The Weimar Mercury from Weimar, Texas • Page 1

VOLUME, xxxm WEIMAR, COLORADO COU NTY, TEXAS, FBIDAV MORNING, JUNE 10, Persona! Mention. 3. H. Brooks, viVe and three sons are spending a tew days with tli-ir son and brother. Clean, oat at Kerrville.

They made the trip la the Brooks car. Frank lienweoer at this city accompanied them. Mrs. Shackelford and baby ot Houston returned home Monday afternoon, after several days visit her with the Iiouw folks. Misses Roberts and Althea Mills were brief visitors to Schnlenburg afternoon.

Mrs. Wtu. Garner and daughter, Miss Willie, of Columbus spent a few Knars here Sunday afternoon at the IWBW of J. H. VauAlstyne.

Miss Kothler of gchnleuburg who Sunday with, frit nils here returned Monday afternoon. Mrs. I. J. Armstrong.

paid San Antonki a brief visit last Saturday afternoon. C. H. Potthast was a visitor to San Aatottlo Saturday afternoon. E.

XeMolf and wife were visitors to gall Antonio tost Saturday at ter- J. O. Boetteher started to Hallcts- vi3e last Friday evening but ran into a cUmd burst near Hackherry and was forced to tarn back. Ben B. Holt, wife and daughter, Miss Virginia were visiting in Flatonia Sunday at the home of Henry Harr and.

family. fc. F. Shorn and wife were brief vis- itwrs to SCBnlenbarg last Thursday Biorning, Mbw Bertha Parma has accepted a derkxhip at the J. F.

Shimek store. G. T. Reiuhirdt and wife of Westhoff were here the latter part of last week visiting the home of their sou, E. Beiahardt and wife.

They left Sunday evening for East Bernard to spend a itew days, after they will return A. Krawien of BeHville, representing the Republic lire Insurance was the first of the week attending to rtetters, Mrs. John Elman of Beaumont, who spent several days here at the Holman residence a short distance west of this city, left Saturday afternon for her home. Bev. anrt Mrs.

E. Waters of Kan Aatonio arrived here Saturday afternoon via the anto route. S. K. Seymour and wife of Columbus were visitors to Weimar Sunday after- returning same evening.

if, D. Swearingen and family of ISagie Lafce were here Sundav. Mrs. Beetle Obenhaus of Columbus wss Here last week attending the funeral of Owen Beyer. Mm.

Will F. Miner of Columbus attended the funeral of Owen Heyer in this city last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison of Alley ton were here butt week to attend the funeral of thfftr friend; Owen Heyer.

E. H. Shaw and wife of Pearsall were called here the first of the week by the death of Mr. Shaw's mother, Mrs. Mary C.

Shaw. W. H. Shaw and family of Garwood vrere called here Tuesday by the death ot his raothor, Mrs. Mary Shaw.

3. Taylor and wife of Bay City trace her? Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary C. Shaw. r.

and wife of Bay City were called here the first of the week ey the death of Mrs. Mary C. Shaw. Mrs. Margaret wiwimnim and son, Clarence, left Tneaday afternon for Columbus to visit with friends and Owen Heyer, who was called here by the of his father, Owen Heyer.

left afternoon for Olnm- to spend few days with relatives end friends, after which he will return Orleans, La. Mrs. Fritz Bauer and daughter left afteraon for their home, after several days here with the home folks. Miss Onita Fahrenthold returned home Tuesday afternoon, after several days visit with friends and relatives A Mr. Bemmlt, representing the Superior Fire Insurance Company, was aitenillug to business matters here Tuesday.

Rev. A. Phillips, newly elected pastor of the Eagle Lake Baptist btre Sunday and delivered a splendid aft at the B. T. P.

u. meeting at the First Baptist Church. Hit talk wax short but to the point, and he Is a man that believes in calling a spade a spade. MRS. OHA8 HERDER ENTERTAINS Mrjg, Herder entertained a few friends Wednesday afternoon with a jtrogregsive forty-two party.

