The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. [45], No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 17, 1918 Page: 2 of 8
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in good things to eat.
THE SANITARY GROCERY
H. & L. Hudson
ROCKDALE RECRUIT
WRITES FROM NORFOLK
pea soup, baked beans, roast pork
with vegetable gravy, mashed pota-
toes and fruit. For breakfast, oat-
meal, toast, egg and baked hash and
tea. Day before yesterday vre all got
a Christmas box from the Red Cross.
Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Williams are in Mine consisted of a bag of candy, tab-
receipt of the following letter from j let, six post caftis, two packages cig-
their son who is in the Naval Train-j arettes, mirror, bar of Ivory soap,
ing Camp at Norfolk, Va.: ! towel, scrub brush, package of gum
Berkley, Va.. Monday noon, j and a little bag containing one spool
Dear Folks:—Guess you all have of black thread, one of white, 3 nee-
wondered why I have not written dies, twelve small buttons, twelve
sooaer. but my arm has been so sore j large buttons and a letter of a psffce
I could hardly raise it aboV*a my head, and a half. It came from a young
Innoculation in both arms and vaci- lady from Loekport, N. Y. I am go-
nation on right leg. Believe me. I’m j jng to write her a le'tter of thanks,
some sore human. There are eighteen This was the happiest bunch I ever
of us in detention camp. Have been saw when they opened their btfxea.
here since last Thursday noon and will just like a bunch of kids, and yester-
probably be here for 8 or 10 days day we received our Red Cross sweat-
more. They had to take one boy to era, and they are fine, so warm and
the hospital. I’m doing fine myself.: comfy. Well, folks, guess I had bet-
You talk about cold weather. We are ter quit now. Will write again in a
having it The ground has been cov- few days. Hope this finds all well
ared with snow ever since I’ve been and happy. My address is
here, and it started to snow again yes-j F. M. WILLIAMS,
terday evening and lasted up until I Norfolk, Va.f
midnight. It was 8 above zero this Care Berkley Naval Training Station,
morning and a high wind blew up | "Company 13.’*
about 10 o’clock, and it is blowing'the
anew in drifts. Some weather for me.
There are five boys in here with me
from Texas. One boy from Milano;
Lots of love, from
JACK.
BASKET BALL
There will be a game of basket ball
by the name of Hood. He knows played between the boys’ High School
Aline and Emerson. A mighty fine team of Rockdale an^ Thorndale, on
boy. In fact the whole bunch of them the Rockdale High School grounds to-
are nice boys, but believe me, they morrow (Friday) afternoon at 3:00
are certainly restless. You know’ we o’clock.
are quarantined and are not allowed There will be an admission fee of
to go out side even. Our meals are 15C; and the proceeds of the game will
brought to us. It will probably be p0 into the treasury of the Rockdale
20 or 25 days before we are allowed High School’s department of the Jun-
any liberty. But then liberty comes i0r Red Cross.
twice a week if you are deserving of a big attendance is urged. See a
it. Every one of us that is enlisted good game and help in a good cause.
under a trade has been given four or -
five books on his trade to study while MASONIC LODGE
inhere. I have five on machinery and gtated communication Rockdale
I’leMAfit Mill. Jan Ml Our long I
; cutuinued drouth ha* at Inst Ihmoi
broken It began to sleet about eight
o'clock Inst Thursday night, then it
i turned to hail, then to snow, The
aimur u> ua 9 *»#»••» I i ^ A '^4 J »V*
j deep, with nn average of probably 3
i inches. On Sunday night we had a
good rain, which filled the tanks and
| started the creeks to running. The
clay is wet more than 15 inches deep,
, being the best season we have had in
j more than a year.
Mrs. Loewenstein and others from
: Rockdale were at Pleasant Hill Satur-
day night to give the ladies of the Red
Cross some instructions in sewing and
knitting, and general information
about the Red Cross work. Rev. R.
E. Roberts, pastor of the Rockdale
Christian church made an interesting
talk, followed by Mrs. Loewenstein.
The wedding bells continue to ring
here. Mr. Bernard Barber and Miss
Ethel Peterson were quietly married
at the home of the bride last Sunday,
the 6th, Rev. Swain officiating. Ber-
nard was raised in our community and
is one of our most promising young
men, while the bride is the daughter
of R. C. Peterson, our accommodating
gin man and merchant at Gardner.
We wish for them a long, happy and
prosperous life.
Enoch Simmons left last week for a
visit to Orange and Beaumont.
