The Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 19, 1910 Page: 1 of 8
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CIRCULATION 12 00 COPIES WEEKLY
The Polk County Enterprise
JM t— JIm
THE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE
VOL. VI
LIVINGSTON, TEXAS, THURSDAY. MAY 19. 1910
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No J 35
To the People of Polk County.
Advertisement
people and publicly present my
views on matters of general in-
terest
I have entered the race for con t shall do everything in my
gress in this district and have power to win tbis rac.e in a, fair
two opponents, Judge C. P. Stev-j way_ anq anv assistance that you
ens, of Liberty, and Hon. A. W.
Gregg of Palestine. It will bean
impossibility for me to meet and
talk personally with all the voters
of the county, though I would be |
glad to do so, and I am, there-
fore, making this statement to
request your help.
I have written Mr. Gregg stat-
ing thdt I am willing to meet him
in joint debate throughout the
district. Certainly he will agree
to this, as he has been in con-
gress eight years and should
now be able to meet all comers.
I ask to be heard before you
determine your attitude, for the
reason that I understand that
Judge Stevens and Mr. Gregg
have addressed circulars and cir-
cular letters to every man in this
county, as well as to the people
in the other counties of the dis-
trict. I would do this too, glad-
ly, but am not able to incur the
expense necessary to accomplish
that end and will have to content
myseif with this statement
through the papers.
I am presenting my claims in
person now aryl later on wall pre-
sent them from the stilmp, and I
sincerely hope that you will not
commit yourselves on the
strength of circulars or circular
letters.
Whenever a man enters a race
for public office he generally pre-
sents his claim in a way that he
hopes will win the favor of those
who hear what he says or read
what he has written, and some-
times there is another side to
these questions that will pot be
presented unless his opponent-
does so. It is argued by some
that long tenure in congress is
necessary in order that a repre-
sentative tliqre may become real-
ly useful and influential. If this
argument is carried to its logical
conclusion then we would never
send any new blood into ou r leg-
islative halls, and the ambitious
young men of this day would be
compelled to suppress their as-
pirations, because those who now
hold these places would keep
them until they die. Moreover,
some of those who have grown
gray in the public service have
proven our greatest public ene-
mies.
- I have declined thus far to
make any public speeches be-
cause I have understood that
Judge Stevens has been busy in
court and Mr. Gregg is in Wash-
ington where congress is in ses-
sion. I do not desire to take any
advantage of either ot them and
do not now expect to make a
speech in my campaigh until con
gress adjoui-ns, and will gladly
arrange with my opponents for
joint discussions throughout the
district. If they will agree to
this the people can then hear
each of us tell his views on public
issues in the oresence of the
other and determine . for them-
selves whom they will cjiose) to
serve them hereafter. However,
should congress continue in ses-
sion until late in June I may^ be
compelled to make public speech-
es, as that would be the only
way by which I could meet the
or any other citizen of Polkcoun-
ty may render me in the under-
taking will be sincerely appreci-
ated. Very respectfully,
C. C. Stokes.
Singing Convention at Providence.
The Polk County Singing'Con-
vention was- held at Providence
Saturday and Sunday. And it
“was a grand success both days.
There was a large crowd in at-
tendance on Saturday, but Sun-
day was the big day. The writer
had th^ pleasure of attending the Leggett,
convention on Sunday, and never ! 4; ^ • Leggett, J r., and wife of
before did we have the i-pleasure j Livingston spent several days
Moscow News.
Prof. Anderson and 'family ret
turned last week from a visit to
his parents at Appleby, and Mrs.
Anderson's folks at Tiirtpson.
Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Cannon are
here from Jacksonville guest of j May 27,'28 and
their daughter Mrs. .1. W.
For Representative
In the announcement column
will be found the name of J. J.
Singleton as a candidate for rep-
resentative for place No. 2, sub-
ject to the action of the demo-
cratic primary in July. Mr.
