The Weekly Democrat-Gazette (McKinney, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 16, 1907 Page: 1 of 12
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McKINNEY, COLLIN COUNTY, TEX AS, THURSDAY, MAY l«,
VOL. 1M, NO. 15.
NTEER FIREMEN
CAPTURED M'KINNEY
e thirty-second annual conven-
er the Texan Volunteer Flro-
Aisociation closed Friday uf-
n, Waco being selected us the
C place for next your.
meeting just closed Is gon-
to have been one of the most
isful In the history of the As-
• * m •
Hwion.
ird and last day's session of
tlon convened at 9 o'clock
. C. L. Mickey, pastor of
orning. Invocation offer-
church of this city, who
'a blessings upon every
the Association, thanked
Giver of all good and perfect
for his goodness and asked
and prayed that the protecting
of Divine Providence be ever
a Enter.
this time Miss Mary Abernathy,
lor, and Miss Maud Allen, maid
ttnor of the McKlnney fire de-
cent, and the ladies of the re-
on committee, dressed in pure
>, and wearing white caps, en-
hall, bearlrife a banner on
as inscribed the words
ft again' 'and took seats on the
amid prolonged and enthusl-
cheering. They were preced-
the McKinney Military band,
ttle Miss Ruth McKinney,
bter of Chief Johnny MeKln-
and Master Chandler Atkinson,
ur-year-old son of Mr. and
Jesse Atkinson, both children
been very popular during
etlng here.
>
pn Jiro Captured.
kidttfkt Hawkins announced
ccordlng to the McKinney Dal-
>urier-Gazette the volunteer
fin of Texas had captured Mc-
gy, but that they had in turn
captured by the beautiful and
iing young womanhood of Mc-
By, and there was nothing to do
ipitulate and bog for the best
possible.
0 m m m m
Surrendered.
sident Hawkins then surrend-
the gavel to Miss Abernathy
cheers. MIbs Abernathy then
ed the chair while the ladies
"Auld Lang Syne" with fine
and effect.
• • • • •
cs Convention.
Abernathy then addressed
onventlon as follows:
ntlemen of the State Firemen's
latlon. We are glad you have
to our beautiful city of Mc-
y. Every hour of y./ur stay
eon of pleasure to us and we
and hope your visit has been
eat a pleasure to you as It has
delightful for us. The good
^ipfowlng that firemen believe
Jr and plenty of it properly
, has been pleased to send us
nt rain and owing to the fact
telephone connection is disnr-
■>d at present we have been una-
to stop this abundance. As It
. trust our efforts to please you
been successful. While out of
/ ,v :■ to others who desire to en-
"V Uf you next year we cannot in-
you back but nevertheless our
nients are "come again."
• • • • •
Played.
dlowtng Miss Abernaihy'B ad-
i the band struck up that grand
stirring air of Dixie which Is
ear to every Southern heart,
the members were soon on their
eheeriug to the full extent of
vocal powers, which are by no
is limited.
• * « • •
KlVhite Sings.
Abernathy then introduced
Tfennie White to the convention
Ihe sweyt singer of McKinn*y."
White with Miss Irene Marlev
[nnist, sang a boautlful solo, her
I voksjf never sounding sweeter
Int tu[o conclusion the whole
Jenrton broke forth into enthu-
lie applause which could not bo
lased until she responded With
er song.
• • • • •
[>| Returned.
Ls Abernathy then returned the
|1 to President Hawkins, saying
|t% ladles would allow him the
|wtjd.
• • • * •
. lent'H Response.
Resident Hawkins on again tak-
le gavel and resuming the
said:
Fss Mary Abernathy and ladles
IcKlnney: I am unable to fitly
yolce the sentiment and feelings of
this Association at this time for
your gracious presence and cordial
invitation to "come again." We ac-
cept your invitation and will be
very glad to return to your beauti-
ful town at some eurly day, not on-
ly as a body but as individuals. Our
hearts will always be with you.
Some of our handsome young men
will probably "come ugain" before
you, as McKinney has great attrac-
tions for them. The encouragement
we have received will make us all
better firemen and better men, and
we will carry to our homes lasting
recollections of you and your gra-
cious hospitality."
• • e • •
Beautiful Feature.