Dainty score cards were passed and seven in- terestlng gameH were played. Cut flowers and were used to give the jkKOlattve touch to the living room where Hie twelve players cnjoyd the afteraoau. Delicious ice cream and cake were served at the conclusion. 11. We if press rain la falllrs at tfce fttf about inched per Send The Mercury to a friend.

Oat In The Kerrville Country Kerrville, Texas, June 6. On the moruiug of June 2 the senior editor of the Mercury, together with his family and Frank Leinweber. left Weimar via automobile for an outing in the Kerrville hills. 75 miles northwest of San Antonio. Leaving Weimar abont 7 a.

the run to Flatonia was quicklv made. Here we stopped for a few moments' chat with Editor Henry Hurr H. E. Olle and that splendid, good woman, Mrs. Sullivan, who formerly lived in Weimar and had charge of the Jackson Hotel.

Along the route this for we found the roads good and the crops exceptionally fine. Crops for the most part sire clean and growing nicely. Between Flatonln am! Waelder a few crops of corn were beginning to suffer for lack of moisture, but on the whole the outlook Is very promising. We failed to see Brother J. E.

Stack, former pastor of the Baptist Church, while in Waelder. hut learn that he Is exceedingly popular there, and that the good people of his church have raised his salary to $3000 per year. From Waelder we went via Gonzales over a splendid highway. Crops here are also fine. Arriving in Gonstales we were with the beauty of that little, city.

It has perhaps more beautiful homes, well kept lawns, shade trees, nice streets and handsome business houses than say city of similar size in Texas. It is substantially built and most attractive in, every way. Ixavlug Commies we wended out way westward toward Seguin. Just before entering Segnin we had onr first mishap a slight blow-out on a tire. This was quickly remedied by substituting a spare tire, and we continued our journey.

Seguth was reached in good time and here we found another substantially built, attractive city. While in Seguin we had the pleasure Of meeting Paul E. Serger, who at one time lived In Weimar and Sehuienburg, and who will bo remembered by many old-time residents ot this section. Mr. Serger has a nice drug store in Segnin and Is doing a good business.

From Seguin we detoured via New Braunfels 'instead of going direct to San Antonio, having a strong desire to see the famed Landa Park and city of New Braunfels, This place was reached about 2 p. and here we found one of nature's most beautiful and attractive spots. New Bvannfels is different from any other little city we ever saw, but it Is surely a pretty place aud must be seen to be appreciated. The famed Landa Park is one of its greatest attractions, and here hundreds and thousands of people gather daily to recreate and enjoy nature in one of the most beautiful natural parks ever designed by the Creator. Beautiful driveways lead to every part of the park, which is fitted up with swimming pools, dancing balls, band pavilion, booths, beautiful flower bedtvnd picnicking grounds, where great crowds assemble almost every day of the week.

Possibly a thousand people were present on the occasion of our visit to this lieauty spot. New Braunfels is about fifteen 'miles out of Hie way in going to San Antonio, but is is worth the extra time snd mileage to go that route. Goo 1 roads all the way. From New Braunfels to San Antonio you travel over the "Post Road," a tarviatcd roadway built aud maintained by the government, and It is certainly a treat to travel over same, passing through a most beautiful and attractive country, with prosperous farms all along the route. By leisure stages we journeyed on to San Antonio, reaching that citv at 4 p.

bavins traveled a distance of 183 miles. Here we met with a most hospitable reception from Conductor Joe Morris of the Southern Pacific and San Antonio exceedingly pleasant. NO more hospitable people than the Mor- rises could be found anywhere, and we are indebted to them for many courtesies. We also had the pleasure while in tlie Alamo City of seeing our brother, Ellis D. Brooks, whom we found in charge of a fine job printing business, and prospering.

