The Democrat (McKinney, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 9, 1904 Page: 2 of 8
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nual Meeting ol Woman's
Ign Missionary Society
J. H. Bowman of Piano
Chosen President lor the
Seventh Time.
The annual session of tbe Wo
Foreign Missionary Society
the North Texas Conference,
E Church South, convened in
is city Saturday night at tbe
irst Methodist church, the open
ig service being held at 8:30
clock. Owing to the continued
the attendance that night,
i1d
wan
ninuy
made
oday and Monday
ierially effected, and
nges in the program
sarv.
Saturday night a devotional
ice only, led by Rev. F. A.
Her was held. Sunday
morning at the Sunday School
hour Miss Elizabeth Hughes of
China held a children**' iallv
which was excellent.
At 11 o'clock Rev J J Clark of
Terrell preached a splendid ser-
mon, and at 8:30 Miss Spivcy,
one of the Foreign Missionary
candidates, conducted a young
peoples' rally. At night Miss
Hughes delivered a lecture on
medical missions in China. She
is one of the most gifted and
fluent lady speakers that ever ap-
peared in McKinney. She is
deeply spiritual and consecrated
and thoroughly imbued with the
spirit of her missionary work.
Her lecture was highly interesting
instructive and inspiring
At 9 o'clock Monday the
mooting opened with Mrs J 11
Bowman the president, presiding.
Devotional services were led by
Mrs Abbie Allen of Frisco.
The report of the Correspond-
ing Secretary, Mrs L S Barton,
was read, also the Treasurer.
Mrs W H Allen, then came re-
ports of District Secretaries.
The reports of the delegates were
beguu just before noon when
the meeting was adjourned with
a devotional service led by Miss
May Dye of Piano.
The afternoon session conven-
ed at 2 o'clock when a tine service
•'The Gathered Sheaves," by the
delegates, led by Mrs. R. W.
Thompson was engaged in.
"The Christian's Excuse for
the Neglect of the Heathen"—
Mrs A P Crosegrove, Pilot Point.
Closing Service—Mrs Walter
Hoad.
Monday's session.
The opening service at the Wo-
man's Foreign Missionary Society
meeting Monday night was con-
ducted by Rev W A Stuckev,
The address of welcome in be-
half of tbe local Foreign Mission-
ary Society was delivered by the
President Mrs J E Wiley, and in
behalf of the Home Mission So-
ciety by President Mrs J D Stiff.
Both addresses were short, and
delivered in a very happy way.
Each of these ladies shed glory
upon themselves and the socie-
ties which they represented.
Mrs O F Walton of Terrell re-
ceived the welcome in the name
of tbe delegates and expressed in
well chosen language the happi-
ness felt by all in the cordial hos-
pitality showered on them.
The annual address of the pres-
ident, Mrs J H Bowman, was
iven rapt attention. It teemed
h wise thought, wide expres-
s and capable guidance,
he report of the board meet-
i, whicn was held in Jackson-
le, Flotida, was given in a
jhly interesting and instructive
inner by Mrs L S Barton, the
^responding secretary.
The report of Conference Treas
}rer, Mrs W H Allen, showed
lat her part of the work waH in
(xcellent condition and the year
had been very prosperous. A
leasing feature of the evening
trvice was the solo by Miss
Hie Coleman.
Rev T J Beckham pronounced
|e benediction.
Tuesday's session.
Meeting was opened Tuesday
morning with devotional exer-
cises by Mrs F E Howell, the
conference secretary. An hour
was spent in a business session,
during which time the Missionarv
News was unanimously adopted
•a (be organ of conference socie-
ty, and a number of subscriptions
t§k<M). The reports of the dele-
whioh whs begun Monday,
then completed. From 11 to
o'clock very touching and
ider memorial services were
by Mrs George Sexton,
members had died during
The closing prayer
by Kpv Stucker.
i devotional wr-
Rowell, and the entire afternoon
devoted to tbe young people's
and Juvenile work.
A large audience was present
Tuesday night at the W F
Missionary Society meeting at the
First Methodist church and a de-
lightful service was held. Miss
Hughes ot China read a scripture
and Rev N R Stone offered pray-
er. Miss Lovejoy sang a beauti-
ful solo.
