Skip to main content
The largest online newspaper archive

The Houston Herald from Houston, Missouri • Page 1

Location:
Houston, Missouri
Issue Date:
Page:
1
Extracted Article Text (OCR)

I VOL. XXXVI HOUSTON, TEXAS COUNTY, MISSOURI. THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 19J4. NO. 26 Political.

Taylor Rust Dead. Mr. Taylor Rust, one of the tine old citizens of west of Houston, near Lun- miles distant. Judge Leavitt writes that he does not expect to profit financially by bringing his exhibit to Houston, but it wili certainly be a treat to our people and Judge Leaviti feels that lie will be amply rewarded If his home town and county wil! be benefited by the display. County Court.

Mondat, March 2nd. Presiding Judge ordered to satisfy record of school bond and Mortgage of Geo. W. Thernliill. Thomas II.

Dodson files school fund Ixmd and mortgage; approved and dy, died early Tuesday morning after patrons enjoyed a tur ef the various departments where the work of the pupils was on exhibition, evidence of the good work our children are doing and the progress they are making. The hand furnished music, talks were made by many of the visitors, among whom was Prof. Nelson Kerr, State Hi'U School Kxamiur-r, who remained over Monday to examine our school. the peace, dismissed at cost of prosecuting witness. State vs Clyde Johnson, entering a school house intoxicated, pica of guilty entered and fine of State vs L.

M. Kdens, failing to file certificate of child birth, plea of guilty entered and tine of 15. State vs Everett Shlpp and Clyde Myrns, felonious assault, continued. a sickness lasting a little more than a week. The cause of his death was Mtv.

Ghovb, Feb. 2T. 1014. Mu. Please publish the following letter in reply to "Voter:" From lit RDi.vE.

I think "Voter" expressed the sentiment of part of the people, at least, when lie said one term of four years was enough. I don't think Uto A pneumonia, deceased was in his G8tli year and was recognized a-s one of the county's most substantial and highly granted loan of 100. Wm. Stringer, Constable of Current esteemed citizens. Mr.

Rust was one Mr. DooJey Improving. Mrs. lark returned fro-r. township, files aci ount for supplies in John-oil or Kvan lliett will be candi of the honored members of Texas small-nox cases, as follows: Fred Jor At noon, then came the feast, brought in baskets, buckets ami boxes, spread in lie good democratic way and greatly enjoyed by all.

It was a ureal day at the Houston school. We hope to see more like it. dan Joe Miller 5.8.t, Frank Lode No. 1" A. F.

A. ami at time of his death was the second oldest livinc member in length of ser- Kudy J. K. Thompson Slate vsCuthbert Hill, entering a church house intoxicated, plea of guilty and flue of 5. State vs Kebecca Hell, unlawfully selling whisky, plea of guilty and fine of Mi.

State vs Rebecca Hell, unlawfully selling whiskey, nolle pros. State vs Sam Ililterhrand. violating local opt ion law. plea of guilty and Gladys Helton 2.8.J; Herbert Gannon SpriagMeld last Sunday inforins the IIkk.u.u that Mr. condition show some improvement, but it Is expected that his recovery will lie.

slow. Mr. IhKiiey is at the t. John-. Hospital where he will secure the best treatment possible and lie will 13.35; Jim TlndaU Allowed.

nice, Rev. J. 8. Rice being the oldest member, lie was always faithful in his attendance at lodge and was generally reoogui.ed as an honorable and Petition presented praying the court Political. dates this tiuie.

They have made the test of ottlcials: no one disputes that, hut there are men who will not rote a luan who is a candidate for the second term. Mr. Voter seems to have sworn vengeance against tin; entire Johnson he even has mentioned Lein Johnson. ittos crippled hrdlc-r. I 'raw the line, please.