Conley Moseley and Frank Marquia
have gona to Houston, where Frank
has a permanent position. We regret
to lose them from our community.
Mr. Berry’s baby has been very low
with pneumonia but is better at this
writing.
Dewey Simmona was in Thorndale
last Thursday.
Albert Barber and Christian Peter-
son were in Rockdale Thursday.
Our carrier on the Tanglewood
route was sick two days last week,
causing a delay in the delivery of the
mail. Mr. McIntosh has been carry-
• lou* “Fruit Lssnttvw" h*rf
tsndsr Mills BtornscM, Liver
and Bowels.
1,1st
at the tongue, mother! If
your little one's stomarli, liver
Took
(•(Mitcd,
ajifl bowels need cleansing at one™.
When peevish, cross, listless, doesn’t
...... a*a»4%» sms 11 v ^ as U
iah. stomach /our, breath bad; has wire
throat, diurrlura^ full of cold, give a
teaspoonful of “California .Syrup of
Figs,” and in a few hours all the foul,
<y>n*tipated waste, undigested food and
sour bile gently move* out of it* little
t>owela without griping, nnd you have a
well, playful child again. Ask your
druggist for a bottle of “California
i>yrup of Ftgu,” which contains full
directions for babies, children of all ages
and for grown-upe.
WOMAN’S PROGRESS CLUB
The Woman’s Progress Club held
its first meeting of 1918 at the home
of Mrs. H. Lockwood Tuesday after-
noon, Jan. 15, beginning at 3 o’clock.
The meeting was one of importance
and interest, and a large number of
the club members were present. Fol-
lowing the reading of the ijiinutes of
the last meeting, ani> the report of
the treasurer, the officers of the club
for 1918 were elected, which were as
follows:
President; Mrs. Lon Hudson.
1st Vice President; Mrs. Leonard
Isaacs.
2nd Vice President; Mrs. C. F. Nie-
haus. «
3rd Vice President; Mrs. H. Lock-
wood.
Secretary; Mrs. J. E. Longmoor.
Assistant Secretary; To be appoint-
ed by the secretary.
Treasurer; Mrs. B. Loewenstein Sr.
Press Reporter; Miss Agnes Hud-
son. \
Reports, both financial and detailed,
were then made by the treasurer and
each member of the club present, con-
cerning the exchange held by the Wo-
man’s Progress Club on Dec. 13, 14,
15, which was declared to have been [
a splendid success, both the patrons
ing our mail for nearly eleven years benefiting by same- Because
and has missed but
very few days on
account of sickness. We consider that
an enviable record, considering the
carrier has to go in all kinds of
weather.
The bad weather has prevented the
Red Cross women from meeting for
the purpose of sewing.
PLOWBOY.
rm sure ^studying them. This is cer- Lodge No 414> A F- & A M>? next
tainly a nice camp. Electric lights. Friday night, jan. 25, 7:30 o’clock.
steam heat, hot and cold water, right
in your bungalow. Each bungalow ac-
commodates six men with hammocks.
Believe me. I’m having some time
with this hammock of mine. I fell out
of it. mattress and all, night before
last. Our camp is located right on
B. W. BALDRIDGE, W. M.,
LEONARD ISAACS, Sec.
TREES PLANTED;
GARDENS PLOWED
See Gene Stewart if you want your
the bank of the Chespeake bay, and! garden spot broke up, or if you want
the U. S. S. North Dakota passed j any trees^ nut out or trimmed up.
about thirty minutes ago, putting to Rhone 413. tf
sea. She is some ship. I’ll be glad
when this training is over and I can
Rev. R. E. Roberts was called to
___, • -r-L _ ■ ,-i Tanglewood yesterday to officiate at
go on ship. The M,ss„s,pp, ,s laying ^ funeral of „r_ Crimm> an cW.
here now for repairs. She and the. „ ^ _
Nebraska are two of the largest bat-; the Fores,t Grove community.
Mr. Crimm was born in North Caro-
tle ships afloat. She’s just like p. ten-, . , _
. , . , r ___________Inna m 1852 and moved to Lee county
story hotel. From what our company!. 17
commander tells us we will be in
training for five or six months; arul
longer if we are not needed. We will
finish our training at Jamestrfwn. Va..
where we will have target practice
two times a week. They are going to
make Norfolk a transfer station after
today, so will not accept any more re-
in 1867. He had resided in this sec-
tion ever since. The Reporter will
expect at least one of its several cor-
respondents^ who were neighbors of
decedent to furnish a suitable obitu-
ary next week.