Mrs BowinHn, the president,
then introduced the four mission-
ary candidates, Misses Spivey,
Kendrick, Dye and Fladger, four
beautiful young ladies, who spoke
on tbe home life and work of tbe
Scarritt Bible and Training
School at Kansas City, Mo.
Their talks were delivered with
great ease and composure and
were indeed interesting, instruc-
tive and inspiring. Tbe audience
bad a vivid glimpse into tbe very
heart of tbe great institute of
Christian education and training.
One of tbe four young lady mis-
sionary candidates, Miss Dye, is
a grand-daughter of Mrs Bow-
man, president of tbe Society.
Rev T <1 Beckham, of Pilot
Point, pronounced the benedic-
tion. \
Wednesday's skskion.
Meeting was opened Wednesday
morning with devotional services
conducted by Mrs J Schoonorer.
The Conference Society made
pledges through the delegates to
the fund for outgoing missionar-
ies.
A good collection wan taken for
the lectinbhip ot Mrs M D
Wightman, president of the Wo-
man's Board of Missions in Scar-
ritt Bible and Training School.
Three cities, Paris, Gieenville
and Pilot Point were placed in
nomination for the next annual
meeting of the society. Paris
was unanimously chosen.
Special pledge were taken for
the Conference Society's special
school. The Eliza Bowman
School located at Havana Cuba.
The various committees made
their reports through their chair-
man. Special thanks were ex-
tended The Texas Christian Ad-
vocate for space, and to the Re-
cording Secretary Mrs. 1". E.
Howell, for her faithful services
as editor of the department.
A tine paper prepared by Mrs II
M
Stock Purchased by Collin Coun
ty National Bank.
:::: in n
And OfTicers Chosen—J. L. White
President, and W. T.
Brooke Cashier.
The stock in the First National
Bank of Frisco,Tex.,was Tuesday
transferred to stock holders in
tbe Collin County National Bank,
of McKinney, and the following
new board of directors were
elected ax directors of the First
National Bank of Frisco: J L
White, W B Newsome. Jesse
Shain, J R'Gough, T C Goodner,
T B Wilson and J S Heard. The
former management retires and
is succeeded by the above board,
with J L White as president and
W T Brooke as cashier.
This important business deal
has been under consideration for
several days, and its consumation
means a great deal to the people
of Frisco and West Collin. The
advantages and convenience to be
derived by them from the splen-
did bunking facilities of the Col
lin County National Bank which
is being extended to several of
the smaller towns over the
county is inestimable.
The board of directors of the
Collin County National Bank are
composed of the best and shrewd-
est financiers of the city, and
they are constantly looking out
for the interest of their custo
uiers over the county.
BUILD THEM.
Who Will be helped by the
(irowth of Texas Factories,
The Home Advocate of Dallas
gives the following answers to
the above peitinent questions:
First.—The factory people,
who are entitled to success by
reason of theii enterprise.
r„r„. r.„t ............ Second.—The merchant who
Price of Dallas, on the subject | has more ami better paying cus-
lu-
"Some Reasons for Lack of
terest in Foreign Missions." was
read by the Secretary Mrs Howell.
The benediction was prououced
by Rev Stuckey.
The afternoon's session was
opened with devotional services
by Miss Hughes.
Much untinisbed business was
disposed of and the election of of-
licers took place which resulted
as foilows: Mrs J H Bowman,
Piano, President; Mrs Ragsdale,
Dallas, 1st Vice-President; Mrs
Abbie Allen, Frisco, 2nd Vice
President: Mi?. Robertson of
Pans, 2nd vice president; Mrs.
L S Barton of Clarksville, corre-
tonding secretary; Mrs. F E
owell of Dallas, recording sec-
retary; Mrs. Rivers of Kaufman,
treasurer; Mrs. W A Stuckey,
district secretary, McKinney dis-
trict.
The meeting adjourned at 5
o'clock, and the delegates were
taken to the beautiful home of
Mrs. R. E. Bristol, where an
elegant reception was held.
