The Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, March 24, 1911 Page: 2 of 8
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Events in Bastrop
Occurring for the Week Ending Saturday, March
m i Twentv-Eight Years Apt.
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following locals arc Mel)ade; W. A. Highsmith,
from the Adveitisei Snake Prairie, and M. S. Ward
of twenty-eight year* ago: i Red Rock."
4'Several young gentleman of j "We regret to learn that
Bastrop have organized a de Mrs. S. .1. Orgain, principal of
bating society and have week-.Colorado Institute, while out
ly meetings at the Academy." >alkiug last Sunday evening,
'• had the misfortune to severely
Andrew l>uvi*, chaigeu ^pt'ttiii h«*t* nuKle and has been
coufiued to her room ever since.
Davi*,
with theft ol a mule, is to have
an examining trial in Justice
court today (Friday). Also
.Toe Gonzales charged with theti
of a horse.
"Married—At the residence
of the bride's father, Di.Caton
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^ Mr
We trust her injuries may
prove only temporary, and that
she will be able to resume her
duties in the school room in a
short time."
Tae Advertiser regrets to
Erhard, Thursday eveuing, J|t nrn of the death of Mrs. Eli-
M ureli
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in
1, lr>83. Mr. .1 ohii sha Billingsley, which occurred
Clopt'Mi and M'S. Rosalie Key
nolds; all of Mastrop.''
"Married — By .Instice T. ('
Baird mt the county clerk's of-
fice, Wednesday, March 21st.i
Mr. W. F. Hartsou to Miss
Elizabeth Corey, from near j
Austin, Travis county."
"On Wednesday evening, at
the residence of his son-in-law I
Mr. Chester Erhard, in Bas-1
trop, Col. Marsh 11iirgbieatlied j w|Jt>u ^hev attend the tourna-
his l: st, and on I hursday even-
lug his remains weie iuteiret.
in the family burying ground
in Hill's Prairie. Col. Trigg
was an old eitizeu of Bastrop
county, settling in this county
in 1852, nearly thirty two years
ago, and had ha lived until
the 22nd of November next.
at her home near Elgin, ou
Wednesday evening last. Mrs.
B. was an excellent christian
loly and many fiiends and
relatives mourn her death."
''The Bastiop Gun club has
bejuin practicing preparatory
to at lending t he State tourna-
incut at Houston next month.
Bastrop club has some "Xi'el-
lent shots and we shall expcct
•to hear good reports from them
/-•*The Spring Opening in
i ^ our establishment is the
Real Fashion Event, oi the Seas-
on. Our store is fairly teaming
with Bright New Spring Styles. It is
now that our stock its best. Now for a •*
Grand Display. Our store will be in (<
gala attire for this event. On every
hand is a suggestion of Spring and Summer. You are <■
cordially invited to attend this opening, whether you
are ready to buy or not. Remember the date
Thursday, IVtareh 30th, 8:30 P. M-
The following persons com-
posed the east of tic musical
and dramatic entertainment
advertised to be given by local
talent for benefit of Episcopal
church, at Casino Hall, Friday
night, March 30, 1883:
would have been sixty years of minor drama, "more bluneers
age. His death brings sorrow | than one."
to the hearts of relatives and Larry Houlaeran Gus Ploeger
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mauy friends.
Susan
.. C. T. Yellowly
"Following is a list of no-j Louisa Lovermore M. Heise!
} "- *1 'r tT' Mclbour" ... Att I
Finney, Bastrop, A. B. Ward.
Jeddo; G. W. Powell,
Rock, O. M. (toldthoru, Me-
Dade; H. J. Wamel, Cedar
Creek; R. P. .lones, S. P.
Whipple, S. W. Bigtrs, M. 11.
Hill, Elgin: .T. W. Kennedy
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Old Melbourn L.Lewis:
"rough diamond."
Lord Plato C. R, Havniel
Sir William Evergreen W. Miley
("apt. August Bleinhem T. Sayer*
Cousin Joe S. Higgim !
