Jones, well known real
estate man of Forney, was here
on business Tuesday.
W. O. Brown of New Hope,
came in Saturday to renew his
subscription to the Mesquiter.
J. R. Willingham and family
of Grapevine, are visiting D W.
Fl< renceand other relatives here.
David Frayard of Wallis, was a
guest at the home of his uncle,
tl. H, Frayard, Sunday and Mon
day.
Mrs Frances Schrimshire
arid daughter, Miss Delia, of
Azle, are visiting at, the home of
the former's sister, Mrs. Amanda
M oore.
Cleveland Jones of Chattanoo
ga, Tenn., came in Tuesday, to
visit at the home of his sister,
Mrs. J. W. Hovel I, and the fam-
ily of his brother, the late T. M.
Jones.
TEXAS STATE FAIR
AT
DALLAS
October 14 to 29
EXCURSION RATES
And Extra Train Service
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Interesting Letter
from H. H. Jobson
(Continued from pags 2)
Unequalled Exhibit
Tn Every Department
Automobile Races
By Famous Drivers
Octobor 17,22 and 29
Largest List of Vaudeville
Features Ever Offered South
For rates and schedule see local a^ent or
writes
A. D. BELL,
Ass't. Gen. Passenger Agent
GEO D. HUNTER,
General Passenger Agent
DALLAS
are skillful and insure quick
work. Their equipment con-
sists of a light stool, a razor, one
pair of clippers and a pair of
scissors. They do not use shav-
ing soap of anv kind. Merely
sinear the water ou the face and
go to work. They also have
traveling restaurants, which in-
cludes a small stove which is
kept going at all times, so that a
hot meal can be served on very
short notice. Their lumber is all
sawed by hand. The trees are
cut and trimmed in the forrests,
transported to the city, and then
sawed into planks by means of a
saw which is about half the size
of the American crosscut saw
and resembles somewnat our
buck saws.
In the Tartar city in which is
located the foreign quarter, there
are four churches for foreigners;
one union Protestant, one Church
of England and two Catholic.
There are quite a number of
i both Protestant and Catholic
churches for the natives. Two
or three of those erected by the
Catholics are as magnificient
cuildings as can be found any-
where in America.
There are two picture shows
which charge $1.50 admission
and which show very ordinary
pictures, two large first-class
hotels, six or eight second-class
hotels which cater to foreigners
besides the many native inns.
Foreigners never stop at the na
tive inns if they can avoid it as it
is almost impossible to subsist
on the average native food and
retain health. Due to their sys-
tems of fertilization and lack of
sanitation, a foreigner takes
great chances with his health
when ee eats the native foods as
prepared bv the natives, especial-
ly during the summer time.
Their food is good and whole-
some for foreigners or anybody
else when properly prepared.
The Chinese are natural born
merchants. Every foreigner
who comes through Peking, and
wh> buvs something in the way
of a curio or souvenir nearly al-
ways pays three or four prices
for iiis purchase. Even after
you have been here six or eight
months you are likely to pay too
much. Outside of the large
shops there is no such thing as
a standard price for an article.
A Chineman likes to palaver
over a sale, it makes no difference
how small. If you can out-talk
him or if he is in need of ready
cash, you can get things very
reasonsble. It is usually a good
plan to offer just one third of the
paice asked, and sometimes that
is too much. Then if you don't
think that you can get it for
that and raise your price he
| thinks that he has the advantage
and will not cut his price. On
the other hand if you steadily re-
fuse to raise your offer, and if it
is anything like the proper price
he will begin to come down.
After each price asked lie will
ask you your last price. When
he realizes that you are deter-
mined not to raise your offer he
will consent to the sale, although
vou mav have given up hope, he
will follow you out of the shop
and a block down the street be-
fore he will consent. As is
everywhere else there are lots of
pretty things to spend vour
money for here that are perfect-
ly useless. Peking is perhaps
the best market in China for
heavy silks, embroideries, hand
made laces, drawn work, carved
and engraved brass ware, lacquer,
cloisone, ami other carved ma-
terials.
An American can nearly al
ways drive a better bargain than
any other foreigner. This is
perhaps due to the fact that the
Chinese know that they can al-
ways expect a square deal from
America as a nation. They seem
to think it the only nation that
does not have a desire to acquire
territory or other concessions
at the expense of the Chinese
nation. They take great pride
in Tsing-Hua college which was
established and is being main-
tained with the United States'
share of the Boxer indemnity.
(Continued next week.)
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Davis, John E. The Texas Mesquiter. (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, October 27, 1916, newspaper, October 27, 1916; Mesquite, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth400136/m1/4/: accessed May 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Mesquite Public Library.