The Democrat. (McKinney, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 7, 1903 Page: 2 of 12
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TEXAS BEHIND
A resolution to lend the World's
Fair commissioners relics, miner-
:imens and o'ber property
State fbr exhibition passed
r bouse of the Texas Leg-
but was defeated in the
it strikes us that there
is something wrong with the con-
sistency of the present legisla-
ture. By its nsrrow views the
interests of Texas are suffering.—
McKinney Courier.
The action of the Texas legisla-
ture in this matter is in striking
contrast to the course adopted in
Chins. While the heathen Chi-
nee is supposed to be several thou
sand years behind modern civili-
zation the Chinese government
will erect a building at the Louis-
iana Purchase Exposition and the
old Dowager has promised to send
over a lot of the oldest and most
sacred articles in possession of
the court. With the unlimited
resources and vast opportunities
in this state, it strikes us that a
little more liberal spirit towards
the fair should have been shown
by the legislators.—Greenville
Herald.
A noted minister had the fol-
lowing to say of the man who
stays out of church because cf the
hypocrites: The man who says
that he is kept out of the church
bf hypocrites is not influenced by
them anywhere else. Business
is full of them. If he sees a
chance to make money he doesn't
■ stop for that. The theater is full
of them, and yet ho will go there
and pay to look at them. Socie-
ty is crowded with them and yet
he never thinks of becoming a
hermit. Married life is full of
them, but that doesn't make him
remain a bachelor. Iiell is full
of thein, and yet he is not doing a
thing to keep from there. He
wants you to think he is avoiding
the society of hypocrites and yet
he takes not a single step towards
the only place in God's universe
where no hypocrites can go. and
by his conduct proves that he
himself is the biggest kind of a
hypocrite.—Greenville Herald.
Show courtesy end kindness to
little children. You may be do-
ing honor to those whe may stand
above you ere jou finish your life
task. _______
The cigarette habit is one of
the most woful among the boys.
It is swiftly and surely blighting
the lives of thousands.
THF—■
Don't neglect to 'phone the
Courier office personal and other
news.
Both the heart and the
are what we make them.
home
thing
Brotherly kindness is a
needed to make men great.
The top can be reached safely
by the ladder of honor.
4s
In The Good Old Summer Time"
Not long now until the Sub-
stance of the Song becomes a
Stern Reality to the people of the
South-west; hence it is time to
pick out
Seme Cool and Healthy Spot
where the expended energy of a
busy winter and spring may be
re couped. With oui assistance,
the choosing of the place,-(where
to go)-, is now an easy matter.
It should be a nlaoe where the
air is light and dry and easy to
breathe,—where there is Rood
fishing and other sports.—where
scenic attractions abound,—and
where there are good hotels and
first class boarding houses; in a
word,—where one may take it,
ea\v and enjoy the pissing hours
ia comfort and at a reasonable
cost.
The Denver Road
offeres, direct, more of such at-
tractive summer vacation prop-
ortions than any other line in the
South-west.
Drop us a Postal Card upon
the subject and be oonvinced.
A.. A. QL13S0N,
"I Passenger Agent
PROM OVER THE COUNTY
CELINA
Celine, Tex., May 8,—Our
tion is suffering for rain. The
wheat crop is already cut short
from the drouth. The oat crop
will be very short. Some farm-
ers speak of cutting their wheat
and baling it. The frost Thurs-
day night damaged the corn and
cotton east and west of us, the
ferops were damaged worse than
in our immediate section.
Mils Byrd Kosser is visiting
friends here this week.
The W- <VW. camp of Celma
had an unvdKng Sunday evening
which was participated ic by the
Weeton and Roland camps. The
Celina Baad famished music for
the occasion, which was enjoyed
by quite an audience. The un-
veiling pfljMHtd to be quite a suc-
cess. The music was very appro-
priate* and was well rendered.
Mr.end Mrs, Prior moved to
Ft. Worth this week where they
will make their future home,
jilrs. Ella Hedgecoxe of Rhea
Mill, visited relatives at Celina
Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Darnell delivered an in-
teresting lecture on cdueation at
Celina. Saturday evening which
was enjoyed by a large and appre-
ciative audience.
