Wise County Messenger from Decatur, Texas • Page 5

The Messenger. NEW DENVER SOHEDULE Arrive at Decatur NORTH BOUND No. 9:25 a. m. No.

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p.m. News Town and County The son of Mr and A. D. Rogers ia vgry sick with pneumonia. The new switchboard for the Independent telephone exchange has arrived and is being installed.

A few more bushels of seed corn at the Nickel Store. at the Cash died night at at her ten Walter Harding was in Chico Bridgeport this week. Judge William Poindexter speaks at Decatur on Saturday, March 12. Come out to hear him. Lots of seed potatoes Grocery store.

Mrs. Bud McClary home in Decatur last Sam Faith has resigned an deputy sheriff, and is now interviewing vipers. Milburn Arnett is in the Greenwood community on a visit. See those pretty dishes at the Nickel Store before buying elsewhere. There is one prisoner in the county jail.

H. J. Graham, aged 87, died at his home in Greenwood Tuesday. Mr. Graham was an old resident of Wise county.

J. Wash Davis spent two days Alvord this week. vs 'i both De- 4 o'clock Beginning next Monday, oatur banks will close at every afternoon. Get your seed oats at the Cash Grocery store. Wayne Summerlin was here from Alvord Sunday.

Trade at the Nickel Store where nickels count as dimes. Miss Myrtle Rogers visited in Fort Worth this week. J. Lee Mann was here Monday Paradise. Harry Beard left Sunday to join his parents in Ft.

Worth. Dr. J. J. Ingram a 50-horse power auto.

Jay Ingram drove the machine in from Dallas Saturday. Try Caspicida hair tonic at Roe 6c Bob's barber shop. I. W. Waldrip, N.

Best anp J. L. Dobson, of Greenwood, attended the Chapter Masonic lodge here Monday night. The case of Dr. J.

T. Newberry, charged with negligent homicide, has been postponed until April term of the court. Onion sets and fresh package and bulk garden seeds at Moore J. W. Sherwood was in Ft.

Worth Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Venor Patterson returned Tuesday to their home iu Memphis. i A.

P. Balthrop and W. Burton were here Tuesday from Slidell. Andy Foster, of Slidell, visited relatives here this week. Mrs.

J. C. Morgeson and children, returned Tuesday to their home in Duncan, Okla. J. J.

Richards, of Amarillo, was hero Wednesday visiting relatives. Walter Bellah and Miss Gertrude Rice, of Dundee were Decatur visitors Sunday. S. C. Littlepage, of Boyd was a Decatur visitor Wednesday.

Sam Bellah and B. L. Wade left yesterday for the Eastern markets to purchase Spring goods. Seed potatoes, the very best, at Meore Sc grooery. Miss Alma last week with friends at Bodfthwesftern Univer sity in Georgetown.

Outler Gose is spending the week in Krum. Steve Gose was in Dallas Tuesday. John Rosenburg was here from Ft. Worth this week. At the Nickel Store you oan buy 1000 matches for 5c, a better match than the Will Sandusky was here from Colorado Sunday.

March came in with the prettiest weather on a taste of real Spring. Judge Bullock was in Mineral Wells this WMlsr of Fort D- Jt moss W. Bellah wlfb are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bellah.

B. M. Ratliff, of Ft. Worth visited relatives here Sunday. Fresh garden seeds of all kinds at Moore 6c Mrs.

A. R. Anderson visited in Hillsboro this week. Rex Sullivan is now recognize one of the Messenger force. Phil Childers and family, of Dalhart, returned to their day after a visit to relatives at sVciell.

W. T. Mrs. M. E.

CaWn were marrledT in Decatur Wednesday morning afy six by Tom Greer. Miss Christine Rogers is at home from Belton college. Mrs. Emmett Ferd returned Tuesday from a visit to her parents at Seymour. Walter Sandlin left Wednesday for a stay in Marlin.

C. C. Barton, of thw Muse neighborhood, fell from, of load Tuesday, and as a result sustained a broken rib, a fractuYbd collar Vonp and other painful bruises. Mrs. Dolph Conley is seriously ill at her home near A.word.

Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Tyler left last night for Mrs.

bedsMe. The Philo and Athenaeum literary societies will give an open session at the College chapel tomorrow, Satur day neght, beginning at 7:30. Every body invited. H. H.

Halsell a new 50-horse power Buiek auto. The jra chine was driven from Dallas day by Emory Gose. The natural gas line to Fort Worth sprung a leak Saturday near Rhorne, and someone set fire to the escaping gas. The gas was cut off near Decatur till the leak could be mended. The D.

Caddell heirs have been involved in a lawsuit in our county court this week. This case is lover the possession of a watch the feeding of a horse and cow. W. C. Vastine will have a special representative here Monday.

March 7, to measure you for your Spring suits. Remember the date. Also that the suits bonfht from us are kept pressed FREE of CHARGE. A mid-winter debate will be held at tne Baptist College on Friday night, March 25th. The question for discussion is, that the Democrats of Texas should contend for the incorporation of a plank in the nat- tlonal platform demanding free raw The following stndents will take Brandon Trussill, Guy Holcomb, Albert Jackson; Negative, Will Pool, Jim Mor row, JefT Coleman.

