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THE DALLAS EXPRESS DALLAS TEXAS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 1919.
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THE MASONIC BAND CONCERT
AND CONTEST ENTERTAINMENT
GIVEN AT THE HERMAN PARK
FRIDAY NIGHT SEPT. 12TU WAS
AS OVERWHELMING SUCCESS.
Long before 8 o'clock p. m. the
throng began to pour in the park
gates to witness the first appearance
of the 6 weeks old Masonic twenty-
three piece band. By 8:30 the park
was crowded with anxious hearts
but in order that every one should
hear the first rendition of the infant
band the crusades In full dress were
called out on the great pavilion
to put ever some new features of
the "Grand March" which the Grand
Eminent Commander and Princess
Captain Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Loving
picked up at the Imperial Counsel of
The Mystic Shrine a few weeks ago.
When the grand march was over
the mighty host discovered the Ma-
sonic band systematically and artis-
tically arranged upon the musical
stage and with one grand wave of
hats bandkerchlofs and right hands
the band began to pay its first ren-
dition. At the last tap of the drum.
The Panther City K. of P. Band
the invited guest responded in full
bloom under the leadership of Prof.
King Holston who greeted the in-
fant band In the musical world by
playing two of those heart melting
meoldles. "The Hawaiian Butter
Fly" and "Betutlful Ohio."
Next came the reports of the con
testants in a "Vote55 sellng contest
In which the 1st prize was "20.00
Boots" for the greatest amount
raised over twenty-five dollars; $10
in gold 2nd prize; and $5 In gold
3rd prize.
The folowlng are the contestants
and the amount each raised:
Mrs. N. E. Updack 127.60
Mrs. Ida Boger . . . 29.30
Mrs. Valentine 30.40
Mrs. Ethel Smith 62.70
Mrs. Edna Owens 73.82
$337.25 was not bad for receipts
of the entertainment. '
Mr. Eddie Bonner of Palestine spent
a few days with his brother' Mr. R.
L. Tlllls of 1410 E. Srd St last
week.
Mr. O. H. Wilson left for Marlln
Friday night
Miss Lizzie Shaw of TerrM! is
visiting her sster-n-law. Mrs. T. T.
Terrell of 608 W. 6th street
Vr. J. H. Swansan the reporter for
the Dallas Express was called to
Grenvllo Swanson is very ill.
Mr. B.Twell Townsend and daugh-
ter Ruby M. of Past Christian;
Miss has moved to Ft Worth and
are the guest of Mrs. A. V. Allen of
Chambers avenue
Mr.
and Mrs. Claude Ware of
Kansas City are the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Yv. B. Boles of 1301 Josephine
street.
Allen Crapel A. M. E. Church
Corner East First and Elm Sts.
R. S. Jenkins D. D. LL D. Pastor
Allen Chapel church and Sunday
school are in a great drive for mem
bership and finance.. Eight persons
joined the church last Sunday. Dr
G. W. Ballard preached at 11 a. m.
the pastor preached at ni?ht The
choir rendered great service. The
Sunday school had t heir annual
election towlt: Mr.' v ill Davis re-
elected Superintendent. Mrs. E. P.
Hampton was re-elected secretary;
Mrs. M. E. Moore was re-elected as
sistant secretary; Miss Edna Brown
was re-elected treasurer; Librarian
Mr. John Klrkendoll sad Mr. An
drew Jackson; Organist Miss Chris
tina Burt
Hone Department
Pro?. J. M. Brever Supt; Rev. J.
W. Willis 1st Assistant; Mr. O. T.
Dawson 2nd Assistant; Mr. I. R.
Bassett Secretary: Mrs. Idella Mont-
gomery Treasurer; Teachers: Mr.
J. E. Martin and Mr. Edward Knox.
Teachers in Sunday school: Mr.
A. F. Taylor J. W. Willis. Mrs. N.
J. Houge Mrs. R. E. Vanzant Prof.
Edward Knox Miss Edna Brown
Mr. G. W. Tatum Prof. J. M. Brew-
er Mrs. Beatrice Hudson Mrs. M. E.
Moore Mrs. E. P. Hampton Jfrs.
Minnie Williams Miss Robbie Shep-
herd Miss Johnnie Wade and Miss
Vera M.'Uer.
