The El Campo Citizen (El Campo, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, June 7, 1918 Page: 1 of 8
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El Campo, Texas, Friday Morning, June 7, 1918.
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EVANS—MORRIS
Cupid has again visited our
little city and hurled his dart
with definite and true aim. As
usual he was victorious and cele-
brated his victory with a wed-
ding.
Not long after the sun had
,ed the earth in bright
hine, a few intimate friends
d the music class of the bride-
>-be wended their way toward
the home of Mr. and Mrs. J, E.
. As they entered and
on into the spacious par-
they saw, “daises, daises,
on every hand.” The
MAuty of these was enhanced
ferns and magnolias, so that
one felt like they were almost in
Nature’s garden. Loving hands
had placed these “Pearls of
Nature” everywhere in order
that the marriage of Miss Gernell
Evans to Mr. John Morris might
be as beautiful as could be.
The appointed hour of nine
ved and Mrs. A. A, Morgan,
of the bride, entered and
“I Love You Truly.” Then
as of Mendellson’s ever
lliar wedding march played
Miss Valentine Evans.another
sister of the bride, were heard
and Rev. Joslin, the officiating
;: minister entered and took his
place. He was followed by the
bridal couple who stopped be-
tween banks of daises and ferns.
Here they took the most sacred
of vows, and were pronounced
“One” for the Remainder of
ife’s Journey. The ceremony
was made more impressive by
receiving of the
of gold,” typifying un-
fcft
The* bride and groom then
turned to receive congratulations
of those present, but before any-
body could move, they were
ahowered by roses from the
hands of Mrs. Morris' Music
SLIGHTLY INCONVENIENT
Last Thursday morning an
agreement was entered into, by
the various retail grocers that on
and after June 1, free delivery
should come to an end. The
agreement was signed by every
firm in town and with a penalty
attached of paying into the Red
Cross fund the sum of $25.00 by
the party who first broke the
agreement.
The reason for this new depar-
ture was said to be that the food
administration was asking that
it be done in order that a man
might be released from each store
to assist in the cultivation and
harvesting of the farm crops,and
and that it was an act of patrio-
tism for them to comply.
The proposition was argued
from various standpoints and as
usual mo9t of them were unsound.
One argued that free delivery
should be cut out, because it was
a losing proposition and the busi-
ness gained did not justify the
extra’expense. Another claimed
that it would help collections.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
S. M. Scott, one of the distin-
guished sons of Jackson County,
is a candidate for representative
of this the 73 Flotorial District.
Mr. Scott is one of Jackson
County’s most prominent and
highly respected Citizens and
will doubtless develop great
strength in the race. Below we
give his letter in full.
Edna, Texas,
June 4, 1918
Editor of the Citizen,
El Campo, Texas
Dear Sir:
In compliance with a personal
request of many 100 per cent
Americans, both men and women,
who are now voters in Wharton
OEEICIAL 4TH PROGRAM
Following is a copy of a careful-
ly prepared 4th of July program
adopted by the executive com-
mittee last Wednesday night.
Some changes were placed with
addition or eliminations shown,
from first publication.
J. W. Leech is marshal of the
day and the serving of ev^ry
event is placed in his hands to
see to it that the schedule is not
violated.
Everything will start on the
A PETITION
To the committee on entertain-
ment of the Red Cross Fourth
of July Celebration:
We, the Session of the First
Presbyterian Church of El Cam-
po, Texas, are in accord with the
ideals and aims of our country
and Administration as expressed
by President Wilson, our great
spokesman. We are in heartiest
sympathy with the purposes of
the International Red Cross, and
approve its great work in peace
and war. We go on record aa
ronmct and 80 thr°Ugh Withn° commending the conduct of the
The program:
Sunrise Salute, 5.03- a. m.
9:00 to 10. Band concert.—El
and Jackson Counties, said coun- Campo Military Band.
ties composing the 73rd Repre- ?^e®lan A^iance
sentative District, I hereby Par^e, headed by Silver Band,
announce myself as a candidate a(*dress, the Hon. Jake.Wal-
for the office of state representa- j
tive, from this district of Texas, 1“' noon-~basket dinner. All
subject to the decision of the ar*urged to bring b&skeus.-Lunch
Democratic Primaries and White: ^ sfrve<^ on Sounds by Red
Man’s Union, July 27, 1918.
Yours Truly,
S. M. Scott.
Another that the purchases
would be heavier if the customer j To the voters of Jackson
was forced to come to the store, jand Wharton Counties:
Neither of which arguments was
teeming with patriotism.
