The Lancaster Herald. (Lancaster, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, July 19, 1912 Page: 3 of 8
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Currie McCutcfceon
Currie McCutcheon is running
for‘county attorney on his own
record. The record is an open
book. In fact it is so good that
/
the majority of the people feel
that McCutcheon has already
won the victory.
But success always causes
jealousy and McCutcheon’s suc-
cess as a prosecutor has aroused
the ire of some of the lesser
lights at the court house. Now
tbev are trying to attack Mc-
Cutcheon’s record, but McCutch-
the best that
DALLAS AND KAUFMAN COUNTIES
wSjt* k h'
eon and bis record
has every been made by a pros-
ecutor in this county1—need no
defense from us.
The Dallas Dispatch belieyes
that Currie McCutcheon will
make one of the best county at-
torneys that this or any other
Texas county has eyer had.
A vote for McCutcheon is a
vote tor a clean, capable, con-
scientious young man who has
no political debt to pay and
whose success is due to his hard
work and fearlessness as much
as it is to his ability, and in the
words of Barry Miller he is “ one
of the greatest lawyers who has
ever appeared before my court.”
McCutcheon’s record in brief,
as given by him Monday, is as
follows:
“I served three yefars as as-
sistant county attorney. -I was
born and raised in Dallas county
and started at the bottom, My
employers saw fit to place me in
the justice court, then in the
main offic, the grand jury room,
the county court and then in
Judge Miller’s court.
“During my whole experience
I have never had but two indict-
ments quashed on my record.
That is more than many can say.
I can prove that my record in the
county court hasn’t been equal-
ed in 20 years.
“I won 106 contested cases
and lost 55. Mr. Pierson won
222 and lost 239. ^Je was there
two yeaas and I was there eleven
months. In blind tiger cases 1
beaCBarry Miller, Horace Will-
iams, Robert B. Allen, Walker &
Williams, Pierson, O’Donnell &
Pierson and Lively, Nelms &
Adams. * *
McCutcheon declared that he
was the first man in Texas to
convect a gambler on a felony
charge and showed that three of
the biggest gamblers are now in
the penitentiary. He was given
M p
IN STRAIN’S GROVE
JULY 25th
Prominent Speakers will
be in Attendance.
* T. G. COLLINS OF DALLAS COUNTY
Grand Prairie, Texas, July 15, 1912.
TO THE VOTERS OF DALLAS AND.KAUFMAN COUNTIES:
At the solicitation of many of the leading business men of
Dallas and Dallas County, who believe that the commercial in-
terests should have representation in the Legislature, I announce
my candidacy for Floater of the 47th Representative District,
•composed of Dallas and Kaufman Counties.
I was born on a farm six miles southwest of Grand Prairie
thirty-two years ago; attended thq town schools and later the
Baylor University. Thereafter I located in Grand Prairie, en-
gaging in the general mercantile business, which I have conducted
•continuously for twelve years, with a fait* measure of success. My
•experience, associations and surroundings have been such as to
plenty of Shade, Ice Water,
Dinner, and Attractions of all
sorts. A record-breaking* crowd
is expected.
thoroughly acquaint me with the needs of the commercial and
-agricultural interests of this District, for the promotion of which
I have long had deep concern, and, if elected, legislation affeeting
them will have my particular attention.
I favor simplifying court procedure to avoid delays and re-
versals on technicalities, and adequate provisions against profes-
sional jurors, thereby insuring economies and the equal and ex-,
act administration of justice; presidential preferential primaries,1
and direct election of United States Senators by the people; re-
peal of the fire insurance law—which has brought about an in-
surance monopoly in order that competition may be re-establish-
ed and lower rates effected; increase of scholastic age from seven-
teen to twenty years, advancement in scholarship of rural schools,
and encouragement of courses in, agriculture and domestic arts;
liberal appropriations for all State educational institutions; State
scientific aid in preservation of soil, conservation of natural re-
sources, and reclamation of overflow and arid Isolds; and, iri gen-
eral, safe and sane, progressive legislation.
I am opposed to evil, immorality and crime, and think the
laws relating thereto should be stringent, that wrongdoers may be
apprehended and corrected and society protected.
Inasmuch as it is the ESTABLISHED POLICY of the Demo-
cratic party in Texas and the recognized intent of the Terrell
.election law to accord the candidate in the primary receiving the
liighest vote the nomination, whether the office be State, dis-
trict, county or precinct and irrespective of the number of can-
didates for the nomination, if elected, I will support the candi-
date for United‘States Senator who receives the highest vote
THROUGHOUT THE STATE, regarding the plurality vote of
all the people as absolutely binding upon the Legislature and whose
Voice so expressed no representative can honestly ignore. Until
a change is made in the election law providing for majority nom-
inations the choice of all the people can never be determined,
and plurality nominations must of necessity be accepted as the
direct expression of their will.