Office
Office Hoars
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GOOD SERVICE
Prof. J. M. Brewer president;
Mrs. Elnora Owens 1st vice-president;
Mr. Thomas Williams 2nd
vice-president; Mrs. E. P. Hampton
secretary; Miss Maggie Smith as-
sistant organist
Lookout Committee.
Mrs. M. E. Thompson Mrs. M. E.
Davis Mrs. V. A. Robinson.
Flowers Committee.
Mrs. J. A. Bonnett Mrs. Julia
Munn.
Program Committee
Knox MrsM. E. Moore Mlsa Ida
Bell Williams Miss Effie Ware; Li-
bar lans: Clifton Hampton and Je-
rome Shaw; Reporter Mr. Thomas
Williams.
Leaders.
Section' 1. Prof. Ed. Knox Mrs.
J. B. Blultt
Section 2. Mrs. M. E. Moore Miss
Edna Brown.
Section 3. Mrs. Elnora Owens Miss
Vera Miller.
Section 4." Mr. L B. Jones Mr.
Andrew Jackson.
Section 5. Mrs. Lorlne Davie Mrs.
L. V. Tatum and Mr. G. W. Tatum.
Miss Urseline Edwards one of our
most prominent teachers in the city
public school and Mr. Robert Ed-
wards have returned after spendng
eight weeks of pleasant vacation in
Denver Colo.
Next Sunday we will go to Cle-
burne at 1:30 p. m. Just after the
morning service. All are now busy
hi the great drive. Join us help
and It wll be apprecated. "
A grand Musical Concert to be giv-
en under the auspices of club No.
3 of Allen Chapel church Wednesday
night Sept 24 1?19 at the Masonic
Temple E. 9th and Jones streets
Mrs. Beatrice 81ater Scott manager-
ess. Admission 25 cents. 9-20-lt
A grand Musical Concert to be giv-
en under the auspices of club No.
3 of Allen Chapel church Wednesday
night Sept 24 1919 at the Masonic
Templo E. 9th and Jones streets
Mrs. Beatrice Slater Scott manager-
ess. Admission 25 cents. 9-20-lt
All the Mme. C. J. Walker agents
of Texas and those who desire to
become agents for the Walker Hair
Culturlng and Beauty Making write
R. S. Jenkins P. O. Box 76 Fort
Worth Texas. 9-20-2t
Wedding; Bells.
Mr. Isiah Franklin to Miss Vivian
Reed.
Mr. Clarence C. Davis to Miss Com-
modore Reed.
Mr. R. Langston Taylor to Mrs.
Carrie Jordan Rev. R. S. Jenkins
offlclnlng.
FORNEY.
Forney Texas Sept 18. Simday
school was well attended at all
churches. Rev. Green and Rev. Hen-
derson of Dallas were here Punday
at Mt. Zlon. Rev. P. M. Mitchell was
at his post Sunday and preached two
strong sermons.
Mrs. W. O. Mammoth has returned
from Marshall Texas where she
spent three weeks visiting.
Mr. Gratis Smith of Dallas spent
Sunday with his parent.
Miss Mary Anderson' of Dallas-and
Miss Leala Bell Smith of Canton
Texas spent Sunday with Miss Alma
Smith. Mrs. Mattie Ward and daugh-
ler Miss Viola Wheeler left Sunday
to be at the bed side of a very sick
sister Mrs. Angelina Obannon at
Tyler Texas. Mr. Will Ross of Dal
las spent Sunday In the city.
Miss Annie Mae Bates returned
from LonRVie v last weok.
Mr. Artie Alinlfre was called to
i.ougvlew to the death bed of his
mother last Thursday.
Mrs. L. W. Mackey was called to
Taylor last week.
Mr. Geo. Mackey of Fort Worth Is
hem with his parents talcing medical
treatment from Dr. Bledsoe.
Rev. T. C Bledsoe of Tyler was
in the city last week.
DR.R. E. GIUON.
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used all work guaranteed. Best hall
In city to rent for lodge meetings and
entertainment Office In Gllton Office
Building 915 1-2 Calhoun St .
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Residence Rosedale 287
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PCBCEL.