Have some sympathy at least for unfortunate 1 to establish two voting places in ur rent towiishit). Ordered that two I likeiy remain there severa weeks wt. friends are to know that we rnay expect Clark's early re-jltirn home, although his toe mav Im Mil. Kiin-oic-i see in the Hkkai.d an at tide signed "Tried Democrat" and from the tone of his message he wants to muzzle the press. I don't think there has been anything published so far that will cause any dis aw so iu i.

II tine of $300, line commuted to twenty days in jail. State vs Richard I lemorce, carrying concealed weapons, parole revoked. State vs Charles Tunuell, burglar aad larceny, defendant ordered to report at next regular term. Edwin Long vs Peter T. Mason, continued.

in i "Li'i aii'j i i i. jofiuson anu Petit Jurors ruption in the party. The papers are the only means that we have of expressing our views on public I don't know j.ist how much political pie they have eaten, but do know that lero Johnson hasn't had enough pie to be classed with those who have had pie. Lein Is hoiiee and compe- Hoone iii.rdine high-minded gentleman. Rurial services took place at Cnion church, Wednesday, burial Iteing with full honors of the Masonic order: funeral services were conducted by Rev.

J. J. Carty. deceased served iu the Confederate army during the war. being a member of Coleman's Regiment.

Mo. Volunteers, and was a member of Gen. J. 11. McRride Camp C.

V. Having no further dates at hand we hope some friend will supply the IIkkai.d with complete obituary of this man whose loss will lie deeply felt throughout a large circle of lriends. The relatives have our most earnest arid sincere sympathy. 1 1 l.avelx'eu a voter in Texas count for year and I have failed to mi any count) on-e carri otlice M. E.

Church Notes. HY TIIK I'ASTOK. At the M. E. Church next Sabbath morning there will be an illustrated mui cretin to iniiiseii anu ins party.

and if lie can Ite induced to a can- voting places be established within said township, to be denominated Number One at the Ashley school house and Number Two at Hartshorn and that the election be hereafter held at said voting places. W. J. Nevlll, Constable of ass township, tiles account for services in following small-pox cases: Quarantining loek UcKinney, lien West, L. Hurch, Lewis West, John Smyth, Gld Harmon, Chas.

Elliott and M. Pipkin, Getting supplies for John Smyth 10; for M. I'lpkiu eiV.Vi; L. Iturcli and L. West Total MO.

Allowed. H. C. Meador allowod "Scents for meal ami meat for Lilly Chauiltcrs, small-pox patient. Mrs.

Jim Howell allowed and warrant issued to J. K. Kvaus. J. N.

Hailey, Constable of (ark township, allowed 2t) for services in small-pox cases. W. N. Stringer, Constable of Cur anything to keep me frmn the iwmince. I have known some of the WeiinMiratic editors from hovhuod for Recorder, I think that Mr W.

a. I. L. Fou.k C. K.

Hird (iilxtfi: i.ericus Tucker L. A Warform T. lia.lgley iif Ih Clin: up and as llro. Jones says, they are in i If Cum sermon for the children and young IT about the l'i mark. No man in Texas ha.

stood fur lair play and Voter, as well a.s ot tiers, j-hands in making hi election ire. this is what you think, say so. Yours truly. Wm. H.

I it people, if you want to see the sinner that is a hundred years old, come to the M. K. Church Sundav niorninjr. Mrs. Gobble Entertains.

clean politics and advocated the cause or Hit common people further than the editor of the IIkkai.d. He has i fate Morns Pierce If you never saw a fellow backslide. K. Uldiver come to the M. h.

hurch Sundav Display of Art in Houston, fonult the battles uf the party morning and see how easy it is done. thi-ijgh his paper whether thev were Children mid voung people at the his choice or not. He has alwais A let ter from mlge A front Sunday morning. Next Sunday It ''til, Mrs. Homer Gobble delightfully en-tei tained the Christian Sunshine class and Winners class at a "candy making" at her home la-l Wednesday evening as a faruwell to two members of the Winners class Jerry Freese and who js at Washington.

