The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, February 16, 1934 Page: 1 of 14
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SJN M0R6AN AND
DOUGLAS KENNEDY
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j' - S. M. Morgan has been appointed
director and Douglas Kennedy ap-
praiser for Hopkins County in the
Producers Credit Association.
They have received word from the
district headquarters at Mt Pleasant
to the effect that landlords Wiltnot
be required to waive rents on their
Unde for tenants to secure loans
from the P. C. A. Landlords must
waive the landlord’s lien as here-
tofore secified, but are not required
to waive rents.
Miss Maude Grainger has been ap-
pointed application writer for Hop-
kins County and is now taking ap-
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(ABSORBED THE GAZETTE CIRCULATION BY PURCHASE, MAY. 12,1928)
“ ‘ SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, FRIDAY, FEBRURAY 16, 1934.
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ROY L BUTLER OPENS
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AGENCY HERE
EUHURGRAVE
PAYS TRIBUTE TO
UNCLE RAS HOPPER
NEVER FAKING
REMEDY FOR
PNEUMONIA CASE
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Roy L. Butler, of Greenville, opens
the Dodge and Plymouth agency in
Sulphur Springs, being temporarily
located at 111-13 College street,
Crabtree building.
Mr. Butler has been in the auto-
mobile business ever since he was
dismissed from the Army in 1919.
He is thoroughly familiar with the
Dodge and Plymouth sales and serv-
On January 19, 1934, E..C. Hop-
per, Sr., was taken by death to his
future reward, where -he will enjoy
a home prepared for the faithful.
He was at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Dan Walton, on Middle street,
when the last summons came. Every
assistance had been given by his
children and friends, and medical
aid had been rendered by able physi-
ice, having been connected with the' 'Cians, yet to no avail.
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J. 0. NICHOLSON,
COURT REPORTER,
WEATHER PROPHET
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I J. 0. Nicholson, popular and ef-
ficient official eourt reporter for
Judge Chas. D. Berry in the Eighth
S Judicial District, came loping down
) Highway No. 1 with Judge Berry
U early Friday morning to begin his
duties for the day.
No sooner had his old car stop-
ped in front of the Court House
then out came the old boy, lit a
fresh cigaret and began to talk
about a blissard just around the cov-
ner, as he said.
The Echo man never butts in on
the affairs of Judge Berry's court,
i and has as little as possible to do
with the grand Jury. It has always
bean and still is our contention that
Judge Berry and the grand jury are
in grfry way qualified to attend to
every detail of the courts. But what
SHM&a&STSPS
Nevill Motor Co. of Greenville for
the past twelve years.
For a number of years Nevill
Motor Co. has been distributor for
Dodge passenger cars and trivia-in
Hopkins and several other surround-
ing counties.
Through former business dealings
Mr. Butler is well acquainted in Sul-
phur Springs and invites his oK
friends as well as new to pay *.im
a visit.
At present Mr. Butler is driving
to and from Greenville but states
that as soon as he is permanently
located that bis wife and little sou
will join him in making Sulphur
Springs their home.
tin court’s business, and further-
more, Sulphur Springs is not in need
of a now weather prophet,'and, if
we wore, Wt have plenty of home
talent and certainly don’t need
Seare-Roeboek, Montgomery Ward
or any other fotch-on fellow to tell
about the weather. Besides, what
a fellow from Greenville know
bout the weather?
Pay no attention to “Nick’s”
feather forecast. There is no blis-
sard around the corner, nor on the
way. What Nick most needs is to cut
out those po*t toasties each morn-
ing and substitute a half-dozen hot
biscuits, ham and eggs and a cup of
Java, throw asray his cigaret for a
fresh Travis Club and bottle of
Mayor Henry McGrede’s cold Coca
Cola, There Is nothing the matter
with the weather.
T. P, ROMANS FOR
PUBLIC WEIGHER
AT GUMBY
The Echo Is authorised to an-
nounce T. P. (Tom) Romans as a
candidate f« Public Weigher at
Cumhy, subject to the action of the
Democratic Primary in July.
Jdr. Romans js too well known to
'"the voters of Cumby to need any in-
troduction on our part, as. he has
lived in and near Cumby practically
all of hi* life, where he has always
taken an active part in all things for
the betterment of his town and
county.