Purcel Okla. Sept 18. N. C. Har-
ris and Miss Eula Hall and sister
visited Oklahoma City.
Miss B. Hawkins left for school
Sunday. Rev. Shaw preached a good
sermon Sunday.
PLANO.
Piano Texas Sept 18. Rev. In-
gram was at his post Sunday. We
had with us Mr. Triggs a young
minister of the C. M. E. church.
Mr. John Jennings and wife were
in Rosebeck on business. Mrs. Dil-
ler Fisher made a flying trip to Dal-
las. Go to Mr. Ruffln Herrod's bar-
bershop to get the Express.-.
JACKSBORO.
Jacksboro Texas Sept 18. Sun-
day school and Sunday Mission at
night Public school opened.
Our little reporter has been visiting
Kansas Henrietta and Dallas Texas
but has returned home you will
get your Express on Saturday evening
or Sunday morning. Miss C Mosly
and L. Lewis left on the 6th for
Prairie View Texas to attend school.
Miss Ida Mosley opened school at
Henrietta Texas. Miss Ruthle and
Ruble Brunley left Monday for Dallas
Texas. Mrs. Frank Bollie spent a
few days here with her husband.
Mrs. Wlnna Kidd has been visiting
his sister Mrs. John Hays.
ATHENS.
Athens Texas Sept 18. Rev. M.
S. Smith preached at the A. M. E.
church Sunday evening. Misses Leila
Lewis Florence Davis Mabel Ware
and Mrs. Sarah Chaffer left yester
day for Kerens. Rev. Stevens is with
his people at . the Baptist church.
Mrs. Mary Etter Swanson of Cheyen
ne Wyo. is spending a few months
here.
Miss Myrtle Smith left Saturday
for Ennis. Many went to the picnic
at Baxter Saturday night Mr.
B. Leake returned this morning from
Kemp.
Mrs. Waldon left for Palentlne car
rying her neice with her. Mrs. Young
is very sick at this writing.
SAN ANGELO.
San Angelo Texas Sept 18. Call
from labor to reward on Sept 12
high noon the death angel called
little Miss Jaunlta Griffl to meet
her Heavenly Father In the land of
rest the young Miss had been con
fined to her bed all this year she
was a member of St Paul A. M. E.
church. She leaves a mother father-
sister and brother and a host of
friends to mourn her lost Mr. Joe
Donson and wife of Carlsbad the
uncle of the deceased was here at
tending the funeral. Rev. J. M. John
son P. C of the A. M. E. church
officiated. She was laid to rest in
Fall-mount cemetery on Sept 14th
at 4 o'clock. Rev. R. J. Rucker. P
E. of the Abiline District was in the
city last week and held his last
yuarterly conference at the C. M. E.
church of which Rev. S. H. Washing
ton is F. c.
Dr. A. Q. Shirley was called to Dal
las last week to the bed side of his
mother.
8TEPHENVELLE.
Stephenviile Texas Sept 18. Rev.
Titus was at his post Sunday and
preacned nt the C. M. E. church. Mrs
E. A. Johnson 1jm9 returned from a
visit to her sister at Waco. Mr. Ed
Crowder returmd last week from
Fort Worth with his wife Mrs. John
nie Crowder after being operated on
she is now improving. Mrs. Barbra
Smith of Fort Worth and Miss Mc
Donald of Clarksvllle are in the city
visiting tms week. Mr. and Mrs.
nud Roe spent Sunday in Granburry
uo not ran to be present on the
opening night of the Douglass school
of Penmanship. Remember the Ex-
press is still selling for "cash" if
you tail to see reporter Douglass
just call by Williamson cafe and
get you a paper. .
WHITE WRIGHT.
Whitewrlght Texas Sept 18. Sun-
day school was well attended at both
churches Sunday. Rev. L. H. Hearvy
was at his post and preached a noble
sermon. Mrs. Lizzie Kelley has re
turned borne Honey Grovo. Rev. G
E. Patterson Mr. Willie Right and
sister have moved to Whitewrlght
Miss Vergel B. Bennett has moved
to Oklahoma.
Rev. L. H. Harvy is doing great
work. His members love him he is
one of the best Baptist preachers in
Northwest District. Whitewrlght is
proud of him. Mr. Albert Plartce was
In Wolfe City Sunday accompanied
by Mr. Jno. Harris.