It ii inv last appoint for Houston. Miller barley Jiixon L. W. K. irif.in .1 lark M.

P. I.a:vern Aug IIee 1 Sherriil I. P. granted space iu his paper to disru- i the i Koads. Mock Law.

Prohini-j tion. Railroads or anv nther ouestion I Conference the lth of March. T. .1. Giuwinv the II KKAl.lt that lie experts it on public exhibition in Houston tlfty -r sixty i his paintings, including the I'lna Shackelford.

After the caudv was made the remainder of the eve he copied in the National Gat-f Holland and France last -im- Cp' ning was spent in music and g.iines. Ollf-s no i lst I I 1 1 hose present ot Uic- were George W. Chambers. M.i'ias the rs Keuni -n i. pp.

t. ably bi pit--rt for he cj-. isses Florence Mli man. hi I Stout rent tow nship, allowed for quarantining and waiting on Jl families in small-pox families. George Lynch allowed 131.30 for "supplies furnished In following smallpox cases: Wm.

Gee, Alford Holder. Geo. Saiith, Thos. Lay, Montague. Harve Crabtree allowed for lielpingJonstable Stringer in furnishing supplies to small-pox patients.

Ir. Furber allowed KM for seivices in small-pox cases. Ordered that valuation ii-' NE HMki -8 reduced to MJO for 11)13 taxes. Nathan Wilson allowed 19.75 for Pearl' and I less tarty. Gladys am where the public was interested.) Now if you are not one of the repeat- ers.

talk to some of your neighbors an i uii! '-lunge your mind in re. to disrjpti ot the party. A'i I I hcaid epn-ss thcui- selM-s oik- mind arid it ynu will watch the IlKim.n nothing will iu this that will lend to disrupt, the party. Let the pei.p.e go to 11 polls and express their views and we will select a set of men that we can al! l.tartily support. Texas Co.

So see eshibi 'il 1 Ui Laura Smaller, Willie Gobble, Kunice Baptist Church Notes. II KHIMKTKK. 104 In Sunday School last Sunday. The R. V.

P. I'. had a good meeting Sunday evening. Preaching by Pastor G. W.

Plumb next Sunday at 11 a. in. and p. in. Prayenneeting Thursday niiht.

SundAy Teachers' iiui.n Tuesday night. H. Y. P. Sunday evening at Lee A gee, leader.

Johnston. Alzada Mires and Olli lay loll. Free Tom Clayton. Robbie Meador, Leland Ut.1 of M'Ull c. I eV the Kekiai an-l id was born Se; tetriUr altii inch we fn-l sure that rnanv his il li-nd-t th" will tike tne opp t.

i 1 udiie Leavit l's wm of art whenever lie decides' to make the exhibit, for their persona! friendship for him and personal int-re-t in bis work will t. lungs, lie was the son ai C-le Ciuity. Mi Hertford. Ralph Johnston. "Scrubby' Hertford, Paul Young, Clna Shaekel ford and -David Lynch.

Miss Jessie The house was crowded at both Yours for success of the party. scrubbing county offlces, jail and pub Leonard was the invited guest. Mkmukk. A Fakmrk. jeause many to come from sever lic closet.

preaching services la.st Sunday and the sermons were among the best T. M. Moody, et al, represent that the public road previously granted to ever heard in Houston. The morning Pythian Sisters to Organize them is now in good shape and ready subject was "Consecration," from Romans 12:1, and at night the topic making age sixty years, fire 'months and eleven days. He wa married to Letetia Miller, daughter iof Mr.

and Mrs. (ieorge K. Miller, Oc-i tober 1 I-. To this uniou eight children were born, all of whom sur-j vive their father. Mr.

Chambers join-j ed the E. Church. South, in 1'J'. and lived a true christian life to the time of his death. He was kindheart-ied and thoughtful of all his loved fer travel.

