The Lancaster Herald. (Lancaster, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, July 7, 1916 Page: 4 of 8
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The fourth at Lancaster was
Bry quiet. Most of the busi-
E. M. Hulbert, Owner and Pub
Minnie-Wetmore Tufts, Editor,
Lancaster, Texas.
We stand for Submission
ness houses closed for the day.
Some went to Waxahachie, some
Dallas, in small parties.
ns
*It is not^too late to harvest
your Bermuda grass.
The mosquitoes have come
and are hungry. What are you
doing to lessen the pest?
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Editor Thomason, of Brandon,
stopped over between cars Tues-
day to hear about the £l Paso
. Great preparations are being
made for the First National Trac-
tor Demonstration, which will be
held at Dallas, July 18 to 21.
A friendly note from Carranza
was sent the United States Tues-.
day. The full text had not been
given out at press time. Peace
may be restored without fighting
for it. -
A letter horn1 John E. Davis,
candidate for legislature, place
No. 3, Dallas county, states the
several legislative candidates
will speak in Lancaster tomor-
row, Saturday, July 8, at 3p. m.,
and will go from here to speak at
Cedar Hill at 8 o’clock. Give
them a hearing.
The evening papers of Tues-
day contained the announcement
that Judge Riddle had withdrawn
from :the senatorial race and
would give his support to S. P.
Brooks. Judge Riddle is a fine
man and should he allowed his
name to be used in the future.
This sacrifice wiH be remember-
m
edjin his favor.
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The following are the grand
jurors in Judge Seay’s court:
Captian John H. Gaston, of Dal-
las, foreman; F; H. Pierson, Dal-
fll "Drake, Richardson;
George R.fferrelUDallas; George
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W. Murphy, Lagow; D. C. Earn-
est, Dallas; Ben Barton, Sowers,
Pat Gorman, Dallas;1 S. A. Lacy,
Lancaster; E. G. Hill, Duncan-
ville; W. F. Bradley, Dallas, and
J. K. Sachse of Sasche.
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This is the way in which a
writer in the Waco Tribune pays
hts respect to the seventh month
in our calender :
“July! And Heat! And somnol-
ence! And indolence! And lack
of ambition! Ahd general good
for nothingness! Here she is
again, with her sapphire skies,
her sun kissed noons,her breath-
less eventides! The cycle of the
months is incomplete without
her, but methink we would love
hear more were she a bit less
fervid in demonstrations. Ah July*
Borrow a bit of January’s cool
reserve and thy devotees will be
more greatly enamored of they
charms.”
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The Lancaster Band showed
their patriotism and loyalty to
home Tuesday, by giving a con-
cert of national and popular airs
in the square, between 11 and 12
o’clock. The stores were closed
and there were few people on
our streets, but those who were
in hearing distance lost interest
in all other transactions and gave
their undivided attention to the
music. It was very hot, dusty
and uncomfortable and the boys
showed no little pluck to give
this music, without gain, to the
small audience they knew would
collect, for no announcement had
been made of it. Hearty ap-
plause greeted each selection.
The band has made wonderful
progress under the direction of
Mr. H. S. Strain and are ruyw
ready to fill engagements for
picnics, entertainments and poli-
tical speakings. The citizens of
Lancaster should be as loyal to
town.
their band as the band is to the
The trustees have had the
school grounds and surroundings
cleared of weeds and grass, and
the result is pleasing. Go down
and look at your school property.
How would it do to have a co-
operative clean-up day, each citi-
zen co-operating with his neigh-
bor and the city councij take
their part in the work? Safety
first, demands it. Typhoid fever
and other diseases are about in
the land. Better work than
weep.
In another column will be
- .
found a statement by Matt L.
Cobb, candidate against himself
for re-election to the office of
District Clerk. Mr. Cobb, ap-
preciates the confidence and sup-
port of the people and takes this
method of expressing it. He has
mad^ a good clerk, so good no
ope cared to offer against him.
The service given Lancaster
by the Texas Light and .Power
Company the past month has
been anything but satisfactory:
On the 9th and 30th ult. the
power was shut off and these
editions of the Herald were held
up. several hours, on the 30th
we failed to make the evening
mails, and the force was com-
pelled to work until 10 o’clock p.
m., to get the papers ready for
the local morning mail, and on
Monday previous, we could not
turn a wheel all day. We under-
stand accidents will happen but
on last Thursday, the accident
was so slight that there were
possibly fifty men in Lancaster
who could have adjusted the
difficulty in fifteen minutes had
they been permitted. W. R.