President Hawkins stated that the
feature Introduced by the young la-
dies was never before witnessed in
the history of the Texas Volunteer
Firemen's Association, nor anything
approaching it in beauty and novel-
ty, md that words failed him in at-
tempting to express on behalf of the
members of the Association the deep
and fervent appreciation of the en-
tire membership for everything that
had been done for their pleasure and
profit, nr.d that the memories of the
bright smiles and words of welcome
of the ladies of McKinney, and the
gracious hospitality of the people
generally would ever be treasured
in the minds and hearts of the vol-
unteer firemen of Texas. He stated
that It was recognized throughout
Texn8 that McKiftney had one of the
best fire departments in the State
and that he was now satisfied that
this was due to the splendid and en-
nobling influence of the unsurpassed
womanhood of McKinney.
• • • • •
Watch to .Miss Wilcox.
Hon. J. Ed Kaufman of Galveston
was then called to the stage and on
behalf of the Texas Volunteer Fire-
men's Association presented to little
Miss Frances Wilcox whose address
of welcome on the morning of the
opening day of the convention so
captivated the hearts of the firemen,
presented to little Miss Wilcox a
beautiful $75 solid gold watch with
raised ornamentation. As Is always
the case with him, Mr. Kaufman
made a most eloquent speech in
which he paid a most beautiful
tribute to the Indies of McKinney
and to little Miss Wilcox. He said
that she had in her address of wel-
come told the firemen to hold tip
one finger If single and two fingers
If married, but that since ccAnlng to
McKinney and receiving such a gra-
cious greeting, the volunteer fire-
men of Texas had reached the point
where they simply raised their hands
In admiration. He then handed to
the young recipient the beautiful
watch as a slight token of the es-
teem In which she is held by the en-
tire membership of the Texas Vol-
unteer Firemen's Association.
.Miss Wilcox Responds.
On being handed the watch little
Miss Frances exclaimed: 'Oh, Isn't
this a beautiful watch." She then
addressed the convention as follows:
"Mr. President and dear fire boys:
I thank you so much for this nice
and elegant present. I shall keep it
always In remebrance of you, and of
this occasion. I am a little girl now
and there are so many of you fire
boys, and you all look so much alike
that I can not remember you all,
but when I get to be a grown up
girl, if any of you should chance to
meet me. give the sign, (holding up
one and then two fingers) and I will
know that you had a hand in mak-
ing a little girl's heart glad a long
time ago, and perhaps some time I
will choose one of you to build a
lire In my cook stove."
• • • * •
Memorial Services.
Following these features, memo-
rial services were held In memory
of the members of the Association
who have di^d during the past year,
and the services were beautiful a,nd
impressive In the extreme. The me-
morial committee, composed of P. S.
Turner, H. W. Spreckjes and W. P.
Hallmark, reported the following as
having died since the last meeting
of the Association:
C. J. Hearblre. member Baylor
Engine Co., No. 4, Waco.
Capt. George A. King, of Marlln
department and charter member of
the State Firemen's Association.
R. J. Nixon, member East Austin
Hose company No. 4.
G. Schmvirth, member East Aus-
tin hose company No. 4.
•Q. W. Utt, Fnrmersville depart-
ment.
David R. Halloman and G. W. Ad-
ams, members hose company N. 3,
Taylor.
G. B. Harris, Denton hose compa-
ny No. 1.
Dr. O. S. Johnson, honorary mem-
ber of the Navasota department.
Will Fargnhar, hbte company No.
2, Navasota.
E. E. Harvey , engine company
No. 1, Hillsboro.
John Whlteworth, engine compa-
ny, Hillsboro.
Abe B. Freeman, hose company
No. 1, Seguin.
Leo Kroschel, president depart-
ment, Halletsvllle.
Joseph Sweeney , hose company
No. 1, EI Paso.
Richard Savage, hook and ladder
company No. 1, Paris.
Marcus T. Allen, hose company
j company No. 1, Belton.
J. G. Harrison, president of en-
gine and hose company No. 1, of thl$
city.
• • • • •
Touching Tributes.
As the names of the departed
members were called many brief but |
touching tributes were paid the !
memories of the comrades who have j
passed away, by different members
of the Association, and no more im-
pressive services were ever held in
IMcKlnney.
• • * • •
A Beautiful Scene.
After the tributes to the departed
had been concluded, occurred one of
the most beautiful scenes that has
ever been witnessed in a convention
hall either in this or any other city,
and will long be treasured In the
memories of all present. The Mc-
Kinney Military band struck up
sweetly solemn strains of "Nearer
My God to Thee," when the whole
assemiby which filled the opera
house to Its capacity, arose and join-
ed in frequently singing the beauti-
ful words of this grand religious
song. When the last words had died
away, President Hawkins offered an
earnest, prayer which marked the
conclusion of the memorial services.
the members of the Elks club for
the privilege of their rooms and the
locul press for the many courtesies
extended.
