The Daily Herald (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, February 2, 1917 Page: 4 of 4
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E5SANAY PRESENTS
Bryant Washburn and Nell Craig in
“The Breaker”
You read it in the Saturday Evening Pcet. A thrill-
ing story of love behind tbe veil of secret service
Tomorrow
Bessie Birrisealejin the “Sorrows of Love;” also Doug-
las Fairbanks in a two-part comedy, “Mystery of tbe
Leaping Fish.”
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“My Uncle From Japan”
A Musical Comedy in 3 Acts
"WHIIEISr?
Monday, February 5th, 1917
WMthtr Report
Tonight fair and continued cold; -fr
♦ tomorow fair and rising tempera- ♦"
•f lure. ’
PURELY PERSONAL
W. Percy Smith of Mineral Wells is
visiting A. D. Rogers and family.
Frank Johnson returned to Post
City this morning after a few days
visit to homefolks.
R. C. White, after a short visit to
his sister, Mrs. F. A. Lee, left this
morning for McCaOley.
Mrs. J. J.^Jretsinger went to Fort
Worth this mfltning to visit her hus-
band, who is in a sanitarium at that
place.
Miss Eldon Boydston left this aft-
ernoon for Cross Plains, after visiting j
LANDS ALONG' RIVER LEA8ED—^
NEW COMPANY ENTER-
ING FIELD.
Mention was madq»in these columns
a few days ago of the Chestnut well,
which is only about fopr or five miles
from the Weatherford-Millsap well,
being down 4,000 feet and that work
w^s suspended awaiting instructions
from the Empire Gas Co. in Kansas
City, who are haying the well sunk;
that those who are In close touch
with the owners and contractors be-
lieve a well of considerable magnitude
will be brought in when work is re-
sumed. ,
The Herald learned Thursday night
that work was suspended, pending the
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[HIGH CLASS FEATURES EXCLUSIVELY!
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IRENE FENWICK
. supported by
OWEN MOORE
A Coney Island Princess
Based Upon “The Princess Zim-Zim’
by EdwArd Sheldon.
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Miss Laura Dickey '‘in this city for | arrival of 5 3-4 inch casing, that from
the log of the well and nature of the
sand in which drilling ceased that
possibly a few more strokes with the
Mrs. F. A. Lee, left this morning
points west.
Mrg’. 'J. W. Dickey left this after- We have positive assurance that
for El Centro, Calif., where her casing is being rushed to the nearest
Tomorrow—“JUDITH OF THE CUMBERLAND8,” with s
Helen Holmes, and a Two-Reel L-KO Comedy.,
some time.
J. Frank White of Cumberland Gap,
Tenn., after a short visit to his niece,
for drill will penetrate an oil or gas field
that will create a real sensation.
FORMER WEATHERFORD
PASTOR GOES TO AUSTIN.
noon
husband and son, Robt. W., have been
for some time.
Mrs. T. H. Love has returned to
Altus, Okla., after spending some time
in the city attending her father, J.
M. Lay, now deceased.
Lawrence Waldrom left today for
Chicago to attend the millinery and
railroad station, that work may be re-
sumed as soon as possible.
The Herald is informed that every
available acr^ of land on each side of
the Brazos river, for a number of
miles north and south of Bennett, has
been leased, the land owners getting
$1.00 per acre. It^is true that only a
Rev. N. P. Patterson, formerly pas- j
: tor of the Grace Presbyterian church •
in Weatherford, but for the past two
years pastor of the Presbyterian ■
church at Beatrice, Nebraska, recent- \
ly resigned 'his charge to accept the!
pastorate of the First Presbyterian j
Church, U. S. A., at Austin, Texas. 1
When Mr. Patterson was pastor j
here he had not completed his theo-;
logical studies, but he Was recognized
as a forceful speaker, a fine Christian ;
ladies’ ready-to-wear style show, and small portion of the territory may be .gentleman with a burning zeal for the
507 QUALIFIED VOTERS
IN WEATHERFORD.
W. A. Kerr, city tax collector, re-
ports 557 poll tax receipts and exemp-
tion certificates issued up to Thurs-
day night in the city of Weatherford.
This number is eight short of last
year. Mr. Kerr reports his general
collections much better than at this
time last year, which is quite gratify-
ing to the city administration.
RECITAL AT PYTHIAN HOME;
PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED
The regular monthly recital by the
pupils in the music department of the
Pythian Home will be given Satur-
day night, February 3rd. Mr. J. M.