While Dallas County contributes EIGHTY-FIVE PER CENT,
of the population of this Flotorial District and Kaufman County
the remaining FIFTEEN PER CENT., and by reason thereof the
\ larger county is justly entitled to the naming of the Floater, in
J the absence of a mutual understanding between the counties and
especially since Kaufman County has both a Senator and a Rep-
resentative from her citizenship, I nevertheless ask a careful con-
sideration of my merits without regard to the right of Dallas
County'to the office at this time;
It will be impossible for me to see any considerable number
of the voters of the District—there being nearly 25,000 in the
two counties—before the primary, but it is my purpose to visit
the important towns not already visited, when I shall be glad
to state in detail the views which I entertain on all matters likely
to become subjects of legislation.
Your vote and influence will be highly appreciated, and, if
elected, I will represent THE PEOPLE to the best of my ability,
with a conscientious desire to do right under any and all cir-
cumstances.
r Yours respectfully,
; ; T. G. COLLINS.
Practical Education
In speakiDg of an article in.the
Dallas News, containing the sen-
tence, “The best kind of edu-
• , . ’• , . • . ' • i . . .
cation to prevent crime and to
secure a reliable citizenship is
practical training in some usefu 1
art.” Dr. R. C. Bukner, of the
Buckner Orphans’ Home, com*
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mended the article and the
News, and in speaking of the
training the children get m this
home said: “These 600 orphans
are being trained, for reliable
citizenship. They are not to be,
inmates of prisons nor to dangle
at the end of the hangman’s
rope; nor are they to be/
come tramps, nor loafei^f abotrt
saloons. Why? because they are
being educated not in books only
but in habits and industry^They
learn to do everything about the
farm and country home. Some
of them ere bring instructed in
the use of the shoe tools, some
on the typewriter, and soon by
[the grace ot the carpenters’ and
joiners’ union of the city, and
the generosity of the newspaper
fraternity and printer’s craft,
supplying the necessary outfits,
some of them will be trained m
carpentry aad some, in the
printer’s art. The best kind of
education to prevent crime and
to secure a reliable citizenship is
a practical training in some use-
ful art, and that is the kind of
education provided with us for
children left without homes and
A thousand thafoks to
Lancaster Milling Co.
HIGH-GRADE FLOOR
RICH BRAN SHORTS CORN MEAL
AND CHOPS.
of several months. Mary Fran-
ces Walker was born Dec. 31
1887, and was united in marriage
to Asher Allen, of Dallas, March
30 1907, one son being born to
them, little William, aged four
years.
She was converted and became
a member of the Baptist Church
at Lancaster, in the year 1901.
She has lived a Christian life and
was a true devoted mother. Be-
sides her husband and son she
is survived by her parents, and
one sister, Mrs. Will Chan-
dler, Fort Worth; three broth-
ers, Charles Walker, Ft. Worth-
Ollie Walker, Lancaster, ai^l
Millard, of Cement« City. The
Lancaster Undertakers brought
the body to Edgewood Cemetery
Monday, where burial services
were held.
A Home Iustitution that
will merit and appreciate
your patronage.
^[Ask your merchant for
“Red Cross” or “Purity”
flour; every sack guaran-
teed to give you' perfect
satisfaction. >
Lancaster Milling Co
LANCASTER, TEXAS.
Notice
I have bought Mr. Kirk’s Tail-
or shop, want to say to the good
people of Lancaster, that I am
going to run a strictly up-to-date
place and tend to business; will
treat each and every one right,
and do right myself. I have had
several years experience in the
tailoring business and I will
please you or not take your mon-
ey. Give me a trial.
John W. Ray.
East side of the square.
(Advertisement)
City Meat Market
oarents
The News for its influence and
other assistance in enlarging and
supporting this borne for the
dependent homeless.”
Why Take Calomel
The New Party
The new party is the person
who doesn’t know that for Head-
aches. Neuralgia and Rheuma-
tism, Hunt’s Lightning Oil is al-
most instant relief. It has been
the standard pain reliever for
thirty years.
MT Flask and Cured Meats constantly on hand. Fish a
Oysters in season. ICE In large or smalt fulMn.
When Simmons’ Liver Purifier
is so easy and pleasant yet acts
justs as thoroughly as those
harsh oergatives. [In yellow tin
boxes only.] Tried once always
used. Price 25 cents.
Candied Ginger, spicey and
refreshing, at Strain’s.
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Hulbert, Elbert Monroe & Tufts, Minnie Wetmore. The Lancaster Herald. (Lancaster, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, July 19, 1912, newspaper, July 19, 1912; Lancaster, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth542746/m1/3/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lancaster Genealogical Society.