This is Mr. Romans’ first time to
be a candidate for any, public of-
fice, and ha promises, if elected, to
give ht all times bis best efforts to
titbful discharge of the duties
office to which he aspires,
promises to see as many of the
voter, as possible between now and
the election, and in the meentii
will appreciate any favors shown his
DEATH CLAIMS „
E. M. HARRISON
FRIDAY NIGHT
E. M. Harrison, pioneer citisen
and good man, died Friday night at
his home on Putman street, after a
few days critical illness.
Mr. Harrison was more than 84
years old and had lived practically
all hia life in Hopkins County, where
he was bald in the highest esteem by
all who know him. He is survived
by the following children: Walter
It was from this same home that
his wife, the mother, had departed
this life, Jan. 2, 1931. They are
both buried at the city cemetery.
The mother was nearing her
eightieth milestone at the time of
her death, while the father, Uncle
Ras, hrJ passed 86 by one month.
Tins is a wonderful privilege bestow-
ed upon children to be blest with
the presence of noble parents to such
a ripe age.
- Erastus Cabbott Hopper was the
fourth son of Ceaborn H. and Eliza-
beth Johnson-Hopper, ghe being the
daughter of Harrison F. and Fannie
Johnson. Erastus, familiarly known
jm Uncle Ras, was brother to Zan,
Gus and Lafayette Hopper and half
brother to Mrs. Lizzie Rainey, ail
deceased. His parents were born
and married in Tennessee, moving
to Texgs in 1838. They located in
the Red River district, the northeast
part of the State.
Hide Ras was horn near Sulphur
Bluff, December 19, 1848, and spent
his entire life in Hopkins County.
Few people have spent 86 years in
the same vicinity. He was left
fatherless at a very early I age. So
his csre and support must come from
a widowed mother.
His first marriage was to Annie
Rhea, sister to Neely Rhea and Mrs.
Pee Spears. They had one son,
Jasper F., now of Ft. Gibson, Okla.
Harrison of Daingerfleld, Henry ,«chute* prevented Mm from attend- renown brwimple Remedies.
Harrison of Forest Academy, Donald
Harrison of McKinney, Mrs. Ernie
Young of Dallas and Mrs. A. B.
Martin of Brinker.
Funeral services were held Sat-
urday afternoon from the residence
on. Putman street, with services at
8 o’clock at Forest Academy, with
burial following in the cemetery at
that place.
W. F. PINION OF
SHADY GROVE HAS
RIPE STRAWBERRIES
W. F. Pinion of Shady Grove
brought the Echo office a few very
e home-grown ripe Klondike
wherries, the finest seen in No
Man’s Land this season.
Who will be next? In the mean-
time, Mr. Pinion is strawberry king
of Hopkins County.
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Mrs. C. Frost has £n article en-
titled a “Never Fail Remedy for
Cure of Pneumonia,” which she
^ound in the scrap-book of her
grandmother. The article was car-
ried many years ago in the old Sul-
phur Springs Gazette.
Here Is the Remedy,
Below is a clipping which J. H.
Holloway took from The Gazette ten
years ago. Mr. Holloway has had oc-
casion to use this remedy and he is
a great believer in its merits and
asks that we reproduce it for the
benefit; of Gazette readers:
Care of Pneumonia.
As pneumonia is a dangerous dis-
ease and carries off many victims
every winter, several boards of
health in Northern New Jersey have
experimented on the following rem-
edy, which, it is claimed, never fails.
They urge the press to publish it for
the benefit of humanity. The rem-
edy is easily tried. It is as follows:
Take six to ten onions, according
to size, and chop fine, put in a Urge
skillet over a hot fire, then add
about same quantity of rye meal
and vinegar enough to form a thick
paste. In the meanwhile stir it thor-
oughly, letting it simmer five or ten
minutes. Then put in a cotton bag
large enough to cover lungs, and ap-
ply to chest as hot as patient can
bear. In about ten minutes change
the poultices, and in a few hours the
patient will be out of danger. This
simple remedy has never failed to
cure this too often fatal maUdy.
Usually three or four applications
will be sufficient, but continue al-
ways until prespiration starts free-
ly from the chest. This remedy was
formulated many years ago by one
of the best physicians New England
has ever known, who never lost a
patient by the disease, and won his
RUSSSELL CHANEY
ACTING POSTMASTER
SULPHUR SPRINGS
Washington, Feb. 13.—Resell M.
Cheney of Sulphur Springs, secre-
tary to Representative Wright Pat-
man, has been appointed acting post-
master, succeeding W. P. Harris, Re-
publican incumbent. Cheney leaves
Thursday and will arrive at Sulphur
Springs at the end of the week and
will assume his new duties immedi-
ately.
