The Knox County News (Knox City, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, July 15, 1910 Page: 1 of 8
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THE KNOX COUNTY NEWS.
Official Organ of Knox City and Knox County.
WE REACH THE PEOPLE, AND OUR MOTTO IS: "KNOX CITY FIRST, THE WORLD AFTERWARD"
VOL. 6.
KNOX CITY, KNOX COUNTY, TEXAS, FRIDAY, JULY 1." 1910.
NO. 21
Park and Fair Association.
a meeting of the Knox City
Fair-Park Association held last
Thursday. July 7th, Mr. W. M.
Sandifer resigned as secretary
and his resignation was accepted.
J. A. Wood was elected to suc-
ceed him.
It was decided to build a per-
manent shed about 24 by 150 feet
on the Fail* Ground for shade,
and a bid from the Win. Camer-
on Lumber Co. was accepted. A
committee was appointed to push
the building and supervise the
work. It was also decided to hold
about a four days reunion, begin-
ning August 2nd. J. A. Wood
was appointed to see after the
ball games and other amuse-
ments. It is to be hoped that
the affair will be both pleasant
and successful.
Other announcements will be
made later. But suffice it to say
now, that everybody is invited,
and Knox City will do the "hand
some."
Churches United.
i Last Sunday the two Baptist
Churches of Knox City united.
Negotiations have been going
on for several months. We learn
that both the Central and the
First churches were disbanded,
and then a new organazation
was formed to be known as the
Missionary Baptist Church.
Bro. W. C. Garrett had re-
signed before the Central church
was disbanded and his resigna-
tion accepted. Revs. Smith, In-
gram and Hardberger were here
to assist in the new organization.
This is the end of several months
of seperation.
The division was not caused
by doctrinal differences, bat a
difference of church government.
We understand that a few
have not gone into the new or-
ganization, hut it is to be hoped
that all will be as one.
There was another very en-
thusiastic meeting of the stock-
holders of the Park and Fair as-
sociation last Wednesday. Plans
for the big reunion were dis-
cussed and the necessary ccm-
mittis appointed. Geoge Petty
has charge of the big barbecue
on the last day which assures
the success of that part of the
program. C. A. Bennedict and
Ira J. Culver have charge of the
permanent improvements to lot
made on the grounds and we can
depend on them being done in the
right way. Uncle Ab was very
particular to be excused from
digging the barbecue pit. J. E
Kirksey is the general manager
and we may expect something
good.
A defínate program as to spec-
ial days and speekers will be an-
nounced later.
The main thing is to began to
get ready to come and stay the
full four days.
Remember the dates, August
2nd. 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
Mrs. Edwards Entertains.
On Thursday afternoon, Mrs.
S. I. Edwards entertained a num-
ber of friends complimentary to
Miss Hart, of Kansas City.
Twelve games of 42 were
played in which Mrs. Pate won
high score. During the after-
noon Miss Kate Pringle rendered
some beautiful music.
A delicious salad course was
served by Mrs. Edwards assisted
by Mrs. Jordan of Dublin and
Mrs McCarty.
Those present were: Mesdames
Jay ríes, McCarty Pate, B. T.
Lanier, Mae Lanier, Adams, Far
mer, Brice, McCormich, Frizzell,
Stone, Guy Farmer, Jordan, Wil-
liams, Bailey and Miss Hart, Kee-
der, and Kate Pringle.
G. T. Tompkins received this
week a big traction engine for
Knox county to be used in gra-
ding our county roads. It is a
gasoline burner and he thinks
they will do good work.
Word from R. W. Warren is
to the effect that his brother is
unconsious and but little hope is
entertained for his recovery.
They are now at Hamilton.
CITY OFFICERS OF
KNOX CITY. * THE
RESULT OF SAT-
URDAY'S ELECTION
FOR MAYOR
E. C. Couch
FOR ALDERMEN
Z. T. Rogers
E. O. Jameson
J. H. McLain
J. O. Smallin
W. L. White
FOR MARSHALL
S. L. Favors
County Chairman, C. C. Car-
gill of Knox City has issued a
call for the Republican County
Convention to be held at Knox
City on July 30 and orders all
precinct chairman to hold pre-
cinct convention on July 23 to
select delegates to the county
convention. J. H. Atterbury
Co. Secy.
Sunday School Class Entertained.
Last Wednesday night at the
home of Mrs: F. E. Adams, Mrs.