Be it further resolved that the
thanks of this Association be tender-
ed our worthy ex-president, W. M.
Abernathy and his estimable family
for their untiring efforts towards
our entertainment and comforts, al-
so the members of the band who
contributed so materially to our
pleasure and that the thanks of this
Association be- tendered the rail
roads of the State who have so gen-
erously provided us with free trans-
portation.
We also extend our thanks to the
officers of our Association for the
faithful performance of their duties.
Respectfully submitted,
PETER SCHRAMM,
J. R. SLEDGE,
R. E. HUDSON,
Committee.
• • * • •
New Officers.
President, T. A. Bledsoe of Abi-
| lene.
First vice president, M. L. O. An-
! drews of Navasota.
I Second vice president. Lae Wil-
I son of Waco.
Third vice president, J. E. House
of El Paso.
Fourth vice president, Mr. Hunt of
| Dublin. •
Secretary, J. Ed Schmidt of Den-
ton.
| Assistant secretary, W. L. Talbot
i of San Marcos.
Treasurer, J. L. Storey, Lockhart.
Corresponding secretary, W. P.
Walker, Luling.
« • * •
I Chief McKinney Honored.
Johnny McKinney, the popular
! chief of the McKinney fire depart-
ment, was elected delegate to the
National Firemen's Association.
Waco is Selected.
Te campaign for the next meeting
place was one of the most spirited
ever held in the history of the As-
sociation, both Waco and Gaines-
ville putting forth every effort to se-
cure the convention next year.
Waco was placed In nomination by
Chas. Blesslngton of that city, fol-
| lowed by a speech In favor of Waco
1 by Chief O'Leary of the Houston
fire department.
An invitation from McKinney to
| return was extended the Assocla-
; tlon.
Gainesville was placed in nomina-
; tlon by Chief Phillips of the Hills-
boro fire department, followed by a
speech by Mayor Leonard of Gaines-
| ville. Intense Interest was inanl-
! fested and the vote was very close,
standing 95 for Waco and 8S for
Gainesville.
fhe announcement of the result
was followed by prolonged cheering
by the Waco partisans.
• • • * •
Resolutions Adopted.
The following resolutions were
adopted before adjournment:
It has been the good fortune of
the members of this convention to be
the guests of the noble and hospita-
ble citizens of the beautiful city of
McKinney, therefore
Be It resolved, that the henrty
thanks of this Association be tender-
ed to the entire citizenship of Mc-
Kinney, and especially the ladles
who have on all occasions tendered
a royal welcome to the firemen, In
their homes and elsewhere nnd grac-
ed our meetings with their presence.
Words are inadequate to'express our
feelings of gratitude and apprecia-
tion and the city of McKinney and
all Its people will ever be bright In
the memory of the firemen of Tex-
as.
Be It further resolved, that our
thanks be tendered our comrades,
the gallant firemen of McKinney and
their genial and efBclent chief, also
Exciting Races. I
The Connor cup and reel races
Thursday afternoon were among
the best and most exciting features
of the Association meeting.
The Connor cup, a handsome sil-
cer cup of beautiful design, was
presented nine years ago by O. C.
Connor of Paris, one of the organiz-
ers of the State Firemen'e Associa-
tion, to the team making the best
time In contests for making connec-
tion at water hydrant and throwing
water, and each year the winning
team returns the cup to the Associa-
tion and it is again contested for.
For three years the Georgetown de-
partment has held the cup, and, as
previously mentioned, it was accord-
ing to custom formally returned to
the Association In a pretty speech
by Miss Howard, the sponsor, the re-
sponse of acceptance being deliver-
ed by Mr. Hunt of Dublin.
Though the weather was by no
means favorable, the races were wit-
nessed by hundreds on the square
and were exciting In the extreme.
The following judges had been ap-
pointed:
J. R. Porter, San Marcos; P. F.
Davenport, Waxahachle; O. Gies-
ecke, Navasota; Will Bradley, En-
nls.
The following time keepers were
appointed.
W. B. B«ker, Ixjckhart: Tom Mil-
ler, Amarillo; W. P. Walker, Lul-
ing.