Youngblood, superintendent, requests
the Herald to say that a cordial invi-
tation is extended the people of Wea-
therford to tax the auditorium to its
capacity. A varied program, consist-
ing of piano numbers, recitations,
mandolin orchestra and band sejec-
The hour is 7:45
do the spring buying for his'firm. (developed; that
Mrs. F. E. Cox of Garner spent last may have’ heen
night with her brother, G. H. Long,
in this city, leaving today for Somer-
ton, Ariz., where she will make her
home.
Mrs. Emma Long has returned from
a visit to relatives in Mt. Selman,
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Neglected Colds Grow Worse.
A cough-that racks and Irritates the j tions will be given,
throat may lead to a serious chronic! o’clock,
cough, if neglected. The healing pine
jmiaomu in Dr. Bell’s IJjne Tar Honey
—nature’s own remedy—will soothe
and relieve the Irritation, breathing
will be easier, and the antiseptic prop-
Princess Today.
The lure of Coney Island is upon
us all. No matter how dignified our
ertfes will kill the germ which retard- demeanor, how ponderous our self-es-
teem, we are prone to "cut loose”
«d healing. Have it handy for croup,
sore throat and chronic bronchial af-
fections. Get a bottle today. Pleas-
ant to take. At all druggists, 50c. Adv.
8ATURDAY SPECIAL.
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Lemon Drops ......................_15c per lb
Marshmallows ................20c per lb.
Assorted Chocolates _____,.39c per box
_ At CANDY KITCHEN.
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Clean, Press
Repair—
for Both Men and
Women!
Clothing sent to Jkls shop for
dry cleaning or pressing always
gets the same careful attention,
whether It be a “hurry up” or-
der or one on which we have
plenty of time.
We do repairing. No charges
for small repairs.
* KwltCherklckin—try us.
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City Pressing Parlor
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when we arrive at that famous resort
and to enter into the spirit of the
place with a zest. Cpney Island has
been invaded by the motion picture |
producer and made the background -of
a large part of the action of "A Coney
Island Princess," a Famous Playejrs
production starring Irene Fenwick,
supported by Owen Moore. This feat-
ure is the attraction at the Princess
today. | j
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Puts a Diamond Disc In His Home.
F. R. Putman gave a demonstration
of the pew Edison musical instru-
ments last night in his music parlors
to quite a number of people, using
the Diamond Disc instrument. The
program was a varied one and so
pleased were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Alvis
with the re-creation of the natural
tones of the voice and instrument that
an order was placed for a $250 Dia-
mond Disc instrument and a large
number of records. Mr. Alvis was the
first to put a new Edison in his home.
being accompanied home by Miss Eu-
genia Rankin, who will visit here for.
sOme time.
Tires! Tires! Tires!
ALL KINDS OF
AUTOMOBILE TIRES—
We carry in stock the follow-
lowing makes of tires:
MIGHELIN TIRES
FIRESTONE TIRES
GOODYEAR TIRES
PENNSYLVANIA TIRES
UNITED STATES TIRES
GOODRICH TIRES
And remember, we buy $5,000
worth of tires at a time, dnd
carry a complete stock at all
times.
This is the garage that will
save you money on tires. Try
us and be convinced.
much of/ the leasing
done by speculators,
but one fact remains a certainty, the
country is thousands of dollars to the
good on account of the possible oil
field.
One tract of land near Millsap of
160 acres bas been bought outright,
where a lease contract could not be
made, by Kansas City parties. Thqse
same parties, whose names are with-
held for the present, it is said will
have one or two standard rigs in the
Master’s work. He finished his stud- j
ies after leaving Weatherford in the j
McCormick Seminary in Chicago in
1914. Since then he held a pastorate ;
at Delphi, Ind., and Beatrice, Neb. The 1
Daily Express, speaking of Mr. Patter-1
son’s work in Beatrice, says:
‘‘During his stay of almost two j
years in Beatrice, Rev. Patterson has ,
preached some very forceful Betinons \
and has not only won many for Christ'
but has developed a great spiritual,
growth among others and fyas succeed-1
Millsap community in less than thirty ed ii^winning many Christians to
8tiff, Sore Muscles Relieved.
Cramped muscles or soreness follow-.
Ing a cold or case of grippe are easfed
and relieved by an application of
Sloan’s Liniment. Does not stain the
skin or clog the pores like mussy oint
ments or plasters and penetrates
quickly without rubbing. Limber up
your muscles after exercise, drive out
the pains and aches of rheumatism,
neuralgia, lumbago, strains, sprains
and bruises with Sloan’s Liniment.
Get a bottle today. At all druggists,
25c. Adv.
