Meridian Tribune. (Meridian, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, August 17, 1900 Page: 1 of 8
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\y L. ALEXANDER,
Attorney at Law
and Nu.ao J -11 i,c.
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MERIDIAN, - TEXAS.
Meridian Tribune.
A LOCAL NEWSPAPER, LEVOTED TO THE DISSEMINATION OF THE NEWS, AND THE UPBUILDING OF MERIDIAN AND BOSQUE COUNTY.
Vour Business
Will Grow
if you advertise.
The Tribune.
VOL. VI, NO. 10.
MERIDIAN, TEXAS, AUGUST 17, 1900.
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
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prices
■ CREAM
Powder
In Use the most Economical
Greater in leavening strength, a
spoonful raise? more dough, or goes
further.
Working uniformly and perfectly,
it makes the bread and cake always
light and beautiful, and there is never
a waste of good flour, sugar, butter
and eggs.
With finer food and a saving of
money comes the saving of the health
of the family, and that is the greatest
economy of all.
PRICE BAKING POWDER CO.,
CHICAGO.
Note.—Many mixtures, made in imitation of bakinr
powders, are upon the market. They are
sold cheap, but are dear at any price, be-
cause they contain alum, a corrosive poisoa.
IY PARTNER)
A GOOD FLAY WELL PLAYED BY OUR
BOYS AND GIRLS.
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Josiah Scruggs. - Mr. Schenok.
Li Hung Chang. ■ Mr. Meyers.
Maj. Henry Clay Britt.
Mr. Pedigo.
Joe Sanders. - Mr. Cureton.
Ned Singleton. - Mr. Brown.
Willington Ridge, (English Ser-
vant.) - Mr. Morris.
Mr. Brandon. - Mr. Adams.
Mrs. Mary Brandon.
Miss Adams.
Miss Grace Brandon.
Miss Jones,
Posie. - - - Miss Blackmore.
SYNOPSIS.
Act I—Lawn of Mr. Brandon's
hotel, the Goldan Gate, in
California.
Act II—Interior of '' The Part-
ners'' cabin in mountain.
Act III and IV—Scenes same as
in Act I.
Music by the Temple Orchestra.
Meridian has some local theat-
rical talent she may well be
proud of, as was evidenced on
last night, by the manner in
which the local talent presented
'' My Partner. ''
Josiah Scruggs, impersonated
by Hon. W. F. Schenck, was a
villain to perfection.
Li Hung Chang, which char-
acter was presented by Mr. Fred-
erick Myers, furnished the
greater part of the fun for the
vast audience and was perform-
ed in first-class style.
Maj. Henry Clay Britt, per-
sonated by Judge Eugene Ped-
igo, was well rendered, notwith-
standing his flop from the Meth-
odists to the Baptists cost him his
seat in the senate.
Joe Saunders, personated by j
A ROYAL TIME
Hon. C. M. Cureton. was good,
and his part was played as if by
a professional.
Mr. Webster Brown, as Ned
Singleton, was all that could be
expected.
The ex-circus king impersona-
ted by Mr. Tnos. Cruse was well
rendered.
Mr. Fred Morris made a capi-
tal servant.
Miss Nora Jones was as sweet
as a June rose in her charming
rendition of Miss Grace Bran-
don, the landlord's beautiful
and winsome daughter.
Miss Julia Blackmore, in her
vivacious character of '' Posie,''
with more lovers than one,
brought down the house—her
impersonation was good.
Mr. George I, Adams' im-
personation of Mr. Brandon was
good. He made a good land-
lord, always looking after the
comfort of his guests.
Miss Mary Brandon, imper-
sonated by Miss Mattie Adams,
was played with the ease and
grace of an old stager. Her life
was filled with trials and tribula-
tions, and ended as we all want-
ed it too, with sunshine and
happiness.
All in all the young people did
extremely well, and we hope this
may not be the last time they
will appear in public.
The above performance was
given under the direction of the
U.D.C., for the entertainment of
the Old Confederate Veterans in
particular and everybody in gen-
eral. Between two and three
thousand people were present.
Constable H-. L. Little arrested,
on last Saturday, four negroes who
were shootingcraps in Newsome's
barn. Two of them paid their
fines and the others are working
on the road. Better stop " dat "
foolishness.
Is What the Old Vets Say Meridian
Is Giving Them.
LARGE CROWDS IN ATTENDANCE EACH DAY
-MERIDIAN TI1E PLACE JO HOLD THE
REUNiON NEXT YEAR.
FIRST DAY.
The Ninth Annual Reunion of Albert Sidney Johnson
Camp U. C. V., so far is a decided success. People have
been pouring into town since Tuesday evening and are
still coming. Fully ihirty-five hundred people were on
the grounds yesterday and a much larger crowd will be
here to-day.
1 he U. C. V's assembled at the courthouse at to A. m.,
and Capt. W. C. Barnett, Marshal of the Day, formed them
in line of procession to the reunion grounds, headed by the
X emple Band which discoursed spiendid music. They
were followed by a decorated float containing thirteen
Daughters representing the thirteen Southern States, then
came the citizens and visitors*, in all making a long
procession.
Arriving at the grounds, Hon. S. H. Lumpkin, Mayor
pro tem, delivered the address of welcome, which was high-
ly appreciated by everybody. He said in his speech that
he not only turned the town loose to the people, but had
unlocked and even took the hinges off the doors. This ad-
dress was r^sponsed to by Maj. J. E. Hawkins on behalf
of the U. C. V's, and it was an excellent talk and highly
commended.
In the the afternoon Hon. H. S. Dillard delivered an
able address. It was a master effort and he was highly con-
gratulated and commended by the veterans and all who
heard him.