The race was for a distance of
250 feet, two men to run to the hy-
drawt and turn on the water while
two others ran to the hose and
made connection with the nozzle.
• • * •
Georgetown Wins.
The time of the contesting teams
was as follows:
Georgetown 2 4 2-5.
Dublin 24 4-5.
Stephenville, 25 1-5.
Marlln 25 3-5.
Austin 25 4-6.
Hillsboro 25 1-5.
Thus Georgetown, was again offi-
cially announced winner of the cup,
the announcement being greeted
with prolonged cheering.
*****
Gives Cosh Prize.
In addition to the Connor cup, Mc-
Kinney awarded a cash prize of $100
to the winning teams, divided as fol-
lows:
First $t 0.
Second $25.
Third $15.
• * * * *
Names of Winners.
The names of t^ie contestants
composing the winning teams are as
follows:
Georgetown—-John C. Sherman,
Geo. lvcahey, Earl Johnson, Fay
Sherman.
Dublin—Blake Fritz, Henry Har-
ber, Geo. Cargyle, Eugene Harbor.
Stephenville—Lynn Roberts, Finn
Grider, B. W. Jearcy, John Arndell.
• * * • •
Reel Races.
The reel races were for a distance
of 300 feet to hydrant, then laying
of 150 feet of hose, making connec-
tion with nozzle and throwing wa-
ter.
• • • • •
Dublin Wins.
Following Is the time of the win-
ning teams: .
Dublin 35 seconds.
Stephenville 3(5 seconds.
Waco 37 seconds.
Dublin was then announced win-
ner.
Following are the names of the
contestants of the winning teams In
the reel races:
Dublin—Blake Fritz, Henry Har-
ber, George Cargyle, Eugene Harbor,
Earl Ray, Guy Norton, Will Bate-
man. Bun Keith, W. B. Jones, W. Y.
Reed.
Stephenville—Lynn Roberts, Wal-
ter Smythle, B. W. Searcy, Frank
Granbury, Austin Mitchell, John
Camoron, Brack Cameron, Finn
Blackburn, John Arnold.
Waco -Harry F. Rudnig, John
Fox, D. F. Klncannon, C. A. Bless-
lngton, Will Dupree, Tom Prescott,
Will Trotter.
This race was for the following
prizes:
First $C0.
Second $25.
Third $15.
• • * * *
f
.McKinney Mititary Band.
I The McKinney Military band,
in Its new uniforms, I'wnlslied music
for the thr<v nays' ocea-i) i I'.s ta'-
ent elicited plaudits o.i evcy occa-
sion from the visitors. Dr. F. 11.
Koch is a gifted leader ;in.l Prof. \\ .
S. Smith of Melissa is a.isuin ; them.
• * * * *
l'ralses Newspaper Re|Hirts.
John L. Brunner of the Taylor
Fire Department who is a delegate
to the State Firemen's convention,
was a pleasant caller at this office
Friday. Mr. Brunner stated that he
had been attending the meetings of
the Texas Volunteer Firemen's Asso-
ciation for years, and that the re-
ports of the convention given by the
Daily Courier-Gazette were the most
accurate and complete of those of
any paper published in any city in
which the Association has ever met.
Such a compliment Is indeed appre-
ciated.
*****
Editor From Mlllhurn, I. T.
R. T. Bland, former editor of the
Grange^ Times but now editing the
Milburn (I. T.) News, was In the
city, huviug run down to be
with the firemen, many of whom he
has had the pleasure of meeting be-
fore In their annual metlngs, Mr.
Bland paid us a fraternal call which
we appreciate.
• * * * *
Printer-Fireman.
A. D. Reeder of Granger is a del-
egate to the State Firemen's con-
vention. Mr. Reeder, who Is an ex-
printer, is assistant postmaster of
Granger and secretary of the fire de-
partment of his city. We acknowl-
edge a fraternal call from him.
• 4 * « •
"Official Booster."
Editor Tom H. Boll of Ladonin,
big, good looking and a first-class
newspaper man, Is here attending
the convention. He is "official boost-
er" of the Ladonia fire department.
• * • • •
Hot Air l>is|n>users.
Fred Horton, one of the propri-
etors and manager of the Green-
ville Banner and Dan Robertson,
manager of the gas plant at Green-
ville, who have been attending the
firemen's convention, returned home
Friday. We acknowledge a nl t
call from these gentlemen, both of
whom spoke in the highest terms of
the hospitality shown the visiting
firemen by the McKinney people.