A gold medal will be given to the one making the best speech on this occasion. Girl and the drew a ood crowd at the opera house Tues- ay night. This is a meritorious production written and staged by Mr. Will H. Locke, who takes the leading part, the The work of Mr.

Locke aided by a good company is the best that has been seen ho re in some time. There were mingled tears and laughter in the audience as this master worked upon the emotions or excited the humorous nature by his peculiar and realistic acting. The part of played by Mrs. Looke was also a splendid piece of art, This lady is worthv to support her husband in his difficult role. It is a clean production in which the morals were plainly brought out.

Mr. Locke was in Decatur fifteen years ago and helped in producing several home talent plays, and was welcomed by many of his old friends. Carl Christian, of Slidell, was Monday. Mr. Cturfstfian and Atcheson are puttinftjn a hardw and implement store at Slidell.

their ad in this issue. Hon. Wm. Poindexter, of Cleburne, candidate for govenor, will speak to the citizens, of Bridgeport, and sur rounding country, on March 12th, at eleven o'clock. All are respectfully invited.

There will be regular services at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sunday at eleven evening at seven, you are cordially invited to attend. There is a place for you; will you allow it to be vacaht? W. P. Clostar, Pastor. Rev.

Elsworth Ferris, of Texas Christian University, will preach at the Christian Chuech next Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:15 p. everybody invited. It is probable that Rev.

Ferris will serve Dtcatur church as pastor. Commissioner I. J. Hartsell Ls carrying a new gold-headed was presented by the citizens of and the Cuba nmunity in appreciation of his splendid services. Willie Owen, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Owen Died Wednesday night of typhoid pneumonia at his home in Decaiur. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church yesterday afternoon by Rev. McDowell. Wesley, the 11-vear-old son of Charlie Waldrip, living on Sandy, was badly cut with an axe last Saturday.

The leg was almost amputated by the blow, but it is thought the limb will be saved. The cutting was an accident. Sheriff Branch left yesterday morning for Bonneville, to bring back L. N. Glover, who escaped from jail here three weeks ago Glover was in jail here awaiting the action of the next court, but becoming tired of being held, he quietl slipped away and returned to Mississippi.

No one knows how he got ou! of jail. After he was missed the jail door was found open. Mrs. Charlotte M. Boyd, widow of the late Capt.

J.J. Boyd, died at the home of Judge Bullock yesterday morning at seven Funeral services and interment were held at the city cemetery yesterday afternoon at 4 Aunty Boyd, as she was familiarly known to her friends, had resided in Decatur about thirty-five years. At the time of her death she vas 85 years of age, and had many friends who are sad at her death. Col. W.

S. Bingham informs an Oracle reporter that he has let the cantraot for abusiness house aft Me garkel fto be occupied by Rufus Helm, who will open up a stock of dry roods, and who leaves for St. Louis Sunday to buy his goods. The Colonel also that the contract for the bank building has been let. Oracle.

Rufus Is an old Decatur boy who has, through energy and application, tome fto be a successful dry goods merchant. He has many friends here who wish him well in his new business. It is reported that Prof. J. W.

Bailey Rhcgne, is a candidate for lpca rtfpresenftafivd. Diok ColUns is down with the la- grippe. Diok Hilt is from Dellas. r-ci 11 1 Mrs. Nancy L.

Cundiff died at the home of her son, Robert, four miles west of town last Friday morning at 7 Deceased was born in St. Claire, Miss. September 5, 1830. On March 10, 1858, in Houston coun ty, Texas, shd was married to W. H.

Cundiff. In 1881 she moved to Wise county. In thVdeatb of Aunt Nancy Cundiff the comrtmnUy loses an old settler and one ofHbs strongest characters; she was a poman of remarkable will power yanck energy. She was plain spokeryand the friends she drew about wertf trueA She was a member of Episcopal church This woman be sadly missed in the community where she lived so long, and good she has done cannot be swallowed up in the grave. She was the relict of Major Wm.

H. Cundiff, at time one of the most prominent and influencial citizens of Decatur, and in that day and time the handsome country home of the Cundiffs was the scene of some of the most brilliant social functions ever held in Wise county. Four children survive; Mrs. Mattie L. Armstrong of Chickasha, Mrs.

Varina Potts, of Spur.Texas; Sidney J. and Robert Cundiff of Decatur. The burial took place at the old Bethel cemetery Saturday afternoon at 3 The Messenger extends sympathy to the children and grand children and the large circle of warm friends of Aunt Nancy. Are Receiving All the newest things in Dress Goods, Wai Suitings, and we cordially invite the lad Decatur and vicinity to come in and see the Uiu Low Cut Shoes for Ladies Children and Men and Boys are now on display, aud if you wish something stylish and servicable come in, see what we are offering in this particular shoe The Mississippi Store Read This 1 have employed Mr. T.