Wanted to Know The whereabouts
of mother Sarah Austin or brother
Charley and Price Austin last heard
of were in Kirk Okla. please notify
George Austin white Wright
Mrs. W. C. Turner 830 N. Better-
ton Circle left Sept 15th to visit
relatives and friends of Alexandria
New Orleans and other cities of
Louisiana
Wanted Girl to work in office that
can speak clean and distinct over
telephone must write a plain hand
and use typewriter also apply in
person. Big Four Transfer Co.
1217 Patterson avenue. 9-20-tf
FOR SALE
We have two cottages on State
street all wodon lots 60x150 faet
must fell at one terms easy.
Chas. O Cloud
Exclusive Agent
Phone Main 2197 . Edgewood 347
PITTSBURG.
Man Shoots Three Persons Then Com-
nilts Suicide.
Pittsburg Texas Sept 18. 1919.
Thinking that he had accomplished
his intention Wesley Whaley age 18
n VII fiftOI Ohvilin. Yfro Mrtna Cmltfe
Mrs. Ada Rhines and a small son of
Mrs. Smith ran down the Katy rail
road about 100 yards from the scene
of- the shooting secluded himself
seme place drank carbolic acid. The
shooting took place at the Katy Sta-
tion Saturday night Sept 13th. The
body was discovered early Sunday
morning by Mr. D. C. Shell (white)
owner of the gin.
It is said that Whaley's actions
had been unnatural for several days
the women will probably recover the
child died Sunday.
The body of Dudley was carried
to Rocky Mound was buried Sunday
evening. No definite cause tor the
tragedy is known
Douglass high school opened Sept
8th with enrollment creditable with
Principal H. W. Terry very much
pleased.
Misses Mattie and Marie Trammel
came home last week from Wichita
Falls where they spent the summer.
Mrs. Maggie Fauster of Kaufman is
visiting her mother Mrs. Julia Rut-
ledge
Some of Pittsburg's best talents
are in the Prairie View State Normal
and Industrial College.
CInb Notes.
The Excelsior Art and Literary
club was entertained by Mrs. R. A.
warren.
The Mystic Weavers lwere enter
talned by Mrs. Carrie Clark.
CROCKETT.
Crockett Texas Sept 18. Mr. and
Mrs. A. C. Pal the expert photogra
pher who has been canvassing Texas
making large groups of art work
will be In Crockett Sunday Sept
21st to make a circuit picture of the
Association Thursday Sept 25th.
Miss Pearl Teal has been 111 for a
few weeks but able to be up again
St. Paul Baptist church Is moving
forward.
The high wind and rain did very
little damage in Houston county.
McALESTER.
McAlester Okla. Sept 18. Mr. E.
E. McDaniel a prominent citizen of
this city had a second paralytic
stroke Tuesday evening and died
Wednesday morning at five o'clock.
McDaniel was a railroad contractor
and was widely known In several
states. He aim was a member of
several lodges was burled under the
auspices of the Masonic lodge. Manv
out of town friends attended his
funeral which was held from the
residence Sunday evening at two
o'clock. Rev. Watts and Rev. Foster.
officiating. Mr. McDaniel leaves a
wife two daughters a son brother
a host of other relatives and friends
to mourn his loss. Some of the out
of town guests were Mr. Van Ve-
ment Jefferson Barracks Grand Mas-
ter of Masons Emmett J. Stewart.
Grand Master of Old Fellows Ed.
denerson or Muskogee Grand Chan-
cellor of K. of P. Dr. Wickman of
Wagoner Mr. Lon McNeil Endow
ment Secretary of Masons of Eufau-
la. Lawyer Twine secretary and
treasurer of Burial Department of
Muskogee. Misses Leattes Dupree
Luclle Shumake. Camille Webb. left
to attend school In Jeferson City
Mo. Lincoln Institute; Misses Martha
Hunter and Pearl Whittnker to Em-
poria Kans. State Normal. Mrs. C.
J. Lane has returned from Kansas
City where she attended the funera!
of her sister. Mrs. Whittiker and
son have returned from Tulsa. Mrs.