Court accepts said road Through the splendid work of one ''V 'i v-r and the Overseer is authorized to of our home ladles, Mrs. M. R. Smith was "Regeneration," from John 3:3. We were glad to welcome several strangers at both services, also mem Fpend public money on same.

Texas County Star allowed 15.50 for the organisation of a Temple of Pytl Ian Sisters, auxiliary to the Knights of Py thl ax. will be organized in Hoii! bers of other churches. Hro. Plumb's blanks and supplies for county offices. great work in other fields is being ton in about two or three weeks.

Mrs. Smith, accompanied by Mrs. Isabel 1 Mew allowed tlO, relief. Joseph K. Fugate, assignee of J.

Grier, original purchaser of continued here. He is always busy, but is always ready to render a service wherever there is need of him. G. E. Wheeler, completed the work SWW 10-29-9 shows full payment for of securing surticient charter mem bers in a few hours last Saturday af same.

Ordered that these facts be certified to Secretary of State that M. E. Church, South, Notes. I ones, and ever faithful as a friend and neighbor. His health had been failing for four years, and he took his bed New Year's day never to be up again.

He was always so patient and never eomplained. Everything was donete relieve hissuffering that medical aid and the help of loved one could do. but the Great Cod who 1 ternoon, enrolling the names of 33 patent may issue. ladies and 23 Knights. Ordered that Joe Wallln and J.

T. An order was sent at ouce for char BY TRK PASTOR. Services at Oak Hill last Saturday Jadge be given authority to place ter, paraphernalia, and as soon telephone poles and wires along the I i night. Interest and attention good. The pastor is always assured of a good as the supplies arrive and an organizer Is appointed by the Grand Chief, the new lodge will be ready for or public road from near the Dent couu tf line into Licking.

attendance at that church. The peo CHANGE IN HOTEL A. E. Hinkle allowed 14 for services ple are wide-awake and take an inter ganize tien. doeth all thiugs well called him up higher to that home above.

May the dear wife and children be comforted in the knowledge that our Father in Heaven knoweth best, that although husband and father is taken away, and their grief i almost beyond en est. Last Wednesday the pastor preach' John A. Pell sold the Southern Ho ed the funeral of Brother George VY Chambers, who lived one mile south tel with all its furnishing last week to J. W. Anderson, who has Just moved into town from Kills Prairie.

Ptirlng new proprietor during circuit court. I Mr. Anderson and family come to us well recommended as good cltiens. He has been iu the mercantile busi-! ness at Kllis Prairie and also ow tied a th small-pox cases. Joseph A.

Rowden pays his school fund bond and mortgage in sum of 200. Ordered that Presiding Judge satisfy record. Joe C. Stltes, Circuit Clerk, allowed cost bills as follows: State vs Charley Taylor, carrying pistol, II; State rs George W. Smith, selling whisky, II.

of Yukon. A large congregation com Mothers, wives, sisters and daughters of Knights, widows and daughters of deceased Knights, and nights themselves are eligible to become members. Mrs. Smith has been a Sister for several years and finding no Temple here she became interested, and her zeal for the growth of the order has resulted as above stated. posed of the relatives and friends his management of the Southern Mr.

the deceased was In attendance. Rv Pell added a large addition to the farm there. Mr. Anderson also in ery one who spoke of Brother Cham building and made many other improvements in re-furuisinhg rooms here spoke of him as having been John R. lee allowed 125 for 600 mighty good man.

The loss is a great and making everything fresh and durance, nrisi win give tnem comfort if they look to Him. In Him they can find the love and sympathy which will enable them to bear the burden. There is a calm for those who weep. A rest for weary pilgrims found; And, while the mouldering ashes sleep Low in the ground, The soal, of origin divine. God glorious Image, freed from clav.