Two nights and a day were spent in San Antonio, and Saturday morning at o'clock found us leaving that city for the Kerrville country. The road was good throughout the entire distance and with such beautiful scenery as is to be found nlons every part of the route, time passed very quickly. Passing through Leon Springs, Comfort and Center Point, you see some of the most picturesque scenery ever designed by nature and the tarvcler is tempted to stop and camp right there. It is really and truly one of the most ncantlful sections we ever saw, ami words fail us in attempting to describe same. Suffice it to say.

no one In search of healthful climate, beautify: scenery, good fishing and hospitable people mlrt fall to visit this part of Texas. We reached Kerrville in ample time for dinner, and here another most hospitable reception awaited us on the pan of our son, Glenn E. Brooks, and (Continued on page 6.) Revival Meeting at The Methodist Churcb Large Crowds In Attendance Am Much Interest Manifested In Meeting Just Begun. A great revival meeting la going on at the Methodist Church of this city services day and night. Large crowds have been In attendance at every ser vice anrt much Interest is being taken and that there will be great good accomplished goes without saying.

Rev R. P. Waters is doing the preaching oad Is being greatly aided by the splendid singing of the local church choir which has the assistaoncc of Mrs. Waters and her daughter. Special music Is being furnished for this nnd also special songs are sung, and you are missing a great deal If you fall to attend the meeting and hear them, and also fall to hear the forceful sermons that are being preached by Brother Waters.

These revival services were begun last Sunday morning and will probab- Theni is a special effort being made to get the Christian people of the town to give their best for God and, to get the salvation of lost men on the hearts of the followers of the Lord. Brother Waters and his good wife and daughter are going Into the homes of the "shut-ins" and singing to them and praying with them, which act alone gees to prove that he has the interest of the people at heart. Rev. Waters is a powerful speaker and is given the best of attention from start to fnnlsh. Services the rest of this week nud on through next week.

Come out and hear the Gospel as God Intended you should. Special singing at each service. Silver-Bugke. Silver of Galveston was nniftd In marriage to Mrs. Lizzie Buske of this city last Wednesday evening at Houston.

Mrs. Buske has been employed In Galveston for some time, but was home on a visit last week ami on her return to Galveslon win met in Houston by Mr. Silver aud there they were married. They will make their home in Galeveston so we understand. Mrs.

Silver is well and favorably known here and has a host of friends who her and her husband much happiness. Mr. Silver Is a stranger to our people. The Mercury extends best wishes for a long aud happy future. PRAETORIAN MEETING.

The Praetorian Lodge, Council No. 16, of this place had a meeting one night last week and elected Chas. D. Ammann Worthy Recorder of this order, to fill vacancy made by the death of Owen Heyer. Mr.

Ammann has an ad. in this issue of the paper advising all members to leave their dues and assessments at cither of the banks of this city and same will be taken of. The Praetorians have a very large membership here and it Is one of the strongest lodges in the tsate. STOCK RUNNING ON STREETS. Some horses and cattle seen running loose on the streets of Weimar course these animals either break loose or get out of the barnyard.

We noticed one horse the other evening that had "broken" loose and to keep raself from stepping on the rope that he was recently tied with, wrapped same around his neck several times. We have always heard that horses had a good deal of sense. MISS LEIDOLF GRADUATES. From friends who attended the graduating exercises of the Lady of the Lake College in Snn Antonio the past week, we learn that Miss Henrietta Leidolf, one of the graduates and a popular Weimar girl, received high honors and won a scholarship for the ensuing term. This is indeed gratifying to.

her many friends who sh for her every success In life. S. 8. V. P.

U. CONVENTION. The colored people of this and adjoining counties are having a big time at Glidden tills week in the way of and B. Y. P.

U. Convention. There are hundreds and hundreds of delegates assembled there from all over the district The convention will close Sunday night. Cloudy, threatening weather Tuesday, with a light sprinkle of rain. It was reported that a heavy rain fell between here and Schnlenburg Tuesday Don't fall to attend the meeting at the Methodist Church.

Bev. R. P. Waters has charge of same and IB doing some fine preaching. Gasoline was retailing here hi Weimar Saturday at 19c per gallon.

Mrs. Mary C. Shaw Passes Away Another of Those Good, Southern Mothers Has Gone On To That Better World. Many hearts were saddened Tuesdaj morning by the report that Mrs. Mary C.