However, June 1st free deliv-
ery ceased and the busy house-
wife is compelled to anticipate
her needs many days in advance
or impress into service her auto-
mobile, • or other conveyance,
carry the goods bought from the
store and place them therein and
take them home. Many are so
unfortunate as to have no con-
veyance propelled by gasoline or
horse power and these are resort-
ing to the old time method of
small wagons drawn by hand or
such other method as may best
suit their purpose.
All of which our people would
gladly comply with if the stated
object was being accomplished,
Refreshments of ice cream and but we have yet to learn of
bride’s cake were served and the! one addition to the body of farm
eoople accompanied by a host of
friends, proceeded to the C. H-
^ S. A, station whene they left
the morning train for Houston
and Galveston.
laborers from the ranks of
cor clerks.
gro-
DECORATION DAY
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Decoration day was observed
Many presents were received,1 here last Thursday by the church
among which was a beautiful people of some of the churches,
mahogany music cabinet given at least,as requested by congress
I believe the paramount issue
in the present campaign is to do
all in our power to -’win the war
against the autocracy of Ger-
many and thus secure the Liber-
ty of the World, Life itself
together with property is being
sacrificed and this is done for
preservation which is the first
law of nature,
Our country is our home and
for this we are fighting today. I j
solicit the patriotic vote of every
man and woman in this .repre-
sentative district and I pledge
my earnest endeavor to serve all
the people to the best of my
ability, regardless of past differ-
ence of opinion.
Governor Hobby says there is
no room in Texas, at this time,
for political discord. 1 pledge
Cross ladies at nominal sum.
fl. to 2:00, Band Concert.—Sil-
ver Band on Park band stand.
1. p. m. Tournament.—A. H.
Reitz in charge.
1:15 Pony race
j 1:30 Potato race
1:45 Greased'pole
2:00 Greased pig
2:15 Ladies Hitching
2:30 Ladies Riding
2:45 to 3:45 athletic events,
Walter Glick in charge. *
3:45 Tug ’o war—W. O.. W.
under Captain J. W. Good and
M. W. A., under captain R. L.
Gamer.
4:30 Base Ball, Eagle Lake vs.
El Campo at Athletic Park. Ad-
mission 50**. A parade to the
park will start at 4:10 headed by
Silver Band
4:30 to 6. Band Concert Park
band stand—El Campo Military
Band.
Night Program:
8:30 to 10:30 Band Concert,
by Mrs, Morris’ Music Class.
The bride is the charming and
talented daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. J. E. Evans of this city.
She has lived in El Campo since
a child and is most popular with
yoqng and old alike. Miss Ger-
nell will be missed by the Baptist
Churcb where she is pianist and
Sunday School teacher, but
Mrs. Morris will ^ just as faith-
ful io the future Is
was in the past.
The bride in accordance with
thespiritof the times was attired
in an Electric Blue coat suit with
and President Wilson by a day
of fastiog and prayer. -
In the afternoon graves of lov-
ed ohes were decorated and the
my support to Governor Hobby El Campo Military Band,
in all his luadible work. We all j ^ 8:30 Dance on platform music
believe this to be the. greatest by ProMMoebus Orchestra,
nation on earth, and President 9;3o to 10:30. free moving pic-
W ilson the greatest President, tures in park
He is the man of the hour. May Dance takes placerin west end
providence still continue to guide pictures on east side and con-
cur public men - and our nation cert on band ‘stand—you take both teacher and Dupils, the lat-
through all the vicisitudes of your chofeel " ' ...— *l-:_
Red Cross in El Campo. We
are in sympathy with the pur-
pose of the committee in celebra
ting the anniversary of the sign-
ing of our national Declaration
of Independence by fitting patri-
otic demonstrations. As individ-
uals and as a body, we stand
unhesitatingly for the principles
of Justice and Mercy which are
the aims of the Red Cross.
However, believing that the
modern dance is an evil and that
is- it is detrimental to pub-
lic morals, and that it
forms no proper part of a patri-
otic celebration; we respectfully
petition your honorable commit-
tee to leave this feature from
the program for the following
reasons: First—That a modern
public dance' is subversive of
public morals. Second—That
it is a form of entertainment in
which the great majority of our
citizens cannot participate, and
we believe that the entertain-
ments of this celebration should
be those in which all are able to
unite. Third—That the modern
dance is not in,, accord with the
spirit and aims either of Ameri-
canism or the Red Cross.