L. McCONNELL, formerly employed by Lewis Vastine (they having sold their blacksmith business), to take charge of the Blacksmith Shop. I have put in the only tirst-class stock of material, both wood and iron, in the city. Mr. McConnell is a tirst-class blacksmith and horse-shoer, so when in need of good work, call at the Field's Blacksmith Shop.

Try our light steel shoes; they are extra tine. Bnggy, waggon and plow work done with neatness and dispatch. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. John Rector Decatur Graveyard Working. There will a graveyard working at the Bethel cemetery Saturday, March 12, and all those interested in the matter of cleaning up and beauti fying this cemetery, are requested to be preseat.

High School Notes The pupils of the senior class of the Decatur High school met Friday Feb. 18, and organized a literary and debating society electing the following officers: Philip Baits, president. Walter St. Clair, vice president. Polly Harrison, Sec.

Elise Rush, Ass't Sec. Zack Lillard, Tres. Newt Barker, marshal. H. W.

Barton, critic. C. C. Jones, reporter. On the 25 of Feb.

they rendered their first program as follows: Roll call Sec. Address Pres. By laws and constitution. Com. Business.

DEBATE Resolved: That every man who intends to be a farmer should take a course in agriculture. Aff. eg. Susie Call Irine Perrin Euwin Bell Walter St. Clair Barker.

The program was well rendered and much appreciated by the pupils. Notice To ie person who borrowed the step ladder. We would appreciate it very much to have the ladder returned, as we are in great need of it. NOTICE The oil mill has closed down for the season, but there will be a man at the mill at all hours to look after all those wanting cottonseed meal and hulls. A good supply now on hands.

Halsell Asks Questions. To Judge C. V. Terrell: You have been holding office for many years and have made many public speeches. Did you ever make a speech against the saloons during a campaign? As chairman of the state local option association since 1903, and chairman of the Wise County organization since 1894, I want to ask you when and where you ever contributed any funds to overthrow the saloons, or assisted in the campaign against the liquor traffic? If elected senator, will you vote for submission, and if carried will you support the amendment? Do you favor state-wide prohibition at this time? If submission is defeated, will you endeavor to secure state prohibition by legisla tive enactment? Will you vote for that law? Do you believe in state wide prohibition? If so.

why have you been supporting Colquitt and Davidson, avowed antis and enemies of the prohibition cause? Do you favor the full rendition law? Go you believe Colquitt is doing right, running for one office and holding another at the same time? The'foregoing questions all relate to public affairs and are therefore subjects for discussion in the coming campaign. Youra truly, H. H. HAI SELL. CLASSIFIED ADS Five Cents Per Line FOR and Maben ooft- tonseed and June corn.

M. Gregg, Decatur, route 2. (4wks pd) long brown oloak in South Decatur about five weeks ago. Please return to this office for reward. gold F.

D. class-pin on or near square on Monday. Return fto Messenger office and receive reward. FOR posts 5c each; cord wood stove wood $2.00 double, $1.00 single load at farm 3 miles northeast Decatur. C.

D- Cates. FOR good 50 acre farm: good land; no Johnson grass; 4 miles west Decatur. C. O. Sikes.

LADIES, save your combings have Mrs. W. R. Taylor make vou hair switches. 1 block S.

school. (4wks) GOOD delivery wagon for sale See D. E. Walcott. GOOD home for sale cheap.

See D. E. Walcott. INSURE your horses, jacksand cows, in the Live Stock Insurance Association of Denton. Cost last year fto policy holders only $1.85 on the C.

C. BELL, for Wise county. FOR Two Black Spanish jacks, 3 and 5 years old; good animals and will sell at a L. Chapman, Iron wagon yard, Decatur. Small Boys, Take Comfort.

In disclosing to acquaintances what he believed to be some of the causes of long life The late Sir Isaac Holden, after dilating 6a thp advantages of bananas as a food, used to conclude, "Aud, above all, Hot too many baths; tiiey are Pent. TO good 4-room residence, also one 3-room in good ftowns in Erath county to trade for property in Wise. Address 54 Messenger. FOR wood and. fonoe posts, 7 miles east of town.

Independent phone. JAS. W. SMITH. 96 FOR 7 head of fuii- blood, Hereford oattle; 4 2 yearlings, one bull 6 years old, fine individual, and one jack.

Phili Tumeiftv, Decatur, R. F. D. No. 5.

(4 wks pd) FOR SALE a bargain. 8-roosa house; good improvements; 2 blocks trom square. Good family safe. Good rubber-ftire Jno. Deer carriage in good repair, one Mitchell-LewTs delivery Apply to I).

E. tVALCOTT, Tidbit. A lady who hs.l a pet magpie used to allow it to take bits of food from betweeu her lips. day' it perched 6u her shoulder, as usual, but.iilsteud of taking the tidbit she offered hUn he poked a nice. fat.

green caterpillar be- tweeu her FOR young saddle-sftall- ions, at reasonable price and easy conns. Also two abort-horn bulls. Geo, W. Short, Decatur, I AM standing the celebrated Jersey Bull, Majesty aft my wagon yam on West Main street- Terms fUt. This is the ever brought lo Wise county.

T. A. BROWN..