R. A. Hudson of Bonham who has
been visiting her daughter Mrs. I.
B. Lane of ?his city and her son.
J. H. Skuvier of Tulsa ha i returned
to her hoiuci. Mrs. Ella Strausberry
and Mr. Henry Toodles were mar-
ried last wtek. Mrs. Euniv-e Wil-
liamson of Fort Worth who was
here to attenl the funeral of Mr.
E. E. McDaniel left frr her home to
resume her school work. Mr. N.
Blantoi has returned from Cooper
where he attended the beds'de of his
brother. School opens Monday.
NACOGDOCHES.
Nacogdoches Texas Sept 18.
Rev. S. S. Washington closed a sue-'
cessful revival at the C. M. E. church
last Thursday right Rev. T. A.
Ainos. P. C. Rev. D. A. Amus of
Austin preached a strong sermon at
the Zion Hill Baptist church. Friday
night Rev. Reeves of Oklahoma
preached some strong sermons at
Sunset Galilee yast week and Sunday
for Rev. Burkhalter and his peoplfl.
Mr. Ben Murphy and his brother of
Dallas spent a few days in the city
last week. Mr. Henry Lane of San
Augustine passed through last week
en route to Dallas.
Mrs. L V. Bolton left Sunday morn.
ing for Marshall where she will
spend a week attending the teacher's
instititute.
Mr. John Llgglns who served with
the colors over sea and was gassed
and returned to America afterwards
died in Denver Colo. Sept f and
remains were sent here for " burial.
The funeral services were held Wed
nesday evnlng 3:30 at the First Bap-
tist church. Bro. L. V. Bolton offi
ciated. Miss Annie Slact sang a so
lo. Mrs. Curl read a paper the hon
orary pall bearers sung "Nearer My
God to Thee." Sgt Taylor. Wells ser
ved honorably as Commander of the
military department Corporal Lin-
nard Bairett assisted him. Private
Otis Reed blew . the tap. Many of
the soldier boys joined In this service
and did honor to the occasion. Among
whom were Privates Cornelius Reed
Stark s Roseburr Mathews Rivers
Masste and others. '
Private Liggins was the husband
of Miss Virginia Rolegan to whom
he married In 1917. We the people
of Nacogdoches and members and
pastor of the Zlon Hill church very
deeply sympathize with Mrs. Llgglns
in this her loss for she has lost a
loving husband and we have lost
' frea frleni and 01d GloTjr haB
I wo viv.
Services were good at all churches
Sunday. The W. H. M. Society at
the First church met at 3:30 Monday
evening with a large attendance. S.
S. teachers' meeting every Monday
night Come to the big revival which
Is now on at Zlon Hill.
MIirORI).
Milford Texas Sept 18. Social:
Miss Esque Sims and Mr. G. L. de-
mons went to Dallas.
Mr. Tom Graham Miss Georgia
Daniels and Mrs. Mattie Sims motored
to Pelham. Mrs. Bertha McMullen
and son and Mrs. Laura Richie of
Pelham are the guests of Mrs. S. H.
Burgess. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Re-
gie Hill a boy. Mother and son are
doing nicely. Mrs. Annie Morgan
went to Mexla Saturday.
Madams Price and Smith who have
been visiting their sister Mrs. Har-
ris returned to their home In Street-
man. Mrs. Jennie Lee who has been vis-
iting her mother Mrs. Hill left for
Fort Worth.
Education and Religion.
Sunday school was well attended
at all churches. The revival at St
James A. M. E. church closed Sunday
night
Rev. G. W. Burton pastor of Mt
Morlah Baptist church writes from
Norfolk Va. where he is attending
the convention that he is having a
great time. Dev. Wm. Bell preached
for Mt Morlah Sunday night
Rev. Purnell preached two excel-
lent sermons at Pilgrim Rest Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Jane Gllland departed
this life Thursday Sept. 12. Rev. D.
C. Lacy district Supt made the
funeral eulogy. -
Ninety-two pupils enrolled during
the opening of the Kelly Miller high
school.
GRANDBURT.
Grandbury Texas Sept 18. Mr.
Walter Nolen was a visitor here last
week.