Lady Plato L. Reynolds:
Margery E. McLavy I
Our display of Ladies Ready to Wear will not l>e extravagant, but tor those who care for clever styles at
moderate prices we can please yon. Time and space docs not permit us to describe to you exactly what each
department contains, but come <^nd see the most complete line ot' exclusive styles for men, women and children
in the city.
DRESS GOODS-—A cemplete line of White Goods, Linens. Dim ties, Li nave, Klaxon, Lawns, Batistes, Nain-
sooks, Etc. New Foulard >ilks at 30c. Also Figured and Striped Lawns, Batistes, Cotton Foulards, Etc.
LACES AND EMBROIDERIES.—This line must be seen to appreciate the values and assortment.
WAISTS, SKIRTS AND READY TO WEAK.—We will have this line on display for your npproval
GENT'S FURNISHINGS AND CD0T1UNG.—Gentlemen, it is here you will find just what you want in
Spring Suits, Odd Pants, Shirts and Summer Underwear.
SHOES.—The assortment was never better, the prices never lower. Euuf said.
■■ SPECIAL.—Foi Thursday and Fridav we will have Spteial Prices ou several items that will astound you by their
cheapness iu price. DON'T FAIL TO CALL OS ABOVE
J. H0LT & GO-, Good^and Shoes
THE MARCH OF PROG-
RESS GOES STEAD-
ILY ON.
New Ideas, New Methods
a n d New Systems f o r
Store Management Con-
tinually Confront the Mer-
chant. ot Today. The
Fellow that Fails to Make
these Changes is going to
be a "Wall Flower" in
this Age of Great Com-
mercial Whirl.
Our desire is to make our store
a model store, a place where our
patrons can trade in eass and
comfort, a store equipped with
all modern fixtures for the con-
venient arrangement of stocks.
This season will bring about
much improvement at the BUSY
CORNER. We have let the con-
tract for a modern front of the
latest design for our store which
will not only add to appearance
but will enable us to display our
, stock to a better advantage.
Also the interior will be rear-
ranged and fitted with modern
.shoe settees, stools and new
Lighting system.
i>is store has always support-
ed evfciv cause that was for the
improver*ent of the town and
community wid we heartily en-
dorse all improvements, whether
in competition with us or not.
We are in old Bastrop to stay
and we expect to win and hold
our trade by fair and tquare
methods.
Yours for a Bigger and Better
Bastrop.
J. M, HOLT & COMPANY.
John 0. Turner, Mgr.
Houston has a new court house
finished in marble as one man
knows to his sorrow. He scratch-
ed a match on its wall to light
his cigar for which privilege he
paid a fine of one hundred dol-
lars. Moral: Don't scratch
matches on the walls of public
buildings but help to keep than
sightly by refraining from throw
ing papers on the floors.
RED ROCK LETTER.
Red Rock, Tex., March 21.
As 1 have some leisure time
1 shall take pleasure iu writing
up the few but pleasing events
of the week past,
Messis. Whitaker, Cage and
E. V. Turner from Smithville
were pleasant visitors at tin
home of Mr. and Mrs. L. A.
Turner.
Friday night the young peo
pie were delightfull) entertain
ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Gus Jirjg, Music was the
center of attraction and was
beyond a doubt the sweetest ol
all sweets.
Misses Anna Probst and
Edith Jung will attend the fire-
men's ball iu Smithville Thurs-
day night.
News has been received that
M18. W. T. Garwood, at Wal-
nut, Kans., is suffering from
acute stomach trouble and will
leave shortly for New Yo.k
City to be under treatment of a
specialist. I am sure the many
friends of Mrs. Garwood will
regret to hear of her illness and
join me in wishing for her an
early recovery. Miss "Kit"
Luudy, who has been with her
SOCIAL MEETING OF HOME
MISSION SOCIETY.