Shaw was dead. Mrs. Shaw was serionsjy ill but a short time before her death, although she has not been In excellent health -for some time, and the report of her death brought genuine grief to Tier many friends here and elsewhere. The cause of death was pteural pneumonia. Mrs.

Mary Shaw was born Jiinuarj 7, 1842, In the state of Mississippi, and at the time of her death was 71) years and 6 months old. She with her family moved to Texas when she was 7 years old. She was married to Root H. Shaw in the year 1859, her husband died September 15, 1893. To this union were bom 11 children, 8 bovs and 3 girls.

Mrs. Shaw joined the Methodist church when a mere girl and has lived a devoted Christian life. Those surviving are W. H. Shaw of Garwood, E.

H. Shaw of Pearsall, Mrs. Sallle E. Taylor of Bay City and Miss Cordle Shaw of this city. Also surviving are twenty grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.

Mrs. Shaw was one of those old-time, good, hospitable, southern mothers, and to know her was to love her. Kind hearted and loving she was always ready and willing to help those In trouble, ana to aid in time of sickness. Her memory will ever be sacred to those who knew her best. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence lu this city Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock, Rev.

Q. T. Hester, pastor of the Methodist Church of this citly, officiating in a very lia- presstve service. The Interment was made in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery west town. The pall bearers were Carey, Jas.

McMillan, W. Lowrey, and Berry Townsend. To those who have lost their; best friend, we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Election Called For Next Saturday Saturday, June 11, Is the Day Set for the Election of a Tax Collector for Colorado County. There are four candidates In the race for tax collector, to succeed Mr.

H. Braden, resigned. At a drawing held at Columbus by the officers of the White Loyalty Party, Mr. Aug. Use was placed at the top of the ticket, Emll H.

Rabel second, Hennccke third and Stretcher fourth. The committee doing the drawing was composed of Chairman O. O. Hoegemeyer, J. V.

Frnka and- Felix Fehrenkamp. This make assessments of candidates to have their names placed on the ticket, which assessment was placed at $125 each. Should there lie a run off election held, which is very likely, It will be quite expensive, hence the large fee assessed each candidate. Come out the candidate of your choice. BAPTIST REVIVAL.

The Baptist Revival being held at Sehulenburg by Rev. M. C. Eidson, pastor of the First Baptist of this City, is good is already being accomplished. These services commenced one night last week and will no doubt continue for a week or longer.

There are ser- o'clock. The services are being held In the Turner Hall, and this building is crowded at every meeting. Great attend every night. This is the first revival held in Schulennurg in a long time, but the people up there are hungry for a word of God's truths and arc pel. Brother Eidson is a powerful speaker, and has a way of getting next to the hearts of the people, and that great good will be done ere this series fidence.

Go to Schuienburg and hear something that will do you good. The people there will welcome you. WHAT HAS BECOME -OF WEIMAR'S DOG ORDINANCE? How about putting a tag on the dogs around these parts. Other cities havo a dog tax law aud there should be one here. There are about a thousand dogs here In Weimar, valued of course very highly, but worth in reality about two bits a dozen, wholesale.

We believe the city should collect a lax on gome of these most valuable animals and then use the atoney collected to buy some lead pills for the balance of the dog population. B. Y. P. U.

Has Big Day Zone Meeting of (he Associations! Y. P. U. Proves Big Success. Many Visitors Present.

The first meeting of the Association al B. Y. of Colorado county was held In Weimar Sunday last at the First Baptist Church, beginning at 2:45 p. and closing at about 10:30 Snnday night. Delegates from every Baptist church in this county were on hand.

Beginning at 2:45 was a 'song service conducted by the Rock island Union, ami this was followed by a bus iness meeting. At 3:45 a "Sword Drill" was Juniors vs. Seniors Next on the programme was a special song by Misses Virginia Holt and Althea Mills, which was beautiful ami listened to with groat Interest. At. this point lu the programme the crowd was dismissed until 7 :45.

The delegates together with the local Union were invited to Rev. Bid- come and at six o'clock supper was on the lawn, and you may know they enjoyed this meal when yon find that the following menu was served: Baked ham, cream potatoes, English peas, fresh tomatoes, fruit salad, Ice At 7:45 the crowd again assembled at the church and the following pro- Song service, conducted bv Kev. M. A. Phillips of Eagle Lake.

