The Childress Index (Childress, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 48, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 11, 1916 Page: 2 of 8
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WE USE THE BEST DRUGS
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—WEDNESDAY—
"THE SODY CLERK"
The First Chapter of The Comedy Serial. "Timothy Dobbs—That's
Me." Featuring Carter Dellaven.
"THE IRON CLAW"
(Chapter 18. "The Green Eyed God."
Imp—"The Toils Of The Law."
—'THURSDAY—
"A SON OF NEPTUNE"
Gold Seal sea drama in three reels, with little Gorden Griffith.
Big U—"Betty's Hobo."
Joker—"Love Quarantined."
—FRIDAY
Will Fox presents Theda Bara, at her best in
"Under Two Flags"
The east includes Stuart Holmes.
Laemmle—"Romance Of Random."
—SATURDAY—
Two-reel Victor comedy of a young married couple, each of whom are
ashamed of the old folks.
"ASHAMED OF THE OLD FOLKS"
Nestor—"The Battle of Chili Con Came."
—MONDAY—
Mutial Master Pictures—Margaret Gibson in the great five act Ani-
mal drama.
"THE LEOPARD'S BRIDE"
—TUESDAY—
"The Beckoning Trail"
J. Warren Kerrigan, star in superb Red Feather production which set
high-water mark of merit. Antidote to Boadway's Lure found by
Iileasure-loving youth in a mountain girl's deep eyes. He also finds
lis fortune after a hard light.
Show hours—Saturday
Other days—
1:00 p. m. until 10:00 p. m.
Matine at 2:30. Night 7:30
STATE FAIR OF
DALLAS
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□CT. 14-24-1916
The largest, most interesting and
most valuable agricultural and edu-
cational exposition ever held
America.
A wonderful collection of the
world's richest treasures combined
with the largest, costliest and best
amusements ever offered by any
Fair management
Thousand* of farm products
Vast herds of prize-winning cattle.
The biggest auto show ever held.
World's championship auto race*.
Thaviu's wonderful concert band.
A monster circus and hippodrome.
Big tractor and machinery show
World's best vaudeville act*
All these and hundred*
of other interesting, in
structive, amusing or
thrilling features will be
ready for YOU. Special
rates on all railroads.
Plan NOW to visit the
"Greatest Fair on Earth.
State Fair of Texas
R. E. L. KNIGHT
President
W. H. STRATTON
Secretary
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CHILDRESS VALUES
SHOW INCREASE
Childress county is growing as is
evidenced by the rendition given to
County Tax Assessor Hardy Krig-
liaum. The valuations for the county
during the year 1915 and 1916 are
given below:
Valuations for litlfi.
Land, 433,633 acres
City .Property
Railroad, 28 miles
Rolling Stock
Intangible asset
Telegraph lines
Horses and Mules, 7,130
Cattle, 25,076
Jacks and jennets, 70
Sheep, 254
Goats, 112
Hogs, 9,385
Dogs, 16
Autos and Buggies
Merchandise
Factories and materials
Money of bank
Money
Amount of Credit
Misselaneous
Total
Valuations for
Land, 432,994 acres
City Property
Railroad, 28 miles
Rolling stock
Intangible asset
Telegraph lines
Horses and Mules, 6631
Cattle, 17,173
Jacks and Jennets, 98
Sheep, 131 .
Goats, 99
Hogs, 6,342
Dogs, 21
Autos and Buggies
Merchandise
Factories and materials
Factories and materials
Money of Banks
Money
Misselaneous property
$2,266,502
973,795
210,000
84,616
603,040
19,062
303,115
423,166
3,015
508
224
26,354
365
98,335
154,755
114,456
185,080
47,131
117,008
167,807
$5,548,328
1915.
$2,108,713
1,017,947
210,000
56,570
602,000
18,562
..... 288,988
302,605
4,395
262
196
20,735
535
68,100
229,096
131,542
108,785
131,542
36,980
71,775
NOTICE OF STATE AND
COUNTY EXAMINATION.
Total $5,358,316
The figures for 1916 show that there
are forty head of cattle to the section
in Childress county. This is a very
high average. Few counties in Texas
will show more cattle per section.
There is a fifty per rent increase in
hogs but on January 1st there are al-
ways fewer hogs than any time of the
year. It is estimated that there are
at least 30,000 hogs in Childress county
at this date.
The merchants of Childress reduc-
ed their stocks on account of the val-
ues being placed higher than country
values. The city values show a loss
over 1915 on account of the values be-
ing reduced this year. Heretofore the
town property has been rendered at a
higher late than country property.
This was especially true to the prop-
erty values lying north of Red River.
JOE HUGHES DEAD.
Joe Hughes, age 89 years, father of
W. S. Hughes living west of town and
of another son living east of town,
died Sunday and was interred in the
Childress cemetery Monday. The
funeral service was preached by Rev.