Carnahan made the adjustment
in a twinkle when he got here,
but it took two or three telephone
calls and h holdup of work for
three hours or more at the
Herald office, Winnifords eleva-
tor, Strain’s and Price's soda
fountains and all the fans on the1
line, and on July 4th the stunt
was repeated. To avoid this the
company should give authority
to some one in Lancaster to at-
tend to these small difficulties.
Mr. Winniford is planning to in-
stall a gasolene engine for these
emergencies and unless the ser-
vice is more dependable our old
engine may be put to work.
ATTENTION.
To my Friends, and to the
Voters of Dallas County.
The following is the substance
of a statement given by M. H.
Wolfe, State chairman of sub-
mission committee: “If thehearty
co-operation which we have been
receiving continues we will win
the fight for submission. From
all sections of the State we are
receiving encouraging reports.
Real friends of the cause of pro-
hibition have subordinated their
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personal ambition, and from all
sections •of the state there comes
assurance that the campaign is
being waged on the high plain
inaugurated by the State Sub-
mission Committee. Very few
men who really have the cause
of prohibition at heart are willing
to embarass the committee in its
work by injecting personalities
into the campaign. The work of
organization of the state by
counties, precincts, voting boxes
and school houses is going for-
ward rapidly. But there still
remains much to do before the
primary is held, and we must
earnestly ask your friends, and
all those who believe that the
question should be submitted for
settlement to a vote of the people
to see that the work of organiza-
tion in their community is carri-
ed out. The long list.of counties
which have reported their organ-
izations show most of the largest
voting counties to have organized
and appointed their county and
district chairman. Among the
counties reporting are to be
found,Dallas,Tarrant, McLennan,
Travis, Bexar, Collin, Bell, Hunt
and Jefferson.”
Although I have no opposition
in my race for this office, (this
being my first term), I neverthe-
less feel called upon to come be-
fore you, and let you know that I
am still mindful of the honor you
have conferred upon me in plac-
ing me in this office as District
Clerk.
The duties of the office have
kept me too closely engaged to
permit me to lay aside my work
and be with you personally as
much as I would wish to.
When I took the oath of office,
I promised you that I would do
my duty as I saw it, and looking
back over the time I have served
you,(where my actions were sub
ject to my control), I feel that I
have (kept that pledge to you.
It has been my fixed aim to
increase collections, and to insist
on every litigant making provi-
sions for cost, either in cash, or
furnishirig a good and sufficient
bond, and an inspection of my
quarterly and annual reports
show that my efforts have borne
fruit.
I take it that this office is a
business proposition, that I have
been-placed at the head of it by
the people of Dallas county as its
manager, and that the people
have the right to expect results
in a financial way. y
I have secured the ablest help
available to help transact this
business.
I came into this office with the
fixed purpose of giving you
prompt, efficient and courteous
service, and by doing the work
you have set me to do as well as
I know how. If I have succeed-
ed thus far, I am more than sat-
isfied. Yours Truly
Matt L. Cobb.
Threatened to Strike.
The trainmen and enginemen
of theUnited States,through their
Labor Organizations, have made
demands upon the railroads,
under the guise of an“eight hour
day,” the granting of which, it is
estimated, will involve an in-
crease in expense of $100,000,000
a year. / ,
These demands contemplate an
increase ©r 25 per cent in the
rates of pay for the first eight
hours or less work in any one
day, and an increase of 871-2 per
cent in the over time rates.
The railway companies desire
arbitration of the question which
the trainmen refuse, and threat-
en a strike if their demands for
increased wages is not met.
With a view of giving publicity
to their desire for federal inquiry
in the matter the railroads are
running a series of articles in
the paper, the first of -which ap-
peared last week, and will be fol-
lowed by others. A cause that
will not bear investigation is not
worthy of espoufal. The train-
men should not object to federal
inquiry if they feel their cause is
just.
Ux-Fm, A MBd, Effective Laxathw i Uvar Tonic
la addition to other properties, Lax-Fos
contain* Cascara in acceptable form, a
acceptabh
stimulating Laxative and Tonic. Lax-Fos
acts efitecuvel'
7 and does not gripe' nor
disturb stomach. At the same time, it aids
digestion, arouses the liver and secretions
sad restores the healthy functions. 50c.
GOOD ROADS PICNIC.
Auspices Irving Young Busi-
ness Men’s League.