Topic, "Salvation, God's Gift to Man." Scripture lesson by P. A. Luudy, "What Can I Do to Work Out My Own Salvation," Miss Ora Hudson, of Rock Island. Quartette, by Weimar Y. P.

U. quartette. "Winning the Lost, One bv One," Mrs. O. H.

Holloway. Essay "Salvation," by H. D. Sweariiigen, Eagle Lake. Dnet Mrs.

P. A. Lundy and Mrs. R. B.

Maze, of Rock Island. "How Caa 1 Know I Am God's Child?" by HIM Ruby Insall. Solo. Taylor Garrett. "Asking and Fritz Tell.

Closing Song by entire congregation. Benediction. Visitors aud delegates to this meeting were as follows: 'Mr. and Mrs. R.

H. Jones, Mr, aud Mrs. R. -K. Maze and sou, Mr.

and Mrs. D. E. Foster, Mr. and Mrs.

P. A. Lnndy, Mrs. J. E.

Burns aud daughter, Miss Alma Moore, Miss Ora Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Townsend, Mrs.

McDowell, Oweu Miller and Miss Harriet Maze all of Rock Island; Mrs. H. G. Hope, Miss Gladys Obenlmus, Miss Nolle Williams, Loyd Kelley, T. W.

Maxwell, Howard Adams, Mr. and Mre. Busscy, Mrs. K. S.

Wallace, T. W. Tucker, Miss Rudell, Miss Delia Tucker, Homer Tucker and Lamar. Kennedy all of Glidden Mr. and Mrs.

Sam K. Seymour of Columbus. Miss Opal Burnley of Rock Island, Allen Wheeler of Rock Island, H. D. Swenriugen and family of Eagle Lake, Rev.

M. A. Phillips of Eagle Lake. 0. E.

S. Installation Local Order of the Eastern Star Install Officers For Ensuing Year. At a stated meeting of the local order of the Eastern Star the new officers, stalled with impressive ceremonies! Past Matron Willie Hubbard acted as Installing officer aud Miss Itasca Hill as marshal. A goodly number of the lodge was present aud a very pleasant evening spent by all. At the close of the installation ceremonies a social hour was enjoyed at which time delicious fruit punch and cake was served.

The- new officers installed at this meeting were as follows: Mrs. Olga Potlhast, worthy matron; Mrs. Emma Dahse, aosslstant matron; Mr. J. C.

Hubbard. worthy patrou Mrs. Eva Fulford, conductress Miss Stella Nail, assistant conductress; Miss Onlta Fahrenthold. secretary; Mrs. Lucy Nail, treasurer B.

L. Towuscnd, chaplin B. Fahrentnold, sentinel; Mrs. Willie Hubbard, organist; Mrs. Bertha Potthast, warden; Mrs.

Kleanor Gclsen- dorff, marshal Star Points, Mre. Kae Amiiiann, Adah; Mrs. Ernestine Reiii- hav.lt, Ruth; Miss Itasta Rill, Esther; Mrs. Llllie Townsend, Martha; Mrs. Louise Doggett, Electa.

BRO. STACK APPRECIATED. It Is with genuine pleasure tha' we chronicle the fact tliat Ucv. J. E.

Stack, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city, but now pastor of the Baptist Church at Waelder, has $3000 per year. This Is of course not near what. In 'our estimation, he Is worth. Earnest Stack is one of the most pleasant, wholesouled men we have ever met. The Weimar church never Bad a pastor who was better liked than WBS.

Bro. Stack. He was a friend to every living creature. Everybody here in Weimar le his friend, we all wish him well, and may his popularity ever Increase. Send The Mercury to a friend, In The Days of 1891.

(Weimar Mercury, June 20,. 1S91.) Mrs. Sarah Hill, accompanied by Mrs. Tye Hill of Halletsvlllp and 1 Miss Pearl Hill, the charming daughter "of Banker T. Hill of Weimar, is visiting her son, D.

