The Francitas Bee (Francitas, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 26, 1911 Page: 3 of 4
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BLESSING. TEXAS
Will attend to all your banking1
business for you; it will accept
your deposits however small and
3afe guard every dollar you in-
trust to it.
Over $99,000 on deposit now,
indicating the confidence people
have in the institution. $25,000
capital stock. The logical bank-
ing house for Francitas. Get the
check habit. We invite you to
call and get acquainted. We ap-
preciate your business.
Officers
A. B. Pierce, Pres. J. E. Pierce, V. Pres.
Charles E. Duller, Cashier.
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6arD6i6P' and Builder
Plans and Estimates Furn-
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All Work Guaranteed.
'The Nebraska Inn
MRS. L, B. PARKINS, Mgr.
Modern In Every Respect
Hot and Cold Water, Bath, Gas Light
American nan
Rate $2 a Day
Gulf Coast
Nursery
E. S. Stockwell & Sons, Props.
ALVIN, TEXAS. Established 1889
“Guess and Bat.91
The “Guess and Eat” social at the
new depot Friday night was one of the
most enjoyable entertainments yet held
in Francitas. The large freight room
was entirely inadequate to accommo-
date the crowd which attended and
many had to stand on the platform.
I will locate your land, mark it with
your name and number, and give you
any desired information on receipt
of one dollar. Money refunded when
doing this in connection with other
work on land. S. C. Holton,
No. 8 Francitas, Texas.
..... , ,, H. J. Wertzberger of Kansas came
The n,ght be.ng warm however, the to Francitas this week, rode out over
doors were left open and all could
the hear delightful program.
Mrs. S. C. Holton imported the idea
of the social from her Nebraska home
and it was most original and enjoya-
ble throughout, the guesses at what
would be returned when an order for
supper was given, causing much mer-
riment.
The bill of fare consisted of 14 dishes
all appropriately named, so the initia-
tedsaid,but no one present could guess
all of them. The bill of fare was as
follows:
BILL OF FARE
Tower of Strength
Fruit of the Vine
Woman of Grit
Maid of Orleans
Skippers’ Home
What Smart People Take
All things for all Men
Swallows ‘
Essense of Berries
Greased Stuff
Our Forefathers’ Stay..
Bow of Friendship
Delicious Dishes
Ivory Manipulators
Previous to the feast a program of
readings and musical selections was
given and each number was immensely
pleasing, every participant receiving
generous applause. J. R. Keig pre-
sided in his usual graceful manner.
The soaial was given for the bene-
fit of the church building fund, the
supper being donated by the women.
A total of $27.50' was raised for the
fund.
The following appeared on the pro-
gram:
Miss Mae Raines of LaWard, Mr.
and Mrs. Street, Misses Esther Stick-
ley, Verna Amsberry, Natalie Young,
Marie Richa, Mary Street, Mrs.Scott,
Miss Scott, Walter McFeron, R. M.
Hayslip, F. V. Quick and some young
people from Buehler.
The oldest and largest growers of Orange and
Fig trees in Texas. Experienced and extensive
growers of all fruit trees adapted to the Coast
Climate—consequently they are the best people to
advise you as to what, when and how to plant.
We handle no imported trees. We extend to you
an urgent invitation to visit our nursery and orch-
ard. Send for Catalogue.
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Ralph C,
Young, president and manager of the Francitas
Land and Improvement Co.„ will represent us at
Francitas.
Colonel Maher to Build.
President John G. Maher of the
Valley Fruit Farm and Garden com-
pany while here recently left plans
wiffi George Papineau for a residence
to be constructed in the near future.
Mr. Papineau is to figure the cost of
the building and report to Colonel
Maher at the earliest possible date.
On his recent visit Colonel Maher
was so impressed with the rapid
growth of Francitas and the satisfac-
tion expressed by those living here,
that he decided to build his home here
now instead of waiting until he could
spend, all of his time in Francitas.
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Stanley Baxter of Palacios was here
for a day last week.