Catarrh Cannot Re Cured
cruits here, and it will be so much ^0^aVh of°the dfsease7
better. There are about three hun-
dred and fifty of Us here now, but we
are not crowded., Believe me, they
certainly feed us. For dinner we had
Some People Live to Eat;
Cithers F.at to LIVE!
You will live longer if you eat
Buttermilk
Bread
‘It’s Healthful’
STEIN’S BAKERY
Catarrh Is a local disease, greatly in-
fluenced by constitutional conditions,
and in order to cure it you must
take an internal remedy. Hall’s Ca-
tarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts thru the blood on the mucous sur-
faces of the system. Hall's Catarrh
Cure was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country for years. It
is composed of some of the best tonics
known, combined with some of the
best blood purifiers. The perfect com-
i blnation or the ingredients in Hall's
Catarrh Cure is what produces such
wonderful results In catarrhal condi-
tions. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O.
All Druggists. 75c.
Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Hugo Wenzel, one of the best and
most highly esteemed of our German
J citizens, died at his home in the
; Buschdale community Monday of
j pneumonia. Mr. Wenzel was about 40
! years of age, and was a life-long citi-
I zen of the county, except for two or
i three years he spent in West Texas.
, The funeral was held at the Buschdale
| cemetery Tuesday. He leaves a wife
! and six children, and we understand
several of the latter are also quite
sick with pneumonia.
For Indigestion, Constipation or
Biliousness
Just try one 50-cent bottle of LAX-FOS
WITH PEPSIN. A Liquid Digestive
Laxative pleasant to take. Made and
recommended to the public by Paris Medi-
cine Co., manufacturers of Laxative Bromo
Quinine and Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic.
NOTICE. IN PROBATE
The State of Texas,
To the Sheriff or any Constable of
Mi’am County—Greeting:
You Are Hereby Commanded to cause
the following notice to be published
in a newspaper of general circulation
which has been continuously and reg-
ularly published for a period of not
less than one year preceding the date
of the notice in the county of Milam,
State of Texas, and you shall cause
said notice to be printed at least once later,
each week for the period of ten days
exclusive of the first day of publica-
tion before the return day hereof:
Notice
The State of Texas,
To all persons interested in the es-
tate of Martha Barnes, a minor. f '
Mgs. Rosa Barnes has filed in the
County Court of Milam county, an ap-
plication for Letters of Guardianship,
which will be heard on February 4th,
A. D. 1918, at the Court House there-
of, in the City of Cameron, at which
time all persons interested in said es-
tate may appear and contest said ap-
plication, if they see proper!
Herein Fail Not, under penalty of
the lai#, and of this writ make due re-
turn.
Given under my hand and seal of
nffii-P in tho nity of flumornr 10th
day of January, A. D. 1918.
Attest: JEFF T. KEMP,
46-2t Clerk County Court,
Milam County.,
of the drouth and resulting financial
conditions aver the country, and de-
siring that its patrons be benefitted
by the exchange, the club only charg-
ed a ten per cent commission on arti-
cles sold.
The question of federation was then
taken up. and it was unanimously de-
cided that the Woman’s Progress Club
become a Federated Club.
Besides standing for its original
principle of “Culture” and “Town
Beautiful,” the Woman's Progress
Club stands for patriotism. Desiring
to support the government in two" of
its earnest appeals, the club voted to
give a $15 cash donation to tW logal
Red Cross Chapter, and to purchase
$15 worth of thrift stamps.
The next regular meeting of the
Woman’s Progress Club will be held
on the second Tuesday in February;
the place of meeting to be designated
PRESS REPORTER.
I persons whose <|ii**mI.lotmir«*n
have been return**! undelivered. Par-
ties knowing anything about the
whereabout* of any person named be-
low are requested to rommunieate
it-i ill t lui \l I1m*M / ^ittnl •• L1 •» — -- * j ^ 11
Hoard.
Essie Allen, Burlington
Jacob Aldinsky, Dallas
John Shaw, Rosebud, R2
Edmond Campkin, Maysfield
Johnnie Johinson, San Gabriel, Rl
Johnnie Bailey, >Gause
Ben Hamilton, Rosebud, R3
Henry S. Hammonds, Rosebud, R2
Carl T. Danson, Rosebud, R2
George Hammock Ely, Rosebud
Timothy T. Townsend, Rockdale, R4
John F. Robertson, Buckholts
Ira Frederick Moses, Durant, Ok.