Biggest men in State have
been asked to deliver addresses
at the Dallas County Good Roads
Picnic, Irving, July 14 and 15th.
Come bring your friends, Sun-
day schools, and base ball teams.
All kinds of amusements,
July 14, Irving, Texas, July 15.
Stockholders Meeting.
The stockholders of the Lan-
caster Cotton Warehouse Com-
pany are called to meet Tuesday,
July 11th, at 2:30 p. m.
How much lower our figures may
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be on your requirements in Lum
ber until you have secured them
and made comparisons.
In placing your order here you
have the knowledge that you will
obtain only the? best quality pro-
ducts—that there will be no “off
color” quality in the entire bill.
Ask us for figures on your
wants NOW;
Phone No 37.
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Lancaster, Texas;
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
We are authorized to announce
the names of the following candi-
dates for their respective offices,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary, July 22, 1816.
For Congress, 5th District.
HATTON'W. SUMNERS
(Re-Election)
For Representative, Place No. 3
JOHN E. DAVIS
(Re-Election)
For County and Probate Judge.
E. E. HURT.
For County Attorney:—
ELLIS P. HOUSE
For County Treasurer. -
B. M. BOND
(Re-Election) ' > '•
B. W. (brownlee) LANGLEY
l First Race For Office)
For Tax Assessor.
MARSH ELLISTON
; (Re-Election)
GEORGE K. BUTCHER
For Tax Collector.-
CHARLES A. TOSCH
(Re-Election)
For Commisssioner Dist. N9- 3—
C. D. SMITH.
(Re-Election)
W. J. PATRICK
A. L. HOLIFIELD
For County School Superintend
B. M. HUDSPETH
For Constable Precinct No. 5:
K. B. LOWREY1
> >■ (Re-Election)
Dr. C. D. Bryson,
Veterinary Surgeon.
—Office at Mauldin’s Barn—
Office Pkoae lift Res. Phone 182.
Lancaster, Texas.
Calls answered promptly, day or night.
R. E. Taylor,
Practising Physician
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BEfeSks.
BE SAFE—NOT SORRY!
First, Run, no risk of lost money y- pay your rent,
taxes and accounts for clothes and groceries.
BY CHECK!
Second, Each canceled check is a legal receipt for
for money paid.
Third, We do your bookkeeping, and relieve you of
all detail.
Fourth, When in difficulty or doubt as to the safety
of some investment, our advice and help are
at your command.
‘BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY” is a good maxim
to observe in choosing a place for investment.
WHITE & CO., Bankers
( UNINOORPOft ATKO )
Legal Papers prepared. Notary Public.
W. B. HURST CO.
Phone 44--2 rings.
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INSURANCE
Rear of R. P. Henry A Sons’
•. Bank ..
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National Tractor Demonstration 1
July 18, 19, 20 and 21.
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Hourly Service!
Ask any Agt. for information or address
Jas. P. Griffin* G. P. A.
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GRIGSBY’S
LIV-VER-LAX
To cleanse the system of poisonous toxins.
To restore healthy ection of the Bowels,.
Liver and Kidneys.
To assist in relieving Constipation and the multitude
of ills the human family is heir to.
If you are not entirely satisfied with the results, we
will cheerfully refund your money.
IN THE SPRING YOUR SYSTEM NEEDS CLEANSING
the same as your house or premises. There is
nothing that will beat LIV-VER-LAX in toning up
your system, and in keeping you hardy and hale.
H. S. STRAIN CO.
Lancaster DRUGGISTS T«
fit. *
Office with Dr. G. T. Parks,
Lancaster, Texas.
Dr. E. G.
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Office over Strain’s Drug Store.
Hours, 9 to 12 a. m.; 2 to 5 p. m.
Lancaster, Texas.
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Someone is liable to be lost if
the weeds around some proper-
ties and street corners are not
cut
Dr. G. P. Pipkin
General Practice
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
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Office over White & Company,
Lancaster, Texas.
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War on Mosquitoes.
No matter what you are using,
get a can of Ross’ “Dead Quick"
Spray. If you do not find it the
quickest relief from these pests,
go back and get your money. It
kills and drive mosquitoes from
your home. _
Sold in Lancaster by H. 8.
Strain Co., and The Lyon Drag
Store.
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Tufts, Minnie Wetmore. The Lancaster Herald. (Lancaster, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, July 7, 1916, newspaper, July 7, 1916; Lancaster, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth542608/m1/4/: accessed May 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lancaster Genealogical Society.