Very respectfully,
By order of the Session,
(signed) C. F. Arrowood,
; Moderator.
RECITAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Last Thursday afternoon. Miss
Gernell Evans., a popular music
teacher of the cit>\ entertained
her pupils and their parents in a
most pleasing manner. .
After many days of practice
and perseverance on the part of
war and crown ouf-.nation with ‘
a triumphant victory. • over the counter at any stand in
S: M*. Scott, Candidate for Re* the park—every cent goes to Red
,, . T. , , presentative in the Legislature Cross and every cent is passed
momument of Louis Jurasek was j from the -3rd Representative through tjckeLs purchased at one
unveiled with proper ceremomds i __j__ of the four booths for ^ | tice and attendance., This hfcnor
by the local Woonmeh. I ;____________fell to Miss Lucile Krazier who
ter were able to render their
There will-be no money taken numbers in a way which made
the program well worth hearing.
Last December Miss Evans
offered a reward
to the pupil
who was most faithful in prac-
At night a large crowd assem-
bled in the park to hear the El
Campo Military Band in concert
and W. O. W State Lecturer,
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KNIT, KNIT AND KNIT
poses. *.
There will be no hold-up as
did not miss a lesson: At the
N Chapters still seem uncertain regular prices will prevail *" 1 c*ose musical numbers,
Whether they are to continue Arrange now for El Campo the ^rs. Joslin presented a golden
u. ^ d , knitting during the spring and 4th and you will be kept busy ^arp, properly engraved, to the
Miss Gernell | Mark Wiginton, described* the summer months. Any -chapter every’minute if you see it all successful young lady, who .will
beauties of Woodcraft. • member who'could: spend a. day ____ always value it as “A Victory
' " -f * at the bureau of supplies and 4re - - ‘ c tuncnr^i • Over Self.
NOTICE . - .r Khe: tremendous shipments of , ROLF-ANDERSON
knit articles being sent to the
. , , _ . I request that all advertis*
an accesories to match. She ment9 of every naturj pertainitlg
carried a shower boquet of
Raises and ferns.
Mr. Morris too, has been rear-
to the last Liberty Loan and Red
Cross drives, which were.display
1.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
10.00
10.00
2.00
100
1.00
2.00
1290.58
2,40
RED CROSS NOTES ■
Financial report from May 28
to June 5, 1918.
Cash on hand May 28 1174-26
Receipts: ,
Benefits
Luther league 75,00
Lake View Ladies
Improvement Club 7.00
Auction sale cake,
Wharton Barbecue 1.12
Turkey sold to B.K. Traylor 1.20
Donations:
E. H. Koch Interest on
2nd Liberty Loan Bond 10.00
Mrs. Stoval 1.00
Monthly pledges:
H. Freeberg
H. Greenebaum
Geo. Mayfield
L. O. Lundy
Wharton Co. Whse. Co.
H. M. Van Hoesen
J. W. Garrett
Mrs, W. H- Waugh
Mrs. M. J. Harmes
Memberships:
R. M. Cochran
Total
Disbursements:
J. W. Webb,
Mdse, for May.
Freight on gauze from N.Y. 9. II
Gauze, 3001 yds. 187.56
Fright refund 7.17 180.39
Geo. McMahon, Plumbing 1.60
Hefner-Fricke Mdse. 1.32
Bishkin & Meyers Mdse 9.30
W. Finkelstein. Mdse. 45.01
Max Bishkin, Mdse. , 73.65
Balance on hand June 5 $967.80
Other donations^
T. A. Webb, one calf.
Red Cross work rooms, South
side.
Tuesday, May 28* Mrs. W. W.
Crook, director, Present: Mes*
dames B. F. Yockey, W. W.
Duson, F, J. Hardey.John Mene-
fee, Wendell, Miss Mullaley.
Friday, May 31, Mrs. E. C,
Hill, director. Present: Mas*
dames E. Carvel, Ruddell,Duson,
F. Ranthum, Hardey, Theo.
Priesmeyer, J. Priesmeyer, A.
Johnson,Sellers, Gordon,Oldham,
Steves, Dungan, Way, Stovall,
Miss Fannie Carville.
Monday, June 3, Mrs. P. C.
Owen, director. Present: • Mes-
dames Sellers, Crook. Fred Paul,
Otell, Hiddleson.