On account of the high wind the baloon ascension was
postponed till 6 p. m., then the big baloon, carrying the
aeronauts ascended about three-fourths of a mile when the
parachutes were cut loose. Miss Hazel Keys did not make
the ascension yesterday but a man was sent up instead, but
to-day and to-morrow she will make the ascensions.
In the procession Mr. Booth, of Valley Mills, carried
the same flag that he carried in the battle at Helena, Ark.,
during the civil war.
SECOND DAY.
The second day of the reunion was the best in years.
The crowd was more than double that of the preceeding
day and fully eight thousand people were on the grounds.
I he weather was favorable and the attendance was much
larger than expected.
At io a. m. the Temple Band rendered a beautiful
selection, after which the camp was called to order.
Judge Kittrell, of Houston, was then introduced, and
delivered an address which was full of thought and patriot-
ism, causing great enthusiasm among the thousands who
heard him. His address was highly appreciated.
In the afternoon the United Sons Confederate Veterans
occupicd half an hour in the election of officers.
Senator D. W. Odell. of Cleburne, delivered a rousing
address which was well received by the great mass of
people. Mr. Odell is an intersting speaker and has great
oratorical ability.
Mrs. J. I. Cochran, a vocalist of reputation, sang "The
Bonnie Blue Flag'' in such superb manner that caused the
tears to course down the wrinkled cheeks of many a
veteran.
At 4:30 Miss Hazel Keyes and the Monkey Yan-Yan
made the grand baloon ascension and double parachute leap
The Roping Contest was very interesting. Will
Nugent, of near Morgan won the prize, which was $25.00.
Time 1:40.
The entire program was fully carried out except the
address of Hon. B. W. Kirk, who did not come
PROGRAM FOR THIRD DAY.
10 A. M.—Camp called to order and Old Soldiers' Ex-
perience Meeting. Selection of place for holding
next reunion.
Music.
10:30 A. M.-—Hon. W. R Featherston, of Cleburne,
will deliver his famous lecture on " The Life of
Robert E. Lee.''
Music.
12 A. M.-—Reading: "Sword of Lee," by Miss Re-
becca Cooke.
noon.
1:30—Old Fiddlers' Contest.
Music.
2:45 P. M.—Called to order. Address by Prof. T. P.
Adams, of Gatesville, and other Sons.
Music.
4:00 P. M.—King K. Medicine co. Entertainment.
4:30—Song by Mrs. J. I. Cochran.
5:00 P. M.—Balloon Ascension. Base Ball game, Wal-
nut vs. Temple.
at night.
8:30 A. M.—Texas State Fair Exhibit and Moving
Picture show at their car at depot.
ENTERTAINMENT AT DR.
LIWKINS,
GIVEN THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS
WEDNESDAY SLIGHT.
Mrs. Lumpkin, assisted by
Misses Ada . and Rowena Dun-
lap, Julia Adams, Etta and Bee
Morgan. Eva Lomax, Ethel
Cruse, Mattie Dillard, Maggie
Barker, Ola Fowler, Minnie
Thompson and Mrs, Cochran en-
tertained about forty old Con-
federate Veterans on Wednesday
evening. The Temple orchestra
furnished music.
The old boys could not resist
the temptation, and joined in
the chorus with a zest when
Dixie'' was sang.
" Burying the Flag" was
heightened in interest by the pa-
thetic history of the burial of
Shelby's old battleflag by Shel-
by's men in the waters of the
Rio Grande river when that
command sought refuge in Mex-
ico at the close of the struggle of
the Confederacy for independ-
ence, the words being composed
by Col. Slayback, of Shelby's
command.
The affair was a success in ev-
ery respect. Boxes of cigars on
the center table were at the dis-
posal of the old boys, and re-
freshments of cake, ice cream
and coffee were served ad ll'M-
tJAJlls, and no pains were spared
by the genial host and hostess
to make the gray haired vete-
rans of the Lost cause feel at
home.
The beautiful residence was
thrown open to all, and all felt
at home. Preparations had been
made for the entertainment of a
much larger number, but some
were unavoidably absent, and
when they learn what a time
those present had, won't they
regret it, boys?
Now, a word for the ladies
who so beautifully and success-
fully rendered the program of
the evening. It was simply per-
fection, and brought back sweet
but sad memories of the long
ago, when the veteran of to-day
bade farewell to the girl he left
behind him, and marched away
to do battle for his own South-
land.
After spending one of the most
enjoyable evenings of their
lives, at 11 o'clock, thanks were
tendered Dr. and Mrs. J. J.
Lumpkin for their reception and
entertainment, and they bade
them goodnight.
THAT THROBUI.NO HEAD-
ACHh.
Would quickly leave you if you
used Dr. King's New Life Pills,
rbouaand of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit tor Sick and
Nervous Headache. They make
pure blood and build up your
health. Only 25 cents. Money
back it not cured. Sold by N T.
Hughes druggist.
Marshal W. C. Barnett, of
Valley Mills, received from the
fair sex the high compliment of
being the best looking man at
the Confederate reunion.
" I love this c®umry. I love
ever)* acre of it. In these veins
runs the blood of the founders of
this republic. My forefathers
fought and bkd for this country's
independence, and I believe that
no man is more ready to serve it
in any emergency than myself."—
Gen<( John B Gordon.
Extract from a speech deliv-
ered at Atlanta, Ga.,July 4, 1900
W. C. BARNETT, a'""Z
VALLEY MILLS, TEXAS.
Lands Bought, Sold & Rendered for Taxes and Taxes Paid.
Prompt Attention Paid to the Surveying and Examination of Lauds.
FOR3©YEARS
I HAVE SOLO
m
i
m
AND HARNESS IN MERIDIAN!
Complete Stock of hardware and
Implements.
You want to see my Stock before buying.
J. T. LOMAX, Meridian, Tex.
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