Cheney was campaign manager for
Patman. During his residence here
Cheney completed a three-year law
course at National University law
school and is now a member of the
Texas bar. Examination to fill the
■i, Sulphur Springs postmatstership on
a permanent basis will be held later.
MRS. ALICE M'KINNEY
DIES TUESDAY AT
PINE FOREST
SPECIAL VENIRE
CASE BEING TRIED
IN DISTRICT COURT
Mrs. Alice McKinney, one of Hop-
kins County’s best known and most
highly cherished good women, died
Monday afternoon at her home in
Pine Forest. She was 68 years old
and ia survived by one son, Claud
McKinney, of San Antonio, and one
daughter, Mrs. Fannie May McKin-
ney, of Pine Forest.
" Funeral services and burial took
place Wednesday afternoon at 2:30
at Pine Forest.
L E. MERCHANT
HAS OLDEST DALLAS
NEWS IN COUNTY
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COUNTY A6T. NEAL
GETS SI 10,702.52
OPTION MONEY
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County Agent S. L. Neal has re-
eved 919 more cotton option
cheeks, making » ot 1-826
check* received »o far and amount-
ing *4110.70*. 62.
OLUE SMITH,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
SULPHUR SPRIN6S
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Ollie Smith is home from Austin
where he successfully took the
la* examination to practice law in
all the court* of the State.
Ollie is another • old home boy
making good and is destined to make
more than good in the legal profes-
sion.
It Is now Ollie Smith, Attorney-at-
law, Sulphur Springs, Tex**.
DEATH CLAIMS
MRS HANAH CAGLE,
PIONEER CITIZEN
“■ Mm. Hanah Cagle, pioneer cltl-
xen end good Woman, died Monday
morning at 4 o’clock at her home
west of Sulphur Springs. She w
72 years of age and is survived by
• two son*, B. H. Cagle and W. E.
Cagle of Sulphur 8prings, and one
daughter, Mrs. J.. W. McCullough,
of Dallas.
Funeral services and burial war*
held Tueeday at 18:80 at Hepsby, In
Camp County; _ S2VZ.
tag hia father’s funeral. In Feb-
ruary, 1872, the mother of this
child died end Uncle Ras was left
to fight the battles of life.
September 6, 1874, he was married
to Marry Frances Glover, sister to
“dtp" and Tom Glover. ,
To this union were born four
children: Sterling (died in infancy),
Ida (Mrs. Jno. Bradberry), Virginia
(Mrs. Dan Walton), and ErastuB
Cleveland—now of Eufaula, Okla.
Unele Ras and hjs wife spent 67
years together, 65 years being spent
at their home four miles north of
Sulphur Springs, near Tarrant. Here
they toiled together, helping to bear
each other’s burdens and striving to
aid in the sustenance of their little
family. For several years his moth-
er made her home with him and was
there at the time of her death, Nov.
24, 1877. She was 76.
He was a fine neighbor and con-
sequently was surrounded by good
neighbor# aqd friends. He was a
member of the First Christian
Church for many years and was al-
ways ready with his part in church
and Sunday School work. He was a
man of strong convictions with an
honest purpose, ever striving to do
what was right as he saw it' He en-
joyed the association of his friends
and was always ready to make it
pleasant for others by spicing his
conversation with a littM innocent
mirth. He greeted every one with
a hearty hand-shake and a genial
smile. He did his best to make it
pleasant for those about him. He
was good and kind to his family, al-
ways directing his children "to the
paths of right. He was not only
good to hi* own, but he also extend'
ed his loving care to a motherless
boy, Willie Bristo, and took him in-
to his home and shared the bitters
and streets with bim so long as Uncle
Ras lived. He loved the beautiful
and sublime and really admired^ the
life of a righteous man. He was
ever faithful in the discharge of his
duties and always loyal to his friends
and his fellowmen. Re wm a kind
and loving father, a true and devot-
ed husband, a firm friend and an up-
right Christian gentleman.
Hia friend,
ELI HABGRAVfc.
HEAVY RAIN
FALL THROUGHOUT
HOPKINS COUNTY
A fine rain fell in Sulphur Springs
and over Hopkins County Wednes-
day night, Thursday and Thursday
night
The rainfall in Sulphul- Springs
amounted to 1.69 inches, according
to Tom Owens, who keeps the rec-
ord lar Uncle Sam.