O. L. Sparks of Colorado was here-
the first of the week.
F. F. Campbell and J. M. Macy of
Palafcios were Sunday visitors.
R. H. Fleagle of Iowa was a Fran-
citas visitor the first of the week.
W. F. Thomas and Charles Gran-
nis have returned from a trip to
Brownsville.
B. C. Wright and wife of Gage coun-
ty, Nebraska, spent several days here
this week.
W. O. Lomer of Western Nebraska
was a Francitas visitor since the last
issue of The Bee.
August Fillip Is building himself
a nice little home into which he. will
move very shortly.
Ed Champion and A, P. Mantiba
of Nebraska were here the first of the
week looking after their interests.
Otto Zeulow and Carl Zeulow of
Norfolk were registered at the Ne-
brrska Inn several days during the
week.
The “Augusta” has been launched.
The trim little craft was built by Roy
Beaman and it will run between here
and the bay.
J. A. Bressler of Madison county,
Neb., who is in the real estate business
there came down and inspected the
Great Francitas district recently.
S. H. Lewis a hustling merchant of
Bay City was here this week looking for
business. The Francitas trade is the
best in the world and Mr. Lewis is
after some of it.
August Filter of Norfolk was in
Francitas the first of the week. Mr.
Filter is one of The Bee’s very good
friends in Nebraska. He was a wel-
come visitor to this office.
C. C. Cook, Joseph Glasson and
Charles Glasson all of Tecumseh, in a
state where it is cold in the winter and
hot in the summer, stopped off here
long enough a few days ago to fall in
love with the country. The}7 are in/
te rested here.
J. B. Symonds of Prosser, Neb.,
who has several tracts of land here
and who represents parties who have
several more is here looking after his
interests. Mr. Symonds was here at
the opening of the town and was very
much surprised, at the large amount
of improvements that have been made
since December 10.
the lands and invested some good old
honest Kansas dollars here. Dr.
Wertzberger was immensely pleased
with Francitas and he will improve
his property at once.
W. E. Lewis, H. L. Curtis, and E.,
K. Luttrell of Sabina, Ohio, and P.
F. Campbell of Palacios visited the
newest newspaper office in Texas Wed-
nesday. The Ohio parties are inter-
ested in lands between Francitas and
Blessing and came down to look after
their interests.
J. S. Marmaduke, wife and sister-
in-law Miss Coleman of Nevada, Mo.,
came in the first of the week and are
now boni fide citizens of Francitas.
Mr. Marmaduke is here to look after
several tracts of land owned by parties
in Nevada. He also expects to go into
business here for himself.
W. K. Igawa of Houston represent-
ing- the Alvin Japanese nursery, while
in Francitas the other day gave a nice
talk at the Nebraska Inn for the bene-
fit of those who expect to cultivate and
grow citrus fruit trees. The remarks
of Mr. Igawa were listened to atten-
tively and the information he gave
will be of value to those who heard
the talk.
William Hempstead of Webber, Kan-
sas, surprised .himself and his rela-
tives Mrs. Parkins and Mrs. Relmer
by meeting them at the Nebraska Inn
after a separation of more than 20
years. Mr. Hempstead walked into
the hotel office and secured board and
lodging from Mrs. Parkins and the
two talked quite a while without rec-
ognizing each other- Mrs. Relmer
finally came into the office and she
recognized the stranger as their rel-
ative.
The beautiful seven room resi-
dence of W. M. Marshall is about
completed and is now in the
hands of the paper hangers. Mr.
Marshall has sunk his well and
when he moves into the house he
will be as comfortably situated
as any family in the gulf coast
'country. R. M. Hayslip did the
work and the house is a credit
to him.
Hugh Mullen who has 80 good
acres here in addition to a fine^
town lot which he has already
set to trees and vegetables is con-
templating building a nice cot-
tage for rent. Mr. Mullen is one
of the eligible bachelors of Fran-
citas and why he has been per-
mitted to escape for so long is
past the understanding of mortal
man.