Tl.e next meeting of the Home
Mission Society will he at the
residence of Mr. Pearcy, March
27, at 4 p. m., with the follow
ing program:
1. Song —"What a Fr'end We
Have in Jesus."
2. Devotional Exercises—Rev.
I. T. Morris.
3. Address by President.
4. Duett or Trio- Misses Mc-
Donald and Pearcy and Mr. Clint
Orgain.
ii. Reading from Missionary
Voice—Mr. Booth.
6. Recitation by Miss Pearcy
7. Violin Music by Boys' Oi
chestra.
As this is a social meeting ail
members and friends of tho
church are invited to he pm;.*Uif.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
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E. G. Guse
DEALER IN
The Austin District Conference !
of t.he M. E. Church, South, will
convene in Elgin, Texas, next
Tuesday at 8:30 a. m. and will
continue over Thursday. The
first service will be held Mon-:
day night; preaching by Rev. I. '
W. Long of Austin, followed by
the sacrament of the Lord's Sup-
per. Rev. Nat. B. Read will
>>j preside during the conference.]
j for some time, will accompany Bastrop Methodist church will
her on this trip be represented by four laymen
Mrs. J.M. llWk is visiliot: ??lc"cd by tl"! Quarterly i
her daughter, .Mrs. W. A. 'fur- tonferen-c<!.- Also bv represen
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Sole Agents for
Br? Goods, Groceries
Restaurant, Bakery and Meat Market
Anheuser-Busch and Sehlitz Beer.
ner.
Mrs. Adft Smith will visit
riet r. Mrs. Winston Moore,
iu Smithville, Wednesday.
Wm. J. Smith and brother,
Howard Smith, are in San An-
tonio attending the Cattlemen's
convention.
It is needless to mention the
sickness, for it happens to be
the same ones as mentioned
before. However, little Austin
Colquit Ingram is suffeiing
from bronchitis.
For fear ot worrying you, I
will ask pardon and come again
soon. Elm.
BUILDING
Call at Mrs.
and see the new
now on display.
D. Kennedy's
Spring Hats
AND CONTRACT-
ING.
Will pay to consult me.
P. A. Hanson,
Yewpon, Texas.
tatives of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society. It is to be !
hoped that other members of the
church in Bastrop will visit the |
conference during its session.
I. T. Morris.
WANTED—Single young man i
20 to 30 years of age to travel j
with manager and solicit Ex- !
perience not necessary. Com mis- ,
sion or salary. Write to
L. W. Wooimll,
Houston, Texas.
It is said that the gods made the
mont h of March windy and rainy
because they wished to clean up
their abodes, so they might have
everything beautiful for the re-
turn of Ceres, who brought all
good toman-kind. Bastrop must
be especially favored of the gods
for now she is is in her comeliest
attire. Add your mite to that of
the gods. Clean up.
Grocery Dep t
Coffee, $1.00 size buckets for 95c
20 lbs. Rice for . $1.00
4 lb pkg Soda 25c
7 lb pkg Celluloid Starch for 25c
7 lb okge Rub-No-More for 25c
1 doz pkgs Matches for 45c
3 cans 1 lb Good Luck Bak-
ing Powder for 25c
18 lbs Granulated Sugar for $1.00
1 doz cans Clipper Brand
Tomatoes for 00c
Meat Market
Best Choice Meats
Pork and Sausage
Vienna Sausage
Servalate Sfisaire
Rummer Sausage
nam oau^a'/e
Fresi
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Pears Peaches Apricots
Pine Apple Pumpkin
Sweet Potatoes Cherries
n\d other assortments of can
i., K Is at the lowest prices.
Go to Guse s Saloon
for Fine Whiskies
Jersey Cream
Elm wood
Prince Albert
Anchorage
Royal Club
Mount Vernon
Greenwood
I. W. Harper
Beech Hill
Anderson
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The Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, March 24, 1911, newspaper, March 24, 1911; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth205999/m1/2/: accessed June 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bastrop Public Library.