Singleton is a lifelong .democrat
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of seeing such a happy band of
singers in one crowd. ' People
were there from all parts of the
county and there was something
near 700 people who gathered at
the Providence school house on
this day. It brought back fond
recollections when we heard
come of the songs that were once
and he promises to serve the peo- heard in our childhood days,
pie to the very best of his ability | And how these beautiful voices
if elected. His home paper, the
Lufkin News, in announcing him
has the following to say:
“In this issue the News pre-
sents the name of J. J. Singleton
as a candidate for the responsi
ble position of representative
from this district, second place,
subject to action of the demo-
cratic primary in J uly. It would
be but the merest folly on the
part of this paper to attempt to
introduce this gentleman to its
readers. No one has a wider ac-
quaintance in this comity than he
and it might be said in this con-
nection that no one lias more
friends. His long residence here
has served to identify him with
every laudable enterprise that
has been launched for the wel-
fare and advancement of the
community in which he lives^
His genial personality and high-
handed generosity has ever been
such as to excite the admiration
of all his fellows, and his respect
for lawr and order and for indus-
trial progress along all lines is a
matter of common note. Mr.
Singleton was born in San Au-
gustine county in 1868, and his
father, wffio passed through the
bloody conflict between the blue
and the grey, was a democrat of
the old school. It was from”
this source that the subject of
this sketch inculcated the prin-
ciples of true democracy, which
has marked his career through-
out all the active years of his life
Moving&ere before Lufkin was a
town and a permanent resident
ever since stamps him a citizen
of Angelina in all the term im-
plies. For twelve years he
served the people of this county
in the official capacity of district
and county clerk, respectively,
and his record as such cannot be
assailed. His fitness for the po-
sition to which he now aspires
cannot be questioned, and if elec-
ted by the people, a safe and sane
policy affecti n'g the welfare of
the district and state may be
confidently expected at his hands
A careful consideration of his
candidacy will be highly appre-
ciated*, guaranteeing to the peo-
ple if elected, tof serve them to
the best of Lis ability."
made the woods fairly ring. Not
only did they sing these songs,
but songs from other books were
selected and they did themselves
proud on every one of the selec-
tions.
The old time hospitality was
shown the visitors by the people
of the Providence community.
The visitors that were there both
days were taken to their homes
and treated royally. And be-
sides this, a bis dinner was served
on thelong tables at the sciiool
house grounds both days. On
Sunday it seemed almost impos-
sible for a community to prepare
enough to eat for such a crowd
But such was not the case, for
when the tables were spread
with the eatables everyone was
convinced that there was an
abundance for all present, and
it was prepared to suit the taste
of the most fastidious. Every
one from Livingston who attend
ed enjoyed the day to its fullest
extent.
•Ollie Locals.
Woman’s Home Mission Society"
Mrs. E. Hollingsworth, the dele-
gate to the Annual Conference of
the Woman's Home Mission
Society, made her report Mon-
day. May the 16. She had a good
report. • ' *
Mrs. W. C. Hughes
Press Reporter.
G. M. Butler of Pinckney was
here one day last week trading.
Mrs. Fannie Parker was visit-
ing h£re one day last week
Some of our farmers are hav-
ing to plant their corn the second
time, since the frost, on account
of the drill worm
Dr. U. H. Shine, of Leggett,
was here one day last week, to
see a couple of patients
Who is going to cook that cake
for the old bachelors? Don’t all
speak at once.
There will be a box supper at
Kirkpatrick, on Saturday night
before the first Sunday in June
for the benefit of the Church. All
are invited to attend and carry
something to eat. A few dollars
spent at these. Church slippers
will never be missed, so every-
body go and help a good cause.
The Center Crove Singing
Society was well represented at
Providence Saturday and Sun-
day.
Old bachelors will be allowed
to cast one vote for the best
looking girl at the Basket supper
Saturday night.
Sheriff Chapman was here one
day last week
Too much cool weather for
cotton to grow much. .
Tuesday 24. is Trades Day at
Livingston, is flboiit all you hear.
D. A. Rice of Ollie, was trading
n t-he city Friday.
with relatives here last week,
going to Corrigan Sunday.
Will Scurlock and family of
Bronson, were guests of their
aunts Mesdames Powell/find Lvle
at this place last week.
Riley Dudley and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Sid Adams and Mrs
W. H. Dudly, all of Camden, were
visitors to Mrs. W. H. Dudley of
this place last week.
Miss Trellis Jones of Camden
visited relatives and friends here
a few days last week returning
to her home at CaTnden Saturday.
Mrs. John Frisby and child
ren and Mrs. Davis Nowlin of
Knox were guest of J. T. Manry
and family last week.
Mrs. A. J. McCaghren, and
Mrs. Dorcas Leggett are visiting
at Leggett this week.
Kirk Drew of Camden was here
Sunday evening.
Dr. Buvensof Livingston spent
the noon hours here Monday be
ing $n his way to Camden and
their train was delayed till after-
noon.
