The Deport Times (Deport, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, July 18, 1919 Page: 1 of 6
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VOLUME ELEVEN
DEPORT, LAMAR COUNTY. TEXAS. FRIDAY. JULY 18, 1919
NUMBER 29
Visitor Occupies Pulpit
Drowned at Roebuck Lake
Chautauqua July 2ft, 28 and 2?
Co-Operation
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Dr. L. 0. Kirkes. pastor of the
Central Presbyterian Church of
Paris, who assisted in the funer-
al last Sunday, of Miss Elisabeth
Argo, together with Mrs. Kirkes,
Mrs. Dowdy representing Trin-
ity University, and Mr, Hatha
way of Paris, were entertained^
in the home of W. B. Fuller and
family. Dr. Kirkes occupied the
pulpit at the Presbyterian
Church at the evening hour and
Mrs. Kirkes favored the congre-
gation with a solo.
The citizens of Deport were
greatly ahookad last Friday af-
ternoon when word Was received
here that Miss Elisabeth Argo
had drowned in Roebuck Lake
near Grant, Oklahoma.
At the time of the occurrence
she was in Paris on a visit to her
father, Johu 8. Argo, and her
step-mother, and had gone with
them and her step sister, Miss
Isabel Rountree, Dr. Harry Tay
lor and wife, and Miss Vipla An-
derson, to the lake early in the
morning to spend the day. The
drowning occurred at 8 o’clock.
The three girls and Ted Taylor,
who went out to the lake with
them had just started to go in
bathing. . Mr. Argo had staked
them off a place and told them
not to go beyond the stake as the
water was deep. The sun was
very hot at that time of day, and
they had Mr. Taylor select an-
other place in the shade. They
locked hands and attempted to
wade to the place, but stepped
off into deep water. The girls
all clung together, but Mr. Tay-
lor succeeded in separating them
and carried Miss Rountree to the
shore first. She got into an
automobile and drove to Grant
for aid. Mr. Taylor returned
to the water and brought Miss
Anderson out after she had gone
down the second time. He re
turned for Miss Argo, but she
had gone down for the last time.
He tried to find her by diving,
but was so exhausted he was
not successful.
Mr. Argo was up the lake
about half a mile fishing when he
heard the girls scream. He ran
to the place and searched until
he had to be taken from the lake
exhausted. Miss Anderson had
swallowed so much water that it
was half an hour before she re
gained consciousness. A man
passing in a wagon located the
body of Miss Argo about ten
feet from where it sank last, two
hours after the deplorable trag
edy.
The remains were cared for
by a Paris undertaker that night
and brought to the home of Mr.
and Mrs. D. P. Westbrook Sat
urday morning. The funeral was
conducted at that place Sunday
afternoon by Dr. L.C.Kerkes of
Paris, assisted by Rev. J. E.
Peaden, and interment made at
Mt. Pleasant cemetery, attended
by one of the largest assemblies
ever seen at a like service held
in this community, many from
Paris, Clarksville, Bogata and
other places being present. Her
death has cast a gloom over the
entire community.
Elizabeth was the only daugh-
ter of John S. Argo, aged sev
enteen years. Her mother died
when she was only a few weeks
old, and she was reared by her
uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. D.
P. Westbrook. Our people had
watched her grow from a tiny
tot into glorious womanhood.
Dark, curly hair, with smiling
eyes and rosy cheeks—she was
good to look upon, and her ami-
able, friendly disposition made
her a favorite anywhere. The
large concourse of people which
followed her remains to their
resting place, and the mound en-
tirely covered with beautiful
flowers, attested in no small way
the esteem in which she was
held.
The advance agent for the
Radollff Chautauqua was in De-
port Tuesday arranging for the
coming of the entertainers which
will appear at Depot t on July 26,
28 and 20. A program will be
rendered in the afternoon and
evening of each day. Commit-
tees have peen appointed to ar-
range for the erection of the tent,
and the sale ol season tickets.
Read the ad concerning it in
this issue. The program in full
will be published in next week’s
issue. It consists of lectures,
music of all kinds, readings, etc.,
and a Red Cross nurse loaned
by the goverment to the Chau
tauqua, will tell her story of
service in France and hold a con-
ference on “Home Care of the
Sick”. This alone will be worth
the price of the season ticket.
You Will Find In Us
Dear Mr. Farmer:—
Right now—during these busy harvest days,
let us be your “friend in town,”
If there is insurance to be paid, a bill to be
met, a draft to be mailed, checks to be
deposited—
t
Use your telephone and the R. F. D. man.