Tbe night services were opened
with scripture reading by Mrs. F
Howell, and prayer by Rev.
Rosser. The report of the com-
mittee on resolutions was read
and adopted. Then the love feast
began and it was indeed a fenst to
the soul to hear the rich experi-
ences of those godly women,
young iadies and children who are
doing such a great work in send-
ing the gospel to the foreign fields.
Many home people spoke also
and testified to the blessings that
the Missionary meeting had
jrought to our city.
An invitation was extended by
Mrs Howel' to all who wanted to
reconsecrate themselves to the
service of God to come forward
and join in a prayer. The altar
was tilled and many knelt at their
seats while Mr-* Howell offered
a fervent petition. With n good
gospel song and a hearty hand-
shake by the entire congregation
anil benediction br Rev Rosser,
the twenty-fourth annual session
of the Woman's Foreign Missio-
nary Society of the North Texas
Conference M E Church South,
adjourned.
CASTOR IA
For Infants and Children.
Tki KM Yob Hive Always BragM
1 tomers.
Third.—The employee who has
steady work at better wages than
the average clerk or day laborer.
Fourth.—The city, county and
state governments, by reason of
increased taxable values.
Fifth.—The churches, which
get a larger and better paying
membership.
Sixth.—The real estate
Bears the
Signature
Private mailing cards have the
approval of tbe Postoffice De-
partment of the United States,
and there i« no intention of stop-
owner,
whose property is increased in
vaiuo.
Seventh.—The young people
who find oppcrtunies to learn
trades and better their conditions
in life.
Eighth.—The tax payer, whose
taxes are reduced with increased
taxable values or who gets more
for the taxes he pays.
Ninth.—Every man, woman
and child in Texas capable of
earning money, for the more
money there is the easier it is to
get.
CULLEOKA.
Culleoka, June 7.—This sec-
tion was visited by several good
rains last week. Crop prospects
are fine. Not much harvesting
yet on account of the wet weather.
Prof Joe A Lee is teaching a
private school here now.
Cecil Pitts lias accepted a posi-
tion with John Nicholes. He suc-
ceeds W H Snavelv who is pre-
paring for the threshing season.
R T Allen is making improve-
ments on his photograph gallery
this week.
The Odd Fellows will hold me-
morial services here June 19.
Other lodges aro invited to come
and take part. Dinner will be
served on the ground.
S R Young was in McKinney
Monday.
Rev Weaver did not fill his reg-
ular appointment here Sunday on
account of the rain.
Death of Niece.
.John R Brown is in reciept of
a letter informing him of the
death of his niece, Mrs Waites,
which occurred June 2at Walton,
Miss. She wa< a daughter of Mr
Brown's brother, Dr J S Brown,
who died about a month ago.
She was stricken down with fover
right after her father's death.
Mrs Waites left one child, a boy
two years old.
Tbe strike among the union
miners at Cripple Creek, Colo.,
has reached a serious aspect. An
infernal machine was exploded
Monday at the railroad station,
killing twelve non-union miners
and injuring many others.
I' PRINCETON.
Princeton, June 7.—Mr* R L
Davis and children of Nevada
returned to their home last Tues-
day after a several days' visit to
relatives and friends here.
Mrs Ed West has been very
sick but is better at this writing.
Miss Emma Flannagan left Sat-
urday morning for her home at
Jackson after an extended visit
here,
Albert Meroney of Dallas ar-
rived Monday for a visit to his
parents, Mr and Mrs A F Mero*
ney.
Mrs W A Harrelson is sick.
C B Hunter and wife have
moved into our city since our
last report. Their little daugh-
ter, Lauru Grace, has been very
sick but is better.
Little Miss Erie Thompson of
Ardath is visiting Mattie and
Jennie Wilson.
Carroll Cameron of Altoga
spent Monday with his sister,
Mrs C H Warden, of our city.
The decoration services to have
been held at the Princeton cem-
etery Sunday afternoon were
interferred with by tho rain. No
service was had.
Miss Laura Wallace returned
to McKinney Wednesday after a
visit here.
Master Paul Gray Booiman
visited relatives in McKinney last
week.