C. E. Bailey's sunday school class
was entertained in a nice social.
The purpose of the occasion
was to discuss plans for dividing
the class and arranging for, and
planning future work. The class
consists of young men and young
ladies from 15 years old up to
—. It had grown to such a size
that one teacher could not han-
dle the class successfully.
Besides the class, there were
present several friends of the
class. Bro. Wright presented
matter to the class and it was
decided to make two classes, one
of young men and one of young
ladies. The two classes are now
arranging rules of a contest to
last three months. It was also
decided to have a class social
once each month.
After two very interesting
guessing cor tests, we were led
into the dining room and served
ice cream and cake.
It was a very enjoyable occa-
sion anal Mrs. Adams proved to
be a first class entertainer.
D. J. Brookreson, of Benjamin
spent last Thursday night in
Knox City. He claims to have
brought the nice little shower.
If so, D. J. come oftener.
Mr. Potter, who was to speak
here lastJTuesday in the interest
of Judge Poindexter for govener
did not arrive. We have heard
no reason given.
Mrs. Wm. Cantly leaves Fri-
day for Llano on a visit to her
mother.
A SAVING BANK
We are Giving Away one of the nicest
gifts ever offered to the customers of a
bank. The offer is to not only our cus-
tomers, but to our friends as well. Come
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and get one of our Saving Banks which
bears the inscription: "Guaranty Fund
Bank of Knox City," meaning double se-
curity for your money. We have already
given away a large number of these
banks, but have a few left, and there is
one for You.
Farmers State Bank
Knox City, Texas.
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He Got A Chicken
Bro. \\ right has discovered a
new scheme, and all thr preach-
ers ought to rise up and call him
blessed, lie relates it here, hop-
ing to benefit his preaching
brethren.
One day he saw Mr. Frederick
coming up the street with two
nice friers in his hands. Bro.
Wright takes his baby, which
has learne 1 to cry for chickens,
and goes out to meet Mr. Fred-
erick. As soon as the baby sees
the chickens she begins to cry
and hold out her hards and say
"' hick, chidy." Mr. Frederick
being tenderhearted, and a great
lover of children, just couldn't
keep from handing the baby one
of the friers. When he wanted
it back of course the cry was
started again, s<> rather than
hear the child cry, he said, "you
take it home and eat it baby."
So the preacher feasted on
fried chicken, and stands on.the
porch with the baby watch ng
for more victims. Mr. Frederick
has learned a lesson. He says
that when he has chickens to
carry home he tries to find a
street on which no preacher lives.
P. S. All preachers are hereby
warned not to work Mr. FrederT
ick, for he is strictly my custo-
mer. W. C. Wright.
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Birthday Party.
Little Ella Katharine Wright
celebrated ha$ 7th birthday la#t
Saturday from G to 8. About 20
girls and boys about her age
gathered in to share her joys on
this occasion and the merriment
was fine. After an hours play
the little folks were called into
the dining room where Miss Ella's
mother, Mrs. W. C. Wright as-
sisted by Mrs. Dr. Bailey and
Mrs. Geo, Smith, had prepared
delicious refreshments consist-
ing of red and white icb cream,
and calce. Soon their appetites
were satisfied and they were
ready to play.
At 3 o'clock the guests loft for
their homes wishing that Ella
would live to celebrate many
such occasions.
He Saw Poor Tom.
J. B. Janes returned Monday
morning from atiip down about
Austin, San Angela and Burnett.
He reports a nice time.
Mr. Janes says he run up on
our own Tom Parks, and Tom
was shocked almost to nervous
prostration, as he thought] his
kinfolks were following him up.
Mr. Janes stayed with him a few
days and left Tom convalesent.
When Tom become corisious he
asked if any one was keeping
house for him here, and if any
of the children could walk yet.
His mind is stilla little "flighty",
but Mr. Janes thinks he will be
all right in another few weeks.
At a regular meeting of the
stockholders of the First Nation-
al Bank on Thursday, July 7th,
a sem¡-annua' dividend of 6 per
¡ cent was declared and the bal-
ance of the profits passed up to
i the undivided profits. This bank
is in a prosperous condition, and
is making a nice showing.
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Atterbury, E. B. The Knox County News (Knox City, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, July 15, 1910, newspaper, July 15, 1910; Knox City, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth179037/m1/1/: accessed May 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.