Rev. Grafton an evangelist of
the Cumberland church began a
revival meeting here Saturday.
He will use the M. E. church un-
til his tent arrives.
The flour mill i« under good
headway. It will be ready for
work by August.
Ike Duncan's fine cow cut her
hind leg with a barb wire, about
two months since. The cow's leg
came off at the knee last week,
and is now going on three
legs, and seems to be doing nice-
ly-
There is an effort being put
forth for an independent school
district at New Ceiinn.
Mr. English's gin and machin-
ery will bo quite an acquisition to
our town.
Mrs. Crowder returned Friday
from Blue Ridge, where she has
been visiting friends.
Browdor
half a mile north of
must say we were 1
highly enteitained.
man has made it a study and
far as we can judg«*
tifically—would ad\
to take a trip there.
In rumbling around I yesterday
had the fortune to ramble to Wil-
son's church and found the Sab-
bath schoorl in session and if the
lessons read are only put into
practice much good will result.
prosl'kk.
Prosper, May 4.—Rain is need-
ed badly in this part of the coun-
try.
Ernest Settle, who has been at-
tending school at Denton, return-
ed home Friday, He has the
grippe.
The CV.d Fellow lodge will ded-
icate its now two-story building
with appropriate ceremonies Fri-
day, beginning at 4 o'clock p. m
A Kebekah lodge will be organiz-
ed at night. Arrangements have
been made to entertain all visiting
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
Seven parties from here went
to Celina Saturday night and
were initiated in the Rebekah
lodge.
An Epworth League was or-
ganized at the M E church Sun-
day afternoon consisting of thirty
member.-.
Mrs Venice and Miss Mae
Johnson of McKinney are visit-
ing Miss Mary Minor Wells.
There will be children's servi-
ces at the M E Church the fourth
Sunday.
Wade Smith returned home
last w^ek, after having taught a
successful school atlioyse City.
Mr Remson is having a hand-
some residence erected.
Walter Talkington, who has
been attending school at W axa-
haclue, returned home Thursday.
Miss Wells entertained the
Christian Endeavor Monday night
with a social.
biuoers
Biggers, May 4.—As I have not
seen anything from this place for
some time, and thinking your cor-
respondent had neulected duty, or
ferchance had left this location,
thought I would send in a few
dots that your readers may know
that Bigger*, as a town, is still
booming.
Crops are all needing rain—in
fact the prospects are rather
gloomy—yet we cannot tell what
the future has in store. Let us
still hope for the best.
Of one thing we can boast, and
that is the general health of the
community is very good.
As news i* sc tree I will close
by saving that I will do better
next time provided this does not
find its way into the waste bas-
ket.
Although the stock law has
come into force we -till see those
long horned animals roaming
around. t, • v -J
We had the pleasure a short
BISHOP
Bishop, Tex., May 4,—The
frost that came last Thursday
night April 30 did great damage
to the crops in our community,
some of the farmers are replant-
ing corn and cotton on the ac-
count of it.
Misses Loii Hardin and Anme
Klapper spent Thursd'iv nigh1
with Mrs. Cebe My res of the Win-
ningcoff community.
A. L. Cole spent a few days
with home folks in McKinney laet
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Watson
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with the letter's father A. J. Don-
aldson.
Dick Commons was in our com-
munity last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bishop
made a busiuess trip to McKin-
ney last Saturday.
Little Rosa Canada came down
last week from McKinney and
spent a few days with Mrs. Klap-
per and family.
Mrs. J. C. Hardin visited her
son Leslie Hardin of the Higginti
community Saturday.
Frank Dagger of Wetsel at-
tended Sunday School hero Sun-
day evening.
Several from this community
attended services at Lowry Cross-
ing Sunday.
. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin of Prince-
ton visited Mr. and Mrs. Ragle of
this community last week.
mcdonald.
McDonald, Tex., May 4,—The
farmers are very much discour-
aged as the recent frost has dam-
aged them a good deul. some are
pluuting corn and cotton over.
The writer had the pleasure of
attending church Saturday night
und Sunday and hearing an able
sermon by Rev. Stucky of Mc-
Kinney, his subject being "Why
I am a Methodist." He certainly
did justice to his subject.