Surgical dressing room, North
side-
jWednesday, May 29, Miss Ella
Fahrenthold, director. Present:
Mesdames Ranthum, Klein, Fric-
ke, Paul, Br^venec, Misses Lillie
Freeberg. Martha Brown, Thresa,
Kroulik, Hal lie Trousdal, Leigh
Clapp, Lorena Fahrenthold.
Thursday morning, May 30,
Leona Wheeler,director. Present:
Clarice Koch, Lillie Fahrenthold,
Ethel Carver, Thresa Kroulik,
Thursday afternoon, Mrs,
Greenebaum, director, Present:
Mesdames B. Murray, Kahn,
Misses Lucille Koch, Clarice
Koch, Mary Cassidy, Florence
Swanson.
Monday, June 3, Mrs, O’Brien,
Present: Mesdames
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Wednesday evening, June 5, one of surprises so, following the
Cantonments would not wonder the Swedish Lutheran Church, presentation of- the medal Mrs.
whether Chapters: were still to Rev- NToyd officiating, Mr^Philip Joslin announced the engage-
continue knitting ta^ there are Rolf and Miss Anna ’Anderson ment Miss Evans to Mr. John director.
# _ in the county on the west side of j not a sufficient amount of knit were united in marriage. * I Morris. Children ‘ are always j Greenebaum, Murray, Misses
ed in our city and is admired for t^e rjver> removed as they 1 garments, on hand at the present These are among our best and equal to the occasion so they Ethel Carver, Lucille Rives, Lois
his splendid character. He »s have serVed their purposes well,'!tirhe to meet the demands. ‘ ' most worthy ypung people hav- sang to the future happiness of Wilson, Lizzie Mullalev, Sellers,
Yours in the Service, Knit garments will be requir- inR many friends in the city who their esteemed teacher- Miss Kieffer Lucille Koch.
Mack Webb, *n this country until hot extend to them their most hearty Evans responded with appropri- Friday, May 31, Mrs. O’Brien,
Ch. Liberty Loan and Red Cross, weather comes Wre shall need congratulations. ate words and informed us
a promising young business man
and a member of the office force
of the First National Bank.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris will be
-at home at the Sweedish Metho-
dist Parsonage ia El Campo in
about two weeks.
Drives.
85 REGISTRANTS
them for the use of our men! The newlyweds left Thursday j that teacher would meet pupil
abroad as long as the war con- f°r Colorado on their wedding again at her new home in the
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eon ten tad is th^wisl^^l^who
know them.
NOTICE
Wc wish to thank the members
^ ‘ ~ • Club and their
Yost for their gra-
eveniog the
June 5, 1917, who gave their
names to the local exemption
board Wednesday. '
Several have already enlisted
as volunteers snd are now in
training who would have been in
this class.
Dr. Ertl arrived yesterday and
" be found at his office in the
BUS*.
tinues.
We need socks especially, for
they wear out more quickly than
any other article and are tremen-
dously important in keeping the
men in condition. Remember, j Monday. Mr. Mann went to the
this Division needs your knitting, j rescue and while engaged in re-
Do not let our men be in need of leasing it received a severe kick
tour.
KICKED BY A HORSE
Jas. E. Mann had a horse to
get fast in a barbed wire fence
Swedish Methodist parsonage in
about two weeks.
director. Present: Misses Sel-
lers, Martha Brown, Lillie Free*
berg, Beulah Clay. Lois Wilson,
Bell Hill, Mesdames Murray,
Kahn, Greenebaum.
Refreshments of ca.e and
cream were served by the host- the north side every Thursday
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knit articles while you are won-
dering whether you still must
knit. Don’t stop knitting until
the war is over. You will proba-
bly be asked to knit even after
that
in the face, knocking out a num-
ber of teeth and otherwise muti-
lating the face.
Dr, Redwine has charge of the
case snd at last report the un*
1 fortunate man was doing well.
es9, then at the end of of a hap-
py afternoon the guests express-
ed their good wishes for the
bride-to be and departed.
BAPTIST CHURCH
In the absence of the pastor
Rev. Allen of Eagle Lake will
occupy the pulpit Sunday, both
morning and evening.
morning from 8:30 to 11:80.
PRECIPITATION FOR MAY
May 4
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May 5
.4
May 12
.12
May 15
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May 80
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Total
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Ballew, W. L. The El Campo Citizen (El Campo, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, June 7, 1918, newspaper, June 7, 1918; El Campo, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth987199/m1/1/?q=Negroes+held&rotate=270: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Wharton County Library.