THE CLEANING OF
Dainty Evening Dresses
A SPECIALTY WITH US
| None but our most expert operators handle evening gowne or
dreeaes. We are very particular about this department and inaist
on the UTMOST CARE AND CAREFUL WORKMAN8HIP.
You can trust us with yeur moat delicate gown, and be assur.
ed that it will be rdfotned looking as fresh and pretty aa It ever
did. OUR SERVICE'IS EXCELLENT, the pricea are reasdnable.
Kwltcherklcken—try us. S
Parlor
E & L Garage
Clarence Hopkins, Owner
Palo Pinto Street
days. . vice, which is
Parker county may not be another itual growth.
the only way for spir- j‘
His influence, especi-
Spindletop, but from present indica- ally among the young people, will long
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We’ve Come to Wea:
tberford to Make'
Our Home!.
We offer the people of Weather-
ford and surrounding country
the service of a mechanic who
is experienced in all makes of
cars. Remember, that if he don’t
fix your car it will cost £ou noth-
ing. Give us a trial and be con-
vinced. Prices reasonable.
We sell Racine and Tyrian
Tires and Tubes.
Give us your next month’s bus-
iness, it .will be appreciated.
Jones & Norrell
Garage
BOTH PHONES 186 »
York Avenue
Our Doors Are Never Closed
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tions it is a pretty safe bet that some
one is going to puncture the oil pro-
ducing sands in a very short time. In
the western portion of the county, we
are informed, the people won’t hardly
discuss politics at all—it’s all oil or
gas.
be felt In this city and community.
“The Beatrice church will feel
strongly the loss of their pastor, Who
came to them after yie church had . keeps you awake at night and di
been without a pastor for nearly a your vitality and energy. Dr. Kim
Lingering Coughs Are Dangerous.
Get rid of that tickling cough
AUTO ACCIDENT NEAR
WHITT; FORD OVERTURES entire budget
Thursday atfernoon when
ized. It was during his first year prompti yeffective. It soothes the
here that the church made the best ritated ipembrane and kills the cold ■
financial showing in its history, the germs; your cough,Is soon reUeyr"*
amounting to about * dangerous-^t Dr.
, , ® . New Discovery at once.
$11,000. The church has grown in
near ^umbers
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grown in gfty yeara has been the fav
and in spiritual strength remedy for grippe, croup, coughs7
Whitt, .Dr. W. M. Cook and C. W. steadily since his coming and the colds.^^Get a bottfo today at your drug-
O’Donnell, who were traveling flS a year about to close has proved a%ery E*8**
Ford roadster, had the misfortune to successful one. The church was unan- Death From Pneumonia,
turn their car upside down as they imous in passing resolutions promis- Herbert, the seventeen year
made a sharp turn in the road. ing hearty support fo their pastor if i s(m of Mr an(j Mrs, J. H. Picketts,
Dr. Cook was driving the car when he would remain here and It was only
the steering road broke or became dis- after the call from the Texas church
connected so he could not guide the was repeated ithat he consented to
Mr. O’Donnell was thrown clear leave Beatrice."
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of the wreck, but Dr. Cook was caught Mr. Patterson has many friends In
‘under the machine. It was with much Weatherford who will be pleased to
Mrs. J. C. Jones and son, J. C. Jr.,
went to Fort Worth this morning
where they will make their home, af-
ter spend some time In the city visit-
ing Mrs. Jones’ parents, Mr. and Mrs.
M. J. Bonner.
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difficulty that O’Donnell, succeeded in
; turning^ the car on Its side and extri-
cating his companion, who sustained
a wrenched leg. O’Donnell had a
gash about an inch long cut over the
right eye.
Aside from breaking the windshield
and bending the fenders on one side,
there was little damage done the car.
The gentlemen walked to Whitt, se-
cured the services of D. W. Thomas,
who brought them to Weatherford.
Autos Registered.
No. 881—J. T. Taylor, Springtown,
Ford 5-passenger.
No. 882—H. T.' Stroup, Weatherford,
Ford, 2-passenger.
- -No. 883—Wm. Wyche, Weatherford,
Ford truck.
learn of his splendid success in the
ministry and welcome him back to
his native state, to the pastorate of
one of the strongest churches in Texas
Synod.
died at the home of his parents, four
miles, north of Poolville, Thursday
night, with, pneumonia. The young
man had been sick only two weeks
when death claimed him. He is sur-
vived by his parents, three rifoters and
one brother. The fnneral services wars
conducted by Revs. Bud Young and
T. N. Fate, burial taking pjace la,
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"MY UNCLE FROM JAPAN”
AT COLLEGE TUE8DAY NIGHT
The play, “My Uncle from Japan,"
being coached by Miss Dudley, will
be presented In the College audlto-
Both parties areTrom'wichlta Falls.! r‘um next Monday evening by local
and had started home from Jacksboro talent- TJle orchestra is in charge of
| Lloyd Kindel. The young people have
been rehearsing for some time and
XXth Century Club Meeting.