Rev. Talent of New York is a
guest of his brother Johu Talent
of this community. He preached
at Cole's Chapel last night with a
good attendance.
Charlie Scalf and family from
Culleoki are visiting relatives in
this community.
John Parker had a mule to die
last week.
Gene Parker and family visited
at Piano last week.
Aunt Betsy
vinklane
Vineland, May 4—Mrs Weeks
of Dallas, who has been visiting
relatives here, has returned home
Mr and Mrs Gano Horn gave
a sociul last Tuesd iy night in
honor of Mrs Jones of Greenville
There was a large crowd present.
Mrs Laura Neeley, who has
been quite sick, is now imptoving
Miss Jean Smith, who has been
visiting relatives and friends here
has returned to her home in Pros-
per.
Mr and Mrs Fred Flippen have
a girl stopping at their home.
The young people enjoyed a so-
cial last Wednesday night at Mr.
and Mrs L R Talkington's.
Several from this community
attended the picnic at Piano Sat-
urday.
firo Horn's regular appoint-
ment at Vineland is every fourth
Sunday.
Quite a number of relatives and
frieuds spent a pleasant day at.
Mrs Bill Horn's last Tuesday
Wheat looks very well through
this section of the country con-
sidering the weather and all, but
several of our farmers are replant-
ing corn and cotton that was ki11-
ng c
ea by the frost last week.
Katie
A Liverpool coachman appear-
ed with his hair closely cropped.
"Why, Dennis," said the mistress
"what possessed you to have your
hair cot while you havo such a
bad cold?" "Well, mum," re-
plied Dennis, "I do be takm' no-
tice this long while that wbiniver
I have me hair cut I take a bad
cowld, so I thought to meself that
now, w h i I o , 1 hadthe
cowld on me, it would be the
time of all others to go and get
me hair-cuttm' done; for by
co«i**e I would s*ve meeelf
one jjowld."--Ex.
Miss Wolf, of DenisonT is
Set
at
Just
Qoverment of Peru Has Ta-
ken Charge of Distilleries
in I m
Transaction of Business by Fire
Laddies
Bsispmomii icmn.gr
No Other Country in the World
Has Such Rigid Law Against
Alcoholism as Peru
6
City of Mexioo. May 5.—Advi-
ces from Peru state that a drastic
total abstinence law has been set
in force there. Rtots occurred on
the day fixed for taking charge of
the distilleries, and the troops,
whose pay had been raised to in-
sure their r jhes'on to the govern-
ment's temperance program, did
ood service. The distilleiies
eve now become the property of
the government.
The laws against liquor selling
are rigidly enforced, and no other
country in the world has adopted
such complete and severe meas-
ures against strong drink. Peru
has been cursed by the spread of
alchoholism till the degeneracy of
the population was evident, and
the government felt that a rigor-
ous policy for eradicating the evil
must be put in force.
There is much inquiry of the
South American countries regard-
ing the practical working of Mex-
ico's new laws restricting the
hours for the sale of intoxicants.
It is said the government coutem-
lutes wider action against alco-
olism.
ONLY ONE BRICK
e
In ricKinrey When Prof. Somer-
ville Left the Town
guest of MiN Jimmie Jenkins.
the
Prof. N. S'imorvillo has re-
turned to Dcnison after a very
pleasant visit tJ McKinney re-
newing old acquaintances. Prof.
Somerville came from St. Joe,
Mo., to McKinney in 1872 ami
taught school about three years
in the old McKinney academy
building that stood on the present
site of the central public school
building. Ho was associated in
his school work here with Col.
Alexander and Prof. I. A. Loo-
ney. Many of his former pupils
are now numbered among our
most successful business people.
They can all testify to his effici-
ency as a disciplinarian und suc-
cessful instructor. When Prof.
Somerville left McKinney there
was only one brick building in
the town, tho Rhino store which
stood on the southeast corner of
tho public square where tho Col-
lin County National Bank now
stands. Great changes have tak-
en place in facos and in tho town
since ho was here last, but the
cordial welcome extended him by
old friends and pupils contribut-
ed to making his visit u most
pleasant one.
Memorial Service
Following is the program of
memorial services for the Fitz-
hugh cemetery at Forrest Grove
Saturday, May 1908:
Opening song.