O. SrnlthvCfe Optic. Elder B. B. Sanders, state evangelist, will begin a protracted meeting at tHe Christian Church in this city Wednesday evening, July to continue indefinitely.

He will be assisted by Elder J. J. Cramer, pastor of tile church. Tom Fisher is now up and walking about He little thill, but is otherwise the same genial Tom. A wagouload of watermelons was brought to town Wednesday, Juue 17, by an enterprising colored man.

A lawii party was given at the residence of Mr. John Holman last Monday evening. Quite a number of young people were out, and spent the evening very pleasantly. J. H.

Holloivay was exhibiting large cotton bolls from one of his farms Tuesday morning. He will have Boma cotton ready for picking abont the 15ta of July. Thursday was undoubtedly the hottest day of the present A microscope would not have revealed a' breeze anywhere In this vicinity, especially about 2 p. m. Several crabs have been caught out of the Navidad river near Oakland.

W. Klsler had one last Monday morning, which he exhibited to us. How hey came to be in fresh water, so far from salt water, Is a mystery. Mrs. Gegenworth and daughter from Columbus were in the city this week, the guests of Mr.

A. F. Rose and family. Otto Goeth left Sunday morning for north Texas, and will spend a month prospecting, with the view of locating in that part of the state. Hon.

M. M. and Sheriff L. Townsend of Columbus were in the city Monday. Mrs.

Win. Tell and sister. Miss M. Fietsam came home Monday from- a visit to LaGrango. Miss Leila Hill of this city left Monday for a visit to relatives in Smith- vlllc.

D. W. Jackson tef Monday for a business trip to Coleman. John Btiek returned to his home at Skldmore Sunday. John Hubbard is off on a visit to San Augclo and other points.

Mtess Pearl Hill returned home from SmUliville on Tuesday's train. Mesdames Heyer aud Brunson came up from Columbus Tuesday morning to visit relatives and friends. Miss Reichert of Houston, a sister of Mrs. F. A.

Boetteher, arrived on Tuesday morning aud will spend several days visiting here. Jas. A. Davby and sou left Monday for a visit to Columbus and Glidden. T.

A. Hill left on Tuesday's af- tcruoon train for a visit to LaGrange. Miss Willie Tooke arrived home Tuesday afternoon from a visit to Waelder and San Antonio. A. D.

Milroy and wife leave next Monday for Dallas to attend the state Sunday school and missionary convention of the Christian church. Prof. G. A. Moore leaves next Monday morning for a visit to his parents.

Dr. H. C. Grace of Oakland wag In tlie city Thursday. on business.

Tlie following young ladles and gents attended preaching at Oakland last Sunday: Misses Mary Haynle. Leona Townseud and Mattie Fcrrell, and Messrs. Robert McCormick, T. W. Hill and Henry Brasher.

Misses Mamie Kindred and Bettie Holt visited friends in Oakland this week. Mrs. T. M. Insall and children are visiting friends lu McLennan county.

Died, Monday afternoon between 4 and 5 o'clock, at the residence of Dr. T. C. Coook, Mrs. Fannie Miller, eldest daughter of Mrs.

D. M. Estes, after an illness of three weeks of jaundice. At an election of school trustees for Weimar Institute, held at the opera iiouse Wednesday afteroon, the following gentlemen were elected R. A.

Jarrnon, T. A. Hill, S. McCormick, B. Hefner and Owen Heyer.

A woman tramp struck town last week, and up to the present writing shB is still She has no clothes except an old mother hubbard, and is barefooted. She lias relatives lu onr town, but as she is crazy, and Is, be- refuse to have anything to do with her. She sleeps on the sidewalks or ally- where else, and spends the greater port on of the time in silent meditation. BASK BALL, A bail game was played here last Thursday afternoon and resulted in a. score of 10 to 8 In favor of Weimar.

The Wctmor team also played another game on Sunday afternoon ou tlie LaGrange diamond, and won tills gKon with score of 6 to A light shower ot rain fell here Monday aternon, just about enough to settle the dust..