White Oak is running and the city
dads have started the pump at the
White Oak dam to insure ample wa-
ter supply for the year.
The Stephens rape case went to
trail Wednesday morning in Judge
Berry’s court, after the Judge had
overruled a motion by defense for
continuance. A special venire had
been summoned to hear the case.
District Attorney Henry Pharr and
County Attorney J. O. Duncan are
representing the State and Ramey
A. Smith and T. S. Williams aye rep-
resenting the defendant, in what
promises to be a hard fought case.
The Lawson rape case and Thomp-
son rape case are set for February
21st, with a special venire summon-
ed. to try each case.
The court has made good progress
this week, having tried and convicted
two men charged with violating
liquor laws and. one charged with
burglary. \
Among the attorneys taking part
in court proceeding are Ollie Smith
and T. S. Williams, two of our home
boys, who now have licenses to prac-
tice in alf the courts.
The grand jury meets again Mon-
day, after two weeks vacation.
The jury in the truck-auto wreck
damage suit last week returned a
verdict in favor of the plaintiff,
awarding him judgment of more
than $24,000.
L. E. Merchant of Nelta probably
has the oldest copy of the Dallas
Morning News in Hopkins County,
dated September 7, 1892. The paper
contains a write-up of the John L.
Sullivan ahd Jim Corbett fight in
New Orleans when Jim knocked the
stuffin’ out of John.
Mr. Merchant has a copy of the
News carrying the report of almost
every other big fight for the world
championship.
Mr. Merchant claims to have the
oldest copy of the Dallas News in
Hopkins County.
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PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY
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L 0. EWING LOSES
HOME FROM FIRE '
NEAR BRASHEAR
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The home of A. D. Ewing, south-
west of Brashear, was totally de-
stroyed by fire iast Saturday, along
with most of his household effect*.
This was one of the best homes in
the Brashear community and the loss
falls heavily on Mr. Ewing, as he
had no insurance. For more than 20
yearsyMr. Ewing had tarried insur-
ance but his policy elapsed a few
months agtf'and he had failed to re-
new it.
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MARSHALL HARRINGTON
AGE 13, VICTIM
OF PNEUMONIA
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18-year-old
MarsfiaH Harrington,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Har-
rington, died late Monday afternoon
at the family residence, a few miles
south of Sulphur Springs, after a
few days illness with pneumonia.
Funeral services and burial took
place at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon
at Union.
CRAWFORD HAMM
OF RIDGEWAY DIES
IN GREENVILLE
4.
MAYER & CONDITT
BUY LOT ON
Commerce, Feb. IS.—Funeral
rites for Crawford Hamm, 18, were
bald on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00
o’clock at Emblem, Hopkins County,
conducted by Rev. Johnson. Inter-
ment followed in the Emblem Ceme-
tery. Arrangements were in charge
of the Sheely Funeral Home.
Hamm died Monday morning at 7
o’clock in Greenville followings an
attack of appendicitis. He lived near
Ridgeway with his parents. He was
a member Of the Methodist Protes-
tant Church.
He is survived by his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. R. L. Hamm, a brother,
Gordon Hamm, and three sisters,
Mrs. Ruby Lee Moore and Misses
Pauline Hamm and Sedell Hamm.
SOUTH DAVIS HOPKINS COUNTY ON
EXTENSION CLASS
EAST TEXAS STATE
TEACHERS COLLEGE
Extension classes from East Tex-
as State Teachers College, Saturday,
'February 17th, at East Ward school
building, Sulphur Springs, at 10:30.
All teachers interested please be
present. REPORTED.
Grady King, who has been in Ok-
lahoma City oa an orchestra en-
gagement, is spending a few days
here with hi* mother, Mrs. H. C.
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DEFENDANT IN -
WHISKEY CASE
GETSTWO YEARS
The jury in the liquor case which
went to trial Monday in Judge Ber-
ry’s court, brought in a verdict on
Tuesday afternoon, finding thg de-
fendant guilty and assessing his
punishment at two years in the State
penitentiary, v
M. L MANN ATTENDS
FUNERAL OF BROTHER
AT VAN ALSTYNE
M. L. Mann is home from Van
Alstyne where he attended the fu-
neral of his brother, F. W. Mann.
The news of the death of Mr.
Mann wfil be learned with sorrow by
a host of friends in Hopkins Coun-
When ia tteftd jf job printing call 481
|ty where he had
was well known.
often
Mayer & Conditt have bought the
Holloway lot at corner of South
Davis street and Tomlinson avenue,
extending south to the Thomas Fur-
niture Store building and west to
the new City Market Square. They
have in turn deeded ten feeKon
Tomlinson avenue to the city to
widen Tomlinson avenue.