10:30 a. m. Invocation by Bro.
J. J. Hall, Allen.
10:30-11 a. m. Address by Hon.
Wallace Hughston, McKinney.
11-12 a. m. Decoration of
graves.
12-1:30 p. m. Dinner.
1:30 p. m. Song
1:30-2 p. m. Address by
A. Nichols, Piano.
Song.
2-2:30 p. m. Address by
L. J. Truett. McKinney.
Song.
2:30-3 p. m. Address by
W. A. Stuckey, McKinney.
3 p. m. Benediction by Rev.
Rev.
Hon.
Rev.
W
T. Newsome, Lucas.
J. M. Gallagher, leader in sing-
ing.
E. F. England, master of cere-
monies.
Henry College Sold
The Henry College buildings at
Campbell have been bought by
Prof. B. F. Halcomb, of Danger-
field; Ben W, Miller, Austin; J.
H, Johnston, Omaha, Texas; and
E. C. Mason, of Tennessee who
will open the institution at once
for collego work. Prof. Holccmb
is president of the new school
which will be called Emertton col-
lege. 'lhe people of Campbell
are delighted to have the college
opened again for collegiate work.
Rev. W. T. Newsome, of Lu-
cas was in the city today. He
arranged fpr his son William L.
enter the McKinney Business
to enter
a
colfrgpe
IS ffl HI
Federal Pomologist is Coming to
Texas.
[RIM
Annual Election of officers Takes
Place. A Vote of Thanks.
Other Busineas
The McKinney Fire Depart-
ment held a meeting Monday eve
with the following members pies-
ent: Wallace Stiff, Wm. Aber-
nathy, Graves Do Armond, Wi-
ley McKinney. Tom Cloyd, Bob
Ware, Jim Moore, Walter How-
ell, Bob Worsham, Fred Burks,
Ottie Saunders, Van Oneal, Benge
Quisenberry, Roy McWilliams,
Bud Osborne, John White, P. R.
Payne, Tennie McCowan, Doug-
las Goostree and Robert Goos-
tree.
A motion was made and carried
that the engine be taken to all
fires.
A motion was offered and car-
ried that each delegate and chief
be allowed $15 expense money to
convention.
The election of officers resulted
as follows:
Walter Howell, chief.
Johnny McKinney, assistuut
chief-
Van Oneal, secretury.
Giles McKinney, treasurer,
Robt. Ware, Collector.
On motion Dr. Todd Largent
was elected an honorary member
of tho department.
A hearty vote of thanks was
extended to Rev. b. L. Rieves
and the Presbyterian congrega-
tion aud the band boys for coui-
tesies rendered the firo boys.
McKinney can boast of the best
volunteer fire service in this or
any other state. The history of
their work is a fitting monument
to their vulor audsacrifice all of
which should be appreciated by
property owners of McKinney.
Thousands of dollars worth of
valuable property stands today by
the graca of our noble fire boys
who respond in foul or fair wea-
ther—in time of safety or time
of danger and let us do all in our
ower to sustain them flnancsal-
f)OW
y.
Commencement Exercises to Begin
flay loth
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Annual Literary Address by Rev.
S. W. Smith of Piano. Oth-
er Program Features
Tho commencement week of
the Westminster Iustitute will
begin Sunday May 10. The fol-
lowing program will be render-
ed,
sunday, may 10
11a m. Annuil sermon—Rev
Dr. Faweett, Farmersville.
3:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U.—Topic
"Christian Education.'
8:15 p. m. Preaching.
Monday and the forenoons of
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs-
day.—Oral and written examina-
tions.
tuksday, 12
8:15 p. m. Entertainment
the musical department.
wkdnksday, 13
8:15 p. m. Entertainment
the elocution department.
thursday, 14
Educational
by
by
2:00 p.
meeting.
8:15 p.
m.
muss-
in. Annual literary ad-
dress Rev. S. W. Smith, Piano.
Ladies Heetings
Tho Ladies Auxiliary, Y. M. C.
A. will meet in the Y. M. C. A.
parlors Saturday afternoon at 2
o'e'ock. All members urged to
come and bring their dues.
At 2:30 the Owl club will hold
a short business session.