The Twentieth Century Club will
meet in regular business session to-
by way of Fort Worth.
Dr. Cook has just completed a well
2,900 feet deep on the Miles Graves those who have attended the rehear-
ranch in Jack county, but he failed
to find oil or gas, but instead a strong
vein of salt water.
sals say the entertainment is goibg
to be well received, for those taking
part are quite clever In their work.
The cast went to Mineral Wells to-
day, where they will present "My Un-
Oxford-Waters graveyard at 2:30 Fri-
day afternoon, m
Rev. J*. F. Head, grandfather, and
Floyd Head, a cousin, fhe latter vis-
iting in Weatherford, attended the
funeral services.
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All persons are warned against
cashing or trading for check of $16.10 .
on Citizens N^Upnal Bank, dated Nor.
23, 1916, made payable to M. L. Baker,'
Weatherford, TexaB, and signed by
me. J. R. LEWIS.
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/ Yum, Yum, Yum!!!
Mr. J. Hoyle Blair today entertain-
ed hid friend, Mr. George \Fant, with
an old fashioned "possum and tater**
ADA ROACH COMPANY IN “THE x _
HEART OF THE IMMIGRANT.” cle From JaPaa tonight.
Sick Liver Causes Dizziness.
Headache, biliousnes, chronic con-
stipation and muddy complexion are
The Ada Roach Company, the last
number on the Lyceum course, will ^
morrow afternoon at 3; 30 In the K. of ! appear in the Weatherford College au- jsignns that your overworked liver
members are urged to 1 ditorium Wednesday evening, Febru-j needs Po-Do-Lax to take up a part of
■ | the burden. Po-D6-Lax Is nature’s
P. hall. All
be present. V
MRS. J. C. MASSEY, President.
MRS. F. M. HARDIN, Sec.
ary 7th. t
Ticket holders will bear
that this entertainment will J>e give*
In the College auditorium Instead of
Eggs! Eggs!! at the city hall, the change being made
’The cheapest food for a hen is the on account of more comfortable seats,
food that will make' her lay. Better to “The Heart of the Immigrant” is a
feed a cent’s worth of food and get an play-opera, depicting the thoughts, the
egg than to economize on a half cent’s | hopes, the sorrows and the humor of
, .jrorth and get no egg." Try our j the alien Americans. The play and
ground mash, also, we have grit, oys- lyrics were written by Charles F. Hou
. . . remedy, a liquid laxative derived from
m mm ,tjje May-apple, a gentle liver stimulant.
that increases the flow of bile and by
its mildly laxativCjjguality carries off
the impurities thaPhave clogged the
intestines and aids nature to clear
the blood. Get a bottle today. At all
druggists, 50c. * Adv.
ter shell and beef scraps.
CITY PRODUCE CO.
J. B. Alvis Buys Real Estate.
J. B. Alvis has purchased a half In-
terest in the stock farm and ranch
that Chas. B. Neal bought of J. C.
Gibbs, as reported in Thursday’s Her-
ald. Messrs. Neal and Alvis will
stock the ranch this fall, as origin-
ally planned by Mr. Neal. This prop-
erty is said to be oge of the best
small ranches in the county.
Get • Hot Chocolate
chocolate.
mad# of the
ner and the music by Thurlow Lieu-
rance. It will be remember that Mr.
Lleurance ' was in Weatherford as
manager of the' Cathedral Choir, the
first number on the lyceum this sea1
son. His music is quite familiar with
the musicians of Weatherford, as he
has quite a reputation as a composer.
This testimonial comes from Enid,
Okla.; "They could sing, they could
play, they could impersonate; and
Miss Roach, With (her smile that never
failed to bring an answering smHe
from her audience, was a great fav-
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You can get the best Bulk Choco-
lates made at the Kincaid Confection-
Whenever Yo« Need a General Tattle
Take Grove’s
The Old Standard Grove’s Tasteless
chill Tonic 'Is equally' valuable as a
General Tonic because it coni '
well known tonic properties of Qt
and IRON. It acts on the Liver, L _
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Builds up the Whole System. 50 emits
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Wc have a Fireproof vayilt; bring us
your Deeds and other valuable papers;
no charge for their safe keeping.
We will appreciate your business.
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