Mrs. Lela Hightower made a short
visit to Grandbury to see her daugh-
ter. Mr. John Cleveland Is in our city
ror a rew days:
Please call at McQueen and Davis
for the Express.
FERRIS.
Ferris Texas Sept 18. Rev.
Strait was at his post Sunday. Ser-
vices were successful one accession
money raised in rally $92.30. Mrs. J.
W. Wade raised highest amount Pas-
tor Trower being absent Rev. Nevers
filled his place. Mrs. Bessie Wood-
ard who has been visiting her moth-
er here Mrs. Jackson has returned
home.
Miss Mamie Robinson died Tues-
day Sept 9th funeral attended by
Rev. Scott of Ennis at True Vine
Baptist church. Burled by Peonle's
Undertaking Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Rob. Harris Ennis;
Mr. W. M. Hickaby Terrell came
in Sunday after the burial.
Card of Thanks.
I take this method of thanking the
friends who helped so faithfully and
did all they could for our dear Ma-
mie during her last hours. I pray
God's blessings upon all and maybe
some day l can restore or be some
service to you In a dark hour.
Respectfully
Mrs. A. M. Carte Mother.
Mrs. M. A. GamMe Aunt.
Madams Mayde Crawf id and
Armontha Moore Cousins.
MARL IX
Marlln Texas Sept 18. School
opened w :th good attendance with
Prof. P A Stamps as principal.-
There was a great excitement in
the city a few days ago by the ex-
plosion vf the Gul RefininK 011
Tanks. The sund was heard seven
miles awy. Small houses r alted
and Targe Ikiildlngs cracked plate
glasses were broken and some of the
people dashed into the streets. No
one was hurt )
Mrs. Bettie Reed . cr.me . In from
Waco Texas and expressed herself
well pleased with the trip
Miss nille Mae Stamps left for
Dallas to teach in the city school.
Mr. Son Jones is sick listed. A flo-
ral offering was sent to Dr. SoYrelle
by Marlln doctors and J. S. Washing-
ton undertaker. Mr. Nick Williams of
of Velasco Texas has returned. Mrs.
Julia Brown left for Lake Charles.
La. Mr. C. C. Calvert has returned
to the First National Bank while
Mr. F. W. Barnes goes to Galveston
Mrs. Eliza Franks stopped over
with Mrs. A. S. Keenes on Quaid St
Mrs. Laura Faithful still reads the
news and says it the news for the
Colored man
Mrs. Creacy Washington Is quite
ill at her home on 223 Bill street
Mr. George Mclnham departed this
life and was laid to rest In the
West cemetery. The great carnival
at First Baptist closed with success
and the great play "The Spise."
THE BEGINNING OF NEW ST.
JAMES.
St James A. M. E. church Is be-
ing wrecked preparatory to the com-
mencement of the new church. Dur-
ing the period of construction the
congregation will hold 'all of its
services in the Grand Court Chamber
at the Pythian Temple. Services will
be held there next Sunday.' Sunday
school 9:30. Preaching at 11 a. m.
and 8 p. m. All are invited.
C. W. ABINGTON Pastor.
ME XI A.
Mexla Texas Sept 18. A grand
banquet was given at v the home of
Mr .and Mrs. V. C. McDonald Wed-
nesday night by their daughter Oc-
tavla. The guest of honor was Hon.
Lawyer Evans of Waco Texas.
Messrs. Joe Chatman. Cliff Carter
and Miss Octavla McDonald left Sun-
day for Prairie View.
Mr. H. M. McBay left Saturday
night for Marlln to take his daughter
Ivaree where she hopes to recover
from a serious attack of rheumatism.
Mrs. N. C. Hunter was in Mexia.
Sunday mingling with friends and
left on the south bound H. & T. C
for Prairie View.
Mrs. Sophronla Simpson Moore
the loving wife of Mr. Richard Moore-
passed away Wednesday evening and
was burled at the Stroud cemetery
Friday.
Mrs. E. C. Carroll and Mrs. Annie
Cooks Brown spent part of the week
in Cotton Gin at the Primitive Bap-
tist Convention.
Miss Maud Esther Moore the
daughter of Rev. T. S. Moore and
ex-student of Samuel Huston College
on Sunday night passed on life's
highway and fell Into that dreamless
sleep that kissed her eyelids still
and was enterred in the Bend ceme-
tery Monday. She leaves a host of
friends to mourn her demise.