Baxter Golightly.
FIRST CAR OF APPLES.
Last week the first car of 1916 ap-
ples came to Childress. The apples
are above the avergae and are selling
at $1.35 per bushel.
Saturday, October 21st, LaGrande
Theatre, Charles Ray will appear in
that famous play, "The Deserter."
Triangle's most gigantic production.
Actual cost $250,000. This is one of
the feature photo-plays of the year.
Rev. E. C. McDonald will preach at
the Baptist church next Sunday at
11 o'clock service. All members are
urged to be present.
PULPIT COMMITTEE.
The Bass-Stapleton revival has been
holding forth in the Methodist church
for the past two nights. Just as soon
as the weather permits the "Glory
Barn" will be used.
Rain fell over the. northern portion
of the Panhandle Monday. A slow
rain fell over the Childress country
Tuesday morning.
Avoid chilly rooms in the morning
by using Cole's Hot Blast Heaters.
They prevent colds and rheumatism.
Childress people will attend the Dal-
las fair in good numbers.
The weather is fine for turnips and
alfalfa.
The Index for the better (lass of work.
I am instructed by the State Super-
intendent of Public Instruction to give
notice that the regular examination
for teachers certificates, both state
and county will be held at the Court
House in the City of Childress, on the
20th and 21st of October.
O. V. VERNON,
County Superintendent.
One hundred and five counties in
West Texas have lined up solidly for
A. & M. College. Here is the way
West Texas pleads its case: "This
involves 200,000 boys. The question
with them is, Where can they go to get
knowledge that will enable them to
farm successfuly in West Texas? The
difference in soil, climate and rainfall
in this semi-arid section of Texas
makes it impossible for A. & M. Col-
lege at Bryan to educate West Texas
boys the way they shoulH." This is
the plan, straightforward language of
the West. It is up to the next legis-
lature.—Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
The Index does not deem it neces-
sary to tell our readers that the paper
is not up to its usual standard this
week as they will readily see for them-
selves. We have been over-run with
job printing for the past two weeks
and up to Saturday were unable to
secure extra labor. The Index tries
to give service to all patrons but some-
times it is necessary to slight one for
another and it so happened that the
paper suffered from the rush this
time.
With due respect to the public there
will absolutely be no more negro
dances on my farm and ask the public
to please not tresspass on property
now occupied by the nefcroes at any
time. This means you.
M. A. JORDAN.
Detroit Vapor Stoves
Oil and Gasoline
Works like city gas
SOLD BY
Childress Hardware Co.
The Georgia Entertainers, a negro
aggregation, will hold the boards at
LaGrande Theatre tonight and Thurs-
day. This company is composed of
fifteen negro boys and fifteen negro
girls and they are said to give a splen-
did show. The prices are twenty-five
and fifty cents. If you want to see
a good negro show don't miss this
one.
The United States has refused the
request of the entente allies to allow
German or other nations' submarines
from entering United States ports ac-
cording to international law. Eng-
land wanted all neutrals to refuse en-
trance of enemy submarines, armed or
unarmed. The Washington govern-
ment took the right course in this
matter.
Saturday at LaGrande Theatre
Thomas Ince offers his wonderful
photo-play entitled, "The Phantam,"
featuring America's famous actor,
Frank Keenan. Mr. Keenan was
featured in "The Coward" but in this
new play he out-shines himself as he
appeared in "The Coward." Don't
miss this feature.
It may be set down as a general rule
that a town is not realizing on its
resources and opportunities until it
outgrows its first hotel accommoda-
tions. Just now a number of Texas
towns report contracts let for preten-
tious hotels. Texas is prospering.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
The new union depot was opened at
Dallas Monday morning. It is the best
union depot in Texas.
Watch
Our
Window
It Pays
LEACH'S
Leslie's
Bargain Prices
Below you will find some prices on
first class merchandise-not for special
sale—but was bought before the big ad-
vance in Cotton and Cotton Goods.
Our prices are as low as the lowest on
other goods, and these specials can't be
duplicated by 25 per cent anywhere.
Come and give us a look. We will save
you money.
8c quality Calico, now ------ 5c
10c qual. Brown Sea Island Domestic 7 l-2c
12 1-2cAA Bleached Domestic - 8 l-3c
8c Cotton Checks, going now for - 5c
12 l-2c Cotton Flannel, per yard - - 10c
12 l-2c heavy grade Outing Flannel at 8 l-3c
15c Percale, fast colors, per yard - 10c
Good 10c canvass gloves, per pair - 5c
Remember it is Leslie that saves
you money
Henry Leslie
Masonic Temple
Childress, Texas
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Haskett, Fred L. The Childress Index (Childress, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 48, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 11, 1916, newspaper, October 11, 1916; Childress, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth233545/m1/2/: accessed June 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.