Blessing Phar-
macy
Wants all your trade. We carry
the greatest variety and most complete
line of drugs in Matagorda County.
We have what y7ou want; if we do not
have it in stock, we will get it for you
if possible.
Best kerosene and gasoline cheaper
than you can buy elsewhere. We have
been selling linseed oil cheaper than
you can buy it elsewhere, and we can
do it yet. Everything strictly cash.
M. Kendall, R. Pm and
Ph. G.
Cuero May Have Pickle Factory.
Cuero,,-Tex.—Active steps are being
taken by our prominent business men
in connection with parties from Saq
Antonio, toward establishing a pickle
factory in Cuero, to be capitalized at
$25,000. And in connection therewith
to have 100 acres of land under culti-
vation in cucumbers to supply same.
Gonzales Peanut Crop.
Gonzales, Tex.—The peanut crop
has been better this year than last, as
■seven cars have been shipped from
Gonzales to date,, and it is expected
that ten more cars will be shipped be-
fore the season is over. Reliable esti-
mates place the value of the peanut
crop at $35,000. V .
British Steamer Aground.
Galveston, Tex.—The British stean*-
ship Domingo de Larringa, which Sun-
day finished loading at Bolivar for
Havre, in attempting to move out into
the roads, preparatory to steaming to
’destination, went aground in Bolivar
roads, and up. to Monday was hard and
fast, despite the efforts of tugs to get
her afloat.
Alvin Dairy Machinery.
Alvin, Tex.—Two carloads of ma-
chinery, to be used in the big drain-
age ditches in the Alvin district, have
arrived and are being unloaded. There
are more cars yet to arrive and soon
actual work will begin in excavating
these mammoth ditches.
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If you contemplate moving to Francitas do not
woiry about packing your furniture, as we carry a
line from which you can select anything that you
may need. Every piece first class and up to date.
We carry a Complete Line of
Groceries, Hardware Har-
ness, Boots and Shoes
In fact we have a complete general stock and are able to supply
your every need. If you do not see it on the shelves ask for it. We
have what you want.
Gibson Hardware \ furniture Co.
FRANCITAS, TEXAS.
Lumber
and ~
Builders*
Materials
Large stock on hand. Prices the same as
at our other yards. Sash, Doors, Blinds,
Cement, Brick etc.
Agents for Masury’s Pure
Mixed Paint
We are in a position to supply your every
want in our line.
Merchants and Planters
Lumber
FRANCITAS
TEXAS
We Have The Largest Line Of
Ever brought to this section of
Matagorda county and our prices
are as low as possible.
We want your business at all
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times and will treat you right.
LOVE & COBB Grain and Impl’f. Go.
Sunken Submarine^Saved.
Kiel, Germany.—The German sub-
marine tJ-3 sank in the harbor Tues-
day, but was raised after three hours’
work by the salvage ship Vulcan.
Here’s The Man
You Need!
Any one wanting driving, draying
and breaking, please come to
CHARMEL NOBLE,
Francitas - Texas
Laundry
The laundry basket will be sent
from the Nebraska Inn every7 Tues-
day afternoon. Those having laundry
to send will pleae take notice.
Mrs. L. B Parkins.
FOR SALE:—Good hotel, 14 rooms,
in live community, always full. $4000
takes it; $3000 cash, balance from 3 to
S years. Ground 110x135 feet. Ad-
dress The Bee, Francitas, Texas.
Dr. A. H. FliGkwir,
Blessing, Texas.
Office:
Over Kessler’s Store.
Telephone in Residence on 10th Street.
Dr. C. Pickle,
Telephone No. 12.
Veterinary
». Surgeon..
BLESSING, TEXAS.
G. B. ROBERTSON,
Attorney At Law,
Blessing, Texas.
Rentals collected and real estate looked
after for .non-residents.
Reference: Blessing State Bank.
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Philpott, H. H. The Francitas Bee (Francitas, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 26, 1911, newspaper, January 26, 1911; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth638427/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Stephen F. Austin East Texas Research Center.