Perry Mack left last Thursday
morning for the railroud hospital
at Sedaliu, Mo.
Miss Lizzie Lowe is visiting in
McKinney.
John K Wilson returned last
Monduy from Dallas where he
took a course in pharmacy.
Ode 11 West returned to his
home in Tennessee last week.
Mr Wilcoxaon of Farmersvillo in
clerking for West Bros.
Owing to the heay rain Sunday
no children's services were held
at the Baptist chnrch.
Mrs ,1 W Godwin is sick.
Mrs John Burrnge and Miss
Ora Struugbun of McKinney vis-
ited here last week.
Mr Lud Martin of Graham and
Mr Gus Straughan of McKinney
visited relatives here last Wednes-
day night.
An interesting meeting of the
picnic association was held at the
W O W Hall Monduy night. The
interest is growing and great
preparations are being made.
For a hundred Years.
For a hundred years or more
Witch llazcl has been recognized
as a superior remedy, but it re-
mained for EODeWitt & Co of
Chicago, to discover how to com-
bine the virtues of Witch Hazel
with other antiseptics, in tho
form of a salve. De Witt's Witch
Hazel Salve is the best salve in
the world for sores, cuts, burns,
bruises and piles. The high
standing of this salve has given
iso to counterfeits, and tho pub-
ic N advised to look for the name
'DeWitt" on the package, and
accept no other. Sold by City
)rug Store.
Ed E McMurray of Verona
never fails to gladden the print-
er's heart by both word and deed,
le takes the Dallas News at our
clubbing rate and renews for The
democrat to March, 19< «>. O for
more Ed E McMurray's!
Now is the time buy wall paper
at Asbury & Bristol's.
Pictures, and picture framing
at City Drug Store.
So heavy was the wind here
yesterday that it caused the large
steel tank at the Elevator to give
way on the side next to tbe wind.
Celina Record.
Wanted: To trade second hand
organ for a pony.
d&wtf J. T. Couch.
Mrs I A Burger and daughter,
Miss Kate, have returned from a
weeks visit to her daughter, Mrs.
Arthur Stacy at Lewisville, Tex.
Bod room suits the best and
cheapest at J T Nale's.
Mrs Claud Brannon and chil-
dren have returned home after a
visit to relatives at Sherman.
Exchange your old furniture
for new at ,1 T Nale's.
Mote Shirley was able to be at
his office today after a weeks sick-
ness.
Odd dressers, tbe finest line
and cheapest at J T Nale's.
C E Press of Blue Kidge is a
new subscrioer to the Democrat.
We exchange new furniture for
old.—Asburj and Bristol.
Ice' croam soda at City Drug
Store.
/ 'r/"
'Thui's no mystery in good paint
It's only "cheap" anu inferior pafcit I
rounds itss!f with secrecy and mj
The Sherwin-Williams
is not a "patent" or "chemical'
There's no secret or mystery about itj
a pure lead, pure zinc, and pore lina
paint. It's better than other paint
fro:v. the same materials, becauJ
methods and manufacturing facilities
makers are better—not be-
cause they have any patent
or secret scheme.
$. W. P. always gives satis-
faction arrd saves money.
Hard Oil, Varnishes, Varnish Stains, Buggy
Enamel Paint, etc. Two trips World's Fair
Tickets with every 50c purchase.
R. E. Bristol,
CITY DRUG STO:
CELINA.
Celina, June (!.—Wo had a tine
ram Sat in day night the 4Hi inst.
The band pave an ice cream
supper last Saturday night. They
hud a very nice crowd and a nice
time.
Jus Lathrop's brother is visit-
ing him 11:in week.
Mrs M S Hart left Tuesday for
her homo in Illinois after an ex-
tended visit to her sou, our sta-
tion agent.
Fred Hale returned this week
from a visit to his parents at Lit-
tle Elm and reports his mother
very ill.
Mrs Bud Moore is 011 the sick
list.
Judge Hobbs of Alvin returned
to his home Tuesday after spend-
ing several days here on a visit to
Ins daughter, Mrs li 11 Greenlee.
Tom Fin ley has purchased li C
Peterman's house and lot in town.
