Brownwood Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 29, 1894 Page: 1 of 8
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1. We have special things to offer you in
will share the great reduction with you. .
The Day We Celebrate.
As the autumn days draw to a
close and we see the ripened grain
garnered securely for the fast ap-
proaching winter Tt is fitting that
we should muse upon the pastand
profiting by its experiences so
gird up our loins that we may run
with renewed zeal and energy the
race set before us.
Among the wonderful pictures
That hang on. memory's wall
We find the light and the shadow
That add to the beauty of all
The life of man is indeed an in-
termingling of joy and sorrow
laughter and tears yet in each
heart there has been sufficient sun-
shine that we may draw from it
hope and animation for the future.
A nation is an aggregate of indi-
viduals and its life is that of an
individual. From a time when
none were so poor to do our. na-
tion homage it has riserl to heights
by others unattained and it has
caused the stars and stripes to be
known and respected throughout
every land and sea. From a dis-
tance all seems fair and bright and
we'll say
Columbia Columbia to glory arise
The queen of the world the child of
the skies.
But wait! Let U3 look within
this gilded exterior. Ahl There
we find forces biting and gnawing
at its very vitals which are des-
tined to sap the very life blood of
our fair republic unless stopped
and stopped soon.
The problem of immigration is
one that is agitating every true
American and it is clearly evident
that some law must soon be enact-
ed to overcome the evil effects pro-
duced by the ingrafting of an un-
desirable foreign element into our
American Boil.
The official heads of our govern-
ment more than 100 years ago yc3
even before the days of Washing-
ton seeing the need of serious
thought concerning family and na-
tional affairs set aside a ppecial
day for this purpose and called it
thanksgiving day. Ihis day was
imperfectly observed until the civil
war since which time it has been
regularly regarded as a national
event.
Despite the fact that the ann
proclamation is merely a custom
BROWNWOOD TEXAS. THUESDAT
IT IS H FHCT
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ADIES' VESTS FOR :
You Will See This Season.
seen good ones but when you see the one we
people to trade with.
SEE US.
and not a mandatory injunction
more people generally observe
thanksgiving than any other na-
$onal day..
Not all the inhabitants of our
land commemorate the birth of our
Lord and Savior.
Not one half have a patriotic
feeling in their breasts on the an-
niversary of our nation's independ-
ence. Though Easter occurs. at a time
when all nature seems to proclaim
the resurrection of our Savior yet
many are ignorant of its origin and
never sing the praises of the risen
Lord.
Many wonder on the 22nd of
February why the postoffice and
banks are closed.
It is only the Texans that cele-
brate the 21st of April. But how
is it on Thanksgiving? There is
scarcely a home or fireside in this
broad land of ours where it is not
viewed with more than passing in-
terest. The rich man in his pal-
ace; the poor man in his cottage;
Jew and Gentile master and ser-
vant all alike look forward to that
day when casting aside all cares
and pausing in the mad whirl of
business or pleasure they shall de-
vote a short while to the lamily
circle there to think and talk of
the blessings which have crowned
their labors and to share with each
other the gifts of the year.
"Why should we be thankful?"
is the bitter cry wrung from many
sad hearts. These hearts listen-
ing to the cry of their children
have almost ceased their beating in
the desperate struggle to keep the
grim won irom tne uoor. uut
now as the sunlight of prosperity
seems about to break forth from
behind the cloud of adversity they
give thanks that the coming year
is one of promise.
The nation has seemed to be on
the verge of ruin and many have
prophesied a revolution and after
that death destruction. But
quoting- from a well-known writer
"Law obscured for a time by the
gathering clouds still stands in un-
blemished glory and dignity her
scepter touching the eastern and
western . shores her garments
brightening the whole land as the
light from the sacred veil behind
We Have Some of the
hosiery for a short time values that we picked up cheap
which was God glorifying the tem-
ple in olden days."
Even the politicians have some-
thing for which to be thankful.
The republicans' have so been
blessed that they will have a share
in the national spoils for the next
two yeare-l
The populists havabeenrelieved
of the- weighty responsibility in-
v 'ed in the management of the
state affairs m Kansas and Califor
nia.
The democrats have reason to be
thankful in the fact that they gain-
ed everything north of the Mason
and Dixon line except Maine and
California and the states between.
Have any of i? just cause for not
being thankful when we recall the
hardships and suffering endured by
the pilgrim fathers and mothers?
In their attempts to establish a
government that should be known
for its freedom and justice they en-
dured trials and tribulations that
we have never known yet these
same. pilgrims who had. so little
for which to be thankful institut-
ed the day and duly observed it.