Just let us know how we can help you and
we’ll gladly do it Even if it’s just a small
purchase you want made, feel free to let
us know.
With all good wishes, and assuring you of
our pleasure in your success and our sin-
cerity in desiring to serve you, we are,
“The Old Reliable”
an institution where your
largest business requirements
are satisfactorily met and
handled, and your smallest
needs are cared for
with promptness and courtesy.
Baptist Picnk Friday
About eighty members of the
Baptist Sunday School went to
the Geer woods, south of Deport,
for an outing and lunch last Fri-
day evening. Games were played,
and some of the older members
with more energy than dignity,
indulged in potato races. The
eats consisted of fried chicken,
salads, cakes, pies, lemonade and
ice cream. The school is increas-
ing in interest and membership
under the direction of its new
superintendent, LeRoy Moore.
Sells Cotton at 25 cents
First j\|ational gank
DEPORT, TEXAS.
Several months ago when the
Jpnc*T"bf cotton was around
twenty-five cents per pound, 8.
A. Cunningham of the town that
bears his name, contracted to
sell to a Paris cotton firm 200
bales of cotton at 25 cents per
pound, to be delivered this full.
Since that time the price of the
staple has continued to climb,
and should it sell at the present
price th^s fall, Mr. Cunningham
will lose about $15,000. The cot-
ton market is like a mule—never
can tell what it will do.
A QUARANTY FUND BANK
Mores to Winters
It is the Best! It Stands the Test!
S. H. Davidson and family left
8unday for Winters, where they
will make their home. They re-
sided at that place year before
last, but returned to Deport on
account of the drouth. Mrs.
Davidson had an attack of the in-
fluenza along in the winter, and
has not regained her health.
They are moving back to Winters,
believing that a high, dry climate
will be beneficial.
E do not KEEP Groceries
E SELL them!
Death From Diarrhoea
That is the Reason
Our Stock is FRESH
Ice Cream
Has NO Equal
Hugh, the little two year old
son of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Wil-
liamson, died last Thursday of
summer complaint after an ill-
ness of three weeks. The fun-
eral was conducted Friday and
interment made at the Cuthand
cemetery, the funeral being con-
ducted by Rev. Brown. The be-
reaved parents have the sympa-
thy of many friends in the loss
of their little son.
The* membership card of the
Minter Council of Agriculture
and Home Economics reads, in
part: "I agree to promote my
neighbor’s welfare socially, mor-
ally and otherwise; also to pro
mote the interests of my com
munitv and never knock.” A
splendid pledge if carried out.
City Drug Store
Glover & Bevill
Complete Line
of Pure Drugs.
Prescriptions
Carefully Filled.
Prices Always In Line
Specials^^
To Close Out!
We Guarantee
40c lb
One lot Ladies’ Gingham and Percale House Dresses,
$2.50 and $2.75 values.
Will go at......................$1.98
One lot of Children’s Gingham Dresses—
'’1.50 values at........-98c
$1.25 values at.........75c'
$l.o0 values at.........65c
*
One lot of Children’s Rompers—
75 cent values at..........-50c
One lot White Skirts at prices below cost of material—
$2.50 values at......$1.65
$2.25 values at......$1.40
$1.75 values at......$1.15
$1.25 values at........90c
One lot Middie Blouses, slightly soiled—
$2.00, $2.25 and $2.50 values,
Your choice for............$1.00
For First Bale, 1919 crop, grade midding or
better, sold on the streets of Deport
the coming season.
Best 8oz Duck
30c yd
Better get yours NOW, else you might not be
fortunate enough to get it later.
Please remember that we are always the same,
and want you to come to our store often.
Card of Thanks.
One lot Boy’s White Military Suits, sizes 3 to 8 years
slightly soiled, $1.50 values—
Your choice for............50c
We wish to make an expres
■ion of onr than it a to the friends
and neighbors who were so
thoughtful to ns in onr sorrow,
and who ao kindly gave every
possible aid in the funeral ar-
rangement for onr loved one.
To the young ladies for their
sweet songs and the floral offer-
ings of ma. friends. For these
kindly ministrations, and for the
heeling, helpful sympathy ex
pressed in kind and loving words
we shall ever be grateful.
Sineersly,
John 8. Argo and family,
D. P. Westbrook and family.
We Undersell All alike
Cunningham-Westbrook Co
“The Store of Service.and Satisfaction-
J. R. Westbrook & Sons
Dry Goods and Groceries
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