• * * * *
A Progressive Citizen.
J. R. Porter, ex-president of the
Association, mayor of San Marcos,
and president of the Business Men's
Club of his city, Is attending the con-
vention. Few men can claim such
honors as Mr. Porter. He is a lead-
ing man in every enterprise of his
city and never misses an opportunity
of Baying something good for his
city. We wish there were more such
men.
• • * *
Reminder of Past.
Jim Parker and Jack Sportsman
hitched a mule to uie old hose cart,
long ago discarded by the local de-
partment. and with several boys
made runs across the square unl
nearby streets while the runs of the
department were being made, creat-
ing great amusement.
EAST MeKINNEY SCHOOL.
SCORES ANOTHER
SUCCESS
DR.
W. B. GEORGIA, Eminent
Eyesight Specialist of Dallas,
Cures Mrs. John Johnson of
Headaches and Nervousness,
After all Other Methods had
Failed. Mrs. Johnson says
She Suffered from these Mal-
adies all Her Life.
Dr. W. B. Georgia, the eminent
eye specialist of Dallas, can w* tl bo
proud of the record he has establish-
ed during his professional career
here in McKinney. Every day you
can hear patients on all sides,, ex-
pressing their appreciation for
what he has done for them. His
latest achievement, which will be of
great Interest to the people of Mc-
Kinney and vicinity is that of cur-
ing Mrs. John Johnson's severe ner-
Dr. W. B. Georgia.
Closing Exercises Prove Ouite In-
teresting and Instructive.
Mrs. C. C. Cross, who has had
charge of the East McKinney school
(Russellvlllo) as principal for the
past three years, closed another very
successful term 'of school at that
place Friday.
The house was filled with visit-
ors. despite the rnud, to witness the
closing exercises which were very
pretty and Instructive. Mrs. Cross
and her worthy assistant, Miss Pearl
Jenkins, deserve much praise for the
efficient manner In which they have
Instructed the children during the
past eight months.
At the closing of the exercises
the patrons and children asked Mrs.
Cross to teach for them next term.
But she replied, "No, I have been
with you long enough. You have
caught on to my curves, so to speak;
you now need a change In teach-
ers."
vous conditions and headaches by
the use of his Composition Fogging
Lense. Below we give the exact
words as to what Mrs. Johnson has
to say in a recent Interview relative
i to her case:
"I suffered all my life with
severe headaches and nervousness.
My conditions at times were so in-
tense that I was compelled to give
up and go to bed several days at a
time. I tried everything under the
sun that was recommended for these
maladies and treated with several
physicians, but no! in one instance
did I receive more than temporary
relief. I was told that my condi-
tions were not curable, and that I
would have to spend the remainder
of my days suffering as already
spoken of. I was sceptical in the
belief that glasses would ever re-
inove my maladies, however, I con-
cluded to try which I did and am
not sorry. I have worn the glasses
two weeks, during which time my
conditions have been entirely reliev-
ed and I may add that I feel like
a new person. No amount of money
could buy the glasses Dr. Georgia
prescribed for me, should I know
that I could not get another pair
i like them."
Mrs. Johnson lives at the corner
of Tennessee and Davis streets and
is one of best known and most,
highly respected residents of Mc-
Kinney. Mrs. Johnson says she
will gladly answer any enquiries rel-
ative to her case to anyone interest-
ed.
Dr. Georgia will remain in Mc Kin-
ney for three more weeks with head-
quarters at Mrs. Burrell Stiff's resi-
dence, No. 21 West Virginia street,
two doors west of Wade Hotel. He
invites all who are afflicted with
eye trouble to call on him. He
makes no charge for examination
or consultation, nnd his prices for
his work are as reasonable as can
bo expected for first-class service.
Over one hundred enses of head-
aches cured in McKinney by thin
specialist in the past five weeks.
Building Storm Cellars.
A little Kodol taken occasionally
especially after eating, will relieve
sour stomach, belching and heart-
burn. J. B. Jones, Newport, Tenn.,
says three bottles of Kodol cured
him of dyspepsia. It Is sold here by
Smith Bros.
Denton, Texas, May 13.—As a re-
sult of the recent tornadoes there Is
the greatest activity In this county
In the way of building storm collars
ever known. In the northern part
of the county, near where the re-
cent tornado at Hemming passed,
every farmer who had not one has
dug one since the storn , and the
contagion has even spread to this
city, where a number of them are
being built.
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