At 3 o'clock the City Federa-
tion of clubs will hold its regular
quarterly meeting. Election of
officers.
Mrs. C. A. Stanton, widow of
the late Rev. C. A. Stanton, who
was pastor for 12 years of Row-
lj ti ehureh, and also pastor of the
Allen and Piano Baptist churches,
died Sunday at Greenwood in
Wise county, and was buried
Tueeday afternoon at Old Rowlett
cemetery at 5 o'e'ock.
Will Visit McKinney, Brown wood
San Saba, Lampasas, San An
tonio and Other Points.
The following communication
on the pecan industry subject is
of interest to citizens of Texa<:
Washington. April 25.—E. W.
Kirkpatriek, McKinney, Texas:
My Dear Sir:—In looking up the
present status of the pecan indus-
try I desire to visit some points in
your State where the planting of
this fruit has been undertaken in
a commercial way, also some lo.
calities where the tree can still be
found in its wild state, especially
where pecans of good size and
quality are harvested. I have in
mind to visit the following points
in addition to your place: Fort
Worth, Brownwood, San Saba,
Lampasas and San Antonio.
Knowing that you have been es-
pecially interested in the develop-
ment of this nut, I seek your ad-
vice in regard to these localities
and others. Have you any knowl-
edge of any commercial supply of
pecans from Mexico? It so. from
what portion of that country?
Has there been any effort at com-
mercial planting about Sun An-
tonio?
I had an excellent opportunity
to investigate the Louisiana pecan
industry last October during the
pecan harvest and secured much
interesting information there re-
garding the early efforts at culti-
vation and bud-propagation of the
nut.
I shall hardly be able to leave
here oarjier than May 15, trom
present indications, but desire to
get away as soon as possible after
that time. A reply at your con-
venience wilt greatly oblige,
Wm. A. Taylok.
Pomologist in Charge of Field
Investigation.
McKinney, Tex., April 28.—
Wm. A. Taylor, Pomologist,
Washington, D. C., Dear Sir: —
Wo rejoice to lourn of your pros-
pective visit to Texas to investi-
gate the pecan industry. YOu will
meet cordial welcome in Texas
and we promise all possible aid in
your investigations. In your list
of stopping places I would add
office cr Prof. Attwater, Houston
Texas, and residence of C. Falk-
ner, Waco, Tex. While at San
Antonio see tho phenominal
growth of irrigated pecans on tho
Collins farm, also the wild trees
top-worked ov John Watson.
E. W. Kikki'atkick.
Marriage License
G. F. McGuire and Miss Anme
Whitfield.
C. W. Henry and Miss Pearl
Stacy.
L. C. Lair and Louisa Parris.
John F. Holt and Miss Nora
Shipley.
Ewing Rollow and Miss Sarah
E. Webb.
U. G. Brunson and Miss Eula
P. Beckham.
S. A. Shaw and Miss Tennie
Lewis.
J. V. Milter aud Marsie Coady.
Willie Horton and Miss Mattie
Cain.
J. I. Mixon and Miss Ollie Fid-
wards.
J. I. Mixon and Miss Allie Ed-
wards .
Sam R. Stanfield and Miss Ra-
chel N. Henry. *
1. P. Duncan and Miss Effie
Jenkins.
F. F. Hill and MissLula Bush.
Aaron Milligan (col) and Mar-
gie Walch (col.)
McKinney Market Report
Lint cotton 9 1-2 to 10
Cotton seed $-12. to $15
Wheat 75c to 84
Oats per bualtel 40 to 50c
Corn per bushel........83 to t>0o
Bran per 100 lbs.. .1 10
Flour *2.00 to 2.21
Meal.............. per bu. hoc
Eggs, per doa 10c to 12 l-2c
Cattle............. $1.25 to 2.50
Hogs............... $5.00 to 6.25
Mutton Sheep 3 00 to 3.50
Chickens $2.50 to 8.50
Butter per pound....15 to 25c
Lard per pound 11# to 14e
Bacon per pound 11 to 14o
Onions per tb 1 to 2 #
Hay per ton>«•>••«• ...... $10.
Alfalfa «•••• «••• ••$18 to $13
W. D. Goostree will move into
the Capt. J. M. Bali residence.
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