On the lot three brick buildings
will be erected. Messrs. Mayer and
Conditt will use one for storage in
connection with their building at
corner of South Davis and Main
streets. The other two buildings will
be for rent
JUDGE R. H. GOOD
FOR RE-ELECTION AS
FLO. REPRESENTATIVE
We are authorized to announce
the candidacy of Judge R. H. Good
of Delta County for re-election for
second tern as Flotorial Representa-
tive of the 126th District, compris-
ing the counties of Della, Hopkins ,
and Franklin, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary in July.
Judge Good is serving his first
term in the; Legislature and has
made a splendid record, having bapn,
faithful and efficient in the dis-
charge of his duties. His offiical an-
nouncement will appear later, in
which be will give an account of his
record during his first term and also
things he hopes to do if honored by
his people Vor another term. In the
meantime, he will appreciate any
and all favors shown him and his
candidacy during the campaign.
The following Hopkins County
boys and girl* got on the E. T. S.
TH. C. honor roll by having made
an average of above 88 per cent,
with no grade less than “B.”
Mrs. J. G. Bellah.......*......94
W. H. Johnson, Jr. ..........-92
Lillian McKinney -------------94
Jesse Mullens ----------------92
Oscar Phillips ----------------98
Juanita Phillips-------------—92
Mrs. Florine Simms-----------92
Lewis Simms -----------------94
Suletta Ovella Wiler-----------.94
There may be others on the list
that' are from Hopkins County, If
so they have escaped our attention.
J. B. NERTZ,
Chrm. Hopkins Co.~Student Assn.
SELLERS SPE
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We are authorized to announce
the candidacy of Sellers Spence for
County Attorney of Hopkins Coun-
ty, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary in July.
Mr. Spence needs no introduction
to the people of Hopkins County.
His natural affable disposition lists
all his acquaintances as his friends.
for Served
for over five fSUt, Mvtng served
for four years as AsalsUnt County
Attorney. His record as a lawyer
has been unsurpassed for one his
age. His record as an officer re-
flects ability and a.great under-
standing of humanity, its need# and
requirements. As an officer, Sellers
was fearless, yet fair and sympathe-
tic," and very little more could be
spid of a young man ambitious to
hold office and serve his people.
Mr. Spence says that He will make
an active campaign, beginning after
the adjournment of District Court,
and will appreciate a word of en-
couragement from' hi* friends nntil.
such time as he is able to see them
personally.
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E.T.S.T.C. HONOR ROLL BIG SINGING
FRIDAY NIGHT ON '
SOUTH DAVIS
0. A. FRANCE LETS
CONTRACT FOR.
NEW LAUNDRY
Well, I guess no one is to blame
for no singing last Friday night, for
it rained and every one wanted it to
rain. So everything is all right.
Now get yourself ready for next
Friday night at “early candle light”.
Be on time for the books will be
there and so will Bob Bernard. Bob
is the leader for Friday night. Aad
we mean to have a quartet by Bruce
Williamson, Warren Wright and oth-
ers. Also a duet by B. D. Sanders
and J. Bert Thomas. Everybody
come and give the boys a good hear-
ing.
, ELI HARGRAVE.
EDUCATIONAL
MEETINGS
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. A. France has let the contract
for building his new laundry plant
on Hie Jude Zint lot on Main street
to Aubrey Westbrook. Work is to
be rushed on the building, which is
to be modern in every way.
i , men. .
Phono 481 for your next job printing
COTTON MARKET
UNCHANGED AND
AROUND 12 GTS.
The cotton market has "had a
stronger trend for the pert wwgyutit.
the price is hanging arounH 12 ots.
The attention of the patrons, trus-
tees and teachers of die following
school districts is called to educa-
tional meetings: ‘ _A‘
Paint Rock, Cassidy, Shirley, -Di-
vide, Liberty and Greenriew are in-
vited to attend these meetings. Alio
others who are interested in becom-
ing better acquainted with eur pres-
ent and future needs of schools.
There will be a meeting at Di-
vide Tuesday night, Feb. 20, also a
meeting at Arbala Wednesday night,
Feb., 21. Mr. Sandlin, our Deputy
State Supti, and our County Supt,
Mr. McClain, have consented to be
gt these :
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