In heaven'seternal sphere shall shine, A star of day. A Frib.nd. county maps. one to his family and neighbors, bat clean. Mr.

and Mrs. bell will remain forms us that he conducted a restaurant and rooming house in Holla, so that he is not inexperienced in this line of business. In the Southern hotel Mr. Anderson has secured one of the best properties in our town and we extend to him a hearty welcome to our business circle. OUclal bond of Paul Tate, Const he has entered into his reward, and Miss Mires Wins.

ble or Morris township, approved. if we could, we would not call him in Houston and he will look after his farm north of Houston and his mail line contract from Houston to Klk Creek. They are remaining with the back to this world of pain. Our sym J. L.

Vaughn allowed 11.60 for wolf scalp and a like amoant certified to In the Springfield Leader's voting thy goes out to Sister Chambers and family, and our prayer Is that the contest which haa been running for state for payment School board of School District No. Lord will bless and comfort them In several weeks past, Miss Alxada Mires, daughter oa Mr. and Mrs. U.T. Mire, 136 reauesta the Court to loan their the time of their bereavement.

received the largest number of popu slnklnr fund for a term of three 1 Interesting services at Houston both i lar votes in District 2 and Is the prize morning and evening last Sunday years. winner. The nunfetr ef vetfla ehe re Evan W. Htett, Collector, presents aanual settlement, sbowlngstatemeat celvad was Miss Mires has Morale? text The Wltae of Um Spirit. Evening text If the Right her choice of a Shetland pony, cart to full of all collections during 118 eous scarcely be saved, where shall and complete ootgt, or a motorcycle, which was examined and approved the Ungodly and Sinner appear? At aad It will not fee hard to goes that by the court.

the evening service the pastor com Mlas Alxada will chtoso the pony and cart. pared the views or hell as taken by Ruaselltsm, Unlversallsa and others The Hbrald, with other friends, to the view taken by Cbrlat and the IT'S THE Riht at this time of year for all to FASHION put on bif clearing sales to clear their stock of winter I have very few suits or overcoats left, but they will at prices lower than anyone else, and if you don't believe it come in and get my prices and compare goods for goods, style for style, price for price, and you will see why this store leads in Clothing and Overcoats. The goods speak for themselves at cengratalates her on Uie successful Bible. He showed the error ef thee campaign aha made. Circuit Court Proceedings.

Monday, March 2nd. State vs G. H. Pace, arson, tmntin ned by agreement 8tate vs W. B.

DeForast, unlawful who do not believe In an eternal bell, and the logic of the teaching of ChrMt Patrons Day. that heaven la for the righteous only A number of the city's visitors wor According to the Una alb's way of ly raetleing medicine, four cases shipped with ua Sunday evening. We toaklnf at the matter the faeulty of continued by agreement. ware glad to have them. Oomt again the Houston school made a great State vs George Green, killing a Do you want small farm, 1J hoc, continued by agreement.

State ts R. J. Taylof, unlawfully miles of High School, Ideal location, fine spring, 45 acres, all under fenoe, stride toward bringing teacher, pupil and patron together Into ana co-operative union by the Patrons Day held laat Saturday, Had the day not neon practicing veterinary dentistry, pita Wes Smith's. 25 In cultivation, located on pabllc highway? Just the place for some such a busy one for many of the baa ona who wants te live near a fine Men mora wonld have boon la of guilty entered, Bnea aw. iwena-ant paroled on payment of costs.

8Ute vs Scott Must raves, carrying concealed weapon, defendant paroled payment of eoVto. State ra J. W. Wilson, disturbing school aad do aoma. farming.

No btfndttf. W.T. Bl- attendance, bos quite' a crowd from ttrwvnd oovwtry 'ttered aid en 1 llett, Houston, Mo. joyed a most ptoaslag prog ram. The.

Get access to Newspapers.com

  • The largest online newspaper archive
  • 300+ newspapers from the 1700's - 2000's
  • Millions of additional pages added every month

About The Houston Herald Archive

Pages Available:
39,736
Years Available:
1881-1977