Dural Stelzer, who is attending
business college at Fort Worth,
is at home on a vacation.
Sad indeed we are to report
the death of R T Mitchell on
Monday, May 23, at 7:30 a ip, at
his home here, in his tfoth year.
He had been sick for several
months, but his death was unex-
pected. He leaves a wife and
three sons and a host of friends
to mourn hi8 loss.
Prof W T Lanbam is here Hii/
week visiting relative au®
friends.
Mr Crowder and wife retur
to their homo in Tennessee
of '.as-t week after a visit to
brother, Rev J W Crowder,
family.
J T Buchanan was taking
scholastic census last week
estimates that the enrollment
reach a good figure.
Mrs Sarah Robinson of
Worth was here on a visit to
son, W A Robinson, last week
Mesdames J M and H
Weerns left last week for Sh<
mau to attend the commenc
meut exercises of the Kidd
college.
Ben Gearhart shipped a
load of hogs and cattle this wee
The wind one day last we
ned
irst
lis
md
tank being built for the Ce
Mill and Elevator Company,
the damages have about been
paired. ,
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SPECIAL RATES via M. K
United Confederate Veteran!
Union Nashville, Ten!
June 14-16, 1904. fj
1 11
Going v
Nashville rettf.
Going and returning
routes, $14.60.
lines to
direct line to St Lov;J
back to original destifc'
Selling dates, Juno 1<|,
13, limit to leave X/fl*
later than Juue 18th*
Extension of final ep
ets may be extended 6, >
19C4, by depositing,,
Special Agent at N< M
not later than Juna*
upou payment of f . [
per ticket. Vol
It is to be undef*Q<J
tickets so extends u.s/j
via St Louis will r017,
over at St Louis/-* u*
under conditio*'*,
St Louis Termir*//*,,
no cases later tl Kcrt1
fended limit of be tl,
Emancipation
ration Dai
June 19, 1904, tr,P t,cket
may be sold- between poiuts 11
the State ** Texas, distanco ol
one hur miles, one and one^
thj.-v'Tare for the round trip|
felling dates, Juno 14th and 19tt
limited to June 21st for return.
Summer Schools Kansas Citj
Mo. Selling dates: June loth t4
17th inclusive, limited to returi
September 30th; one fare fo|
the round trip.
Imperial Council Ancient OH
der, Mystic Shrine, Atlantic Cityl
N J. July 13-15, 1904. Ratef
on# first class fare plus $:.' foi
the round trip. Selling dates!
July 8th and 9th, tinal limit tc
leave Atlantic Citv, N ,1, July 23
1904. Extension of limit ou pay|
ment of fee of 50 cents.
Summer Schools Chicago, Illj
June, July, August and Septen
ber; one fare for the round tnj
Selling dates: June 10th to 17tl
limited to return September 3(
1904, with privilege of stop-ov<
ar going or coming via St Louis.
Texas Christian Missionail
>k Convention at Greenville, Texaj
cauie near turning over the lar 'e Sell'ig uates: June H to 7 limi
1a
it
re-
F C Thompson of The
crat and Courier was a
caller at the Record office
day. Wo do not wonder
success he has had in tbe
business, because he is a y
and courteous gentleni"*"-
na Record
t)omo-
leusant
Satur-
t the
paper
easant
Cell-
to June lot for return faro $1.
for round trip.
St Louis World's Fair ratel
season tickets, $29.20, K0 dij
tickets $24.35, 15 day ticket
$20.25.
Train leaving McKinney at 8:
in tbe morning connects with tl
Katy Flyer at Greenville,
and after June 12th train leavn
McKinney at 1:40 n m, wiil nuj
connection with tlie Kuy
Special at Greenville.
YOUR SPRING
Tl N GSI
Should come from <£ur ®tore. New line just re-
ceived of Japan anS China Matting. Also Lin-
oleum, quality the/ beft. Prices most reasonable
J. P. (bOWELL.1
fcKlnney, Texas.
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Thompson, F. C. The Democrat (McKinney, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 9, 1904, newspaper, June 9, 1904; McKinney, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth291841/m1/2/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Collin County Genealogical Society.