Mr. Homer McDonald and wife froro
Ft Worth is at the home of their
parents Mrs. V. C. McDonlad spend-
ing their honey moon.
Mrs. Dinah Williams made a fly-
ing trip to Groesbeck.
The funeral of brother. George '
Washington was ably preached at the
Union Baptist church Sunday by Rev.
J. W. Bowels.
Prof. Burnett Dellums of Corsicana
was In the city today.
Mrs. Fannie Rankin and little
daughter Ruble Mae from Ferris
are visiting friends and relatives in
Mexia.
RUSK. .
Rusk Texas Sept 18. News of
the death of Mr. John Pye at a
Houston Infirmary was received here
several days ago. Mr. Pye who was
an old citizen of Rusk has been ill
for several months and he was sent
to Houston for treatment He is
survived by a widow mother and
children. Two sons are in the navy
service. Mr. Pye was burled at Hous-
ton. Mr .and Mrs. Scott Barnes visited
Mr. William Barnes at Woodville
last week. They report a pleasant
visit
Prof. G. . Gray of Jacksonville
and Prof. A. H. Reagor of Mt Selman
were In town on business last week.
The Cherokee County Teachers'
Institute which was held in Jack-
sonville has closed after a week's
session. The various teachers are
preparing to open school in the
near furture. One splendid feature
of the Institute was a lecture given
by Miss L. E. Pomberton on Home
Economics. Mrs. L. W. Ragsdale
also spoke on the value of canning
to the communities. .
Messrs. G. A. Weems R. Fields
Ben Wiley and Miss Ella Saxon mo-
tored to Rusk from. Tyler Sunday
to visit the family of Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Harris. All returned .to Ty-
ler Sunday evening except Miss Sax-
on who will spend a few days visit-
iug friends here. Mis Saxon has
been living In Chicago for the past
several years.
Quite a number of Rusk neonle
attended a neighboring Sunday School
Convention Sun".ay.
Mrs. Nellie Vrdelle and little son.
Eirmett are in Longview visiting
riiauves.
Miss Esther Cumbo has returned
from Jacksonville where he attend-
ed the iustitute.
Mr. H. C. Cumt i and fAmil vtait-
sd the Sunday school convention at
Woodville last v-eek.
Mr. Art'mr Allen who has been
Indisposed is able to be around
again.
- The public schools will open at
this place Monday. It is to be
hoped that the Colored children will
attend regularly and take advantage
of every opportunity to learn.
Rev. S. j Carner held services at
Mt Plf isant C. M. E. church Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Hicks who has been
ill for a few days is reported to be
feelr (? better at this writing.
Mr. Junius Simi ans is able to be
.about aftdr a few dav? of illness
Mrs. J. M. ITrKnllnr wh.-k 4a 1 .
hospital at Orange is said to be
mprovins slowly. Rev. McKellar Is
soon to visit hor.
Several inmates for. the Insane
Ayslum have arrived.
Mrs. Lizzie Jones of Laport who
has been visiting her sister. Mrs. N.
L. Weems has returned home:
MV. Robert Bradley and Alto boy
whi is well known in Rusk is vifi'tlntr
home folks after a stay of three
years on tne Pacific Coast Mr. Brad-
ley Jooks well and is glad to meet
his friends once more. He says that
he is expecting to attend the Univer-
slty Of Chicago in the near future.
Mr; J. J. Bradley and son. John
Seals motored to Rusk Saturday.
Mr. Bradley has Just returned from
Marlln where he went for his health.
He Is one of Cherokee County's fore-
most termers and he says he really
enjoys farm life.
Mr. Je Todd of Tyler spent Sun-
day. vlgiKlng the family of Mr. and
Mrs. Israel Kennedv. Mrs. TvM h
been herp for several weeks and
during that time her health has im-
proved vry much.
Miss Viifla Weems han TlP(n India-
posed for (a few days but is able
to be about
Mr. andl Mrs. William TTonnpriv
were visitor to Rusk. Satnrdnv.
Mr. J. M.lPlnkston bn
the Watson rlace and nm.irinr
it before moving into.
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