An ice cream supper was given
here Saturday for the benefit of
the Baptist church. Quite
nice sum was realized. A cake
which was awarded to the most
popular young lady, being carri-
ed off by Miss Flora Bergman,
brought over $20.00 and the
cream about the same. The
Baptist church is being repaired
so that little sum comes in a good
time.
A shipment of potatoes will be
made from this place this week.
Rev. J. D. Burk tilled his reg-
ular appointment at the M. E.
Church Sunday. He brought
with him his little grandson
Hugo. A children's Day pro-
gram is being prepared to be
held at the Methodist church on
the fifth Sunday.
The remains of Dr. E. P. An-
gell was interred in the cemetery
here on Wednesday the 11. The
funeral being attended by alarge
concourse of sorrowing relatives
and friends. Dr. Angeli. was a
resident of this place for several
years and was loved by. all who
-mew him.
Mr. Quinton Dudley’s family
have moved to Houston where he
has been working some time.
We regret to lose Mr. Dudley
and his family. Mrs. Dudley's
sister, Miss Carrie Lewis, ac-
companied them and will remain
few weeks.
Prof. W. M. Anderson has
been re-elected principal of this
school for the next term.
Program.
Fifth Sunday meeting of Unity
Association will convene with
Union Springs Baptist Church,
one mile west of Corrigan ou Fri-
day night, Saturday and Sunday
20.
'FRIDAY.
7:30 p. m. Sermon by Rev.
S. L. Scott.
SATt’ROA Y.
0:30 a. m. Devotional services.
10:00 a. m. Object of Fifth Sun-
day meetings, by Rev. R. E. Wat-
son and S. L. Scott.
10:30 a.m. Unity Association
and its obligations. Discussion
led by Rev. W. J. David.
2:00 p.m. Christian Develope
ment connected with Mission
work. Discussion led by Rev.
J. E. Mott.
3:00 p. m. Every Christian Duty
to be a Soul winner. Discussion
led by Rev. W. J. David.
4:00 p. m. Board meeting.
7:30 p. m. Devotional Sermon
by Rev. R. E. Watson.
8:15 p. m. Sermon by Rev.
W. J. David.
SUNDAY.
0:30 a, m. To evanglize our
field, what is the greatest need?
by Rev. R. E. Watson.
10:00 a. m. A church and its
obligation to God and tine world.
Rev. G. B. Rainer.
11:00 a, m. Sermon by Rev.
A. Z. O’quinn.
2:00 p.m. State work led by
Rev. W. J. David.
3:00 p. m. Our ladies Work by
Mrs. W. J. David.
3:30 p. in. The Laymen and
Church work by Rev. R. E. Wat-
son.
7:30 p. m. Devotional Services.
8:00)>. in.' Sermon by Rev. W. J.
David.
There will be dinner on the
ground Saturday and Sunday.
A pressing invitation is extended
all. We anticipate a glorious
time. Come and be a blessing.
R. C. Saxon.
L, E. Locke.
. R. E. Locke.
Notice
To the members of Trinity
liodge No. 14, A. F. & A. M. Liv-
ingston, Texas. At a stated
meeting of said lodge, held Sat-
urday night May 14, 1910, the
time of meetings were changed
from the second and fourth Sat-
urday nights, to the second •* and
fourth Thursday nights in each
month. All members of Trinity
Lodge No. 14, and sojourning
brethren are cordially invited to
attend these meetings.
Dr. H. Bergman, W. M.
U. M. Brock, Sec’y.
Miss Willie Epperson returned
from Houston last Saturday,
where she has been attending
school, to attend the bedside of
her mother who has been quite
ill. We are glad to state that
Mrs. Epperson is improving.
Mesdames T. B. Davis and W.
P. Smith left*this morning to he
present at the marriage of Miss
Pearl Bates and Mr. Brulay at
Barnum.
*
Stray Colt
I have in my possesion a dark
blue gray mare colt no brand,
with small white spot in forehead
with foretop cut off. Owner
please come get it. At Canary,
Texas. ' - Henry Tipton.
Mr. B. B. Palique and mother
of Beaumont have been visiting
relatives in the' city the past
week. The guest of Mi-, and
Mrs. Thad Sawyer.
Mineral Well water for sale at
Gerlach’s.
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West, W. L. The Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 19, 1910, newspaper, May 19, 1910; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth659744/m1/1/?q=singleton: accessed February 12, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.