That first Thanksgiving must have
been a day of joy and yet. there
was in it a tinge of sadness for had
they not parted from their loved
ones perhaps never more to meet
them on this earth?1 Had they not
lost many of their number by pri-
vation and exposuro since leaving
the eastern continent? Their crops
had failed their leader was dead
yet by this act of setting aside a
special Thanksgiving day they dis-
played their determined courage
and unwavering faith.
That faith has had its reward in
the land which we now enjoy; a
land which has vices not a Jow.yet
abounding in virtues; which claims
equal rights for all and special
privileges for none; which declares
and enforces religious liberty jwhich
ever favors peace yet is read' and
willing to protect the lowest of its
citizens. A land which in grate-
ful remembrance has honored and
magnified Thanksgiving day and
shall continuejo dospj untilfe
nation shall bo nurnbered among
the wrecks of time.)
"The stars shall fade away the sun
himself
Grow dim with age and Nature sink
in years."
Hervey Mayes.
NOVEMBER 29 1894
are selling for 25 cents you
From Mllburn.
Editor Bulletin Rev. M. W.
Francis who was pastor of the
Methodist church at this place in
1892 and 1893 has been returned
to this charge for the present con
ference year. He moved Saturday
and was eladlv received bv hiR
mnnyfriendar and preached for -us
yesterday.
Milburn is about to take on a
move in the building line. Dr.
Burleson who recently located in
our midt is having a neat and
substantial building erected to be
used as office and drug store.
Mr. Gault one of our merchants
has had an extension to his store
built and I learn that there is
another storehouse to be built soon
to be occupied by Mr. W. S. House
& Co.
Cotton picking still progresses;
there is yet a good deal to pick in
some farms.
Mr. Densman. the gin man has
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uuu u itiuu uiucu uusiness uiisi-t 1 T t' -fall;
but don't know the exact M4eP U'S.
number of bales ginned to date.
Believe our district court has ad-
journed; very little tainess doner
The new bridge at this place is
proving quite a convenience to the
traveling public.
The literary school is progress-
ing nicely. Prof. Lyerly and lady
are doing a good work; will soon
need another teacher. The Sab-
bath school is still another im-
portant institution in our midst.
Mr. Roseborough ot your citv.
and editor of the Pecan Valley
News was at church here yester-
day. Best wishes for The Bulletin.
Ad Vance.
Methodist Pastor.
A telegram received yesterday
from Rev. J. G. Putman announced
that Rev. Chas. Brown of Weath-
erford was the newly appointed
pastor of the Brownwood Metho-
dist church and that Rev. Putman
goes to Hillsboro another year.
The ladies of the;Episcopal
church will give a "Bazaar and
Oyster Supper?' on Friday Decem-
ber 14th where Christmas pres-
ents can be bought at a reasonable
price. Come one come all and
help in a good cause.
St. John Parish
NO. 5.
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wills be con-
and
Editor Bulletin:
Dear .sin Couldn't write
last week was too busy.
ad'
ONE CUSTOMER SAID:
"I bought a watch and chain
from you five years ago. I gave
(the chain Jo . my brother andjjor-
aered one; it wore out in no time'.
I bought another and it soon turn-
ed. The one I bought from you
is still good. I rode 26 miles to
get a chain from you.
"I have told all the neighbors
if they want something good buy
from Ragsdale &Ford; they keep
the best stock sell on the Best
terms and do the best work. !A1-
ways try Ragsdale & Ford before
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you buy."
Our Competitors
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Because th hoId 0 &
old stocks and help us to sell our
goods as last as we receive them.
We Sell
For Small Profits
In order to turn our
money
over as fast as possible.
All We Ask '
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i mat you eec our nnces rin
Sterling Silver Collar and Belt
Buckles hair Ornaments Watches
and anything kept in a first-class
Jewelry Store. Yours for trade
.ARMSTRONG BROS.'
Caldwell keeps a full line of Dozierjg
Cakes and Crackers. I
Don't pass S. P. Williams when you
want a fair deal. 48tf
Pickled Herring Holland Herring
nfcra'Snd Ca Fish J'ust received
at Caldwell's
Go to Caldwell for Celerv fresh lot
received eYery Friday night. -
I am the best hong to trade with. It
is a fact. 48tf 8. P. Williams. '
.The Bulletin suita the ptop't.
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Mayes, Will H. Brownwood Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 29, 1894, newspaper, November 29, 1894; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth343831/m1/1/: accessed May 22, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Howard Payne University Library.