Vester Jackson, Temple
Frank Martin, Milano
Perry McGowen
Calvin Wilson, Rosebud, R3
Eddie Hooks, Rosebud, R2
Henry D. Bradshaw, Rosebud, R3
Temple Grant, Rosebud, R3
Eathew Johnson, San Antonio
C. D. McCallough, Rosebud, R4
Elbert N. Jefferson, 'Rosebud
Oscar Freeman, Rosebud, R3
Jim Williams, Thorndale, Rl
Elisha Wyatt, Buckholts
Sanford Green, Gano, Texas
Henry Pettit, Thorndale
Q. A. Whittington, Ennis, R4
Robert Lewis, Buckholts
Foss Ashley, Rockdale
Charles Graham, Buckholts
Simon Cherry, Buckholts, Rl
George S. Paden, Corpus Christi
Johnnie Robinson, Burlington
Johp H. McKinney, Woodville, Ok.
Eddie Daniels, Gause
Ford Joe Penna, Cameron
Henry Miller, Ben Arnold
Eris Norris, Ben Arnold
John Lewis, Ben Arnold
Allie Penny, Baileyville
Robert Tullis, Camefbn
Dave Founts, Holland
Thomas H. Ferguson, Ennis
Charles E. Marsh, Rogers
Arthur P. Ray, Buckholts, R3
L. D. Lacy, Rogers
Willie Johnson, Buckholts
DIXIE THEATER
Tomorrow (Friday) The Dixie pre-
sents a 7-reel feature with Harold
Lockwood in the leading role, enticed
“Under a Handicap.” Also Mr. and
Mrs. Sidney Drew in one of their like-
able comedies.
Next Tuesday will see Alice Brady
at The Dixie in a World Picture, “The
Maid of Belgium,” in five reels. This
will be an unusually good program.
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Grove’s.
The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic becanse it contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 60 cents.
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POSTMASTER SHAPAH
STRUCK BY PAR]
John A. Shapard, Rockdale
lar and efficient postmaster,
a stroke of paralysis while at
in the postoffice Wednesdays!
Physicians were summoned
ministered restorative treats]
Mr. Shapard was taken ha
placed under the best skill of t
medical fraternity. During tl
several other similar attacks*
fered, and his condition gre*
As this item is written, .2:0
Thursday, Mr! Shapard has j
fered another severe attack,
unconscious. Telegrams hai
sent, calling such of his ehildn
a* could be reached. As The 1
goes to press it is feared that
is near.
S. B. CARTER DEAD
Mr. S. B. Carter died at h
in this city last night, after ai
of several weeks, pneumonia h
immediate cause of death.
Decedent was an old and hi]
spected citizen of the comai
Confederate veteran, and a i
teemed by all who knew hil
leaves a wife and five children
lows: R. S. Carter of San B<
L. Carter of Tracy; Mrs. B. i
of Kolb’s; Mrs. Joe Edwardsaj
P. E. Lucky of Rockdale,
The funeral services were
ed at the family residence
o’clock this (Thursday)
Rev. R. E. Roberts, past
Christian church, officiating,
terment was at the I. 0. 0.1
tery.
E. Zander, San Antonio
was here last week to attendj
rectors meeting of the Rockd
Bank.
NOTICE TO DEBTERS AND
CREDITORS
State of Texas, County of Milam
To those indebted to or holding
claims against the estate of if. Me-,
Gown, deceased.
The undersigned having been duly
appointed administratrix of the estate
of H. McGown, deceased, late of Mi-
lam county, Texas, by W. G. Gillis,
Judge of the County Court of said
County on the 17th day of December,
1917, during a regular term of said
court, Ifereby notifies all persons in-
debted to said estate to come forward
and make settlement, and those hav-
ing claims against said estate, to pre-
sent thereto her within the time pre-
scribed by law, at her residence in
Rockdale, in Milam county, Texas,
where she receives her mail, this the
22nd day of December, A. D., 1917.
MARY M’GOWN,
Administrator of the Estate of H.
McGown, deceased. , 44-4t
WANTED
All merchants and others who use
typewriters, to buy your typewriter
ribbons, carbon paper and blank paper j
at Reporter office. Phone 155; quick;
delivery. tf
Phone 155 for Fine Job Printing.
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Cooke, John Esten. The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. [45], No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 17, 1918, newspaper, January 17, 1918; Rockdale, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth741788/m1/2/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.